As residents of Orange County we enjoy easy access to pristine beaches, local mountains, entertainment, and plenty of natural open spaces. Shady Canyon in Irvine, for example, borders a nature preserve which is home to many indigenous animals.

Coyotes are especially prevalent in these types of nature preserves and open areas. Staying alert and taking certain precautions can help to protect family and pets. The city of Newport Beach recently put out a short article with information on ‘being coyote smart’. Click the following link for helpful information and resources: https://local.nixle.com/alert/5684863/?sub_id=1260052

This is hands down Orange County's premier gym facility. Located in Aliso Viejo, just off of the 405 or 73 freeways, it is easy to access and a wonderful gym. The reason I gravitated from my daughter's fun, laid back gymnastics class to this was because I felt like they were ready for something a bit more, well, legit. There are still age appropriate classes, and for my two year olds that means parents and me with coach, but this is a real gym where they learn actual skills in a caring environment.

And, bonus, they get to watch big kids doing some really cool stuff! Even I was impressed! The gym also offers free play two days a week which basically means they open up the gym for kids to play and go wild with supervision of course. A nice alternative to

(Newport Beach, CA, July 11, 2016) Jacqueline Thompson of Surterre Properties, Inc. was named one of America’s most productive sales associates as a part of REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents, the newly issued ranking report produced by REAL Trends and sponsored by Zillow Group. She is now a member of the “America’s Best Real Estate Agents,” and ranked number 30 for the state of California.

REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents ranks over 12,000 residential real estate professionals solely based on their excellence in real estate sales during calendar year 2015. All production numbers are independently verified by a third-party in order to ensure accuracy and report integrity. This group of highly successful real estate sales agents

This is a great farmers market located in the parking lot of Mariners Church in Irvine. You will find me and my family here every Saturday morning. With amazing food, live music and fresh produce - all with a wonderful sense of community - there is no better way to start your weekend. We have a few favorite go-tos, one is Martha's Kitchen, and they make the best breakfast burritos!

The beans are homemade and delicious. I always stop and get a Menos Organic green juice as well. They squeeze the juice right on the spot. Another vendor I highly recommend is the French bakery, their croissants and pastries are to die for! There goes the diet, but it will be well worth it. We also always have to bring home some strawberries, avocados and veggies, along with

Eleventh annual real estate ranking published in conjunction with The Wall Street Journal

DENVER (June 24, 2016)—Today, REAL Trends Inc, in conjunction with The Wall Street Journal, published the 11th annual The Thousand list of America’s top 1,000 real estate sales professionals and teams. An abridged list of the designees is published in today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal and a complete listing is available online at www.thethousandrealestateprofessionals.com.

REAL Trends The Thousand, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal, is an annual, national awards ranking sponsored by REAL Trends and advertised in The Wall Street Journal. Designees are recognized as the top one half of one percent of more than 1.1 million licensed Realtors®