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South OC St. Patricks Parties

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:03:00 GMT

South O.C. Goes Green as St. Patrick’s Parties Invade

by: Mary Anne Balmuth

Don a little green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with festivities taking place this week in Mission Viejo and surrounding towns. Check out these possibilities:

• You’ll feel lucky when you take in the Legacy Band’s high-energy performance of Irish music and dance taking place at the Saddleback Room at Mission Viejo’s City Hall. Audience participation adds to the fun.
For all ages. 11 a.m. March 13. Free. 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo. 949.470.3000 949.470.3000

• Grab your little leprechaun and head over to the Rancho Santa Margarita Library where Family Night features national level Irish dancers from local schools, beautiful costumes and traditional music.
7 p.m. March 11. Free. 30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita. 949.459.6094 949.459.6094

• Dig into corned beef and cabbage and other authentic Irish food while enjoying live music straight from the Emerald Isle during a full day of festivities at O’Neill’s Bar and Grill at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club.
11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 17. Reservations recommended. 26773 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo. 949.218.0865 949.218.0865

• Jig to your favorite Irish music played on the jukebox and then feast on corned beef, fish and chips, green beer and other culinary delights at Mulleady’s Sports Pub and Grill.
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. March 17. Prices vary per item. 27695 Santa Margarita Parkway, Mission Viejo. 949.380.3752 949.380.3752

• Your toes will be tapping when Fiddlegirl regales audiences with Celtic tunes during a St. Patrick’s Day performance at the Laguna Niguel Library. For all ages.
7 p.m. March 16. Free. 30341 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. 949.249.5252 949.249.5252

• A St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center lets participants enjoy corned beef and cabbage and non-alcoholic beer while viewing a video of Riverdance.
11:30 a.m. March 17. $4 suggested donation. 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo. Reservations: 949.470.3063 949.470.3063

• There’s no place like Patsy’s Irish Pub for authentic Irish grub and St. Patrick’s Day is a great time to stop by for lunch or dinner. Select from plates of Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage, roast lamb with bangers and more, all washed down with a wee nip. You’ll be speaking with a brogue before the meal is over. Restaurant hours:
11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. 25571 Jeronimo Road, Mission Viejo. 949.587.0253 949.587.0253 ; 28971 Golden Lantern Street, Laguna Niguel. 949.249.2604 949.249.2604

9 Santa Gustavo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:10:08 GMT

Exquisite home located in the gated Monterrey Estates. Private corner lot on a short cul-de-sac. This 5 Bedroom + Loft home has a huge family room with stacked stone fireplace, custom built-ins, surround sound. Gourmet kitchen- granite counters w/full backsplash, large island, custom buffet & cabinetry w/glass insets, wine cooler, double oven. Perfect for entertainment! Master bedroom with his/her wardrobes, Jacuzzi tub, glass block shower. Spacious secondary bedrooms with private baths, main floor bedroom. Entertainers delight backyard, 14 foot granite island, stone fireplace, speakers, built in fridge,sink, BBQ with stove top burner & more... Large side yard perfect for play or gardening, yard fully enclosed with block walls. Upstairs laundry room with sink. Designer features include custom built-ins, recessed lighting, wood-style flooring, upgraded baseboards, crown molding, ceiling fans, closet organizers and video/intercom system. Close to schools, pool/park, walking/bike trails.

29 Berlamo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:10:22 GMT

Warm & inviting, beautiful detail, terrific floor plan, welcome home! Formal LR/DR-large picture windows overlook backyard, ready to entertain. Spacious FR stacked stone fireplace &direct access to back patio. Upgraded kitchen-granite ctrs, lrg island, 5-burner gas stove, beautiful cabinets, walk-in pantry, sunny nook. Master Bdrm-large walk-in closet, spacious private bath. Wonderful backyard, expansive patio, planter boxes, mature trees & foliage, built-in BBQ. Additional Features: Soaring cathedral ceilings, ceramic tile flooring with custom inlay, 2-tone paint, upgraded baseboards, crown moulding, 2 wood blinds, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, wainscotting, beadboard, closet organizers, custom built-ins, surround sound and speaker system in main rooms plus master bedroom, security system, added built-in cabinets/work bench in 3-car garage, & more! Close to excellent schools, parks, walking/bike trails, shopping & entertainment venues. Walk to association pool, park, tennis.

101 San Bonifacio, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:10:22 GMT

Beautiful home in every way! Professionally landscaped with gorgeous brick work which gives it a stunning curb appeal. Located in a wonderful community that is well maintained. This home has an open floor plan with lots of windows and cathedral ceilings making it open and bright. Newer leaded glass front door that boasts elegance. Highly upgraded kitchen with beautiful cherry wood cabinetry with refrigerator panels to match. Top of the line stainless steel appliances, and granite counter tops with travertine backsplash. Other features include; recessed lighting, walk-in closet and crown moldings. This is a 3 bedroom with a large loft that can be easily converted to a 4th bedroom. The private backyard has patio, fountain and built-in barbecue. Short distance from pool and park. This home is a must see!!!

20 Calle Coturno, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:10:22 GMT

Beautiful features & pride of ownership, neutral decor - perfect for any style, ceramic tile floors, plantation shutters, vaulted ceilings. Spacious living & dining room with french door. Sunny Kitchen - Corian counters and sink. Raised ceiling with canned lighting, upgraded newer cabinets with light walnut finish, kitchen nook, sliding door provides direct access to side patio. Master Bedroom with direct access to backyard, walk-in closet, updated private bath includes granite slab counters & newer vanity with self-closing drawers. Secondary bath has granite slab counter and newer vanity. Generously sized secondary bedrooms, plenty of closet space. Charming corner lot with great curb appeal & mountain view. Within a short distance of elementary & junior high school, shopping parks and the lake/beach club. Hurry this pristine upgraded home will go fast!

3 Via Silla, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:26:51 GMT

Great location & floor plan - This is a 3 Bedroom + large bonus room + loft with built in office. Located in a cul-de-sac with some mountain view. Upgrades include ceiling fans throughout, mirrored wardrobe doors, custom tile floors, plantation shutters and wood floor in bonus room. Neutral newer carpeting and interior paint. Great yard with lots of play area. This home is located just down the street from Solano Pool/Park. Short walk to award winning Melinda Heights Elementary School. This is NOT a short sale, so hurry as it will sell fast.

Gorgeous 3 Bedroom + Loft

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:22:21 GMT

Desirable Melinda Heights Home~Beautiful Curb Appeal. Formal living/dining-entertaining will be a delight! Spacious family rm has cozy brick fireplace & direct access to back patio. Sunny kitchen-upgraded appliances, added built-in microwave, tile flooring, pantry&spacious nook. Master bdrm-his/her mirrored wardrobes (one is large walk-in), updated private bath incl, tile shower, art-deco glass windows, tile flooring. Additional Features-soaring cathedral ceilings, ceramic tile flooring, custom window treatments, freshly painted, built-ins, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, cable ready, wired for surround sound, security system, fabulous storage, & more! Wonderful backyard patio/grassy area, planter boxes, brick accents in hardscape, mature trees/foliage, front gated courtyard... Close to excellent schools, parks, walking/bike trails, shopping & endless entertainment venues. Walk to association pool.

Should I Buy a Home Now?

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:51:00 GMT

I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.