In honor of the new 2008-09 school year, here are some interesting facts about education in America:
Don't forget to slow down in school zones!
Every Labor Day weekend for the past three decades, the Orange International Street Fair in downtown Orange has been the place where friends, families and neighbors get together to experience a wide variety of food, music and dance from cultures and ethnicities throughout the world. Whether it's Philly Cheese Steaks, Italian Sausages or Greek Loukoumades, the Street Fair never fails to tantalize the taste buds of the half million Fair goers every year. The theme for the 2008 Orange International Street Fair is "Around the World In 3 Days!". The Orange International Street Fair has served millions and remains a mainstay in Orange for over 35 years. The event is FREE, but remember to plan ahead because parking will be a bear!
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The Great Labor Day Cruise - three wild days of hot rods, classics and custom cars. Held Labor Day Weekend in Costa Mesa, at the Orange County Fairgrounds, this gigantic car show features 1972 and earlier domestic vehicles. Thousands of cars from Southern California and all over the West come out for this event, where you can witness everything from antique cars to wild street rods to low-riders to rat rods. This unique event has a designated cruise route throughout the fairgrounds, so you can be surrounded by the sound of revving engines & be wowed by curvaceous body lines & wild custom paint, all while sitting down & enjoying your favorite beverage.
Admission: adults $12, children under 12 admitted free.
Orange County Cruisin' Assocation
(951) 928-4550
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A Chorus Line at Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa thru August 31st!
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5k LABOR DAY in Rancho Santa Margarita
Healthly Community Expo and 5k Fun Run/Walk
The City is once again partnering with Pro Sport Physical Therapy for the 4th Annual Healthy Community Expo 5k Fun Run/Walk and Healthy Kids Fun Run on Monday, September 1, 2008, at Civic Plaza. The purpose of the expo is to bring the community together to learn about healthy living through the various service providers in the fitness and health services industry in Rancho Santa Margarita. Find a place along the route to cheer on the runners!
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Whatever you choose, relax, enjoy time with family and friends!
Happy Labor Day,
Susan
These free calculators are handy tools when you want to understand the benefits of homeownership.
Online Calculator Roundup:
Sometimes it's best to let numbers do the talking. An easy-to-use calculator comes in handy when you want to understand how much home you can afford, or if you'd like to compare the monthly payments of an adjustable-rate mortgage to a fixed-rate mortgage. Here, are four free calculator Web sites that make it easy to crunch numbers for real estate-related situations. Use these tools to "play with numbers"; if numbers aren't your thing, give me a call (949-654-0464) and I will help and suggest a mortgage advisor to help you thru the maze of options available.
One more site recommendation:
Homebuyers and sellers can visit this website for important information about today's housing market, the benefits of homeownership and quick links to useful real estate tools.
Lots of us locals have enjoyed the annual Taste of Newport, which is always a rousing success. Well, we've got something new in OC this year: The First Annual Taste of Rancho. This Saturday, April 19 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Civic Plaza in Rancho Santa Margarita you can stop by and check it out. Admission is free and Taste Tickets are just $1. Local restaurants will be participating in the celebration, with booths offering sampling of their menus. Prices for the menu items will range from $2 - $8. After you've enjoyed sampling the wide variety of foods available, stick around for the concert presented by Rotary del Sol www.rotarydelsol.com
But wait. There's more. Go Green Expo will offer an educational showcase with info on products and services offered locally that promote a greener lifestyle. An e-waste drop off site will be available from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. to make it convenient for you to recycle your unwanted electronic hardware and at the same time benefit the Bell Tower Foundation. You can find more info about e-waste at http://www.carecyclers.com. Residents from Ranch and all neighboring cities are invited. Hope to see you there.
Exceeding clients expectations while assisting with purchasing & selling dream homes in Irvine, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, as well as other Orange County communities.
What a privilege it is to work as a REALTOR in Irvine, California! Being a REALTOR in Southern California allows me the opportunity to meet interesting people every day and to serve my clients with integrity. It's been quite a few years now, but I clearly remember moving here from the East Coast. It felt like a foreign land! Now I have the opportunity to share what I love about our part of the country with people who are moving here for the first time. Orange County is so diverse--each city offering its own advantages--and every community with its own distinct flavor. I am grateful to be living here and to have my kids grow up in such a fascinating place. We get to enjoy the fantastic year-round climate and all the outdoor activities available, as well as experience so many different cultures. Come for a visit, or stay a while. You'll never be bored.
For information on the the process of purchasing a home in Orange County, contact me for a copy of my book, "How to Make Your REALTOR Get You the Best Deal - Southern California Edition." I think you'll find this a great place to live!
I've been a REALTOR here in Orange County for over ten years, and my background is in property management and marketing. In addition, I taught business classes on the college level for six years. My degree is in business administration, and I graduated from the Interior Designers Institute. I'm part of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame, an Accredited Buyers Representative, and Internet Certified Professional (e-Pro).
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My emphasis is in selling residential and investment properties in Irvine, Tustin, Newport Beach, and the South County cities including Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Laguna Niguel.
I enjoy helping buyers find their first or next home! It is a thrill to be with a family when they walk in and just know they have found their dream home.
"You know we did a lot of research and searched for a long time to find the right buyer's agent. We just want to say we love our new home. Thank you for finding it for us the minute it came on the market. Your perseverance, watchful eye, and contacts in the business enabled us to purchase our dream home at a great price in an extremely tight market. Thank you again for going the extra mile".
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"What a great experience it was to have you represent us as a buyers' agent when we moved down from the Pasadena area. You suggested a great neighborhood and then found a home that was not even on the market. Your help and networking has made the transition to our new community a very smooth one for our entire family."
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"We want to extend our warmest thoughts of appreciation to you for all the hard work you did for us. You wrapped your arms around us and took care of all our needs and fears finding not just a house for us, but a "HOME" for our family. You never gave up. It is a great comfort to see somebody out there representing and protecting the buyer."
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"Thank you so much for all you did to help us find and purchase our new home! You were there when I needed you, spending hours going through listings and discussing alternatives to make our dream of owning a home in Irvine come true. You had great vision and foresight--just what I needed to see the potential that our new home has for future growth and expansion. Thank you once again for all of the support and guidance."
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"We are so thankful for you and how you helped us find the perfect house. It is more than we could have ever hoped for or dreamed of. You are amazing, and we appreciate all the thoughtful things you have done to make our search and our move go smoothly."
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"We are very grateful to you for all your work in finding our perfect first home. All the time and effort you put into working for us--and all the fun we had--is so appreciated. We are so excited about our new home, and we feel so happy to have you in our lives."
Paul and Missy
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