August 12, 2006

THE REAL (ESTATE) STORY
By Larry Underhill

MY DARLING DAUGHTER Angie, who has my first grandbaby on board and is therefore thinking of all things child-related, emailed me a list of Cute Kid Sayings, some of which are printable. A sample:

“While working for an organization that delivers lunches to elderly shut-ins, I used to take my four-year-old daughter on my afternoon rounds. The various appliances of old age, particularly the canes, walkers and wheelchairs, unfailingly intrigued her. One day I found her staring at a pair of false teeth soaking in a glass. As I braced myself for the inevitable barrage of questions, she merely turned and whispered, “The tooth fairy will never believe this!”

Angie and husband Guinness will soon be collecting original Cute Kid Sayings from their own Cute Kid.

OH, YES. REAL ESTATE. Another substantial PRICE REDUCTION at 142 Branding Iron Way in Galt! Now priced at $339,950, this 3-bedroom 2-bath home features laundry room, covered patio, and a large landscaped back yard. Nice location, too!

OPEN TODAY, 11 to 1:00 p.m.: 1516 Mariposa Drive, now at its new price of $339,950! Dual-pane windows! Central heat and air! Large covered patio! Great Westside location! Come and say hello to host John Manguso. John will also host his (very classy) listing at 90 River Meadows Drive from 1:30 to 3:30 today. This isn’t just a house; it’s an estate! Practice your game on your own putting green while the kids splash in the pool and the steaks cook on your outdoor grill (outdoor kitchen). Quite a picture, huh? Check it out. $949,000.

MY (ALSO DARLING) OLDEST DAUGHTER, Heather, just returned from six weeks in Paris with her husband Joel. Six weeks in a fourth-floor walkup efficiency apartment about the size of your average master bedroom! The adaptability of youth. Heather wrote, Joel sketched and painted. They drank in the sights of the City of Lights. As I read their blog (replete with great photos and commentary), I struggled to contain my urge to fly over and pop in on them for a weekend! Reason prevailed.

JUST LISTED and priced to sell: 515 Sandpiper Circle may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. 1412 square feet on that charming Circle with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry room, pull-down attic storage in garage. This place could use a new roof, new floor coverings, and paint. The Sellers desire a quick sale, so they’ve priced this home to SELL at $352,500.

ANOTHER price reduction: 2818 Battleview Place in Stockton is a LOT of home for the money. The Sellers desire a quick sale. This Beck home is nearly 1700 square feet with three bedrooms, two baths, Laundry Room, Living and Family Rooms, new carpet, new lino, new dishwasher! Now $359,950!

THANK YOU to all who have helped make 2006 such a great year! It’s a pleasure to serve you. I’m never too busy to give your friends and family the same level of service I give you. 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

August 5, 2006

THE REAL (ESTATE) STORY
By Larry Underhill

OPT OUT…You’ll be glad you did. In a recent conversation with Wells Fargo’s John King, I learned an interesting fact. John was working on improving my Buyers’ credit score. He explained that, although the “prescreening” inquiries that show up on your credit report aren’t supposed to impact your FICO score….they often do. He advised my clients to go to OptOutPrescreen.com and “opt out” of the prescreening/preapproval process.

I KNOW this will not appeal to you if you ENJOY receiving a regular slug of “You’ve Been Pre-Approved” junk mail from credit card companies, but if you enjoy that you probably like root canals too. If the idea of ending that madness appeals to you, do it now. It takes less than five minutes. No computer? No problem. Call 888-567-8688 (toll free). You’re welcome. Glad to be of service.

DOUBLE-WHAMMY: CONGRATULATIONS to two of Statesman Realty’s finest (Sherry Dickhoff and Greg Adams) on another successful closing. Sherry represented the Sellers, and Greg brought the Buyers to this transaction. Satisfied clients all around! Soft real estate market? WHAT soft market? These two Realtors are doing very well, thank you.

PRICE REDUCED: 688 Cardoso Court in Galt was a value before. Now, at the new price of $379,950, it’s even better! Just look at these benefits: Fresh interior with recent upgrades! Oversized lot (landscaped front and back)! Three-car garage with DRIVE-THROUGH (another garage door at rear of garage) to backyard concrete pad! Perfect for boat or classic car or whatever! Call for a private showing.

OPEN TODAY from 12 to 2 p.m.: 1921 Edgewood Court! Lakewood schools! Quarter-acre landscaped lot with fruit trees, grapes, berries, more!! Possible RV parking! 1791 square feet of comfortable home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, upgraded kitchen and more! $439,950! Statesman’s Mark Edwards had such a great turnout at this home last week that he’s set up a repeat performance. Then from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Mark will host 253 Hartford Drive! Here’s another great value: 1484 square feet with indoor laundry, spacious covered patio, numerous fruit trees, washer, dryer, refrigerator, and freezer. All this and more for $409,950!

PRICE REDUCED (See a pattern here?): 219 Cedarwood Court is better than brand-new. My Sellers have given this two-year-old home tender care: Tasteful landscaping front and back with separate timed sprinkler systems! 2242 square feet of charming two-story home with FOUR bedrooms, two and a half baths. Laundry Room! Custom window treatments. Walk-in pantry, too! This is a turn-key home. Nothing to do but move right in! And at the new price of $479,950 someone will soon do just that. Is it you?

PRICE REDUCED: WELCOME to Lodi’s BEST VALUE in an entry-level home! 1706 South Church Street has a list of benefits that goes on and on: Newer central heat and air system! Newer vinyl-clad dual-pane windows throughout (bathroom window’s on the way)! Large two-car garage! Upgraded electrical! Approximately four-year-old composition roof! The big stuff is recently completed on this one. All this and more for…$299,999? If you hurry.

Gotta go! Another Buyer appointment. This real estate market is GREAT! It takes more expertise to get homes SOLD, but our little office is busy and happy. THANK YOU to all those who make it happen! You are appreciated. 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

July 29,2006

THE REAL (ESTATE) STORY
By Larry Underhill

ONCE IN AWHILE, it’s important to carve out a slice of time to recharge your batteries. For me, a couple of hours out on the golf course does wonders to clear the head and focus the mind. Last Tuesday afternoon was an especially memorable time. With the temperature hanging at 108 degrees, my 80-year-old Daddy stopped after nine holes. A wise man. I decided to continue. I was enjoying the solitude of the near-empty course (Most people are too smart to be out there on such a day). I lasted another twelve holes before giving it up.

THE BREEZE felt a lot like a blast from a hair dryer on the “High” setting, but it was a beautiful afternoon. I was back to work after less than four hours away, none the worse for wear. Now YOU tell one!

CONGRATULATIONS to Statesman’s John Manguso on yet another successfully closed escrow. That boy’s goin’ places!

OPEN TODAY 12 noon to 2 p.m.: 1596 Barkley Lane! Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, 1481 square feet for only $387,500!! Hosted by Statesman’s own Greg Adams, who will also host 2818 Battleview Place in North Stockton from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This Beck home is nearly 1700 square feet with three bedrooms, two baths, Laundry Room, Living and Family Rooms, new carpet, new lino, new dishwasher! All for $369,950! Drop by and check these homes out!

LITTLE MISS MUFFET would have a fit if she knew about our latest office alarm adventures. We were getting false alarms from our otherwise-trusty alarm system. When the alarm company service feller checked the system, he found that one of our motion sensors had a resident SPIDER which apparently was setting the thing off. An easy fix! The spider was arrested for breaking and entering. The trial was speedy. He was convicted and promptly squished. (How IS your breakfast this morning? Sorry.).

OPEN TODAY 12 TO 2 P.M.: 142 Branding Iron Way in Galt! Relaxing oversized back yard with mature landscaping including a HUGE shade tree! Three bedrooms, two baths, laundry room, covered patio, more! Great neighborhood, motivated Seller, low price: This one’s a VALUE! $347,000. Statesman’s Mark Edwards will host this property. Then from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. he’ll hold 1921 Edgewood Court open: Lakewood schools! Quarter-acre landscaped lot with many fruit trees, grapes, berries! 1791 square feet, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, upgraded kitchen, more! Come and see for your self.

A FAMILY invited guests for dinner. When everyone was seated, the lady of the house asked her six-year-old daughter to say the blessing. “I wouldn’t know what to say,” the girl replied. “Just say what you hear Mommy say,” the Mom answered. The daughter bowed her head and said, “Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?”

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

July 22, 2006

THE REAL (ESTATE) STORY
By Larry Underhill

“TRUE HUMOR is fun. It does not put down, kid, or mock. It makes people feel wonderful, not separate, different, or cut off. True humor has beneath it the understanding that we are all in this together.” Hugh Prather said that, and I couldn’t do better.

JUST LISTED! 405 Forrest Avenue is an opportunity someone is going to seize. My Sellers intended to live here a long time, and remodeled the home accordingly. Now they’re moving to Idaho, and your opportunity in knocking! The cabinetmaker-Seller has practically rebuilt the place from the ground up! A roomy two-bedroom, one-bath home with solid oak flooring in living room, kitchen, hall, and bedrooms! Central heat and air! Charming kitchen with (of course) customized cabinets! Detached 12-year-old two-car garage, too. All this and more for $299,950? Only if you hurry.

PRICE REDUCED! 1818 Mimosa Drive is now priced at $424,500! Just one foot shy of 1800 square feet, this upgraded two-story home is a VALUE! Almost-brand-new 50-year composition roof! Custom shutters! Many upgrades and extras! Call me for a private showing on this clean property.

NEWS FLASH! 218 Cedarwood Court was already a good deal, but with this $10,000 price reduction, it’s even better! Built in 2004, this two-story 3-bedroom 2.5-bath home is better than new! 2242 square feet! Cul-de-sac lot! Separate timed sprinkler systems front and back! This home is exceptionally well-maintained and now only $489,950!

COUNTRY CHARMER just west of town! Statesman’s own Pat Piccardo is the listing agent on this close-in 1.25-acre ranchette. 15933 N. Moore Road is tucked away at the end of a private drive. Talk about secluded! Yet it’s only five minutes from town. With 1870 square feet of home AND 16-by-20-foot permit-built shop, this place has a lot to offer! Priced right, too: $669,950! Call Pat at 747-2173 for details.

JUST LISTED! 1921 Edgewood Court is a near-1800-square-foot home on a quarter-acre pie-shaped lot in one of the nicest cul-de-sacs in Lodi! A short walk to Lakewood School, this three-bedroom two-and-a-half bath home is a VALUE at $439,950. Tile roof! Newer furnace and hot water heater! More! Come see.

ANOTHER NEW LISTING, this time by Statesman’s Mark Edwards. When I previewed this property, I had to curb my own enthusiasm. This 49-acre parcel is truly one of a kind. As I stood at the secluded homesite watching the lazy Mokelumne River flow by, I thought, “I want to live HERE!” This property has more features than I can list in this space, but I’ll give it a try: Around 44 acres of vineyard with many popular varietals and a strong income. The aforementioned homesite (Bed and Breakfast?) with 260 feet of river frontage. Pending County approval for a winery! And as an added perk, another strong income stream from the cell-phone tower tucked away on a corner of the place. Excellent income, great potential. $2,250,000 and it’s yours! Call Mark at 712-1962 for details and location.

Whoops! Out of space already! I have some of that “true humor” ready for next time. Have a great (cooler?) 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