Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 30, 2008 - Westside Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/31/08 12:54 AM
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:

Based upon general definitions, it appears that Costa … (2 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 29, 2008 - Eastside Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/30/08 12:00 AM
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 … (2 comments)

How To Add Widgets to Your Active Rain Blog - 12/28/08 12:41 AM
On my post How To Add a PayPal Button, Peter Testa asked me how to add widgets to his Active Rain blog.  I know this was a question I too had at one time, so I thought I would do a quick how to.
 The very first step is to see Brad Andersohn/Active Brad's post Approved Widgets to see if AR allows a particular widget. 
Once you get through that hurdle, you need to get the script code for the widget.  There is often information for this on the widgets themselves.  For instance, on the Local Schools Widget, there is a link at the bottom of the … (24 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 27, 2008 - Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/27/08 11:23 PM
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.
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Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 27, 2008 - Central Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/27/08 10:51 PM
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 … (0 comments)

Will You Help 5-Year Old Julian this Christmas Season? - 12/26/08 10:18 PM
This November, Julian was your average 5 year old boy.  He loved to build sandcastles, play with his monster trucks and Thomas the Tank Engine.  He loved to pick flowers and give them to people; he was learning to draw and prayed daily for food to drop down from the sky to feed hungry children.
                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                       
Then one day, unknown to him and his family, everything changed.  He was sick at school.  Ordinarily, this might not be a big deal, but over the next few weeks, Julian and his family would come to find that this was a symptom … (18 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 22 2008 - South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/23/08 12:21 AM
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:
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Peanuts House Christmas Display - Eastside Costa Mesa - Delights Kids for Over 40 Years - 12/22/08 05:35 PM
Are you looking to experience a little more Christmas spirit?
For more than 40 years the Jordan Family has presented the Peanuts House at 2269 Santa Ana Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA which has delighted children and adults alike.
Many times, both as a child and as an adult, I remember seeing this home with its incredible display of all things Peanuts.
Last night, I passed by, and it seems to have gotten even better. In Lucy's Dr. is in stand, they were handing out cider; Snoopy was sitting on a bench visiting with the kids, and Santa was taking pictures with … (4 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 20, 2008 - Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/20/08 11:57 PM
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, … (4 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 19, 2008 - Westside Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/20/08 12:07 AM
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:

Market reports for additional areas of Costa Mesa:
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100th Annual Newport Beach Boat Parade - Updated - 12/18/08 04:48 PM
Most of us think of Sunny Southern California when we consider the weather here in Newport Beach, but yesterday Mother Nature threw a storm at us that effected the first night of the Newport Beach Boat Parade.
Due to potential unstable weather conditions and strong winds, the first night of the 100th Annual Newport Beach Boat Parade was canceled last night.
If permits can be obtained from the City and permssion from Ruby's, which has to shut down for a few hours, is given, then the hope is that the fireworks will be rescheduled for Sunday evening.
If we obtain updated … (10 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 17, 2008 - Eastside Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/18/08 10:39 AM
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 … (0 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 15, 2008 - Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/15/08 11:52 PM
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.
… (4 comments)

Lil' Lighthouse Preschool Christmas Pageant Brings True Joy for Christmas - 12/15/08 01:21 AM
It seem the Christmas season is in full swing.  Last weekend it was Christmas parties; next weekend will be the Newport Beach boat parade and Dylan's first birthday.
But, this week was something special.  This Friday was Lil' Lighthouse Preschool's Christmas Pageant followed by Saturday at the Naple Island boat parade.  The pageant is quite an affair with 3-5 year old children singing their heart out about the true meaning of Christmas.  They dress in either festive Christmas attire or actual costumes and are taught sign language by the teachers to go with the words they sing.
As always, this is an amazing … (8 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 14, 2008 - Central Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/14/08 11:45 PM
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.
Market … (0 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 14, 2008 - South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/14/08 09:58 PM
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:
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Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 12, 2008 - Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/13/08 12:28 AM
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, … (0 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 11, 2008 - Westside Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/11/08 11:52 PM
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:


Market reports for additional areas of Costa … (2 comments)

100th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade - 12/11/08 03:10 AM
This year, Newport Beach celebrates its 100th Annual Christmas Boat Parade from Wednesday, December 17, 2008 through Sunday December 21, 2008. 
Although the parade has a new starting point this year, just off Bay Island, it will follow the same route and will start at 6:30 pm and end around 9:00 pm.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary, there will fireworks off the Balboa Pier at 6:25 pm Wednesday night just before the start of the parade.
This dazzling parade of lights features everything from multi million dollar yachts to kayaks all decorated for the holidays and participating in this local holiday event.
The Newport … (2 comments)

What Does Christmas Mean to You? - Enjoying My Son's (Almost) First Christmas - 12/11/08 02:53 AM
Is this Christmas holiday season any different to you than any other?
This year, there are constant reports that there is concern that consumer spending will be down during the holidays.  Why is it that this seems to be more important than other aspects of Christmas?
I know my five year old wants new toys, a remote controlled Tigger he saw on tv, Star Wars legos, but does he really need any of it?  Both of his toy boxes are filled to overflowing as are his closet, the closet under the stairs and our entertainment center.
This year, we're taking a step back … (4 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 9, 2008 - Eastside Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/10/08 12:35 AM
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 … (2 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 8, 2008 - Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/09/08 01:27 AM
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.
… (4 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 6, 2008 - Central Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/06/08 07:37 PM
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.
Market … (2 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 5, 2008 - South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/06/08 12:22 AM
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:
… (0 comments)

I Feel Like I've Been on Hiatus and Now It's Back to Real Life - 12/05/08 02:38 AM
It's amazing how much work can build up when you leave for two out of three weeks, especially when one is unexpected.
For months we planned to go to Pennsylvania for my brother-in-law's wedding.

We dreaded the potential complications of traveling with our 11 month old, Dylan and knew 5 year old David would be a trooper, veteran traveller that he is.
We spent 6 days in Pennsylvania, and while we were headed to Pennsylvania, my sister's twins arrived in Texas.


While on the East Coast, we attended Tim and Katie's wedding, I visited NYC with my sister-in-law,

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Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 4, 2008 - Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/05/08 01:02 AM
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, … (4 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 2, 2008 - Westside Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/03/08 01:22 AM
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:


Market reports for additional areas of Costa … (3 comments)

Orange County Real Estate Inventory = 6.9 Months to Sell All - 12/02/08 01:34 AM
According to the California Association of Realtors (CAR), it would take 6.9 months to sell all homes currently for sale in Orange County if the current rate of sales continues.  This is a huge decrease from the 17 months of inventory that existed last year.
Though the number of homes that have sold have increase dramatically, according to CAR, the median price of an OC home decreased by 28.6% to $490,360.
 
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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 … (4 comments)

Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute December 1, 2008 - Eastside Costa Mesa Market Report - 12/01/08 11:53 PM
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 … (0 comments)

The Twins are Here!! - 12/01/08 12:42 AM
My sister's much anticipated twins arrived on November 12, 2008, (see My Sister's Last Childless Birthday) several weeks ahead of schedule. 

They spent the first several days in NICU but were out of the hospital and home after only one week.

Lexi and Logan both weighed in at just about 4.5 pounds and came at just under 34 weeks.
I spent many months trying to explain to Coleen how different life would be with twins, but I don't think there's any way to explain it if you haven't experienced being a parent.  And, even then though I have two boys, … (34 comments)

 
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Author Bio: Christine Donovan is a real estate broker and attorney. She is a lifetime local resident of Orange County, and the head of the DonovanBlatt Team which specializes in real estate sales and purchases in the Orange County area with a focus on Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.

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