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Evan Little with Surterre Properties® has been selected from a distinguished pool of candidates to receive the 2011 EverGreen Award from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS’® (NAR’s) Green REsource Council.

Evan Little was nominated for this annual award based on his commitments to the green industry, as well as his outstanding work within the community. Little was selected for the 2011 EverGreen Award by an independent panel of green real estate professionals.

He has been an outstanding leader in the green real estate community. Some of Little’s achievements within the community include his instrumental role in pushing the local MLS to incorporate building certifications like the USGBC’s LEED for Homes Certification and additional green…

Surterre Properties® Expands International Internet Marketing Program

Walking barefoot on the beach, taking a siesta seaside to the sound of crashing waves, enjoying the pleasures of a perpetually temperate climate - the iconic Southern California lifestyle truly offers it all, and Surterre Properties® continues to make this coveted existence an attainable reality for luxury homebuyers across the globe through their recently expanded International Internet Marketing Program.

A leading luxury real estate brokerage specializing in Orange County’s coastal communities, Surterre first addressed the international demand for Southern California luxury properties through their partnership with LuxuryRealEstate.com.

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Surterre Properties strives to be not only a luxury real estate leader, but a sustainable design leader.  In addition to supplying clients with outstanding customer service and unparalleled expertise delivered by a talented team of agents and staff, Surterre is determined to give back to the environment. They believe that what is good for the environment is good for business, and ultimately good for everyone.

Because each Surterre office is equipped with environmentally friendly materials and follows sustainable business practices, the newest addition to its office locations in Monarch Beach is being held to the same green standards.

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The company takes construction waste and turns it into…

Michael Fawaz Brings A Global Approach To World-Class Real Estate

Newport Coast’s luxury real estate market is one of the most competitive in the world—and when it comes to helping clients buy and sell the exquisite properties for which it’s known, Michael Fawaz leverages a unique advantage few other real estate professionals can offer: an international reach.

Fluent in four languages, Michael has traveled all over the world. He possesses a special knack for working with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds and for procuring buyers from around the globe. These abilities have given his business a broad scope that has enabled his local clientele to entertain offers from a markedly larger pool of potential buyers, who in many cases are…

Whether it means trading in bottled water for a Brita Filter, paper and plastic bags for reusable cloth bags, or opting to take the bike instead of the car every now and then, many of us are already committed to making eco-friendly lifestyle changes in order to promote a cleaner, greener community.

For Costa Mesa residents who want to take their ‘going green’ goals to the next level, the Costa Mesa Green Task Force will be hosting a six-part series starting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 9th from 6 to 8pm.

The Citizens for a Greener and Healthier Costa Mesa workshop will be held every Wednesday evening for the next six weeks in the Hamilton Room of the Neighborhood Community Center, located at 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa, 92627.

Each week, Costa Mesa…

From curb appeal and staging, to pricing and photos, there are a number of factors that go into the successful sale of a home, whether it’s located in Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, or any other coastal Orange County community. Adapting the presentation of your home to suit the season you’re selling in can also be a remarkably effective approach to incorporate into your marketing strategy.

Inman News offers seasonal selling tips for autumn that will help you get buyers to fall for your home.

Let there be light- Because the days are shorter and darker during the fall- which can make for a gloomy home presentation- it’s important to lighten things up. Whether that means turning on a few more lights or switching to light bulbs…

Enthusiastic epicures, gleeful gourmands and flavor-seeking foodies can rejoice at the return of Orange County Restaurant Week—a celebrated culinary extravaganza which runs through Saturday, October 2nd.

As Orange County’s most exclusive eateries serve up a selection of prix fixe menus, specially priced from $10 to $20 for lunch and from $20 to $40 for dinner, you can sample a variety of cuisine at staggering deals.

Whether you decide to devour decadent dishes at French 75 Bistro in Laguna Beach, indulge in a sumptuous three-course meal at The Lido Deck in Newport Beach, or prefer to treat yourself to the Zagat-rated gastropub offerings at Corona del Mar’s, Crow Bar and Kitchen, now is the time to make a reservation.

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In honor of National Public Lands Day, volunteers across the country will be pitching in to tidy up their local parks Saturday, September 25th.

Mother Nature Network reports that last year, 150,000 people were on hand to help out, collectively removing an estimated 900,000 pounds of trash, planting approximately 100,000 trees, shrubs and native plants and building/maintaining nearly 1,320 miles of trails, according to the National Public Lands Day website.

Tomorrow, Orange County residents can join the environmental effort by volunteering at the Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Beach. Participants will be helping to clear brush, mulch trails, plant native grass plugs and construct protective fencing.

Can’t make it out to Huntington Beach…