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Saving Huntington Beach Homes from Foreclosure

February 4, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Saving Huntington Beach Homes from Foreclosure

 

Waiting until the last minute to stop a foreclosure is definitely not the best way to do it.  It adds stress to all parties, but sometimes owners do just that.  This is a potential short sale for me, and the owner has been hoping that he could avoid that or foreclosure and have a loan modification.

However, after speaking with the owner and learning that he had been unable to reach his loan modification negotiator regarding the postponement of a sale the following day, I jumped in and  learned that this owner’s loan modification had been cancelled 24 hours prior to the foreclosure sale date.  When I learned this, it was 4:00 in the afternoon.

I began making phone calls to several different departments of the servicer and then reached out to the investor.  I also, Tweeted and received a response from Bank of America’s social media department.  Steven Fox was amazing.  He listened to my predicament, and explained that there were limited options because there was so little time, but he already had somebody in mind to contact for my client.

Fast forward to 7:15am, I received a call from the BofA requesting additional information as quickly as possible.  Though no promises were made, they worked with me understanding the urgency.  Finally, working together, we were able to get the foreclosure sale date postpone just two hours before the foreclosure sale.

If you are facing foreclosure, please don’t wait for the last minute.  Many times that will just lead to foreclosure. If you have questions about your options and saving your Huntington Beach home from foreclosure, please give me a call at 714-319-9751 to set up a free consultation.

 

Please see one of my many successful short sale sellers below.

 

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Costa Mesa Parks – Fairview Park

January 28, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Costa Mesa Parks – Fairview Park

 

Fairview Park is located on Placentia Avenue next to Estancia High School and is near the end of the Santa Ana River Trail.

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Aside from being a great place to just bike, this park offers many incredible amenities. It has room up top for kids to run and fly kites, kick soccer balls, and generally have a great time. 

In the summer Fairview Park hosts Costa Mesa’s Free Concerts.  In addition, there is an area to fly remote controlled airplanes.  There are also hills that frequently have children and adults alike enjoying mountain biking and jumping.  With 208 acres, there is lot of space in Fairview park for everything from walking your dog, to flying your RC plane, to riding model trains, to just getting out and expending some energy and enjoying a beautiful day.  In addition to the activities we enjoy today activites, the park was once home to The Indians of Lukup.

Fairview Park has both an upper and lower mesa and can be used to access the Talbert Nature Preserve and the Santa Ana River Trail.

Over the last couple of years, there have been improvements made to Fairview Park via Fairview Park Wetlands and Riparian Habitat Project.  These include the restoration of approximately 17 acres of riparian habitat. Once completed, the project will include new trails from which we can enjoy the natural habitats.

What’s your favorite thing about Fairview Park?  Please let me know in the comments below.

 

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Buying a Costa Mesa Home? – Avoid Buying Obsolescence

January 21, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Buying a Costa Mesa Home? – Avoid Buying Obsolescence

 

So, you’ve decided it’s time to buy a Costa Mesa home, and you’re thinking about what you really need.

Perhaps you’ve been pre-approved or you know about how much you want to pay monthly, and so you’ve come up with a purchase price.

Now, you’re trying to decide what’s important to you.  I always sit down when people are considering buying a Costa Mesa home to ask several questions.

It’s important to consider what’s important to you in buying a Costa Mesa home, and it’s also important to try not to buy obsolescence.

And, you’re probably wondering what “buying obsolescence” means.

For instance, most buyers these days expect want demand at least 1.5 baths in a home, so if you’re thinking that you could “live” with just one bedroom, you might consider what that might do to your pool when you’re ready to sell your Costa Mesa home.

Other things to consider might be choosing an open floor plan if that’s an option as many people today prefer an open floor plan to, for instance, a formal dining room.

When you’re buying a Costa Mesa home, make sure to consider how other buyers might look at it later when you’re ready to sell it so that you don’t have problems selling an obsolete home.

If you want to work with an agent who takes the time to consider things like future value and saleability of your Costa Mesa home, please give me a call at 714-319-9751.

 

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Why You Should Do as I Say when Selling Your Costa Mesa Home and Not as I Do

January 21, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Why You Should Do as I Say when

Selling Your Costa Mesa Home and Not as I Do

 

When you’re considering selling your Costa Mesa home, your Costa Mesa Realtor will likely make some suggestions to “stage” your home and make it look its best.

This is one of the services that I offer to my Costa Mesa sellers.  And, I will typically walk through and make numerous suggestions from small to big things that a seller can do to make their Costa Mesa home more attractive to the largest number of buyers.

 

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One of the easiest things to do is paint, and I often recommend this.

So, you’re wondering what does this have to do with doing as I do and not as I say?

My home is fairly colorful, and I have many strong paint colors and even a mural on a wall.  This is not what I would recommend for a Costa Mesa home seller.  When I sold a friend’s home a few years ago, she commented that my home did not look at all as I was recommending for her home. I had to point out that my home isn’t for sale, and I am living in it, and it is currently decorated according to our tastes.

If your home isn’t for sale, then it’s fine to decorate it to your own taste and enjoy it, but if selling your Costa Mesa home for the most money in the shortest amount of time is what you want to do, then it may be time to make some changes.

If I were to sell, my home would not look as it does now, but since I’m not selling it right now, I’m going to just enjoy it. So, for now, if you’re selling your Costa Mesa home, you’re better off doing as I say and not as I currently do.

If you would like to sell your Costa Mesa home and would like to know how I will expose your home to the most number of buyers, please contact me for a free, no obligation consultation at 714-319-9751.

 

If you’re wondering about homes for sale in Costa Mesa, please see below:

Showing properties 1 - 10 of 266. See more city of Costa Mesa real estate.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

  1. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,014 sq ft
    Year built: 2011
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 1
  2. 2 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 975 sq ft
    Year built: 1977
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 1
  3. 2 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 1,722 sq ft
    Lot size: 20,940 sq ft
    Year built: 2011
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 2
  4. 4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 3,000 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,047 sq ft
    Year built: 1962
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 2
  5. 4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 1,722 sq ft
    Lot size: 20,940 sq ft
    Year built: 2011
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 2
  6. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 1,800 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,354 sq ft
    Year built: 1947
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 2
  7. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,650 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,775 sq ft
    Year built: 1956
    Parking spots: 6
    Days on market: 3
  8. 4 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,765 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,264 sq ft
    Year built: 1964
    Parking spots: 8
    Days on market: 4
  9. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,524 sq ft
    Year built: 1976
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 5
  10. 3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,320 sq ft
    Lot size: 1,400 sq ft
    Year built: 1965
    Parking spots: 4
    Days on market: 6

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

 Copyright © 2011 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved.  Why You Should Do as I Say when Selling Your Costa Mesa Home and Not as I Do

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Westside Costa Mesa Homes Costa Mesa Real Estate News 1-12-12

January 15, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Costa Mesa Real Estate News

Westside Costa Mesa Homes

 

The soouthwest portion of Costa Mesa is better known as the Westside or Westside Costa Mesa, and it is a wonderful area of Costa Mesa which borders both Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. It is typically quantified as being West of Newport Boulevard.

It encompasses Fairview Park and the Talbert Nature Reserve.

It has a wide mix of homes ranging from single family homes, to condos and apartment buildings. The homes overlooking the bluffs have beautiful views of the ocean and wildlife in the Santa Ana River.

The current market report for Westside Costa Mesa Homes is below:

 

 

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The number of Westside Costa Mesa homes for sale has fallen dramatically in the last couple of months while the number of sales are up slightly, making for a stronger sellers’ market.

Real estate market reports for other areas of Costa Mesa and neighboring cities:

Click Costa Mesa to see homes currently for sale or see below.

Please see below for homes in Westside Costa Mesa.

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 50. See more Southwest Costa Mesa community real estate.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

  1. 3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,496 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,566 sq ft
  2. 4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 3,000 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,047 sq ft
  3. 5 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 2,303 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,000 sq ft
  4. 0 beds, 0 baths
    Home size: 2,840 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,120 sq ft
  5. 0 beds, 0 baths
    Home size: 2,962 sq ft
    Lot size: 10,253 sq ft

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

For more information on buying and selling homes in Westside Costa Mesa, please contact Christine Donovan at 714.319.9751.

Copyright © 2011 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Costa Mesa Real Estate News – Westside Costa Mesa Market Report.

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Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Homes – Costa Mesa Real Estate Report 1-12-12

January 15, 2012 by · 2 Comments 

Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Homes

Costa Mesa Real Estate Report 1-12-12

Most Mesa Verde Costa Mesa homes were built in the 1960′s and 1970′s, with several of the homes actually built right along the golf course.

Mesa Verde is bordered by Fairview Regional Park and the Costa Mesa Golf Course on the south, Harbor Boulevard on the east, the Santa Ana River to the west, and the 405 (San Diego Freeway) on the north.

The Mesa Verde neighborhood of Costa Mesa was largely built around the Mesa Verde Country Club, a private club and golf course Costa Mesa Country Club, which is a public course, is also located within Mesa Verde’s boundaries.

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The Estancia Adobe, built in the late 1800′s is also located within Mesa Verde in Estancia Park, and provides insight into the history of this wonderful area of Costa Mesa.

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The Market Report for Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Homes is below:

 

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Over the last couple of months the number of homes for sale have fallen slightly while the number of sales have climbed just a little bit, making for a sellers’ market in Mesa Verde. 

Click Mesa Verde community real estate.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

  1. 6 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 4,710 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,940 sq ft
  2. 4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 2,900 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,000 sq ft
  3. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 2,972 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,942 sq ft
  4. 4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 3,800 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,700 sq ft
  5. 5 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 2,972 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,843 sq ft

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Market reports for additional areas of Costa Mesa and nearby cities:

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Costa Mesa Real Estate – Eastside Costa Mesa Homes 1-14-12

January 14, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Costa Mesa Real Estate – Eastside Costa Mesa Homes 1-14-12

 

Eastside Costa Mesa is a charming area of Costa Mesa which borders Newport Beach, and, as a result, tends to have higher property values than some other areas of the city. It is bounded by Irvine Boulevard on the east, Newport Boulevard on the west, 15th Street on the south and Mesa Drive on the north.

Most of the original lots in Eastside Costa Mesa are around 10,000 square feet, a large size lot in Orange County, which allows for space to expand smaller, older homes if desired. Many of the lots have been cut up with more homes or condos replacing the older homes.

Eastside Costa Mesa is known for wide streets and lovely, mature trees, homes with picket fences and an eclectic mix of different types of homes. It also has 17th Street, Triangle Square and Costa Mesa Courtyards nearby for shopping and restaurants.

The current real estate market report for Eastside Costa Mesa Real Estate is below:

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Although Eastside Costa Mesa is still experiencing a seller’s market and the number of homes for sale are down, so have the number of sales over the past few months.

If you are interested in selling or buying a home in Eastside Costa Mesa, call Christine Donovan at 714.319.9751.

See below for homes currently for sale in Eastside Costa Mesa.

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 78. See more East Costa Mesa community real estate.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

  1. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 4,119 sq ft
    Lot size: 10,800 sq ft
  2. 3 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 1,516 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,030 sq ft
  3. 4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 3,000 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,967 sq ft
  4. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,516 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,387 sq ft
  5. 5 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 3,128 sq ft
    Lot size: 17,323 sq ft

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Market reports for additional areas of Costa Mesa and nearby cities:

Copyright © 2012 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Costa Mesa Real Estate News – Eastside Costa Mesa Market Report.

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Costa Mesa Homes 1-7-12

January 12, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Costa Mesa Homes

Costa Mesa Real Estate Market Report

 

Originally no more than a way station built by Spanish missionaries, Costa Mesa’s first real estate development occurred in the 1880s. This failed to prosper, but since that time, Costa Mesa has flourished.

Long time residents may remember when the area was called Fairview and Paularino. Today, the city is a focal point in Orange County with the Orange County Performing Arts Center, South Coast Repertory Theatre and South Coast Plaza as major drawing points. It is hard to believe that Costa Mesa was once nicknamed “Goat Hill” because of how rural it was.

Modern day Costa Mesa real homes began as beach bungalows just minutes from the ocean. Even then, Costa Mesa, which borders Newport Beach, captured the best of Newport Beach living at a fraction of the cost of living in Newport. While Costa Mesa may be more affordable than comparable homes in Newport Beach or Corona Del Mar, this is a relative matter as all of Orange County real estate with its Mediterranean climate is perceived to be some of the most desirable in the United States.

The market report for Costa Mesa homes is below:

 

 

 

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Costa Mesa is currently in a seller’s market with just over 3 months of inventory on the market.  This suggests that homes are selling fairly quickly, especially those that are priced well.

If you would like more information about buying and selling Costa Mesa homes, please contact me at 714-319-9751.

Please the homes currently for sale in Costa Mesa below:

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 266. See more city of Costa Mesa real estate.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

  1. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,014 sq ft
  2. 2 beds, 2 full baths
    Home size: 975 sq ft
  3. 2 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 1,722 sq ft
    Lot size: 20,940 sq ft
  4. 4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 3,000 sq ft
    Lot size: 7,047 sq ft
  5. 4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
    Home size: 1,722 sq ft
    Lot size: 20,940 sq ft

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Market reports for additional areas of Costa Mesa and nearby cities:

Copyright © 2012 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Costa Mesa Homes.

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Central Costa Mesa Homes for Sale 1-7-12

January 12, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Costa Mesa Real Estate News

Central Costa Mesa Homes Report

Central Costa Mesa is an area of the city, triangular in shape, which is bordered by Harbor Boulevard, Baker Street and Newport Boulevard/ the 55 Freeway.  It includes the College Park neighborhood.

The Market Report for Central Costa Mesa Homes is below:

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 central costa mesa absorption 1 7 12 Central Costa Mesa Homes for Sale 1 7 12

 

Central Costa Mesa is experiening a sellers’ market with approximately 3 months of inventory on the market.  Additionally, we’re starting to see more sales.

Market reports for additional areas of Costa Mesa and nearby cities:

For homes currently for sale in Central Costa Mesa, please see below.

Showing properties 1 - 5 of 62. See more Central Costa Mesa community real estate.
(all data current as of 2/22/2012)

  1. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,383 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,059 sq ft
  2. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Home size: 2,453 sq ft
    Lot size: 3,764 sq ft
  3. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,383 sq ft
    Lot size: 4,968 sq ft
  4. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,383 sq ft
    Lot size: 3,683 sq ft
  5. 4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 2,383 sq ft
    Lot size: 5,494 sq ft

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Costa Mesa Christmas Tree Recycling

January 1, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Costa Mesa Christmas Tree Recycling

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This year Costa Mesa Christmas tree recycling will occur between December 26, 2o11 and January 13, 2012.

Trees that are taller than 6 feet in height need to be cut in half. All decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed, and the Christmas tree should be placed at the curb for collection.

 

If your trash is collected by Waste Management, trees should be placed on the curb.  If it’s collected by the Costa Mesa Sanitation Department, the tree should be placed next to your trash containers.

 

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