I have never particularly liked The Beatle's song: You Say It's Your Birthday. It's on The White Album. It's a jarring tune. Not that there's anything wrong with jarring because I love the Foo Fighters, for example, but it's situated in the wrong place on the soundtrack.
When I bought that album in 1969, I was 17. Living in an apartment by myself, embarking on my senior year of high school and working 2 part-time jobs. My landlord knocked on the door to ask if he could borrow my White Album. When I told him I was late for school, he realized I meant high school and not college. I could not legally rent an apartment at age 17. Well, did he want to borrow the album or not? He kept his mouth shut. I lent him the album.
I'm thinking of that song today because it is my birthday. At my age, I'm just happy to reach another birthday. It's also hard to remember exactly how old I am without doing the math, subtracting my year of birth from the current year. I don't fit my preconceived perception of a person my age. The numbers don't mean anything.
Numbers that do carry a meaning are those slapped on a home for sale. Like this short sale home in Curtis Park. Unlike some, my Sacramento short sales tend to close escrow. I closed 5 last month and will probably close another 5 this month.
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home was built in 2006 and, although it's attached to a home on the other side, it's just like living in your own single-family residence. You've got a big back yard, which is fenced, with a birch tree, nice landscaping, flowers, green lawn and concrete patio. The front yard is pretty, too, with a wrought iron fence. It also has a one-car garage.
Inside, you'll find enormous square footage for the area -- more than 2,200 square feet. When you step inside this home, you enter another world. It's simply beautiful. Gorgeous hardwood floors and an open floor plan greet you. A bank of cabinets hanging from the ceiling offer additional storage space in the kitchen and opens up the kitchen to the formal living room.
The kitchen has granite counters and an island with a sink that does double duty as a breakfast bar. All stainless appliances, and the counter-depth built-in refrigerator stays. Off the kitchen are French doors that lead to the back yard patio. The formal dining area and family room combination are situated in a L-shape off the other side of the kitchen. There is a ceiling fan in the family room and a fireplace in the living room.
You've also got that hard-to-find first-floor bedroom, which is presently used as a playroom but could also be a den. The room sizes are big and spacious.
The second floor is carpeted but the baths are ceramic. Upstairs, the master suite has vaults and a ceiling fan, plus a huge bath. Double sinks, vanities on 2 walls with a wrap-around mirror, a jetted tub and an oversized walk-in shower. Of course, there's an extra-large walk-in closet, too. Down the hall, you'll find 2 more big bedrooms and another bath.
3657 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 is offered exclusively by Lyon Real Estate as a short sale at $275,000. For more information, call your Sacramento short sale agent, Elizabeth Weintraub, at 916 233 6759.
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Elizabeth Weintraub is an author, home buying columnist for The New York Times-owned About.com, a Land Park resident, and a Land Park real estate agent who specializes in older, classic homes in Land Park, Curtis Park, Midtown and East Sacramento. Weintraub is also a Sacramento Short Sale agent who lists and successfully sells short sales throughout the four-county Sacramento area. Call Elizabeth Weintraub at 916.233.6759. Put 35 years of real estate experience to work for you. Broker-Associate at Lyon Real Estate. DRE License # 00697006.
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Happy Birthday Elizabeth! When it comes to one's birthday....it is all a matter attitude!
Happy Birthday Elizabeth!
Elizabeth - Happy birthday.
"At my age, I'm just happy to reach another birthday. It's also hard to remember exactly how old I am without doing the math, subtracting my year of birth from the current year." he-he-he, that's what I do now. I remember I was answering the question about the age of my children with months and weeks... when they were very little, now I am using benchmarks. If I know how old is my son, I need to subtract one year, as my daughter is one year younger.
And you have that wonderful ability to make the darnest boring real estate blog make the most entertaining read. I love it.
Guess all those added and subtracted years were not in vain? Math or no math, you rock.
Thank you, Lori and Lottie.
Jon: You make me laugh with: you have that wonderful ability to make the darnest boring real estate blog make the most entertaining read. I GUESS it's a compliment.
Now, if you were a woman, I'd say that you probably keep track of your age by adding how old you were at the time your daughter was born to her age. Because that's something women don't forget. I remember when I turned 40. My mother was in shock. Because if I was 40, that made her 62. When she said, "How did you get to be 40?" -- what she was really asking was, "How did I get to be 62?" Since I don't have any kids, I have to remember the year I was born and then try to figure out what year it is now.
Happy Birthday Elizabeth! And MANY MANY MORE!
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth. You and Charlottesville, VA's Charles McDonald share the same birthday. You ought to go by and see the card his sister sent him. I think we all need to start living by the phrase in that card.
I was researching groups for a new blogpost and ran across your post. First, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I can see that you have the exact attitude my mother has, and instilled in me, WHO CARES how old you are? I remember asking her what it felt like when she turned 40, she said, "I feel about 27". When she hit 50 the answer was "about 38". At 60, "hmmmm, maybe 49". As the decades have increased, so has the closeness of the age to which she feels, but still younger. 70 was a tough one, she was beginning to feel it, but still as an early 60's lady. She is approaching 80, and is beginning to act like what I imagine 70 years old will feel like. Have a wonderful day!
Elizabeth: Happy Birthday. I hope you have a fantastic and prosperous day. I grew up with my dad's White Album in our closet. He used to live in the Haight and had lots of really cool albums I used to love to peruse even when I was little because of all the psychadelic colors. ;-) Age is just a state of mind. You look fantastic!
Elizabeth - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ELIZABETH! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...AND MANY MORE!
Age is only a state of mind! Happy Birthday to You!!
Hello Elizabeth ~
Happy birthday to you! Does not matter how old are you, it all depend on how you feel! I do agree with Amanda comments age is only a state of mind!
Thanks for sharing,
Adam
Happy Birthday...your age is less than the number of days I've been waiting for a BofA loan approval!! Have a special day!
Playing catch up once again. First of all, Happy Birthday, I hope it was amazing (and you didn't work too long today!) And secondly, LOVE your new photo. The short hair is darling!
Happy Birthday Elizabeth! This looks like an incredible short sale opportunity for a buyer! Photos look great.
Happy Birthday Elizabeth - At least you can remember 1969 and being 17. That's a really good sign, and rare for anyone who lived through the 1960s. . .LOL
Thank you, Amy.
Hey Chris Ann, I've did not know Charles' birthday was the same as mine. I've known only one other person who was born on the same day as me. I went over there to wish him a Happy Birthday, too. As for the person who was born on the same day, I invited her to my 18th birthday party and then forgot it was hers as well. I felt like a total idiot.
P.S. Your birthday cake inspired me. I told my husband that I wanted "real" birthday cake, too. So he got me a double chocolate fudge with chocolate-covered cherries on top. How indulgent is that? And half-age candles. LOL. Check it out below:
Hi Cheryl: Well, I like to think that I am not a day over 17.
Hi Cari: So, tell me, when you were growing up and wanted to rebel against your parents, did you vote Republican?
Hi Donne: I love the photo of your birthday cat!! How appropriate! Thank you.
Amanda, thanks.
Adam: Birthdays are more than a state of mind. They're a reminder that you've survived another year.
Hi Terri: I may always be younger than the # of days it can take for B of A approval. :)
Hi Colleen: I see that green is our common color!
Hi Heather: This home is a tremendous opportunity for a buyer in Curtis Park. All that space and amenities for such a low price; I hope it sells quickly.
Hello Mryl: That's true. I don't remember a whole lot about being 17, though. I am sure there are parts that are total blanks.
Elizabeth, I'm sorry I didn't get over yesterday to wish you a happy Birthday! I always crank up that tune on everybody's else birthday but mine :-) So Happy Birthday to ya! I hope you had a good time....:-)