June 10, 2006

THE REAL (ESTATE) STORY
By Larry Underhill

“SUPPOSE YOU WERE AN IDIOT. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But then I repeat myself.” Mark Twain’s hundred-thirty-year-old line still brings a chuckle, especially around election time. The more things change, the more they remain the same.

I ran across a treasure trove of political quotes and thought I’d sprinkle a few through this column.

George Bernard Shaw observed, “A nation which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.”

TWENTY HOMES on last Tuesday’s Broker Tour. This compares with one or two listings on an average Tuesday one short year ago. The real estate climate has changed. What a great time to be a Buyer! Sellers are increasingly aware that they need to stand out from the crowd if they hope to earn the attention of today’s serious homebuyers. (How to stand out? That’s right. The “P-Word”. PRICE it right and it’ll sell!).

AT YOUR SERVICE! If you’re looking for straight answers, feel free to call me! Be ye Buyer or Seller, you need to understand the rules of the real estate road to make good decisions. I specialize in the truth.

“A GOVERNMENT BIG ENOUGH to give you everything you want is strong enough to take everything you have.” That was Thomas Jefferson.

MY SELLERS at 2025 Mammoth Way are movin’ to Texas after pouring a ton of time and money into this beautiful home. Their loss, your gain! As I mentioned last week, this is one sharp two-story home. Priced well below market evaluation at $799,950, this 3210-square-foot home has FOUR bedrooms, FOUR full baths, a THREE-car tandem garage, play pool, cabana, and more all on a .26-acre pie-shaped lot. Call me for a private showing!

“THE GOVERNMENT is like a baby’s alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no responsibility at the other.” (Ronald Reagan)

MOTIVATED SELLERS! The owners of 1705 Cape Cod Circle are also moving from Lodi, and also eager to sell. My instructions are to invite you to make an offer! (Although at $499,950 for a two-story 2315-square-foot three-bedroom 2.5-bath home, it’s already a good deal!).

BANGS RANCH BEAUTY: The folks at 253 Hartford Drive in Lodi plan to downsize. This means YOU could be the happy new owners of this charming Grandma’s House! Price? $419,950. Call me for details or for a private showing!

I’M NOT a political animal, but I enjoyed the above quotes (and a few others I’ll save for later). As Will Rogers said, “I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.” Have a great week! See you next Sat.

Statesman Realty

Lodi, CA

(209)333-2380

1-800-407-SOLD(7653)

www.LarrySellsLodi.com

www.larryunderhill.com

Email: Larry@LarryUnderhill.com