When you are thinking about selling your home, remember that not all remodeling or upgrades are equal. The renovations which bring the best return on investment are mid-range bathroom updates. Middle range bathroom remodels bring in an average of $1.70 for every dollar spent. High end kitchen remodels and finishing a basement are the lowest return on investment. Those bring an average of 51 cents for every dollar spent.
The Orange County Great Park has new Art Exhibit opening this week; Eureka: A California Design Story with the Hoods and Friends. This exhibit features the graphic design movement in California from the Gold Rush through to the present. Orange County Great Park is located at 6950 Marine Way in Irvine. The Great Park Gallery is open Thursday and Friday from noon to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm. The Great Park Gallery is situated in the Palm Courts Arts Complex. This exhibit is free to attend. For more information or to see other happenings at the OC Great Park, see their website at: http://www.cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events/event/eureka-california-design-story-hoods-and-friends-8.
Shady Canyon is a group of three luxury developments in the Turtle Rock Village of the city of Irvine. Shady Canyon is an 800 acre development with a golf course and dedicated green space. Located at 21 Black Hawk, this 8,500 square foot home is part of the Shady Canyon Custom community. This six bedroom, seven bathroom home was built in 2004. This home features a home office, game room and spa like bathroom suite. The gourmet kitchen has top of the line appliances, opens to the family room and formal dining room. This home sits on a very large 38,000 square foot piece of property with a corner lot setting. There are views of the surrounding hills and canyons. Outdoors, homeowners’ will enjoy entertaining around the swimming pool, spa, built-in barbeque, professionally landscaped yard and in the cabanas and covered loggias. Students living in this area attend Bonita Canyon Elementary School, Rancho San Joaquin Middle School and University High School.
Located at 11 Pelican Vista Drive, this 7,600 square foot home is part of the Pelican Crest community in Pelican Hill. This four bedroom, nine bathroom home was built in 2001. Attention to detail can be seen in the thousand crystal chandelier, Creston control system and Bang and Olufsen multimedia equipment. The kitchen features Miele appliances and Dorn Bacht fixtures. There are views of the Pacific Ocean, Newport Harbor, Catalina Island, city night lights and gorgeous sunsets. This home sits on a 19,000 square foot piece of property.