Only 7 Shopping Days Until Christmas

There are only 7 shopping days until Christmas. This is the week to completely finish your holiday and gift shopping, as well as preparing for your holiday meals.

Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California offers diverse and unique shopping to meet your needs. Also, South Coast Plaza has a number of beautiful shops, and many of the shops are open late to accommodate your shopping needs.

For more information on Fashion Island, please visit this link. For more information on South Coast Plaza in the Newport Beach area, please visit this link.

Happy Holidays and enjoy this week.

Regards - Sharon

16754 Bay View, Huntington Beach, CA

If you are considering living in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach, there is currently a condo available that is beautiful. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, travertine floors, granite counters create a very inviting property. Please contact me if you would like to see it at Sharon@sharonintheoc.com or call me at 949.280.0681.

For more information, please visit my website at www.Sharonintheoc.com

You can also view all Newport Beach Real Estate on my site as well.

Newport Beach, California - Holiday Boat Parade

December 12-16, 2007 - Holiday Boat Parade

Tonight marks the first night of the boat parade for Newport Beach, California. If you are local and want to see the parade, you can visit my site for recommendations on restaurants to view the parade - or you can see it harbor side. This year is the 99th annual boat parade and it is amazing.

Please visit my website - www.SharonintheOC.com for more information regarding restaurants to view this spectacular event.

Happy Holidays - Sharon

Guidelines for Home Improvement

Guidelines for Home Improvements

A common question that homeowners may inquire about which home improvements are needed may help the salability of their home.

Any improvements that increase the home’s attractiveness and overall size to the general buying public will increase its value. The following is a list which includes some guidelines to consider when preparing your home to sell:

· Neutral color, and fresh paint on the inside and out
· Have trim painted for a fresh look
· Make sure that carpet is cleaned
· Use neutral color carpet or flooring if replacing
· Consider light window treatments
· Use mirrored wardrobe doors on closets to enhance space
· Organize cupboards and closets, and maintain the organization
· Place healthy house plants in strategic locations to create a warm feel
· Add colorful plants to exterior of home, and spruce up exterior landscaping
· Trim trees if needed (check with Arborist to be sure it is the correct time of year to trim trees or bushes)
· Keep windows clean inside and out
· Replace screens if needed – and be sure to keep screens clean as well for optimum view
· Keep all mirrors clean throughout home
· Add decorator mirrors in strategic locations to enhance openness of home
· Keep fireplace clean if wood burning, and add unburned wood
· De-clutter every room to ensure home looks more spacious
· Put away personal photos so prospects don’t get distracted
· Keep your home neat and orderly at all times

Waves in Southern California

This post is for those who want to go and see the huge waves at the beach. The waves in Huntington Beach are pretty big. The surfers and body boarders usually love it, however I have seen on the news that it is too large for even some of them. It is always great site to see the waves, however the ocean can be unpredictable. So therefore, I have some tips to ensure Ocean Safety.

The first and most basic one - stay back. View from a far and bring your camera with a zoom lens for the best photos.

Second - don't ever turn your back on the ocean. Even for a picture. A wave can come and wash you out before your have a chance.

Third - keep in mind that while there is some lifeguard activity - it is not patrolled like it is during the summer. There are typically the permanent lifeguards who drive in their SUV's on the beach, however, even their resources are limited.

But if you get the chance, it is a great site to see . . . just stay back!!!

Go USC Trojans

Today is the big game - USC vs. UCLA Football Game. The rivalry continues.

For your information - the game will start at 1:30 pm. It is being played at the Los Angeles Collesium. It will be televised on ABC as well, if you are not attending.

For more information - click here:

GO Trojans!!!!

Holiday Gift Idea

2008 Orange County Fair - July 11 to August 3, 2008

Here is a great idea for holiday gifts. Tickets for the Orange County Fair are on sale today. And there is a presale price of $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3 for children (age 6-12). You can purchase these tickets at ticketmaster. This link will take you directly to ticketmaster website for the Orange County Fair.

Also, you can purchase these tickets and save them for upcoming needed gifts.

For more information on the OC Fair, please click here.

Have a great weekend.