Joe's Blog
A compilation of real estate and lifestyle information useful to current and future residents of Marin County.
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2008
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It is wonderful to see more and more Toyota Prius' on the road nowadays. Every time I pass one I say to myself, "ah, another person doing their part (and in turn, my part) for the environment." As a commercial real estate broker in a rural area, there is a lot of road between where I am and wher...
07/30/2008
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This is an incredible opportunity for restaurant, resort, or retail developers. Located at the popular Nyack exit of Interstate 80 in Placer County, CA, this 126 acre property has the most incredible views in the Sierra. The views span over Lake Spalding and Bear Valley, across to the Sierra Bu...
07/24/2008
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Did you get the memo? No. Well, it appears the K is being shown the curb as the accepted abbreviation of a thousand; and G is taking over. For the second time in the past month I have read a national news media story that has abbreviated a thousand with a capital G. Most recently was today's ...
07/22/2008
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SANDY B is an excellent mixed use opportunity in downtown Nevada City, CA. With over 1000 sf of entry level retail and 740 sf of residential below, this building can work for a user, an investor, or combo. Perfect for new-to-town or part-time retailer or artisan. This historic mining town in ...
07/16/2008
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This is downtown Nevada City, CA. An historic mining town in the Sierra Foothills northeast of Sacramento. At 2500 ft elevation, Nevada City offers residents and tourists the perfect year around climates. Snows that melt quickly in the winter and cool summer evenings that compliment the 90 de...
07/11/2008
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Last night I attended the American Idol Live concert in Sacramento, CA. No, I didn't lose a bet; I happily accepted the invitation from my wife and parents-in-law. (None of whom reflect the average attendee age of 12 yrs. old.) As a closet-fan of the phenomenon known as 'Idol', I'm more apprec...
07/10/2008
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In Grass Valley, CA, the City Council is considering an ordinance to require a structure be retrofit with a sewer system backflow device at the point of sale or qualified title change. The ordinance is in 2nd reading, and when passed will require all new sewer line connections be fitted with the...
07/07/2008
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What do people write on their initial blog? Jokes? Political comment? Professional solicitations? It is like singing in front of a 2-way mirror, you don't know if there is an audience or vacancy watching you. Well, here it goes... Welcome to my Blog. I'm 42 and 5/6 yrs old, so I'm from the g...
07/02/2008
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