Jason Elrod - Broker & Real Estate Consultant - Granite Bay, Roseville and Surrounding Region

A couple of new photos of Granite Bay, Ca

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:10:57 -0600

I go on a daily run though the neighborhoods of Granite Bay, Ca and often get a chance to take a few candid picktures with my iPhone. This week I ran by the park in Treelake Village and was able to grab a few shots of the playground and the sports fields. It is an awesome little park that plays host to familys and sporting event alike on the weekend. Just another great reason to purchase a home in Granite Bay!

Check out the shots:

Keeping up with Granite Bay High School athletics

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:02:05 -0500

Want to know the latest in Granite Bay High School athletics?

Need to feed your hunger for the most up to date scores and schedules?

Then look no further!

Below is a link to the Granite Bay High Schools athletics department where you can download the latest schedule and find out information about all of the great programs that are offered at one of the regions top high schools.

Did you know Granite Bay High School offered all of the following athletic opportunities:

Football
Soccer
Swimming
Baseball
Wrestling
Basketball
Water Polo
Cross Country
Golf
Tennis
Lacrosse
Softball
Cheerleading
Drill Team
Track and Field

Click on the link already and check it out for yourself!

http://gbhs.rjuhsd.us/athletics/

Jason Elrod
‘The Real Estate Insider “Running”Your Neighborhood’

Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
916-626-4266

Getting some perspective...

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:22:08 -0500

Today I went on a easy run around the neighborhood.

It didn't matter how fast I was running or how far I was going. All that mattered was that i was out and about. Moving through the streets and walkways of an area that is home to me and my family. I listened to the wind and animals. I listened to the cars and landscaping. I watched the other people as i passed them by and I noticed the birds in the sky. I have lots to do today. More than enough 'busy' to fill 30 hours a day. But on my run I just have the moment, the movement, the flow of life. I am not running after something or away from another. I am running with everything and for nothing. It gives me perspective on the moment and for the day.

So my wish is that you go out there and have an 'easy run' of things if only for a moment. Maybe it is a deep breath and a gaze to the horizon. Perhaps noticing the warm touch of the sun on your face or the cool breeze that washes it away. Could even be a quiet cup of coffee in corner shop or taking a few moments to relfect on something that you love. Whatever it is, I say grasp it and let it clear you.

A fresh perspective can make even 30 hour days seem suddenly doable. :)

Enjoy!

--Jason Elrod

Trail running event coming up in Granite Bay

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:03:25 -0500

As the Real Estate Insider Running Your Neighborhood, I like to make sure everyone gets a chance to run Granite Bay with me. :) Here is a great trail run that is happening in September that will take you in and around Folsom Lake State Recreation area. Runs for all levels (5k/10k and half-marathon). It is called the 'Tough as Granite Trail run' and is in it's second annual occurance.

Here is a link to more information over at GoGraniteBay.com

Have a great one!

-Jason Elrod

Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty

'The Real Estate Insider Running Your Neighborhood'

http://www.ElrodRealEstate.com
http://www.GoGraniteBay.com

How about 392 new homes in Granite Bay? It could happen sooner than you think...

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:33:15 -0500

As the 'Insider Running Granite Bay', I check the news daily for items that affect Granite Bay, Ca and the surrounding areas and found this write-up over at the Press Tribune. It goes into some of the proposed changes to the existing Granite Bay community plan that has been place since 1989.

Per the article, changes are being proposed that, if adopted, will add a total of 392 residential units that aren’t under the current plan. Mainly changes in zoning density for several locations allowing more units to be placed on smaller lots (for example, 8 homes on an acre of property vs only 2 home in the same space).

Nothing is approved as of yet, but it is definitely somehting to keep aware of...

Here is a link to the article.

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Jason Elrod

Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty

916-626-4266
http://www.GoGraniteBay.com
http://www.ElrodRealEstate.com

Amazing deal on bank owned ranch property in Meadow Vista!

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:28:37 -0500

Here is a property that I just listed that is sure to go fast. Definitely a fixer inside but the bones look good and it has everything you could want for your own country property. Barn, pasture, built-in pool and more!

This home has the potential to be a real gem but will require some work as it is missing the kitchen (literally), the HVAC equipment and the pool equipment. That said, the roof looks pretty good and there looks to be a newer solar assisted water heater system installed.
Check it out!

Granite Bay MAC votes on proposed senior development project...

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:22:40 -0500

... and the vote is a big NO.

The Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Committee is authorized to act only as advisers to the Placer County Board of Supervisors, but the five-member council denied the plans of the Enclave at Granite Bay, a proposed 27-unit age-restricted development located on a little over 12 acres in the heart of an established subdivision.

The particular parcel is zoned for only 6 units on those 12 acres and the the proposal was to jump that to 26 units in the same space. Bad news for the development group Rancho Cortina Properties, Inc. But not the final word on the subject. Because even though the MAC denied approval of the project, it is an advisory council only. The Enclave proposal is scheduled to go before the Placer County Planning Commission in June and it will be up to the Placer County Planning Commission to make the final call.

For the latest insider access and information about Granite Bay, CA head on over to http://www.GoGraniteBay.com to find the latest update on this and other community items of interest.

-Jaso

Granite Bay is the 18th-wealthiest community in the nation...

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:07:21 -0500

I was reading the news the other day and came across this little tid-bit. The report is about the top Wealth Centers in the United States and it polled information from the US Census Bureau to create a formula to analyze the relative affluence of over 2,000 cities, incorporated towns and unincorporated urban areas with populations of 15,000 or more.

Four communities in the tri-county area (Sacramento County, Placer County and El Dorado County) made the top 250 with Granite Bay, CA breaking in to the top 20 at number 18 on the list. The other cities were El Dorado Hills, Fair Oaks and Folsom (at numbers 57, 240 and 247 respectively).

Factors such as median home price, income, education and vehicle ownership among other things were taken into account.

Check out the full article and more information at the Sacramento Biz Journal . It is an interesting read.

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Jason Elrod

The Real Estate Insider Running Your Neighborhood

Broker / Realtor

Keller Williams Realty

www.GoGraniteBay.com

29th Annual Granite Bay Easter Egg Hunt is this weekend!

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:43:06 -0500

Check it out!

Below is a link to all the information and how to participate located over at GoGraniteBay.com - The Real Estate & Community Resource for Granite Bay and Surrounding areas.This promises to be a fun event for all and has some great sponsors.

Here are a few details:

-The Easter Bunny (of course!)
-Arts & Crafts by the Granite Bay Key Club
-South Placer Fire Dept. Truck
AND MUCH MORE...

Pancake Breakfast Begins at 8:00 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt Begins at 10:00 a.m. SHARP

Children under 10 $2.00
11 years - Adult $4.00
Orange Juice or Coffee $1

To find out all the details and download the flyer of the event. Head on over to the event calender at GoGraniteBay.com.

Click here for the direct link to the event.

Have a great one and Happy Easter!

-Jason Elrod

Treelake Village Annual Springtime Garage Sale

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:16:22 -0500

Time for the Annual Springtime Treelake Village Garage Sale!

Time to dust off all that extra stuff that has been taking up room and give it a new home. This year the Spring garage sale will be held on May 16th and there will be several updates in the next couple of week with information about how to get involved and registered as a seller. Each registered seller will receive a garage sale package as well as be included on the official Google Map for the event.

In the meantime, head on over to the event entry at www.GoGraniteBay.com to RSVP and get on the list.

Let's make this the most successful one yet!

Jason Elrod

Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
The Real Estate Insider 'Running' Your Neighborhood

Jason@GoGraniteBay.com
916-626-4266

1st Annual RotoRun 5k/10k Run and Walk in Granite Bay

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:39:02 -0500

Hey there!

The Granite Bay Rotary Club is putting on its first annual 'RotoRun' 5k/10k Run and walk this upcoming May 3rd at Ron Feist Park in Granite Bay. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Rotary Club and runners can receive pledges for the PolioPlus Foundation as well. This is a chip timed event (for all you 'official' runners out there) and has a discounted registration rate of $25 up until April 24th, 2009 (registration is $30 after that date and on race day for those 12 and over).

For additional information and a link over to all the event details, visit the Event section over at http://www.GoGraniteBay.com or click here to visit the Event entry on that site directly.

Have a great one!

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Jason Elrod

'The Broker Running Granite Bay'

Broker / Realtor

Keller Williams Realty

916-626-4266

The entrance to Wedgewood in Granite Bay

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:53:32 -0500

Here is another quick iPhone video I shot while I was out running Granite Bay. This time I stopped in front of Wedgewood. Wedgewood is another upscale, gated community in the area of the Granite Bay Golf Club. I also had the chance to take my HD camera out while looking at homes behind the gates of a couple of these neighborhoods and will be posting that a little later. Much higher quality. :)

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Jason Elrod
'The Power Broker Running Granite Bay
Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
916-626-4266

Find more videos like this on Go Granite Bay - Local Events, Information and Discussions

New Bridge to open for traffic in Folsom on March 28th!

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:15:12 -0500

The Folsom Crossing Project is finally having it's day in the sunlight as the new bridge will be opening for traffic on Saturday, March 28th. This is great news as it will re-open a commute corridor that has been closed since 2003 (Folsom Dam Road was closed due to safety concerns after 9/11).

This provides a great way to connect not only the older and newer areas of Folsom with each other, but also provides a great commute path between the communities of El Dorado Hills and Granite Bay. Both areas rated in Money Magazines top 100 places to live in the United States.

Check out the link here to the Event Info posted at GoGraniteBay.com where you can read a bit more about it and follow the links to additional information.

Have a great one!

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Jason Elrod

'The Broker Running Granite Bay'

Broker / Realtor

Keller Williams Realty

916-626-4266

Jason@GoGraniteBay.com

http://www.GoGraniteBay.com

The entrance to Greystone Place in Granite Bay

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:56:23 -0500

Here is a quick video I shot from my iPhone while out running Granite Bay today. Greystone Place is an upscale, gated community located on the backside of Granite Bay Golf Club. It is located off of Barton Rd and there is access to a public trail nearby that will take you all the way out to Auburn-Folsom Blvd and Folsom Lake.

Have a great one!

-Jason

Find more videos like this on Go Granite Bay - Local Events, Information and Discussions

1st Annual Bunco / Poker Tournament Fundraiser in Roseville

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:19:59 -0500

You heard right. Bunco and Poker together. That either makes it a Punco or a Boker evening. :)

Anyhow, this is a local event coming up in April that benefits the Roseville Community School (a small non-profit parent involvement school) and it looks like it will probably be a lot of fun. The date to reserve is April 17th and it is a ticket donation of $25.00 per person. It is an adults only event and runs from 5:30pm - 10:00pm. For your $25 you get: Dinner, 2 Raffle tickets, 1 Drink Ticket, and eligibility for all BUNCO/POKER prizes. Not bad for an evenings entertainment and it helps a good cause. Roseville Community School is a 501c3 non-profit so donations may even be tax deductible (check with you accountant on this).

For additional information on how to get tickets visit:

www.GoGraniteBay.com Events.

If you sign-up for an account on the site (Free) then you can even RSVP to the event.

Thanks for taking a look and maybe I will see you there!

-J

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Jason Elrod
Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty

Jason@GoGraniteBay.com
www.GoGraniteBay.com
916-626-4266

Amazing price on great horse property in Placerville! Bank Owned

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:17:45 -0500

Here is your chance to get a great horse property at a steal of a price. 2.0 acres of usable land that is fully fenced and x-fenced. 3 pastures, a great barn with 2 car attached garage, workshop, bonus room upstairs and an RV carport attached. Home has deck with gazebo and spa. Newer carpets and wood burning stove round out the deal. 10 minutes form the grocery store and ready for a quick close. 6005 Silver Ridge Ln, Placerville ca.

Jason Elrod
Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Reatly
916-626-4266

5k Fund Run through Granite Bay to benefit Eureka School Foundation

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:04:53 -0600

As I am the Real Estate Broker running Granite Bay, I thought it only appropriate to put a local run up for everyone to check out.

The Eureka Schools Foundation is putting on its first 5k race at the Country Faire on Sunday, May 31st.

The race starts at 8:00 a.m. at Granite Bay High School and ends back there after taking a nice loop in and around the surrounding neighborhood (Treelake Village). It is a great way to help out the local schools and stay fit. I am going to be sure and do it and would happy to meet up on race day to see who else is running Granite Bay. ;)

See ya race day!

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Jason Elrod
Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
916-626-4266

Jason@GoGraniteBay.com
http://www.GoGraniteBay.com

For more information visit http://www.eurekaschoolsfoundation.org/5k-fund-run

Great family home for sale in Granite Bay - Walking distance to schools!

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:43:38 -0600

Here is a great opportunity on a single level home for sale in Granite Bay that has all the features to make it great for the family. Built-in swimming pool, built-in fire pit, larger lot (over .30 acres!), granite counters, wood floors, newer carpet in the bedrooms, whole house fan, totally private backyard, award winning Eureka School District (easy walking distance to high school), access to walking paths and much, much more.

Check it out and make the move to Granite Bay today!

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Jason Elrod
Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
916-626-4266

Running Granite Bay isn't all sunshine and birds singing...

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:20:37 -0600

Sometimes it is rainy, windy and bit grey. :)

Here are some shots taken from my iPhone when I was out on a rainy day run. Not many other folks to wave to or chat with, but a good time to be out and enjoying the sites none the less. Once you get past the discomfort of a little cold, wind and water, it is actually quite a serene time. :)

Taking time to exercise when it is not convenient or easy is often them most important time to do it. I find that the reward of just making the effort (even if it is not the 'best' workout you have ever had) is far better than having to face yourself in the mirror and say 'I could have and really should have...'

Enjoy!

-Jason

Find more photos like this on GoGraniteBay.com - Community

Custom, luxury home in Rocklin that needs to sell ASAP - (Not short sale or bank owned!)

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:06:48 -0600

This is a custom home that was just completed in June of 2008 and the seller has to get it sold today! NOT an REO and NOT a short sale. Just and awesome opportunity to have 180 degree views of sunsets and city lights in you own custom home. Check out the photo show below and click on the link for the full listing information and to find out how to arrange a showing. Thanks! -J

Jason Elrod
Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
916-626-4266

http://www.GoGraniteBay.com
http://www.ElrodRealEstate.com

HUGE price drop on former model home in Roseville!

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:37:55 -0600

This home is now a short sale opportunity for the buyer looking for the best! Over 3000 sft with all the upgrades (over $100k in builder upgrades at time of purchase). Seller NEEDS to get this property sold ASAP and we are ready to submit the offer to the bank. Check out the photo show below and click on the link for the full listing information and to find out how to arrange a showing. Thanks! -Jason

New Development Project Proposed in Granite Bay - Active Adult / Senior Living Community

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:16:40 -0600

There is a new development project proposed for an Active Adult / Senior Living Community in Granite Bay currently on the books at the Placer County Planning Department. The proposed location is at the intersection of Elmhurst Dr and Swan Lake Dr just north of East Roseville Parkway. The project proposes 29 single-family residential lots (Senior housing). The lots would accommodate one-story residences ranging in size from 2,200 to 2,600 square feet in area. Approximately 49% of the land would be dedicated to open space including natural wetland areas, pedestrian pathways, bocce ball courts and community barbecue area.

This is a great location nestled among the upscale subdivisions of Treelake Village, Wexford, The Residences at Granite Bay and the Granite Bay Golf Club. There are several exisitng parks and walkways to enjoy as well as close proximity to shopping, entertainment venues, medical facilities and quick access to major commute corridors.

For more information on current proposed projects in Placer County, visit:

Placer County Community Development Reource Agency

For more insider tips and information about Granite Bay, visit:

http://www.GoGraniteBay.com

Have a great one!

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Jason Elrod

Broker / Realtor

Keller Williams Reatly

916-626-4266

Go Granite Bay - A virtual tour of Granite Bay High School

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:32:46 -0600

One of the great things about Granite Bay is its access to award winning education opportunities. Granite Bay High School has one of the regions most sought after programs and consistently ranks among the top schools in the entire state. The video below is a quick virtual tour or the campus of just a few of the amenities that are available to students that attend this institution.

For more insider information about living well in Granite Bay, give me a call or email and I would be happy to share!

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Jason Elrod

Broker / Realtor

Keller Williams Realty

916-626-4266

Jason@ElrodRealEstate.com

Buying and Selling homes in Granite Bay - An Insiders View

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:04:18 -0600

When considering buying or selling a home in Granite Bay it pays to have the inside information. Granite Bay homes for sale can either sit on the market or disappear in a flash. It all depends on knowing the market and knowing it well.

For example, did you know that there were 82 sales in the Granite Bay zip code over the last 6 months?

Here is a quick rundown of those sales that occurred in Granite Bay over the last half year:

The lowest priced home went for $204,00.
It was a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with 1142 sq ft living space.

The highest priced home went for $$1,766,125.
It was a 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom home with 5,139 sq ft of living space. It was a what I consider a 'Green Home' with solar power and a yearly electrical bill in the range of $600. Wow.

The average price of a home was $673,783 but the median price was only $586,000.
Consider that the average price of a home in Roseville (directly adjacent to Granite bay) was only $325,000

Property values declined approx -15% over the last year.
Average decline in the surrounding region was -21%. SO that means Granite Bay still holds it's value better.

Average days on market (cumulative) before a home sold was 104 days.
Average time for the final listing before it sold was only 69 day. That is almost a 40% difference in timeframe. This means that proper pricing the first go around is of utmost importance considering property values are declining at over -1% per month...

Buying and Selling real estate in Granite Bay is always better when you have the inside access and information. As you can see, the price point to live in one of Money Magazines Top 100 places to live in the entire United States ranges from the low $200's to well over a million. Fact is, the residents of both those homes go to the same award winning schools and have access to the same recreation opportunities and fantastic area amenities. Location does make a difference. So if you are looking to make the move, learn the secrets to living, working and thriving from a local expert. Go with the expert and go Granite Bay.

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Jason Elrod
Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
916-626-4266
http://www.GraniteBayHomesAndLifestyle.com

It's a rainy day in Granite Bay.

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:20:45 -0600

Welcome to Monday in Granite Bay.

It is windy, rainy and not that warm.

It is a good day to go on a run.

On days like this the trails are empty except for what is already there. The birds still dart back and forth across the space looking for a place to land out of the weather. The trees and the wind complain to one another even louder than usual and the streams of water in the creeks and pools babble excitedly about the moment.

On days like this, the noise inside seems to lose its voice a little with each step along the path. And the presence of being present seems to be enough to satisfy the non-essential chatter of a usual day.

On days like this, the calls will be made and things will get done that are to be done. An those that don't, were meant to take a rain day anyways.

On days like this, I like to run. Not to go fast or slow. Not to go farther or longer. But just to run.

On days like this I really get to see and experience where I have the privilege to live. I really get to see Granite Bay as it is and not what I think it is or want it to be.

Like I said, it is a rainy day in Granite Bay and I wouldn't have it any other way.

-Jason Elrod

Broker / Realtor

916-626-4266

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Jason Elrod - Broker & Real Estate Consultant - Granite Bay, Roseville and Surrounding Region

A couple of new photos of Granite Bay, Ca

Keeping up with Granite Bay High School athletics

http://gbhs.rjuhsd.us/athletics/

Getting some perspective...

Trail running event coming up in Granite Bay

How about 392 new homes in Granite Bay? It could happen sooner than you think...

Amazing deal on bank owned ranch property in Meadow Vista!

Granite Bay MAC votes on proposed senior development project...

Granite Bay is the 18th-wealthiest community in the nation...

29th Annual Granite Bay Easter Egg Hunt is this weekend!

Treelake Village Annual Springtime Garage Sale

1st Annual RotoRun 5k/10k Run and Walk in Granite Bay

The entrance to Wedgewood in Granite Bay

New Bridge to open for traffic in Folsom on March 28th!

The entrance to Greystone Place in Granite Bay

1st Annual Bunco / Poker Tournament Fundraiser in Roseville

Amazing price on great horse property in Placerville! *Bank Owned*

5k Fund Run through Granite Bay to benefit Eureka School Foundation

Great family home for sale in Granite Bay - Walking distance to schools!

Running Granite Bay isn't all sunshine and birds singing...

Custom, luxury home in Rocklin that needs to sell ASAP - (Not short sale or bank owned!)

HUGE price drop on former model home in Roseville!

New Development Project Proposed in Granite Bay - Active Adult / Senior Living Community

Go Granite Bay - A virtual tour of Granite Bay High School

Buying and Selling homes in Granite Bay - An Insiders View

It's a rainy day in Granite Bay.

Amazing price on great horse property in Placerville! Bank Owned