104th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce proudly hosts the 104th Year of this spectacular Holiday Tradition Join over a million viewers as you watch beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the harbor in the 104th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. Hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of …

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History of the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

 The 104th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade will take place December 19th through the 23rd The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade began at the turn of the century. John Scarpa, an obscure Italian gondolier, and Joseph Beek, developer of Beacon Bay, the Balboa Ferry Line and the principal force in the early development of …

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New California Laws for Real Estate in 2013

Many of the significant upcoming laws are in the landlord-tenant arena, but other new laws involve foreclosures, HOAs, settlement agreements, smoke alarms, mobile home parks, and much more. Landlord Must Disclose Notice of Default to Prospective Tenants: Starting January 1, 2013, every landlord who offers for rent a residential property containing one-to-four units must disclose …

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Getting in the holiday spirit!

Judging at the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade–the highlights of my night! It’s a must-see attraction in Orange County! This holiday season is my favorite–perhaps only surpassed by Halloween.  I find the happiness and decorations and togetherness to be quite uplifting and delightful! Like I mentioned before in my post here, I was given the …

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