Spring time is one of the most active times of the year in the real estate market, there is more inventory but there is also greater demand during this time of year. You will most likely have to act fast when you find your perfect property. In order to act fast, be prepared. Start by finding a great local, professional real estate agent, such as those at the Franco Team. Next, work with a mortgage broker and complete the pre-approval process. With these items in place, you will be able to act as soon as you find the home of your dreams. Also, always be open to exploring any options your real estate agent suggests, it might just be the perfect home for you, which you could have otherwise overlooked.


The Dream Car Tour will take place on Saturday, April 30th. Participants will experience the thrill of driving one of six different exotic sports cars. Enjoy the ride alongside some of the most beautiful scenery in California, on the Pacific Coast Highway and throughout the Newport Beach area with the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. There will be opportunities to pick from a selection of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins, Bentleys and others. Professional instructors will be on hand to answer all your questions. Photos will be taken, so you will have a way to remember this special day. The day kicks-off at 10am. The event gets underway at the Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car located at 620 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. Reservations are required. For more information or to make your reservation, see their website at: https://www.bhrentacar.com/dream-car-tour.


Pelican Hill is a glamorous and luxurious group of five luxury developments in Newport Coast. Pelican Hill is home to the developments of Pelican Crest, Pelican Ridge, Pelican Ridge EstatesPelican Hill and Pelican Point. Located at 1 Pelican Crest, this 13,000 square foot estate is part of the Pelican Crest development. This seven bedroom, eleven bathroom custom built estate was built in 2009. This estate features a wine cellar, bar and lounge area, recreation room and movie theatre. There is a seven car garage and all levels are accessible from a commercial grade elevator. This home has recently had a seven million dollar drop in price. The estate has 220 degree views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island, Newport Harbor, Pelican Hill Golf Course, city night lights and spectacular evening sunsets. On a clear day, views stretch to Palos Verdes. This estate sits on an oversized 31,000 square foot piece of property. Homeowners will enjoy relaxing by the view pool and spa. Pelican Crest is a 24 hour guard gated development with just 166 custom built homes and estates.