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Misc Info - If you are a resident of Park Orleans and would like me to post something
here in the Park Orleans section, please send me an email at Tony@OrangeRealty.com and I
will be glad to include it here -- items for sale, unit for rent or sale by owner, lost pets, or
anything else that you think might be relevant, just let me know! While I am a Realtor, I am
also an owner in Park Orleans, and have a genuine interest in the community and its success!
Dual Pane Windows (10/03/2009) - From a resident of Park Orleans (emailed to me):
"I had my windows done about 1 month ago to take advantage of the tax credit on energy
efficient windows. I searched for the best deal and found it at:
http://www.anewviewwindows.com
Not only was it the cheapest, they were the nicest windows out there. They did an excellent
job retro-fitting and were very fast. Ask for Eric. They are local and family owned and I
highly recommend them to anyone looking."
Kitchen Cabinets - Resurfacing - A recommendation for kitchen cabinet resurfacing
(versus replacing the kitchen and/or bath cabinets): Edgar - (323)-220-2013. Here is a
photo of a unit in Park Orleans that was re-surfaced by Edgar - Park Orleans Kitchen
A/C Units - Thinking of replacing your air conditioning unit? The Frigidaire FAH146S2 is
an excellent choice as it fits very neatly in the existing sleeve (unit is 14.5"High X 24"Wide X
19"Deep), has a capacity of 14,000 BTUs, and is available in 220 VAC. About $480.00 from
Best Buy or ABT, although it may only be available online, which adds another $79.00 for
shipping. Here is a spec sheet on the unit. A competent handyman can install for about $75
if you do not want to do it yourself. Need a handyman? Click on the "Tradespersons" tab
above and scroll down to "Handyman".
Main Electrical Panel Switches - I've had to replace the main shutoff switch (in the
exterior electrical panel) for two units in the past few months. If you are having any issues
with the electricity in your home, you may want to have a licensed electrician take a look at it.
Mine were 40 amp Pushmatics (about $50.00 at Home Depot) but your electrician can tell you
for sure. Here is a photo of the breaker installed.
10/13/2009 - More electrical info: The increased electrical demands of modern society are
starting to take their toll on my 40 Amp electrical service. I had the electrician run a
dedicated circuit for the microwave oven today, which will help but likely will not solve the
problem entirely. There are currently 2 LCD TVs, a 220VAC A/C unit, a microwave, a small
PC, toaster, iron, 4 lights in the kitchen, and 4 lights in the bath, all competing for electricity.
The electrician suggested that if a new main circuit was run (with larger copper wire, vs the
aluminum wire that is currently being used) that we may be able to increase to a 50 or 60
Amp service. It appears that each conduit running from the main panel each houses 2 main
circuits, one for the downstairs unit and one for the upstairs unit. The junction box to pull
wire appears to be in the downstairs units below the main panel. It doesn't make sense to
try and pull a single copper wire through the conduit, so I will try and arrange with my
downstairs neighbor to give us access and perhaps pay for at least the cost of the additional
wire. The benefit to my neighbor is that they can enjoy increased electrical capacity as well,
should they choose to do so. As soon as I have the quote to run the wire and upgrade the
main breaker panel I will post it here. The electrician that I'm using is Bright Electric (click on
"Tradespersons" tab above for contact information).
Mirrored Closet Door (Free!) - 09/02/2009 - I have 1/2 of a mirrored closet door
(original with the gold frame) that is in good condition if anyone needs one -- it is in my
garage and you can have it for free -- you'll just need to make arrangements to come and
pick it up. Just send me an email at Tony@OrangeRealty.com or give me a call at
714-288-9369
Wall Furnace - When you repaint the interior of your home, the older wall furnace covers
can seem sort of dreary. As an alternative to replacing the whole furnace you might
consider, as one of the neighbors shared with me, having the cover powder-coated in
whatever color you like. They paid about $85.00. There is at least one company that
performs this service up on North Batavia. While you are at it, you should consider replacing
your old mercury thermostat with a digital version - the Honeywell RTH110B works well.
They are very inexpensive and will control the heat much more evenly (they look more
up-to-date, too!).
Bathtub and Surround - If you still have your original bath tub and surround, or if
your bathtub is simply looking worn, consider having it re-glazed (actually a two-part
epoxy). I've had 5 or 6 tubs done in the past few years and they come out looking fantastic!
Click here to see an "after" photo. It costs about $350 and is well worth it. The company
that I generally use is listed under the "Tradespersons" tab at the top of the website, near
the top under heading "Bathtub Refinishing".
Exterior Paint Colors - If you need to touch up your front door, A/C. housing, or any
other area of your exterior, here are the paint colors from The Colonial Group - exterior paint
colors.
Cabinet Knobs - If you are replacing the knobs on the original cabinets in your Park
Orleans home, and you are using the contractor packs of knobs available from Home Depot,
you may want to pick up some extra #8-32 X 1 3/4" machine screws as the cabinet doors
are slightly thicker than the screws in the packs will accommodate.
Re-piped Buildings - The following condos have been re-piped with copper plumbing as
of 09/12/2009: 17-24, 25-32, 33-40, 81-92, 101-112 or a total of 48 out of 112 homes.
Trivia:
Highest price paid for a 1BR Park Orleans condo: $295K - 07/15/2005
Highest price paid for a 2BR Park Orleans condo: $338K - 06/22/2006
Lowest price paid for a 1BR Park Orleans condo in 2009: $108K 05/22/2009
Highest price paid for a 1BR Park Orleans condo in 2009: $139K 10/21/2009
Lowest price paid for a 2BR Park Orleans condo in 2009: $166K 03/03/2009
Highest price paid for a 2BR Park Orleans condo in 2009: $210K 12/23/2009
2009 Listings and Sales
Click here for 2009 1 BR Park Orleans sales info in spreadsheet format
Click here for 2009 2 BR Park Orleans sales info in spreadsheet format
Source: SoCal MLS
here in the Park Orleans section, please send me an email at Tony@OrangeRealty.com and I
will be glad to include it here -- items for sale, unit for rent or sale by owner, lost pets, or
anything else that you think might be relevant, just let me know! While I am a Realtor, I am
also an owner in Park Orleans, and have a genuine interest in the community and its success!
Dual Pane Windows (10/03/2009) - From a resident of Park Orleans (emailed to me):
"I had my windows done about 1 month ago to take advantage of the tax credit on energy
efficient windows. I searched for the best deal and found it at:
http://www.anewviewwindows.com
Not only was it the cheapest, they were the nicest windows out there. They did an excellent
job retro-fitting and were very fast. Ask for Eric. They are local and family owned and I
highly recommend them to anyone looking."
Kitchen Cabinets - Resurfacing - A recommendation for kitchen cabinet resurfacing
(versus replacing the kitchen and/or bath cabinets): Edgar - (323)-220-2013. Here is a
photo of a unit in Park Orleans that was re-surfaced by Edgar - Park Orleans Kitchen
A/C Units - Thinking of replacing your air conditioning unit? The Frigidaire FAH146S2 is
an excellent choice as it fits very neatly in the existing sleeve (unit is 14.5"High X 24"Wide X
19"Deep), has a capacity of 14,000 BTUs, and is available in 220 VAC. About $480.00 from
Best Buy or ABT, although it may only be available online, which adds another $79.00 for
shipping. Here is a spec sheet on the unit. A competent handyman can install for about $75
if you do not want to do it yourself. Need a handyman? Click on the "Tradespersons" tab
above and scroll down to "Handyman".
Main Electrical Panel Switches - I've had to replace the main shutoff switch (in the
exterior electrical panel) for two units in the past few months. If you are having any issues
with the electricity in your home, you may want to have a licensed electrician take a look at it.
Mine were 40 amp Pushmatics (about $50.00 at Home Depot) but your electrician can tell you
for sure. Here is a photo of the breaker installed.
10/13/2009 - More electrical info: The increased electrical demands of modern society are
starting to take their toll on my 40 Amp electrical service. I had the electrician run a
dedicated circuit for the microwave oven today, which will help but likely will not solve the
problem entirely. There are currently 2 LCD TVs, a 220VAC A/C unit, a microwave, a small
PC, toaster, iron, 4 lights in the kitchen, and 4 lights in the bath, all competing for electricity.
The electrician suggested that if a new main circuit was run (with larger copper wire, vs the
aluminum wire that is currently being used) that we may be able to increase to a 50 or 60
Amp service. It appears that each conduit running from the main panel each houses 2 main
circuits, one for the downstairs unit and one for the upstairs unit. The junction box to pull
wire appears to be in the downstairs units below the main panel. It doesn't make sense to
try and pull a single copper wire through the conduit, so I will try and arrange with my
downstairs neighbor to give us access and perhaps pay for at least the cost of the additional
wire. The benefit to my neighbor is that they can enjoy increased electrical capacity as well,
should they choose to do so. As soon as I have the quote to run the wire and upgrade the
main breaker panel I will post it here. The electrician that I'm using is Bright Electric (click on
"Tradespersons" tab above for contact information).
Mirrored Closet Door (Free!) - 09/02/2009 - I have 1/2 of a mirrored closet door
(original with the gold frame) that is in good condition if anyone needs one -- it is in my
garage and you can have it for free -- you'll just need to make arrangements to come and
pick it up. Just send me an email at Tony@OrangeRealty.com or give me a call at
714-288-9369
Wall Furnace - When you repaint the interior of your home, the older wall furnace covers
can seem sort of dreary. As an alternative to replacing the whole furnace you might
consider, as one of the neighbors shared with me, having the cover powder-coated in
whatever color you like. They paid about $85.00. There is at least one company that
performs this service up on North Batavia. While you are at it, you should consider replacing
your old mercury thermostat with a digital version - the Honeywell RTH110B works well.
They are very inexpensive and will control the heat much more evenly (they look more
up-to-date, too!).
Bathtub and Surround - If you still have your original bath tub and surround, or if
your bathtub is simply looking worn, consider having it re-glazed (actually a two-part
epoxy). I've had 5 or 6 tubs done in the past few years and they come out looking fantastic!
Click here to see an "after" photo. It costs about $350 and is well worth it. The company
that I generally use is listed under the "Tradespersons" tab at the top of the website, near
the top under heading "Bathtub Refinishing".
Exterior Paint Colors - If you need to touch up your front door, A/C. housing, or any
other area of your exterior, here are the paint colors from The Colonial Group - exterior paint
colors.
Cabinet Knobs - If you are replacing the knobs on the original cabinets in your Park
Orleans home, and you are using the contractor packs of knobs available from Home Depot,
you may want to pick up some extra #8-32 X 1 3/4" machine screws as the cabinet doors
are slightly thicker than the screws in the packs will accommodate.
Re-piped Buildings - The following condos have been re-piped with copper plumbing as
of 09/12/2009: 17-24, 25-32, 33-40, 81-92, 101-112 or a total of 48 out of 112 homes.
Trivia:
Highest price paid for a 1BR Park Orleans condo: $295K - 07/15/2005
Highest price paid for a 2BR Park Orleans condo: $338K - 06/22/2006
Lowest price paid for a 1BR Park Orleans condo in 2009: $108K 05/22/2009
Highest price paid for a 1BR Park Orleans condo in 2009: $139K 10/21/2009
Lowest price paid for a 2BR Park Orleans condo in 2009: $166K 03/03/2009
Highest price paid for a 2BR Park Orleans condo in 2009: $210K 12/23/2009
2009 Listings and Sales
Click here for 2009 1 BR Park Orleans sales info in spreadsheet format
Click here for 2009 2 BR Park Orleans sales info in spreadsheet format
Source: SoCal MLS
Park Orleans Property Management:
Team Property Management
Kathy Poremba
Phone: 714-639-8484
Fax: 714-639-8585
Email: TeamProp@AOL.com
Team Property Management
Kathy Poremba
Phone: 714-639-8484
Fax: 714-639-8585
Email: TeamProp@AOL.com
Park Orleans Maintenance:
Colonial Group
Dale
Phone: 714-231-2716
Fax: 714-599-9934
Email: ColonialGroup@Hotmail.com
Colonial Group
Dale
Phone: 714-231-2716
Fax: 714-599-9934
Email: ColonialGroup@Hotmail.com
Park Orleans Board:
Email: ParkOrleansBoard@Yahoo.com
Email: ParkOrleansBoard@Yahoo.com
Page last updated 6/24/2010
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