Donovan Blatt Realty

Happy or Sad?  What Do You Think?  Speechless Sundays           The boys were playing a game of expressing their emotions.  The little one was game to try but having a little trouble with the concept.  What do you think?  Did he cut the mustard?  Was he…

Don't Use Acronym Stew When Talking Real Estate to People   REO      BPO      LTV      CLTV      DTI      GFE   If you work in the real estate industry, the letters above may make perfect sense.  If you don't it may look like a cross between alphabet soup and acronym…

What Will It Cost Me to Short Sale My Orange County Home?   Though you may want a clear cut answer, the true answer is, "It depends."   It depends on your hardship, your financial situation, whether your loan was used to purchase your home or if the loan is…

Costa Mesa Real Estate News - Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Homes Market Report 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…

Costa Mesa Real Estate News - Westside Costa Mesa Market Report Southwest Costa Mesa, better known as the Westside or Westside Costa Mesa, 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…