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Mariposa County, CA Real Estate News

By Rob Spinosa, Mortgage Loan Originator, Marin County
(US Bank)
Lock Watch for the Week of 4/1/2019 Volatility-O-Meter:Full slate of reports this week, capped by employment numbers on Friday.  But the bond market may be poised for a correction and higher rates this week.  Stay on your toes. Economicalendar (all times are Pacific):Mon, 4/1:    Retail Sales (5:30am), PMI Mfg Index (6:45am), Business Inventories, ISM Mfg Index, Construction Spending (7am).Tues, 4/2:     Durable Goods Orders (5:30am).Weds, 4/3:     ADP Employment (5:15am), ISM Non-Mfg (7am).Thurs, 4/4:    Jobless Claims (5:30am).  Fed Balance Sheet (1:30pm).Fri, 4/5:        Employment Situation (5:30am). 10-Year Treasury History2.49%     Market Open2.43%     One Week Ago2.76%     One Month Ago2.73%     One Year Ago(Need a rate quote for your specific scenario?  Click anywhere on this li...
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By Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker, Put 40 years of experience to work for you
(Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker)
Of all the places to get engaged, I had not considered a spot where falling to your death could be eminent. I mean, what is it with men and heights? I recall when my husband and I decided to get married, and he seemed a bit disappointed that it happened so organically and not at the top of the Eiffel Tower. But for some, it is very important where the question gets popped.Whatever happened to a romantic dinner at a very expensive restaurant and slipping the ring into a glass of champagne or into a slice of cake? Or, just getting up to use the restroom and then falling to one knee? You can read more in my personal blog today at this link: Perfect Spot for a Marriage Proposal at Half Dome Summit in Yosemite.
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By Chris Freck, EstaR Mortgage, A Bilingual Brokerage
(EstaR Mortgage)
VA Mortgage Loans in Catheys Valley CA and 100% VA Loans -the best loan program in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for both honorably discharged Vets and active duty military personnel. Here are some of the great features of this fantastic program: - Up to 100% financing, with no down required. - No monthly mortgage insurance added to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs. So how do you qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Catheys Valley CA? The first step is to verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. You can work with an approved Windsor  CA VA mortgage loan lender to order...
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By Dulcey Schuster, Property Management Software
(Rentec Direct Property Management Software Tenant Screening)
I’m sure that most of you have read or at least heard of the book written by Gary Chapman titled “The 5 Love Languages”. It’s a great book and an easy read, I highly recommend it. When I read it I definitely had a few “aha moments” where some things about myself and past partners started making sense. Well, landlords also have love languages, and ways that they like to be shown love and it mirrors the love languages in the book in many ways as you will see below. 1. Clean Credit and Criminal History (Words of Affirmation) Nothing is better then running a prospective tenants credit and criminal reports and finding out that what they put on their application was truthful. These reports serve as your words of affirmation. This affirmation is a vital component to determining if this (tenant...
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By Bob & Leilani Souza, Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments
(Souza Realty 916.408.5500)
California Motorcycle Ride - Little Dragon - Hwy 49 (Coulterville, CA) Last month, Bob and I rode the Little Dragon, California's version of Tennesee's and North Carolina's famous Tail of the Dragon. The Tail of the Dragon is a popular destination for motorcycle riders and sports car enthusiasts worldwide and it consists of an 11-mile stretch of highway with a total of 318 turns. The Little Dragon is actually 5 miles longer than the Tail of the Dragon, but with only approximately 45 turns. Here is a photo of the Little Dragon that I took from the southernmost vantage point, Fremont's Fort: FREMONT'S FORT General John C. Fremont, 1813-1890, a noted military man, explorer, topographer, senator & businessman, Fremont was also a miner. He settled in Mariposa County living just outside Bear ...
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By Bob & Leilani Souza, Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments
(Souza Realty 916.408.5500)
Coulterville, CA - Magnolia Saloon & Grill Restaurant at Hotel Jeffery The Magnolia Saloon & Grill at Hotel Jeffery is a popular lunch stop destination for motorcycle riders who come to ride the Little Dragon, a 15-mile stretch of Hwy 49 between Coulterville, CA and Bear Valley, CA with fun twisties and wonderful views. Bob and I went on a group motorcycle ride from El Dorado Hills, CA down Highway 49 to the Little Dragon last weekend and it was a great day trip to start the Spring riding season! Established in 1851, the Magnolia Saloon is California's oldest operating saloon and even still has authentic pair of wooden saloon doors at the entry...and one of the best BBQ pulled pork sandwiches I've ever had! They also have a pool room and outdoor seating in a quaint courtyard setting. Th...
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Take a Walk on The Wild Side in YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK   Images for yosemite robert swetz  - Report images Nu Nu Myanmar singing at Yosemite National Park By Robert ... ► 3:11► 3:11 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE9zllizUbsAug 10, 2011 - 3 min - Uploaded by VideosByVegasBobNu Nu Myanmar singing at Yosemite National Park By Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz 2011. VideosByVegasBob ... Walker Lake Nevada 2nd largest fresh water lake Robert (Vegas ... ► 2:51► 2:51 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNKmtuhjmzIAug 14, 2011 - 3 min - Uploaded by VideosByVegasBobPhotograph taken by Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob) - Walker Lake Nevada ... Beautiful young lady singing in ... More videos for yosemite robert swetz » Beautiful young lady singing in Yosemite National Park by Robert ... activerain.com/.../beautiful-young-lady-singin...
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Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz just arrived back in Las Vegas Nevada after picking his wife Nu Nu and her mother up at LAX in Los Angeles California. Nu Nu and her mother spent over one month in Myanmar/ Burma taking care of some family matters. Vegas Bob's Burmese family continues to grow with 15 total Burmese living in America within a 10 years span. Nu Nu and her mother arrived in America with her brother's wife and 3 daughters that have never ever been to America ... Nu Nu's oldest brother, wife and 3 daughter's will be spending their 2nd day playing at "Disneyland" ... ;o) Here is a special video of Nu Nu singing at Yosemite National Park California, before Nu Nu came to America she sang for 10 years and supported a family of 9 including her mother & father.  
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   It has been a very long week for Vegas Bob, and I would like to wish you all a "Good Night" from a very beautiful Lake in the High Sierra's of Yosemite National Park in California.   If you look real close at the mountains in the background you might be able to see snow, over half of those mountains in the background are covered with snow. When this photograph was taken it was about 7:00pm with temperatures of 69 degrees, and there is no way VB was going to pitch a tent at this elevation with temps dropping down in the evening to 43 degrees.    Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz  8-13-2011
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 Vegas Bob spent 6 days in Northern California to relax, rejuvenate, meditate and just take in the fresh air, cooler temperatures and beauty.  Most of our time was spent at Lake Tahoe playing in the clear cool waters, along the beaches, etc.  On our way home we stopped at Mono Lake in California, and we also drove into the East Side of Yosemite National Park. While we were at Lake Tahoe, Walker Lake, Mono Lake, Yosemite National Park VB took many photographs and videos like the one above.  I will be sharing these photographs & videos in the near future at Activerain, Google+, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and other networks & websites.  Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz  8-9-2011
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By Myrl Jeffcoat, Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired
(Slide Show contains 10 images)If your car has a sunroof when you first enter Yosemite National Park, it's time to open it.  Ditto for a convertible - put the top down.   At the park entrance gate, I hit the sunroof button, and simultaneously fresh pine air and sunshine flooded in.  On the road from Sacramento and through California Gold Country, I had been listening to the kicky tunes of Dire Strait's "On Every Street" album.  But at Yosemite, I thought it time to move on to the more reverent sounds of Luciano Pavarotti.  I cranked the volume up a tad.  There is nothing like the tones of Pavarotti's magnificent tenor voice ricocheting off massive mountain peaks, and the trunks of ancient Sequoias, to set the world straight again!At Yosemite, I had arrived early, before the park gatekee...
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By Myrl Jeffcoat, Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired
It's been said that Yosemite is the Crown Jewel of all America's National Parks.  Having been there on several occasions, I can attest to Yosemite's majesty.  However, several years of draught had turned down the water spigot on her magnificent waterfalls, and brought them to a summertime trickle.  Four years ago, I eagerly went with out of state visitors to show off Yosemite's grandeur, but found virtually no water plunging from atop Yosemite Falls.  It was very disappointing.But near the end of this long Northern California winter, laden with heavy rains and snowfall, I suspected facets and glimmer would return to Yosemite's waterfall bling once again.  When 3 days of rain and snowfall hit the area this past weekend, I knew I needed to drive the 160 miles to witness the wonders likel...
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By Michael Hege, R
(Beach Villa Realty,LLC)
                                                   There's nothing quite like a vacation to make one start to watch the calendar and think of all the things they need to do before they go. Even when you live somewhere like we are lucky enough to live, a change of pace is immensely exciting.                                                                                          Camp 6 Employee HousingI've been lucky enough to live in some really nice places, and one of my favorites is Yosemite. When I lived there before, it cost me $5.95 a week for a shared tent and 3 meals a day at the employee cafeteria. I made $1.35 an hour and when I think of my favorite all time jobs, it is one of them. It was a coming of age for me with each new friend sharing experiences at a time in my life when...
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 With a telephoto lens I was able to capture this priceless photograph of George Washington? It would be quite amazing if this George was to pick this post up on the web and give me a comment back!  This is the Yosemite river that flows after Yosemite Upper & Lower waterfalls, (below) is a pic of Upper Yosemite Falls and if you ever see this Falls in person it is breath-taking!  The photo (below) is Lower Yosemite Falls and it is very hard to capture a photo because your camera gear gets very wet from the mist!                    And the last photo (below) is of the Valley of Yosemite National Park from a very far distance, and it doesn't look like Robert Swetz is the only one snapping photographs.  For more information on one of the most beautiful National Parks in the Country go to ....
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 Vegas Bob visits Yosemite National Park in California 5-16-2009  Saturday I spent most of day in Yosemite National Park in California, the last time I was there was back in 1974.  If you have never been to Yosemite you are really missing one of the most beautiful places in the World. The photograph (above) is around 5000 feet looking down at Yosemite Valley. If you look real close you can see what looks like a white line towards the back, that is a huge waterfall.  The photograph (below) is another shot of the valley and another waterfall.   In the photograph (below) there is a mountain on the right hand side of the tree, this is called (Half Dome). Millions & Millions of years ago this mountain was a (Full Dome) and the glaciers came through Yosemite and cut it in half with the water...
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By Maria Avdalas
(RealtyAid, Inc)
   2266 Golfito Way La Grange Unincorp, CA 95329 $349,000 Just grab your clubs and walk across the street to the golf course, clubhouse, and restaurant from this nicely updated home with open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, and views of the golf course and clubhouse from the old-fashioned, covered front porch. Also, conviently located on quiet lane near Lake McClure and Lake Don Pedro recreational facilities. Adjacent, buildable lot is included in price, or can be incorporated into the landscape. Directions: From Yosemite Bolevard, turn on Hayward Road and left on Golfito   Call Don for more information or for showings at 530-391-4751  Listing #: 80082663 Year Built: 1974   Special  Property Type Residential  Garage 1 Car Detached, Workshop in  ...
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By Ed Bailey, MS, GRI, SRES, MS,GRI, RE Teacher
(Ed Bailey Realty, Oakhurst CA)
Vision Academy of the Arts is sponsoring Ballroom Dances on the fourth Sunday of each month.  Monthly dances, with live music, are held at the Oakhurst Community Center from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  The first half hour features Ballroom dance instruction in one of a variety of American and Latin style dances.  Then The "Mellowtones" dance band, from the Madera area, will play for our dancing and listening pleasure.  Vision Academy of the Arts grants Scholarships to graduating high school students to continue their education in the arts.   Admission is $10.00 per person.  Information:  Ed Bailey, 676-2424, or Jackie Byers, 683-7071
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By Ed Bailey, MS, GRI, SRES, MS,GRI, RE Teacher
(Ed Bailey Realty, Oakhurst CA)
Vision Academy of the Arts is sponsoring Ballroom Dances on the fourth Sunday of each month.  Monthly dances, with live music, are held at the Oakhurst Community Center from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  The first half hour features Ballroom dance instruction in one of a variety of American and Latin style dances.  Then The "Mellowtones" dance band, from the Madera area, will play for our dancing and listening pleasure.  Vision Academy of the Arts grants Scholarships to graduating high school students to continue their education in the arts.   Admission is $10.00 per person.  Information:  Ed Bailey, 676-2424, or Jackie Byers, 683-7071
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By Ed Bailey, MS, GRI, SRES, MS,GRI, RE Teacher
(Ed Bailey Realty, Oakhurst CA)
There's more to selling your house than placing a sign on the lawn and an ad in the paper,, if you want to get something close to market value for it, that is.. These two actions, no matter how large the sign and which paper, or papers, you use, will reach only a very small fraction of the people you will need to reach - compared to the wide coverage of a Multiple Listing Service (MLS).  Besides, in the MLS you reach prospective sellers - Professional Real Estate Agents - who scan those listings daily looking for a home that will fit the needs of someone on their prospective buyers' list.  It just might be yours. Don't get me wrong, you can sell it with that sign and that ad, if you're willing to drop the price enough.  Research shows that you can save about six percent by not paying a ...
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