Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Real Estate


By Ken McCord


Tips to avoid a “scary” escrow When an escrow falls out, it is


usually a huge disappointment for both parties. In addition, there can be expenses incurred on both sides like inspections, repairs, carrying costs and lost opportunities. With Halloween approaching, here are five things a Seller can do to pre- vent a “Scary Escrow”. Avoid Long Escrows. Always


negotiate to have escrow close 30 days or sooner. Buyers can change their minds, interest rates can fluctuate, and any number of other issues can arise. Have your property inspect-


ed. Order a termite inspection before you put property on the market. Many potential problems can be avoided in escrow just by finding out in advance what is- sues might exist. Have a Rent Back Option. Many escrows do not close on the


date originally intended. Avoid uncertainty of when you need to move out by having a rent back agreement with buyers. Shorten buyer contingency


periods. If a buyer is not going to purchase your property because of something discovered on an inspection, title report, etc. It is best to know right away versus when escrow is near closing. Hire a professional experi-


enced agent. Interview at least three real estate agents prior to listing your property. Make sure they have a track record of suc- cessful sales and call some of their past clients. Find out how each agent would handle your prop- erty sale. After all, if you needed heart surgery would you go with the inexperienced surgeon or the surgeon who has done it a few hundred times successfully?


Tour local mansions with Jack and Jill


The Jack and Jill Guild of


CHOC will host a tour of four elegant Tustin area homes on Fri- day, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Visitors may also browse unique items at a boutique that will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Tu- stin Community Center, 300 Cen- tennial Way, where food will also be served between 9 a.m-3 p.m.


Homes include a 1920s Span-


ish hacienda, a mid-century mod- ern and two Eichler houses. Tickets for the event are $50


including lunch if purchased in advance and are on sale now at JackandJillGuild.org. The Guild has raised more than


$4 million for CHOC by hosting home tours.


Foothills Sentry


Save the Date


•Nov. 15: Holiday boutique


offering one-of-a-kind items at Covenant Christian Church, 1855 Orange/Olive, Orange. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. •Nov. 19: OPA Trails and Town


Hall Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at More- no’s Restaurant on Chapman. •Nov. 20: Villa Park Women’s


League will hold its “Holiday Frolics” celebration and general meeting at 6:30 p.m. at 18501 Jo- cotal Ave., VP. •Nov. 20: Enderle Center will


kick off its holiday season with an open house, from 5-9 p.m. when Santa will arrive on his sleigh to start making his list. •Dec. 12: Orange Park Acres


Women’s League will host a holi- day party with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., followed by a potluck din- ner, at the Sugiyama Hacienda, 11192 Meads Ave., OPA. •Dec. 14: OPA2nd annual holi-


day Christmas Party, 5 p.m. at Moreno’s. For information, go to orangeparkacres.org.


Halloween fun coming


to Villa Park The city of Villa Park will host


its annual HalloweenFest, Thurs- day, Oct. 30 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Come one, come all to the Town Center at Santiago and Wanda to enjoy children and dog costume and pumpkin-carving contests, photos, food, crafts, a hayride and lots of tricks or treats.


Mary Louise Correa


1921 – 2014 The mother of City of Orange


Planning Commissioner Daniel Correa passed away on Aug. 29 after an extended illness. Shewas 93 years old. Mary Louise Correa was born


to immigrant parents in Santa Ana, where she grew up and at- tended Saint Joseph Catholic School. She was an excellent student, learning to speak both English and French, in addition to Spanish. She was also a gift- ed pianist, and had the ability to play classical music by ear and by note. Mary Louise met her husband


Lorenzo V. Correa in Newport Beach during World War II. Cor- rea was stationed there as a naval chief petty officer. They married,


after knowing each other only three months, on Jan. 17, 1943 in Santa Ana. The Correa’s lived in Santa Ana for most of their lives. While raising four children,


the Correa’s were actively in- volved in the Catholic commu- nity. Lorenzo used his carpenter skills to assist in the building and maintenance of several Santa Ana churches including Our Lady of Guadalupe, Saint Joseph and Our Lady of Pillar. Mary Louise helped raise funds for the church by cooking for large events. When Lorenzo retired in 1989, the Correa’s moved to Fall- brook where they had an avocado farm and helped raise a number of their grandchildren. Mary Louise is survived by


Lorenzo, her husband of 71 years; daughters Maria Guadalupe and Patricia; sons Lawrence and Dan- iel; 18 grandchildren and 38 great and great, great-grandchildren.


Spartan Classic races ahead for VPHS


Big hats and fast horses will


be fashionably fun at the Villa Park Derby, coming Nov. 15 to the Wyndham Anaheim Hotel. Villa Park High School alumni and supporters are invited to “A Night at the Races!” the 21st an- nual Spartan Classic. The clubhouse will open from


5:30 to 11 p.m., with a backstretch buffet dinner, derby hat contest, thoroughbred betting, 50/50 raf- fle and auctions. The early ticket price is $65 per person, $75 per


The Orange Unified School


person afterOct. 27. Sponsorships are also available. The event sup- ports school programs, sports and activities. Donations and partici- pation are needed. New this year is an opportu-


nity for businesses to advertise while sponsoring the Classic with a tax deductible donation. Con- tact Classic chairs Ellen Dirks, ellendirks@aol.com or (714) 501-1065 or Sherry Sosnowski, interiorsbysherry@sbcglobal.net, (714) 299-4413.


OUSD offers preschool


District Child Development Cen- ter has provided high-quality pre- school since 1973. The program is open to three and four year olds and focuses on growth and devel- opment in social and emotional areas, beginning math skills,


phonemic awareness, letter rec- ognition and vocabulary develop- ment. The center is licensed and has CPR and first aid certified, experienced staff. Open enrollment is available


all year. For more information, call (714) 628-5570.


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