Costa Mesa's Neighborhood Blog

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.

Catalina Island Pelicans

Catalina Island Pelicans

 

 

Catalina Island Pelicans

 

I have been fortunate to live around the Pacific Ocean nearly my entire life and never tire of the beauty that is available at any time here.  This day, I was fortunate to capture a picture of two pelicans who apparently share my appreciation of the ocean.

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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.

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

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute - Huntington Beach Market Report

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute - Huntington Beach Market Report

Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball.

Surf City USA

It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities. Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates.

Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: Huntington Beach Homes,Huntington Beach Real Estate

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The real estate market in Huntington Beach has been adding inventory slowly but steadily over the last few months. This may begin to help the competition buyers have been experiencing, especially at the lower price levels.

Click Huntington Beach homes to see homes currently for sale.

Market reports for nearby cities:

Central Costa Mesa Homes

Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report

Westside Costa Mesa Homes

Eastside Costa Mesa Homes

Costa Mesa Homes

South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Homes

Huntington Beach Real Estate News

Newport Beach Real Estate News

Fountain Valley Real Estate News

Balboa Peninsula Real Estate Report

Newport Heights Real Estate News

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale. Copyright © 2010 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Huntington Beach Real Estate News- HUntington Beach Market Report.



For more information about buying and selling Huntington Beach homes, please contact Christine Donovan at 714.319.9751. Originally published at Huntington Beach Homes.

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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.

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

Costa Mesa Real Estate News - Costa Mesa Market Report

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 fraction of the cost. While Costa Mesa may be more affordable than comparable homes in Newport Beach or Corona Del Mar, this is a relative matter as all of Orange County real estate is perceived to be some of the most desirable in the United States.


The market report for Costa Mesa is below:

Costa Mesa Homes,Costa Mesa Real Estate

orange county real estate,orange county home value


Based upon general definitions, it appears that Costa Mesa Real Estate should still be in a Sellers' Market based on the level of inventory, many still seem to believe we are in a Buyers' market. However, I am starting to see more inventory in the last few weeks, which is moving Costa Mesa more toward a stable market rather than a buyers' or sellers' 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.


Market reports for additional areas of Costa Mesa and nearby cities:

Central Costa Mesa Homes

Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report

Westside Costa Mesa Homes

Eastside Costa Mesa Homes

Costa Mesa Homes

South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Homes

Huntington Beach Real Estate News

Newport Beach Real Estate News

Fountain Valley Real Estate News

Balboa Peninsula Real Estate Report

Newport Heights Real Estate News

See below for HOMES CURRENTLY FOR SALE IN COSTA MESA.


Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange County short sales or e-mail Me!

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale. Copyright © 2010 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Costa Mesa Real Estate News- Costa Mesa Market Report.



For more information about buying and selling Costa Mesa homes, please contact Christine Donovan at 714.319.9751. Originally published at Costa Mesa Homes

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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.

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

Costa Mesa Real Estate News - Central Costa Mesa Homes Report

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:


Costa Mesa Homes,Costa Mesa Real Estate

orange county real estate,orange county home value



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.

Market reports for additional areas of Costa Mesa and nearby cities:

Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report

Westside Costa Mesa Homes

Eastside Costa Mesa Homes

Costa Mesa Homes

Central Costa Mesa Homes

South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Homes

Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report

Newport Beach Real Estate News

Fountain Valley Real Estate News

Balboa Peninsula Real Estate Report

Newport Heights Real Estate News

Huntington Beach Real Estate News

See below for HOMES CURRENTLY FOR SALE IN COSTA MESA.


Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange County short sales or e-mail Me!

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale. Copyright © 2010 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Costa Mesa Real Estate News- Central Costa Mesa Market Report.



For more information about buying and selling Costa Mesa homes, please contact Christine Donovan at 714.319.9751. Originally published at Central Costa Mesa Homes

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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.

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

Costa Mesa Real Estate News - South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Market Report

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:

South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Real Estate,South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Homes,Costa Mesa Homes,Costa Mesa Real Estate

orange county real estate,orange county home value

Based upon general definitions, it appears that the South Coast Metro Costa Mesa homesshould 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.

Clickhomes for sale in South Coast Metro Costa Mesa to see homes currently for sale.

Market reports for additional areas of Costa Mesa and nearby cities:

Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report

Westside Costa Mesa Homes

Eastside Costa Mesa Homes

Costa Mesa Homes

Central Costa Mesa Homes

South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Homes

Huntington Beach Real Estate News

Newport Beach Real Estate News

Fountain Valley Real Estate News

Balboa Peninsula Real Estate Report

Newport Heights Real Estate News

Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange County short sales or e-mail Me!

Copyright © 2010 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Costa Mesa Real Estate News- South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Market Report. Originally published at South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Homes

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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.

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

Newport Pier Sunset - Nature's Palette on Display

Newport Pier Sunset - Nature's Palette on Display

 

 

 

Newport Pier Sunset

 

 

 

We are so fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful places on earth.  Few things could be better than walking through the surf while enjoying the beauty that only nature can provide. This is a photograph of the Newport Pier at sunset.

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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.

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

Lovely Catalina Island Home for Sale - Canyon Terrace

Lovely Catalina Island Home for Sale - Canyon Terrace

 

Have you ever dreamed of living on Catalina? If so this lovely Catalina Island home is for you.  It is conveniently located a few short blocks from Avalon, easy walking distance to town or to the boats.

Catalina Casino

 

 Catalina Island

 

It is a spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a comfortable backyard that opens up to a large greenbelt.  It has lovely views of the hills from the master bedroom and the the backyard and a peek a boo view of the ocean.  All for only $675,000.

 

 

Canyon Terrace Catalina Island Home

 

 

It features two balconies from which to enjoy the ocean breezes and a lovely front porch as well.

 

Canyon Terrace Balcony View

 

Catalina Island Home Living Room

 

This Catalina Island home also has two off street parking spaces large enough to park either a golf cart or a car.

This home has some of the lowest association dues in Avalon and is in one of the most well-kept communities along with being fee simple, not leased land.

Catalina Island master bedroom 

 

There have been upgrades to this home including stainless steel appliances and a tankless water heater in addition to the traditional water heater for the washer and dryer. There is also additional storage space in the large attic.

Whether you are looking for your new vacation home or just your new Avalon home, it is here waiting for you.

 

To see this home, please contact Christine Donovan at 714.319.9751

For more information about Catalina, please see Catalina Island information.

Originally published at Catalina Home for sale.

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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.

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

Newport Beach Real Estate News - Dover Shores Market Report

Newport Beach Real Estate News - Dover Shores Market Report

Dover Shores is located in Newport Beach on west side of the Upper Newport Bay and is bounded approximately by Dover Drive, Irvine Avenue and the bay.

Dover Shores

There are several different communities in Dover Shores, many with large lots. Because Dover Shores has been around for more than half a century, there are a wide variey of homes available from more entry level, older homes to brand new homes built along the bay and everything in between. Many of the homes are on the bay with private docks.

Dover Shores Private Beach

One of the nice features of Dover Shores is private beaches available to the residents. The Newport Aquatic Center rents kayaks and gives residents a place to store boats.

Westcliff Park

The current market report for Dover Shores is below:

Dover Shores Newport Beach Homes,Dover Shores Newport Beach Real Estate,Newport Beach Homes,Newport Beach Real Estate

orange county real estate,orange county home value

Real estate market reports for other areas and neighboring cities:

Central Costa Mesa Homes

Westside Costa Mesa Homes

Eastside Costa Mesa Homes

South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Real Estate Report

Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report

Newport Beach Real Estate News

Fountain Valley Real Estate News

Balboa Peninsula Real Estate Report

Newport Heights Real Estate News

Huntington Beach Real Estate News

Please click Dover Shores Homes for sale or the map below to see homes currently for sale.

For more information about homes in Dover Shores or to see any of the homes, please contact Christine Donovan at 714.319.9751.

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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.

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

Dover Shores Newport Beach - Living on the Upper Bay

Dover Shores Newport Beach - Living on the Bay

Dover Shores is located in Newport Beach on west side of the Upper Newport Bay and is bounded approximately by Dover Drive, Irvine Avenue and the bay.

 

Dover Shores

 

There are several different communities in Dover Shores, many with large lots.  Because Dover Shores has been around for more than half a century, there are a wide variey of homes available from more entry level, older homes to brand new homes built along the bay and everything in between.  Many of the homes are on the bay with private docks.

 

Dover Shores Private Beach

 

One of the nice features of Dover Shores is private beaches available to the residents.    The Newport Aquatic Center rents kayaks and gives residents a place to store boats. 

 

Westcliff Park

 

In addition to being conveniently located near the bay, it is also close to shopping with many different stores and restaurants along 17th Street.  Additionally, both Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza are within just a few minutes of this great community.  It is also within the Newport Mesa Unified School District.

 

Dover Shores on the Upper Bay 

 

This is a great location for people who want to be near the bay and enjoy taking advantage of all that living in Newport Beach offers.

Please click Dover Shores Homes for sale or the map below to see homes currently for sale. 

For more information about homes in Dover Shores or to see any of the homes, please contact Christine Donovan at 714.319.9751.

Dover Shores Newport Beach

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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.

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

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute - Huntington Beach Market Report

Huntington Beach Real Estate Minute - Huntington Beach Market Report

Huntington Beach well known as “Surf City USA” with its excellent surfing has 8.5 miles of beaches and over 200,000 residents with 11 million visitors annually coming to see events such as the US Open of Surfing, the Surf City USA Marathon and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball.

Surf City USA

It is also known as one of the 10 safest cities. Huntington Beach Real Estate offers a wide variety of housing from moderately priced condos to multi-million dollar estates.

Below is the current Huntington Beach Homes report: Huntington Beach Homes,Huntington Beach Real Estate

orange county real estate,orange county home value

The real estate market in Huntington Beach has been adding inventory slowly but steadily over the last few months. This may begin to help the competition buyers have been experiencing, especially at the lower price levels.

Click Huntington Beach homes to see homes currently for sale.

Market reports for nearby cities:

Central Costa Mesa Homes

Westside Costa Mesa Homes

Eastside Costa Mesa Homes

South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Real Estate Report

Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Real Estate Report

Newport Beach Real Estate News

Fountain Valley Real Estate News

Balboa Peninsula Real Estate Report

Newport Heights Real Estate News

Huntington Beach Real Estate News

Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale. Copyright © 2010 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Huntington Beach Real Estate News- HUntington Beach Market Report.



For more information about buying and selling Huntington Beach homes, please contact Christine Donovan at 714.319.9751. Originally published at Huntington Beach Homes.

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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.

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