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.

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.

8 comments • Christine Donovan Costa Mesa CA Homes Broker/Attorney 800-610-7253 DRE01267479 • December 17 2011 05:39PM

Snoopy House - Costa Mesa - A Christmas Extravaganza - Holiday Part 3

Snoopy House - Costa Mesa - A Christmas Extravaganza

 If you have been to the Newport Beach Boat Parade and toured the decorated houses of Balboa Island, and are still feeling like something is missing in your Christmas festivities, we have one more local tradition that should not be missed.

Located at 2269 Santa Ana Avenue in Costa Mesa, the Snoopy House is a free event that has been helping Costa Mesa celebrate Christmas for over 40 years. Jim Jordan began creating the extravaganza when he was 16 years old in 1966 and has continued the tradition since that time. There was some question a few years back about whether it would continue after the death of his mother, but fortunately for all of us who have enjoyed it for decades and for the children and even those new to the area, it continues delighting young and old.

Snoopy House Costa Mesa

 

For many people, myself included, this tradition has been part of Christmas for many years, and now it is part of my children's Christmas tradition.  I know my children will insist on going again this year to enjoy all the Snoopy House has to offer.  We go to enjoy the animated decorations, which include several mechanized Christmas scenes, including the nativity all of which feature the Peanuts' characters made famous by Charles Schultz as well as to enjoy the cider at Lucy's "the doctor is in" stand, the "live" Snoopy who walks around and visits with the kids and Santa. 

It's an amazing display that draws around 70,000 people each year between Thanksgiving and New Years' Day.  Santa Claus is generally present at Snoopy House to visit with the children in the six nights prior to Christmas Eve from 7pm to 9pm, and Santa's elves will take a picture of the kids with Santa so they have a souvenir of their time with Santa.  Even well-behaved dogs are welcome to come and participate in the festivities and take their photos with Santa, so it is truly a family event.

Santa, as is expected, is wonderful with the children, handing out candy canes and listening to their Christmas wish lists.

There is more to explore at the Snoopy House than you would expect in this holiday event.  There is a guest book for all who would like to sign and to review what others have said.  There is also what my son believes is a magic outhouse.  He swears that in previous years, he's gone in and closed the door only to show up in another part of the "house."  It must require a special key, because this year, the operator wasn't there and the 10 or more people who tried to figure it out couldn't.  However, when one of the elves came along and asked to use the "restroom" before he hurried back to Santa's workshop, he miraculously disappeared and was not heard from again that evening.

All of the volunteers who help with this spectacular house seem to truly love what they do and happily give their time and energy to bring smiles to the faces of young and old alike.

 

Snoopy House Costa Mesa

As if this isn't enough, to give back further to the community, the Snoopy House in Costa Mesa collects canned food and toys for those in need. 

If you do stop by the Snoopy House and have pictures, I would love to see them.  I hope you have a wonderful time.

Originally published at Snoopy House Costa Mesa.

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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.

2 comments • Christine Donovan Costa Mesa CA Homes Broker/Attorney 800-610-7253 DRE01267479 • October 31 2010 11:57AM