Jason Elrod - Real Estate Broker

A couple of new photos of Granite Bay, Ca

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:10:57 -0600

I go on a daily run though the neighborhoods of Granite Bay, Ca and often get a chance to take a few candid picktures with my iPhone. This week I ran by the park in Treelake Village and was able to grab a few shots of the playground and the sports fields. It is an awesome little park that plays host to familys and sporting event alike on the weekend. Just another great reason to purchase a home in Granite Bay!

Check out the shots:

Keeping up with Granite Bay High School athletics

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:02:05 -0500

Want to know the latest in Granite Bay High School athletics?

Need to feed your hunger for the most up to date scores and schedules?

Then look no further!

Below is a link to the Granite Bay High Schools athletics department where you can download the latest schedule and find out information about all of the great programs that are offered at one of the regions top high schools.

Did you know Granite Bay High School offered all of the following athletic opportunities:

Football
Soccer
Swimming
Baseball
Wrestling
Basketball
Water Polo
Cross Country
Golf
Tennis
Lacrosse
Softball
Cheerleading
Drill Team
Track and Field

Click on the link already and check it out for yourself!

http://gbhs.rjuhsd.us/athletics/

Jason Elrod
‘The Real Estate Insider “Running”Your Neighborhood’

Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
916-626-4266

Getting some perspective...

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:22:08 -0500

Today I went on a easy run around the neighborhood.

It didn't matter how fast I was running or how far I was going. All that mattered was that i was out and about. Moving through the streets and walkways of an area that is home to me and my family. I listened to the wind and animals. I listened to the cars and landscaping. I watched the other people as i passed them by and I noticed the birds in the sky. I have lots to do today. More than enough 'busy' to fill 30 hours a day. But on my run I just have the moment, the movement, the flow of life. I am not running after something or away from another. I am running with everything and for nothing. It gives me perspective on the moment and for the day.

So my wish is that you go out there and have an 'easy run' of things if only for a moment. Maybe it is a deep breath and a gaze to the horizon. Perhaps noticing the warm touch of the sun on your face or the cool breeze that washes it away. Could even be a quiet cup of coffee in corner shop or taking a few moments to relfect on something that you love. Whatever it is, I say grasp it and let it clear you.

A fresh perspective can make even 30 hour days seem suddenly doable. :)

Enjoy!

--Jason Elrod

Trail running event coming up in Granite Bay

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:03:25 -0500

As the Real Estate Insider Running Your Neighborhood, I like to make sure everyone gets a chance to run Granite Bay with me. :) Here is a great trail run that is happening in September that will take you in and around Folsom Lake State Recreation area. Runs for all levels (5k/10k and half-marathon). It is called the 'Tough as Granite Trail run' and is in it's second annual occurance.

Here is a link to more information over at GoGraniteBay.com

Have a great one!

-Jason Elrod

Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty

'The Real Estate Insider Running Your Neighborhood'

http://www.ElrodRealEstate.com
http://www.GoGraniteBay.com

How about 392 new homes in Granite Bay? It could happen sooner than you think...

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:33:15 -0500

As the 'Insider Running Granite Bay', I check the news daily for items that affect Granite Bay, Ca and the surrounding areas and found this write-up over at the Press Tribune. It goes into some of the proposed changes to the existing Granite Bay community plan that has been place since 1989.

Per the article, changes are being proposed that, if adopted, will add a total of 392 residential units that aren’t under the current plan. Mainly changes in zoning density for several locations allowing more units to be placed on smaller lots (for example, 8 homes on an acre of property vs only 2 home in the same space).

Nothing is approved as of yet, but it is definitely somehting to keep aware of...

Here is a link to the article.

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Jason Elrod

Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty

916-626-4266
http://www.GoGraniteBay.com
http://www.ElrodRealEstate.com

Amazing deal on bank owned ranch property in Meadow Vista!

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:28:37 -0500

Here is a property that I just listed that is sure to go fast. Definitely a fixer inside but the bones look good and it has everything you could want for your own country property. Barn, pasture, built-in pool and more!

This home has the potential to be a real gem but will require some work as it is missing the kitchen (literally), the HVAC equipment and the pool equipment. That said, the roof looks pretty good and there looks to be a newer solar assisted water heater system installed.
Check it out!

Granite Bay MAC votes on proposed senior development project...

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:22:40 -0500

... and the vote is a big NO.

The Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Committee is authorized to act only as advisers to the Placer County Board of Supervisors, but the five-member council denied the plans of the Enclave at Granite Bay, a proposed 27-unit age-restricted development located on a little over 12 acres in the heart of an established subdivision.

The particular parcel is zoned for only 6 units on those 12 acres and the the proposal was to jump that to 26 units in the same space. Bad news for the development group Rancho Cortina Properties, Inc. But not the final word on the subject. Because even though the MAC denied approval of the project, it is an advisory council only. The Enclave proposal is scheduled to go before the Placer County Planning Commission in June and it will be up to the Placer County Planning Commission to make the final call.

For the latest insider access and information about Granite Bay, CA head on over to http://www.GoGraniteBay.com to find the latest update on this and other community items of interest.

-Jaso

Granite Bay is the 18th-wealthiest community in the nation...

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 02 May 2009 12:07:21 -0500

I was reading the news the other day and came across this little tid-bit. The report is about the top Wealth Centers in the United States and it polled information from the US Census Bureau to create a formula to analyze the relative affluence of over 2,000 cities, incorporated towns and unincorporated urban areas with populations of 15,000 or more.

Four communities in the tri-county area (Sacramento County, Placer County and El Dorado County) made the top 250 with Granite Bay, CA breaking in to the top 20 at number 18 on the list. The other cities were El Dorado Hills, Fair Oaks and Folsom (at numbers 57, 240 and 247 respectively).

Factors such as median home price, income, education and vehicle ownership among other things were taken into account.

Check out the full article and more information at the Sacramento Biz Journal . It is an interesting read.

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Jason Elrod

The Real Estate Insider Running Your Neighborhood

Broker / Realtor

Keller Williams Realty

www.GoGraniteBay.com

29th Annual Granite Bay Easter Egg Hunt is this weekend!

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:43:06 -0500

Check it out!

Below is a link to all the information and how to participate located over at GoGraniteBay.com - The Real Estate & Community Resource for Granite Bay and Surrounding areas.This promises to be a fun event for all and has some great sponsors.

Here are a few details:

-The Easter Bunny (of course!)
-Arts & Crafts by the Granite Bay Key Club
-South Placer Fire Dept. Truck
AND MUCH MORE...

Pancake Breakfast Begins at 8:00 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt Begins at 10:00 a.m. SHARP

Children under 10 $2.00
11 years - Adult $4.00
Orange Juice or Coffee $1

To find out all the details and download the flyer of the event. Head on over to the event calender at GoGraniteBay.com.

Click here for the direct link to the event.

Have a great one and Happy Easter!

-Jason Elrod

Treelake Village Annual Springtime Garage Sale

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:16:22 -0500

Time for the Annual Springtime Treelake Village Garage Sale!

Time to dust off all that extra stuff that has been taking up room and give it a new home. This year the Spring garage sale will be held on May 16th and there will be several updates in the next couple of week with information about how to get involved and registered as a seller. Each registered seller will receive a garage sale package as well as be included on the official Google Map for the event.

In the meantime, head on over to the event entry at www.GoGraniteBay.com to RSVP and get on the list.

Let's make this the most successful one yet!

Jason Elrod

Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
The Real Estate Insider 'Running' Your Neighborhood

Jason@GoGraniteBay.com
916-626-4266

1st Annual RotoRun 5k/10k Run and Walk in Granite Bay

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:39:02 -0500

Hey there!

The Granite Bay Rotary Club is putting on its first annual 'RotoRun' 5k/10k Run and walk this upcoming May 3rd at Ron Feist Park in Granite Bay. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Rotary Club and runners can receive pledges for the PolioPlus Foundation as well. This is a chip timed event (for all you 'official' runners out there) and has a discounted registration rate of $25 up until April 24th, 2009 (registration is $30 after that date and on race day for those 12 and over).

For additional information and a link over to all the event details, visit the Event section over at http://www.GoGraniteBay.com or click here to visit the Event entry on that site directly.

Have a great one!

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Jason Elrod

'The Broker Running Granite Bay'

Broker / Realtor

Keller Williams Realty

916-626-4266

The entrance to Wedgewood in Granite Bay

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:53:32 -0500

Here is another quick iPhone video I shot while I was out running Granite Bay. This time I stopped in front of Wedgewood. Wedgewood is another upscale, gated community in the area of the Granite Bay Golf Club. I also had the chance to take my HD camera out while looking at homes behind the gates of a couple of these neighborhoods and will be posting that a little later. Much higher quality. :)

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Jason Elrod
'The Power Broker Running Granite Bay
Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
916-626-4266

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New Bridge to open for traffic in Folsom on March 28th!

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:15:12 -0500

The Folsom Crossing Project is finally having it's day in the sunlight as the new bridge will be opening for traffic on Saturday, March 28th. This is great news as it will re-open a commute corridor that has been closed since 2003 (Folsom Dam Road was closed due to safety concerns after 9/11).

This provides a great way to connect not only the older and newer areas of Folsom with each other, but also provides a great commute path between the communities of El Dorado Hills and Granite Bay. Both areas rated in Money Magazines top 100 places to live in the United States.

Check out the link here to the Event Info posted at GoGraniteBay.com where you can read a bit more about it and follow the links to additional information.

Have a great one!

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Jason Elrod

'The Broker Running Granite Bay'

Broker / Realtor

Keller Williams Realty

916-626-4266

Jason@GoGraniteBay.com

http://www.GoGraniteBay.com

The entrance to Greystone Place in Granite Bay

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:56:23 -0500

Here is a quick video I shot from my iPhone while out running Granite Bay today. Greystone Place is an upscale, gated community located on the backside of Granite Bay Golf Club. It is located off of Barton Rd and there is access to a public trail nearby that will take you all the way out to Auburn-Folsom Blvd and Folsom Lake.

Have a great one!

-Jason

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1st Annual Bunco / Poker Tournament Fundraiser in Roseville

Jason Elrod - Broker / Realtor (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:19:59 -0500

You heard right. Bunco and Poker together. That either makes it a Punco or a Boker evening. :)

Anyhow, this is a local event coming up in April that benefits the Roseville Community School (a small non-profit parent involvement school) and it looks like it will probably be a lot of fun. The date to reserve is April 17th and it is a ticket donation of $25.00 per person. It is an adults only event and runs from 5:30pm - 10:00pm. For your $25 you get: Dinner, 2 Raffle tickets, 1 Drink Ticket, and eligibility for all BUNCO/POKER prizes. Not bad for an evenings entertainment and it helps a good cause. Roseville Community School is a 501c3 non-profit so donations may even be tax deductible (check with you accountant on this).

For additional information on how to get tickets visit:

www.GoGraniteBay.com Events.

If you sign-up for an account on the site (Free) then you can even RSVP to the event.

Thanks for taking a look and maybe I will see you there!

-J

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Jason Elrod
Broker / Realtor
Keller Williams Realty

Jason@GoGraniteBay.com
www.GoGraniteBay.com
916-626-4266