The Portabello Estate of Corona Del Mar sold it's asking price had been $75 million and it is a 22,000 square foot home on the water with limestone flooring and glass partition that rises out to the kitchen counter.  It has 8 bedrooms and it's own cove.  The Portabello Estate of Corona Del Mar cost $33 million to build and the land according to the agent John McMonigle was worth $45 million.  The price was double that of any home had ever sold for.  It closed on October 20th.  The sale price was at 34.1 million the third highest sale in the county history. According to The Orange County Register the home's buyer is and entrepreneur and philanthropist Fariborz Meseeh he traded and Ocean View lot on Pelican Point Dr plus cash for the home.  The Wall Street Journal reported that the land w... 11/28/2010

Quiet Woman in Corona del Mar The Quiet Woman is a restaurant located on Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. The Quiet Woman in Corona del Mar has been in the same location since 1965. It is a charming restaurant and really does have fantastic food. I must say that highly recommend it. The Quiet Woman is located at: 3224 East Coast Hwy Corona del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 640-7440 The Quiet Woman’s Hours are as follows: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to close Saturday & Sunday 5 pm to close There is also live entertainment on the weekends as well. The entertainment is from Tuesday to Saturday night. The menu from the Quiet Woman in Corona del Mar has some delicious choices. I had lunch there this week, and had the chicken cobb salad, with home made blue cheese dressing and a vinegarette mix - it is ... 11/24/2010

Cameo Shores in Corona del Mar – Market Update June 1, 2010 to November 15, 2010 Cameo Shores is a beautiful community located on the ocean side of Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. There are approximately 170 home sites located in Cameo Shores, and the home sites are terraced so that the homes retain their incredible ocean views. Also, many of the homes located in Cameo Highlands also have views as well. Currently, there are four active listings in Cameo Shores in Corona del Mar ranging in price from $2,595,000 to $8,795,000. One property is pending, and the list price is $2,975,000. Four properties have sold since June 1, 2010 ranging in price from $2,300,000 to $2,975,000. For more information on the properties available for sale in Corona del Mar, please see the map below: If I can ... 11/15/2010

32nd Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk The 32nd Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk is going to be on December 5, 2010 from 11 am to 4 pm in the Village of Corona del Mar. This is a great opportunity to visit Corona del Mar with friends and family get into the holiday spirit. The 32nd Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk is hosted by the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce, and is an event with holiday festivities for all to enjoy. There are thousands of people who visit the Village of Corona del Mar and peruse the stores, and enjoy the festivities on the annual Christmas Walk. Some of the activities include High School bands, the Fireman’s BBQ,  Santa Visits, bounce houses, and carolers to inspire you. There will also be drawings. Additionally, the Pinch Me! band is going to be head... 11/12/2010

Friday Foto's - Fanning Out This photo was taken at Sherman Library and Gardens which is located in Corona del Mar. It is truly a photographer's paradise as there is so much to see there and capture.  Sherman Library and Gardnes is Located right off Coast Highway, and surrounded by homes in the Village of Corona del Mar. Sherman Gardens is a research library and focuses in the areas of California, Arizona parts of Nevada, and the Pacific Southwest. 11/05/2010

Corona Del Mar's palm tree lined streets, flower named streets, and proximity to the beach make it desirable for renters, owners, and everyone in between.  However, home seekers must be made aware of the recent market reports.  Home Values near Zip Code 92625   Zipcode City County National  Median Home Value $1,209,200 $1,209,200 $421,150 $183,450  Home Appreciation -21.0% -21.0% -7.5% -5.2% Homes Statistics near Zip Code 92625   Zipcode City County National  Median Age of Home 41.0 41.0 33.0 33.0  Homes Owned 59.8% 59.8% 59.2% 60.1%  Homes Rented 32.6% 32.6% 36.5% 29.4%  Homes Vacant 7.6% 7.6% 4.3% 10.5% 09/10/2010

                         Corona del Mar at South Orange County housing market update - CDM 92625 had best at Orange County housing market zip code ranking for 2nd quarter this year.   The Orange County Register and Jon Lansner reported on September 2, 20120, about the OC 83 zip codes for the housing market. This ranking shows relative strength and weakness of homebuying in Orange County neighborhoods and looks at 3 key home-market performance benchmarks: (1) home sold prices, (2) sales momentum as year-over-year change, and (3) foreclosure density (per homes in neighborhood).  For the 2nd quarter 2010, Corona del Mar 92625 was the top performer of 83 major Orange County ZIP code rankings.  The Corona del Mar housing market update shows it was third for sales momentum (up 130 percent in ... 09/03/2010

Corona del Mar Real Estate - Corona del Mar Homes for Sale - Newport Coast This week, the Weekly Mortgage Watch includes: This week's Top Economic Reports and Events - Consumer confidence remains higher than expected.  What will that do to rates? Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey Mortgage Rate Trends Interest Rates & Indexes Builders Buying Up Lots View the PDF here... To have the Weekly Mortgage Watch delivered to your inbox each week, or to inquire about selling or buying a home in Corona del Mar or Newport Coast, send an email to Sandra Carlisle with "Weekly Mortgage Watch" in the subject line. "The tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goals, the tragedy lies in not having any goals to reach."  - Benjamin Mays   Sandra can be reached at (949) 500-0482 08/30/2010

Big Corona - Corona del Mar State Beach   Corona del Mar State Beach is also known as "Big Corona." It is located near Iris and Ocean Boulevard.     Big Corona is a great place to spend a day at the beach or an evening enjoying being at the beach while making dinner in the fire pits. Hotdogs and s'mores at the beach are a hard act to beat. If you are looking for a firepit in summer, be sure to come early, as they are very popular and frequently fill up early.   Big Corona is approximately one-half mile long and is located at the bottom of the cliffs in Corona del Mar. It is framed by the jetty which helps to keep the waves small and child friendly, much of the time. It's located adjacent to Pirate's Cove (where there are caves to explore and easy rock climbing) and the Newport Jetty and... 08/21/2010

Cameo Shores, Corona del Mar, CA - Market Update 4.1.2010 - 8.10.2010 Cameo Shores which is located in Corona del Mar, and is located on the on the ocean side of Coast Highway. Cameo Shores hasapproximately 170 home sites. There is a beautifully hardscaped entry to Cameo Shores located at the entrance to Cameo Shores. The homes in Cameo Shores are all terraced to maximize the view for each home overlooking the Ocean. There is only one street at the top where the homes do not have the ocean views. There are height restrictions on so the residents of both Cameo Shores and Cameo Highlands can maintain their views. Cameo Shores is located off Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. Currently, there are seven active listings in Cameo Shores in Corona del Mar, CA. 345 Cameo Shores Road, Corona del M... 08/10/2010

Jasmine Creek in Corona del Mar, CA Jasmine Creek, located in Corona del Mar is a private gated community. Originally developed by M.J. Brock and designed by Architect Walter J. Richardson in the early 1970’s. Jasmine Creek was designed with height restrictions so that the homes on Harbor View in Corona del Mar would maintain their views. Jasmine Creek was originally planned to have 379 homes, however, Jasmine Creek was downsized to 324 home sites. Jasmine Creek is located off Marguerite in Corona del Mar, and many of the homes have Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island views.   Apture™ Jasmine Creek in Corona del Mar has two pools, and tennis courts for the exclusive use of the residents. There is also a community clubhouse for the residents of Jasmine Creek. There are both condos and sing... 07/31/2010

Corona del Mar, CA California, the pristine coast line with beach town after beach town along Highway 1.  In between the affluent city of Newport Beach and artistic town of Laguna Beach, lies Corona del Mar, CA.  Corona del Mar was established in the early 1900's as a separation from Newport Beach.  The town is famously known for the luxurious beaches, tide pools, boutiques, and tightly packed detached homes of all different kinds of styles lining the famous "flower named" streets.  The large sand beach of Corona del Mar state beach and the rigged cliffs make up the famous coastline of Corona del Mar.   Many homes in Corona del Mar have been remodeled to varying sorts of styles.  With newer developments such as Harbor View Hills which over look the coast from the above cliffs.  The dive... 07/28/2010

The mansion Portabello a Corona del Mar 20,000 sf mansion is back on the market with a significantly reduced price listed at $49.6 million.  The home sits on to of a bluff in Corona del Mar overlooking the ocean.  The home has its own bowling alley, theater, soda bar, two pools, outdoor grotto, Four years ago the home was on the market at $75 million dollars the home sits on 3 Corona del Mar lots and has over 325 feet of ocean front.  It is quite the home and I wish Jon McMonigle good luck selling this magnificant home.    07/25/2010

 Corona Del Mar condos median list price has recently dropped a bit, but on the up side for sellers, inventory is decreasing! This is a mild positive sign, although the days on market is trending up to 134 days. In Corona Del Mar home sales have been exceeding new inventory for several weeks. However because of the excess of inventory, prices have not yet stopped falling. If sales continue to out do new inventory then we can expect prices to creep up. Buying a Corona Del Mar condo is a great investment today. I have seen prices be as high as $1.3 for a rear unit in the Corona Del Mar village and today you get one for $800,000! For more information on Corona Del Mar real estate feel free to contact me. There's no obligation! To search Corona Del Mar homes for sale visit my website! 07/15/2010

Cameo Shores in Corona del Mar - Market Update 3.1.2010 to 6.30.2010 Cameo Shores is located in Corona del Mar, and is a highly sought after community. With the terraced homes, and sweeping ocean views, Cameo Shores in Corona del Mar is a beautiful community. Cameo Shores is located on the ocean side of Coast Highway and has approximately 170 home sites. There are height restrictions in Cameo Shores and Cameo Highlands so that the home owner's can maintain their ocean views. There are three private beaches for the exclusive use of the Cameo Shores residents. The beaches have beautiful rock formations, and during the summer months, the residents get together on the beach after work to celebrate summer. Currently, there are five active listings on the market in Cameo Shores in Corona del ... 06/30/2010

Take a look at the median price today versus 2 years ago for both Condos and single family homes. Notice the gap between the condo median price has been much closer than single family homes. Just recently the single family home median price has started to get closer to what it was 2 years ago. In the past couple of weeks the real estate market in Corona Del Mar has slowed down a bit. Notice the price range that has been very positive is in the upper part of the market.   While prices have been basically flat in most price ranges,  the price per square foot has been heading downward. What this means is that larger homes are coming more available and buyers are tending to get more home for their money. This is great news!     While many buyers are still hesitating on making the move, my ... 06/10/2010

Corona Del Mar 5K run/walk   This Saturday, June 5th come down to the main beach in Corona Del Mar for the 29th annual 5k run/ walk.  Registration begins at 6:00 AM Saturday morning.  This is a fun family affair with a 2 mile walk or a 1 mile dolphin dash for the kids.  With the sunny weather and beginning of summer feeling, this is a perfect event for all families in the area.  After the race be sure to stop by the tents set up by local restaurants and boutiques.  The Corona Del Mar 5k run/walk is a must attend!  Look forward to seeing you all there.     06/02/2010

Corona del Mar Real Estate Market Homes for Sale - North of the Highway - $1.5 million and up Here is a rundown of recent market activity in the Village of Corona del Mar in Newport Beach, CA for the area that we call "North of the Highway" or "North of PCH".  This area includes homes in "The Flower Streets" which run, north of PCH (of course) between Fernleaf Avenue/Hazel Avenue and tops off around Fifth.  Sometimes included in the "North of the Highway" area are the enclaves of Point del Mar and Sailhouse.  Homes showing as available in the MLS... 617 Orchid Avenue - 4bd/4ba - front unit cathedral ceilings and tons of upgrades 712 Orchid Avenue - 5bd/5ba - approximately 2,800 square feet, two condos, quiet location 503 Hazel Avenue - Catalina Island View, ocean view, harbor view, city... 05/14/2010

Corona del Mar - North of the Highway Home for Sale & Recent Market Activity - $1 - $1.5 million Here is a rundown of recent market activity in the Village of Corona del Mar in Newport Beach, CA for the area that we call "North of the Highway" or "North of PCH".  This area includes homes in "The Flower Streets" which run, north of PCH (of course) between Fernleaf Avenue/Hazel Avenue and tops off around Fifth.  Sometimes included in the "North of the Highway" area are the enclaves of Point del Mar and Sailhouse.  Homes showing as available in the MLS... 712.5 Fernleaf Avenue - 3bd/3ba w/ocean view - currently under construction with an estimated finish  of Summer 2010 - Unique layout allows for large square footage 717 Fernleaf Avenue - 3bd/3ba - gourmet kitchen, granite counters, stainl... 05/14/2010

North of the Highway in Corona del Mar Homes for Sale and Market Activity in the Under 1 Million market. Here is a rundown of recent market activity in the Village of Corona del Mar in Newport Beach, CA for the area that we call "North of the Highway" or "North of PCH".  This area includes homes in "The Flower Streets" which run, north of PCH (of course) between Fernleaf Avenue/Hazel Avenue and tops off around Fifth.  Sometimes included in the "North of the Highway" area are the enclaves of Point del Mar and Sailhouse.  Properties showing in the MLS as Active... 703.5 Marigold Avenue - Light, bright and less than $500,000!  Newer kitchen w/granite counters and large deck off the master.  613 B Jasmine Avenue - 2/2 w/second floor master & private garage 401 Seaward Road 7 - 2bd/3ba in pr... 05/14/2010