Wow, last week’s national real estate headlines were all doom and gloom. I spoke with a reporter from Reuters last Wednesday morning who asked how we are coping with this information. Well, national, is the key word here! I realize that there needs to be some sort of measurement of the market but to look only to the negative aspect is short sighted. Locally, things are different!
Here in Nevada County, we are experiencing a “hot” summer so far. Our sales have been steady and in spite of the typical slow-down due to the Nevada County Fair and the return of children to school, we are experiencing a strong summer selling season. Our year to year figures at Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty show that we sold 229 units (homes and land) from January to July 2009 versus 306 units for the same period this year
What does this mean to home buyers and home sellers? It means that we are selling homes in Nevada County. Interest rates are in the mid 4’s (can you believe that) and prices are superb. If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, get off the fence and do it now while the time is right!
Diann Patton
Sales Manager
530-273-8050
Saturday I tuned into KNCO shopping show and bought some of the great restaurant coupons. What a great way to try some different restaurants and have a fun evening or lunch and save at the same time. The first restaurant we have tried was the 5Mile House, what a great meal. We ate in the gardens and the setting was beautiful, service was very good and the food wonderful, try the steak! If you have eaten there and have a favorite let me know.
Margie Weeks
530-205-4634
Weeks@nccn.net
The Union Newspaper posted a “kudos” to Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty for their support of the Nevada Union Snow Board Team. CBGRR held an E-Waste fundraiser at their Earth Day event recently and donated all the proceeds to the Snow Board Team. Way to go Rooters! Very cool to support our community by showcasing all the “Green Vendors” of Nevada County, providing a place for folks to drop off their electronic waste, and obtain education about how we can all help to save our planet.
Diann Patton
Sale Manager
Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty
(530) 273-8050
Real Estate is not just about the home you live in – it’s about the community. The people who surround you; those you know, those you don’t.
The other evening I had the pleasure of attending a benefit concert for Women of Worth. This local organization supports women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The purpose of this event was to raise money to help open a “safe house” where women who feel threatened in their relationships can go and obtain help and support from others in similar situations. The community comes together to help these families in need and my community did just that last night!
We enjoyed music from a local band, a taste of fabulous wine from one of our local wineries, Starr Vineyards, a simple but delicious meal prepared by volunteers amid good friends and yes, even laughter. Of course there were tears but there was also joy in knowing that each one of us present that evening was there to support those in need, to give a hand or just a friendly smile. Even though this issue is a serious one, our local friends have the ability to come together, have some fun, and unite as one.
I am proud to be a member of this amazing community and to call it home. I am proud to wear the badge of Realtor in my home town. I am proud of those I live and play with. I am proud!
Diann Patton
Sale Manager
Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty
(530) 273-8050