DonovanBlatt Realty

DonovanBlatt Realty DRE #01267479
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Whether buying or selling a home in coastal Orange County, including Costa Mesa , Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine - we are here to help and answer questions.

05/15/2026

The park is coming back.

If you've been driving down Victoria lately, you've noticed Ketchum Libolt Park is basically gone right now. Construction. Dirt. It looks rough.

But here's what's happening: this park was named after two Costa Mesa police officers killed in a helicopter crash back in 1987. And it's getting a major upgrade.

New play equipment. Shade shelters. Picnic tables. Drinking fountains. New landscaping and irrigation. Late summer 2026—it's going to open and it's going to be beautiful.

This is what community investment looks like. This is what happens when a city decides to honor its past and build its future.

I'm Christine Donovan. I've lived in Costa Mesa for over 30 years. I grew up in Newport Beach. This is my community, and I pay attention to what's changing.

Clarity First – Strategy That Sells.

05/12/2026

I saw Star Wars here when I was a kid.

1977 - Late-night showing. Wrapped around the theater. I had no idea what I was getting into.

Fast forward 47 years. Big Newport's coming down. 22-story luxury towers going up instead. 140 units. Prime real estate doesn't wait.

And whether I like it or not, they're right. It's not about nostalgia—it's about what the market demands.

The property is the rose. The foundation is what makes it thrive.

This is what most people miss. Four acres in one of the most valuable areas of Newport Beach. COVID decimated theater attendance. Streaming changed everything. But the land? The land never goes out of style.

We're not just losing a landmark. We're watching the market evolve.

Clarity First – Strategy That Sells.

04/28/2026

Would you show up at the airport without a boarding pass?

Of course not. So why would you go home shopping without a pre-approval? No boarding pass, no flight. No pre-approval, nowhere to go

03/31/2026

Why the Algorithm Is Wrong About Your Home's Value

Lost my voice, not my market mojo 🤐✨ Algorithms follow the market. I lead it 💪
Algo: $881,500 ➜ Listed: $975,000 ➜ Sold: $1,000,000 🏡💥
Here’s why locals win: micro‑street comps, floor plan, condition and terms 📍📐🛠️

OC homeowners: want a real value range? DM “VALUE” or scan the QR 📲🔍
— Christine Donovan, Realtor–Attorney DRE #01267479

03/20/2026

Three Decisions that Protect Your Equity (Reverse Mortgage Edition)

As your Recliner Realtor, I walk people through occupancy triggers, payoff paths, and the sale plan so there are no last-minute surprises. Because clarity comes first, and strategy is what actually sells.

The property is the rose. The foundation is what makes it thrive. 🌹

Link in bio to schedule your consultation.

03/09/2026

100 X My Money: How My Family Built Generational Wealth.

Real estate isn't a mystery to me. It's in my DNA. 🧬

Four generations of women building wealth through leverage, tax benefits, and the power of equity. My great-grandmother didn't wait for permission. My grandmother built an empire when the system said no. My mom started when I was six and built her own brokerage. I'm fourth generation. My child is fifth.

And here's what changed my perspective on wealth: I didn't buy my home in cash. I put down a small down payment as a young woman. Today, that home has quadrupled in value. But the real number? I've 100X'd the money I actually put down. That's the power of real estate. 📈

While I've been paying my mortgage, I've been building equity. If I wasn't paying that mortgage, I'd be paying rent to someone else. Plus, I've had tax benefits the entire time. To rent something comparable to my home today? Nearly double my entire monthly cost.

The property is the rose. The foundation is what makes it thrive. 🌹

Curious about building generational wealth through real estate in Orange County? Let's talk about your options. Reply below or reach out for your personalized market analysis.

02/17/2026

Week-One Plan: Price. Video. 7-Day Launch.

Sellers, clarity first. If your home isn’t getting strong interest in week one, it’s not the market, it’s the plan. Here’s the fix: Price to the bracket 🏷️ Lead with video ▶️ Run a 7 day launch 🗓️ Comment “equity” and I’ll DM you the 2 minute checklist. WSJ + OC Register featured for a reason—strategy that sells.

01/27/2026

Recliner Realtor here! Costa Mesa sellers skipping staging to save $$? BIG mistake! 😱 My FREE $10K hack checklist = faster sale + TOP dollar — NO big spend! Text STAGING now! 👉 sellin949.com Christine Donovan, OC's 5-Star Realtor! Broker, owner & attorney at DonovanBlatt Realty — where we open doors & fulfill dreams! 💪

01/23/2026

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01/21/2026

🌳 Roots from ONE tree = $10k surprise! 😱
80% buyers SKIP drain camera inspection!
Realtor-Attorney tip: ALWAYS inspect pipes FIRST! 👩‍⚖️💪
Text INSPECTION for checklist! 👇
Christine Donovan | (714) 319-9751 | sellin949.com

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250 E 17th Street
Costa Mesa, CA
92627

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