Why Living in the San Francisco area is so great - Reason #4

East Meets West - The Year of the Dragon

 

Most Sunday mornings I start the day by walking to one of the Farmer's Markets. One of the largest ones is the Heart of the City Farmer's Market held at the United Nations' Plaza near the Civic Center.

There's always something going on in San Francisco--people to chat with and learn from, new ideas to ponder. I suspect this beautiful dragon will have a major role in the Chinese New Year parade which will be held Saturday evening, 2/11/12.

Yesterday I posted some great quips of Steven Wright's that a friend sent me. Here are the rest:

16 - When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.

17 - Ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy.

18 - Hard work pays off in the future; laziness pays off now.

19 - I intend to live forever....  So far, so good.

20 - If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?

21 - Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

22 - What happens if you get scared half to death twice?

23 - My  mechanic told me, "I couldn't repair your brakes,  so I made your horn louder." 

24 - Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?

25 - If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.

26 - A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.

27 - Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

28 - The hardness of the butter is proportional to the softness of the bread.

29 - To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research.

30 - The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard.

31 - The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up. 

32 - The colder the x-ray table, the more of your body is required to be on it.

33 - Everyone has a photographic memory; some just don't have film. 

34 - If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.

35 - If your car could travel at the speed of light, would your headlights work? 

 Happy Thursday, everyone!

4 Steps to Successfully Selling Your Home in San Carlos CA -- and elsewhere

This evening there are 19 homes in San Carlos CA listed for sale in our multiple listing service that are non-distressed (non-short sale or REO) listings.

Here's the tale of one house, the one at 93 Hilltop Drive, San Carlos.

List price: $1,049,000
Days on market: 7
Offers received: 2

Offer negotiated and accepted: 1
Status: pending sale

What makes a home like 93 Hilltop Drive sell quickly, with multiple offers, and over asking? It's usually a combination of things:

1. Proper pricing. Buyers shy away from homes they perceive as being overpriced.
2. Proper physical presentation. De-clutter and de-personalize; take care of maintenance items; paint; clean thoroughly. Think of getting your house ready for a gala party--make it welcoming; make it shine!
   
3. Attention to paperwork. No one enjoys filling out disclosures, or getting and paying for various inspection reports before a home goes on the market. But thoroughness is appreciated by buyers, and gives them confidence. Make it easy for them to want to buy your house.
   
4. Marketing. Know the pros and cons of your particular property. Your Realtor® should market the property in a variety of ways to reach as many likely buyers as possible. Bring a sense of excitement to the house and help buyers feel what it might be like to live here. Highlight and promote what makes your property special and unique
   

If you're thinking of selling your San Carlos or mid-peninsula home and would like to talk, please give me a call at 650-465-4547 or email Lottie@LottieKendall.com

I'm here to help you achieve good results like those at 93 Hilltop Drive.

Peggy Hughes, organizer and moving specialist extraordinaire, has shared some great information to make your move go more smoothly. And if you are simply too busy to handle all the details yourself, give Peggy a call and see if she can be of help.

Check out this post from Joshua Stein, an Active Rain member who is just getting started here. He states well a common problem, and has the makings of a great blogger and contributor here.

Help me welcome him to the Rain!

Don't you love e-mail? When I first log on in the morning, there's just no telling what will be waiting for me. Tucked in amongst the spam this morning I found the following:

If you're not familiar with the work of Steven Wright, he's the famous Erudite (comic) scientist who once said: "I woke up one morning, and all of my stuff had been stolen and replaced by exact duplicates.

His mind sees things differently than most of us do. . . 

Here are some of his gems:

1 - I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.

2 - Borrow money from pessimists -- they don't expect it back.

3 - Half the people you know are below average.

4 - 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.

5 - 82.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot. 

6 - A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.

7 - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

8 - If you want the rainbow, you got to put up with the rain.

9 - All those who believe in psychokinesis, raise my hand.

10 - The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

11 - I almost had a psychic girlfriend, ...... But she left me before we met.

12 - OK, so what's the speed of dark?

13 - How do you tell when you're out of invisible ink?

14 - If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something.

15 - Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

Single Family Homes for sale in San Carlos CA 94070

This morning there are 30 homes in San Carlos CA listed for sale in our multiple listing service. Thirteen single family homes have been listed during the month of January, with 6 of those 13 already under contract.

One house, on the market for only 5 days, that is still available is 93 Hilltop Drive. Open houses were held this past weekend, with an estimated 50-60 groups through. Four or 5 people came back for second, or even third looks. A hosted broker tour will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 9:30-1:00.

If 93 Hilltop Drive is the type of home that interests you, I encourage you to contact your agent now to make arrangements to visit. The interest level is high, but there's still time for you.

If you don't have an agent, give me a call and I'll arrange for you to see it and learn all about the property.

Why Living in the San Francisco area is so great - Reason #3

"The fog comes on little cat feet ...."
This January morning is a good example of just how quickly the weather changes. This first picture was taken around 7:30 AM. You can see the top of Mount Tamalpais on the left, Tiburon in the middle, and Angel Island on the right:

By 8:10 AM the view had changed to this, with just a hint of Mt. Tam showing:

Last shot, at 8:33 AM:

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Absolutely beautiful! The ephemeral nature helps one focus on the present, and enjoy what IS.

Carl Sandberg's poem says it best:

Open House- 1/28 & 1/29

93 Hilltop Drive, San Carlos CA 94070

Lovely San Carlos Home for Sale

New on the market and ready for your viewing pleasure: 93 Hilltop Drive, San Carlos, CA 94070

You're invited to the Open Houses on Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29, 1:00-4:00 PM

Is 93 Hilltop Drive in San Carlos the home you've been waiting for? It might be if you like:

• a remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a big skylight
• two remodeled bathrooms
• lots of storage space
• a large, private back yard for entertaining, dining, playing and gardening

Come take a look at the open houses 1/28 and 1/29, 1:00-4:00 PM, or call to arrange a showing.