When it is time to sell your home, it is always best to have it looking fresh and updated. This doesn’t necessarily mean you have to completely renovate your home. A great place to begin is with a general de-cluttering, de-personalizing and a deep cleaning. From there work with your realtor to decide which rooms need updating and which rooms just need staging. Your realtor can recommend a stager. Updating can be just improving light fixtures and cabinet hardware, not necessarily putting in all new appliances and countertops. Your realtor will know the best options for your home and neighborhood, so that you get your best return on investment.
On Thursday, November 15th, the Sherman Library and Gardens will be having a lecture on how they got their name. The library director, Paul Wormser will be talking about Moses Hazeltine Sherman, who the garden is partially named for. He will also be discussing Sherman Oaks and Sherman Boulevard in San Fernando Valley. Mr. Sherman was a government official, financier, real estate developer, railroad executive, steamship company official and educator. Mr. Sherman was instrumental in the development of Southern California and Arizona. Sherman Library and Gardens is perfect to explore before or after the lecture with a mixture of plants, exotics, gardens and walkways. The garden is open from 10:30am to 4pm daily. Admission is $5. Sherman Library and Gardens is located at 2647 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. For more information or to register for this event or see a list of their many others, see their website:
Pelican Hill is a luxury community made-up of five smaller neighborhoods; Pelican Point, Pelican Hill, Pelican Crest, Pelican Ridge and Pelican Ridge Estates. Located at 3 Longboat, this 5,000 square foot home is part of the Pelican Ridge development. This four bedroom, five bathroom home was built in 1995. With a Mediterranean architectural style, this home welcomes guests with European style sophistication. The home was remodeled in 2012. Enter the home through a courtyard with a fountain and then through glass and iron doors. The home features a two level grand entry, great room and formal living room and dining room. There are near panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, surrounding canyons, city night lights and outstanding sunset views. This home sits on an extra large 13,000 square foot piece of property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy the swimming pool and spa. Enjoy entertaining your guests around the fountains, fire pit and in the outdoor barbeque kitchen. Pelican Ridge is a 24 guard gated development. The homeowners’ association provides many amenities including a clubhouse, pool and tennis courts.