Trying to Value Your Costa Mesa Home without Help is Like Trying to Drink from a Firehose
Trying to Vaue Your Costa Mesa Home without Help
is Like Trying to Drink from a Firehose
There is so much information available today. If you want to fix your sink, or learn about a platypus or value your Costa Mesa home, it’s all out there on the internet for you to learn about.
There are many sites that publish information about Costa Mesa homes for sale and homes that have recently sold like Zillow or Trulia to name a few. As a Costa Mesa seller this certainly gives you a basis to start from in valuing your home, but it doesn’t give you the whole picture.
It doesn’t help you assess the market absorption rate (the number of months it would take for all homes currently on the market to sell). In many cases, you won’t have the private agent information, and often there are not enough pictures to assess the true condition of the house.
Sometimes, if a Costa Mesa home is a little unusual, for instance a detached condo or an attached single family home, it may be even harder for you to value your property on your own.
Further, Zillow will tell you that in Orange County, approximately 85% of their Zestimates are within 20% of the sales price, and that they have a median error of 7.5%. So on a $500,000 home, their Zestimates may be off as much as $100,000.
If you have hundreds of homes to pick from, which ones are most comparable to yours? If you have several that are short sale, should they be evaluated any differently from any equity seller? What about REOs? What if no homes have sold in your neighborhood recently, then what do you do?
There is so much information on the internet, but how can you use it properly to evaluate the value of your Costa Mesa home?
Zillow itself says that its Zestimates are just a starting place. If you’re considering selling your Costa Mesa home or just want to know it’s value, it’s best to get the opinion of a real estate professional rather than attempting to drink from the firehose known as the internet to get a value for your home.
I’m happy to offer a complimentary evaluation of your Costa Mesa home value. Please give me a call a 714-319-9751.
If You Haven’t Found Your Costa Mesa Home after the First 10, It’s Time to Think Again
February 25, 2012 by Christine · 2 Comments
If You Haven’t Found Your Costa Mesa Home after
the First 10, It’s Time to Think Again
When you first start your home for your Costa Mesa home, you probably have some idea of what you’re looking for:
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Neighborhood
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Price
You start out excited and ready to go, but after going out to look out homes a few times and seeing nearly a dozen, if you haven’t found “the” Costa Mesa home for you, you may be feeling discouraged.
Perhaps you’ve decided not to buy a short sale or an REO/Foreclosure. Perhaps your price doesn’t quite get you the Costa Mesa home you were hoping it would.
Whatever the reason, if you’ve seen 10 Costa Mesa homes and haven’t found one on which you want to make an offer, I tell my buyers that it’s time to re-evaluate what you really want.
It may be time to consider one less bedroom, or maybe you’ve realized you would rather pay a little bit more and buy a single family home rather than a condo.
Rather than being frustrated after looking at 30 homes, doesn’t it make sense to sit down and rethink everything and start again with a fresh perspective?
If you’re thinking about buying a Costa Mesa home, please give me a call at 714-319-9751 so that I can help you buy your new home while staying on track and focused on what is truly important to you.
See Costa Mesa Homes for sale below:
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1 - 5 of 181.
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(all data current as of
5/17/2012)
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$539,999 : 1705 Labrador, Costa Mesa3 beds, 2 full baths
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$825,000 : 2037 Mandarin Dr, Costa Mesa5 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$320,000 : 2405 Richmond Way, Costa Mesa3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$539,000 : 2702 San Lucas Ln, Costa Mesa3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$529,000 : 967 Magellan St, Costa Mesa3 beds, 2 full baths
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Saving Huntington Beach Homes from Foreclosure
February 4, 2012 by Christine · 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.
Costa Mesa Parks – Fairview Park
January 28, 2012 by Christine · 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.
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.
Why You Should Do as I Say when Selling Your Costa Mesa Home and Not as I Do
January 21, 2012 by Christine · 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.
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:
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1 - 10 of 186.
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(all data current as of
5/17/2012)
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$699,000 : 825 Spirit St, Costa Mesa4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
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$359,000 : 2550 Elden Ave D, Costa Mesa2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$539,999 : 1705 Labrador, Costa Mesa3 beds, 2 full baths
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$825,000 : 2037 Mandarin Dr, Costa Mesa5 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$320,000 : 2405 Richmond Way, Costa Mesa3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$539,000 : 2702 San Lucas Ln, Costa Mesa3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$529,000 : 967 Magellan St, Costa Mesa3 beds, 2 full baths
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$419,900 : 826 Joann St, Costa Mesa3 beds, 2 full baths
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$474,900 : 2100 Monrovia Ave, Costa Mesa4 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$439,000 : 881 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa2 beds, 1 full bath
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
Westside Costa Mesa Homes Costa Mesa Real Estate News 1-12-12
January 15, 2012 by Christine · 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:
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:
Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report
South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Homes
Huntington Beach Real Estate News
Fountain Valley Real Estate News
Balboa Peninsula Real Estate Report
Newport Heights Real Estate News
Balboa Island Real Estate News
Newport Shores Real Estate News
Click Costa Mesa to see homes currently for sale or see below.
Please see below for homes in Westside Costa Mesa.
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1 - 5 of 40.
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(all data current as of
5/17/2012)
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$2,395,000 : 687-691 Victoria St, Costa Mesa0 beds, 0 baths
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$1,200,000 : 1143 Aviemore Ter, Costa Mesa3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$825,000 : 1186 Gleneagles Ter, Costa Mesa4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
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$780,000 : 2120 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa0 beds, 0 baths
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$689,000 : 2052 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa0 beds, 0 baths
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.
Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Homes – Costa Mesa Real Estate Report 1-12-12
January 15, 2012 by Christine · 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.
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.
The Market Report for Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Homes is below:
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
5/17/2012)
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$1,249,000 : 2866 Boa Vista Dr, Costa Mesa6 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$1,000,000 : 1788 Hummingbird Dr, Costa Mesa5 beds, 3 full baths
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$984,900 : 2026 Lemnos Dr, Costa Mesa4 beds, 3 full baths
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$849,000 : 2061 Phalarope Ct, Costa Mesa4 beds, 3 full baths
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$825,000 : 2037 Mandarin Dr, Costa Mesa5 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Market reports for additional areas of Costa Mesa and nearby cities:
Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report
South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Homes
Huntington Beach Real Estate News
Fountain Valley Real Estate News
Balboa Peninsula Real Estate Report
Newport Heights Real Estate News
Balboa Island Real Estate News
Newport Shores Real Estate News
For more information on buying or selling a home in Mesa Verde Costa Mesa, please contact Christine Donovan at 714.319.9751.
Costa Mesa Real Estate – Eastside Costa Mesa Homes 1-14-12
January 14, 2012 by Christine · 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:
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 56.
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(all data current as of
5/17/2012)
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$1,299,000 : 493 Flower St, Costa Mesa4 beds, 1 full, 2 part baths
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$1,175,000 : 236 Magnolia St, Costa Mesa3 beds, 3 full baths
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$1,165,000 : 285 Sierks, Costa Mesa4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$1,149,000 : 497 Abbie Way, Costa Mesa4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$1,099,000 : 421 Cambridge Cir, Costa Mesa3 beds, 2 full baths
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Market reports for additional areas of Costa Mesa and nearby cities:
Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report
South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Homes
Huntington Beach Real Estate News
Fountain Valley Real Estate News
Balboa Peninsula Real Estate Report
Newport Heights Real Estate News
Balboa Island Real Estate News
Newport Shores Real Estate News
Copyright © 2012 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Costa Mesa Real Estate News – Eastside Costa Mesa Market Report.
