california: Why buy property in Modoc County, California? - 11/12/08 08:31 AM
Anyone who calls me about inexpensive property in our county usually needs a geography lesson before going into details.
I find it interesting that people see California as a location and then get really excited about being able to buy 1-2 acres of land for under $10,000.
Bottom line, we are … (0 comments)
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california: I could hardly believe my eyes . . . . . . - 11/03/08 04:51 PM
Driving into my office this morning I thought that maybe I was dreaming.
It couldn't possibly be true. But there it was. In great BIG signage.
The price of gas in Modoc County has dropped to $2.84 a gallon for regular. YIPPEE !
I can finally fill up my Trailblazer for … (10 comments)
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california: Well Maintained 2005 Stick Built Home in Alturas Modoc County on 1.46 Acres, 1624 SF, 3 BR, 2 BA, HUGE 3 Car Attached Garage - 11/03/08 03:55 PM
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california: If you make a promise . . . be prepared to live up to it ! - 10/27/08 05:02 PM
The Pastor and the Kitten
Dwight Nelson recently told a true story about the pastor of his church. He had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his backyard and then was afraid to come down. The pastor coaxed, offered warm milk, etc. The kitty would not come down.The tree … (4 comments)
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california: HUGE PRICE REDUCTION - NOW ONLY $539,000 For this 159 Acre Gentleman's Ranch - 10/27/08 04:27 PM
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california: A sign of the times . . . . . . . - 10/27/08 03:41 PM
Modoc County, being a very remote area with limited job opportunities, has now reached an 8.3% jobless rate. The same time last year our jobless rate was 6.5%. In September 2007 we had a labor pool of 4,110 with 270 unemployed. This year we had a labor pool of 4020 with … (0 comments)
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california: Mediation -- an interesting process and not at all intimidating. - 10/25/08 03:47 PM
It has been quite a week. Between trainings and other activities, topping off my Friday with a mediation hearing on one of my contracts.
Now, I can't tell you anything about the specific mediation (what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas -- same is true for mediation), but I've never been … (2 comments)
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california: On the road again . . . . . - 10/22/08 06:06 PM
Well, the price of gas has dropped to $3.54 a gallon for regular. So, I'm going to go out of town on Thursday and Friday (no, not because the price of gas dropped -- but it's nice that it isn't $4.64 any more.)
Being in a small, remote market has positives … (5 comments)
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california: It's that time of year -- cattle come down from the high country. - 10/21/08 02:05 PM
It's that time of year again. The ranchers bring their cattle down from the high country for the winter.
This annual tradition happens down Pencil Road in Modoc Recreational Estates. Now, if I still lived in San Jose, California, I would have been extraordinarily annoyed by this process. But I noticed … (0 comments)
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california: Moving to Alturas -- here are some contacts that you may need. - 10/19/08 01:57 PM
One of the challenges in moving to Alturas is making sure that you have all of your necessary services set up -- and who in the world do you call. Here are some numbers that should help you:
Utilities:
Electric Power -
There are 2 service providers in Modoc County for electricity.
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california: Homeowners . . . it's time to pay your Property Taxes. - 10/19/08 12:22 PM
Well, every year around this time homeowners (and owners of other real estate) get their property tax bills.
If you can't afford to pay it in one lump sum, you'll be able to pay in two equal installments. Your first installment is due on November 1, 2008 and to avoid any payment … (0 comments)
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california: Keeping your home warm during a long, cold Modoc winter. - 10/17/08 05:18 PM
I moved to Modoc County in May 2004. When I arrived, like many before me, I rented a house in town and was confronted with a contraption that I'd never seen before -- a Monitor Heater.
Well, since we can have a long cold winters in Modoc, there are a number … (2 comments)
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california: Castle Rock Estates -- The Subdivision . . . . . - 10/17/08 04:47 PM
As with other subdivisions in Modoc County, Castle Rock Estates was created in the 1960s.
At this time there are 86 home sites in Castle Rock Estates. The area is pretty and the homes in the area are above average in quality and tend to be well maintained.
As a neighborhood, … (0 comments)
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california: New Regulations for Manufactured Homes - 10/16/08 05:46 PM
Well, it's been in the works for a while and now it's the law.
For manufactured homes constructed after September 1, 2008 and all manufactured homes that will be installed in a State Responsibility Area (SRA), these homes must meet the same ignition resistant material standards in the California Building Code (CBC) … (0 comments)
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california: 1.47 +/- Acre Home Site in a Great Neighborhood, Hilltop Drive, Modoc Recreational Estates - 10/11/08 02:23 PM
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california: 3.94 +/- Remote and Private Acres in Modoc Recreational Estates, $6,500 - 10/11/08 02:06 PM
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california: California Pines Subdivision . . . so what’s the scoop? - 10/06/08 07:05 PM
Back in the 1960s a large ranch property was developed into what is called California Pines. California Pines may have been the first subdivision to market properties using infomercials.
I still remember the guy with the big hat, snake skin boots, huge silver jewelry touting 1 acre parcels for $4,000. … (1 comments)
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california: Buying Real Estate Sight Unseen -- Good Idea or Not? - 10/04/08 02:41 PM
With Modoc County being quite remote, it isn't unusual for property buyer to buy property, mostly vacant land, sight unseen.
They buy through Ebay, private sellers on Craig's List, County Tax Sales and even through real estate offices. Is it a good idea?
Depends. When I get a buyer looking to buy sight … (3 comments)
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california: Our first little storm of the season. - 10/03/08 07:04 PM
Well, it has been a long, hot and smokey summer. Today we have our first little storm system passing through - and boy does it feel good to have cooler weather and fresher air after all the fires in California this year.
We should only have a couple days of rain … (4 comments)
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california: #1 Reason that you select your Realtor/Agent . . . . . . - 10/03/08 06:50 PM
So, you've decided to sell your property. How do you begin deciding which real estate office or agent will represent you as a seller?
You've got postcards, the yellow pages, the internet, real estate magazines, there is the office in town with the big sign, there is the ad on TV, … (2 comments)
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california: Today’s unexpected Real Estate and Life Lessons . . . . . - 10/01/08 09:29 PM
•1. An oven that requires 3 cans of Easy Off to Clean (and still is crusty and grimy) needs to be thrown out. This oven is not in my house, but one of my seller's homes that is being rented as of today.
•2. When a contractor says you need a … (1 comments)
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california: Bolt Cutters . . . . Who woulda' thought . . . . . - 09/29/08 09:45 AM
Well, I found myself in a major shopping area yesterday and realized that I'm meeting a deputy sheriff at my FUN listing where people keep putting new locks on the gate preventing me from accessing the property.
So, off I went to Home Depot looking for bolt cutters. It is always … (5 comments)
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california: Surprise. . . Surprise . . . Surprise . . . . - 09/28/08 07:10 AM
Gomer Pyle Time.
I'm making sure that a home that's been vacant and on the market for about 2 years is ready for tenants on October 1. (No, I haven't had the listing all that time -- I've had it in escrow twice but we couldn't get loans -- that isn't … (7 comments)
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california: Baby it’s Cold Outside – Time to Winterize ! - 09/24/08 03:52 PM
Well, temperatures are getting below freezing at night now. If you have a home that you don't live in regularly or if you are a listing agent on a home in an area where freezing occurs, it could be time to winterize.
Winterizing a home involves blowing water out of pipes, … (0 comments)
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california: California Foreclosures by Severity -- Report 9/21/08 - 09/24/08 03:37 PM
Our local Title Company, Modoc County Title, sent out this information to us today.
I thought this was very interesting information. I suspected that there wasn't much foreclosure activity in Modoc County and haven't personally focused any energy or time in that area. I was pleased to see that Modoc County … (0 comments)
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california: Start the Day or Take a Mid-Day Break – Main Street Coffee and Baker Buddies - 09/23/08 06:23 PM
If you're in Alturas and want a breakfast burrito, soup and sandwich, a latte, some freshly baked bread or cookies, be sure to stop in at Main Street Coffee and Baker Buddies.
Terri runs Main Street Coffee - Terri is camera shy and wouldn't let me take her … (0 comments)
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california: Shopping for and viewing available properties in Modoc County -- Some Tips. - 09/23/08 02:10 PM
Many buyers are accustomed to finding, reaching and viewing real estate on weekends - including Sundays. If you are looking for property in Modoc County, your experience may be difficult unless you've made arrangements before coming into our area.
Modoc County is a very rural area, and businesses operate a bit … (0 comments)
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california: When you're in Alturas, Enjoy Movie Night at the Niles Theater. - 09/22/08 06:22 PM
There is one movie theater in Modoc County and it's located in Alturas on Main Street.
Feature films are brought in each week. The theater runs those films on Friday and Satruday night and at a reduced price matinee on Sunday at 3:00 pm.
Jamal is the Niles Theater manager … (0 comments)
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california: Thoms Creek Estates -- The Subdivision - 09/21/08 08:01 AM
Subdivisions in Modoc County are not the postage stamp sized lots with cookie cutter houses that you might imagine. Thoms Creek Estates is a lovely area with 20 acre home sites.
Thoms Creek Estates, like other "subdivisions" in Modoc County was created in the 1960s. What makes Thoms Creek Estates different … (0 comments)
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california: Modoc Recreational Estates -- The Subdivision - 09/18/08 12:09 PM
To those of you who live in the big city, the word subdivision will seem misplaced when describing Modoc Recreational Estates particularly if you are accustomed to postage stamp size lots and cookie cutter style homes.
Modoc Recreational Estates is one of several "subdivisions" created in the 1960s from large ranch … (0 comments)
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california: 20 +/- Private Acres, Horse Property, Home Site, Priced to Sell at $48,898 - 09/16/08 04:05 PM
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california: Home Owner's Insurance on a Manufactured/Mobile on a permanent foundation . . . . - 09/14/08 04:59 PM
Why in the world does the insurance industry continue to classify new manufactured homes (previously known as mobiles) differently from their stick built counterparts?
It makes no sense to me that these new structures with 2x6 construction placed on county compliant permanent foundations are treated differently and cost so much more … (1 comments)
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california: BalloonFest 2008 Took off Saturday September 13th - Bright and Early - 09/14/08 08:30 AM
It was a brisk 40 degrees out at 6:00 Saturday morning with folks scurrying about at Balloonfest 2008. It was fun watching the balloons spread out and then slowly inflated. I particularly liked the Humpty Dumpty Balloon.
Here are some of the photos that I took early that morning -- I've included a … (3 comments)
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california: Visit The OPEN HOUSE Saturday September 13, 10am - 3pm, 208 East 14th Street, Alturas, CA 96101 - 09/12/08 04:13 PM
This is a wonderful 1500 square foot home in a great location. This home would be great home for a first time home buyer or for an investor.
If you have time between the Balloonfest activities in town, stop by and take a look at this home. It is located at … (0 comments)
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california: An Annual Tradition -- This Weekend -- BALLOONFEST 2008 - 09/11/08 04:57 PM
Well, it's here again, Modoc County Balloonfest 2008 is set to take off this weekend. If you've never seen one of these events, you are really missing out on quite a sight. The balloons contrasting so magnificently against a clear blue Modoc Sky -- what a sight to behold. The Alturas … (1 comments)
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california: Gently Rolling Terrain, Easy Access, Power Nearby, 1.47 Acre Home Site, $14,000 Alturas Modoc County, California - 09/11/08 02:54 PM
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california: Buyer Objection: I don’t want to live in a planned development community. I just want a small . . . . . - 09/08/08 03:30 PM
Acreage home site 1-2 acres and I don't want to deal with CC&Rs.
Modoc County was originally mostly agricultural and farming lands. In the 1960s there were developers who subdivided larger ranch lands which then became subdivisions like California Pines, Modoc Recreational Estates, Thoms Creek Estates, Wildlife Estates, Pit River Recreational … (2 comments)
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california: Alturas Modoc County Home Site 1.47 Acres Nicely Wooded and Level, $15,000 - 09/08/08 03:14 PM
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california: Lovely 1.49 Acre Home Site, Nice Location, Alturas Modoc County California, $14,900 - 09/07/08 10:40 AM
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california: Lenders have tightened up again . . . . . FHA Non Traditional Alternate Credit Score . . . . No Go ! - 09/07/08 10:30 AM
Just had a property fall out of escrow because the buyers have no FICO scores, some derogatory credit that they have started to straighten out and no recent open tradelines with any of the 3 credit reporting agencies. The lender was going to put the buyers into an FHA Non Traditional … (0 comments)
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california: Excellent Location, 2.94 Acres along a Paved Road with Views. - 09/04/08 08:51 AM
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california: 7.16 Acre Home Site fronting Pencil & Cougar, $39,500 - 09/03/08 09:19 AM
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california: Modoc County - Critters, Critters Everywhere ! - 09/02/08 02:47 PM
Modoc County is an amazing place. We have a real abundance of wildlife here and during hunting season, it is a hunters paradise. You can always tell when hunting season is about to start -- the men start to don camo clothing, get scraggily from not shaving and say things like … (0 comments)
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california: Lovely 1.49 +/- Acre Wooded Lot, Easy Access, Power at Road and a View, only $14,900 - 09/02/08 08:57 AM
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california: Lovely Wooded and Level Home Site on Sage Hen in Modoc Recreational Estates, $9,950 - 09/01/08 08:28 AM
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california: What You Don’t Know About Buying An Existing Modoc Country Home Can Hurt You – you’re living in your country home. #6 – Fluffy where are you ? ! - 08/31/08 07:59 AM
You've found an existing home in Modoc County that you LOVE! Great.
You're in the country living in your Modoc County home. Wide open spaces, clean air, elbow room, and a gorgeous view! What else could a city slicker ask for? You brought your pint sized lovable pooch with you - … (2 comments)
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california: They don’t know how to buy . . . they want to, but even I’m not sure how to make it happen . . . . yet . . . . . - 08/31/08 07:45 AM
I met Laurie last year. She's been in the area for a few years and is a basic down to earth kinda gal. I like her. She and her significant other would like to own a house. They've never had one and their incomes are very low -- I mean really, … (2 comments)
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california: 456 +/- Acre Agricultural/Ranch, Artesian Wells - Hot Springs (Hot Water) - Menlo Baths, Eagleville, CA - 08/31/08 07:35 AM
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california: In Town and Priced to Sell - 08/27/08 11:08 AM
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california: Prices are down. There are a lot of homes to choose from. You’re ready now. What do you mean I have credit problems? - 08/27/08 09:15 AM
You've never owned a home. As a matter of fact, you are one of those rare people that have never even owned a credit card. Congratulations, you don't have to clean up debt. But, you could still have negative information on your credit report.
Why you say . . . . … (4 comments)
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california: It's starting, I can feel it, I can see it . . . . . . . . - 08/26/08 07:10 AM
I love this time of year in Modoc County. The landscape seems like it is in sharper focus, the air feels and smells cleaner, the mornings and evenings feel crisper. You can absolutely see and feel that fall is approaching and it always seems to happen the last 2 weeks in … (3 comments)
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california: Gorgeous 1.69 Acre Home Site in Modoc Recreational Estates - 08/26/08 07:02 AM
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california: 1.47 Acre Home Site with Well & Septic in Place, Lovely Area, Paved Road Access - 08/24/08 01:57 PM
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california: 1.47 +/- Acre Home Site, Wooded Lot, Paved Road Access, $15,000 - 08/22/08 10:03 AM
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california: Fabulous OVERSIZED 4.4 Acre Home Site - Great Views, $25,700 - 08/22/08 07:52 AM
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california: Diamond in the Rough, 1 Acre Home Site, GREAT VIEWS, Pit River Recreational Estates, $10,000 - 08/19/08 09:11 AM
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california: 1.47 Level Wooded Acres, Corner Lot, Buildable, $15,000 - 08/18/08 04:05 AM
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california: Our New Modoc Listing Service Software Provides Better Numbers Tracking - 08/18/08 04:00 AM
Recently our system was upgraded and now we can pull out better numbers than ever before. I decided to run a comparison of last years numbers with this years comparable period. This is what I discovered about January 1, 2007 - August 18, 2007 and January 1, 2008 - August 18, … (1 comments)
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california: Alturas Modoc County Land For Sale, 5.09 +/- Acre Horse Property, $35,000 - 08/17/08 06:50 AM
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california: 2.20 Acres, Rolling Terrain, Lovely Home Site, Pit River Recreational Estates - 08/13/08 12:35 PM
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california: 5.31 +/- Acre Horse Property Across from Sons of Pioneers Lake, $48,000 - 08/12/08 08:15 AM
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california: Gorgeous 1.29 +/- Acre Home Site Along Paved Road Grande, Power at Road Frontage - 08/11/08 08:08 AM
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california: Mr. & Mrs. Buyer, your friend is giving you some bad advice . . . . . . - 08/10/08 10:26 AM
Mrs. Buyer, when we first met 3 weeks ago and you wanted to see a house my office has listed, you said you were not working with an agent. You liked the house and wanted your husband to see it. We chatted and I learned a lot about you and you … (2 comments)
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california: Pine Filled 1+/- Acre Home Site, Priced to sell at $7,500 - 08/10/08 09:20 AM
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california: Lovely 2.94 +/- Acres along a Paved County Maintained Road, Only $24,000 - 07/31/08 08:53 AM
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california: 2.94 +/- Private VIEW Acres in Modoc Recreational Estates, Only $24,000 - 07/27/08 01:53 PM
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california: PROFITABLE Business with an EXCELLENT Reputation FOR SALE in Alturas, California (Modoc County) - 07/21/08 02:32 PM
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california: LARGE Home, 2.94 +/- Acres, Horse Property, GREAT PRICE - 07/21/08 08:51 AM
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california: Nice 1.47 +/- Acre Home Site in Modoc Recreational Estates - 07/15/08 07:47 AM
2173: Here is a terrific 1.49 +/- acre home site located on Pronghorn in Modoc Recreational Estates. The road is firmly graveled and power runs along the road frontage. The home site is elevated from the road and offers a couple of nice spots for your new home. Priced at only … (0 comments)
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