Found 9 blog entries tagged as costa mesa realtor.

Limewashed Walls Are Popping Up and They Look Great!

If you're like me and scroll through design pages on Instagram, you're probably seeing soft, cloudy, almost ancient-looking walls — well, that's limewash. I'm not suggesting anyone go out and change everything in your house, obviously.  Like previous posts, I'm sharing some things I'm seeing in newer remodels that I feel are more than passing trends!  Check back in 5 years and see how I did!

So what is Limewash?  It's a paint technique made from slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) that's been used for centuries. Unlike regular paint, it doesn't just sit on the surface — this binding mortar simply soaks in, creating a layered depth that changes subtly depending on the light. Morning sun hits it…

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Annual FREE Living Trust Event

with Trust Attorney Sarah Rinelli, Esq.

Thursday, May 28 from 6 - 7:30pm

Seven Gables Real Estate 

19671 BEACH BLVD

Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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Matt (949) 677 3618

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3rd annual FREE music, food, and community festival
SONGS IN THE CANYON
Canyon Park      900 Arbor St, Costa Mesa

Hot tip: don't drive.  If you live in the Freedom Homes, bike or walk in. 

Or, park in the neighborhood and walk down. 

No parking in the park.

 

Bring a blanket and a picnic, or enjoy food trucks on site.

Friday, Jun 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, Jun 13, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday, Jun 14, 2026
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm    MORE INFO LINK

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Hot tip:  Don’t cheap out on lighting

A well-lit interior space takes care and consideration.  Too often, lighting design is overlooked and 4 can lights get cut into a ceiling and the lighting box is checked!   I’ve done the same, but have since come to appreciate how a well-balanced lighting scheme can change everything.  Depending on the room’s use and size, a good lighting design will blend accent lighting, task lighting, and ambient lighting in varying degrees.  The ability to direct and dim the light is a big plus, and don’t forget to research light temperature, measured in degrees Kelvin!  Again, depending on whether you’re relaxing or working in the space, you may want to explore warmer temperatures (2700K rather than 3000K or more) the less…

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2025 Costa Mesa's Freedom Homes in Canyon Park Home Sales & My Outlook for 2026 

Market value for a standard three bedroom, one bathroom "Freedom Home" with few to no upgrades jumped above $1,200,000 during 2025.  I was honored to sell 2024 Continental for its 99 year old original owner!  Preferring an off-market transaction, but not leaving money on the table, the seller's family asked if I could present them with a fair market value offer without the hassle of full preparation and open houses.  I had a list of 5 buyers to call, and the first group pounced on the opportunity.  Selling at $1.25m, with a small reduction to $1,225,000 due to discovered issues during inspections, this closed sale let me know where the entry level currently was in the…

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Hello friends

I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and well.  My wife and I are well and feeling very fortunate during a challenging year.   

After a pause in March and April, the Real Estate market in Southern California roared back in May and shows no signs of slowing down.  While many sellers have chosen to wait until we can get a handle on the pandemic (causing inventory to remain LOW), buyers are lining up to buy every correctly-priced home to capitalize on low interest rates that are still hovering around 3%! 

I've spoken to many of you about refinancing while rates are so low.  Call me anytime if I can help suggest a lender or run some numbers for you. 

If you're considering moving, low inventory and high buyer demand have…

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2019 State Streets Home Sales & My Outlook for 2020

 

I am proud to have sold three State Street homes in 2019:  3202 Iowa, 3209 Michigan, and 3216 New York.  These sales represent the highest 3 prices per sq. foot for the year, and 3 of the 4 highest ever in the State Streets.   Looking back, I appreciate my clients' trust in my pre-marketing preparations, home pricing, and negotiation strategies for each sale.  Each home received multiple offers with 10 total offers received over the three homes.   I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you to show you how I can help you achieve the same with your home sale.  The top sale in the neighborhood according to sales price in 2019 goes to the expanded 1722 Missouri St. at $1,049,900. …

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2019 Canyon Park Home Sales & My Outlook for 2020 

Market value for a standard three bedroom, one bathroom "Freedom Home" with few to no upgrades jumped above $800,000 during 2019.  910 Dogwood was in need of upgrading throughout and sold for a mouth-watering $804,500. Dogwood has become one of the nicest streets in the neighborhood, which certainly played a role in this sale.  With interest rates hovering around 4% and inventory incredibly low, I predict this base price will continue to hold strong in 2020.  There’s an abundance of first time buyers and move-up condo buyers who love our little secret by the bluffs, and when they compare prices to east side Costa Mesa, or even red-hot College Park, Canyon Park looks like a steal.

I predict…

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An annual Halloween parade for kids, pets, and parents mostly in costume?   It's the envy of every neighborhood, or should be!  2019's parade was no exception.  Hundreds of neighbors met at 4:15, as they have for the past 29 years, before setting off on the 3 block stroll.  I had the privilege of catching up with past clients, friends, and family on the parade route and spotted many more I wish I saw more often.  "Can we have a parade more often than once a year?", one neighbor asked.  Kudos to fellow Realtor Mary Fewel, who has lead the parade since its inception.  The neighborhood is lucky to have this great event.  Long may it continue!

https://youtu.be/r4AFa9SSuEk

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