Coastal Real Estate Guide May 24, 2013 : Page 2

2 COAsTAlREAlEsTATEGUIDEOC.COM Newport Mesa School District. “Teaching is a great preparation for life,” she reflects. “Spontaneity and the knowledge that there is more than one way to solve a problem are important lessons teachers learn.” She adds, “In real estate, it is essential to look at a variety of options in order to arrive at the ideal solution.” Now a 25-year real estate veteran, Covington began working for Covington Homes as an on-site project sales manager and agent in Orange and San Diego counties. In addition to working with home buyers in selecting their homes, she was also responsible for managing 50 escrows at a time. Covington’s dedication has earned her the respect of customers and colleagues alike, along with many professional accolades. Covington served for five years as a director of the Laguna Board of Realtors and also serves as a director of Prudential’s luxury division. Covington can be contacted at 949-395-8786 or www.shaunacovington. com MAy 24, 2013 Covington attains top National sales Ranking Shauna Covington’s professional and personal life reflects her belief to give her best every day. Out of more than 54,000 Prudential Real Estate agents in North America, Covington ranked eighth in the nation, beating the previous year’s ranking of No. 10. Prudential also recognized Covington as the top agent in the county for the second consecutive year. “The fact that Shauna has been a Pinnacle award-winner for two straight years is an indication of her talent for negotiating and ability to deliver positive results for her clients,” notes Jim Vermilya, manager of Prudential’s Laguna Beach office. “Her local market knowledge and phenomenal work ethic have given her an excellent reputation in the real estate community.” A graduate of USC, Covington began her career teaching in the Real estate guide EDITORIAL news group editor Andrea Adelson andrea@lbindy.com DEsIgn/pRODucTIOn creAtive director sonia chung sonia@firebrandmediainc.com Art directors Jenn prewitt stephanie castro Karlee prazak pHoto editor Jody tiongco InTERn Justin swanson sALEs Advertising sAles teAm scott sanchez; cindy Byrne, JoBeth prudhomme, Ann gendrolis, julie coleman, matt Bond, Kim roberson Advertising coordinAtor tina leydecker tina@firebrandmediainc.com ADvERTIsIng & cIRcuLATIOn: tel: 949 715-4100; FAx: 949 715-4106 Coastal CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 : protecting your landscape from wildlife damage wireless deer fence. The system uses plastic posts with wire tips charged by AA batteries. The plastic tip is filled with a deer attractant. When the deer nuzzles the tip it gets a light shock, encouraging it to move on to other feeding grounds. Scare tactics have been used for many years. Motion sensitive sprinklers, blow up owls, clanging pans and rubber snakes strategically placed around a garden may help scare away unwanted critters. Unfortunately urban animals are used to noise and may not be alarmed. Move and alternate the various scare tactics for more effective control. The animals won’t be afraid of an owl that hasn’t moved in two weeks. Homemade and commercial repellents can also be used. Make sure they are safe to use on food crops if treating fruits and vegetables. You’ll have the best results if applied before the animals start feeding. It is easier to prevent damage than break old feeding patterns. Look for natural products like those found in Messina Wildlife’s Animal Stopper line. They are made of herbs and smell good, so they repel animals without repelling you and your guests. Live trapping can be inhumane and should be a last option. Babies can be Melinda Myers OffIcE MAnAgER cyndy mendaros MAILIng ADDREss: 250 BroAdwAy; lAgunA BeAcH, cA 92651 tel: 949 715-4100; FAx: 949 715-4106 cHAirmAn oF tHe BoArd Allan simon ceo & editoriAl director steve Zepezauer The key to success is variety, persistence, and adaptability. Watch for animal tracks, droppings and other signs that indicate wildlife have moved into your area. Apply repellents and install scare tactics and fencing before the animals begin feeding. Try a combination of tactics, continually monitor for damage and make changes as needed. And when you feel discouraged, remember that gardeners have been battling animals in the garden long before us. Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author and columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience. Her web site, www. melindamyers.com, features gardening videos and tips. separated from their parents, animals can be released in unfamiliar territory, and trapped animals can suffer from heat and a lack of food and water. Plus, once you catch the animal, you need to find a place to release it. the best coastal lifestyle website in orange county news • lifestyle • events Blogs • videos • and more! sign up for our e-newsletters and download digital editions of our sister publications ocinsite.com

Covington Attains Top National Sales Ranking

Shauna Covington’s professional and personal life reflects her belief to give her best every day. Out of more than 54,000 Prudential Real Estate agents in North America, Covington ranked eighth in the nation, beating the previous year’s ranking of No. 10. Prudential also recognized Covington as the top agent in the county for the second consecutive year. “The fact that Shauna has been a Pinnacle award-winner for two straight years is an indication of her talent for negotiating and ability to deliver positive results for her clients,” notes Jim Vermilya, manager of Prudential’s Laguna Beach office. “Her local market knowledge and phenomenal work ethic have given her an excellent reputation in the real estate community.” A graduate of USC, Covington began her career teaching in the Newport Mesa School District. “Teaching is a great preparation for life,” she reflects. “Spontaneity and the knowledge that there is more than one way to solve a problem are important lessons teachers learn.” She adds, “In real estate, it is essential to look at a variety of options in order to arrive at the ideal solution.” Now a 25-year real estate veteran, Covington began working for Covington Homes as an on-site project sales manager and agent in Orange and San Diego counties. In addition to working with home buyers in selecting their homes, she was also responsible for managing 50 escrows at a time. Covington’s dedication has earned her the respect of customers and colleagues alike, along with many professional accolades. Covington served for five years as a director of the Laguna Board of Realtors and also serves as a director of Prudential’s luxury division. Covington can be contacted at 949- 395-8786 or www.shaunacovington.com

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