About Tuolumne County, CA

(As this post is being released the unemployment rate has surpassed 10% in this country.) Have you ever asked yourself the question, "Is it me?" It's an easy question to ask especially when you're going through a challenging time. Other translations of "Is it me?" ~ Am I the problem here? Am I my own worst enemy? ~ and that's the reason why I'm having such a hard time selling property? (if you happen to be in real estate) ~ and that's the reason why deals are falling through? No matter what your career field, difficulties have a way of causing you to second-guess yourself. Right? Your confidence wanes. You become hesitant/gun-shy. (You've been there. Could it be now?) And there are different ways to deal with the "Is it me?" question that I could talk about (of course). But I want to go another direction with it to finish this post. And just as way of a reminder: Life can be (and is) very complicated. (Tell me it ain't so.) At any given moment there are a number of factors contributing to each of our own personal situations, both in and outside our control. And could it be that it's not so much "you" but something else "beyond you" that's pressing in and making your situation that much tougher ~ and once you take this to heart you'll actually help to set yourself up for future success by removing the total burden from your shoulders? I feel better already.

Mother Lode Happenings

November 5 - 8

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? If so, here is a sampling of what is happening this weekend in and around Sonora:

Rod Harris Jazz Combo

Columbia College Jazz Series director Rod Harris and his saxophones will take center stage for a special concert at 8pm Saturday at Stage 3 Theater in Sonora. Admission is $15. For more information call 209-533-1778.

Craft Faire

The Sonora Senior Lounge and Boutique will hold a craft faire from 10 am to 3 pm Saturday in the Firemen's Museum at 125 N Washington St in Sonora. Admission is free. Crafts, scones and coffee will be available. Proceeds will benefit the senior lounge, a place for senior citizens to meet, watch television and play games, including bingo. For more information, call Susan Lowe at 209-533-2859.

Open Garden Day

Tuolumne County Master Gardeners will host open garden day on Saturday at their demonstration garden on the Cassina High School campus at 251 Barretta St. in Sonora. The garden opens at 10 am and demonstrations begin at 10:30 am. Planting and transplanting native plants will be first on the agenda, followed by how to make a rock garden. Lastly, there will be a talk on paths and walkways and fire safe landscapes. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions. There is no charge. For more information call 209-533-5696.

Nutcracker Tea Party

Soroptimist International of Sonora will hold its first Nutcracker Tea Party for children of all ages from 3 to 6 pm Saturday at the Humane Society of Tuolumne County at 10040 Victoria Way in Jamestown. Santa Claus will be present, along with entertainment, tea and prize drawings. Tickets are $15 per child or adult. For availability, call Carol Norwood at 209-728-5034. All proceeds will go to service projects of Soroptimist International of Sonora.

Hike to Natural Bridges

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will sponsor a hike to Natural Bridges at 10 am on Sunday. Meet at the trailhead on Parrots Ferry Road just outside Columbia. No dogs are allowed on the trail. Bring plenty of water and clothing appropriate for the weather. For more information call 209-536-9094.

This is just a few of the things happening this weekend, so get out, enjoy the wonderful fall weather and HAVE FUN!

Tuolumne County Real Estate Monthly Market Report

October 2009

During October 2009, 52 residential properties closed escrow. The average sale price was $223,293 and the average days on the market were 129. Thirty-seven percent (or 19) of the residential properties that sold were bank owned and 8% (or 4) were short sales. Fifty-three residential properties went under contract during the month with an average list price of $224,415. Below is the breakdown:

# of Homes Average Price Median Price Average Days on Market

Pending - Single Family 21 $206,817 $195,000 137

Pending - SF w/acreage 6 $269,933 $281,900 209

Pending - Man/Mod w/acreage 1 $169,900 $169,900 13

PC Backups - SF 17 $201,235 $189,000 123

PC Backups - SF w/acreage 8 $292,544 $277,900 178

Sold - Single Family 36 $201,284 $195,500 118

Sold - SF w/acreage 13 $297,770 $300,000 172

Sold - Manuf. w/acreage 3 $164,667 $164,000 74

This information is complied from TCAR MLS data and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed This information does not include the areas of Pine Mountain Lake, Groveland or Don Pedro.

If you would like information on lots or acreage contact me or search my website

www.sugarpinerealty.com/kburby

I've got the latest Mother Lode market numbers for you to look at today. To begin with, you'll notice the overall sales picture including all sales classes. CLICK HERE to view October 2009 compared to October 2008. CLICK HERE to view January-October 2009 compared to January-October 2008. You'll also want to notice the graphs including the Mother Lode Residential Unit Sales through October 2009 graph versus the previous five years (clickable picture 1 on the above left) along with the Mother Lode Residential Volume Sales graph versus the previous five years (clickable picture 2 on the right) and the Mother Lode Residential Average Sales Price graph versus the previous five years (clickable picture 3 on the left below), respectively. (The data used comes from the Tuolumne Multiple Listing Service and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.) As usual, I also have some of the numbers in black and white here:

UNIT SALES: Oct 09 = 62; Oct 08 = 49; +27%

VOL SALES: Oct 09 = $26,671,484; Oct 08 = $13,997,800; +91%

AVG SALES PRICE: Oct 09 = $430,185; Oct 08 = $285,669; +51%

Watch for Calaveras MLS stats to be posted soon.

Each week in this Real Estate report you will find a link to search a list
of Sonora CA Homes that have either been significantly reduced or
come on to the market over the last 7 days. They are compiled from the
Tuolumne County Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
These updates represent not only my listings but the listings the other
cooperating Brokers of our Board.

These updates are brought to you at my expense, with the hope that
after we have made each others acquaintance, you will allow me to
represent you as your Realtor.

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New links will be posted by Friday.

Sonora CA Real Estate Listings for 11-04-09
This link contains listings that have sold, are in escrow, new to the market or have been
reduced over the past 7 days. Be sure to read the status of each at the top of the page. If
you double click on the photo a new larger window will appear. If this feature fails to
work check your pop-up blocker settings.

Unfortunately for various reasons there are some brokers and agents in
our county who are not willing to post their clients homes' address
directly on the Internet. For this we apologize. If you would like to get
an address for a Sonora CA Real Estate Listing just send us a inquiry and
we'll be happy to get it for you....

Use these links to do a quick search of

Sonora CA Homes for Sale
3 bedroom 2 bath homes
priced from ........... $600,000 and Up
priced between $400,000 and $600,000
priced between $300,000 and $500,000
priced between ....... $0 and $300.000

East Sonora Homes for Sale
Includes East Sonora,Phoenix Lake and Mono Vista
priced from ........... $600,000 and Up
priced between $400,000 and $600,000
priced between $300,000 and $500,000
priced between ....... $0 and $300.000


Cedar Ridge Homes for Sale
priced from ........... $600,000 and Up
priced between $400,000 and $600,000
priced between $300,000 and $500,000
priced between ....... $0 and $300.000



If you are really interested in buying
A Home in Sonora CA
Use the link above for more information

www.sonora-ca-real-estate.us