January 7, 2006

THE REAL (ESTATE) STORY
By Larry Underhill

OFF AND RUNNING! Ready or not, the New Year is under way. Here at Statesman Realty, we’ve made our preparations for our BEST YEAR EVER in 2006!

JUST LISTED: SUNWEST BEAUTY! 2452 Grenoble Court has the casual elegance Lodians have come to expect in a Richard Entzei-buit home. LIKE NEW: Situated on a huge (over 12,000 square-foot) lot, this single-story home has been so well-maintained that it’s hard to believe it was built in 2000! Custom features abound, from the oversized walk-in shower in the Master Suite to the beautifully landscaped back yard. Secluded cul-de-sac living at its best. Interested in more information? Just call me at 333-2380. Price: $789,000.

WE’RE NEGOTIATING with a prospective Buyer at the time of this writing, but it ain’t sold as of now: 516 Tamarack is a great opportunity for the right Buyer: A three-bedroom one-bath home PLUS a one-bedroom cottage! All on a nice Westside residential street. At the asking price of $409,950 the Sellers will install NEW COMP ROOFS on both buildings! Such a deal.

CONGRATULATIONS to Mike and Michelle Nickerson on the successful SALE of their Lodi home, AND on the purchase of their new place! We’ll congratulate another Mystery Client on their sale too, since the Nickersons bought their mysterious home! Got all that? Sometimes you need a program just to keep up on the players. All of the above was in-house, so the Realtor who deserves the accolades is my right-hand assistant Greg Adams. Thanks, Greg. Another happy ending all around!

ROCKIN’! I’m excited about the way this year is shaping up…and I’m writing this on January fourth! In spite of the increase in the inventory of active listings and the subsequent softening of the market, Buyers are still buying and Sellers are selling! Our momentum didn’t let up, right through the Holidays. The real estate climate may have changed, but folks still need to move! (We’re actually moving into more of a “normal” market after years of a rabid Seller’s market).

NIBBLES but so far no bites on 700 McCoy Court, Number 18. It’s that nicely remodeled two-bedroom upstairs condo with the upgraded kitchen and its own GARAGE just a few steps away! At $189,950 it’s a great value. Has it been waiting for you or someone you know?

ANOTHER OFFER on 5201 East Woodbridge Road, but no deal as of this writing! Here’s a great value in a close-to-town ranchette. Mature landscaping front and back. Huge shade trees overlooking an inviting wooden deck and spacious lawn areas. Family orchard. Country home with three bedrooms, two baths, and a half-bath off of the oversized 2-car garage. All of this for the reduced price of $639,950? Someone’s gonna snatch this one up soon.

1517 Camphor Way is one of the sharpest homes I’ve had the pleasure of marketing! I just ran a fresh search of actively listed homes in the price range around $459,950: This home’s the big winner! 2125 square feet. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Formal Dining Room! 40-year composition roof (under a year old)! Spa! Gazebo! Custom oversized tile flooring! There’s more to say, but I’m out of room! Don’t wait on this one…

I WISH YOU your very own best year yet in 2006! Have a great week! See you next Sat.

Statesman Realty
(209) 333 2380

1-800-407-SOLD (7653)
Website: www.larrysellslodi.com

Website: www.larryunderhill.com
Email: Larry@LarryUnderhill.com