Paradise, CA

If your seeking a lifestyle simplicity, then your most likely looking for some place called "PARADISE". While on vacation, I decided I didn't want to leave. The reason, I said, I did not want to leave, was because I had found "Paradise". But, I did go home after all.

Guess what happened? The very next day, I drove to "the Paradise Ridge" that looked over the Feather River Canyons and declared "these views are available to me every day, and by many vistors this could be called "paradise" just like where I live now, this is Paradise, Paradise, California.

Paradise is a location, but Paradise is a state of mind!"

Here are five things I discovered about Paradise.
1. Consider every moment, right now...Your Paradise. If you do what your love, with family and go to places you enjoy, your in Paradise.
2. See where you are, enjoy your location regardless of whether your serious or silly. Enjoy your surroundings, it's your Paradise.
3. Smile every day. Did you know the we are happier when we smile. Smile, laugh and enjoy life. Laugh because it's good for you and you will find your heart in Paradise.
There's a lot about life we really don't control, so we might as well just smile and laugh about it!
4. Your state of mind, heart and soul is your Paradise.
Stop... breathe, Yep, there it is right in front of you, Paradise. Your moment in Paradise.
Get out, clear your head and think happier thoughts.
5. Appreciate the past to gain a glimpse into the future Paradise.
Replace your negative thoughts with redefined thoughts of the future, find your passion, excitement, learning and love of Paradise.
When we forgive, we learn to love our past, and love our Paradise moment.

If you're having a hard time remembering your paradise, leave for a while. When I leave. I gain insights about this place called Paradise, that had beauty and environment to make this place I call home, where i relax and enjoy myself.

What's in your own backyard? Is it Paradise?
PARADISE is right under our nose. We just have to look around and appreciate what's in front of us.

Mine is, It's Paradise, California.

The National Weather Service is forecasting a late February storm that is bringing significant rain and wind. Paradise residents should know a high wind advisiory has been posted for Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and 24th. 2008.

According to the latest advisory, breezy winds will develop Saturday afternoon and are expected in increase in severity as the evening progresses. By Saturday night winds are expected to approach 20-30 MPH with 40 MPH sustained. Here is the tough part of this storm. The ridge could experience gust of 60 miles per hour.


This morning would be a great time to buckle down the hatches and prepare. Because in addition, the winds will be accompanied by moderate to heavy rainfall creating driving rains and poor visibility on the roads. Live Traffic Cams - Caltrans Highways Statewide and California Highway Information - Interactive Map (Caltrans).

Drop by the local grocery store to stock up on a few items, after the storm in early January, there is significant possibility of power outages and flooding. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services is urging residents in the path of this storm to prepare for several days without power. Use these 10 tips.

1. Collect important documents (i.e., insurance policies, vital records) that you should take with you if you need to evacuate.

2. Have an emergency supply kit on hand with at least – food, water, medications, flashlight, battery-powered radio, rain gear, and a first aid kit.

3. Keep your car fueled in case power is cutoff to local gas stations.

4. Identify the safe routes from your home or office to high ground.

5. Establish an out-of-state “family contact” so friends and relatives know who to call to get information.

6. Keep sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, lumber and other materials handy for waterproofing.

7. If ordered to evacuate, do so immediately. If you’re stranded, move to your roof so rescuers can see you.

8. Avoid flooded roadways and waterways. Just six inches of water can sweep you away.

9. If your car stalls in water, abandon it immediately and seek higher ground.

Please visit the links below for information on preparing for extended power outages: Information For people who live in the burn areas. For current weather conditions including Local River and Stream Levels, Current Weather Watches, Warnings and Advisories for California, plus see the Current Satellite Image of storm 2008.

Stay abreast of the current watches and warnings, tune in to http://www.thenet411.net for updates.

Do you know what to do and what Health Precautions residents should take in Flooded Areas.

Thank you. BE SAFE

Just a quick post to all you Paradise goers!! Let's make sure we wish the Paradise Ladies Basketball team our luck and congratulations. Looks like they will be starting the playoffs as the No. 3 seed. Both the varsity team and the Freshman team had a great season!! The Freshman ladies went undefeated.

So if you see a Lady Bobcat out there..take a minute to say congrats and Good Luck!

Spring may finally be coming. After looking at the Paradise weather forecast for next week and at the activity level improvement of the real estate market, I think Spring may be around the corner. A cooler spring than years past, but spring no less.

The real estate market experienced a slight increase in activity with 10 properties going under agreement and 7 properties closing escrow. Little has changed on where most of the activity lies with the single family homes under $250,000 and manufactured homes making up the highest percentage of pending properties. There were however 17 new listings and 12 price reductions signaling that the Paradise real estate market is still very much in favor of the buyer. Interest rates also remained very low this week, experiencing virtually no change at all. They are currently at 5.72 for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage. Great buyer's market with many homes having a lower monthly payment than rent.

Paradise's real estate activity over the last couple of week's has been relatively slow and steady. Interest rates remained low, experiencing virtually no change, going from 5.68 to 5.67 for the 30 year fixed rate. There were 9 Paradise properties that went under agreement and 5 properties that closed escrow. Most of the activity again took place on manufactured homes and those Paradise homes listed under $300,000. We saw a very large number of price reductions last week in Paradise as sellers attempt to get their properties noticed amidst the large amount of Paradise properties for sale. So the story hasn't changed much this week in Paradise; great interest rates, plentiful inventory, resulting in a perfect market to buy real estate in Paradise.