Blog - Berit Hayden

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What Selling a Home Actually Looks Like

When people think about selling a home, they often picture the obvious things: putting up a sign, taking photos, listing the property online, and waiting for buyers. In reality, the work behind a successful sale is much more involved. On my recent Costa Mesa listing, the process included professional photography, new carpet and updated photos, […]
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Sold in Mesa Verde: Keys Handed Over at Corsica Place

There is something special about the moment the keys are finally handed over. After months of preparing, marketing, showing, negotiating, navigating inspections, appraisal, repairs, contingency deadlines, and all of the details that happen behind the scenes, 1566 Corsica Place in Mesa Verde has officially closed at $1,364,000 — approximately $1,005 per square foot. This sale […]
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Costa Mesa 92626 Market Update – August 2026

The August 2026 market numbers for Costa Mesa’s 92626 ZIP code show a market that is continuing to shift. Key Market Statistics (Coldwell Banker Market Quest) Average Sales Price: $1.55 million (↓ 3%) Median List Price: $1.70 million (↑ 9%) Sales Price/List Price Ratio: 99.6% Number of Properties Sold: 13 (↓ 51%) Months Supply of […]
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What Do Home Appraisers Look For? 5 Things Buyers and Sellers Should Know

What Do Home Appraisers Look For? 5 Things Buyers and Sellers Should Know Appraisals can feel mysterious, but here’s what really matters. When a buyer is financing a home, the appraisal is an important part of the escrow process. A home appraisal provides an independent professional opinion of the property’s market value and helps the […]