I just listed another short sale home, this time in Carmichael, and even managed to stop off for a manicure. With my days, it's hard to squeeze in time to get my nails done. Jeopardy was on the TV at the nail salon. I'm always astonished when I know the questions on Jeopardy, especially when the contestants don't. For example, I knew that a cat who drapes in your arms is a ragdoll. I also knew the airport in Seoul is Incheon. But that's because I've been to South Korea and I love cats. Not because I store a vast amount of trivial information in my brain.
I wasn't watching the categories, but that's the secret to Jeopardy. I was trying not to smush my wet nails into the fan. I also wasn't paying attention to the final category; however, I did hear the final answer. It was: "She was born in 10,000 BC on February 22 at 6 pounds, 12 ounces." I knew the question. Instinctively. It made me all excited. The question was: "Who is Pebbles Flintstone?"
You know, there aren't very many game shows on TV anymore. Maybe they're all on the game show channel. When I was a kid and stayed home sick from school -- OK, maybe I played hooky a lot -- I watched game shows all the time. I loved Truth or Consequences, Queen for a Day, Let's Make a Deal and Concentration. There is a correlation between some short sales and Let's Make a Deal.
For example, when I pulled up to the townhome complex in Carmichael, many of the doors looked identical to each other. It made me wonder what one would find behind door number 1, door number 2 or door number 3. I often laughed when door number 3 revealed a goat. When listing a Sacramento short sale, I rarely know in advance what I will find. Will the listing be a turn-key home, a home in need of repairs or a home where a rat wouldn't live alone?
Turns out my new short sale listing is a beautiful townhome, ready to move into. It's located in the Casistas Manzanita complex, which has 3 pools and tennis courts in its homeowner's association. The dues are reasonable as well: $173 a month.
It features 3 bedrooms on the second floor, a guest bath on the first floor and 2 full baths upstairs. The floor plan is open, bright and cheery. Built in 1971, this townhome has been updated a bit with a few newer light fixtures, ceiling fans and Berber carpeting. The sellers moved the washer and dryer out of the kitchen and gave those appliances their own room. In the space vacated by the washer and dryer, the sellers installed another base and wall cabinet with a built-in microwave.
The home has almost 1,400 square feet and boasts a covered patio plus 2 parking spaces, one of which is covered. It's close to parks, shopping and a medical center, just north of Madison.
This townhome is perfect for a first-time home buyer or investor who doesn't want to pour a lot of money into updates or make repairs. It's a great space for roommates to share as well.
6104 Via Casitas, Carmichael, CA 95608 is offered exclusively by Lyon Real Estate as a short sale at $95,000. For more information, call your Sacramento short sale agent, Elizabeth Weintraub, at 916 233 6759.
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Elizabeth: I watched so many Flintstones episodes as a kid, but still wouldn't have gotten that answer. The answer just isn't something I'd expect. And I bet many wouldn't expect a short sale to be in such nice condition.
Excellent post! Wonderful listing for a short sale!
Thank you very much for sharing!
Adam
Okay, in "my day" the game shows were Joker's Wild, Tic Tac Dough, and Sale of the Century. Oh I LOVED Family Feud too (the original with Richard Dawson!). Ok, enough about game shows. The townhouse looks really cute and what a deal!
Hi Elizabeth, I always liked Monty Hall and Let's Make Deal - thanks for reminding my of those shows! Jeopardy is always a challenge, too. Glad you got lucky on this short sale and found a nice home behind door number two :-)
I really want my husband to try out for Jeopardy, he always knows the answers at home. Me on the other hand, I do well at Family Fued where when 100 people surveyed said.... I guess that's because I know people and I'm likely to know what they think, even if it's stupid. LOL
I'm glad your listing was a nice one and not one of the ones where a rat would be scared to live alone. I've had a couple of those myself. In fact, once when I found a snake skin on the mantle (right where the snake shed it) I refused to go back into that house.
No goat behind that door! Cute post Elizabeth, the photos show the home was taken care of too.
Elizabeth, What a nice surprise to have a great home for a short sale. Lots of amenities, good parking, good location, good condition, priced right and low monthly fees. Thank goodness no goat behind that door.
We are Jeopardy fans but I would not have gotten the Pebbles answer. You had a good day..nails done, got the questions and a winner for a short sale. Cute post!!
The listing looks great. With regard to you knowing the answers to the Jeopardy questions, it reminded me of Slumdog Millionaire--since he knew the answers based on his life experience.
Now see Elizabeth - I would have missed that question for certain! I was never a Flintstones fan! I know that's likely seen as a flaw in my character, but it's true:-)
Hi Elizabeth... I'm glad to see that there was not a goat behind your Door Number 3. In fact looks like you may have chosen the Door with the Big Deal of the Day behind it! Way to go!
Well, see, it helps to have had a Flintstones' game as a kid. It came with a board, rocks, houses, a little Fred and Barney, and let's not forget Dino! When I saw the final Jeopardy answer, I knew that nobody was born in 10000 BC. It was too perfect of a number. That was my clue that it wasn't a real person.
Hi Elizabeth -- What would have sold for say 3-4 years ago? Looks like a good deal as prices seem really good, especially given the interest rates and the tax credit still in effect.