East Side Costa Mesa Market Trends October 2007 to October 2008 East Side Costa Mesa is a charming area of Costa Mesa with beautiful tree lined streets, and charming homes. Located on the border of Newport Beach, east side Costa Mesa is a great place to live. Enjoy the beach weather and cool ocean breezes. East side Costa Mesa is walking distance to shopping and dining. Costa Mesa has many older homes and craftsman style homes as well, there is definite charm to this area that attract many home owners, residents and buyers seek out this area. The school district is great, and many of the kids in the homes in East Side Costa Mesa attend Mariners Elementary School which is an award winning school. Located right next to the new Newport Beach public library, Mariners School has an excellent... 10/20/2008

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 is below: Based upon general definitions, it appears that Central Costa Mesa should be in a Sellers' Market though it still appears to be a Buyers' market. Given all that is going on in the credit market and the banking industry, we are in an unusual time and will have to see what happens over the next few months as things hopefully begin to stabilize. For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the value of a particular home please visit Costa Mesa home values Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange... 10/19/2008

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 Market Report for South Coast Metro is below: Based upon general definitions, it appears that the South Coast Metro area of Costa Mesa should be in a Sellers' Market though it still appears to be a Buyers' market. Given all that is going on in the credit market and the ban... 10/17/2008

  The Mesa Verde neighborhood of Costa Mesa was largely built around the MesaVerde Country Club, a private club and golf course Costa Mesa Country Club, which is a private course, is also located within Mesa Verde's boundaries.Most of the homes in Mesa Verde 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 wonderful area of Costa Mesa. The Market Report for Mesa Verde is below:div> Based upon... 10/16/2008

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 market report for Westside Costa Mesa is below: For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the value of a particular home please visit Costa Mesa home values Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange C... 10/14/2008

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 market report for Eastside Costa Mesa is below: For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the... 10/13/2008

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 became an agricultural center known for apples and lima beans. 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 fraction... 10/12/2008

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 is below: Based upon general definitions, it appears that Central Costa Mesa should be in a Sellers' Market though it still appears to be a Buyers' market. Given all that is going on in the credit market and the banking industry, we are in an unusual time and will have to see what happens over the next few months as things hopefully begin to stabilize. For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the value of a particular home please visit Costa Mesa home values Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange... 10/11/2008

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 Market Report for South Coast Metro is below: Based upon general definitions, it appears that the South Coast Metro area of Costa Mesa should be in a Sellers' Market though it still appears to be a Buyers' market. Given all that is going on in the credit market and the ban... 10/10/2008

The Mesa Verde neighborhood of Costa Mesa was largely built around the MesaVerde Country Club, a private club and golf course Costa Mesa Country Club, which is a private course, is also located within Mesa Verde's boundaries. Most of the homes in Mesa Verde 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 wonderful area of Costa Mesa. The Market Report for Mesa Verde is below: Based upon ge... 10/09/2008

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 market report for Westside Costa Mesa is below: For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the value of a particular home please visit Costa Mesa home values Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange C... 10/08/2008

Friday, October 10, 2008 Casino Night at Halecrest Clubhouse 3107 Killybrooke Lane, Costa Mesa from 6:30 -11:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. There is also going to be a Texas Hold ‘em Tournament with a $75 buy in and prizes for the winners. All proceeds raised are for the benefit of Bill Thomas and the Thomas Family. Bill suffered a stroke a year ago that left him a quadriplegic. He has a young son and wife. Last year funds were raised to assist in retrofitting the Thomas' residence so that Bill would be able to move in his wheel chair in the home. The family continues to struggle financially. The money donated is tax deductible and checks for the event should be made payable to NTAF Southwest Spinal Cord Injury fund and referencing "In Honor of Bill Thomas." Fo... 10/08/2008

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 market report for Eastside Costa Mesa is below: For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the... 10/06/2008

Costa Mesa offers a First Time Buyer Program which offers a deferred second mortgage to qualified buyers. If (1) your income fits the following criteria: 1 person $70,600 2 person $80,700 3 person $90,800 4 person $100,900 5 person $109,000 6 person $117,000 7 person $125,100 8 person $133,200 (2) you have not owned a property in the last three years, (3) you have three (3%) down, (4) you would like to purchase a home in Costa Mesa, please e-mail Me immediately or call me at 714-319-9751 so that we may begin the process and try to beat the deadline to get you into your new Costa Mesa home.    *************************************************************************** About the author: Christine Donovan is a California Residential Real Estate Broker with experience in assisting clients b... 10/05/2008

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 became an agricultural center known for apples and lima beans.  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 frac... 10/05/2008

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 is below: < Based upon general definitions, it appears that Central Costa Mesa should be in a Sellers' Market though it still appears to be a Buyers' market. Given all that is going on in the credit market and the banking industry, we are in an unusual time and will have to see what happens over the next few months as things hopefully begin to stabilize. For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the value of a particular home please visit Costa Mesa home values Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Oran... 10/04/2008

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 Market Report for South Coast Metro is below: For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the value of a particular home please visit Costa Mesa home values Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a ... 10/03/2008

The City of Costa Mesa will be having its Emergency Services Expo: Sunday - October 12, 2008 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Fire Station #4 2300 Placentia Ave.   FREE DEMONSTRATIONS Police Dog Exercises Helicopter Display S.W.A.T. Demonstration Structure Fire Extinguishment Smoke Ventilation High Rise Rescue and Rappelling   SHRED-A-THON They will shred important documents for people who bring them.   Free parking Available at Estancia High School Bring the kids and enjoy a great day learning more about our City's emergency services.   *************************************************************************** About the author: Christine Donovan is a California Residential Real Estate Broker with experience in assisting clients buy and sell residential real estate. Are you upside down in your ho... 10/02/2008

The Mesa Verde neighborhood of Costa Mesa was largely built around the MesaVerde Country Club, a private club and golf course Costa Mesa Country Club, which is a private course, is also located within Mesa Verde's boundaries. Most of the homes in Mesa Verde 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 wonderful area of Costa Mesa. The Market Report for Mesa Verde is below: For more info... 10/02/2008

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 market report for Westside Costa Mesa is below: For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the value of a particular home please visit Costa Mesa home values Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange C... 10/01/2008