Costa Mesa Real Estate Blog

Perhaps you saw Jonathan Lanser's article in the Orange County Register yesterday about his "Zippy" awards (homes/areas selling well by zip code) for communities that are performing best through the downturn.

Not surprising, but Balboa Island topped the list - it's hard to imagine a time when those lots were selling for less thatn $20,000 and they had a hard time selling.

The zip code that was not surprising to me? Huntington Beach, 92648. I've had clients looking in South Huntington Beach for some time, and if we don't move quickly on the "good deals" or well priced properties, they sell fast. I've been surprised - right next door in Costa Mesa it is taking 60 days to move the same property, whereas HB properties are moving (when priced right) out the door in about 14 days.

Why? Proximity to the ocean perhaps, but I believe a lot of the forward momentu has to do with how good the school district is and how well the schools are performing.

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©Colin Delaney 2008