Jim Patton - Realtor - Turlock California Real Estate

If you or someone you know is thinking about trying to get a mortgage modified be sure to read the linked article. If someone asks you for a big up front payment to help you modify run the other way. Seems like there is always someone ready to take advantage of people's troubles.

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Century 21 M&M and Associates is teaming up this year with News 10 ABC and the Coats for Kids program. Our goal is to collect 2500 coats for area kids.

If you are in Stanislaus, or Merced counties call me at 209-633-2839 or email me at JPatton@c21mm.com so I can make arrangements to pick up your coat donations.

Read all about the program at our company blog http://c21mmblog.com/ I look forward to hearing from you.

Just a short drive of around 2 hours, in the opposite direction of my last destination (Yosemite National Park) is another one of my favorite places, Monterey California.

This was the view from the window of the bed and breakfast I stayed in the last time I spent the weekend in Monterey.

It's always nice to get away for a day to the coast especially when it's 105° here and its a cool 70° in Monterey. Although I was there last January and it was in the 80's for several days in a row. That was a great change from the fog we were experiencing in the valley at the time.

Monterey also has the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, great restaurants, great golf, Fishermans Wharf, and an Awesome Farmers Market on Tuesdays.

The Awesome and world famous Seven Gables Inn Bed and Breakfast. Great views , great rooms, wonderfull breakfast. The afternoon wine reception is fantastic and the evening fresh baked cookies and milk should not be missed.

Monterey has some great beaches for strolling or sunning yourself. The water is a bit too cold for me to jump into though. I must be getting old.

An easy day trip from the Turlock area is Beautiful Yosemite National Park. In just a couple of hours you can be in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

I usually take my bike with me (or you can rent one there). Its a great way to see the valley.

One of my favorite times to go is in the spring time when the falls are flowing. The picture above left is of upper Yosemite falls and above right is Half Dome.

The picture to the right is of both the upper and lower Yosemite Falls.

Some of the Yosemite locals.

If you go be sure to make as stop at the Iron Door Saloon in Groveland. Its a great place to stop for lunch and the place is full of history.

This is just one of the reasons that I like living in the Turlock area. Living here you get to experience some world famous places with just a short drive.

Ive been asked the question before, "why would anyone want to live in Turlock?" While it's true it can get really foggy in the winter and we usually have several days of 100 degree plus heat in the summer I love living in Turlock.

Turlock has some great schools. If you want, your kids can start out here in Turlock in Kindgergarten and go all the way to Calfornia State University Stanislaus.

Turlock has some really great parks too. You can enjoy a picnic at the very shaded Crane Park or feed the ducks and geese at Donnelly Park.

When it comes to shopping, Turlock has just about everything you need. There's really not much reason to head out of town for much of anything, and who really wants to with gas climbing back up to $3 per gallon.

Turlock has a great modern movie theater and if live theater is more your style just a quick drive to the Gallo Center for the Arts is right up the road in Modesto.

Turlock is small enough that just about no matter where you are in town and where you need to go its a quick trip. You can drive from one side of town to the other in just a few minutes.

Another one of the great things about living here in the Central Valley of California is how close we are to a lot of great things. In two hours or less you can be in San Francisco, Monterey, Yosemite National Park, Half Moon Bay, Sacramento or many other places. All these places are easily accessible from Turlock and are close enough for a day trip or a weekend getaway.

If you would like more information about Turlock, Ca. please feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to tell you about my town.