Torelli Realty Costa Mesa Real Estate Newsletter – December 2013

   The holidays are here, and Torelli Realty is ready to celebrate! We have so much fun prepared for you!

Join us on Saturday, December 14th at our annual Snow Land event!!!

 

 

       Snow Land runs from 9am-12 noon on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Balearic Park (1975 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626). The event features: -Real Snow Play Area (bring your winter gear!)-Hay Wagon Rides pulled by real sleigh horses-Visit by Santa and Photo Booth-Bounce House-Cookie Decorating-Entertainment by the Estancia Cheer Squad-Spark of Love Toy Drive-Food Drive-And Concessions Sold to Support the Local Schools!  

COSTA MESA REAL ESTATE NEWS:

 Torelli Realty's Recent Sales Our Home Sales in 2013 To Date  See All Of Our Exclusive Listings! 191 Albert Place, Costa Mesa - $1,525,0001798 Oriole Drive, Costa Mesa - $1,045,00027995 Hemet Street, Hemet - $825,0001038 Coronado Drive, Costa Mesa - $798,0001027 Palmetto Way, Costa Mesa - $775,0002851 Serang Place, Costa Mesa - $7690003408 Sparkler Drive, Huntington Beach - $629,90019292 Brookhurst Street, Huntington Beach - $589,9003009 Babb Street, Costa Mesa - $559,000210 E. Greenwood Avenue, La Habra - $435,0003003 Club House Circle, Costa Mesa - $394,4002233 Fairview Road, #R, Costa Mesa - $425,000805 Grayling Bay, #46, Costa Mesa - $389,9002402 Niagra Way, Costa Mesa- $429,9002064 President Place, Costa Mesa - $614,9002466 Fairbrook Way, Costa Mesa - $475,000    

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 COSTA MESA NEWS, REVIEWS & REAL ESTATE HIGHLIGHTS:

  Valerie Torelli, special guest on Money Matters on KTLK 1150AM - Our own Valerie Torelli was a featured guest on Money Matters with Dino on KTLK 1150 AM. The topic of the October 12th show was “Bankruptcy Looming? Here Are Your Options." Dino, Valerie, and the other featured guest, Robert Goe Esq. discussed matters such as reasons for bankruptcy, California State bankruptcy law, and determining home value. Robert Goe Esq. shared a great deal of legal information regarding bankruptcy filing, including justifiable bankruptcy and bankruptcy abuse. Chapter 7, 11, and 13 were discussed and the differentiation was explained. Mr. Goe also discussed bankruptcy legislation that has been passed and how it applies today.An immense amount of valuable information was shared that could help anyone either going through or contemplating bankruptcy. To view the show, click here.  Torelli Realty just loves what our Costa Mesa schools have to offer! Take a peak at some exciting events happening this month:Estancia High School-

• The drama program at EHS has been running strong for 30 years.  The program as we know it was started by Barbara VanHolt, who is the namesake for our theater. The program creates strong bonds between the students, beginning with a drama baby/drama parent pairings that connect new drama students with a mentor who shows them the ropes & supports them through their program. These relationships are so strong, you often see alumni not only attending the shows, but still actively involved in the program.
• The Estancia Market cropped up out of a drama booster's idea to support the troupe.  It's now grown to be hosted by the Estancia PTA.  It's a cute little fair where you can buy handmade and vintage art, jewelry & home furnishing.  It's an appropriate venue for our eclectic Costa Mesa neighborhood.

TeWinkle Middle School-

• Study Group Enrichment: TeWinkle’s new Study Group rotation which occurs on Tuesday and Thursday every week has been a success. Students have had the opportunity to enjoy enrichment activities like Video Game Development, Current Events, Chess, Origami, Historical Events, Instrument practice, Microsoft Word Instruction and much more. Students are also encouraged to seek academic help when necessary through a process of teacher encouragement. At the start of second quarter, additional enrichment activities have been added including Pentathlon and knitting. The purpose behind the Study Group concept is to allow students the opportunity to experience activities which are new to them, or to use the time for additional help in classes when they need a teacher’s support for homework, work on concepts, or make up tests.

 New Foodie Finds in Costa Mesa - Wood-fired seems to be a trend these days, so we hopped on over to Jerry's Wood Fired Dogs to give them a try. We must say, this is not a place for the indecisive because they have over 30 favorite fixings to choose from! The chili cheese frito dog was really impressive but we really liked their house potato chips too! 

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COSTA MESA HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT:

  Mix and Jingle at SOCO - It's time to mix and jingle as we celebrate the holidays, SOCO style! On Thursday, December 12th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., you're invited to enjoy a complimentary outdoor showing of a much loved holiday movie, classic carols by Trevor Wesley, and holiday shopping with SOCO and The OC Mix's expert stylists, designers and artisan boutiques. Enjoy festive treats and warm drinks from the Center's top culinary establishments, while we eat, drink, and be merry! It’ll be chilly outside, so wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater for a chance to win a prize for “Best Ugly Christmas Sweater.” Also, please bring a warm coat to donate to One Warm Coat charity to help give to those in need this holiday season. The OC Mix at SOCO is located at 3303-3323 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - A family favorite, Nineteenth-century London and the old world spirit of Christmas is brought back for families to enjoy for the holidays. The classic Dickens tale with all your favorite characters—Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come—and, Hal Landon Jr. as everyone's favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge. (“The quintessential Ebenezer Scrooge!” according to the Daily Pilot). Previews: November 29 – December 5, 2013. Regular Performances: December 6-26, 2013. Located at the South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. 47th Annual Snoopy House - A long time family favorite, the annual Snoopy House, will be opening on Friday, December 13th to December 25th at the Costa Mesa City Hall. Santa will be busy this year as he joins us for this opening night as well as nightly stops from December 18th through the 23rd from 7pm to 9pm, (not to mention at the Torelli Realty Snow Land event on Saturday, December 14th, from 9am to 12 noon). The iconic display was originally hosted by the Jordan family in Eastside Costa Mesa for 44 years before City Hall became its new location in 2011. Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade & Holiday Cruises - The 2013 Newport Beach Boat Parade is the premier Christmas event not only for Orange County and Los Angeles but Southern California. With more than 104 years of history, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is viewed by over one and half million people each year. Newport Harbor comes alive with decorations for the boat parade. Homes, yachts, docks & landscapes are fully decorated and transformed into a magical holiday experience. Newport Beach begins its holiday decorations after Thanksgiving and by the first of December the harbor is richly illuminated with thousands of lights and hundreds of themed estates. The parade takes place over 5 nights from the third Wednesday in December to the third Sunday. The 2013 parade is December 19 - 23. Newport Landing provides 3 cruises each night of the parade. The cruise boats don't just view the parade, they are part of it. Can't make the parade dates? Don't worry, because Newport Landing offers holiday cruises every night in December to view the amazing light displays in Newport Bay. Admission is $20-$36 for the holiday cruise. Newport Landing: 309 Palm Street, #A, Newport Beach, CA 92661. Share Our Selves: 44th Adopt A Family Program - Share Our Selves’ annual holiday donation program, Adopt A Family, pairs generous donors with struggling families with children in the Costa Mesa & Santa Ana school districts to provide them a holiday dinner plus new gifts for the children. Pre-registered donations are collected Dec. 19 at the OC Fair & Event Center and information on contributing is available online at ShareOurSelves.org.  

 MONTHLY EVENTS:

• SOBECA Art Walk - Every Last Tuesday of the Month from 6-10pm. 29374 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa
• SoCo Collection Farmers Market and Food Truck Fair - Saturdays from 9-2pm. 3303 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa
• Segerstrom Center for the Arts: During the month of December there are many special shows such as the Beach Boys Christmas Show starting 12/7, Christmas with Leanne Rhymes starting 12/19, and much more! 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa

 OC Fair & Event Center: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa

• Orange County Market Place: Neighborhood Swap Meet- Every Saturday/Sunday from 1-4pm.
• Orange County Fair and Exposition Center Farmers Market- Every Thursday from 9am-1pm.
• OC Food Truck Fair After Dark (OC Fair & Event Center) - Every Wednesday from 5:30-9pm.
• OC Food Truck Fair (OC Fair & Event Center) - Thursdays 11-2pm.
• Centennial Farm: Centennial Farm is a three-acre working farm at the OC Fair & Event Center created to educate youth about agriculture and its importance to daily life. First Tuesday & Wednesday of the month from 1pm-4pm,  every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 1pm-4pm.

Preferred Vendors

 Deal With People You KnowAlden's Carpet & Draperies - John has been a part of the community for years! 1663 Placentia Ave. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 646-4838JD Lock & Key - Changing locks & making you secure, year after year! 3023-B Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 979-0744J&A Handyman Service- James Angst - We love him! (714) 412-3933Floorplan Drawings - Wayne Rizzo/WMRD Design  (949) 285-7447Escrow -  Karen Stout at California Sunset Escrow (714) 432-7066Lenders we love! Lisa Banhagel at Wells Fargo (949) 500-5780Plumbing - Bob Archer/Archer Plumbing (714) 537-5679   

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   If YOU would like to suggest an event or story for our January newsletter, please send an e-mail to amber@torellirealty.com with the subject line "NEWSLETTER" by December 20 please. Our mission is to inform the community about things going on in the area, promote our local schools, sports, etc., let us know! We would also like to share events on our calendar, so please send us your information.       Torelli Realty1700 Adams Ave., Suite 110Costa Mesa, CA 92626Phone: 714-540-7355 * Fax 714-540-4804info@torellirealty.com PAST NEWSLETTERSNovember 2013October 2013September 2013August 2013July 2013April 2013March 2013February 2013January 2013