Graph of Costa Mesa Real Estate sales in June 2023

Costa Mesa Monthly Activity Report – All Activity For June 2023

  • July 15, 2023
  • devinlucas

Here is your latest Costa Mesa Market Report, analyzing data as it affects a specific market area. The Market Summary below offers a look at sales activity for the prior month and year, along with current and past year-to-date statistics. The graphs cover several different aspects of the real estate market. Note how some of the graphs break out trends by price increments. Please contact us if you would like more information on the current market.

Map of Eastside Costa Mesa Real Estate sales in June 2023

Eastside Costa Mesa Market Report (July 15, 2023)

  • July 15, 2023
  • devinlucas

This Market Report contains detailed information about properties currently for sale or that have recently sold in Eastside Costa Mesa. This data will help track and assess values and trends in Eastside Costa Mesa. The report is based on current information from the regional Multiple Listing Service. If you need clarification on any of the figures or if you wish to take additional steps toward your property sale or purchase, please let us know. We are happy to help.

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2018 Tax Reform – Key Impacts on California Real Estate

  • June 15, 2018
  • devinlucas

Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Orange County and all California homeowners – and potential homeowners – have some significant tax changes to consider and plan for in 2018. H.R. 1, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which both houses of Congress passed on December 20, 2017, contains a large number of provisions that affect … Continue Reading

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Real Estate Tax Tip For Itemizers (aka Loophole ALERT) – Consider Paying Your Second Installment Property Tax Bill Early (as 2018+ is Now Capped)

  • December 27, 2017
  • devinlucas

Consider prepayment of your property taxes in 2017. Newport Beach, California – H.R. 1, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which both houses of Congress passed on December 20, 2017, contains a large number of provisions that affect individual taxpayers, especially homeowners. As of January 1, 2018 – single or married – you … Continue Reading

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Feds Expand Reporting Requirements In All Cash Purchases to Some Areas of California

  • August 4, 2016
  • devinlucas

The U.S. Treasury in late July announced its intention to expand its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTO), temporarily requiring U.S. title insurance companies to identify the natural persons behind shell companies used to pay “all cash” for high-end residential real estate in six major metropolitan areas, including five in California. Expanding the GTOs is a continued … Continue Reading

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Evicting a Tenant Over Failure to Obtain Renter’s Insurance? Think Again.

  • May 19, 2016
  • devinlucas

In Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and Orange County Communities, where rental properties are abundant, landlords routinely require tenants to obtain “renter’s insurance” – insurance to protect the renter’s personal property, i.e. their T.V., clothing, etc. – in case of a fire, burglary, or other incident.  Many landlords take a firm position “requiring” the tenant to … Continue Reading