Costa Mesa's Neighborhood Blog: December 2011

A blog about Newport and Costa Mesa with an emphasis on Costa Mesa Real Estate and Newport Beach Real Estate, written by a lifetime local resident of coastal Orange County whose knowledge of the area, combined with a strong background in mortgages, real estate and being an attorney, gives her clients many advantages.

Merry Christmas 2011 from Orange County, CA

Merry Christmas 2011 from Orange County, CA

 

 

 

Sometimes I realize how lucky I am to live where I do, and others I simply forget as this has been home for most of my life.

Today is Christmas, and I took a ride to the beach in 70+ degree weather.  Not only was the weather great; the scenery is beautiful, and I wanted to share a little of what my family and I enjoy each day.

 

I hope your Christmas was wonderful too! 

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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 home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

To Infinity and Beyond - Speechless Sundays

To Infinity and Beyond - Speechless Sundays

Speechless Sundays

 

 

Who needs fancy electronic toys?

The iPad2, DS, Wii . . these may be the fancy electronics all the kids wanted this year, but I'm here to tell you with just a little imagination and some cardboard, kids are ready to launch themselves in to space.

 

Though this rocket may take up a huge piece of real estate, it is something the kids have been playing with on an off all day.  It's great for their imagination and artistry as it allows them to color the entire rocket eventually

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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 home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

Blog It, Video It, They Will Come - Snoopy House on TV

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 reinforces that fact.

This is currently a big story because Snoopy has fallen victim to the economy.  Last month, Wachovia/Wells Fargo foreclosed on Snoopy, and it has been in the news ever since. 

For more about Snoopy House please see:

Snoopy House Delights All

Snoopy House

Peanuts House Eastside Costa Mesa

Peanuts House Christmas Display

The Bank Forecloses on Snoopy

Snoopy Moves to City Hall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

103rd Newport Beach Boat Parade - 12-14-11 to 12-18-11

103rd Newport Beach Boat Parade - 12-14-11 to 12-18-11

  The 2011 Newport Beach Boat Parade will run from 12/14/11 to 12/18/11. This fantastic holiday spectacle has been part of my holiday for as long as I can remember.

Newport Beach Boat Parade

The parade starts just off Bay Island at 6:30 each night and finishes in the same spot at about 9:00 pm. The parade is about 14 miles long. Click the link to see the Newport Beach Boat Parade Route.

Every year numerous boats are decorated with lights and blow up figures and play music as those aboard wave to the crowds who watch.

In addition to the boats themselves, another holiday event to enjoy in the Newport Harbor is the Ring of Lights. Many of the bayside homes and businesses also get in the spirit by decorating for the holiday season with lights and decorations. This makes a spin around the harbor well worth your time.

Again this year there will be fireworks on 12/18/11 for the last day of this year's Newport Beach boat parade. The fireworks will be launched from the Balboa pier and should be visible all around the harbor.

Please send us your pictures and let us know what you think about this year's Newport Beach Boat Parade.

Click to see Newport Beach Homes for Sale.  

Originally posted at Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade.

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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 home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

Wells Fargo Forecloses on Snoopy - What is the World Coming To?

Wells Fargo Forecloses on Snoopy

What is the World Coming To?

 

Last month the foreclosure crisis took a famous victim, Snoopy. Apparently, even Snoopy isn't immune to foreclosure which Wells Fargo proved when it foreclosed on Costa Mesa's famous Snoopy House.

Snoopy House with Santa

For nearly 45 years, Jim Jordan has created a Christmas miracle in his front yard and delighted children of all ages with his Snoopy house display which he began when he was only 14 years old, but this year, it looks like Snoopy won't be there nor will the rest of the Peanuts' Gang.

Snoopy House  

This year, the 80,000 who make their annual trek to the Snoopy House to visit with Snoop and the Gang and take pictures with Santa are doomed to disappointment.

Snoopy House Eastside Costa Mesa

For decades I have enjoyed Snoopy house, and just a week ago   my son asked when we would be going over to visit it. Not this year son.

This is particularly frustrating to me as there was equity in this home, and this didn't have to happen this way. Bad advice and lack of knowledged combined made bad situation worse. I've seen so many people in foreclosure and helped so many, but Snoopy fell victim and many will stand wondering how could it have happened to him while 80,000 "kids" will be disappointed.

Please don't follow in Snoopy's path, be sure you call someone to get your questions about foreclosure. You can call me at 714-319-9751, or call someone else, but please call someone.  

Originally posted at Wells Fargo Forecloses on Snoopy.

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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 home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 12-14-11 to 12-18-11

Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade - 12-14-11 to 12-18-11

  The 2011 Newport Beach Boat Parade will run from 12/14/11 to 12/18/11. This fantastic holiday spectacle has been part of my holiday for as long as I can remember.

Newport Beach Boat Parade

The parade starts just off Bay Island at 6:30 each night and finishes in the same spot at about 9:00 pm. The parade is about 14 miles long.

Click the link to see the Newport Beach Boat Parade Route.

Every year numerous boats are decorated with lights and blow up figures and play music as those aboard wave to the crowds who watch.

In addition to the boats themselves, another holiday event to enjoy in the Newport Harbor is the Ring of Lights. Many of the bayside homes and businesses also get in the spirit by decorating for the holiday season with lights and decorations. This makes a spin around the harbor well worth your time.

Again this year there will be fireworks on 12/18/11 for the last day of this year's Newport Beach boat parade. The fireworks will be launched from the Balboa pier and should be visible all around the harbor.

Please send us your pictures and let us know what you think about this year's Newport Beach Boat Parade.

Click to see Newport Beach Homes for Sale.

 

Originally published at Newport Beach Boat Parade.

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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 home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

RIP Clint Miller

There have been questions in the past days about whether or not there can be friendships/relationships formed through social media.  I believe Clint answered that question with a resounding yes.

If you would like to help his family through this difficult time, please see Mimi's post below.

Via Mimi Foster - Colorado Springs Realtor (EPIC Real Estate Group Colorado Springs Real Estate):

Clint Aaron Miller

March 8, 1971 ~ December 11, 2011

Clint MillerClint MillerMany of you knew and loved Clint.  He fought valiantly, but lost his struggle with cancer today.  I am so thankful that he knew that so many loved him and will help take care of Angela and his boys.  Rest in peace.

If you would like to donate, here is the information: (100% of proceeds are going to the Miller family)

Checks, money orders, cashiers checks (make them payable to: Christina Ethridge)

Christina Ethridge

110 S. Riverwood Court

Post Falls, ID 83854

Please text Christina when you mail a check - she wants to watch out for it and make sure it reaches her.  208-819-2965

Online payments:

Nikki Beauchamp will be taking those via a PP account - you can pay via paypal to: nicole@nicolebeauchamp.com.  Also, if your name is different from your name in PayPal (ie business name or some other moniker)-please include that in the note field too if at all possible. If you need to reach her for any reason and you are not otherwise connected on FB-if you would like to be connected-you can do that too, she doesn't mind, no need to ask- - msg to narbeauchamp@facebook.com (if you aren't friends she probably will miss the message) or Voice/SMS to  917-720-0987.

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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 home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

The Stockings Were Hung by the Chimney with Care - Speechless Sundays

The Stockings Were Hung by the Chimney with Care - Speechless Sundays

 

The Stockings Were Hung

 

I may not be ready for Christmas but the house sure is.

 

The kids and hubby did a great job helping me get the house ready for Christmas over the weekend.

 

Now that the stockings are hung, we just have to wait for Santa to show up.

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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 home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

Lovely, Remodeled Turtle Rock Irvine Home for Sale

Lovely, Remodeled Turtle Rock Irvine Home for Sale

This Turtle Rock home in Irvine has been remodeled with granite in the kitchen and both bathrooms. The master bathroom even had a tub added. In addition there is a wet bar with a wine fridge and hardwood floors throughout. If you're looking for an open floor plan that's ready to move in, this home is for you.

This Turtle Rock home is conveniently located across the street from University High School, UCI, and down the street from Turtle Rock Elementary.

Please see photos of this lovely Turtle Rock home below and contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751 to schedule a private showing

Lovely, Remodeled Turtle Rock Home


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$669,000
Single Family Home
Main Features
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Interior: 1,512 sqft
Lot: 3,675 sqft
Location
4975 Paseo Dali
Irvine, CA 92603
USA

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Christine Donovan

Christine Donovan

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(714) 319-9751
christine@donovanblatt.com
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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 home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.

Turnkey Quail Hill Irvine Home for Sale

Turnkey Quail Hill Irvine Home for Sale

This lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath Quail Hill Irvine home with an open floor plan awaits you.

It is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and the 405 and is well priced.

If you would like to schedule a private showing, please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751.

Lovely Quail Hill Home with Open Floor Plan


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$455,000
Condominium
Main Features
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1 Unit
Interior: 1,468 sqft
Location
398 Quail Ridge
Irvine, CA 92603
USA

To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below:


Christine Donovan

Christine Donovan

DRE 01267479
(714) 319-9751
christine@donovanblatt.com
http://www.donovanblatt.com



Listed by: Christine Donovan

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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 home? Is it worth less than you owe? Are you concerned about making your mortgage payment? For more information see Options to Foreclosures, understanding short sales or contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com to discuss your options.

If you want to buy a home or to list your property for sale, please click Newport Beach homes, Costa Mesa homes, Huntington Beach homes or Orange County homes.  Click the link if you are interested in buying a home at a courthouse auction sale.

Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.

Disclaimer: All information in this blog is deemed reliable but is subject to change at any time and is not guaranteed to be accurate nor are there any warantees either express or implied. This blog is not intended to offer any legal, tax or other advice.

Federal Government Disclaimer (MARS) 

  1. You may stop doing business with us at any time. You may accept or reject the offer of mortgage assistance we obtain from your lender [or servicer]. If you reject or accept the offer, you do not have to pay us.  
  2. Christine Donovan, DonovanBlatt and Donovan Group are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender; and 
  3. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale.