The Mesa Verde neighborhood of Costa Mesa was largely built around the Mesa Verde 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,
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06/21/2009
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
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06/21/2009
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
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06/21/2009
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 Fa
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06/21/2009
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'
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06/21/2009
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 C
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06/21/2009
Most people probably realize that real estate agents get paid by commission, but who pays that commission? The answer is, it depends. The most common scenario is that an agent is paid by the seller when the house is sold. Usually, the seller enters into a listing agreement with the listing a
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06/21/2009
The Super Pass allows access to the entire Fair for one price if purchased by June 28, 2009. The pass is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors (60+) and $15 for children 6 to 12. The Orange County Fair runs this year from July 10 to August 9. For more information see Super Pass. Curious to see what t
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06/21/2009
According to the IRS, a taxpayer who has owned rental property for the past three years may qualify for the credit. That person may not have lived and used the home as a primary residence for the past three years. So, for those who have rental properties but do not live in a house you own and
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06/21/2009
Do you ever feel like you have big shoes to fill? Perhaps a parent, grandparent, teacher, or mentor? For me, I have several sets of shoes that I feel I should be filling. My sister, my little sister no less, has been selling hundreds of houses out in Texas, being rookie of the year and doing an
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06/14/2009
