Swimming pools, bbq and sunshine in Orange, CA

Why would I want a swimming pool?

With summertime just around the corner, many of our neighbors are getting their swimming pools ready for the coming heat and long days of summer.  A swimming pool is synonymous with Southern California just like surfing and our ever famous Orange County beaches.   Pools can range in size from small and quiet to large and extravagant.  What kid did not love playing in the water on a hot day even if it was just a hose with a sprinkler. For that matter, what adult ever said no to a quick dip in the cool waters of a pool?

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The family with the swimming pool became the meeting place every day for every kid in the neighborhood during those summer days.  It was also the spot for many a barbecue with friends and family during the long Summer evenings.  Pruned fingers and toes, chlorine green hair and blood shot eyes were the norm.  The best part about the pool was, we didn't have to take a bath every day and for a young kid, that means a lot.

To have a pool means all of your child's friends would be at your house and under your own watchful eye almost every day of the summer.  What better way to supervise and insure the safety of just not your own child, but of others as well. Awe inspiring pool homes of Villa Park

Of course, a backyard is not just a pool, but a place for bbq's with friends, an outdoor room you might say made especially for summer.  It is an outdoor recreational facility, a place to relax after a long day at work, where you layout to improve that tan and much more.  Not sure about a pool?  Just find your floating mat and take a nap while gently rocking to the sounds of summer with a cold beverage by your side.
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Is the water a bit too cold?  Heating a pool is no longer a major expense either.  Toss out the old gas fired pool heater and replace it with solar panels.
With pool solar panels it is possible to extend your swimming season by as much as three months and have water temperatures up to the 80's and all by the power of the sun.  Installation is easy and can be done by the homeowner or I might suggest by a licensed professional.

To top off that outdoor living space, consider a patio cover or maybe a complete outdoor kitchen with a television, BBQ, refrigerator and fireplace.  Don't forget to include the sound system to pump out the best sounds of the season.  There are many styles to choose from including hard wired or Bluetooth speakers that look like rocks.  The Beach Boys always sound better when you are in the water.
The sky is the limit to outdoor living spaces these days and  only limited by your own imagination.  With so many electronics in our lives, would it not be better to spend time with your family outdoors this summer?

So when you are looking for your next home, consider a pool home.  It can create an outdoor recreational and dining area for your family, friends and neighbors and add value to your home.

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Homes with a basement in Orange, CA

Why would I want a basement in my home in Orange CA?

Not many think of looking for a home with a basement here in Orange. One reason is that there just are not that many homes with basements.

Homes in Orange, CA with basements!

If you find a home with a basement, it would have been built anywhere from 1900 to the present day with the majority of homes in that 1900 to 1930's.  Most of the earlier basements were smaller and used for boilers, furnaces or water heaters along with some storage. The newer homes built within the last fifteen years might have a basement that is used for a child's messy room, man cave or an extravagant media center.

Homes closer to Old Towne Orange would fall into that first variety.

The homes found here, an area of about one square mile, consist of homes from the 1870's to the 1940's. These homes are complimented by other buildings such as churches, the Santa Fe train depot, post office, packing houses and parks which had existed since the early days of Orange's inception. The City of Orange has one of the highest concentrations of historic homes in California and looking much like it did back in the 1920's.

The beauty of a basement is that many times it is "extra space" or a bonus room. They are not always valued in the price of the home and if finished properly can add that extra kick to the home's value when it is time to resale.

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Think of your basement as a getaway or a workshop, a place to spend time with the family on a hot day,the ultimate family room or just the storage facility that you no longer have to rent.

If you are on the high end of the market, you may be interested in a basement with a bit more space.
Homes with this amount of space will be found in the east side of Orange and are typically built from 1981 to the present.

Find Orange homes on the east side with basements.

I believe the one thing that a basement is ideal for is the Ultimate Wine Cellar.  What a great way to dress up that dark and dusty basement than by creating a one of a kind  wine storage facility.  Spend a romantic evening at home with a loved one or perhaps an intimate dinner party with the best of friends.

There are many books, videos and how to segments on the internet these days that can guide you and even instruct you on how to build your own basement to your specific style and liking.

So if you find yourself looking for a new home in Orange, think about including a basement as one of your desires. You just may find that perfect home with that hidden jewel of a space, the basement.