Here is the most Up To Date Market Trends for Huntington Beach. Each week we take a snapshot of the market. This Altos Research Real-time Market Profile(TM) is the most up-to date market information available. The Profile shows you not only pricing and market numbers, but also trends in those numbers.   THIS WEEKThe median single family home price in HUNTINGTON BEACH this week is $889900.The Market Action index has been trending down lately, while days-on -market is climbing, providingmostly bearish signs for the market.PRICEThe market appears to be hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent change in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate significantly from here.SUPPLY AND DEMANDLocal conditions are currently quite strongly in the Buyer's Market zone (below 30). ... 10/10/2007

Here is the most Up To Date Market Trends for Huntington Beach. Each week we take a snapshot of the market. This Altos Research Real-time Market Profile(TM) is the most up-to date market information available. The Profile shows you not only pricing and market numbers, but also trends in those numbers.   THIS WEEKThe median single family home price in HUNTINGTON BEACH this week is $879000.The Market Action index has been trending down lately, while days-on -market is climbing, providing mostly bearish signs for the market.PRICEThe market is hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent change in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels.SUPPLY AND DEMANDLocal conditions are currently quite strongly in the Buyer's Market zone (below 30). The 90-day Marke... 10/03/2007

Here is the most Up To Date Market Trends for Huntington Beach. Each week we take a snapshot of the market. This Altos Research Real-time Market Profile(TM) is the most up-to date market information available. The Profile shows you not only pricing and market numbers, but also trends in those numbers.    THIS WEEKThe median single family home price in HUNTINGTON BEACH this week is $884999.The Market Action index has been trending down lately, while days-on -market is climbing, providingmostly bearish signs for the market.PRICEThe market is hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent change in the Market Action Indexbefore we see prices deviate from these levels.SUPPLY AND DEMANDLocal conditions are currently quite strongly in the Buyer's Market zone (below 30). The 90-day Market... 09/25/2007

Here is this weeks open house list for Huntington Beach. This is just a handfull and I have the complete list of Open House Homes in Huntington Beach this weekend. email or call and I will email you the full list for any city you want in OC. Free and of course no obligation. I have every city and every listed Open.  8242 Grant Dr , Huntington Beach, CA 92646  Price $659,900  Bed 3   Baths 1.5  Details here Picture Perfect That best describes this 3 Bedroom Home, it has been meticulously cared for & upgraded. All the Ceilings have been Textured. The Kitchen is Very Open & Bright, Both Bathrooms have been Upgraded with extensive use of Travertine & all the Windows are New Dual Pane Vinyl Windows! There is even a Newer Forced Air Furnace & Ducting. All of this situated on an oversized 7,12... 09/19/2007

Why Choose Morningstar Mortgage?Our Website: www.62homefree.com   Being an expert in Reverse Mortgage Solutions for Seniors is much more complex than simply being a licensed loan officer. To truly serve the needs of a senior by using a reverse mortgage, an understanding of more than the reverse mortgage itself is required. Estate planning, trust fund considerations, medical care planning and power of attorney issues are often involved. This makes the use of a true qualified professional extremely important. Every reverse mortgage application received at Morningstar Mortgage will be personally reviewed by a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS).  A CMPS is: A designation earned by less than 1% of mortgage professionals in the United States. Held to a higher standard of ethics and... 09/13/2007

Here I am, entering the land of online blogging. Wish me well!  09/06/2007

Be a part of the scene Downtown Huntington Beach!Tuesdays from 4 pm to 8:30 pm downtown Huntington Beach is hopping with a unique and free form of entertainment for the whole family! You'll find a terrific Farmer's Market with all the fresh fruit and veggies you can carry and lots of other activities. Street singers entertain, balloon artists and face painters delight the kids (big and small), a cool dude who is spraypainted Silver mimes away the hours with his antics.  Downtown restaurants with sidewalk dining offer specials for the crowds as well as food is offered in the outdoor food booths. You can park free the first 2 hours in the Main Promenade Parking Structure (stand rates apply after the first two hours). Bring the whole family, but sorry, leave Fido and Rover at home for this... 06/28/2007

For those of you who have never packed your lawnchairs, cooler of softdrinks and umbrella and jockeyed for a good view location to watch the Huntington Beach Fourth of July parade, start your preparations now!  Assign someone to find a spot very early in the the day and take rotational turns holding your viewing spot. This parade is the Granddaddy of the West Coast 4th parades, and worth all the effort not to miss it! The parade goes through downtown and wanders from the commercial zone up Main street past the homes decorated for the annual home decorating contest. This Celebration is four days of events and includes the parade, a 5 k run, a fun expo and fitness expo, pancake breakfast in the park, and to cap it off and Fireworks Extravaganza at the Huntington Beach Pier.  This event br... 06/27/2007

The Question Is:  What is the newest innovation in the City of Huntington Beach?  Parking meters at Dog Beach that take credit cards!  Remember when you were a little kid and your Mom or Dad let you put the coin in the parking meter?  That was such a thrill.  Well, that's inflation for you.  What used to be paid in coins now can be paid using your credit card.The City of Huntington Beach has just installed 15 meters at Dog Beach as part of a pilot program.  Two other cities are sharing in this pilot program, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills.  The new machines will still take coins just like the old ones, but they'll also take debit, Visa and MasterCard.By the way, the rates are still the same, 25 cents for 10 minutes and you don't have to go to the drive thru just to get some change.Her... 06/25/2007

  I would like to inform everyone in the AR community about a recent death.  I think you all know Mike Stankewich, a well known Agent in the AR Community and in Huntington Beach, CA.  Coming back to work from vacation on Thursday, I came back to very bad news.  I was informed that Mike had past away the previous week.  I had just finished speaking to him the day he died.  He died on May 21, 2007. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.  It was the same day he posted The Short Sale - Part IV* and The Short Sale - Part V*.  Since then I haven't been able to confirm his death until today.  He has built a wonderful reputation as mentioned in posts by Rita Taylor, Missy Caulk, Ashley Drake Gebhart, and  Wayne McMullan on Active Rain as well as here in Orange County.      Mike was a gr... 06/03/2007

 Mike Stankewich is an expert Realtor, realestate analysist and columnist in Huntington Beach, CA. He has been published many times in the LA Times and OC Register.Mike hold both a MBA and Engineering degree. But, believes his real estate investiments have out-paced any of his other investments. He is committed to providing you the highest degree of service to aid in your reale state goals. Mike's web site is the highest rated in all Huntington Beach. You can search the entire MLS from his site. Mike's own listings can be found here.Mike also serves the communities of Corona del Mar, Garden Grove, Newport Coast, Costa Mesa, Seal Beach, Fountain Valley, Newport Beach and Westminister.Mike works with a team approach, employing home inspectors, loan officer, escrow officer, termite inspect... 05/22/2007

The real estate market has softened in Orange County, California, as it has in most of the United States. In Orange County the median price for all types of homes (single family residences, condominiums, and new construction) was $630,000 in April 2007.  This was down 0.6% from a year ago.  Statistically that may be insignicant as a lot of different factors affect what the median is for any particular month.If more high price homes sell in a particular month than condominiums the median would be higher and vice versa.  With the collaspe of the sub-prime mortgage market and other lenders tightening up on their guidelines, it could be keeping many first-time buyers out of the market.Let's just say it is a flat market pricewise.  Now, are sellers netting the same proceeds after the sale th... 05/13/2007

DataQuick, who tracks real estate statistics in our area just released information through April 25, 2007.The new median price for all homes in Orange County, California is $630,000.  For single family residences, the median price is $720,000, for condominiums it is $459,000, and for new home construction it is $621,000.In Huntington Beach, California the median price for all homes ranged from $577,500 to $925,000 depending on the Zip Code.  In Zip Code 92648, where i live and work the median price is $925,000.Besides Huntington Beach, I provide real estate services in several surrounding cities.  Here is a list and the median prices for those cities.  Where a range is provided, it is because there are more than one Zip Code for that city.Corona del Mar - $1,606,250Newport Coast - $2,09... 05/13/2007

Huntington Harbour in Huntington Beach, CaliforniaHuntington Harbour is a hidden surprise tucked away within Huntington Beach. You do not see much of it when you cruise along Pacific Coast Highway or spend a day at the beach. Most visitors traveling PCH recognize the area as Sunset Beach. While the boundaries do not exactly follow the outline of PCH, generally the south side are the communities of Surfside and Sunset Beach. The north side is the start of Huntington Harbour which extends northward along Warner Avenue and Algonquin to Edinger Avenue.It has a resemblance to Venice, Italy with its many canals, although with a modern flair. Most people do not realize the five major islands and the canals were man made. The development was created so that builders could build homes on the cha... 05/12/2007

Newland House Museum in Huntington Beach, California About 50 years after Mexico ceded what is now California to the United States, William T. and Mary Newland purchased 500 acreas of swampland, which is now part of Huntington Beach. The pioneering farm family bought the land for $50 an acre.  In 1898 they spent $1500 to build a home on the property.  They were the only inhabitant for miles and raised a family of 10 children on the farm.The Newland farm extended from what is now Magnolia Street to Beach Boulevard and from Atlanta Avenue to Yorktown Avenue.  The origional property contained part of the old Stanta Ana River which was known back then as Gospel Swamp.  They drained off the water and cleared the brush.  The fertile soil that they uncovered created a very productive farm.  Th... 05/12/2007

SeaCliff on the Greens SeaCliff on the Greens is a guard-gated neighborhood located just east of Seapoint and north of Palm Avenue adjacent to SeaCliff Country Club. It offers homes in Mediterranean, English Tudor and French Chateau architectural stylings and was developed by Cayman Development in 1987.SeaCliff on the Greens is a beautiful community and is known for the builder's use of broad, frequently-placed greenbelt areas, landscaped with lush, mature trees and occasional waterscapes. It features beautifully lush lagoon areas with calming waterfalls and ducks.  Bridges, winding trails and greenbelts further enhance this well maintained community. Many of the homes abut or have views of nearby SeaCliff Country Club. The overall effect is a park-like atmosphere that is both peaceful ... 05/12/2007

Huntington Beach California is a great coastal city which is internationally known as Surf City USA. It is home to over 200,000 people and offers some of the longest uninterrupted beachfront on the west coast. It's terrific place to live and Mike Stankewich is your real estate expert in Huntington Beach.As a real estate agent Mike can help you find the home that's right for you. If it's a new home that you are looking for, Mike can provide you with builder information for the different areas of Huntington Beach. If it real estate information you need, Mike Stankewich can provide it to you through links to numerous web-sites, some written by Mike while others written by experts in their fields.It's easy to contact Mike, either by phone at 714-697-0038 or through his web-site: www.surfcit... 05/08/2007

Mike Stankewich knows all the listings in the MLSMike Stankewich knows the homes in the Huntington Beach MLS.   Mike's extensive knowledge of Huntington Beach and the surrounding markets have allowed him to author numerous articles in the LA Times and OC Register.  Mike first became involved in real estate when he bought his first home in 1972.  Mike used his MBA to rise to the level of Vice President in a major international company before committing himself full time to real estate.  Mike is dedicated to bringing his clients a high level of personal and professional service.  Mike has assembled a full team of professionals to handle every aspect of your real estate needs in Huntington Beach and the surrounding area. Mike specializes in the Seabridge, SeaCliff, SeaGate, and Huntington... 05/07/2007

Get pre-approved for your home loan. This means, fill out a loan application and go through the process of securing financing. That way, when you're ready to seriously evaluate real estate, you'll know exactly how much home you can afford. And you can prove to a seller that your offer is sincere. Explore creative financing options. During the home loan pre-approval process, ask about ways to get creative with your financing. Low down payment options, first and second mortgage combinations and first time buyer programs might help you afford more funding. Many lenders are now offering interest-only home mortgages; just make sure you thoroughly evaluate the terms for this type of home loan. Down payment grants are also available in some instances and might be worth investigating or discuss... 05/07/2007

Huntington Beach, CA March 2007 MLS UpdateHere are the latest real estate market statistics* for Huntington Beach, CA. These numbers represent single family (SFR) homes and condos. The number of homes on the market where the asking price has been reduced *: 40.0% AverageFebruary 2007March 2007% ChangeAsking Price$736,984$752,5292.1%Sales Price$715,986$734,9182.6%% of Asking Price97%98%1.0%$/SQFT$427$4546.3%Days on Market10995-12.8%Total Transactions9311018.3%Search for homes in Huntington Beach, CA. Read more about Huntington Beach, CA.All numbers are from the MLS and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. * Market numbers as of 4/18/2007: 838 properties on the market with 335 showing price reductions. Days on market reflect number of days between listing date on MLS and close of escro... 05/06/2007