California has had a great program to promote new homes. First time home buyers could purchase a
brand new home and receive a $10,000 credit from the state as an incentive to act now. It is was a great opportunity to lower the overall cost of purchasing a home and gave a great reason to purchase now.
The opportunity disappeared as of midnight last night. Those who had hoped to take advantage of this offer will no longer have such a great credit.
That fence that so many buyers are sitting on is disintegrating fast. This credit is gone and as of December 1st, the $8,000 credit will be gone as well. In this economy, don't look for an extension of these credits. Most will agree that interest rates are not going to vastly improve. With December approaching quickly and an escrow lasting a minimum of 45 days (in a normal sale...several months for short sales), buyers should leap off of that proverbial fence and act now!
On June 27th, the Land Park Community Association hosted the 1st Annual Picnic in the Park! Thanking 
our neighbors for their ongoing efforts on behalf of the Land Park neighborhood was the inspiration for the event.
In keeping with the setting, the picnic was an old-fashioned, ice cream eating, apple pie contest, family oriented experience. Live guitar music supplied the background for fun, chatting and games. The children enjoyed face painting, Go Fish, sack races, croquet, golf and so much more! Adults had a few contest as well.
Over 100 families joined in the fun, even in over 100 degree heat! Vic's Ice Cream and chilled beverages helped cool everyone down. A great lunch of burgers and hot dogs was provided to all who joined in.
Thanks to Raleys for sponsoring the event! A great time had by all!
I woke up to this view out my bedroom window at Lake Almanor...doesn't get much prettier!
The Sacramento Association of Realtors ranked 14th for the Sacramento Business Journal's top 25 companies for corporate philanthropy. This is especially impressive considering it is among mostly for profit businesses and is an industry that is experiencing a dramatic downturn. Here are just a few of the contributions made:
In addition to the monetary contributions, we also:
Recently, over $44,000 was raised for scholarships...more than the California Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors combined!
The association budgets up to 3% of it's gross revenues for charitable and civic causes. I couldn't be prouder to be affiliated with such a giving group of people!
Today, the Sacramento Association of Realtor's, Young Professionals Council sponsored the Second Annual Vendors Fair. More than 40 vendors, stagers to Tupperware, pest control companies to jewelry sales, insurance to cutlery, were there promoting their wares. Even in the rain, they persisted!
They offered a great barbecued lunch. Choices were wonderful...hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, chips, macaroni and potato salads, and the ever popular chocolate frosted cupcakes!
There was a wide variety of raffled items to win...shuffles to car washes, wine baskets to decorated canvas bags...and the grand prize, a mini laptop with all of the bells and whistles.
At the very least, tapping your toes couldn't be resisted with the likes of Santana being played with gusto in the background.
Finally, the ultimate purpose of the event was celebrated. The Young Professionals Council raised over $4000 for the Scholarship Fund. With gifts such as these to the fund, the Scholarship Committee has raised enough money over the year to give out 39 scholarships totalling $44,000! All in all, a VERY GOOD DAY!
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I've been selling in established classic Sacramento neighborhoods (Land Park, South Land Park, East Sacramento & Curtis Park)since 1995.It would be my pleasure to help you with your real estate needs.
Paula is a native Sacramentan, born and raised in South Land Park. She attended Sutterville Elementary School, Sam Brannan Middle School, C.K. McClatchy High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree at Oregon State University in 1974. She worked as a buyer of childrens wear at Lawrences, a local department store, for nine years and as the manager of a family owned ski rack company for another 9 years. She and her husband Richard moved into Land Park in 1979 and loved raising their three children there. Their children now own their own homes in the Land Park area.
In 1995 Paula earned both her real estate license and brokers license. She is priviledged to be a member of the Sacramento Association of Realtors Master's Club, selling more than 3 million dollars worth of property each year since 1996. Paula enjoys being the Chairperson of the Grievance Commitee for the Sa
cramento Association of Realtors.
When Paula is not working with clients, she enjoys walking her two unruly English Springer Spaniels, working in her yard or the latest home project or playing with her granddaughters.
Her most recent rediscovery is my love of art. She was an art major in college and in 2006, had an opportunity to start creating again. Paula sculpts bronze animals in the lost wax method. Her subjects are animals and birds, both domestic such as dogs and cats and wild, such as meerkats, flamingos and penguins. It is a great joy Paula works with in her spare time.
Paula is fortunate to live and work in the area in which Ishe specializes - Land Park. She also 
specializes in the older neighborhoods of East Sacramento and Curtis Park. Paula is drawn to the character and the unique architecture of each home. The tree-canopied neighborhoods feature beautiful parks. Growing up in South Land Park, she also has experience in selling homes in this wonderful established neighborhood.
Be sure to check her blog (Land Park Blog) for current issues facing these fine older neighborhoods.
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I receive a delightful gift for the outstanding job you did? How fair is that? You do such a thorough and dedicated job so cheerfully for your clients. I thank you once again for all your efforts and for your generous gift. - Dorothy
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I just wanted to write you a quick note to thank you for all your help and hard work in selling my mom's house. Thanks for hanging in there and giving my mom someone to "lean" on as she went through this stressful time. Your patience and compassion are commendable. - Craig
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