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

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Email: Larry@LarryUnderhill.com