Newland House, Huntington Beach, California
September 2, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
The Pulse. The Newland House is located at 19820 Beach Blvd in Huntington Beach. It’s open to the public and you can see it on the 1st and 3rd Saturday and Sunday of each month. Admission is $1 to $2. Read more
(Excerpt from) The Men Behind Some of Tustin’s Best Buildings by Juanita Lovret
September 2, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Many carpenters worked in Tustin during its early years, although few records exist to show which houses they built. Fortunately, one of the men who advanced to contractor status, William H. Bowman, can be identified with numerous lovely homes and public structures. Bowman came to Tustin as a child. He apprenticed as a carpenter before going out on his own to build many of Tustin’s finest homes. One of his houses at 660 W Third St is considered by the City of Tustin Historical Survey to be among the best examples of Craftsman Bungalow architecture in Tustin. Read more
1910 Craftsman
September 2, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
1910 Craftsman For all you Craftsman lovers out there….this one’s for you. What a joy to see a Craftsman with all of its original woodwork intact and so well cared for. This 1910 Historical Craftsman Landmark Home is located in Park Santiago in Santa Ana. The area isn’t specifically a historic district, though you do find a few mixed in here and there. But it is a charming neighborhood, mostly made up of post-war 40’s and 50’s construction with nice sized yards and tree lined streets. Read more
Old Town Concerts in the Park
July 1, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Ahhh….summer. Gotta love it. Sunny days and Concerts in the Park. My favorite part of the year in Old Town Tustin. Read more
New Listing in Old Town Tustin: Two on a Lot
June 14, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · 2 Comments
We just took a new listing in Old Town Tustin. Actually, we took it about a week ago but I’ve had some technical difficulties on this site which is why I’m just posting it right now.
The new listing is a charming 1928 California Bungalow with a large guesthouse in back. Read more
Chili Cook Off in Old Town Tustin
June 3, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Ahhhh the Chili Cook off. Gotta love it. Lots of chili, lots of beer, and lots of sun. Makes for a great combo! This is one of my favorite summer things to do in Old Town. They say about 30,000 people descend on our Old Town for this cook off and that it is one of the largest chili cook offs in California (at least that’s what my memory is telling me – I may be wrong and if I am I apologize in advance). Regardless, it’s definitely worth a look. Read more
Big Banks Are Opposing A Bill to Protect Borrowers
May 19, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Brought to you by the California Association of Realtors
Background
California has protected borrowers from so-called “deficiency” liability on their home mortgages since the 1930s, but the evolution of mortgage finance requires that the statute be updated.
Current law says that if a homeowner defaults on a mortgage used to purchase his or her home, the homeowner’s liability on the mortgage is limited to the property itself. The law has worked well since the 1930s to protect borrowers, ensure the quality of loan underwriting and allow borrowers who are brought down by financial crisis to get back on their feet. Read more
Gorgeous 100 Year Old Craftsman Coming On The Market Soon
May 13, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I hold a special place in my heart for the Craftsman style home. I love the earthiness of this style, all the wood and the natural feel of it all. What a great era that was. It never ceases to amaze me how well built the homes were. They were all unique and the craftsmen that built them put so much care and art into them. That’s why I’m excited about this awesome Craftsman that is coming on the market soon.
It’s 100 years old and is known at the Kleidosty House. It’s located in Park Santiago and is an outstanding example of the Craftsman era. It is historically noteworthy as one of the handful of homes in Santa Ana still in existence today that were built on orchards or ranches in Orange County. I can imagine this home surrounded by acres and acres of land – how different from our homes in this area today.
The home has much of it’s original leaded glass as well as original stained glass windows and a massive speckled brick fireplace. It has it’s original built-in china cabinets and bookcases and a very neat round porch that seats eight that is reminiscent of a Queen Anne style porch. This home is truly a gem and when it does come on I’ll make sure to post some photos here.
If any of you are interested in more information or would like a private showing before it hits the market, please call us at 714-299-3400. We’d love to find a loving owner for this great home.
Short Sale Basics for Sellers
April 26, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
People always ask me what a short sale is and how it works. In a nutshell, a short sale is when a home is sold for less than the amount owed on the mortgage for the home. This occurs when the bank agrees to take less than the full amount due on the mortgage. You are basically asking the bank for permission to sell your home “short”. Read more
Stripping Wood Molding Part Two
April 24, 2010 by Markus & Heidi Brown · Leave a Comment
Well, after 40 days of living in what I affectionately call “hell”, the stripping is finally done. I should’ve known the guy’s estimate of 9 days was unrealistic but I was so caught up in finally getting this last piece of restoration done that I let it cloud my judgment. The house looks great and the Douglas Fir molding that was buried under layers and layers of paint really shines and makes our Craftsman really look like a Craftsman again. Was it worth it? Read more
