Is Your Offer for on a Costa Mesa Home More Likely to be Accepted if You Pay the Seller’s Closing Costs?
February 21, 2010 by Christine · Leave a Comment
Is Your Offer for on a Costa Mesa Home More Likely to be Accepted if You Pay the Seller’s Closing Costs?
Even though the real estate market has had a huge decline, many of the homes in Costa Mesa and throughout Orange County are receiving multiple offers. This is because there is not a lot of [...]
How Do Foreclosures Work? Purchasing a Costa Mesa Foreclosure
February 18, 2010 by Christine · Leave a Comment
How Do Foreclosures Work? Purchasing a Costa Mesa Foreclosure
If you’re considering purchasing a bank owned foreclosure in Costa Mesa or elsewhere in Orange County, it’s important to understand how these differ from a traditional, equity sale.
A bank owned foreclosure, also known as an REO is a result of the bank/lender taking a property back from [...]
Newport Beach Short Sales – Current Report
February 10, 2010 by Christine · Leave a Comment
Orange County has seen a large decline in median values in the last few years. Newport Beach, though perhaps not as badly hit due to its location next to the coast, has also seen a decline which becomes more obvious when looking at the number of short sales.
Of the 472 homes for sale in Newport Beach, [...]
Huntington Beach Short Sales – Current Report
February 10, 2010 by Christine · Leave a Comment
Like the rest of Orange County, Huntington Beach has seen a large decline in prices in the past few years. As a result, short sales have become common place.
In reviewing the numbers, it’s obvious the current Huntington Beach real estate market reflects this loss in value.
Of the 489 homes currently for sale in Huntington Beach, [...]
Costa Mesa Short Sales – Current Data Report
February 10, 2010 by Christine · Leave a Comment
Short sales have become a fact of life in all areas of Orange County real estate, and Costa Mesa is no exception.
Of the 176 homes currently for sale in Costa Mesa, 57 homes are short sales or in the foreclosure process. This is over 32% of the current inventory of homes.
Of the 154 homes that are [...]
February 8, 2010 by Christine · Leave a Comment
1646 Honeywood Court – Brea, CA 92821
January 14, 2010 by Christine · Leave a Comment
This lovely condo features an open, spacious kitchen with an eating area attached. It looks out onto a lovely outdoor patio.
Per title records this home is a three bedroom.
However, it appears to have been converted to a two bedroom at some point in time.
It is likely that it would be possible to convert it back [...]
2267 Carriage Drive – Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
January 12, 2010 by Christine · Leave a Comment
Offered at: $900,000
Lovely equestrian home in secluded area with a country setting, yet close to town.
This home has lovely canyon views with a separate deck overlooking the canyon and a terraced lawn area.
4 bedrooms and a den, as well as a spacious living room and dining area, give this house plenty of living space.
Two of [...]
Newport Beach Real Estate News – Newport Beach Market Report
January 12, 2010 by Christine · Leave a Comment
Newport Beach real estate has come a long way since it began in 1906. Back then, bayfront houses sold for as little as $500. Today, homes in this area are priced in the millions of dollars as the area is considered prime, Pacific Coast property. Areas of Newport Beach include Corona Del Mar, Balboa Island, [...]
Why Are Orange County Homes so Expensive?
January 12, 2010 by Christine · Leave a Comment
Have you ever wondered why Orange County homes are so expensive?
Have you ever heard the old adage about real estate that the most important thing is location, location, location? This has never been more true than in Orange County.
At a time when the comments on Facebook are that my niece is a popsicle and my [...]
