Blog - Stovall Team, Fountain Valley, CA, Real Estate

Local Concerts & Movies in the Park Summer 2013 Series

By Micah Stovall | Published: July 9, 2013

Sunday-Surfin Sundays in Huntington Beach

* Please check website for concert locations & complete list of performers. Concerts may be subject to changes

DATES & TIMES:

Museum Concert Dates 1:00 p.m. – 4: 00 p.m.
August 25, September 8, September 22, September 29, October 13 & October 20 (Finale)

Pier Plaza Concert Dates 1 1:00 a .m. – 5 : 00 p.m.
July 14, August 11, September 15 (Surf City Days

LOCATIONS:
Pier Plaza shows – 315 Pacific Coast Highway (PCH & Main St) Surfing Museum shows – 411 Olive (in parking lot)

INFORMATION:
714-960-3483

Tuesday- Costa Mesa Concerts in the Park take place each Tuesday evening in July in Costa Mesa Fairview Park (2525 Placentia Ave.). The free series features live music, gourmet food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and children’s activities. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with the music beginning at 6:15 p.m.

concerts in the park

Costa Mesa Concert in the Park Information

Wednesday- Seal Beach Free Concerts by the Pier

Thursday- Fountain Valley @ Recreation Center and Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst (Brookhurst & Heil) – Fountain Valley Call 714-839-8611 for information

July 11, 18, 25 and August 1
Food booths, games, fun for the entire family!
July 11 NEON NATION – 80’s
July 18 THE SILVERADOS – Country with a Twist
July 25 COLD DUCK BAND – Groovin’ 80’S
August 1 THE ANSWER – Classic Rock

Fountain Valley Concert Series

Movies in the Park
August 2013

Come join in all of the festivities! There will be food, games, a family-friendly movie, and much more! Enjoy a night of family fun sponsored by the City of Fountain Valley! Movies begin at Dusk

August 6, 2013 – “Shrek”
Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst Street

August 16, 2013 – “Adventures of Tin Tin”
Harper Park, 8675 Bluebird Avenue

August 23, 2013 – “Goonies”
Cox Park, 17615 Los Jardines East

INFORMATION:
714-839-8611

Thursday- Garden Grove Free Summer Concert Series 2013
July – August

DETAILS:
Concertgoers can enjoy the sights and sounds of evening concerts in the park brought to you by the Garden Grove Community Foundation. No EZ-Ups or golf carts, please. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

DATES & TIMES:
Thursdays
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

July 11 – Sandbox, Today’s Hits
July 18 – Neil Morrow, Country Rock
July 25 – Instant Replay, 80s and 90s
August 1 – The Funky Hippeez, 70s/Disco
August 8 – The Answer, Classic Rock to Today’s Hits
August 15 – Stone Soul, Motown/Blues Rock

LOCATIONS:
Eastgate Park
12001 St Mark St

INFORMATION:
(714) 741-5280

Posted in Community | Tagged Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Local Concerts in the Park Summer 2013 Series Fountain Valley | Comments closed

Fountain Valley Summerfest June 28-June 30!!

By Micah Stovall | Published: June 27, 2013

The Fountain Valley Summerfest Committee, in partnership with the City of Fountain Valley is launching its 5th annual community celebration called “Fountain Valley Summerfest” to be held last weekend of June 2013 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park at Brookhurst and Heil. This 4-day celebration will include carnival rides, food and beverage booths, game booths, local entertainment, exhibitors, non-profit organizations, live music, beer/wine garden, Live Sports Tent, the Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show, and the Dog Day Afternoon event.

Dates	*Times*	Special Events
Thursday, June 27	5:00pm – 10:00 pm	*Preview Night (Food Trucks & $1 Rides)
Friday, June 28	5:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday, June 29	11:00am – 11:00pm	Car Show 7:00am – 3:00pm; Fireworks 9:00pm
Sunday, June 30	12:00pm – 9:00pm	*Dog Day Afternoon 12:00pm – 6:00pm*

http://fountainvalley.org/community/communityservices/Summerfest.php

* Preview Night, Thursday June 27, kicks off the weekend long event by opening many of the activities a night early so people can see what is to come. All rides on Thursday night will be just $1 per ride. We will also have the beer/wine/margarita garden open and music. Test your skills at the many carnival games that will be operating and treat yourself to one of the many gourmet food trucks that will be onsite Thursday night.

Posted in Community | Tagged Fountain Valley, Fountain Valley Community Foundation, fountain valley real estate, Micah Stovall, Real Estate, Steve Stovall, Stovall Team | Comments closed

Home Appraisals No Longer Derailing Sales

By Micah Stovall | Published: June 7, 2013

Home appraisals no longer derailing sales.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney)
Consider this one more sign that the housing market is heating up: Appraisers are putting higher values on homes again, allowing for more deals to go through. During the housing bust, sales were often derailed by low-ball appraisals that fell far shy of a home’s selling price. For example, if a home cost $500,000 and required a 20% down payment of $100,000, the buyer would need to finance $400,000. But if the appraiser valued the home at $450,000, the buyer would only be eligible for a $360,000 loan — making the home too costly for some buyers.

But now, as home prices climb and housing inventories shrink, appraisers are valuing homes at or above their selling prices, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors. Between 2008 and 2010, appraisals for more than a third of Seattle-based real estate agent Michael Ackerman’s sales came in below the selling price. So he had to get creative.
“I started pulling out the key boxes at the homes so the appraisers couldn’t get in,” said Ackerman. “They had to call me to let them see the home. I would bring a packet of comparables along and explain what I used to price the home.”
But now, with home prices posting such strong gains, those strategies may not be necessary anymore. “I’ve closed 15 homes so far this year and none of the appraisals have come in below the selling price,” said Ackerman. He was certain a recent deal in Wallingford, Wash. was going to fall through when the buyer agreed to pay $755,000 — well above the average $690,000 other homes in the area had sold for. When the appraisal came in at the full selling price “everybody’s jaws dropped,” he said.

And in some of the hottest markets, appraisals are coming in well above the selling price.
Agent Eric Tan said one appraiser did a “drive-by” of a West Covina, Calif., home he was selling in April. “He didn’t ask for any comps, to see the inside of the house, or even schedule a time to meet with me. He wrote up the appraisal right at the purchase price,” he said. “I was able to sell the client’s home for about $40,000 more than I thought the appraiser would value it.” In Jacksonville Beach, Fla., where prices have soared 15% over the past 12 months, agent Cara Ameer was “holding her breath” when it came time to get an appraisal on a two-bedroom townhouse she sold for $5,000 more than its $189,000 asking price.
“It was FHA financing and [the FHA is] typically much more strict,” she said. That appraisal too ended up coming in above the selling price.
Source: CNN Money

Posted in Buyers, Real Estate News, Sellers | Tagged Fountain Valley, fountain valley real estate, Micah Stovall, Real Estate, realtors, Steve Stovall, Stovall Team | Comments closed

Old is New!

By Micah Stovall | Published: June 6, 2013

What’s one secret to a gorgeous room? A look that appears to be pulled together over time, mixing new with old to create a charming, personalized style full of things you love. Get the process started by shopping flea markets and secondhand stores, and browse these ideas for inspiring ways to use the treasures you’ll find.

Locally, Consignment Attic at 19060 Brookhurst Street Huntington Beach, CA 92646 is packed with treasures. Consignment Attic is always looking for Quality Pre-Owned Furniture, Home Decor and Accessories.

Monthly, Orange County Marketplace hosts the Orange County Antique Market one Saturday per month. They will be taking June, July, and August off due to pre-scheduled events at the OC Marketplace / OC Fair & Events Center but will resume in the Fall.

With over 1700 successfully closed transactions the Stovall team brings the negotiating and marketing skills needed to help you fulfill your real estate goals.

Always willing to go the extra mile for their clients, you can reach Micah Stovall at [email protected] or Steve Stovall at [email protected] Call The Stovall Team today at 714.343.9294 or 714.378.3438 for your free pre-market evaluation.

Posted in Sellers | Tagged Fountain Valley, fountain valley real estate, Micah Stovall, Real Estate, realtors, Steve Stovall, Stovall Team, Tips for Sellers | Comments closed

Congratulations Class of 2013: Local High School Schedules

By Micah Stovall | Published: June 5, 2013

Congratulations Class of 2013!!
Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Graduation Schedules
Edison High School June 13 at OCC
Fountain Valley High School June 12 at OCC
Huntington Beach High School June 12 at HBHS
La Quinta High School June 18 at BolsaGrandeHighSchool
Ocean View High School June 12 at OVHS

Posted in Community | Tagged Fountain Valley, fountain valley real estate, Home Value, Micah Stovall, Real Estate, realtors, Steve Stovall, Stovall Team | Comments closed

Hyperactive Buyer Activity Sparks the Market

By Micah Stovall | Published: June 4, 2013

Active listing inventory is down by half or more in Orange County. Sellers are enjoying equity returns that have been absent for almost a decade. In addition we are seeing an increase of all- cash buyers as well as multiple offers on most every listing on the market.

In fact, multiple offers are the new normal in this market which is best described as HYPERACTIVE with buyer activity. The market has swung from one extreme to the other with no hesitation in the middle. We have moved from having high inventory with few buyers to having an abundance of buyers and no inventory. Currently the Stovall Team is working with 5 + qualified buyers looking to live in Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley and surrounding cities. We have also recently sold seven of our listed properties for TOP of THE MARKET PRICES and even OVER APPRAISED PRICE in a couple of instances.

The demand is outpacing current supply of housing on the market. This combination has led to rising prices— continuous uptick in the market and a drop in short sales as homeowners regain positive equity. When priced right and prepared for the market we are selling our listings at list price or above appraised value with strong offers. Smart buyers come prepared to show evidence of good credit, strong qualification and proof of funds needed to buy now. Many have been searching for months only to be out bid or out smarted by better prepared buyers/agents.

One of our biggest obstacles is that sellers are afraid they won’t be able to find their next home with so few homes on the market. Stovall Team will help remedy this concern by ensuring the terms of the sale Escrow meet your housing needs as a seller in our current tight housing market. We will ensure your sale is Contingent on your purchase.

On the buyer’s side, the market is tight. Working with experienced, savvy Real Estate Agents like the Stovall Team is of utmost importance. Buyers trying to get FHA or VA offers accepted are feeling the pressure as their offers aren’t seen as strong as the competing all-cash offers. We have been successful in placing government loan buyers in escrow and to a successfully closing. We work with experienced lenders in structuring and presenting offers that get accepted. The Stovall Team has an excellent reputation for getting our Escrows Closed.

Working with the Stovall Team ensures clear communication. As full-time agents that always answer our phones, you will be kept abreast of local market insight, daily (often hourly) listing updates, and service and professionalism that only 50+ years of combined Real Estate sales experience can offer. The Stovall Team is experienced and stands ready to meet the challenges we face in this rapidly evolving market. Call the Stovall Team when you have questions about getting your home ready to sell. We are here to assist you whether you plan to put your home on the market within a week or a couple years from now. Contact us today!

We can design a plan to help you net more money for your home than our competition. Call Steve at 714.393.5377 or Micah at 714.343.929