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Christine Donovan - Costa Mesa Real Estate

Broker/Attorney

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Who are we?
Christine Donovan is a real estate and mortgage consultant with Donovan Group Realty; she founded the company in 1999, after a successful career as a corporate attorney. Christine is a lifetime local resident whose family has lived in the Orange County Coastal area for over five decades.
In addition to her real estate and mortgage background, She is a licensed California attorney. Her experience in the legal field gives her expertise in both negotiation and a better understanding of the contracts. She has negotiated with executives of Ferrari, Princeton Review and Glaceau, maker of Vitamin Water, on behalf of her clients.
The DonovanBlatt Team specializes in real estate sales and purchases in the Orange County area with a focus on Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.
She is a real estate consultant with a strong background in law, negotiation and mortgages. Knowledge about the intricacies of financing has allowed her to help many buyers buy who thought they couldn't buy.
Why should you do business with us?
Before we decide to work together, we will need to ask
you a few thought-provoking questions. We will listen to
your answers, and if we are not the right consultants to
serve you, we will let you know immediately.
What makes us different?
We strive to provide sellers and buyers with a unique and enjoyable experience.
What makes us unique is what our clients have said about us over the years:

“I would have gladly paid Christine twice as much and still considered her fees inexpensive when compared with the quality of her services.”
H. Miller – Sacramento, CA

“It was only after working with a few other agents here in Austin that I realized how spoiled Matt and I had been to have you as our real estate consultant in California. You went above and beyond.” Jeanette El Sariakoussy – Austin, TX

“Thank you for all your efforts. You’ve been more than amazing
with our family and all the details with the home. You have truly
gone ‘above and beyond,’ and we appreciate it.”
Claudette Brunelli – Huntington Beach, CA

My Comments

  • This seems like an
    By Christine Donovan - Costa Mesa Real EstateSeptember 25, 2009 - 10:09pm

    This seems like an interesting idea that probably needs more detail. Can the borrower "buy" out the bank at any time by refinancing and providing the equity share then? Would they have to hold the house for some period? It seems like it's a win win for both parties. www.donovanblatt.com

  • I can't stop chuckling. I
    By Christine Donovan - Costa Mesa Real EstateSeptember 9, 2009 - 3:30pm

    I can't stop chuckling. I think many have been victim to these types of incidents in the current. Many are just trying to help, but there're some frustrating things happening. www.livingcostamesa.com www.donovanblatt.com

  • I hope that there will be
    By Christine Donovan - Costa Mesa Real EstateSeptember 9, 2009 - 2:12pm

    I hope that there will be some movement to make short sales more of an option for all parties involved, and perhaps incentivizing lenders will help the process. It is currently time consuming and stressful for all parties involved with no clear direction and rules changing frequently. Perhaps incentives would allow the lenders to hire additional staff which might ease the pressures and the length of time required to get an answer. www.donovanblatt.com www.livingcostamesa.com