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By Evan Little, Eco, Live/Work, Sales and Management
(Surterre Properties)
Want to know when a home is for sale or lease in this neighborhood? Add your information by checking the box labeled "12 @ Elden" to be notified when a home becomes available for lease or for sale in this neighborhood. click here Previously another common Costa Mesa 12 unit apartment complex, now 12 fashionable homes available to purchase after a thorough 2008/09 renovation by Better Shelter. The 2nd project completed by Better Shelter in Costa Mesa. 1.7 Ocean Ave being their first. Homes have been subdivided, taken down to studs and meticulously renovated. It's VERY rare to see such a tasteful renovation with this many small homes on such a large lot. Typically these homes are knocked down and replaced by new, two story condos. It's refreshing to see a niche re-development style and mo...
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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
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 ...
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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
Costa Mesa Aquatic Center - Swim Lessons Costa Mesa Aquatic Center offers a great program with swim lessons for kids. The sessions this summer are as follows: M-Th 6/27 - 7/7 M - Th 7/11 - 7/21 M - Th 8/1 - 8/11 M -Th 8/15 - 8/25 The Costa Mesa Aquatic Center classes are between $40 and $45 and are for children from 6 months to 15 years. The classes are four days a week and twenty five minutes each. There are additional fees for non-residents. For more information, see Costa Mesa Swim Lessons. Other activities in Costa Mesa: Free Costa Mesa Concerts in the Park.   Originally posted at Costa Mesa Swim Lessons.
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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
Costa Mesa Concerts in the Park   This year, Costa Mesa continues its tradition of Concerts in the Park.  The concerts are held at Fairview Park which is located along Placentia next to Estancia High School.   The Concerts in the Park run from July 5 to August 2, 2011 each Tuesday night. They run from 5:30pm to 7:45pm, and the music starts at 6:15.   In addition to the music, Concerts in the Park also have kids' activities including face painting.  There is also food which can be purchased there.     The bands are as follows: July 5 - The Peggy Nelson Project - Current and Past Top 40 Hits July 12 - Time Bomb - Classic Rock July 19 - Help! - Beatles Tribute Band July 26 - Flattop Tom and His Jumpcats - Swing, Blues, Oldies August 2 - Dan Krikorian Band - Acoustic, Pop and Folk   So, com...
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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
Mom, Something's Different About the Park Today - Speechless Sundays     Civil War soldiers were not something my son expected to see while riding his bike through the park even if it was the day for the Battle of Costa Mesa, our annual Civil War reenactment. He was rather impressed by the whole spectacle.  
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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
Will Your Costa Mesa Home Get More than the 5 Ps of Marketing?     When you decide to sell your Costa Mesa home, be sure that it will be marketed using more than the 5 P's. You may be asking what are the 5 P's?   1.        Put it in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). 2.        Put a sign in the front yard. 3         Put a lockbox on the door. 4.        Put it in the newspaper. 5.        Pray it sells.   In a day and age when 90% of all buyers are online looking for homes, does it make sense to sell your Costa Mesa home using only the 5 P's?   We don't think so, and therefore, we have a 198 point marketing plan to get your Costa Mesa home sold.   A few of the points consist of:   A strong presence on Google           Lots of pictures because homes with multiple pictures for viewed 297% ...
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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
Victoria Elementary School Drama Club   Victoria Elementary School has so many great things to offer, and tonight I experienced one more.   My son has been in the drama club for the past several weeks, and tonight was their production of Alice in Wonderland. It was a great play, and the children were wonderful.  This was done in conjunction with Arts and Learning Conservatory.     The play was a lot of fun, and as we listened to what the children had enjoyed about drama, it was obvious that they had so much fun and learned a lot during their time in drama.     We are so fortunate at Victoria Elementary to have many opportunities like drama club for the education and enrichment of our children.
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By Andrew McGrath
(Donovan Group Realty)
  If you're trying to find your way out of the matrix, you may consider joining a group of computer hackers on Jne 7th at 7:00PM.  The group OC Hackers  is meeting at the microsoft store at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA to make plans for the annual Hackathon. The specific purpose of this non profit is to provide technological solutions to real world problems through advancements in mobile computing. They are a nonprofit corporation operated by volunteers for the benefit of their members and will hold training seminars for the general public.  The vision for this group is to meet, network, learn and share ideas to build a community of people from all backgrounds, entrepreneurs, business strategists, accountants, legal attorneys, contractors, marketers, fundraisers, directors, produ...
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By Larry & Laurie Weichman, A Tradition of Success
(Weichman Real Estate, A Trusted Name In Orange County Real Estate)
Weichman Realtors Open House List for 5/21 and 5/22  Saturday- May 21st, 2011 955 Junipero, Costa Mesa 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. 2900 Baker Street, Costa Mesa 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. Sunday- May 22nd, 2011 316 Joann Street, Costa Mesa 12 P.M. – 4 P.M. 3017 Grant Avenue, Costa Mesa 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. sk about our programs:  Low as 10% down! Owner will pre-pay your mortgae insurance! Save at least $100 per month! Down payment assistance available up to $12,510 or 3% of loan amount in the form of a grant, does not have to be repaid.  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 sal...
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By Andrew McGrath
(Donovan Group Realty)
Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra takes us on an Eastern European journey. First to Russia and Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet "Swan Lake." Then, on to Sibelius' tribute to his Finnish homeland in "Finlandia." And finally "Hora staccato," a virtuosic showpiece by Romanian composer Grigoraş Dinicu. This season marks the 18th anniversary of Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra. Formed in 1993, PSYO was the first Youth Ensemble offered to young musicians throughout and beyond Orange County by Pacific Symphony. Much like Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings, PSYO uses rotational seating at rehearsals and assigns three co-concertmasters and various co-principals in various sections which are rotated throughout the season. Members of all three ensembles are provided opportunities to meet guest artists w...
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By Larry & Laurie Weichman, A Tradition of Success
(Weichman Real Estate, A Trusted Name In Orange County Real Estate)
Foreclosure activity slows in April in Orange County and Costa Mesa Real Estate! Foreclosure activity slows in April in California Foreclosure filings in California fell to lows not seen since the fall of 2008. Notice of Default filings dropped 25.8 percent, and Notice of Trustee Sale filings fell 10.9 percent from March. On a year-over-year basis foreclosure filings were down as well, with Notice of Default filings down 28.0 percent and Notice of Trustee Sale filings falling 31.2 percent from April 2010. Foreclosure sale cancellations rose 27.0 percent from March. Acivity on the courthouse steps slowed from the prior month, with 17.2 percent fewer sales Back to Bank and a 15.8 percent drop in properties purchased by 3rd Parties, typically investors. The average Time to Foreclose conti...
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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
Costa Mesa Real Estate - Eastside Costa Mesa Real Estate News 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 the...
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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
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 wond...
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By Sharon Paxson, Newport Beach Real Estate
(Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties)
If you are you looking for a summer kick off event - come on down and join all our friends for a great Costa Mesa event, and casual Sunday afternoon at Pierce Street Annex to listen to Pinch Me!  Enjoy great music from this local band Pinch Me!, Enjoy a cocktai, dancing and fun. Also the always popular outside BBQS will be fired up, just like everybody there.   The members of Pinch Me! include Rick Allen, Raymond Borkton, Tom Kowalczyk, Greg Peters, Tom Solis and Gary Wails. This Costa Mesa event is being held  at Pierce Street Annex which is located at 330 East 17th Street in Costa Mesa.  Pinch Me! plays from 4:30 until 8:30 this Sunday May 15th – hope to see you there!  
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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
Lions Club Fish Fry It's that time of year again. The 64th annual Costa Mesa Newport Harbor Lions Club Fish Fry will be here June 4th and 5th. The Lions Club Fish Fry is held at Lions Park (also known as the Airplane Park) located on 18th between Park Avenue and Anaheim Avenue. The Lions Club Fish Fry helps the Lions Club to raise money for local schools and organizations. I have always enjoyed the rides and the games, and now my kids do too. This is in addition to the famous fish dinners and baby contest. I have been attending the Lions Club Fish Fry as long as I can remember and have many fond memories of my time there and am now raising a new generation of kids who look forward to it as much as I do. For more information, see Costa Mesa Lions Club Fish Fry.   Originally published at ...
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By Gregg Knight, Gregg Knight
(United American Mortgage Co.)
Gregg Knight of ApprovingSocal.com felt it is important to share more informaton about the benefits of FHA loans as the industry has changed and continues to do so. FHA Loans Allow a Blemished Credit History If your credit is less than perfect, FHA might be the loan for you. The benefits of Fha is that you may qualify for a loan even though you have had financial problems. FICO scores can be lower than those for a conventional loan. Bankruptcy. You can obtain an FHA loan two to three years from the date of your bankruptcy discharge, as long as you've maintained good credit since your debts were discharged. Foreclosure. If you keep your credit in excellent shape since a foreclosure, an FHA loan will be available to you two to three years from the final date of your foreclosure. FHA Loans...
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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
How to Get a Costa Mesa Home Sold Package the Costa Mesa Home Properly - make sure it's staged properly and ready to make a great first impression - remove the clutter - make sure it's clean Price the Home Accurately - Costa Mesa homes that are properly priced are selling - those that aren't are sitting or given low ball offers Market the Home with a Strong Marketing Plan - both online and off - if your Costa Mesa home isn't seen, it won't sell   The Results - multiple offers in less than 10 days with numerous visitors. Would You Like to Know How We Can Get Your Costa Mesa Home Sold? - We'd like to take a few minutes to discuss our 198 point marketing plan to get your home sold as quickly as possible. Please give us a call at 714-319-9751 to schedule your no obligation consultation.
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By Andrew McGrath
(Donovan Group Realty)
As many of you know, I am working towards my broker license (should be ready for the test this month!) and as part of my growth and learning I have been working with great broker to learn the trade. One of the more important areas of instruction has been in marketing homes and the brokerage. Today we set up a table at the Costa Mesa Branch of US Bank. About a month ago my mentor made contact with their staff after noticing that a local clothing store had set up a table with a few shoes on display to help attract new customers. We were scheduled in for the month of June and were just starting to talk about how we would like to set up our table when the US Bank rep let us know that we could set up for the month of May, just in time for selling season! Keep in mind though that this was jus...
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By Christine Donovan, Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M
(Donovan Blatt Realty)
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 ...
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