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Great country home on 1.2 acres
Central A/C
0 comments • Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor • March 07 2008 04:37PMLarge single level home in Lincoln Crossing
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0 comments • Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor • March 07 2008 04:29PMUpdated and ready to go at an amazing price!
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0 comments • Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor • February 29 2008 02:13PMWow! 4 bedrooms & pool/spa in Treelake Village (Granite Bay) for under $600k.
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0 comments • Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor • February 29 2008 02:02PMGranite Bay home with Owner Financing
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0 comments • Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor • February 29 2008 12:36PMGoing Green - Alternative energy and its impact on real estate.
Power costs.
No matter what form.
The cost of 'regular' power from non-renewable sources happens to still be the cheapest and most readily available. But that is changing. With an increased awareness of the impact that our current energy infrastructure is having on the world around us (geo-politically, environmentally and fiscally) I have noticed a marked increase in my little corner of the world in regards to the use of, and the rising cost of energy and how it affects the real estate market.
Many of my clients are now requesting to see properties that are specifically engineered for energy efficiency and/or solar power. In an ever increasing inventory of homes, it is the properties that have the best features, are in the best conditions, and are priced the best that are getting the offers. The 'amenity' of reduced or eliminated power bills and the allure of being 'green' is slowly becoming a major factor in the purchase decisions of buyers. It makes total sense when I consider that my 'average' bill for power during the peak summer months is somewhere in the range of $500/mo. (~2400 sft home). If I could cut that in half it would be worth $3000/yr!
I am not talking about living off the grid here or going completely overboard (i.e.- ed begley jr), but with the ever increasing costs of power, I can only foresee a greater impact on the other than money 'green factor' when it comes to construction and the real estate market in general.
What do you think? Are you seeing this as a growing concern or interest with your clients?
Please comment as I am now off on a tangent to see if I can find someone to retrofit my energy sucking home...
:)
-Jason Elrod
3 comments • Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor • February 24 2008 10:36PMSo where is Granite Bay California? (Local Map of Granite Bay)
Granite Bay California is located in south Placer County and borders the west side of Folsom Lake.
It includes many different neighborhoods ranging from rural farm and equestrian property to luxury gated communities. Rated consistently among the top 100 places to live in the United states by Money Magazine, this area has much to offer in the way of lifestyle and recreation. It is only 30 minutes from downtown Sacramento (the state capitol of California) and is within a 1 hour drive to skiing in the Sierra's and North Lake Tahoe.
Here is a Map of Granite Bay and the general borders of what is included in this presently unincorporated area of Placer County.
Granite Bay, CA
0 comments • Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor • January 13 2008 01:14PMGranite Bay Information Quickshot - Census Demographics Info
Here is some great information from the US Census Bureau. Year 2000 Demographics for | |||
| SEX AND AGE | Value | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,388 | 100.0% | |
| Male | 9,704 | 50.1% | |
| Female | 9,684 | 49.9% | |
| Under 5 | 1,156 | 6.0% | |
| 5 to 9 | 1,693 | 8.7% | |
| 10 to 14 | 1,966 | 10.1% | |
| 15 to 19 | 1,575 | 8.1% | |
| 20 to 24 | 474 | 2.4% | |
| 25 to 34 | 1,187 | 6.1% | |
| 35 to 44 | 3,627 | 18.7% | |
| 45 to 54 | 3,770 | 19.4% | |
| 55 to 59 | 1,308 | 6.7% | |
| 60 to 64 | 846 | 4.4% | |
| 65 to 74 | 1,106 | 5.7% | |
| 75 to 84 | 549 | 2.8% | |
| 85 and up | 131 | 0.7% | |
| Over 18 | 13,428 | 69.3% | |
| Over 18 Male | 6,601 | 34.0% | |
| Over 18 Female | 6,827 | 35.2% | |
| Over 21 | 12,881 | 66.4% | |
| Over 62 | 2,271 | 11.7% | |
| Over 65 | 1,786 | 9.2% | |
| Over 65 Male | 889 | 4.6% | |
| Over 65 Female | 897 | 4.6% | |
| Median Age | 40.0 | n/a | |
| RACE | |||
| One Race | 18,875 | 97.4% | |
| White | 17,720 | 91.4% | |
| Black | 131 | 0.7% | |
| Indian | 113 | 0.6% | |
| Asian | 684 | 3.5% | |
| Asian Indian | 134 | 0.7% | |
| Asian Chinese | 181 | 0.9% | |
| Asian Filipino | 83 | 0.4% | |
| Asian Japanese | 153 | 0.8% | |
| Asian Korean | 53 | 0.3% | |
| Asian Vietnamese | 24 | 0.1% | |
| Other Asian | 56 | 0.3% | |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% | |
| Native Hawaiian | 3 | 0.0% | |
| Guamanian or Chamorro | 3 | 0.0% | |
| Samoan | 2 | 0.0% | |
| Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% | |
| Some Other Race | 211 | 1.1% | |
| Two or more races | 513 | 2.6% | |
| HISPANIC OR LATINO AND RACE | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 910 | 4.7% | |
| Mexican | 583 | 3.0% | |
| Puerto Rican | 55 | 0.3% | |
| Cuban | 26 | 0.1% | |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 246 | 1.3% | |
| RELATIONSHIP | |||
| In Households | 19,375 | 99.9% | |
| Householder | 6,474 | 33.4% | |
| Spouse | 4,986 | 25.7% | |
| Child | 6,798 | 35.1% | |
| Own Child under 18 years | 5,710 | 29.5% | |
| Other relatives | 599 | 3.1% | |
| Other relatives under 18 years | 189 | 1.0% | |
| Nonrelatives | 518 | 2.7% | |
| Unmarried partner | 205 | 1.1% | |
| In Group Quarters | 13 | 0.1% | |
| HOUSEHOLD BY TYPE | |||
| Total Households | 6,474 | 100.0% | |
| Family households (families) | 5,585 | 86.3% | |
| Family households with children under 18 years | 2,917 | 45.1% | |
| Family Married Couple | 4,986 | 77.0% | |
| Family Married Couple with children under 18 years | 2,561 | 39.6% | |
| Female householder, no husband present | 407 | 6.3% | |
| Female householder with own children under 18 years | 242 | 3.7% | |
| Nonfamily households | 889 | 13.7% | |
| Nonfamily householder living alone | 689 | 10.6% | |
| Nonfamily householder living alone 65 and over | 226 | 3.5% | |
| Households with individuals under 18 years | 3,058 | 47.2% | |
| Households with individuals 65 years and over | 1,223 | 18.9% | |
| Average Household size | 2.99 | n/a | |
| Average family size | 3.22 | n/a | |
| HOUSING OCCUPANCY | |||
| Total Housing Units | 6,626 | 100.0% | |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,474 | 97.7% | |
| Vacant Housing Units | 152 | 2.3% | |
| Seasonal, recreational, or occasional use | 30 | 0.5% | |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8 | n/a | |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2 | n/a | |
| HOUSING TENURE | |||
| Occupied housing units | 6,474 | 100.0% | |
| Owner-Occupied housing units | 5,991 | 92.5% | |
| Renter-Occupied housing units | 483 | 7.5% | |
| Average household size of owner-occupied units | 3.01 | n/a | |
| Average household size of renter-occupied units | 2.82 | n/a | |
Granite Bay InstaFact: Did you know that Granite Bay, California was named in the top 100 places to live in the United States by CNN Money Magazine? It came in number 74 for year 2007.
For more great local information and insight visit: www.GraniteBayLifestyle.com
-Jason Elrod, Realtor
'Your Real Estate Consultant'
0 comments • Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor • January 06 2008 09:29PMThe best time to be a Realtor.
As I look out my home office window and watch the gale force winds bend the redwood trees farther than I have ever seen before, it hit me that it is REALLY raining out there.
I hadn't noticed really until that moment, because I had been busy working on a couple of new listings, talking with a couple of banks and finishing up a new Buyers Book for an appointment later today. It was also in that moment that I also realized just how much a focused effort on working the real estate business as a BUSINESS can truly make it 'rain' no matter what the pundits are saying. I can honestly say that 2008 is already shaping up to be one of the best years for me and my clients. More leads, more listings, more buyers, more sales, less 'part-timers' and more happy clients.
So just a little shout out to everyone enjoying the weather and to express my gratitude for all the great information sharing that goes on here at activerain.
Now I have to get my gear on and go get wet some more.....
:)
-Jason
2 comments • Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor • January 04 2008 05:13PMTechnology: Tool & Trusted Compantion or Terrible Troll?
I get asked technology questions quite a bit. I guess I can understand why as I am fluent in English, Realtor, AND Geek Speak. If it is not a specific question about a problem or something obviously not working, then the question is 99% aimed at what the one perfect program or technological toy that someone could purchase or use to make their real estate business run on auto-pilot. Delivering deal after deal after deal, 24/7, after only installing it and hitting the big green 'go' button. The equivalent of a money-machine-silver-bullet of technological wonder.
I am sorry to say it, but no such tool exists. People will run around spending countless hours (and cash) trying to find the next best thing that will make it all happen. Technology just happen to be the latest poster boy. Many times a person will see a successful business person and assume that it must be the tools they use and then they rush out and buy all the same systems. Then they find out that all they have bought themselves is a new headache and an expensive time suck.
Just like in anything, it is the craftsman who uses the tool and not the tool itself that creates the magic.
That being said here is my advice to the 'tech hungry' silver bullet crowd (in 3 easy steps):
1. Buy only the basics and learn how to use those well. (email client, contact & calendering software, and an office suite)
2. Figure out how you do business and only buy those things that support it. NEVER, purchase a piece of software and force your business model into it. It is always better to have your business model supported by the tools, not the other way around.
3. Stick to the above rules.
Anyone can learn to use technology. It is a tool like anything else out there. Become a master craftsman who knows how to create abundance and knows what the right tool for the job is. Your sanity, your wallet and your business will all thank you.
So my question to you is this:
Is your technology a trusted companion or a terrible troll?
Oh, and one more thing.... the little 'slidey-thing' for the CD's can NOT be used as a cup holder. I don't care what the sales guy said.
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