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.
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.
Below is the Costa Mesa market report for October 5, 2008:
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.
For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the value of a particular home please visit Costa Mesa home values
Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange County short sales or e-mail Me!
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? Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to discuss your options.
Want to buy a home or to list your property for sale in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach or Orange County? Contact christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.
Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale. Copyright © 2008 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute October 12, 2008 - Costa Mesa Market 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 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.
For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the value of a particular home please visit Costa Mesa home values
Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange County short sales or e-mail Me!
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? Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to discuss your options.
Want to buy a home or to list your property for sale in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach or Orange County? Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.
Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale. Copyright © 2008 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute October 11, 2008 - Central 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 Market Report for South Coast Metro is below:
Based upon general definitions, it appears that the South Coast Metro area of 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.
For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the value of a particular home please visit Costa Mesa home values
Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange County short sales or e-mail Me!
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? Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to discuss your options.
Want to buy a home or to list your property for sale in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach or Orange County? Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.
Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale. Copyright © 2008 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute October 10, 2008 - South Coast Metro Costa Mesa Market Report.
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, built in the late 1800's is also located within Mesa Verde in Estancia Park, and provides insight into the history of this wonderful area of Costa Mesa.
The Market Report for Mesa Verde is below:
Based upon general definitions, it appears that the Mesa Verde area of 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.
For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the value of a particular home please visit Costa Mesa home values
Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange County short sales or e-mail Me!
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? Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to discuss your options.
Want to buy a home or to list your property for sale in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach or Orange County? Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.
Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale. Copyright © 2008 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute October 2, 2008 - Mesa Verde Costa Mesa Market Report.
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:
For more information, please visit Costa Mesa real estate. For more information on Costa Mesa homes or the value of a particular home please visit Costa Mesa home values Click for a free list of Orange County foreclosures or a free list of Orange County short sales or e-mail Me!
***************************************************************************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? Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to discuss your options.
Want to buy a home or to list your property for sale in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach or Orange County? Contact me at christine@donovanblatt.com or 714-319-9751 to learn about her system which will make your buying and selling experience easier.
Click Orange County homes for sale to view all OC homes for sale. Copyright © 2008 by Christine Donovan, All Rights Reserved. Costa Mesa Real Estate Minute October 8, 2008 - Westside Costa Mesa Market Report.
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I am a lifetime local resident of coastal Orange County. My knowledge of the area, combined with a strong background in mortgages, real estate and being an attorney, give my client many advantages.
Who are we?
Christine Donovan is a real estate and mortgage consultant with Donovan Group Realty; she founded the company in 1999, after a successful career as a corporate attorney. Christine is a lifetime local resident whose family has lived in the Orange County Coastal area for over five decades.
In addition to her real estate and mortgage background, She is a licensed California attorney. Her experience in the legal field gives her expertise in both negotiation and a better understanding of the contracts. She has negotiated with executives of Ferrari, Princeton Review and Glaceau, maker of Vitamin Water, on behalf of her clients.
The DonovanBlatt Team specializes in real estate sales and purchases in the Orange County area with a focus on Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.
She is a real estate consultant with a strong background in law, negotiation and mortgages. Knowledge about the intricacies of financing has allowed her to help many buyers buy who thought they couldn't buy.
Why should you do business with us?
Before we decide to work together, we will need to ask you a few thought-provoking questions. We will listen to your answers, and if we are not the right consultants to serve you, we will let you know immediately.
What makes us different?
We strive to provide sellers and buyers with a unique and enjoyable experience.
What makes us unique is what our clients have said about us over the years:
“I would have gladly paid Christine twice as much and still considered her fees inexpensive when compared with the quality of her services.” H. Miller – Sacramento, CA
“It was only after working with a few other agents here in Austin that I realized how spoiled Matt and I had been to have you as our real estate consultant in California. You went above and beyond.” Jeanette El Sariakoussy – Austin, TX
“Thank you for all your efforts. You’ve been more than amazing with our family and all the details with the home. You have truly gone ‘above and beyond,’ and we appreciate it.” Claudette Brunelli – Huntington Beach, CA
I specialize in real estate sales and purchases in coastal Orange County with a focus on Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.
With a strong background in mortgages, I am often able to see additional possibilities to help them meet their goals.
In order to make certain that we are helping our clients to achieve their goals, during our initial consultation we will discuss in depth with our clients the needs, desires and goals they wish to accomplish through selling or buying a home.
What makes me unique is what my clients have said about me over the years:
“I would have gladly paid Christine twice as much and still considered her fees inexpensive when compared with the quality of her services.” H. Miller – Sacramento, CA
“It was only after working with a few other agents here in Austin that I realized how spoiled Matt and I had been to have you as our real estate consultant in California. You went above and beyond.” Jeanette El Sariakoussy – Austin, TX
“Thank you for all your efforts. You’ve been more than amazing with our family and all the details with the home. You have truly gone ‘above and beyond’ and we appreciate it. We will definitely recommend you.” Claudette Brunelli – Huntington Beach, CA
"I have to say thank you for all that you have done for me. The way you have handled me is truly with patience, understanding and professionalism. Thank you for being there and for staying so calm with me. I would recommend you to anybody who is looking for a home. They will get the best service from you." Cheryl Mathes - Costa Mesa, CA
"We want to thank you once again for all your hard work, for all your understanding, and patience. Know that we look forward to working with you in the futre, also know that we will refer you to friends and family who are or will be in the shoes we once were. Marina and Manuel Barrios - Trabuco Canyon, CA
"Again, I just wanted to thank you for all you have done for us. I received the letter you sent (the one with our picture at signing). You are a class act. I am very thankful and feel blessed that we found you!! Rebecca Siekman - Newport Beach, CA
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