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Refresh and Refurbish
How much more do you think your house would be worth if you put $30,000 into it? Century 21 thinks the answer is “a lot,” and I’m inclined to agree. The new “Refresh & Refurbish” program is here to prove it by granting the money for new listings.
There’s some specification required to qualify, but essentially, Sellers can apply for the program, get up to $30,000 for upgrades and repairs, then repay the loan through escrow. The idea is that the home will sell for significantly more, making it worth the extra investment for all parties involved.
Refresh & Refurbish is brand new, and CJ is the first Realtor to take the plunge. We have a new listing coming on the market later this month; we can’t wait to show it off. We’ve already installed new carpet and vinyl, re-built a wall, re-stuccoed entire rooms, painted, power-washed, landscaped, and we’ve got more upgrades in progress. Every time I walk in I see improvement.
Just wait! We’ll have plenty of before and after pictures to show you!
Goats in LOP!
Picturesque Home for Sale in Grass Valley, CA
This Sweet Country Home offers you both worlds: a peaceful, private setting on your own 9.6 acres, and yet located close enough to buy milk and drive the kids to excellent local schools.
From the front deck, enjoy the view with friends and family.
The newer built second car garage/workshop is fully permitted ($27,000) with water and power.
Our plentiful well produces 9gpm, enabling you to enjoy gardening and critters (not to mention awesome water pressure inside!)
This home offers plenty of room for you and yours to grow, including a flat fenced Lot ready to build on.
Conveniently situated between the charming foothill towns of Auburn/Grass Valley/Nevada City, you will enjoy the best of rural living, while still close enough to partake in surprisingly sophisticated amenities: live theatre, fine restaurants, our own Art Deco movie house, the CA Center for the Arts, World Fest, and the Auburn Symphony.
For a private showing, call CJ at 530-906-4715.
Bocce Ball is Back for the New Season!!!
Wow! What a line at Lake of the Pines. What are all these people standing in line for? We don’t stand in lines at LOP! Why would we want that??? That would be ridiculous!
Each person is a team captain representing 10-12 players. Everyone is hoping to get their team’s favorite night to play…. and the sport is…. BOCCE BALL.
So I guess that’s worth standing in line once.
Bocce has become one of Lake of the Pine’ favorite pastimes, joining golf, tennis, water skiing, fishing, paddle ball, and . . . well, I could go on and on. There is something fun happening every day and every night in our beloved community. We are so doggone lucky to live here! And if you don’t live here, you should think about it. Give us a call. We’ll help you find the perfect home so you can vacation year-round in your own back yard.
Excellent Home for Sale in Lake of the Pines, CA
Best value at Lake of the Pines! Roomy home at $183 per sqft.
Four bedrooms + office + family room.
Great room filled with light, hardwood floors and high ceilings.
Desirable 33 ft deep garage (boat size), workshop, lots of parking.
Views of the golf course from backyard with waterfall.
Short walk to Green Valley Park for kayaking, fishing, swimming.
Multi-generational living possible (includes a chair lift).
With many activities for all ages and interests, good schools, and friendly folks, Lake of the Pines is fantastic place to live.
Come see it!
Easter is Here!
The LOP Eggstravaganza is this weekend! Everyone will be out at the Sports Lounge at 10 to get things started, then we’ll head out for all the activities!
The free Egg Hunt will be held on the Driving Range; there will be three separate levels for different age groups, so no toddlers have to brawl with the big kids to get any eggs, haha. Ages 0-3 get to start at 10:30, ages 4-7 at 10:40, and ages 8-12 are up at 10:50. Remember to bring your basket!
In front of the Golf Pro Shop you can sign up to play in the putting contest. All ages are welcome to join in and play, there will be both a junior and adult course. It will be going from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. so be careful not to miss your egg hunting slot.
The Cake Walk starts at 10:30 a.m. on the grass at the Driving Range area. Tickets are $1.00 per turn and you can win a cake (or other dessert)!
Art Instructor Susie Bell will be wrangling the Painting Station, so feel free to stop by and paint a rock or make a wand, or plant a sunflower at our Flower Planting Station. There will also be plenty of free carnival style games to play.
If you start getting hungry, don’t fret, cause a Breakfast Buffet is offered for purchase in the Sports Lounge from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., plus Lunch service starting at 11:00 a.m.
CJ will be doing her Bunny thing again this year, so you’ll see her fully decked out in her costume so the kids can take pictures with the Easter bunny. She’ll be hipping and hopping about, so don’t hesitate to say hi!
Paint the Town Blue for Mitch 5K/10K 2018
The third annual Paint the Town Blue for Mitch 5K/10K will be this Sunday, March 25th at 10 am at Nevada Union, rain or shine. Feel free to run, walk or watch!
The run celebrates the life of Mitchell Thomas Adams; all are welcome. Teams are encouraged, but please do not bring dogs. Proceeds from the raffle go to Nevada Union Football, a new Health and fitness Building for the school, local dance, and a college scholarship for one of this year’s seniors.
By choosing to donate his organs and tissues, Mitch saved 5 lives and enriched many more. There will be information on organ and tissue donation provided by Sierra Donor Services as well as safe driving tips and support from California Highway Patrol.
To register, get more information, or to find out how you can help, please check out their website: http://www.5kfor68.com/
Please Welcome John Back to Lake of the Pines, CA
Please welcome John into our lovely community of Lake of the Pines. He moved away a few years ago, but is now back and super excited to live at the lake again!
Most octogenarians wouldn’t be brave enough to make a move at this time in life, but John really loves living here. He missed all the friendly people, and how quiet and peaceful things are here. He’s looking forward to rejoining SIRs (Sons in Retirement) and the Pinesmen, two of our Men’s goups at Lake of the Pines. Best of all, he’s now just a four minute walk from his daughter and adorable grandkids!
It’s amazing to see him so eager to move into his new home, and we are so glad we could help.
Lake of the Pines, CA Awarded Fire-Wise Community of the Year
An Unfortunate Update on the Local Deer…
From the Department of Fish and Wildlife:
“Thanks to those who have helped CDFW get samples to test the deer that have been dying in the foothill communities in Nevada, and Placer counties. We have enough samples and have concluded through necropsy and testing that the die off is not related to disease. It is winterkill from overpopulation of the resident deer in these areas. The drought years allowed deer to reproduce and grow in numbers and now the resources are stressed. There’s not enough natural food to feed them all. You may see deer eating things they haven’t before. People are also feeding them. I’d like to stress that feeding deer is illegal, it attracts unwanted predators like coyotes and mountain lions into neighborhoods but it can harm more than help the deer. If this were disease related-feeding or congregating deer at water sources means disease spreads faster and more get sick. They have complicated stomach systems that can be injured by trying to digest alfalfa, corn, or human foods that aren’t part of their natural diet. The diarrhea is a function of poor nutrition and eating some of the things they shouldn’t. This is a normal process that unfortunately we have to witness in our backyards instead of in the wild. Some may recover, but I’d expect to lose more. Malnourished females may not be able to carry out their current pregnancy and we may see fewer fawns surviving this summer. I appreciate your concern, if we need further help we will let you know. “
Sara Holm, Wildlife Biologist
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Placer and Nevada Counties, North Central Region (2)
Phone/Fax: 530 346 6305
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