by Jeff Pittman | Dec 1, 2015 | Events
Events In Orange County December 2015 It’s the most wonderful time of the year with tons of things to do and events in Orange County this December 2015. Check out the list of events and start filling out your holiday calendar with some much needed merriment. SEASON OF THE FORCE AT DISNEYLAND Now – Wednesday, December 16th disneyparks.disney.go.com Source: Flickr In anticipation of the new film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Disneyland will give guests the chance to experience new and exiting twists on the Star Wars park attractions. Special attractions include Star Wars Launch Bay with exhibits, peeks at the upcoming film and a chance to meet your favorite characters. A new scene in the Star Tours ride, Jedi Training with new characters. Hyperspace Mountain, a reimagining of the classic Space Mountain plus themed food and drink around the park. IRVINE SPECTRUM HOLIDAY EVENTS OC CHILL ICE RINK Now – February 2016 shopirvinespectrumcenter.com/Skate It’s skating season at Irvine Spectrum! Tickets can be purchased at the Ice Rink Box Office in Giant Wheel Court, $19 for rentals including skates, $15 if you bring your own skates. Check out the site for a complete schedule of skate times. SELFIES WITH SANTA Now – December 24th orangecountyzest.com Take a free selfie with Santa at the Carousel Court in Irvine Spectrum. Santa’s house (aka surf shack) is open Monday-Saturday from noon to 8PM and Sunday 11AM to 6PM. DISNEY MAGICAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS Now– Sunday, December 27th orangecountyzest.com Kicking off the holiday season at Irvine Spectrum is the Disney Magical Holiday Lights in the Edwards Courtyard. This special tree lighting moment occurs throughout the night: Showtimes begin...
by Jeff Pittman | Nov 25, 2015 | Buyers
Real Estate Contract Terms – What Is A Sale Contingency? If you are planning a relocation or need to buy or sell an estate, you probably stumbled on the term sale contingency. Wondering what it means? In the broader sense, contingency means a possible negative economic event that may occur in the future, but is not likely. A contingency is used as a way to plan and mitigate certain financial risk by assuming a worst-case scenario. A home sale contingency is a standard contingency clause included in the real estate contract or an offer. With this clause in place, the transaction depends upon certain criteria, most commonly, the sale of the buyer’s estate. If the home sells by a specified date, the deal can move forwards. If, however, the house doesn’t sell the buyer can back out of the sale. Here is what buyers and sellers need to know about home sale contingency. TYPES OF SALE CONTINGENCIES The sale contingencies fall within two main categories: Settlement Contingency Sale and Settlement Contingency A settlement contingency is included in the contract if the buyer has already marketed their property and needs to sell by a certain settlement date. Since an estate is not truly sold until closing day, the sale may fall through at any time. This clause protects the buyer if this happens and prohibits the seller from accepting other offers during that period. If the buyer successfully sells their home by the certain date, the contract remains valid and they can successfully complete their relocation. Otherwise, the deal can be terminated. A sale and settlement contingency depends on whether...
by Jeff Pittman | Nov 25, 2015 | Weekly Quote
“To succeed… You need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.” ~ Tony Dorsett
by Jeff Pittman | Nov 18, 2015 | Weekly Quote
“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” ~ Henry David Thoreau
by Jeff Pittman | Nov 18, 2015 | Homeowners
4 Keys To Bringing Your Kitchen Into The 21st Century You may or may not agree with the popular notion that the kitchen is the most important room in your home. However, there’s no doubt that kitchens have a large impact on your everyday life and in turn the value of your home. If your kitchen is a little outdated, then it’s crucial to bring it into the 21st Century. Having an up to date kitchen is not only convenient for the holidays, parties and every day cooking – it’s a great selling point if you plan to sell your home in the near future. Is your kitchen up with the times? Here are the 4 key components you may need to upgrade to bring your kitchen into the 21st Century kitchen. 1. ADD OR REPLACE YOUR BACKSPLASH Source: Homebunch.com A backsplash is not only useful for confining splatters when you’re cooking, it adds a splash of fun to your kitchen – that’s why it’s so popular in kitchens these days. There are many options for installing a new backsplash or modernizing your current one. You might put in new tiles or simply paint your existing backsplash. If you do any painting, use a high gloss paint to make it waterproof. Because it only requires a small amount of space, this is a relatively inexpensive kitchen renovation project that can nonetheless make a big difference. 2. REPLACE YOUR SMALLER KITCHEN APPLIANCES While it’s nice to replace major appliances such as your refrigerator and stove, you can also modernize your kitchen much more economically by replacing smaller items. If your kitchen...
