Alturas, CA

Wow, long drive an on top of that it was cold, but only about 37 degrees. 12 hours each way. I need a home inspector in Modoc County. Soon.. if you know one please put us in contact.

The clients are great to work with but this does give us an opening to get a consultant trained up there. Nice sized project with full interior repairs that include plumbing, electrical, drywall, sub floor, finished flooring, pretty much going to be a new home again. Bank owned property that had water in the lines during very cold weather, the water found a way out, lots of mold has already been re mediated, no issues there any longer we just are putting it back into shape for the new borrowers. Nice spread just outside Alturas

I was able to see a couple Realtors and found there are allot of Indians in the area. I told them about the FHA section 184 loan program which is very much like the FHA 203k loan program. There is one lender I know that is very familiar with them and that is Sky-Valley Financial and they can make them anywhere in the state. I also found out that there are 106 tribes in CA alone

The 184 program has a lower down payment of only 2.5% of the purchase price, no MIP... mortgage insurance premium, and the BIG thing is they can use this program to build brand new homes on vacant land. One of the Realtors I ran into specializes in selling land... this is a great way to do that and work with our Native Americans. My wife is a Cherokee so we are kin to their needs.

IN any case we have the 203k and the Streamlined k available to all in addition to the Section 184 program so we have a program for everyone. If you need repairs on your new home purchase, the 203k is your loan of choice right now and if the repairs are minor and don't require structural repairs then the Streamlined k is your obvious choice.

The Realtors I did see up there were telling me that the appraisers are coming in low.. they were surprised to hear that with the 203k or the Streamlined k we can go up to 110% of the "after improved" value and still make the loan. If your appraiser is coming in 5-10% low turn it into a Streamlined k, fix something on it and gain 110% of the after improved value... this can help you with neighborhood values as well.

If you are helping a Native American find a new home remember the FHA Section 184 loan program can get them into the home, anywhere in the USA, for less money down, no MIP, and new construction isn't an issue.

California Airport Homes -  A24 California Pines Airport, Alturas CA -Chain Real Estate Airport Homes

    A24 California Pines Airport -05/23 Runway 4250' x 45' Asphalt - VFR - No FBO services

California Pines Subdivision was created with approximately 15,000 lots.  Lots vary in size and elevation throughout the subdivision. Located in Alturas, Modoc County the community is decidedly rural.  Perfect for those seeking relief from the hustle of city life.

While parcels are presently located at the Airport, the California Pines Community is planning for the transition toward  a residential airpark where homes with adjacent hangers are possible. 

The area enjoys what might best be described as a four season climate. While the area enjoys water skiing in the summer months alpine and Nordic snow skiing and even ice skating are a part of winter recreational opportunities.

Buyers or Sellers Seeking California Pines Real Estate Transaction Assistance Please Contact:
Phone 530-347-6122                                                                 Email: steve@airportairparkhomes.INFO

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It's that time of year again. The ranchers bring their cattle down from the high country for the winter.

This annual tradition happens down Pencil Road in Modoc Recreational Estates. Now, if I still lived in San Jose, California, I would have been extraordinarily annoyed by this process. But I noticed that I simply didn't mind. I wasn't in a hurry to go anywhere.

I enjoyed the pretty, sunny day and while moving at about 3 miles per hour down that stretch of road -- about 3 miles distant ahead of us yet -- I marveled at the herding dogs that kept the cattle moving -- any how they aggressively worked the ones that didn't want to go in the right direction. I wondered what the riders were talking about. I thought how pleasant it would be to be out riding at a leisurely pace this morning.

Of course, ranching isn't always this idyllic. I suspect that the work is pretty hard at times. But this morning, it looked like a very good life.

One of the challenges in moving to Alturas is making sure that you have all of your necessary services set up -- and who in the world do you call. Here are some numbers that should help you:

Utilities:

Electric Power -

There are 2 service providers in Modoc County for electricity.

1. Pacific Power and Light (an Oregon company) serves Alturas and other in town locations. 800-715-9238, 877-548-3768 or 888-221-7070
2. Surprise Valley Electric (an energy coop) serves the areas that PP&L does not serve. 866-843-2667

Propane: Contact Bethel's 530-233-2134

Kerosene: Ed Staub & Sons 530-233-2610

Telephone Service: Frontier 800-921-8101

Internet: you have several choices

1. Frontier (dial-up and DSL) - both services available in most areas 800-921-8101
2. Hughes Net (satellite) - anywhere you've got reception 866-293-8945
3. HDO - High Desert Online (dial-up and wireless): wireless in city of Alturas 530-233-4000
4. Charter Communications (cable) in town only 866-731-5420

Television:

1. DirecTV -- Phillips Appliance in Alturas can set up your service. Call 530-233-5705
2. Dish Network -- www.dishnetwork.com
3. Charter Communications 866-731-5420

Water/Sewer Service in Alturas 530-233-2052

Trash Collection in Alturas and surrounding areas Alturas Disposal 530-233-2373

Modoc Joint Unified School District: 530-233-7201

Real Estate Services: Of course you'll call Property Connections Realty Inc. at 530-640-2411