Thursday, September 2, 2010

Local School Information and Ratings

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Aliso Viejo 4b 3b View Home for Rent





G. Douglas Pemberton |

Realty Executives OC Coastal | (949) 273-0018
29 Cottage Lane, Aliso Viejo, CA
4 Bedroom 3 Full Baths home. One of the best
panoramic views in

Aliso Viejo


4BR/3BA Single Family House
$2,700/month
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial
Sq

Footage
2,150
Parking 2 dedicated
Pet Policy Cats, Dogs, Conditional
Deposit $4,500

DESCRIPTION

Fantastic neighborhood next to Scenic Wood Canyon &

Aliso Creek. One of the best panoramic views in Aliso Viejo. Great community close to Soka University.

Open floor plan includes formal living room, large dining room with high ceiling, large master bedroom

with walk-in closet, and upstair laundry with washer & dryer included. Also has large patio covered

eating area to enjoy your panoramic views.


see additional photos

below
RENTAL FEATURES


- Air conditioning - Central heat - High/Vaulted

ceiling
- Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room
- Living room - Office/Den - Dining room
- Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Stove/Oven
- Microwave - Laundry area -

inside

COMMUNITY

FEATURES

- Garage parking - Guest parking


LEASE

TERMS

12 Month Lease
ADDITIONAL

PHOTOS


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Contact info:
G. Douglas Pemberton
Realty Executives OC Coastal
DRE #01767969
(949) 273-0018

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Posted: Aug 25, 2010, 7:54am PDT

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Dana Point homes going to Trustee's sale Soon. Can you stop it?

If you have ever wanted to get into the Dana Point living lifestyle you can pick up one of these great homes at auction.

 

According to legal notices the following properties are set to be sold at auction.

 

 

149 Monarch Bay Drive

·                       Amount unpaid: $1,451,996.35

·                       Auction date: Sept. 10

·                       Time: 3 p.m.

·                       Location: The north front entrance to the County Courthouse, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana

·                       Information: 800-281-8219

·                       TS number: 10-0054690

25362 Bowsprit Drive

·                       Amount unpaid: $701,008.86

·                       Auction date: Sept. 1

·                       Time: 3 p.m.

·                       Location: On the front steps to the entrance of the Orange Civic Center, 300 E. Chapman, Orange

·                       Information: 714-480-5690

·                       TS number: CA1000199866

33896 Silver Lantern Street

·                       Amount unpaid: $671,243.02

·                       Auction date: Sept. 1

·                       Time: 10 a.m.

·                       Location: In front of the flagpoles at the main entry area to the Placentia Civic Center 401-411 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia

·                       Information: 714-573-1965

·                       TS number: CA1000199693

33332 Big Sur Street

·                       Amount unpaid: $718,002.04

·                       Auction date: Aug. 26

·                       Time: 10 a.m.

·                       Location: In front of the flagpoles at the main entry area to the Placentia Civic Center 401-411 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia

·                       Information: 714-573-1965

·                       TS number: 09-14630-11

34752 Camino Capistrano

·                       Amount unpaid: $915,786.17

·                       Auction date: Sept. 1

·                       Time: 3 p.m.

·                       Location: On the front steps to the entrance of the Orange Civic Center, 300 E. Chapman, Orange

·                       Information: 714-480-5690

·                       TS number: K512466 CA

33201 Christina Drive

·                       Amount unpaid: $316,135.42

·                       Auction date: Sept. 8

·                       Time: 10 a.m.

·                       Location: In front of the flagpoles at the main entrance area to The Placentia Civic Center, 401-411 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia

·                       Information: 619-590-1221

·                       TS number: 1249475-10

 

G. Douglas Pemberton

949-273-0018

 

 

Beach Access is above water, for now (Aliso Viejo News)

Beach access is above water, for now (Aliso Viejo News)

Friday, the county cleared a sand blockage of a flood-control channel at Poche Beach, allowing enough water to escape into the ocean to make a submerged catwalk in the channel usable again.

 

 

 

Thursday, August 19, 2010

For Rent Beautiful Aliso Viejo Condo

 

 

 

G. Douglas Pemberton | Realty Executives OC Coastal | (949) 273-0018

 

11 Briarwood 63, Aliso Viejo, CA

Fasbulous 'Morningside Terrace' End Unit 2-Story Townhome with view of Greenbelt. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath.

3BR/2+1BA Condo

 

$1,700/month

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2 full, 1 partial

Sq Footage

1,200

Parking

2 dedicated

Pet Policy

No pets

Deposit

$1,800

 

DESCRIPTION


Fasbulous 'Morningside Terrace' End Unit 2-Story Townhome with view of Greenbelt. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. 1 covered carport (#67) and open parking on the street in front of this townhome. Best location in complex. Very Clean. Beautifully upgraded with wood and tile flooring. Newer carpet upstairs. Neutral paint, window blinds, ceiling fan, A/C vaulted ceilings, mirrored wardrobes, Balcony off master, lota of cabinets. Remodeled kitchen has newer appliances, frig, microwave and pantry. Elec stove. Stackable Washer, Dryer and Frig included in lease. Gas water heater and dryer. Cozy gas Fireplace in living room. Sparkling Assoc Pool/Spa/BBQ is nearby. Enclosed front yard area and enclosed rear deck/patio. Trash Paid. CAPO school district. Walk to shopping, restaurants, Walmart, Home Depot and Toll Road. Near Alicia/Pacific Park. HOA and Trash Paid. Tenant pays all other utilities.

 

 

see additional photos below

RENTAL FEATURES


- Air conditioning

- Central heat

- Fireplace

- Walk-in closet

- Hardwood floor

- Tile floor

- Family room

- Office/Den

- Dining room

- Dishwasher

- Stove/Oven

- Microwave

- Washer

- Dryer

- Laundry area - inside

 

COMMUNITY FEATURES


- Covered parking

- Guest parking

- Storage space(s)

- Swimming pool(s)

- Sauna/Spa

 

 

LEASE TERMS


12 Month

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS



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Contact info:

G. Douglas Pemberton

Realty Executives OC Coastal

DRE #01767969

(949) 273-0018

 

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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Vinyl Adhesive can be a Nightmare to remove

Q: Do you have an easy way to remove adhesive that was used to put down vinyl on top of concrete? I would like to stain the concrete instead of tiling. I don't mind the imperfections in concrete, but I do want a continuity look of imperfections. My biggest hurdle is that it's a great room and half of the room is vinyl and the other half is carpet. I will have to patch holes where the tack strip comes up. I don't want to paint just stain. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. --Jayne P.

A: Unfortunately, you can't use "remove adhesive" and "easy" in the same sentence. There's really no quick and simple way to deal with adhesive removal, but there are some methods that work better than others. My best suggestion is a scraper -- anything from a putty knife or drywall knife to one of the wider, razor-edge scrapers with replaceable blades that you can get from a retailer of flooring supplies. Hold the scraper at a low angle to the floor, push it into the adhesive, and have a rag handy to remove the old adhesive as soon as it builds up on the blade.

When you have removed the adhesive, you can clean up whatever residue is left using mineral spirits. Be sure to have adequate ventilation in the room, and follow all of the safety regulations on the can.

Staining concrete can be very attractive, but it's not the easiest thing to do. I would definitely talk with an experienced dealer of concrete supplies to find out exactly how to clean the concrete prior to staining, as well as the specifics of how to mix and apply the stain and any top coat you desire. Also, be aware that the stain will not hide imperfections, such as areas that have been patched.

Q: I installed engineered hardwood floors a few years ago and they dent and scrape very easily. I've heard you can sand them since they have a layer of real wood. Would you recommend sanding or some other methods of hiding the various dings, gouges and scratches? My current finish is very smooth and shiny; I find it hard to imagine sanding won't ruin the look. --Rob R.

A: Engineered hardwood flooring is tongue-and-groove strips with a base layer of plywood or other material that is topped by a layer of hardwood veneer. The pieces then have a finish applied, which ranges from certain oil combinations to polyurethane or other top coats.

For a hardwood floor that's become scratched and dinged, the only effective solution is refinishing. Other methods of camouflaging the damaged areas don't work very well, and are especially difficult over large areas. So with that in mind, I would recommend refinishing over repair.

However, the first thing you need to determine is whether or not your floor can be refinished. The construction, finish and overall quality of engineered hardwood can vary greatly. The better grades have a relatively thick layer of hardwood veneer that can stand up to one or more sandings and refinishings, while lower-quality material has a very thin veneer that can't be sanded without risking going all the way through to the base layer below.

As to the finish itself, you probably won't be able to exactly duplicate what's currently on the floor, since that's a factory-applied finish. However, there are several very good polyurethane finishes on the market that will give you the look you're after, and many are superior to the finish that came on the boards originally. I would suggest that you talk with an experienced, licensed hardwood-floor contactor to determine if your floor can be refinished, and what the best way would be to go about it.

Q: I have an electric water heater that's about six years old and tried to change out the anode after an online discussion with the vendor. However, I gave up because it won't budge with several wrenches. My understanding of an anode is to collect foreign minerals to extend the life of the heater. Is this correct? The current problem is air in the water system -- each and every time I open a faucet anywhere in the home (a double-wide manufactured home) air spits out. The hot water feeds seem to be the worst and that is why I thought about the anode. I've also drained the tank several times and this doesn't help. Any advice? --Phil S.

A: The anode is definitely there to collect minerals in order to keep the inside of the tank from corroding, so replacing it probably won't help in your situation. I would begin by contacting your water company. Explain the situation, and see if they have done anything with their system that might be introducing air into the water lines.

Next, I would try lowering the temperature of the water, which may be enough to solve the problem. This is simply a matter of shutting the power, removing the thermostat covers on the side of the water heater, and turning the adjustment dials inside. I would suggest trying 120 to 130 degrees and see if it helps. Make sure both thermostats are set the same.

Finally, you may need to install an expansion tank on top of the water heater. This is a small metal tank with an air bladder inside, which gives the hot water a place to go as it expands while being heated. This relieves pressure inside the tank, and may stop the air bubbles. Consult with a licensed plumber for installation.