Dickson Realty’s July 2017 Newsletter WE'VE MOVED! Please come and visit us at our new location, 289 Commercial Street in Portola. New phone number is 530.832.1700
Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.832.1700 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s July 2017 Newsletter After a brutal winter, sales seem to be picking up. Graeagle and Portola showed an increase in number of homes sold in the first 5 months of the year over the same period last year, and we expect the other areas to pick up as the weather warrants visitors flowing in to our areas. Prices are increasing, as you will see below, and golf course homes will most probably go up as well, now that the golf courses have opened for the season.
Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.832.1700 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s July 2017 Newsletter
If your home is your castle, then your bedroom is your throne. Make sure you present it in the best possible light to potential Buyers. Ask us for staging tips for your entire home.
Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.832.1700 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s July 2017 Newsletter The Second Much Anticipated Rate Hike of 2017 is Here Last Wednesday, on June 14th, the Federal Reserve announced a rate hike of a quarter point despite the fact that there is declining inflation. With the central bank last raising its benchmark in March, this second rate hike was anticipated. The rate hike will impact adjustable rate and revolving debt such as home equity loans and auto loans. Additionally, when the Fed increases interest rates, it results in a decrease in business profits, home sales and consumer spending. The Fed expects at least one more rate hike before the year’s end. Furthermore, back in 2008, the balance sheet was expanded in order to avoid a complete collapse of the financial system in an attempt to fight the housing crisis. Now, the Fed has developed a plan to reduce the balance sheet one of two ways. The first is to sell its’ securities and the second is to not reinvest maturing securities. If you are interested in purchasing or refinancing while interest rates remain historically low, please reach out The Rice Team at (530) 582-9991 or TeamRice@GuildMortgage.net so that we can discuss your specific scenario
Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.832.1700 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s July 2017 Newsletter July EVENTS 1 - Weekly Farm Stand at Five Foot Farm Hwy 70 in Quincy 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Stock up on beautiful sustainably grown veggies, pick your own strawberries and smell the flowers. Information: fivefootfarm@gmail.com or call (530) 394-0249 1 – Mohawk Valley Independence Day Celebration 8am – 10pm; Graeagle, CA Information: http://www.graeagle.com/events/mvid/2017/index.html 2 - Mohawk Valley Independence Day Celebration 7am – 7pm; Graeagle Information: http://www.graeagle.com/events/mvid/2017/index.html 3 – Tri Graeagle Triathlon 7:30am; Prices vary Tri Graeagle is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. The start and finish are at the Graeagle Mill Pond. This is a very fast sprint triathlon that is suitable for all skill levels. Information: www.communitymultisport.com Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.832.1700 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s July 2017 Newsletter 4 - 38th Annual Chester Classic 4th of July Fun Run/Walk Collins Pine Lawn, Chester 8:30am 4 - 4th of July Parade Downtown Chester 11am The 2016 4th of July Parade begins at Collins Pine Park and rolls down Main Street Chester to the Meadow. This year's theme, "Lake Almanor, No Hurries, No Worries" 4 - July 4th Annual Boat Parade Bucks Lake 3pm 4 - 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Lake Almanor 9pm Fireworks are shot off from the tip of the Peninsula and can be seen from the water and along the lake shore.
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Dickson Realty’s July 2017 Newsletter
5 – Weekly Concerts at the Mill Portola Mill Pond 6-9pm Different music each week. Spread a picnic blanket and relax under the pines! Information: 530-836-2828 6 – Quincy Certified Farmer’s Market (weekly) Dame Shirley Plaza, 530 W. Main St., Quincy 4:30 – 7:30pm Quincy Certified Farmers' Market is a fun, friendly farmers' market located in the mountain town of Quincy in Northeastern California. The Market supports thriving local farms, skilled artisans and a vibrant community. Information: http://www.quincyfarmersmarket.org/ 7 – Farmer’s Market (weekly) Sierra Valley Farms, 1329 County Road A23, Beckwourth 10am – 2pm; Free You’ll love shopping at this 65-acre certified organic farm and nursery situated on the Middle Fork of the Feather River in the majestic Sierra Valley. Information: http://www.sierravalleyfarms.com/farmers-market/ Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.832.1700 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s July 2017 Newsletter 7 - Friday Night BBQ (weekly) Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch 5 – 8:30pm All You Can Eat BBQ, horseback rides (reservation required), wagon rides, horseshoes, fishing, swimming, dancing, and a bonfire Information: 530- 283-0930 15 – Annual Gold Digger Days Greenville, CA Parade, street fair, dance and more. Information: https://www.facebook.com/Greenville-CA-Gold-Digger-Days-3rd-Weekend-in-July162647123798088/ 15 - A Cultural History of the Plumas Eureka Mine Plumas County Library Reading Room, Quincy, CA 7pm; Free Information: https://www.plumas-eureka.org/copy-of-gold-discovery-days
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Dickson Realty’s July 2017 Newsletter 15 & 16 – Graeagle Arts & Crafts Fair Graeagle Park, Graeagle, CA 10am – 4pm both days Information: 775-825-3679 15 & 16 - Gold Discovery Days Plumas Eureka State Park, Johnsville, CA 10am -3pm Children’s games, wagon rides, blacksmith demonstrations, gold panning, candle making, food & music, plus more! Information: https://www.plumas-eureka.org/gold-discovery-days 21 – Free Concert in the Park (weekly) Portola City Park, Gulling Street, Portola, CA 7-10pm; Free 23 – Graeagle Century Ride The Graeagle Century Ride starts in Graeagle and goes over the Gold Lake Highway and Yuba Pass, down into beautiful Sierra Valley, up to Lake Davis, through the historic railroad town of Portola and back to Graeagle. Aid stations will be provided every 20 miles and a lunch stop is included. Information: http://www.graeagle.com/announcements/graeagle-century-ride-3 Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.832.1700 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320