COSTA MESA REAL ESTATECome home to cool ocean breezes from this beach close home. This townhouse is situated in the million dollar community of Eastside Costa Mesa. Boasting 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a 1 car garage this 1314 sqft home is perfect for entertaining with its oversized patio. Enjoy everything this area has to offer from OC's best shopping to Newport's Back Bay.View pictures and virtual tour at http://www.2554elden.com/Call Mike direct to schedule a showing at 949-716-1877 ORANGE COUNTY REAL ESTATE, FORECLOSURES, SHORT SALES.   SEARCH FOR ORANGE COUNTY FORECLOSURES HERE:  http://www.brokeroc.com/realEstate/ Orange 02/24/2008

With sellers anxiousness over trying to sell their homes qucikly (then finding the reality of the market), I've found one of the best ways to get a buyer off the fence is to offer incentives.I know it might sound like something out of the used car salesman's playbook, but I've found it to be very effective- and it can be done in a way to make someone serious about stepping up to the plate and making the offer.Recently, for example, I was selling a home in Costa Mesa, CA and it had been on the market for a little over 4 months. We received a real, real low ball offer which the sellers turned down ($200k under asking price of $750k).  Open houses had produce somewhat interested buyers, and I went back to many of them with an offer from the seller to buy down the buyer's interest rate, eff... 02/19/2008

What is the market doing in Costa Mesa, California?   What has been going on over the the past six months?  Is the credit crunch affecting individuals buying homes? Here is the average SOLD price per square foot in Costa Mesa for the past 6 months... 08/2007     $417 09/2007     $434 10/2007     $436 11/2007     $421 12.2007     $388 01/2008     $358 So far, for February, the average price per square foot is $409.  Between 2007 and 2008 the average price per square foot in Costa Mesa decreased approximately 8%. There is still plenty of money available for purchasing a home.  Before you decide to start shopping in Costa Mesa, California there are several things going on in the mortgage market that you should be aware of.  To find out how these changes  affect you, you should speak to a q... 02/18/2008

Well, regionally, you gotta love those new mortgage limits increasing locally here in Southern California. Affordability has been a problem in a big way for the last 4 years, and we're finally back to prices that are around levels we saw in 2004.We shoule start seeing savings of $3-500 a month on mortgages, which should be a good shot in the arm for our local market. 02/14/2008

Buy Now, Retire Later! REALTOR'S CORNER LARRY WEICHMANLarry@WeichmanRealtors.com  Have you been hearing that it's a buyer's market?  Take a look at local home prices.  Have you been told that there's no time like the present to plan your retirement?  Again, take a look at those prices, and then think about investing for your future.When retirement nears, many of us consider making a move, either to a more desirable location or maybe into a smaller home.  How do you think home prices now will compare to prices in the future?  Buyer's market or not, you can bet that home values will rise.Even if you're years from retirement, you could consider buying your retirement home right now.  If you've built up substantial equity in your current home, you're in a great position for financing on tha... 01/24/2008

Real Estate Blog Page  Friday, January 11th, 2008 REALTOR'S CORNER as published in the Orange County Register Buy Now, Retire Later! REALTOR'S CORNER LARRY WEICHMANLarry@WeichmanRealtors.com   Have you been hearing that it's a buyer's market?  Take a look at local home prices.  Have you been told that there's no time like the present to plan your retirement?  Again, take a look at those prices, and then think about investing for your future. When retirement nears, many of us consider making a move, either to a more desirable location or maybe into a smaller home.  How do you think home prices now will compare to prices in the future?  Buyer's market or not, you can bet that home values will rise. Even if you're years from retirement, you could consider buying your retirement home right ... 01/24/2008

Own In Costa Mesawww.OwnInCostaMesa.com Do you have a trusted REALTOR® to help you find a home in Costa Mesa? Whether you are relocating from out of state, or you are looking to move to Costa Mesa from elsewhere in California, Coast Mortgage Group is ready to serve you as a resource for all of your home buying needs.  We have partnered with the top REALTORS® in Costa Mesa to be able to refer you to them. Our mortgage planning experience is like none other - just ask all of the Costa Mesa homeowners who have bought a home with our help! We look forward to serving you. Our passion is helping people buy the homes of their dreams. Our office is located in Costa Mesa, and we pride ourselves in being Costa Mesa mortgage experts.  If you have any questions that need immediate attention, please... 12/02/2007

As a certified HOT BUYS specialist with First Team Real Estate, I am pleased to announce the next best system for buying a home in Southern California. The statistics are saying the only about 10% of the current inventory of homes is actually going to sell. First Team has put together a sophisticated system to analyze the current properties for sale. First Team agents search daily for new properties that come on the market. They then based on price, quality, and seller motivation score the properties to determine if they qualify to be given the exclusive designation of HOT BUYS. This program is creating such a stir that properties that are given the HOT BUYS designation are selling faster than anything else on the market, even in a little as 10 days. There is a lot of talk about how bad... 11/13/2007

In the last year over 100 mortgage lenders have gone out of business due to the "mortgage meltdown" as most of you might now it is getting much more difficult to qualify for mortgages in Costa Mesa. The reason it is difficult to qualify for your Costa Mesa mortgage is because guidelines have changed drastically. Even reverse mortgages in Costa Mesa are getting harder to qualify for, leaving many looking for a honest mortgage company in Costa Mesa.Since many mortgage brokers in Costa Mesa are going out of business, and others are not able to get you qualified, you need to call a reputable company to help you with your home mortgage in Costa Mesa. We here at America One Mortgage Group are a national company headquartered out of Southern California. We have offices in many states and fund ... 10/22/2007

   Since I live on the eastside of Costa Mesa I thought about creating a very special promotion that can mean thousands of extra dollars for local businesses. I call it the "Eastside Costa Mesa Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors Resource Directory," and you can now promote your business or services to your neighbors, absolutely Free.   Here's what we're doing: We are compiling information about your business to promote it exclusively to neighbors of Eastside Costa Mesa. Each person will get a 1/3rd page ad in which to promote...The name of your business, address, and phone number;The type of business you provide, plus anything special about your service;Any special offer you want to make to your neighbors for trying your business. You can use a coupon, or a simple promotion. We'll do all the t... 08/07/2007

 I am a lifetime resident of eastside Costa Mesa. I grew up here going to St. Joachim and after going to Mater Dei I ended up graduating from Newport Harbor. All three of my children will be going to Newport-Mesa schools in September with one  just starting Woodland, one starting at Ensign and my oldest will be a sophomore at Harbor. I am releasing a newsletter where I will share  money-making information about real estate and consumer assistance on a monthly basis, sign up on my website www.centralochomes.com. The housing market in my opinion is still going strong. It is still a buyer's market with 849 Single Family Residences (SFR) with a median listing price of $849,900 currently active (available) as of 7/31/2007. There were also 68 condos showing active as of the same date with a m... 08/07/2007

Lately there has been a lot of concern about properties being on the market for a longer period of time. Clients afraid of losing large amounts of home equity have been inquiring about what their homes would appraise for in today's market. This is why I have begun compiling data for my clients in various neighborhoods in Orange County.I have created a report for Mesa Verde residents to see the trends in the neighborhood, as well as to view comparable listings and recent sales. To request this report, you can visit the following site:MesaVerdeHomeValues.comMy staff will get your customized report to you within 24 hours.Additionally, if you need a referral to a great REALTOR® who can help you find a Mesa Verde home or elsewhere, please contact me! I'd be happy to refer you to a trusted ag... 07/20/2007

"Mamas, Grab your babies!"This year the Orange County Fair is serving up a special Old West Cattle Drive on Friday, July 27, when they will drive 300 Corriente Steer (big horns and all!) through the streets of Costa Mesa. The cattle drive starts at 10:30 a.m. at Fairview Park and will go south on Placentia, then east on Victoria, north on Harbor and east on Fair Drive before entering the fairgrounds at Gate 2 at Vanguard Way.  They should reach the fairgrounds by noon....just one question: Who's on the "afterwards clean street crew?"  06/27/2007

These are the top 15 real estate agents for Costa Mesa, California according to Point2Homes.com1. Namneet DhaliwalVisit WebsiteView ProfileSend ReferralCell:(714) 932-94092. Mike Stankewich, Realtor, MBA, e-PROVisit WebsiteView ProfileSend ReferralPhone:(800) 225-5947 x8660Cell:(714) 697-00383. James & Margret HoppeVisit WebsiteView ProfileSend ReferralPhone:(949) 400-10724. Paul TsutagawaVisit WebsiteView ProfileSend ReferralPhone:714-505-1220Cell:949-294-17575. Coldwell Banker Coastal AllianceVisit WebsiteView ProfileSend Referral6. Kathleen WilsonVisit WebsiteView ProfileSend ReferralPhone:714-968-1200 x110Cell:949-307-95517. James NollVisit WebsiteView ProfileSend ReferralPhone:714-832-8800 x 473Cell:714-931-89428. Michael BatesVisit WebsiteView ProfileSend ReferralPhone:(949) 461-7... 01/17/2007