by Jeff Pittman | Mar 29, 2017 | Weekly Quote
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ~ Oscar Wilde
by Jeff Pittman | Mar 28, 2017 | Events
Need some spring break plans? This April there are tons of events in Orange County to enjoy from food and wine festivals to new exhibits and events around the county. Good times are in bloom in Orange County. BUBBLEFEST XXI Saturday, April 1st – Sunday, April 16th 10AM-5PM discoverycube.org Visit Discovery Cube OC for the return of Bubblefest XXI! Watch the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show and witness art in motion as bubble scientist Deni Yang performs tricks and stunts with smoking bubbles, spinning bubbles, bouncing bubbles, and a laser light show. Inside the bubble zone, kids can create their own bubble art with wands, participate in science demonstrations, roll around in water spheres and so much more! DINOSAURS UNLEASHED Saturday, April 1st – Sunday, April 2nd 9AM-7PM discoverthedinosaurs.com Experience up-close encounters with a lifelike Stegosaurus, Velociraptor and the king T-Rex in this thrilling walk-through exhibit. Kids can also meet a baby Apatosaurus, take an exciting spin in the Jurassic Jeeps at the Dino Raceway and visit the Kids Adventure Zone filled with themed bouncy houses, crafts, face painting and more. Parents and kids can test their skills playing an all-new mini golf course, become junior paleontologists while completing the scavenger hunt as they explore the exhibit and dig for fossils in the Valley of the Bones. COASTAL COUNTRY JAM Saturday, April 1st 12PM-9PM coastalcountryjam.com You can join in Southern California’s biggest country beach bash with live country music, beach bars, bean bags, and the best looking country crowd around! They will be top notch BBQ and cold beers with a full beach bar all night. The concert will be...
by Jeff Pittman | Mar 20, 2017 | Sellers
Six Additions That Can Assist The Sale Of Your Home As today’s real estate market becomes more competitive, homeowners looking to sell their properties need to be more creative than ever to impress and close the sale. To make this happen, owners are adding numerous features to their homes in hopes of catching the attention of as many buyers as possible. With a few careful choices, you can make your home stand out in the best way possible. If you’re looking to sell your home and want to make sure your house is the most attractive one on the market, here are six additions that are guaranteed to clinch a home sale. HOME SECURITY SYSTEM Since purchasing a home is usually the biggest investment anyone will make, it’s important that it be protected as much as possible. Adding a state-of-the-art home security system can be crucial to convincing a buyer to sign on the dotted line. For added protection, make sure the system is one that can be tied into a person’s smartphone, enabling them to control locks, lighting, and surveillance no matter where they’re located. If you already have one installed, make sure you have proof. If you are wondering, “Where can I get an ADT lawn sign?” make sure you contact the company and get visible proof and signage up. HOME OFFICE With more and more people working from home, constructing a home office space can be an attractive option to many buyers. Everyone has a side hustle, and providing a space for it will score your home big brownie points in the eyes of potential buyers....
by Jeff Pittman | Feb 27, 2017 | Weekly Quote
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
by Jeff Pittman | Feb 27, 2017 | Events
Events In Orange County March 2017 February has flown by and right now we’re looking forward to spring and all of the events in Orange County this March 2017. Some of the most exciting events we’re looking forward to are OC Restaurant Week, Babychella (yes, it’s just like it sounds), and the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. PORTO’S BAKERY & CAFÉ GRAND OPENING Wednesday, March 1st 6:00AM portosbakery.com Image: Yelp Did you know that Porto’s Bakery & Café was voted Yelp’s #1 Restaurant in the Country for 2016? Yeah, it’s kind of a big deal. The delicious Cuban bakery has three stores in LA County and the Buena Park store will be the first in Orange County. Serving up delectable pastries, savory sandwiches, specialty beverages and their famous potato balls, this is a can’t miss new eatery! DANA POINT FESTIVAL OF WHALES Saturday, March 4th – Sunday, March 5th Saturday, March 11th – Sunday, March 12th festivalofwhales.com The Dana Point Festival of Whales includes two weekends of back-to-back events, entertainment and fun. Events for the festival include Sand Sculpting Competition, whale watching, free movie screenings, parade, Art in the Park, lectures, street fair, live music, Rubber Ducky Derby, Sailing & Stand-Up Paddling Clinic and so much more. Check out the full list of events an on the site and plan out your schedule of fun! BOCA DE ORO: ART & LITERATURE FESTIVAL Saturday, March 4th 2PM-9PM bocadeoro.org On Saturday March 4th, Downtown Santa Ana will be transformed into the Literary Capital of Orange County. Over a dozen art galleries, restaurants, historic buildings and secret spaces will double...
