Some people can't believe that I write a blog every day. They wonder how I come up with my ideas. The truth is I don't come up with ideas -- stuff happens, and I write about stuff that happens. You can't be in real estate and not have stuff happen. For example, one of my sellers will receive an offer on Monday. I know this because I spoke to the buyer and referred her to an agent. That's because I rarely practice dual agency; I prefer to represent one party only. Keeps my priorities straight.
This buyer gushed all over the phone how much she loved my seller's home from my online photos and virtual tour. I shoot and upload my own virtual tours. She saw the home yesterday and was there forever. My seller said she spied the buyer later in the day parked down the street. Last night, the buyer drove by the home again. She's bringing her husband over on Monday. The seller is hopeful but uncertain that this buyer's husband will like the home.
Oh, thbbitt. I've been in this business long enough to know that if mama ain't happy, nobody is happy. That home is going into escrow on Tuesday.
Here's another home for sale I just listed that went on the market late yesterday afternoon. This is a US Home built in 2002, boasting custom upgrades and an excellent location. It's in the Greyhawk community of Granite Bay. The way a subdivision is laid out has an enormous impact, and Greyhawk is a masterfully planned area. Nothing is left to chance. This particular home is nestled on the corner of a culdesac, surrounded by mature trees on an extremely wide and winding street. All of the yards are beautifully landscaped and show pride of ownership. You're enveloped by flowers and color. Simply driving down the street gives you a feeling that you have entered a different world and left the city of Roseville behind you.
When you open the double doors of this executive home, a marvelous scene unfolds in front of you. The orchestra begins to play The Sound of Music. OK, maybe that was just in my head. It seems the foyer is three stories high, but it's probably not, with its soaring ceiling, oversized tile and magnificent chandelier. Off to the right is a curved staircase, with curly wrought iron balusters and cherry wood handrails / posts. A bridge connects two wings on the second floor.
This is an open floor plan that typifies the great room concept. To the left is a formal living room, the entrance flanked by two floor-to-ceiling white columns. Next to the living room and also off the entry is the formal dining room with identical white columns. Both rooms have recessed ceilings, recessed lighting and crown molding. Directly in front is the family room, with tall arched windows covered by plantation shutters, and a fireplace with a gas log. The family room is also open to the kitchen, which overlooks the gigantic manicured back yard.
There is more than 4,200 square feet of living space in this home; it sports 4 to 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. The first bedroom is located on the main floor and is presently used as a home office. It has chair rails and crown molding, plus that all-important closet. The guest bath is made up of two rooms, featuring an ornate Italian vanity in the powder room.
The kitchen features cherry wood cabinetry, white ceramic counters, an island and mostly Monogram stainless appliances. There is a 6-burner gas stove with a whisper quiet range hood. The space is large enough to accommodate another dining table, and provides a view of the yard.
The master suite is remote and makes up the south wing of the home, accessed by the bridge. There are two rooms in the master, crown molding, archways, and a long hall filled with closets on both sides leads you to the master bath. There, you'll find dual vanities situated on opposing walls, a big walk-in shower and a sunken tub. Speakers are hidden in the ceiling.
The other two bedrooms are junior master suites, each with their own private bath, located in the north wing. One bath has 2 rooms. There is a bonus room in the north wing as well, which is big enough to hold a pool table because you will indeed find a pool table in that room.
On the north side of the home is the spacious 3-car garage; an interior door leads to a storage area and a big laundry room with built-ins and cabinets.
The back yard is absolutely beautiful. The lot size is more than 1/3 of an acre. The lawn is lush and green, and there is a built-in BBQ situated on a stamped concrete patio -- a perfect entertainment area. Surrounded by baby palm trees is a water fountain. The view is calming and serene. All the other homes in Greyhawk seem miles away from this paradise.
P. S. I should also point out that for followers of feng shui, the numbers of this home add up to the lucky and magical number 9.
4005 Shadybrooke Court, Granite Bay, CA 95746 is exclusively offered for sale by Lyon Real Estate at $835,000.* For more information and a private showing, please call your Sacramento real estate agent, Elizabeth Weintraub, at 916 233 6759.
*Price reduced in August 2010 and offered as a short sale at $699,000.
Click here for a virtual tour of 4005 Shadybrooke Court.
Photos: Elizabeth Weintraub
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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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Elizabeth, I love the way you tie in what's happening with your listings, and your way of doing business. Your clients are well served by you!
Wow - what a great looking property. How did you get this listing?
Kellie Denver CO
I had a wife of married couple that fell in love with a house on Thursday. She gushed and gushed. And just like the lady you describe here, stalked the neighborhood and really, almost started to cry in the home when she found the bedroom that would be perfect for her baby daughter. Hubby came along that weekend and had a list a mile long about what he didn't like and killed the deal. In this family, he is the one that needs to be happy.
Yes, stuff does indeed happen. And I agree... my husband would live in cardboard box if I was happy.
Where did I get this listing, Kellie? I found it in the street. Remember that commercial? I don't remember what is was for but the mother says, "Where did you get this?" Whatever it was, and the kid answers, "I found it in the street." Darn, now that's going to bug me today.
Wow! What an exceptional property Elizabeth! I like the feng shui reference at the end for those number adders, very nicely done! Have a fabulous 4th of July!
LOL - Oh, thbbitt?? I tried to sound that out and it sounds like "spit" with a lisp. Hey, I drove by the William Land Park exit off I-5 on my way up to Trinity Lake last week. Couldn't help but think of you. Happy 4th! Oooh, and what a nice area code you have there, Missy.
Hi Elizabeth, Just dropped by to wish you a Happy Fourth! My husband used to live in Half Moon Bay many many years ago, I believe that's where you were headed - enjoy your stay and I hope you have a temporary address that totals "9" :-)