Remodeling My Costa Mesa remodeling series this week is focused on remodeling ideas for your Costa Mesa home. Yesterday I posted that I got into a good debate of what it would cost to update the kitchen at the home I did an open house this past Sunday on Mandarin Drive in Mesa Verde’s lowerread more
Costa Mesa Probate Sales
Common in Orange County I know it is the question that keeps you up late at night 🙂 …, but believe it or not, Costa Mesa probate sales happen more often in Costa Mesa than they should. I’m currently selling a property through a probate sale that needs court approval on 3016 Royce Lane, soread more
HARP Brings New Hope for Refinancing
Upside Down Costa Mesa Owners Can Now Refinane HARP Refinance Program Expanded Good news for those of you homeowners who for one reason or another have found yourself in the position that you would like to take advantage of historically low interest rates, but have been told “no” by a lender who needs your propertyread more
Could YOU Buy a House for $16?
Adverse Possession in Costa Mesa There was a story last week that I caught on MSN about a man in West Texas who bought a gem of a house for only $16! Now, you might think that this house is one of those that is only held up by a couple of boards or byread more
What Home Improvements Increase Value?
What Home Improvements Increase Value? Perhaps you saw the news yesterday that Lowe’s and Home Depot results were better than expected, showing that people are once again putting money back into their homes. Looking for a spring project for your home? Ever wonder What Home Improvements Increase Value??? Perhaps you are debating between renovating theread more
Staging A Home For Sale Does It Really Work?
Staging A Home For Sale Does It Really Work? I’m sure you have all watched the staging shows on HGTV, but when it comes down to our local Costa Mesa real estate market, does home preparation like this really work like on TV? I am here today to tell you that yes, unequivocally, staging isread more
Top 5 Real Estate Goals for 2011
Do You Have a Real Estate Goal this year? Here are a few goals, perhaps you can take something away from our Top 5 Real Estate Goals for 2011: When it comes to New Year’s Resolutions,most of the financial goals revolve around paying off credit cards and adding to your savings account. But do you haveread more
Preparing For Home Inspections
Preparing For Home Inspections? Great news! You just sold your house. Now what? Obviously that is what you want to hear after you put your home on the market. Now what’s next, the inspection? Yikes! Here is our Monday top ten list on the most common items that come up on Costa Mesa inspection reports-read more