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  • Kurt Galitski
  • The Kurt Real Estate Group
  • Weichman Associates-Realtors
  • COSTA MESA, CA, 92626
License # 01348644 Licensed Broker and California Certified in Distressed Properties and Foreclosures

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Costa Mesa and South Coast Metro

February 2012
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Welcome to the latest issue of Costa Mesa Real Estate

As a real estate broker, I strive to keep in touch with my clients and provide them with information that I hope they will find useful. This newsletter is an opportunity to let you know about the state of the Costa Mesa market and current trends. It may even touch on ways that you could enhance your home's value. I hope the market data and articles will help you with understanding Costa Mesa real estate today and help you with your real estate decisions. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Kurt Galitski

Trend, Tips & Tricks

Costa Mesa and South Coast Metro Real Estate Sales Data

Average Listing Price (last 12 months)

Average List Price in January

Single Family Homes $469,413 Condos/ Townhomes $246,152 Multi-family $768,898

Monthly Trivia articles

February

Valentine's Day (February 14) has been associated with romantic love for centuries, but modern day Valentines are often expressions of non-romantic love. Originally celebrated on All Saint's Day in May, Valentine's Day was moved to February in the 1400s.
February is named after the Latin word februare (to purify), in recognition of the Roman festival for forgiveness of sins on February 15. But not for sins committed on Valentine's Day as the Roman festival was many centuries before Valentine's Day moved to February.
The birth flower for February is the Violet or the Primrose. The modern birthstone is the Amethyst (security, sobriety, spirituality and wisdom) and the traditional birthstone is the Onyx (relaxation and comfort).

Costa Mesa and South Coast Metro Real Estate Sales Data

Price Reduction (last 12 months)

Recent Price Reductions in January

Single Family Homes 5.0% Condos/ Townhomes 5.9% Multi-family 9.1%

Home Improvements and Which Ones to Do

Home Improvements and Which Ones to Do

Whether you plan to sell in the near future, or just want to improve the value of your home, here is one low cost improvement you should consider. Give your home curb appeal!
Landscape the front yard. If the bushes are overgrown, the birds are dining on grubs in your lawn, and dandelions are the only flowers in the front yard, perhaps it's time to get out the gardening tools.
Landscaping today doesn't mean three evergreen bushes on the right and three evergreen bushes on the left. There are dozens of choices of plant materials that can add color and style to your front yard. Stop by your local landscaping center - they'll have lots of ideas for you. Know the measurements and layout of your yard so a landscaper can advise you on how many plants or supplies you need.

Costa Mesa and South Coast Metro Real Estate Sales Data

Days on Market (last 12 months)

Current Average Days on Market in January

Single Family Homes 142 Condos/ Townhomes 134 Multi-family 150
Did you know Kurt Galitski was recently featured in Orange Coast Magazine? For the second consecutive year, Kurt Galitski scored highest in overall satisfaction.
As part of an in-depth research process real estate agents are evaluated by their customers and real estate industry professionals based on customer service, integrity, market knowledge, communication and negotiation skills, closing preparation, helping you find the right home, marketing the home being sold, and overall satisfaction. Put Kurt on YOUR real estate team today. He's just a phone call away.