Team Weichman's Open House List for January 29 & 30, 2011! Costa Mesa's Most Trusted Name in Real Estate!

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Team Weichman's Open House List for January 29 & 30, 2011! Costa Mesa's Most Trusted Name in Real Estate!

 

 Saturday, January 29th, 2011

 2983 Ceylon, Costa Mesa

1 P.M. – 4 P.M.

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

2983 Ceylon, Costa Mesa

12 P.M.-4 P.M.

1168 Atlanta Way, Costa Mesa

11 A.M.- 1 P.M.

380 W. Wilson #B105, Costa Mesa

1 P.M. – 4 P.M.

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

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Weichman Realtors To Sponsor Costa Mesa Community Run! Save The Date!

Weichman Realtors To Sponsor Costa Mesa Community Run! Save The Date!

The date for the 2011 Costa Mesa Community Run has been set. The expo will be Friday, April 22, and the run Saturday morning, April 23. The money from this event supports local schools. Weichman Realtors is proud to support and sponsor this event and many others within our town!  For years Larry Weichman and his team of agents have given back to the community- please make this one a must attend!

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

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A Warm Invitation to Costa Mesa California Real Estate

A Warm Invitation to Costa Mesa California Real Estate

In spring and summer, it's easy to envision ways to enhance your home's curb appeal with a trimmed lawn, planted and potted flowers, and patios and decks arranged with outdoor furniture and an inviting grill.  But when the leaves fall and the temperatures drop, even homes in temperate climes undergo a winter transformation that can challenge a seller to create exterior appeal.

When it comes to landscaping and colorful plants, there are plenty of ornamental grasses and plants that look great in wintertime.  Purple cabbages, fountain grasses, and potted evergreens along pathways and by the door all add seasonal color and appeal.  And obviously, your sidewalk, entry path, patio and deck should be clear of leaves and or grass.

Be sure to keep in mind that shorter days mean that buyers are that much more likely to see your home after sunset, so make sure all your floodlights are clean and in working order, highlighting your home's exterior features.  Lamps with soft lighting in all your windows will also offer a warm invitation.

Finally, just to cover your bases, have photos available of your home in all its glory during the spring and summer months.  This gives buyers a better sense of your home's appeal during all the seasons of the year.  Your agent will have more tips for attracting buyers in any kind of weather.

 

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

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After Hours Business Mixer Tonight in Costa Mesa California!

After Hours Business Mixer Tonight in Costa Mesa California!

What better way to start your NEW Year than by joining us for some Chamber networking at Costa Mesa's hottest NEW restaurant THE CAPITAL GRILLE!  The Capital Grille has everyone buzzing and now you have this special opportunity for your own sneak peak to find out what all that buzz is about! You'll be glad you did!

The Capital Grille
3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa
(between Bloomies and Sears)
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, January 26, 2010

Complimentary Appetizers
No Host Beverages
Networking Fun

Members - FREE

Potential Members $10.00

Our evening mixers feature casual cocktail-party like Networking. Relax, meet some new people; or renew old relationships; and have some refreshments. By the time you are relaxed, well networked and sated the traffic on the freeways will be thinned out and you can cruise home in record time! This is what WE call good time management!

 

This is a great event to meet local business owners, plus you can check out this beautiful new restaurant in Costa Mesa!  See you tonight!

 

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

 

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DON’T GIVE IT AWAY IN COSTA MESA REAL ESTATE!

DON’T GIVE IT AWAY IN COSTA MESA REAL ESTATE

While indicators show that housing is making a comeback, the glut of negative reporting is still making people skittish about buying a home.  This has created a hot rental market, with few places available to lease and rising rent rates.  Consider some reasons why it’s always better to own than to rent.

First, as owner, you are your own landlord.  You won’t be kicked out for any reason other than not making your mortgage payments.  You control every other aspect of how you choose to live in your home.

Even more important, those monthly payments are a kind of forced savings, helping you to build equity.  Although it's possible that home values could fall further, the same could happen to your 401(k).  But over the long term, both types of investment are more likely to see gains.

Right now, interest rates are still very low, which means that if you choose a fixed-rate mortgage, that rate will never change, and you will build equity at an even quicker pace.

Another reason to opt for the ownership route is that you'll find - particularly now with so few leases available - that the nicest homes in the safest neighborhoods with the best schools will be offered for sale and not for rent.  Consult with an agent and turn that rent payment into savings and security instead.

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

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Weichman Realtors to give away flat screen TV today in support of Costa Mesa United!

Check out Weichman Realtors Today on hole 3 at the Mesa Verde  Classic! Weichman Realtors has been tournament sponsors for over 5 years, we are giving away a flat screen TV!

Hope to see everyone today at the golf event to support Costa Mesa United. This is the 5th year in a row our firm has helped support this event, proceeds help fund Costa Mesa Youth Sports and facilities. 

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

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SHOPPING AT COSTA MESA BUSINESSES MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER!

SHOPPING AT COSTA MESA BUSINESSES MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER!

By Larry Weichman, Chairman of the Board Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce

When the “Costa Mesa: A Great Place To Shop!” promotion was first created in October 1994, sales tax revenue collected by Costa Mesa businesses funded nearly 36% of the City’s budget. The size of this contribution by business that pays for city services was significant enough for the Chamber to encourage all residents to frequent Costa Mesa businesses whenever possible rather than make their purchases in other cities. The reasons: shopping Costa Mesa helps to fund police and fire services; street maintenance and upgrades; parks and recreational programs; and, for that matter, all services provided by the City. It is even more important today to realize the contribution of the retail sales tax to Costa Mesa’s budget. Recent year’s data indicates that the sales tax contribution to the City’s budget has grown to nearly 44%. Additionally, local businesses provide much needed jobs and give back to the community by supporting local organizations.

Shopping at home in Costa Mesa is not a burden. The quality and variety of retailers, restaurants, hotels and services are everything that one could desire. With this in mind the continuation of “Costa Mesa: A Great Place To Shop!” makes a lot of sense – both to encourage patronage of all city businesses and to highlight the contribution of all our businesses to the well being of Costa Mesa. Please shop those business's that are members of the Costa Mesa Chamber, your purchases here in town provide important revenue to the City of Costa Mesa!

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,”the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate”. Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market. Lic #00573423 

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REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSED AT GISLER/HARBOR PROPERTIES IN COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA

REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSED AT GISLER/HARBOR PROPERTIES IN COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA

Here is an update of the common question of the month?  What is going in on Harbor Blvd. near Gisler!

The multiple commercial parcels on the west side of Harbor Boulevard between Gisler Avenue and Date Place are proposed for redevelopment.

Commerce Realty has submitted a master plan application for the remodel and redevelopment of five parcels on Harbor Boulevard. The plan includes the following:

 a new 4,319 square foot Chick Fil-A,

 a new 14,000 square foot Fresh and Easy market,

 a new 7,500 square foot three-tenant building at the southwest corner of Gisler Avenue and Harbor Boulevard,

 the remodeling of a two tenant retail building at 3135 Harbor Boulevard containing a liquor store; and,

 a new circulation plan for the McDonald restaurant at 3141 Harbor Boulevard.

All buildings will be designed with consistent contemporary architecture with use of accent materials and corner treatments that will significantly improve the Harbor Boulevard frontage south of the 405 freeway on one of the major gateways to Costa Mesa.

The plan is also intended to improve the circulation on Harbor Boulevard by reducing the number of driveways and reciprocal access between properties.

The application is pending submittal of a traffic analysis and should be scheduled for public hearings in early 2011.

  (Minoo Ashabi, Development Services)

 

 

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

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CalHFA Gives First-Time Homebuyers an Attractive Option in Orange County California Real Estate!

CalHFA gives first-time homebuyers an attractive option in Orange County California Real Estate!

CalHFA is pleased to announce a new 30-year mortgage, insured by the Federal Housing Administration. According to CalHFA, this is the CalHFA’s flagship mortgage loan product to get them back in business, 

and being offered to first-time homebuyers. In addition, CalHFA has made some improvements to the California Homebuyer’s Downpayment Assistance Program (CHDAP) that makes it even more attractive

The CalHFA FHA mortgage is, at first look, simple enough: a 30-year loan with a fixed rate. It stands out for two reasons, though. One, it carries a below market interest rate, the result of ongoing bond

negotiations between CalHFA and the US Treasury. Two, when combined with CalHFA’s CHDAP or AHPP (Affordable Housing Partnership Plan) programs, the rate may drop even lower, currently giving a 0.125%

break for CHDAP and 0.25% break for AHPP. They have also made some changes to the underwriting and documentation requirements for CHDAP, so its standards conform to the standards of the first mortgage. 

CHDAP now only requires a 1% buyer contribution instead of the previous 3%. In addition, the School Facility Fee Down Payment Assistance Program has returned. This program gives a conditional grant to

purchasers of newly constructed homes in California, to be used for down payment, closing costs, upgrades, or any other aspect of the purchase. The grant averages about $5,000, and if the qualified buyer stays 

in the property for three years, it does not need to be repaid. CalHFA continues to be dedicated to safe, responsible lending. A FHA loan requires a 620 credit score, and every borrower must undergo homebuyer

counseling. This FHA loan product, along with their down payment programs, represents a new beginning for CalHFA as they move forward after the extremely challenging events of the past few years. With powerful 

products like these, CalHFA is poised to open doors for new homebuyers, and fund possibilities for the future once again.

This article is courtesy the "California Housing Finance Administration (CalHFA)"

 

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

 

 

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Getting Married This Year in Orange County California?

Jan 08, 2011
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Day & Hours
Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Prices
Admission: General $10, Senior (65+) $8.Children under 12 are free.
Free admission with Expo Pass from previous Expo attendance.
Parking: General $5, Preferred $8.

About this event
Shop and compare more than 100 local wedding product and service companies. Featuring a honeymoon giveaway, fashion shows, grooms' contest, magazines, workbook and Expo shopping bag.

For more information
BrideWorld.com
info@brideworld.com
(800) 600-7080

 

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

 

 BrideWorld Expo at the Orange County Fair Grounds...

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PROCEED WITH CAUTION IN COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE!

 

PROCEED WITH CAUTION IN COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE!

 

Many sellers are tempted to list For Sale By Owner (FSBO) because they feel home prices are down and they don't want to lose one more penny to paying a commission.  But with fewer than ten percent of all home sales falling into the FSBO category, it's a challenging strategy.

 

In personal terms, you'll have to safeguard yourself against prospects who have not been screened and qualified by a professional.  When someone calls to request a showing, note their caller ID and keep a log of visitors.  Stash away prescription medications and valuables before showings, and afterwards check that all your windows and doors are locked.

 

There are also legal considerations for your listing and hopefully, your eventual sales contract.  Be sure your listing complies with the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination against buyers.  If you're unfamiliar with escrow and title insurance, hire a real estate attorney to draft, review and record all documents.

 

This economy makes securing a loan difficult, so it's wise to require a loan pre-approval letter from buyers before accepting any offers.  If you really want to get attention, sweeten the pot by offering a two to three percent commission to any agent who brings buyers to you.  FSBO is not the easiest route, and many impatient and frustrated sellers end up hiring an agent to make the sale happen.

 

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

 

 

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This Weekend!! Free Costa Mesa Electronics Recycling Event! Sponsored by Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce!

Many people spoiled their families this year with shiny new presents for the kids and well maybe some for ourselves! But now that we have that new microwave and DVD player, what do we do with the old ones?!

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce in partnership with All Green Electronics Recycling is hosting a FREE electronics recycling event this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday,  in the parking lot of the Chamber of Commerce, right on the corner of Adams and Mesa Verde Drive. Event starts at 9am and ends at 4pm!

Larry Weichman is President and Broker of Costa Mesa-based real estate powerhouse Weichman Realtors,"the most trusted name in Costa Mesa Real Estate". Larry and his highly-trained team of professionals have proudly served Costa Mesa since 1976. For questions about an upcoming sale or purchase, call him directly at 714-241-4532 or email your questions to Larry@TeamWeichman.com. Be sure to visit Larry Weichman in Costa Mesa CA for the latest news and information on the Costa Mesa real estate market.  Lic #00573423 

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