It’s Going to Be a Great New Year!
January 20, 2009
The nation’s retailers have just reported slow holiday sales. It seems that we have been saving rather than spending.
Most economists are calling this bad news. They tell us our economy is based on consumption, and that we should spend, spend, spend, not save.
Does that sound right to you? Frankly, I like the idea of saving. Saving for college, for necessities, for vacations, for retirement, and yes, for a downpayment on a home, or for that first investment property. Saving is good!
Now that we’re past the normally slow holiday real estate season, there are great after-Christmas sales to be found in Orange County real estate! If you have good credit, and have saved a downpayment, now is a great time to to fulfill that dream of homeownership, or to move up to your dream home!
Inventory is low – we’re selling homes! We are working with buyers interested in Danawoods, but there are only two homes in the MLS! We have just received multiple offers on our listing in Sea Canyon (near Dana Hills H.S.), and expect that it will close escrow in February. Thinking of making a move? Call us today – we’ll make it happen!
“Love where you live…live where you love!
It all begins at home!”
January 2009 Landscape Committee Report
January 20, 2009
Below are highlights from this month’s meeting of the Danawoods HOA Landscape Committee (DWLC). We extend our thanks to Cindy Leach, HOA Board member, and liaison to the Landscape Committee, for her report, and to all the DWLC members for their service and dedication to Danawoods.
Notes: A representative from Peterson Landscape was present to answer questions and concerns. He stated that limbs and debris will only be dragged through common areas to the curb, rather than across homeowner property.
Quotes: The DWLC approved quotes to replace Acacia trees with Rhus lanceas and plant some Lowboy Acacia shrubs to replace Tecomaria on the East slope above the City park. Also approved were quotes to install more Vinca along Danawoods Drive and 5 new trees in various common areas. The DWLC also re-activated the quote for the Danapalm tot lot renovation. All quotes have been sent to the Board for approval.
The committee approved a spring mix of flowers for the next color corner change-out. The Camelia planter near the front entrance will be mulched; dead plants will be replaced. Weeds will be sprayed at the fences around the Danapalm tot lot.
The next meeting of the DWLC will be Tuesday, February 10th, 6pm.
Featured Danawoods Business
January 18, 2009
What do college admission requirements, application forms, test deadlines, transcripts, reference letters, financial aid packets, campus brochures and high school students have in common?
All can be tough to organize. That’s why Danawoods resident Shan Schumacher co-founded a unique college consulting business, Higher Applications. A specially designed organization kit, e-mail reminders and personal meetings (held in your own home) are among the tools used to take the guesswork and deadline panic out of college planning.
“Due to the increasing numbers of students applying to college, complicated entrance requirements, and a higher student to counselor ratio in the schools, many students find themselves frustrated and unprepared to apply for college,” says Shan. “Our goal is to provide students with the resources and information needed to develop a successful application and identify their own educational opportunities.” Services are available for students in grade 9-12. The Higher Applications website is a great resource offering free study tips, educational links, a newsletter and more. To view site and learn more about services offered go to mycollegeplan.net.
Dan and Shan Schumacher, and their family, are long-time residents of Danawoods, on Danapine. Shan is a graduate of the College Counseling Certificate program from the University of California, San Diego, a member of the Western Association of College Counselors. She has over four years experience working with local students.
