Kendra Fisher Real Estate Agent with Torelli Realty

02/01/2023

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01/25/2023

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With selling season arriving in the Spring, let's chat through how to make Moving Day not the worst day of your life. As a real estate agent in Costa Mesa, here are a few key things that buyers should keep in mind when preparing for the big day! Make a list of all the items that need to be packed an...

01/18/2023

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Time to get back to the basics National headlines are sharing opinions on whether or not it's a good time to buy. With the interest rate spike, some are saying to wait. Here are some things about our local real estate market in Costa Mesa that you should consider. Now that the market has cooled down...

01/11/2023

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The net worth of a homeowner in Costa Mesa is 40 times greater than the average renter. Most of that is held in the home owner's equity. The average homeowner in Orange County is living in their home for 18 years. That pays off at least 40% of their mortgage. If you are looking to make the jump from...

12/28/2022

New Year, New Home? Costa Mesa Update

Hey Costa Mesa! Here is your weekly update on the real estate market & things happening around Costa Mesa. OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND December 30th-1st Click the box below to view addresses and times: Steps for buying your first Home Buying your first home is an exciting and important milestone, but i...

12/14/2022

This week's update! Shop small this weekend!

Hey Costa Mesa! Here is your weekly update on the real estate market & things happening around Costa Mesa. OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND December 16-18th Click the box below to view addresses and times: Costa Mesa Real Estate Market Update In Q3, the median home sale price in Costa Mesa was $1.1M, an inc...

12/07/2022

Shop Small Business this Holiday Season! Events & Updates in Costa Mesa

Hey Costa Mesa! Here is your weekly update on the real estate market & things happening around Costa Mesa. OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND December 9th-11th Click the box below to view addresses and times: Three reasons now might be a good time to buy a home 1. More Homes Are for Sale Right Now According t...

11/30/2022

Hey Costa Mesa! Here is your weekly update on the real estate market & things happening around Costa Mesa.

Holiday Macrame Workshop with Love Kat Designs
Saturday, December 3rd 2-5 pm
474 East 17th Street Costa Mesa
Create beautiful macrame ornaments and a mini holiday wreath to decorate your home for the holidays! Food & Beverages will be served!

Piecemakers County Store Christmas Craft Fair
Perfect for Christmas shopping, winter food and the music of the season. Gifts made by local artists

Gem Faire in Costa Mesa
December 2nd-4th at the OC Fair & Event Center

Costa Mesa Light Contest sponsored by Kendra Fisher, Torelli Realty
2nd annual Costa Mesa Holiday Light Contest
Sign up by December 15th, winners announced December 23rd at the Snoopy House, City Hall

1st place $300

2nd place $200

brightest lights $150

Ways to Make the Most out of your Home Equity

If you’re a homeowner in Orange County, chances are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Home equity builds over time and yet most people don't know how to gain access to it. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home loan has almost $300,000 in equity right now.

Ways to leverage your equity:

Reinvest: According to a recent survey from Point, 39% of homeowners would invest in home improvement projects if they chose to access their equity.

Buy a home that fits your needs: whether thats downsizing or getting something that fits the entire family.

Costa Mesa, CA is STILL a seller's market in November 2022

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it’s not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market here in Costa Mesa!

11/22/2022

Grateful for you, Costa Mesa

Hey Costa Mesa! Here is your weekly update on the real estate market & things happening around Costa Mesa.

Volunteers needed on Thanksgiving
Help Serve meals at Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter

UPCOMING EVENTS & FUN THINGS

Small Business Saturday
Mellowist Costa Mesa 2968 Randolph Ave
Saturday, November 26th 10-5
Plants, food, vendors, support local small businesses in Costa Mesa.

Holiday Neighboring Opportunity - Westside Labors of Love
Volunteers will help some of our neighbors in Costa Mesa.
The location of Labors of Love changes each month
Saturday Dec 3rd at 8:30 am

Giving Tuesday
Do your part and pay it forward to those less fortunate.

Costa Mesa Light Contest sponsored by Kendra Fisher, Torelli Realty
2nd annual Costa Mesa Holiday Light Contest
Sign up by December 15th, winners announced December 23rd at the Snoopy House, City Hall

1st place $300
2nd place $200
brightest lights $150

There are 171 active home listings and 8 new homes for sale in Costa Mesa, CA.

On average, homes in Costa Mesa, CA are selling after 99 days on the market compared to 56 days last year.

Costa Mesa, CA is STILL a seller's market in October 2022, which means that there are more people looking to buy than there are homes available

11/16/2022

Hey Costa Mesa! Here is your weekly update on the real estate market & things happening around Costa Mesa.

UPCOMING EVENTS & FUN THINGS in Costa Mesa

Holiday Neighboring Opportunity - Hang Lights for Elderly Neighbors
Volunteers will help hang lights for our elderly neighbors in Costa Mesa
Saturday November 19th

Dick Churches Saturday Live Music
Saturday November 19th
With the official Jetties Band

Complimentary Massages, Fortune Teller, 100 Meals from Vitaly, Workshops & More
Sunday, November 20
The Camp in Costa Mesa

Annual Tree Lighting
Thursday November 17th at 6pm
Town Center Park next to the Westin South Coast Plaza

Costa Mesa Light Contest sponsored by Kendra Fisher, Torelli Realty
Sign up by December 15th, winners announced December 16th
1st place $300
2nd place $200
brightest lights $150

There are 174 active home listings and 23 new homes for sale in Costa Mesa, CA.

On average, homes in Costa Mesa, CA sell after 99 days on the market compared to 56 days last year.

Costa Mesa, CA is STILL a seller's market in October 2022, which means that there are more people looking to buy than there are homes available

REAL ESTATE TIP
Should I fix that repair before I list?

As competition lessens, the importance of first impressions goes up. A fresh coat of paint, a few simple updates to your kitchen or bathroom, cracks in the wall, these small fixes go a long way when the market is starting to phase out of being a sellers market.

Weekly real estate updates and upcoming events + things to do in Costa Mesa

11/14/2022

11/14/2022

Support your local Makers this weekend in Costa Mesa
Hey Costa Mesa! Here is your weekly update on the real estate market & things happening around Costa Mesa.

Open Houses November 11-13
Selling Tip of the Month

Why Staging Matters
82% of buyers' agents said staging helped their clients visualize the property as their home, according to the National Association of REALTORS®

Staging is about showcasing an engaging, move-in ready home that creates an emotional connection with the buyer. Updating décor with on-trend, inviting style—particularly in living rooms, primary bedrooms, kitchens, and dining rooms make all the difference.

With the market shifting, your decisions matter, let's schedule a time to chat if you are looking to buy or sell in Costa Mesa.

UPCOMING EVENTS & FUN THINGS

The Makers Hive Market
Photo Op, Face Painting, Live Music, Local Makers
November 12th 10-3 at the Camp

A Costa Mesa Craft Market
420 W 19th St
Costa Mesa
Saturday November 12th 11-5
We will have creatives and makers of all kinds selling in our parking lot just in time for the Holiday season. Come out and shop with us!

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Start Date : 11/09/22 End Date : 11/27/22 at the Segrestrom Center in Costa Mesa
Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory!

Veterans Day Fundraiser for Veterans Relief Foundation
At Descanso Restaurant on November 11th
Dine and Donate -20% of proceeds go to the foundation