TeamWeichman.com Named Top Selling Team in 2011 For Costa Mesa Real Estate   Costa Mesa, CA February 20, 2012. Once again we are proud to lead the community as the top selling real estate sales team for 2011. Our team of buyers agents, in office design coordinator, escrow officers and transaction coordinator. Thank you to all of our clients who part of the Weichman Realtors family, may your new homes bring you years of happiness!    Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,”the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate”. Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larr... 02/22/2012

  East Costa Mesa is a most popular area at Orange County CA - with old-fashioned neighborhoods where people and kids walk and bike to visit each other, attend good schools, enjoy public parks, nice churches, shop at local markets and restaurants - at gentrified commercial areas on 17th Street. See link to all East Costa Mesa detached homes now listed - click here.  East Costa Mesa is located next to and inland from Newport Beach CA and within two miles of its Newport Harbor and the ocean.   East Costa Mesa home listed - $710,000 - 3 bedrooms and 2 baths - 1400 sf interior - MLS# U12000366 - IDX link        East Costa Mesa now has 35 detached single family homes now listed - with average listing price of $832,960.     East Costa Mesa home listed for sale - $895,000 3 bedrooms and 2 bat... 02/20/2012

Buying a new home in Costa Mesa California Real Estate? Get The Jump On The Market! Buying a new home in Costa Mesa California is all about making the best decisions, and you can only make the best decision when you have all the best information available. Start browsing the real estate market in your town now, maybe even before you talk to a real estate agent or for sale by owner seller. Our website at www.teamweichman.com is a fantastic resource for local listings, as well as school and community information, and a wealth of other useful information. In addition to visiting our website often, here are some other things you can do to help your search: Pick up Real Estate For Sale books for the area. You can often even find these at the supermarket! Read real estate ads in the local new... 02/13/2012

What is a short sale? This is a term that is gaining familiarity among those shopping for a home. Basically a short sale, a.k.a. short pay is a term that is used to describe real estate for sale where the seller is listing it and attempting to sell for less than is owed on the mortgage or mortgages. This does require approval from the lender. Some reasons real estate is listed as a short sale are relocation, divorce, job loss, medical problems, and the most common reason today is the mortgage has adjusted up and they can't afford the payments anymore. Patience is required when placing an offer on a home that is a short sale. Since it needs bank approval, it will take at least two months. Now, the current owner needs to be able to prove hardship and explain why they can't afford the paym... 02/09/2012

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 bea... 01/29/2012

Nature's Glory - Wordless Wednesday   It's amazing to me the colors that nature can provide some days.  I just had to pull over and take a few photos so that I could share them.   This photo was taken at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa.  It is completely unretouched and was taken on my phone.  01/26/2012

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 bathroom, y... 01/22/2012

Bella Bleu in Costa Mesa is hosting a fashion show featuring the Newport Harbor Varsity Dance Team coming up on Saturday, January 28, 2012. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Newport Harbor High Dance Team Arreis. The Fashion Show details are as follows: Saturday, January 28, 2012from 2:00 pm to 4:00 p Enjoy music from well known DJ Mark Crenshaw, as well as appetizers and drinks.   Bella Bleu is located at: 333 East 17th StreetCosta Mesa, CA 92627(949) 722.2538     Bella Bleu has beautiful women’s apparel, accessories and there is also home decor.   The Newport Harbor High Varsity Dance Team will be working the run way in Bella Bleu’s newest fashions.  Bella Bleu will be featuring winter formal dresses, and for those of you who are looking for a last minute dress, consider comi... 01/21/2012

Costa Mesa Real Estate News - Westside Costa Mesa Homes     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 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 real estate market report for Westside Costa Mesa 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 se... 01/21/2012

  GET ANNUAL FREE CREDIT CHECK   It never hurts to keep an eye on your credit report. Your financial credit score can help you now or down the road whether you are buying a car or a home or renting. Go to http://annualcreditreport.com  and get your free credit report.  While there, get a credit report for your minor children. They have a Social Security Number and agencies are finding identity theft on children. If you want to buy a credit score, go to Trans Union or Equifax.  Costs about $15.00 and would be informative. Stay away from freecreditreport.com. They are the largest seller of personal information of any URL in the US of A. Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,”the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate”. Lar... 01/17/2012

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 boundaries.     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 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 wonde... 01/15/2012

Costa Mesa Real Estate - Eastside Costa Mesa Homes   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.   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.   The current real estate market report for Eastside Costa Mesa Real Estate is below:       Although Eastside... 01/15/2012

Costa Mesa Real Estate News - Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa has thrived.   Long time residents may remember when the area was called Fairview and Paularino, but 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 its rural flavor. The modern day Costa Mesa real estate market began as beach bungalows just minutes from the ocean. Even then, Costa Mesa, bordering Newport Beach, captured the best of Newport Beach living at a... 01/15/2012

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. The Market Report for Central Costa Mesa Homes is below:     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. See below for HOMES CURRENTLY FOR SALE IN COSTA MESA. Market reports for additional areas of Costa Mesa and nearby cities:     Central Costa Mesa Homes Costa Mesa Homes Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report  Westside Costa Mesa Homes Eastside Costa Mesa Homes South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Homes  Huntington Beach Real Estate News Newport Beach Homes Fountai... 01/15/2012

    Electronic Recycling Event in Costa Mesa! Courtesy of Costa Mesa Chamber!   Coming this Sat. & Sunday! Bring us your old, unwanted or broken electronics and recycle them the "green" way! Just load up the car and drive over to Costa Mesa City Hall's parking lot, pull up where you see the signs and the courteous crew from Orange Coast Computers & Recycling will unload your vehicle for you. For your trouble you will receive some nice thank you items.... Orange Coast Computers & Recycling also offers complete hard drive data destruction for a nominal fee ~ in other words they shred your hard drive, literally! They will also recycle your used batteries, everything from AAA or watch batteries to car batteries! So what are you waiting for? Go clean out the closets, under the beds, the kitc... 01/10/2012

Big Home Little Price! Remodeled two story in established Mesa North community. Three bedrooms upstairs also feature a large master bedroom with walk in closet. Search all available listings. View all available foreclosures instantly. See community information. Search Recent Home Sales Weichman Associates, Realtors® Larry Weichman , Broker, REALTOR® CA DRE# 00573423 www.teamweichman.com | 714-241-4532 | Contact Us Laurie Weichman , REALTOR® CA DRE# 00932013 01/06/2012

  Costa Mesa is a popular Orange County CA city, especially for people who like a less frantic lifestyle, with biking and walking in residential neighborhoods. Costa Mesa is located next to and inland from Newport Beach and has economy primariloy based on retail (think South Coast Plaza), commerce, and light manufacturing.    Costa Mesa CA real estate for 2011: 654 Costa Mesa homes were resold during this past year 2011 - average sold price of $496,096 477 of those resold homes were single family, and others were attached condo homes.   167 of the resold homes were short sales (25.5 percent of market).   102 of the resold homes were REO lender owned (15.5 percent of market) Most Costa Mesa homes listed eventually sell on the market.   Costa Mesa  CA home and property sellers can expect... 01/04/2012

Costa Mesa Christmas Tree Recycling 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. Originally posted at . 01/01/2012

PROTECT YOUR HOME AND YOUR WALLET     If you own or plan to purchase a home, then you know that insurance is not just a luxury, it’s a requirement.  While you should not skimp on certain coverage items, there are some steps you can take to reduce your overall premium. If you have a security system installed (and operating!), you might lower your premium by 5% or more.  You'll just need to provide your insurer with a copy of your contract or latest statement.  Also, while newer homes have smoke alarms already installed, hooking them up in an older home might also reduce your premium by as much as 10%. Just like health or auto insurance, if you increase your deductible on homeowners insurance, you'll reduce your premium.  Just be sure you're prepared to pocket smaller repairs like broken... 12/28/2011

Blog It, Video It, They Will Come - Snoopy House on TV   Monday, as I was stepping out to an appointment, I received a call from NBC News asking for DonovanBlatt. I asked how I could help.  She told me that they were doing a story on the Snoopy House being moved to the Costa Mesa City Hall and wanted to know if they could use videotape that I had done on Snoopy House a few years ago. This was poor quality video on a little camera that also did video, but they wanted to show it as it had been before the Bank Foreclosed on Snoopy. I of course said, "Yes" and on tv that night there was my video with a credit back to me.  Too bad they didn't do the same on the video on their website, but still it proves that people will notice and pay attention.  I need to do more video, and this just reinf... 12/20/2011