Saturday, September 30, 2017

A Brief Interlude

Where I will be staying this week. 
How Liz imagines me.

How others imagine me.

An others still.
The truth. 
I will have a few posts que'd up and may even check in a couple times. 

"Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves." - Abraham Lincoln

Schedule for the week

These are the que'd posts while I am traveling.  There won't be any warnings about new posts.  For mobile readers instead of clicking on the post itself if you click on the -xx Replies- line at the bottom you will be sent to the last most recent post and won't have to scroll down. 

Hidden Transportation Pics







































Friday, September 29, 2017

Dodging a Hurricane Increases Asking Price

Unbelievable.  Remember when I said Irma would cause wild swings in listings?  This is within rock throwing distance from the previous Englewood listing.  The punchline?  An 8% increase in asking price after the hurricane. 

1265 Holiday Dr, Englewood, FL 34223

2 beds 2 baths 960 sqft

For Sale by Owner $700,000
Zestimate®: $464,036

1265 holiday actually has 1 full bath and 1/2 bath
what is rare and valuable is 1. fast access to ocean water via stump pass
brand new CHARLOTTE COUNTY SEA WALL BASIN AND ELEVATOR LIFT 14,000 POUND we looked for years to find deep water for our boat on Manasota key walking to a saltwater beach, walk or kayak or SUP board to STUMP PASS statepark close by with white sand beaches, the protected islands in lemon bay,
If you do find rare deep water then often in this part of florida you may have to go 20 miles by boat to get to a pass to open ocean. our STUMP PASS STATE PARK pass is less than 2 miles away. (less than a mile walking from house, actually less than 3 blocks on very quiet dead end paved road)
being on quiet manasota key is beautiful. SF HOUSE DEEP WATER CANAL by STUMP PASS BRAND NEW CHARLOTTE COUNTY SEAWALL ELEVATOR 14,000 pound boat lift PROTECTED DEEP WATER CANAL off LEMON BAY ON MANASOTA KEY walk to miles of pristine beaches canal kayak or stand up paddle board right from house or walk through old fashioned quiet lovely friendly deeded access to walk on pristine MANASOTA KEY BEACHES Stump pass state park. price includes pampered well maintained 1999 documented YACHT 29 FOOT SEARAY, regulation pool table, BIC SUP board with fin, leash, paddle, some furnishings. price not negotiable. CASH ONLY as we will not wait for banks take months to close. proof of funds required with written offer.
  
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 Check out the zillguess of $464k vs the asking of $700k. 

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Let's Look at Wrightwood 92397

Wrightwood CA 92397 is a useful canary in the coal mine for early real estate trends.  It's been a long time.  Let's see what's happening.

Inventory and price trends.

Total Homes for Sale:92
Median Home Values Estimate:$263,500

And the big one price per square foot.

$240/sf.

That's scary high for the age, quality and location.  Here's a typical listing.

1600 Barbara St, Wrightwood, CA 92397


2 beds 2 baths 972 sqft
$238,000
Zestimate®: $221,151

Lovely mountain cabin walking distance to town. Great room has laminate flooring, brick fireplace with inviting wood-burning insert. Roomy breakfast bar divides kitchen and living area. Largest bdrm has two closets and sliding glass doors to private rear deck. Indoor laundry room with extra storage and separate 1/2 bath. Rear yard is fenced with large detached storage shed that could make an ideal workshop. Covered front porch and paved parking area in front. This home would make a great weekender or starter home. Move-in ready at a very reasonable price of $238,000.
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Click on the address to go to the zillow listing.  Last sold







01/06/12
$125,000
Nice timing if it works.  

The new camera is nice.  Handheld. 

The pomegranates are going to be good this year. 

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

California Wimps Out Again

Imagine you are picking the State Dinosaur.  Lots of choices.  T Rex, Velociraptor, dozens of others.  What does California do?  How about this:
That's right the Duckbill.  What;s next?  Mandating the Universities adopt nonthreatening mascots? 

http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article175066411.html

Brown, acting on one of the more lighthearted measures on his desk, announced Saturday the signing of Assembly Bill 1540 by Richard Bloom, D-Santa Monica.
The bill elevates the duck-billed dinosaur discovered in California’s Moreno Formation to existing state law alongside the saber-toothed cat as the official state fossil and the California red-legged frog as the official state amphibian.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article175066411.html#storylink=cpy

Monday, September 25, 2017

Another Coast Another House to Follow

What can you say about this place?  The previous occupants trashed the place so the owners upped the rental price promising to refurbish the place.  

489 Avocado Pl, Camarillo, CA 93010

4 beds 5 baths 4,300 sqft

For Rent $6,000 /mo
Rent Zestimate®: $7,190 /mo

CUSTOM DREAM ESTATE LOCATED IN A LAS POSAS ESTATES. CORNER LOT DOUBLE GATED PROPERTY WILL BE ALL RENOVATED AND COMPLETED FOR TENANTS, NEWER KITCHEN, FLOORS, APPLIANCES, & MANY MORE DETAILS, HOME WILL BE READY BY AUGUST 15,...

Price History

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
08/05/17Price change$6,000/mo+26.3%$1CENTURY 21 Tro...
07/25/17Price change$4,750/mo+5.6%$1Zillow Rental ...
05/24/17Listed for rent$4,500/mo$1Zillow Rental ...
04/17/17Listing removed$625,000$145Atlas Real Est...
12/30/16Pending sale$625,000$145Atlas Real Est...
12/14/16Listed for sale$625,000-3.8%$145Atlas Real Est...
11/08/16Listing removed$650,000$151Pinnacle Estat...
09/09/16Pending sale$650,000$151Pinnacle Estat...
09/08/16Listed for sale$650,000-49.8%$151Pinnacle Estat...
02/22/16Listing removed$1,295,000$301RE/MAX GOLD CO...
02/13/16Price change$1,295,000-5.8%$301RE/MAX GOLD CO...
01/18/16Listed for sale$1,375,000-8.0%$319RE/MAX Gold Co...
10/19/15Listing removed$1,495,000$347Coldwell Banke...
09/17/15Price change$1,495,000-9.4%$347Coldwell Banke...
07/04/15Price change$1,650,000-21.4%$383Coldwell Banke...
06/28/15Listed for sale$2,100,000+75.0%$488Coldwell Banke...
12/06/12Listing removed$1,199,900$279Atlas Real Est...
07/09/12Price change$1,199,900-11.1%$279Atlas Real Est...
05/10/12Listed for sale$1,350,000+4.2%$313Owner
11/01/11Listing removed$1,295,000$301The Fred Evans...
10/28/11Listed for sale$1,295,000$301The Fred Evans...
09/26/11Listing removed$1,295,000$301The Fred Evans...
11/03/10Listed for sale$1,295,000-10.7%$301The Fred Evans...
08/04/10Listing removed$1,450,000$337Troop Real Est...
12/15/09Listed for sale$1,450,000-3.0%$337Troop Real Est...
10/18/09Listing removed$1,495,000$347Prudential Cal...
08/06/09Price change$1,495,000+25.1%$347Prudential Cal...
07/11/09Price change$1,195,000-35.4%$277Prudential Cal...
04/16/09Price change$1,850,000+27.6%$430Prudential Cal...
04/13/09Price change$1,450,000-21.6%$337Prudential Cal...
10/31/08Listed for sale$1,850,000+118%$430Prudential Cal...
03/15/06Sold$850,000$197Public Record
This is such a mess. 










Friday, September 22, 2017

Let's Follow a Property

Post Irma NOAA satellite image





DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
06/19/17Price change$680,000-9.3%$482Coldwell Banke...
09/30/16Listed for sale$750,000$531COLDWELL BANKE...
04/06/16Listing removed$750,000+7.1%$531Coldwell Banke...
02/17/13Listing removed$700,000$496Coldwell Banke...
02/15/11Listed for sale$700,000-29.9%$496COLDWELL BANKE...
08/09/08Listing removed$999,000$708Homes.com
04/30/08Price change$999,000-13.1%$708Homes.com
04/06/08Listed for sale$1,150,000$815Homes.com
02/27/08Listing removed$1,150,000$815NCI
01/31/08Listed for sale$1,150,000+24.3%$815NCI
04/20/06Sold$925,000$656


Full disclosure.  I have no interest and at most have driven or biked past this property only a few times and none recently.







1205 Holiday Dr, Englewood, FL 34223

2 beds 2 baths 1,410 sqft

For Sale
$680,000
Price cut: -$70,000 (6/19)
Est. Mortgage
$2,469/mo
Listed by:
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. THERE ARE ONLY 7 HOMES ON MANASOTA KEY WITH THE BAY & DEEP WATER DOCK ON ONE SIDE OF THE PROPERTY AND A SEA WALLED SALT WATER CANAL WITH QUICK BAY ACCESS ON THE OTHER SIDE. KEEP A SECOND BOAT ALONG THE CANAL OR BRING YOUR BOAT THERE FOR SAFETY WHEN A STORM APPROACHES. THE VIEW OF LEMON BAY FROM THE LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN & LANAI IS MAGNIFICENT. YOU HAVE VERY QUICK ACCESS TO THE GULF OF MEXICO THROUGH STUMP PASS. ONLY THREE OUR FOUR MINUTES BY CAR TO STUMP PASS BEACH STATE PARK AS WELL AS ENGLEWOOD PUBLIC BEACH, SEVERAL GOOD RESTAURANTS, BEACH SHOPPING AND WATERCRAFT RENTALS. THIS HOME GOT A NEW SHINGLE ROOF IN 2013 AND THE DOCK ON THE BAY WAS REBUILT IN JANUARY OF 2014.