Dana Point Tallship Festival: September 9th-11th, 2011 Where: Dana Point HarborWhen: September 9th-11th, 2011Time: 9am-9pm (all three days) Member RegistrationNon-Member Registration Overview and prices: Grass park activities, Chantey concert, Arts and Crafts Show, Food Court, Living History encampments and vendor area are FREE. Pirate Adventure Pass: Pirate Adventure Passes include deck tours on all tall ships, activities aboard the brig Pilgrim and admission / activities inside the Ocean Education Center.Members:Adults-$6.50Children(3-12)-$4.50Under 2 is free Non-Members:Adults-$10.00Children (3-12)-$8.00Under 2 is free Sunset Tall Ships Parade (Friday): Member:Adults-$35.00Children (4-12)-$26.00 Non Members:Adults-$45.00Children (4-12)-$34.00 Parade Escort Cruise (R/V Sea Explorer): ... 09/05/2011

Doheny Days Music Festival-September 10th and 11th After 7 years adrift.. THE DOHENY DAYS MUSIC FESTIVAL IS BACK!!!! The music festival will be September 10th and 11th, and here is the performance schedule and what bands will be on which stage. Saturday September 10th, 2011 Noon-12:45PM: Ken Garcia-Doheny StageNoon-12:45PM: Aloha Radio-The Cove Stage12:45PM-1:45PM: Common Sense-Sailor Jerry Stage2:00PM-3:00PM: Katachafire-Doheny Stage1:45PM-3:00PM: EAN Golden-The Cove Stage3:15PM-4:30PM: JJ Grey and Mofro-Sailor Jerry Stage4:45PM-6:00PM: G Love and Special Sauce-Doheny Stage4:45PM-6:00PM: Blitz the Ambassador-The Cove Stage6:15PM-7:30PM: Donavon Frankenreiter-Sailor Jerry Stage7:45PM-9:30PM: Ben Harper-Doheny Stage Sunday September 11th, 2011 11:45AM-12:30PM: Micah Brown-The Cove Stage1... 09/01/2011

    Is the market is improving or at least stabilizing!?  We provide the latest market updates regularly, as well as personal consultation of market direction… The Dana Point Closed Sales Report for JULY: The Dana Point Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the 0-$500,000 Range: 2011   12 listings closed escrow              2010   14 listings closed escrow             The Dana Point Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $500,000-$1,000,000 Range: 2011   25 listings closed escrow              2010   18 listings closed escrow The Dana Point Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $1,000,000+Range: 2011   9 listings closed escrow                   2010   5 listings closed escrow                    *Does a sales report tell the whole story about market environment, consumer sentiment ... 08/31/2011

Increase the Value of your Investment Properties We Focus On AAA Service Accurate & Accountable Appreciating Value Automated System Accurate & Accountable Call us for a complimentary consultation.  We’ll take a tour of your property, and then, based on your goals, we can make recommendations in the following areas: Property Value Repairs & Maintenance Rental Pricing Cash Flow Mortgage Insurance Legal Compliance Increasing Value Appreciating Value CASH FLOW We know what’s important to you: monthly income with a healthy cash flow. So we work hard to keep rents competitive and to minimize expenses. MAXIMIZE RETURNS Our monthly report shows your NOI increasing as we work hard for you! Track income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, & more. APPRECIATION Because we’re pro-active in improvin... 08/30/2011

Dana Hills Dolphins 2011 Football Schedule 2011 Varsity Schedule Day Date Opponent Location Game Time Score Friday 9/2 Santiago (Corona) Away 7:00 PM   Friday 9/9 San Juan Hills Home 7:00 PM   Friday 9/16 Edison Home 7:00 PM   Friday 9/23 Mission Hills (San Diego) Away 7:00 PM   Friday 9/30 El Toro Home 7:00 PM   Thursday 10/6 Capistrano Valley Away 7:00 PM   Friday 10/14 Mission Viejo Home 7:00 PM   Friday 10/21 San Clemente Away 7:00 PM   Friday 10/28 Tesoro Away 7:00 PM   Friday 11/4 Trabuco Hills Home 7:00 PM   2011 JV / Sophomore Schedule Day Date Opponent Location Game Time Score Thursday 9/1 Santiago (Corona) Home 3:15 PM   Thursday 9/8 San Juan Hills Away 3:15 PM   Thursday 9/15 Edison Away 3:15 PM   Thursday 9/22 Mission Hills (San Diego) Home 3:15 PM   Thursday 9/29 El Toro Aw... 08/10/2011

If you are shopping for Dana Point VA loans or VA Lender, Dana Point, CA let 20 years experience work for you. Experience AND new ideas count when helping you close your Dana Point VA loans with a VA Lender. For your next home purchase or refinance consider Chris McBrearty. Consider this when thinking about experience: Over $700 Million in closed loans, 20 years experience, Certified CA DRE continuing education trainer teaching Realtors and Lenders about VA and HUD loans, Top producer for more than half his career and more than 2,000 happy customers. If you are trusting the most important investment of your life you need to think about using a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (www.cmpsinstitute.org). Less than 1% of all mortgage professionals have even bothered to get themselves c... 08/01/2011

  Losing your home to foreclosure is a painful experience, no question about it.  After surviving that trauma, you are left to deal with a damaged credit record that can take years to repair.  Even worse, though, is the common opinion that foreclosure is the result of irresponsible behavior on your part. There is some good news, though!  Transunion, the credit reporting company (really!), discovered some interesting evidence in a recent study of these questions - •1.       Does a foreclosure on your record predict a future of missed payments and defaults?  The answer - not necessarily! •2.       Is there a difference in later payment problems between those who lost their homes as a result of a one-time event and those who have had a history of payment problems?  The answer - yes! What t... 07/19/2011

Wednesday Photo-New Multi-Million Dollar Construction.... Ummmm Alive and Well???? I took this picture a few weeks ago once I went to The Strands Beach in Dana Point, CA. Along this beach they are constructing some new multi-million dollar homes, prices starting well in the $20 millions. Almost every single one of these luxury homes in this current phase is already sold!!! This is one of the most beautiful beaches along the Dana Point coastline, beautiful blue waters, soft sand located north of Dana Point and near Salt Creek Beach.. If you are not in the market for a $20,000,000.00 home, it is still a very lovely coastline to visit and just put your feet in the sand and spend a day relaxing and enjoying the spectacular views. 07/19/2011

Is the market is improving or at least stabilizing!?  We provide the latest market updates regularly, as well as personal consultation of market direction... The Dana Point Closed Sales Report for JUNE: The Dana Point Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the 0-$500,000 Range: 2011   16 listings closed escrow              *Slight Drop 2010   19 listings closed escrow             The Dana Point Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $500,000-$1,000,000 Range: 2011   18 listings closed escrow             *Dramatic Slip in Sales 2010   26 listings closed escrow The Dana Point Closed Sales Report for Homes Sold in the $1,000,000+ Range: 2011   6 listings closed escrow                  *Kept Pace 2010   7 listings closed escrow                    *Does a sales report tell the whole story... 07/19/2011

Where Did You View The Fireworks Tonight? Throughout South Orange County there are alot of great firework shows to choose from but hands down my favorite has to be the show at the Dana Point Harbor! That is where I went tonight..Attached is the first 2(ish) minutes of the show. The firework show started at 9:00pm and I got there a little late so my viewing spot wasn't exactly "ideal" but I had a great view on top of the park bench I was standing on! :) The show quite spectacular and the entertaining part of the evening was not only the fireworks but the guys standing behind me dressed as revolutionary soldiers, smelled very very heavily of Bud Light.. Launching off bottle rockets saying things like "this is for our troops!" They were quite funny! As I was driving home I noticed the Lagu... 07/04/2011

Homes For Sale in Ritz Pointe, Monarch Beach, Dana Point, CA. Ritz Pointe is a guard gated Monarch Beach community in Dana Point, CA. This community consist of Single Family Homes that offer beautiful ocean views of Monarch Beach and/or The Links Golf Course. Homes For Sale in Ritz Pointe: 25 Vista Sol St. Dana Point, CA. 92629 S659580 $1,995,000 Builder Tract Ritz Pointe (RTZP) Bed 4 Model (B) Baths 4 Style Mediterranean Stories Two Levels Floor View Ocean View HOA Dues $ 90 + $ 125 Land Lse/Yr $ ASqFt 4,200 Estimated YrBlt 2001 Assessor Land Fee ALotSize 7,507 Assessor Dim Acres 0.17 Assessor Prkng Direct Garage Access, Driveway Tot Prkg 2 Garage, # cars 2 Rem # Uncovered Spaces Cprt # Garages RV Acc Range $: No This exceptionally crafted Ritz Pointe offers the utmost in customization... 07/04/2011

Homes For Sale: Monarch Bay Terrace, Dana Point, CA. Monarch Bay Terrace is a prestigious community in the Monarch Beach area of Dana Point, CA.  Monarch Bay Terrace offers many homes that have their own pool and spa, views of the blue Pacific ocean, Catalina Island , white water, coastline, the Ritz Carlton, the St. Regis, The Links golf course, and sweeping sunrise, sunset,mountains & city Lights. From Monarch Bay Terrace, you can walk to Salk Creek Beach and watch the sunset, you are also close to shops, restaurants, & the world-famous Ritz Carlton & St Regis Resorts. Homes Currently For Sale in Monarch Bay Terrace: 32452 Ascension Rd. Dana Point, CA. 92629: S656780 $1,099,000.00 Builder Tract Monarch Bay Terrace (MBT) Bed 4 Model Custom (C) Baths 3 Style Ranch Stories One Level Floo... 07/01/2011

More Wednesday Photos- The Strands at Dana Point, CA. Middle of the day once I typically start getting drowsy I decided to go get a small iced coffee from Starbucks and explore a beach that I haven't been to yet. I went to The Strands in Dana Point, CA. Sipped on my coffee until it was all gone and then I just went walking. There is a new gated community being built up on this beach aptly named "The Strands" and naturally they are beautiful, multi-million dollar homes (blog on community coming soon!). Here are a few pictures that I took during my little outing! :)   06/29/2011

Homes For Sale in the Marquesa Community at Monarch Beach in Dana Point, CA. The Marquesa Community is a Community is Monarch Beach CA. within walking distance of Salt Creek Beach, The Ritz Carlton and The St. Regis Resort and Spa. It is a lovely gated community with a guard to welcome you in the community and assist in keeping you and your family safe! Within the community you will have ammenities available to you such as a fitness center, tennis courts, Ocean Views, and an association pool. The average homeowners association in this community is $105.00 a month. Listed below are the homes currently for sale in the Maquesa community. If you are interested in learning about this community or any other community in the Monarch Beach area, please call me at (949)350-8922 and allow me to a... 06/17/2011

Homes For Sale in the Antigua Community, Monarch Beach-Dana Point, CA. The Antigua Community is a beautiful, gated community with a 24-hour guard. This community is located in the Monarch Beach area in Dana Point, CA. Near this community you are within walking distance from the Ritz Carlton, The St. Regis Resort and Spa, and the lovely Salt Creek Beach! The average homeowners association in this community is $135.00 a month! Below you will find what homes are currently for sale in this community. If you would like to know more about this community or even explore other areas in the Monarch Beach area call Stacey Smith today and schedule an appointment! (949)350-8922. 45 Antigua St. Dana Point, CA. 92629 S656267 $579,900 Builder Tract Antigua (MBA) Bed 3 Model Plan 2 (B) Baths 3 Style Ot... 06/16/2011

Homes For Sale in the Regatta Community-Monarch Beach, Dana Point, CA. The Regatta Community is a gated community is located in the Monarch Beach area in Dana Point, CA.  The Regatta community is directly across the street from the new oceanfront development The Strand at Headlands. Conveniently located near the Ritz Carlton and the St. Regis Resort and Spa. This lovely gated community offers an association pool and spa on some of the most breathtaking ground and amazing views!  Average association dues in this community is $175.00 a month. Below you will find what homes are currently for sale in this beautiful community!  Call me today if you would like to learn more about this community or other surrounding and prestigious communites of Monarch Beach, CA. 57 Palm Beach Court, Dana Poi... 06/16/2011

Pictures From My Walk at The Beach Today..... These pictures were taken today once I was doing my 3 mile walk.. I walked from Capistrano Beach to the Dana Point Harbor. My favorite picture is the Tiki Hut.. My camera isn't anything highend. I just used the camera on my droid, which I am surprised by how sharp the quality is. Happy Tuesday everyone.. Hope you all had a great day. 06/07/2011

Olemendi's Mexican Restaurant-Capistrano Beach, CA. This restaurant has been family owned and operated since it's grand opening in 1973. The menu includes recipes handed down from multiple generations. There are several locations in Orange County but the original, and my favorite is located right off the coast, along the PCH, on Capistrano Beach, in Dana Point, CA. Once you first walk into the restaurant, I will warn you, you will find it a little bit creepy. You have nicely dressed skeletons on one wall, you have a tree with a dieing Jesus carved in it on on another wall, and odds and ends, knick knacks, family pictures, etc. everywhere else there is space. But then they bring you the chips and salsa!!! (My favorite by the way..) You take your first bite out of the chips and salsa (all... 06/03/2011

Michael Caruso | Michael Caruso Real Estate Group | (949) 753-7900 25142 Via Playa, Dana Point, CA Walking Distance to the Beach! 3BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $885,000 Year Built 1978 Sq Footage 2,606 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 14,760 sqft HOA/Maint $40 per month DESCRIPTION Nestled on an intimate 4 home cul-de-sac, this exciting 3BR 3BA Tri-Level floor plan is approx. 2,604sqt on a 14,760sqft lot and it offers a rare design that is functional and fun to live in! New “paver-style” driveway just installed. As you approach the home, you’ll see the foyer is enlightened with leaded-glass double entry doors and has chiseled edge Travertine flooring. The formal living room is dressed with walnut color distressed hardwoo... 06/02/2011

Dana Point 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza-2011 Time: 9:00 PM Location: Dana Point Harbor The firework show in Dana Point is one of the best aerial displays in South Orange County. The fireworks are syncronized to music so remember to bring your radio so you can tune into to  88.5FM KSBR. To avoid traffic local residence are encouraged to walk or bike if you are going to view the fireworks from the harbor or to their favorite viewing spot. If you do drive there will be parking available in the parking of Dana Hills High School and and a free shuttle will be making regular rounds taking people to and from the Harbor from 10:00 am to 11:30 pm.  Shuttles will not be running during the firework show. If you wish to view the fireworks on the water ticket are available for purchase to view... 05/28/2011