July Events to Check Out in Orange County... with 4th of July Events by City!

Don't know what to do this next weekend? Check out this list of events going on throughout Orange County with a 4th of July Events, listed as well!

Fountain Valley Market in the Park & Food Truck Frenzy  
 Through July 27

Every Thursday. Vendor Village, food trucks and kids' activities.

5-8pm / Recreation Center & Sports Park

714-839-8611 / www.fountainvalley.org

Huntington Beach Concert

Band Summer Series   June 25-Sept. 3

Bring out your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic basket for this Huntington Beach tradition!

5pm / Central Park Bandstand

714-891-6856 / www.hbconcertband.org

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival   June 30-Sept. 3

Located in a beautiful eucalyptus grove, visitors experience the creativity of more than 200 local artisans.

10am-10pm / 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach

949-494-3030 / www.sawdustartfestival.org

Independence Day Park & Beach Clean Up   July 5

The staff at Doheny State Beach would sure appreciate any help from volunteers to clean up after the masses of picnickers!

Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association 

949-496-6171 / www.dohenystatebeach.org

Seal Beach Summer Concert Series   July 5-Aug. 23

Every Wednesday during the summer.

6-8pm / Eisenhower Park at the Seal Beach Pier

562-799-0179 / www.sealbeachchamber.org

Festival of Arts   July 5-Aug. 31

Original artwork by 140 award-winning artists from OC. Special art-related attractions and special events such as jazz concerts, wine and chocolate pairings and more.

10am-11:30pm / 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach

949-494-1145 / www.foapom.com

Placentia Movies in the Park   July 7-28

Spectators are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for comfortable viewing.

6:30-8pm / Champions Sports Complex   www.placentia.org

Pageant of the Masters   July 7-Aug. 31

Tableaux vivants (living pictures), incredibly faithful re­creations of classical and contemporary works of art, with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces.

8:30pm / 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach 

800-487-3378 / www.foapom.com

Special Needs Dance “Fun with Stars & Stripes”   July 8

Special needs teens and adults are invited to show their patriotic spirit while dancing with friends and families. Receive a special giveaway for dressing up in red, white, and blue attire!

7-9pm / Lake Forest City Hall   www.lakeforestca.gov

La Palma Concerts in the Park   July 8-Aug. 5

Every Saturday. This summer series of musical concerts and fun invites you to gather family and friends, bring a picnic, relax, and enjoy the music.

6:30-8pm / Central Park-Pavilion   www.cityoflapalma.org

Los Alamitos Music & Movies Events Series   July 8 & 22

Live music and an outdoor movie that is free to the community.

6:30-10pm / Little Cottonwood Park

562-430-1073 / www.cityoflosalamitos.org

German Heritage Day   July 9

On this day they invite the entire community and offer FREE Food for the 1st 500 guests. They will have a German Band, and Folk Dancers & of course the Wiener-dog Races too!

2-6pm / The Village at Old World, Huntington Beach

714-895-8020 / www.oldworld.ws

Surfin' Sundays   July 9

Join the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum in the parking lot for rockin' surf tunes! 

11:30am-6pm / 411 Olive Ave.

714-300-8836 / www.surfingmuseum.org

Dana Point Summer Concert Series  July 9-Aug. 20

Featuring two bands each Sunday. Food and beverages available.

2:30-6pm / Sea Terrace Park

949-248-3536 / www.danapoint.org

Irvine Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series   July 9-Aug. 13

Every Sunday, grab your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and dancing shoes for an evening of music in the park. Gourmet food trucks will also be onsite, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee.

5:30pm / Mike Ward Community Park   www.cityofirvine.org

Sunset Jazz at Newport   July 12-Sept. 20

Wednesday night will feature some of the most popular artists from the Newport Beach Jazz Party and The Jazz Cruise!

6-8:30pm / Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa

949-759-5003 / www.sunsetjazzatnewport.com

OC Fair   July 14-Aug. 13

The largest fair in Southern California, the 23 day event features over 150 events, thrilling carnival rides, interactive exhibits, live entertainment and delicious food creations.

714-708-1500 / www.ocfair.com

Ocean Festival   July 15-16

Thrilling competitions of many ironman water and land events, ocean art vendors, kiddies pavilion and more!

7 Pier, San Clemente   www.oceanfestival.org

Yorba Linda Concert in the Park   July 16-Aug. 20

Every Sunday, pack a picnic basket and come on down for some great music with family and friends.

5:30-7pm / Hurless Barton Park Amphitheater 

714-961-7100 / www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us

HHYC Golf Tournament   July 21

Dinner, Awards, Raffle & Silent Auction. Proceeds from the evening support HB Sailing Foundation.

9am - Meadow Lark Golf Club, 6pm - Huntington Harbour Yacht Club

714-887-4453 / www.hhyc.org

Summer Luau - Garden Grove Masons   July 22

A summer luau with food, dancing, and drinks. Excellent Hawaiian Cuisines, Complimentary Wine, Live Entertainment.

5-9pm / 11270 Acacia Parkway

714-928-5083 / www.gardengrovemasons.org

356 Club of Southern

California's Huntington Beach Concours   July 22

Enjoy vintage Porche's with years ranging from 1949 to 1965.

7am-2pm / Huntington Beach Central Library & Cultural Center

www.356club.org

Cypress Community Festival   July 22

Breakfast, exhibit booths, arts & crafts, food and games, antique car show and entertainment. There's also a popular 5 & 10-K walk and run for those who want to start the day right.

7:30am / Oak Knoll Park   www.cypressca.org

Sausage & Bierfest   July 22-23

The best from local and craft breweries German imports on tap German cuisine and sausage tasting Live music Dancing Gather your friends and have some German style Summer fun.

5pm-Midnight / The Phoenix Club, Anaheim

714-563-4166 / www.thephoenixclub.com

4th of July Celebrations

All events take place on July 4 unless otherwise noted.

Anaheim

4th of July Celebration & Fireworks

7am-9:30pm / Canyon High & Peralta Park

www.anaheimhillscommunitycouncil.org

Disneyland 4th of July Fireworks

9:30pm / Disneyland, www.disneyland.com

Brea

July 4 Country Fair

10am-4pm / City Hall Park, www.ci.brea.ca.us

Buena Park - July 1, 2 & 4

July 4th Fireworks

9:45pm / Knott's Berry Farm, www.knotts.com

Costa Mesa

Symphonic Springsteen with Fireworks

8pm / Pacific Amphitheatre at OC Fair & Event Center

www.pacificsymphony.org

Dana Point

Ocean Institute Fireworks Cruise

7:30pm & 9:30pm / 24200 Dana Point Harbor

www.ocean-institute.org

July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza

9-11pm / Dana Point Harbor & Doheny State Beach

www.danapoint.org

Capt. Dave’s Fireworks Spectacular!

8-10pm / Dolphin & Whale Safari, www.dolphinsafari.com

4th of July Fireworks Cruise

7:30-9:30pm / Dana Wharf Sportfishing, www.danawharf.com

Fullerton

Festival and Fireworks Show

5-9:30pm / Fullerton High School, www.cityoffullerton.com

Huntington Beach

Celebration, Parade & Fireworks July 1-4

7am-9:30pm / Downtown HB, www.hb4thofjuly.org

Irvine

Concert on the Green & Fireworks Festival

3-9:30pm / Irvine High School, www.irvinepa.org

La Habra

4th of July Celebration & Fireworks

5-9:45pm / La Habra High School, www.lahabraca.gov

La Palma

Fitness Run for Fun & Fun Zone

7:30-10:30am / Central Park, www.cityoflapalma.org

Laguna Beach

Fourth of July Fireworks

9pm / Heisler Park, www.lagunabeachcity.net

Laguna Hills

July 4th Celebration

4-9:30pm / LH Community Center, www.ci.laguna-hills.ca.us

Laguna Niguel

July 4th Celebration & Fireworks

7:30am-9:30pm / Crown Valley Park & LN Regional Park

www.cityoflagunaniguel.org

Lake Forest

4th of July Parade

10am-12pm / Toledo & Ridge Route, www.lakeforestca.gov

Los Alamitos, Cypress, Rossmoor & Seal Beach

4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

4-9:30pm / Joint Forces Training Base

http://cityoflosalamitos.org/recreation

Mission Viejo

Street Faire & Firework Spectacular

12-9pm / Olympiad & Marguerite, www.mvactivities.com

Newport Beach

Old Glory Boat Parade

1-3:30pm / Newport Harbor: Collins Island, www.alyc.com

American Legion Festivities & Fireworks

7am-10pm / Post 291: 215 15th Street, www.al291.com

4th of July Cruise & Fireworks

7-9:30pm / Newport Bay, www.cruisenewportbeach.com

Independence Day on the Back Bay w/Fireworks

3-9:30pm / Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

www.newportdunes.com

Rancho Santa Margarita

Star Spangled Spectacular with Fireworks

12pm / Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club, www.samlarc.org

San Clemente

Fireworks Show

9pm / San Clemente Pier, www.san-clemente.org

San Juan Capistrano - July 1-4

Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks

12-10pm / SJC Sports Park, www.sanjuancapistrano.org

Santa Ana

4th of July Celebration & Fireworks

4-9:30pm / Centennial Park, www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us

Stanton

4th of July Block Party

6-9pm / Community Services Center, www.ci.stanton.ca.us

Tustin

July 4th Celebration & Fireworks

6:30-9:30pm / Tustin High School Stadium, www.tustinca.org

Yorba Linda

4th of July Spectacular & Fireworks

5-9:30pm / Veterans Park/Yorba Linda Middle

(714) 961-7160 / www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us

We hope you have a wonderful 4th of July and continue to enjoy your summer..  Don't worry about searching for that perfect home, that is our job.  

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If you are considering a move, traditionally we see a shift in the market in July.   Homes that did not sell from the spring rush, will begin to have reduced pricing.  Excellent news for home buyers!  So if moving into your new home is on the plan this summer, let's schedule our Buyer's Consultation to determine what you are looking for and how we can make it yours.

May Orange County Real Estate Recap.. It's Getting Hot out There!!

If you know me, I am a details guy.  That is why I like to take a in depth look at the real estate market in Orange County to keep up on how it is trending.  

In May we typically see the Orange County market heat up before the summer distractions begin and this last month is no exception.  Below is a look at how the numbers finished up from the Orange County Association of Realtors.

Orange County May 2017 Home Sales Report

As you will note, the real estate market in Orange County is very strong.  Home prices were up in May about 9% and year-to-date, they are at about 6%.   Homes priced below the median price of $775k are selling quickly and often times with multiple offers.

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We also like to provide you another perspective, below is a quick snapshot from Steven Thomas who put's together the market for the real estate community.  

Orange County Housing Market Summary from Steven Thomas

• The active listing inventory increased by 148 homes, or 3%, in the past couple of weeks, and now totals 5,905, knocking on the door of the 6,000 home level. Last year, there were 6,868 homes on the market, 963 more than today.
• There are 35% fewer homes on the market below $500,000 today compared to last year at this time and demand is down by 21%. Fewer and fewer homes and condominiums are now priced below $500,000. This price range is slowly disappearing.
• Demand, the number of pending sales over the prior month, increased by 1% in the past couple of weeks, adding 33 pending sales and now totals 2,937. The average pending price is $845,004.
• The average list price for all of Orange County remained at $1.6 million. This number is high due to the mix of homes in the luxury ranges that sit on the market and do not move as quickly as the lower end.
• For homes priced below $750,000, the market is HOT with an expected market time of just 39 days. This range represents 39% of the active inventory and 61% of demand.
• For homes priced between $750,000 and $1 million, the expected market time is 53 days, a hot seller’s market (less than 60 days). This range represents 18% of the active inventory and 20% of demand
• For homes priced between $1 million to $1.25 million, the expected market time is at 84 days, a tepid seller’s market.
• For luxury homes priced between $1.25 million and $1.5 million, the expected market time decreased from 108 to 96 days. For homes priced between $1.5 million to $2 million, the expected market time increased from 144 to 148 days. For luxury homes priced above $2 million, the expected market time decreased from 256 to 253 days. 
• The luxury end, all homes above $1.25 million, accounts for 34% of the inventory and only 13% of demand.
• The expected market time for all homes in Orange County increased from 59 days to 60 in the past couple of weeks, changing from a hot seller’s market to a tepid seller’s market (60 to 90 days). From here, we can expect the market time to slowly rise throughout the Summer Market.
• Distressed homes, both short sales and foreclosures combined, make up only 1.2% of all listings and 2.1% of demand. There are only 25 foreclosures and 46 short sales available to purchase today in all of Orange County, that’s 71 total distressed homes on the active market, 5 fewer than two weeks ago. Last year there were 138 total distressed sales, 94% more than today. 
• There were 3,147 closed sales in May, an 18% increase over April 2017 and a 4% increase over May 2016. The sales to list price ratio was 97.8% for all of Orange County. Foreclosures accounted for just 1.1% of all closed sales and short sales accounted for 1.7%. That means that nearly 97.2% of all sales were good ol’ fashioned equity sellers.

Just Sold - Almost New Huntington Beach Cottage

Wow that is a lot of data to decipher and a portion of it may only apply to your home selling or buying needs.   If you are thinking of a move, and not sure how to get started, let's grab a cup of coffee and review the current market in your area.   Each area is going to differ, depending on location, style of home and a variety of things, which we take into consideration when we look at how to help sell  or buy your next home.

Just Sold - 606 12th St, Huntington Beach! Beach Living at it's Finest!

Congrats to our clients on the purchase of this lovely beach cottage in Huntington Beach.   Walking distance to the park, beach, pier, Main Street Village, or the new Pacific City Development....

This Custom re-built vintage style craftsman home was completed in 2015.  The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths in 1730 square feet... Upgrades include: Hardwood flooring throughout, 9' ceilings, open kitchen with country sink, Viking refrigerator, Italian Bertozzi stove, & custom cabinets. Light, bright, and open floor plan with large fireplace in the great room, Surround sound stereo, crown molding, cat 5 wiring, security system, tank-less water heater, central 3 zone air conditioner, low maintenance landscaping, drought busting artificial turf, gorgeous mature trees... and so much more!

Originally listed for $1,329,000 we were happy to get this closed for our buyers at $1,249,000.  Dreams due come true!!

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If you are looking for a home, and not finding what you want, make sure to contact us.  We  enjoy helping our buyers find their unique dream home and making it their own!

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Laguna Niguel Open House June 11th - 29296 Rue Fleurie

Single level floorplans are a hot commodity in South Orange County, well really any where in Orange County. So you are going to need to run if you are looking for one in Laguna Niguel.

Open House Sunday June 11th

This single level 2 bedroom, 2 bath, spacious condo is located in the exquisite French inspired gated community of Villa de Cerise. This home has been completely remodeled with a contemporary flare. Step inside and you are greeted with gorgeous trey ceilings in the living room, crown moulding and Brazilian-Chestnut engineered hardwood floors that flow through the entire home. The kitchen is a genuine Gourmet kitchen boasting a 36” Viking 6 burner range, double drawer dishwasher, granite counter tops, custom glass tile backsplash, hardwood cabinets, pantry wall with double oven, custom pull-out drawers in the cabinets and much more. The bathrooms were completely remodeled with Carrara Marble countertops, cabinets at counter height, Porcelain tile floors and custom tile showers. The master shower is over-sized with custom jets, frameless glass enclosure, a bench and custom tile inserts. The home features LED lighting throughout, with a Fan-de-leir in the master (ceiling fan chandelier). There is a spacious patio off the living room and master bedroom which opens to a green belt. Other great features are a cozy gas fireplace with glass & Carrara Marble surround, all new door hardware with brushed nickel finish, closets with double rods, all windows with custom blinds, garage with built in cabinets and so much more. This property will not last long, come see it today!

We will be open Sunday June 11th at 1pm, so make sure to pop in and say hello!

As you consider purchasing your next home, make sure to downloand our Buyer's guide it is filled with information designed to help you with the purchase of your new home. 

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