by Jeff Pittman | Aug 10, 2015 | Sellers
Home additions are fun because they get you one step closer to the home of your dreams. However, it’s important to watch your step when adding onto your home because the money you put in won’t always add more value to your home. With any remodel or addition, a homeowner has to think 2 steps ahead i.e. your future sale. A home addition can be a wise choice whether you’re selling a home or looking to increase the usefulness of your property. If you’ve weighed the possibilities and decided on a remodel instead of a move, consider adding one of these additions to give you the space and amenities you’re craving. Below are 4 surefire additions to make you happy and add value to the property in the eyes of the next homeowner. BATHROOM SUITES Source: housely.com A bathroom can have the biggest impact on home value. Large bathroom suites and bathrooms connected in between a master bedroom can create an inviting retreat in the home. Modern bathroom suites usually include the option for both a shower and a soaking tub. Giving these two options can add even more value as it creates a larger space to relax. Adding new fixtures that take advantage of water efficiency can add value as well. For example, newer thermostatic valves in showers can keep the shower at precisely the same temperature every time you shower. This can save on water heater operation costs, particularly if you have an electric water heater. HOME POOLS AND SPAS Source: onekindesign.com There was a brief time when an in-ground or above-ground pool installation could actually detract...
by Jeff Pittman | Aug 10, 2015 | So Cal Cities
Brunch is a magical time when you get to sleep in, still enjoy all your favorite sweet and savory breakfast treats and drink champagne because hey, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right? Whether you’re a connoisseur of the breakfast of lazy champions or just starting to bask in the beauty of it all, you need to check out each and every one of these Orange County brunch spots. No exceptions. If you don’t have breakfast plans for this weekend, it’s time to make some. Have you crossed any of these Orange County brunch spots off of your lazy afternoon to-eat list yet? BOSSCAT KITCHEN AND LIBATIONS 4647 MacArthur Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92660 *Bottomless Mimosas OR Bloody Marys bosscatkitchen.com Brandon C. Yelp Bosscat Kitchen is all about rich Southern cooking, good whiskey and a great fun atmosphere. The amazing brunch menu is available Sundays only from 11AM-2PM. There are tons of delicious items to choose from including the fruity pebble French toast, Short Rib Chiliquiles, Sticky Bun Breakfast Burger (a la mode if you want) and Blue Suede pancakes. For $25 you get an entrée and your choice of Bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys. Leave the calorie counting for Monday, this brunch means business. THE BEACHCOMBER CAFÉ 15 Crystal Cove Newport Coast, CA 92657 thebeachcombercafe.com It’s on the beach. Literally. The Beachcomber Café sits on part of 12.3 acres of Crystal Cove Historic District and maintains the vibe of a 1930’s beach resort. There are adorable beach cottages surrounding the café and gorgeous beach everywhere. Make a reservation (unless you want to wait 2 hours+) and enjoy the ocean breeze...
by Jeff Pittman | Aug 6, 2015 | Renovations
7 Stellar Isle Renovation Project – The Flooring Get a behind the scenes look and be a part of the transformation during the 7 Stellar Isle Renovation Project! This renovation may be part of a new show on HGTV with New York designer Cindy Montgomery! I’m hoping to take this from a vacant house to a valued home in the community of Covenant Hills located in Ladera Ranch! Loving the look of these gray floors with white wash undertones. Next, getting rid of the ugly beige walls! Stay tuned for more behind the scenes photos to come! Thank you for reading. Jeff Pittman, Realtor in Ladera Ranch – Orange County, California...
by Jeff Pittman | Aug 3, 2015 | Events
Events In Orange County August 2015 Looking for your last summer hurrah? Here’s a full list of events in Orange County this August 2015 so you can end your summer on a great note. US SURF OPEN Now – Sunday, August 2nd This is the last weekend to make it out to the US Surf Open in Huntington Beach. Check out the skate, surf, and BMX or just come for the all the vendors and free stuff. Grab your camera and your sunscreen, there’s plenty to see. For the competition schedule and parking information, check out the website. Event website: vansusopenofsurfing.com/2015 DISNEY SCREEN AT CINEMARK Throughout August Daily Showtimes – 10:30AM, 1:15PM, 4PM and 7PM Watch your favorite Disney movies on the big screen beginning this August when Disney Screen hosts four classic Disney films each week. All films will be accompanied with a short film and admission is unlimited. $5 for a daily pass to all 4 movies, $10 for a weekly pass, $20 for a monthly pass and $40 for a quarterly pass. Participating theater is Century at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach. Event website: cinemark.com MUSIC WEEK (JULY 31-AUG 6) The Jungle book The Aristocats Hercules The Little Mermaid DOGS WEEK (AUG 7-13) The Fox and the Hound Oliver and Company Bolt Eight Below PIXAR WEEK (AUG 14-20) Monsters, Inc. A Bug’s Life Up Ratatouille ANIMALS WEEK (AUG 21-27) Dumbo Chicken Little Lilo & Stitch Iron Will 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANAHEIM PACKING DISTRICT Saturday, August 1st 12PM-6PM Come celebrate a year of awesome food, drink and architecture that is the Anaheim Packing District. There will...
by Jeff Pittman | Jul 30, 2015 | Renovations
7 Stellar Isle Renovation Project – The Foundation Get a behind the scenes look and be a part of the transformation during the 7 Stellar Isle Renovation Project! This renovation may be part of a new show on HGTV with New York designer Cindy Montgomery! I’m hoping to take this from a vacant house to a valued home in the community of Covenant Hills located in Ladera Ranch! Waited 2 weeks for this amazing whitewashed with gray under tones and distressed flooring. They delivered 4500sf of it to the property. Unfortunately, what was delivered looked liked the board on the left. It’s pink! The sample boards on the right is what it is supposed look like. Not for the faint hearted! This is how you fix a house that has a cracked foundation, jack it up against the bedrock. Seems scary, but it’s pretty simple. New floors came in on Saturday! Thanks to Belmont Flooring for switching it out so quickly. Decided to go with a gray over white washed flooring. Now we need to change some of the wall colors in a few rooms and even changed the trim color. Back on track! Stay tuned for more behind the scenes photos to come! Thank you for reading. Jeff Pittman, Realtor in Ladera Ranch – Orange County, California ...
