EXPOSE YOURSELF IN COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE!   There is much debate among real estate professionals about the value of holding an Open House.  Some insist these events help get the house sold.  Others argue it's an outdated practice in the digital age of virtual tours.  However, it's been estimated that nearly half of all buyers who visit open houses first learned about them on the Internet. With all the time and money that an agent puts into marketing your home, an Open House puts those very targeted buyers inside your home and in front of your representative.  One of the best aspects of the Open House is the feedback that visitors provide, feedback that can suggest you change your approach or make needed improvements. Aside from interest generated by the Web, the signs your ... 01/12/2011

The Living Room Salon in Costa Mesa The Living Room Salon is located at 125 Rochester Street, in East Side Costa Mesa is an eclectic salon. The Living Room salon occupies a former auto repair house, and there are metal doors, and crystal chandeliers. Also, there is incredible art work displayed throughout. I have been going to the Living Room for several years, and my stylist is Megan Kiefer. Megan does a great job at color and cut. She has an assistant Lonnie Kohlmyer and they are an amazing team. They are friendly and very professional.  I highly recommend the Living Room Salon in Costa Mesa. I have found all the staff to be friendly and professional. The Living Room Salon utilizes Kerastase products, so you know you are getting the best products utilized on your hair. They also have... 01/12/2011

Do Costa Mesa Short Sales Come with Wannabe Prices?   For a discussion of why Costa Mesa short sales are often priced well under fair market value, please see Orange County Short Sale Prices.   This post is about managing your expectations regarding price when you buy or sell a Costa Mesa short sale and also understanding why pricing is so important.   Pricing a short sale way under market or making an offer to purchase a Costa Mesa short sale way under fair market value (the value at which a willing and able buyer would purchase it from a willing and able seller) may seem like a great idea in some ways, (after all pricing low may result in getting a quick offer, and buying a home cheap seems like a perfect idea) but the banks may see it differently.   Before approving  Costa Mesa short... 01/08/2011

Costa Mesa Real Estate News - South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Market Report South Coast Metro is an area that encompasses both Costa Mesa and Santa Ana. However, the South Coast Metro area in Costa Mesa usually refers to the area east of Bear Street and north of the 405 (San Diego Freeway). It is at the junction of Orange County's 55 and 405 freeways. It is the area of Costa Mesa closest to South Coast Plaza. In this unique neighborhood, premier office space and world class shopping vie with first class dining and performing arts venues to form a cosmopolitan blend of culture and business.       The Real Estate Market Report for South Coast Metro is below:           Based upon general definitions, it appears that the South Coast Metro Costa Mesa homesshould be in a Sellers' Market though i... 01/02/2011

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: Based upon general definitions, it appears that Central Costa Mesa is returning to a balanced market with approximately 6 months worth of inventory. Market reports for nearby areas: 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 Homes Newport Beach Real Estate News Fountain Valley Real Estate News Balboa Peninsula Real Estate Report Newport Heights Real Estate News Lido Isle Real ... 01/02/2011

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 ... 01/02/2011

As the Old Year Ends, We Know a New One Will Bloom - Friday Fotos         This tree with the sun just peeking through makes me think of the year just ended and the new one that begins to bloom with fresh shoots at the beginning of the year, giving us each a fresh start. What will you do with your fresh start? 12/31/2010

  THE BUYER'S BLUEPRINT IN COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE Once you find a home you love and are ready to make the commitment, consider the Offer To Purchase as your blueprint for executing a successful transaction.  Your real estate representative will present your offer to the seller's agent, and the ball will be rolling. The most critical elements of your purchase agreement include your proposed offer price, what property will be included in the sale, inspection and financing contingencies, provisions for the disclosure and repair of any defects, requested seller concessions, your deposit or "earnest money" amount, and finally the expiry date of your offer. Your real estate agent will draft this document with you, explaining all of your options and what will happen once the offer i... 12/29/2010

Mesa Verde's Hidden Gem, Costa Mesa, CA!Location: Mesa Verde Estates 2Here's your chance to own a well maintained home in the Upper Birds tract of Mesa Verde! This 2 story gem welcomes you home with an elegant entry with skylight, crown moulding and hardwood flooring in the kitchen! This home has a very open feel with the kitchen flowing into the dining area and family room. Bathrooms have been remodeled and the master bedroom has a fireplace, walk-in closet and deck! Large backyard perfect for entertaining! Don't miss out on this great opportunity!InformationContact Information Larry WeichmanLarry@TeamWeichman.com(714) 241-4532Web Site: http://www.TeamWeichman.comContact Reply FormForward to a FriendView Other FlyersPricingPrice: $750,000.00Flexibility: NegotiableAdditional Pricing Inf... 12/28/2010

Click on this link for the real estate market report!     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 Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423  12/27/2010

Weichman Blows Away the Competition in Costa Mesa California Real Estate! Our January 2011 flyer!  Happy New Year! 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 Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423  12/27/2010

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... 12/26/2010

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 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:     Based upon general definitions, it appears that Westside Costa Mesa looks like it has gained a good amount of inventory / homes for sale over the last ... 12/26/2010

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:         Based ... 12/26/2010

  Team Weichman's Open House List for 12/25 & 12/26  Saturday, December 25th, 2010  Weichman Associates – Realtors Wishes You A Happy Holidays! Sunday, December 26th, 2010  2791 Bunting Circle, Costa Mesa 12 P.M. – 3 P.M. 2983 Ceylon, Costa Mesa 1 P.M. - 4 P.M.   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 Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423      12/26/2010

Eastside Costa Mesa Christmas Lights   If you've been to the Peanuts' House located at 2249 Santa Ana Ave. in Costa Mesa and have had a chance to visit Santa, who will be there through 12/23 from 7 to 9pm, and you still haven't had enough of the Christmas spirit, continue down Santa Ana to Lilac, which is just across from Kaiser Elementary. Down amidst the cul de sacs just off Lilac and Santa Ana, you will find that many of the homes have terrific Christmas lights displays.  Iris even has Santa on the corner, and if you're really lucky, the kids might even be out selling hot chocolate. If you know of other great Christmas lights displays, please be sure to comment below so that we can all enjoy them as well 12/19/2010

 Costa Mesa, California, home and property owners have been through soft market times recently and look for reason to be optimistic about upcoming January 2011 home sales.  December home sales have been slow at Costa Mesa and other South Orange County areas.  Home sellers at Orange County look for Super Bowl Sunday to kick off the big home buying season.  But this year it's late ... Super Bowl XLV scheduled for Sunday, February 4, 2011, at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. Costa Mesa home selling market shows pattern of decline during Januarys as compared with Decembers. December 2007 saw 31 Costa Mesa homes sold, with average sold price of $606,234. January 2008 saw 26 Costa Mesa homes sold, with average sold at 565,786. December 2008 saw 78 Costa Mesa homes sold, with average sold price of $... 12/17/2010

Team Weichman's Open House List for 12/11 & 12/12 in Costa Mesa California Saturday, December 11th, 2010 2983 Ceylon, Costa Mesa 11:00am-2:00pm 1053 Tulare Drive, Costa Mesa 1:00pm-4:00pm   Sunday, December 12th, 2010 2791 Bunting Circle, Costa Mesa 1:00PM- 4:00PM   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 Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423  12/10/2010

Who Fix M? I Fix M Do you need an auto mechanic in the Costa Mesa or Newport Beach area? I Fix M is an auto mechanic and is owned by Steve and Kimberlee Cusumano, and it is a place that I have utilized myself and would definitely recommend.  I Fix M's address and contact info is: 1720 Placentia Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949.645.5592 My daughter and I recently took her Chevy Tahoe to I Fix M in Costa Mesa at the recommendation of one of my neighbors. To make a long story short, there was a multitude of things that needed to be addressed on the Tahoe. Steve and his crew at I Fix M did a complete tune up and now it is running great.  Steve explained that with proper maintenance, the Tahoe would run for a long time to come. And Steve also had it back within a day so that my daughter coul... 12/09/2010

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 fra... 12/04/2010