Labor day weekend, four and a half days of fun in San Diego. We started off driving down from Roseville, CA. Because it was my daughter and I driving and we left on Thursday afternoon, I decided to go by way of 99 through the Central Valley of California.  Brought back memories of childhood family vacations from San Diego to Redding.  Lots of country to drive through, with small towns along the way. Some of those small towns have gotten pretty big in the last 30 years!

Crystal Pier Hotel Cottages

So, first stop in San Diego after checking into our hotel was Pacific Beach right next to the Crystal Pier. If you want a unique overnight experience at the beach check into the Crystal Pier Hotel and stay in one of the cottages on the pier. You actually get to park ON THE PIER!!!

Little Italy Mercato

Saturday started early with a trip to Little Italy Mercato.  Four whole blocks fresh fruits, vegetables, pastries, eggs, whatever you might want to cook for dinner that night.  Lots of locals with their dogs, live music, great sights. The highlight of Saturday was time spent on the Midway Aircraft Carrier and seeing all the boats on San Diego Bay. Sunday once again was bright and early and off to the famous Balboa Park Museums.  The Stay for the Day Pass was a wonderful bargain and we visited 3 museums, saw two movies, one of them IMAX, and visited the Internation Houses at the end of the day.  The House of Hospitality was a great stop for lunch. All in all a great weekend and a wonderful way to visit my hometown and share it with my husband and daughter. Living in Placer County is very much like living in San Diego, lots of activities, lots of towns to visit and instead of the ocean there is the American River and Folsom Lake. I love my life...

 

 

 

 

GOLD COUNTRY FAIR

 

Sep 09, 2010 to Sep 12, 2010

Vary by day

Gold Country Fairgrounds

High Street

Auburn, CA 95603

530 823-4533

 

 

 

Colfax Railroad Days

 

Sep 25, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010

9am to 4pm

Historic Downtown Colfax

Old Town Area

Colfax, CA 530 346-8888

 

Fourth of July- Roseville CA Style Roseville is a great little city.  With a population of just over 100,000, you feel like you know everyone in town. Same familiar faces seen at the grocery stores, Targets, and Wal-Marts in each neighborhood and some super specialty stores that are only in the local area. Fourth of July in a town like this is special too.  Starting with a fun run 10K through Miner's Ravine (start time     at the Sculpture Garden), concert in Royer Park from 11:00-       and ending the day with a great fireworks display to be viewed from the Placer County Fairgrounds... Don't forget to bring your picnics, chairs and blankets (sparklers for the kids, too).  See you there!!!!

Here are the details: City of Roseville's Fourth of July festivities are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at Royer Park, 190 Park Drive in Roseville. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and listen to the patriotic sounds of Capitol Pops concert beginning at noon. There will be food vendors, bounce houses and children's games. And it's free.

The main event — a nighttime fireworks show — starts at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4. The city has partnered with Sierra View Country Club to light up the night sky. Public viewing to watch the fireworks is from the grandstands at the Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd. in Roseville. Gates open at 7 p.m.

 

"Anybody who ever built an empire, or changed the world, sat where you are now. And it's because they sat there that they were able to do it." - Ryan Bingham (George Clooney in "Up In The Air")

Last night we watched the movie "Up In The Air" starring George Clooney.  Now, this is not a movie review, although I will say I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the movie, story and acting.  Actually, there was one sentence that was repeated many times in the movie that has particular relevance to today's real estate market. George Clooney makes the statement quoted above to almost every person he fires.  It got me thinking. What challenges do we face right now that will provide a benefit to us in the future?

• Foreclosures and short sales allow those ready to purchase a home greater ability to find one that is affordable and in the areas they want to live.
• Neighborhoods once in decline are now being spruced up by first time buyers and investors willing to take over distressed homes and breathe new life in them.
• Those who have lost jobs are able to review their dreams, use their imaginations and have a fresh start doing something they love.
• Those of us who are professionals in real estate are able to reconnect with clients on more personal level, helping them find solutions, meeting their needs, and creating a solid working relationship with all of our partners.

Challenges are not always obstacles, think of all those people who created/invented something new because of a challenge.  Then go out and conquer the world....

 

"Anybody who ever built an empire, or changed the world, sat where you are now. And it's because they sat there that they were able to do it." - Ryan Bingham (George Clooney in "Up In The Air") Last night we watched the movie "Up In The Air" starring George Clooney.  Now, this is not a movie review, although I will say I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the movie, story and acting.  Actually, there was one sentence that was repeated many times in the movie that has particular relevance to today's real estate market. George Clooney makes the statement quoted above to almost every person he fires.  It got me thinking. What challenges do we face right now that will provide a benefit to us in the future?

• Foreclosures and short sales allow those ready to purchase a home greater ability to find one that is affordable and in the areas they want to live.
• Neighborhoods once in decline are now being spruced up by first time buyers and investors willing to take over distressed homes and breathe new life in them.
• Those who have lost jobs are able to review their dreams, use their imaginations and have a fresh start doing something they love.
• Those of us who are professionals in real estate are able to reconnect with clients on more personal level, helping them find solutions, meeting their needs, and creating a solid working relationship with all of our partners.

Challenges are not always obstacles, think of all those people who created/invented something new because of a challenge.  Then go out and conquer the world....

Granite Bay - Open House Saturday March 27 from 1-4  Situated in exclusive Granite Bay in the Treelake subdivision, this house features: New interior paint, 5 bedrooms, bonus room, loft, formal living and dining room, large family room open to kitchen & nook, 1 bedroom & 1 full bath downstairs, large master suite with balcony, second master suite upstairs, 3-car tandem garage, pool sized backyard, and all on a private low maintaince lot. Award winning Eureka School District and Granite Bay High School. Within walking distance of Treelake Park.  Close to the city with a private country feel.Come see today!!!                                                                     Serene Backyard

Okay, I know, Open Houses are a staple for Realtors.  It seems so boring, put out the signs, send out the emails, let everyone know, blah ,blah, blah. How boring! Oh, but they don't have to be boring.  With a great house to show like the one I will be in Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 1pm - 4pm, open houses can be fun.  We are looking at a beautiful day here is Roseville this weekend, the storms seem to be passing us by for once, and with blue skies with a few fluffy clouds, everybody should be out enjoying the day. So on to the property: Located at 1398 Cloverdale Cir. Roseville CA 95661 This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home is in the Huntington Oaks area.  The floorplan is open and great for entertaining, there is an in ground pool in the back yard for those hot summer days and best of all it is priced right at $339,900.  Barbara Singleterry

Today is rainy and wet, a storm front covering most of Northern California into the Sierras. I love rainy days, especially this time of year in anticipation of the Spring flowering.  The first thing I see every morning when I look outside my window is this: In the summer it is bright green and in the fall the leaves turn golden.  But this is popcorn right outside... I see these trees and beautiful pink flowering trees all over Roseville and Sacramento right now and I am grateful to be living in an area with seasons.  Don't you love it? Share