Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Beautiful Rumsey Canyon Home
This neo-Craftsman Bungalow was lovingly built in recognition of the arts & crafts movement and prairie style architecture but it incorporates 1998 building codes. Combinations of natural and classic materials blend seamlessly to create gracious living areas particularly suited to the northern California climate. Innovative craftsmanship from yesterday’s and today’s artisans comes to life both inside and outside. Located in Rumsey, this property is an ideal country retreat. “Community” can be found in the small villages and towns of the 30-mile long Capay Valley, home to organic farming, whitewater rafting and a couple of wineries less than two hours
NW of San Francisco, and one hour from both Sacramento and Clear Lake. The site consists of a manageable 1.88 acres of old walnut orchard that is situated on flat and usable ground. This lovely home is surrounded on three sides by 1500 sq feet of incense cedar porch that is ideal for enjoying the outdoors in a protected environment. Except for carpeted bedrooms, flooring is ¾ inch tongue-and-groove red oak throughout. Window and door surrounds are clear, vertical grain Douglas fir. Walls are smooth and painted white for maximum flexibility in the display of artwork. The first floor features a GreatRoom with massive stone fireplace and a separate living room with Vermont Castings woodstove. The open floor plan dining-area is perfect for entertaining family and friends. The well appointed 13’ x 13’ country kitchen features stainless steel appliances including a 6-burner Viking range, Fisher&Paykel double-dishwasher and GE Monogram refrigerator and bar sink. There is ample storage in the beautiful quarter-sawn oak kitchen cabinetry and additional storage space in the laundry room/half bath. The spacious 1st floor Master suite with office/study allow for single-level living if required. The 2nd floor has wonderful usable space including a small sleeping loft. It includes two more master suites each with architecturally interesting dormers, deep closet space, ensuite baths and window-seat reading benches with views of nearby hills. Situated between the bedrooms is a large living room which is big enough to serve as a media room.
This home is currently being operated as a fully licensed 2-bedroom Bed & Breakfast to supplement the owner's income. The business (Rumsey Canyon Inn) is for sale separately to the purchaser of the residence if buyer is interested. You may purchase this home without purchasing the business however. For more information on the Bed & Breakfast business please visit the owners website at: www.rumseycanyoninn.com
For details call the helpline at:
1-800-882-0235 ext. 2019
NW of San Francisco, and one hour from both Sacramento and Clear Lake. The site consists of a manageable 1.88 acres of old walnut orchard that is situated on flat and usable ground. This lovely home is surrounded on three sides by 1500 sq feet of incense cedar porch that is ideal for enjoying the outdoors in a protected environment. Except for carpeted bedrooms, flooring is ¾ inch tongue-and-groove red oak throughout. Window and door surrounds are clear, vertical grain Douglas fir. Walls are smooth and painted white for maximum flexibility in the display of artwork. The first floor features a GreatRoom with massive stone fireplace and a separate living room with Vermont Castings woodstove. The open floor plan dining-area is perfect for entertaining family and friends. The well appointed 13’ x 13’ country kitchen features stainless steel appliances including a 6-burner Viking range, Fisher&Paykel double-dishwasher and GE Monogram refrigerator and bar sink. There is ample storage in the beautiful quarter-sawn oak kitchen cabinetry and additional storage space in the laundry room/half bath. The spacious 1st floor Master suite with office/study allow for single-level living if required. The 2nd floor has wonderful usable space including a small sleeping loft. It includes two more master suites each with architecturally interesting dormers, deep closet space, ensuite baths and window-seat reading benches with views of nearby hills. Situated between the bedrooms is a large living room which is big enough to serve as a media room.
This home is currently being operated as a fully licensed 2-bedroom Bed & Breakfast to supplement the owner's income. The business (Rumsey Canyon Inn) is for sale separately to the purchaser of the residence if buyer is interested. You may purchase this home without purchasing the business however. For more information on the Bed & Breakfast business please visit the owners website at: www.rumseycanyoninn.com
For details call the helpline at:
1-800-882-0235 ext. 2019
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Cute Esparto Home - TLC
Cute Esparto home. Bring your tool box and nail bags. This is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home in need of some TLC. Many expensive items have been completed. Great Value on this R-2 lot. Don't miss your opportunity to own a home is this wonderful area. For more information please go to: www.lindapillardhomes.com email us at: l.pillard@gmail.com
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Unethical real estate agent
As a consumer you may have experienced a real estate transaction where the agent was just flat unethical. If you haven't had that experience you are lucky. I want you to know that unethical agents also are unethical to his colleagues.
I was working very hard for a client we will call him Jack. Jack was an awesome guy. He was young, witty, and a joy to work with. We showed him a ranch that he truly loved. We worked endless hours getting him the information he required to make a sound decision in whether to make an offer or not.
Jack asked for a referral for a ranch consultant to assist and guide him to develop his dream on this ranch. We referred him to a local advisor. Someone in his family heard about another advisor out of the general area of where this ranch was located. We will refer to him Dick. Jack meet with Dick. Only to find out later that this consultant told my client Jack that he too was a agent and if he would let him represent him as a buyers agent than Jack would not have to pay his consulting fee because he would get paid a commission. Well, of course, what a great deal for Jack. Jack did not understand that Dick was completely off base and cross the ethics line. Jack went there for ranch consultation and agent Dick interfered with the relationship between us.
Dick came to my office unannounced to introduce himself to me. He proceeds to tell me that Jack was now his client. I could not believe the lack of professionalism he had. He stole my client then wanted me to pay him for it. Just goes to show you that some agent really don't have any class, respect, or integrity for themselves.
In the end, Jack lost his dream. Agent Dick presented a very unrealistic offer, and being an agent out of the area did not serve Jacks best interest at all. Matter of fact, Jacks agent Dick did not even want to submit a real offer on the appropriate form and truly did not understand the real estate process nor land values in the area. That really proved our thoughts we had of him. Dicks drive for greed, his lack of experience, ethics, integrity shined through with flying colors. I feel really bad for Jack. I hope he learned a lesson and that he contact us to help him again.
Meanwhile I presented another opportunity for my Sellers and it was a much better for them financially. Now you know the rest of the story...
I was working very hard for a client we will call him Jack. Jack was an awesome guy. He was young, witty, and a joy to work with. We showed him a ranch that he truly loved. We worked endless hours getting him the information he required to make a sound decision in whether to make an offer or not.
Jack asked for a referral for a ranch consultant to assist and guide him to develop his dream on this ranch. We referred him to a local advisor. Someone in his family heard about another advisor out of the general area of where this ranch was located. We will refer to him Dick. Jack meet with Dick. Only to find out later that this consultant told my client Jack that he too was a agent and if he would let him represent him as a buyers agent than Jack would not have to pay his consulting fee because he would get paid a commission. Well, of course, what a great deal for Jack. Jack did not understand that Dick was completely off base and cross the ethics line. Jack went there for ranch consultation and agent Dick interfered with the relationship between us.
Dick came to my office unannounced to introduce himself to me. He proceeds to tell me that Jack was now his client. I could not believe the lack of professionalism he had. He stole my client then wanted me to pay him for it. Just goes to show you that some agent really don't have any class, respect, or integrity for themselves.
In the end, Jack lost his dream. Agent Dick presented a very unrealistic offer, and being an agent out of the area did not serve Jacks best interest at all. Matter of fact, Jacks agent Dick did not even want to submit a real offer on the appropriate form and truly did not understand the real estate process nor land values in the area. That really proved our thoughts we had of him. Dicks drive for greed, his lack of experience, ethics, integrity shined through with flying colors. I feel really bad for Jack. I hope he learned a lesson and that he contact us to help him again.
Meanwhile I presented another opportunity for my Sellers and it was a much better for them financially. Now you know the rest of the story...
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Yolo County Real Estate
One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is really getting to know my clients. Most realtors don't take the time to do that. As a real estate consultant, I strive and exceed to understand our clients fears, objections, concerns, goals and timeframes. I cannot express more the importance of really taking the time know our clients. We spend time with each and everyone of them to really find out what is important to them and to see if we can help them or not. After our initial consultation we have really created a client to consultant trust. It make such a big difference in how we work together .
There is a family right now that I am working with. They completely trusted me as a professional real estate consultant to help them make their dream come true. They wanted to move up, into a larger home with a big lot (hard to find theses days). A place where they could live for years to come and raise there family there. To create roots, memories, stability for the kids, a sense of place where everyone would now this was home for good. What a wonderful concept. My parents did that for me and my brothers. I still dream about the home I was raised in and all of the wonderful family memories, and the great time we had growing up. It's awesome.
This families home has sold and they have purchased a new home in the same town (Woodland, CA) with that huge lot. They are very grateful for our relationship we have built because of that...Their dream came true! Making dreams come true is what we do and love every minute of it.
There is a family right now that I am working with. They completely trusted me as a professional real estate consultant to help them make their dream come true. They wanted to move up, into a larger home with a big lot (hard to find theses days). A place where they could live for years to come and raise there family there. To create roots, memories, stability for the kids, a sense of place where everyone would now this was home for good. What a wonderful concept. My parents did that for me and my brothers. I still dream about the home I was raised in and all of the wonderful family memories, and the great time we had growing up. It's awesome.
This families home has sold and they have purchased a new home in the same town (Woodland, CA) with that huge lot. They are very grateful for our relationship we have built because of that...Their dream came true! Making dreams come true is what we do and love every minute of it.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The Capay Valley
I love working, living and breathing in our beautiful Valley. I was talking to some folks the other day in Solano County. They asked me where I lived. I stated where I lived in Brooks located in the Capay Valley, and they asked, "Where is the Capay Valley?" How funny. I thought everyone new about this gem of a Valley due to Cache Creek Casino. I gave them my spill. I so enjoyed letting them know what our Valley has to offer. From the organic farms, to white water rafting, camping, hiking, horseback riding and all the other recreational endeavors you can experience here.
If you would like to learn more please let us know. We can send you the area's business book of all the business listed here or if you just need a map call us. If you haven't visit our area it is highly recommended!
If you would like to learn more please let us know. We can send you the area's business book of all the business listed here or if you just need a map call us. If you haven't visit our area it is highly recommended!
Thursday, March 08, 2007
The market is picking up!
Yolo County real estate market is improving. Despite the negative media, Buyers are realizing that it is a great time to purchase a home or a country property. There was talk today that interest rates may fall again. What a wonderful time for Buyers to make their dreams come true. Soften market prices, most sellers are willing to negotiate the price and participate in assisting Buyers with their closing cost and all of that compounded with low interest rates you just can't beat that! Don't wait to long and miss this window of opportunity!!
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Market Update
What a gorgeous week so far. It looks like more of the same for the week ahead. We went to the National Poultry Show in Stockton over the weekend. My 12-year old son is an exhibitor. He won best of Class with his Black Australorp. Very exciting. There were over 2000 birds from different parts of the US participating. What a sight to see!
The National Association of Realtors released their statistics for national home sales last week. The second half of 2005 saw a significant decline in home sales nationally. The fourth quarter of last year saw the largest change. The one thing that stands out is that the Woodland and Yolo County area home market is holding up much better than the overall national market. From all indications, the market here is actually beginning to heat up again. This is something that most other parts of the country will be envious about.
If you are thinking about making a move please call. It will surprise you what an area specialist can do to save you thousands in the future. There is a lot of value for you in choosing the Team that has the knowledge, experience, and strong negotiation skills to work in your favor.
The National Association of Realtors released their statistics for national home sales last week. The second half of 2005 saw a significant decline in home sales nationally. The fourth quarter of last year saw the largest change. The one thing that stands out is that the Woodland and Yolo County area home market is holding up much better than the overall national market. From all indications, the market here is actually beginning to heat up again. This is something that most other parts of the country will be envious about.
If you are thinking about making a move please call. It will surprise you what an area specialist can do to save you thousands in the future. There is a lot of value for you in choosing the Team that has the knowledge, experience, and strong negotiation skills to work in your favor.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
The Most Expensive Home of 2006
Daily Real Estate News January 9, 2007The Most Expensive Home of 2006
The most expensive house sold in 2006 was an English-style, 10,000-square-foot Alpine, N.J., mansion with guest cottages, pool, and tennis courts, according to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. The price tag for the 63-acre estate five miles from Manhattan: $58 million. Advanced Photonix CEO Richard Kurtz bought this year’s top seller from Henry Clay Frick II. In 2005, the priciest house was an oceanfront estate that sold for $70 million to Ron Perelman of Palm Beach, Fla. The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing estimates — from not-yet-complete data — that 2006 sales of homes priced at $5 million and above were up about 11 percent over 2005. And at least 10 buyers throughout the country were willing to shell out $28 million or more for high-end residences last year. Source: Dow Jones Business News, Amy Hoak (01/08/07)
The most expensive house sold in 2006 was an English-style, 10,000-square-foot Alpine, N.J., mansion with guest cottages, pool, and tennis courts, according to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. The price tag for the 63-acre estate five miles from Manhattan: $58 million. Advanced Photonix CEO Richard Kurtz bought this year’s top seller from Henry Clay Frick II. In 2005, the priciest house was an oceanfront estate that sold for $70 million to Ron Perelman of Palm Beach, Fla. The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing estimates — from not-yet-complete data — that 2006 sales of homes priced at $5 million and above were up about 11 percent over 2005. And at least 10 buyers throughout the country were willing to shell out $28 million or more for high-end residences last year. Source: Dow Jones Business News, Amy Hoak (01/08/07)
Friday, January 05, 2007
Great Time for Buyers
What a great time for Buyers to successfully make their dreams come true. The compounded benefits of seller flexibility low mortgage interest rates, Buyers have a wonderful window of opportunity,” he adds. These conditions will likely persist until early spring when inventory supplies are likely to become more balanced.
Don't miss it. Interest rates are expected to go up this year. It is to your benefit to purchase now rather than wait to see "what may happen".
Don't miss it. Interest rates are expected to go up this year. It is to your benefit to purchase now rather than wait to see "what may happen".
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Capay Valley
I find it humorous sometimes when other realtors try to penetrate the Capay Valley Market. Unless you really know what properties have sold for whether they where a property listed with a professional or a for sale by owner, no property is alike and no price is the same. If you have any comments I would love to hear from you!
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