Kevin 's Blog

The Community Services Department is excited to bring you the second summer of the Movies in the Park series. The movies are played free of charge and offer an opportunity for an inexpensive night out for the entire family. All of the movies are family oriented and rated either G or PG. Refreshme...

   New boats are nice, but four Santa Cruz 70s harkened back to their glory days Sunday by sweeping the top four spots overall on corrected handicap time in the second biennial First Team Real Estate Invitational Regatta for the Hoag Cup.  Not to say there weren't any records set. Jim Madden, a c...

If people stop dead in their tracks to admire your residence, your house has curb appeal. According to the National Association of Realtors, curb appeal sells more than half of all houses that go on the market. At the very least, it makes buyers take notice, gets them across the sidewalk or yard ...

Once your home is listed and the for-sale sign is firmly implanted in your front lawn, all is ready for would-be buyers to tour your home. Or is it? As anyone in the real estate industry will tell you, it's important to make your home look its best when it comes time to show it. That first impres...

Exquisite executive home located in the prominent Hillsborough community known as 'The Manors.' This 4 bed 3 bath home features a family kitchen with granite counters and recessed lighting. Family room with fireplace and wet bar, formal living and dining room, as well as a breakfast nook. Private...

Charming executive style 4 bed 2 bath home nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought after Warmingtons. Newly remodled kitchen with stainless steel appliances and caesar stone counter tops. Large living room with vaulted ceiling and stunning fireplace. Family room also has a fireplace wi...

 Traditionally, my family will get together to celebrate Memorial Day. Usually we will grill. Here are a few tips that I have learned through years of experience.  Keep your BBQ clean and free from greasy building up - this makes for good cooking and prevents greasy deposits from catching fire. B...

 Is now the right time for you to buy a home? You have many options to consider and choices to make. Buying a home is a big responsibility, financially and emotionally, but, most people want to own a home. Homeownership often is referred to as "the American dream." Why is it so special? Among the...

I have lived in California most of my life and I have never remembered a year when fire season started so early.  I knew that we were in store for a dry Summer, however these past few days here in Placentia, 2 fires, each no further than a 5 minute drive from my residence really opened my eyes. I...

Choose the right octane gas for your car. The higher the octane, the higher the price.  Avoid topping off your gas tank.  Keep your tires inflated to the proper level.  Keep up with engine maintenance.  Avoid packing items on top of the car. It's better to place items inside the car or trunk.  St...