Curb appeal counts, up to 75% of potential buyers check homes out online first, so the better the pictures the better the response. Also, potential buyers will begin forming opinions about a property they second they pull up to the curb. Keep the gardens neat, debris free and full of brightly blooming flowers. Keep the lawn mowed. Finally, be sure that the house numbers can easily be seen from the street.
The Symphony of the Cities will be performing in Irvine. The Pacific Symphony will be at Mike Ward Community Park on Sunday, July 29th. Carl St. Clair will be the conductor, Chelsea Chaves is the soprano, and Nick Preston is the tenor. Bring your beach chairs and blankets. This is a family friendly event and it is free to attend. Doors open at 5:30pm with local music and family activities and the symphony begins performing at 7pm. Among the pieces they will perform are The Star Spangled Banner, Hands Across the Sea, Strike Up the Bad, West Side Story Suite and Mambo, among other pieces. Mike Ward Community Park is located at 20 Lake Road in Irvine. For more information or a full list of pieces being performed, see their website at: https://www.pacificsymphony.org/tickets/concert/SITC_Irvine.
Shady Canyon is home to three developments which surround the award winning Shady Canyon Golf Course. Shady Canyon is an 800 acre community with approximately 400 homes and 1,000 residents. Located at 24 Black Falcon, this 6,900 square foot home is part of the Shady Canyon Custom Home Development. This four bedroom, five bathroom home was built in 2008. This home was designed by architect David Hohmann and RDM Builders. Enter the home through private portico and interior courtyard. The gourmet kitchen features commercial grade appliances and a walk-in pantry. The formal dining room has a temperature controlled wine closet and open onto the great room through pocket doors. There are views of the surrounding canyons and mountains and the Shady Canyon Golf Closet. This home sits on an oversized 27,000 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, there is a separate guest casita, perfect entertaining or guests. The south facing backyard has a swimming pool, spa, and built-in barbeque. There are also fruit and olive trees on the property.
Located at 9 Seahaven, this 5,700 square foot home is part of the Pelican Ridge development in Pelican Hill. This four bedroom, six bathroom home was built in 1996. The Spanish style home has great views of the surrounding mountains and canyons and the city night lights. Attention to detail can be found in the bonus room, high ceilings and balcony. The gourmet kitchen features top of the line appliances, custom tile countertops and opens onto the family room. This home sits on a 13,000 square foot piece of property. Outdoors, there is a swimming pool, spa and built-in barbeque.