General Information

You have made an offer on a Newport Beach home for sale, and you are in the process of securing financing for your home. There is an appraisal contingency. What that means to you is that if the home does not appraise, there is room for more negotiation. I recommend getting an appraisal even if YOU [...]

East Side Costa Mesa Home for Sale

by Sharon Paxson on December 28, 2011 · 0 comments

Via Newport Beach Real Estate Eastside Costa Mesa is a wonderful community with wide tree lined streets. Enjoy close proximity to the beach living in east side Costa Mesa. Via newportbeachrealestatecafe.com Sharon PaxsonI write about my passion of living the SoCal lifestyle in beautiful Newport Beach. I like to write about the local events, beaches, [...]

Are you searching for a Newport Beach home for sale? Trying to obtain the best “deal”? Then you need a buyer’s agent to help you navigate through the home buying process. There are many reasons why you should have your own representation when purchasing a Newport Beach home for sale. And if you are under [...]

Looking for the Perfect Christmas Gift?

by Sharon Paxson on December 22, 2011 · 0 comments

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Well then, why not consider adopting an animal from your local shelter. I am a dog person, so I can talk more about dogs, but I know there are many cats and kittens which need homes as well. A puppy or dog provides great companionship, is non-judgmental, [...]

What is Absorption Rate?

by Sharon Paxson on December 12, 2011 · 1 comment

Absorption rate is a report of the current inventory and provides information and trends about how many homes per month are selling over the past one year. This is important information for both buyers and sellers. If you are a buyer and writing offers or a seller and pricing your home to sell, this information [...]

Newport Shores in Newport Beach Real Estate Trends

by Sharon Paxson on November 22, 2011 · 1 comment

Newport Shores is located on the west side of Newport Beach walking distance to the water. It is interesting to research the market to determine where we are with our home prices, and number of units sold. In 2002, average home price sold in Newport Shores was at $605,295. You can see the trend below [...]

Yesterday was such a cold and rainy day here in Newport Beach. All day it rained, and by California standards it was cold! But this morning it was so still and calm, I had to share this photo because the water does not look like it is moving at all. And a perfect reflection of [...]

Priciest Home in Newport Beach, CA on Bay Island

by Sharon Paxson on November 16, 2011 · 0 comments

Newport Beach‘s priciest home is located on Bay Island in Newport Beach. This beautiful Bay Island home is located at 12 Bay Island in Newport Beach. Bay Island in Newport Beach is a private gated community located in Newport Beach. Located off the Balboa Peninsula, Bay Island has 23 private residences. Bay Island in Newport Beach is [...]

Largest Wave Ridden Ever!

by Sharon Paxson on November 9, 2011 · 0 comments

This is one of the largest reported waves ever ridden. At approximately 90′ which is the size of an 8 story building, this surfer was towed into the wave. Incredible! Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara surfs a 90-foot wave off the coast of Portugal. Sharon PaxsonI write about my passion of living the SoCal lifestyle in beautiful Newport [...]

Real Estate in general is cyclical. Prime selling season is usually after the first of the year, before tax time. Sellers get their homes in tip top condition so that it appeals to the masses. With the holiday season rapidly approaching in Newport Beach, here are a few tips for decorating during the holiday season, [...]