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Dickson Portola Office – We are Here For You
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Sales Statistic Reports
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Spring Cleaning Tips
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What Isn’t Cancelled!
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May Calendar of Celebrations
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Fun Facts about May Holidays
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The Dickson Realty Portola Team is always available to provide excellent and dedicated client service whether you are considering buying or selling a home. Our team of seasoned professionals, all REALTORS®, possess the most current and comprehensive market information and, combined with their knowledge and experience, they are uniquely qualified to be expert guides in your real estate venture. Call, e-mail, visit our office, or access us on the web. We are here for you 24/7. Office Phone: 530-832-1700 Email: portolainfo@dicksonrealty.com Web: www.Dicksonrealty.com
What a difference 30 days makes! People buy and sell real estate for many different reasons. At Dickson Realty, we are continuing to assist people to do so, but now under very different circumstances. Our first priority is to keep our staff, our agents and our clients safe. Like many businesses, we are leveraging technology tools to communicate and meet with people. You can still tour and view properties online and then, under safe conditions, see them in person. Our offices remain closed to the public, but all calls are answered. Our staff and agents are working remotely to provide you with the extraordinary service we’re so proud of. We’re not surprised by the number of people who are looking to either make a permanent move to our smaller community or buy the vacation home that will provide them a safe haven from more congested areas. The real estate snapshot will look different for a while. Dickson Realty has weathered through challenging circumstances, recessions and hard times over the years. As your neighborhood and market area real estate experts, we are all doing what is necessary to get us all through this unprecedented situation safely. We pray for and send good vibes to our clients. Thank you for supporting us at Dickson Realty and please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way. Please take this crisis seriously. Stay safe and healthy.
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NEWS YOU CAN USE MAY 2020 MARKET NEWSLETTER EASTERN PLUMAS & SIERRA COUNTIES Beckwourth, Chilcoot, Clio, Graeagle-Blairsden, Loyalton, Portola & Golf Course Communities of Whitehawk, Grizzly & Gold Mtn. This month’s reports are year-to-date comparisons of sales statistics for March 2019 compared to March 2020; showing median and average sales pricing, lowest/highest sales, average days on market and total number of sales in the 12-month comparison period. The sales shown are for Single Family Residential Condominiums and Townhouses in each of the market areas. (Time share and/or shared ownership are not included in the statistics presented.) The data source is the Plumas Multiple Listing Service with data pulled on April 10, 2020
GRAEAGLE-BLAIRSDEN
Year To Date
Column1
Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold
Year To Date
MARCH 2019 303,244 337,247 182,500 560,000 160 4
$ $ $ $
MARCH 2020 294,000 330,545 220,000 675,000 203 11
$ $ $ $ $ $
% Change -3% -2% 21% 21% 27% 175%
Graeagle-Blairsden $350,000 $340,000 $330,000 $320,000 $310,000 $300,000 $290,000 $280,000 $270,000
$337,247
$330,545
$303,244 $294,000 2019
2020
MARCH
MARCH
Year To Date
Year To Date
Median Sales Price
GOLF COMMUNITIES
Average Sold Price
Year To Date
Whitehawk, Grizzly Ranch, Gold Mountain Column1
Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold
$ $ $ $
Year To Date
MARCH 2019 470,000 589,500 342,500 1,125,000 116 5
MARCH 2020 382,000 382,000 339,000 425,000 274 2
$ $ $ $ $ $
% Change -19% -35% -1% -62% 136% -60%
Golf Course Communities Whitehawk, Grizzly Ranch, Gold Mountain $700,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $-
$589,500 $470,000 $382,000 $382,000
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2020
MARCH
MARCH
Year To Date
Median Sales Price
Year To Date
Average Sold Price
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PORTOLA
Year To Date MARCH 2019 175,000 202,631 55,000 555,000 131 19
Column1
Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold
$ $ $ $
Year To Date
$ $ $ $ $ $
MARCH 2020 165,000 170,015 55,000 328,000 158 13
% Change -6% -16% 0% -41% 21% -32%
Portola $250,000 $200,000 $150,000
$202,631 $175,000
$165,000 $170,015
$100,000 $50,000 $2019
2020
MARCH
MARCH
Year To Date
Year To Date
Median Sales Price
LOYALTON
Year To Date
Column1
Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold
Average Sold Price
$ $ $ $
MARCH 2019 277,500 277,500 255,000 300,000 179 2
Year To Date MARCH 2020 $ $ $ $ $ $
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% Change -100% -100% -100% -100% -100% -100%
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BECKWOURTH
Year To Date MARCH 2019 205,000 205,000 205,000 205,000 227 1
Column1
Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold
Year To Date
$ $ $ $
MARCH 2020 437,500 437,500 325,000 550,000 229 2
$ $ $ $ $ $
% Change 113% 113% 59% 168% 1% 100%
Beckwourth $500,000 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $-
$437,500 $437,500
$205,000 $205,000
2019
2020
MARCH
MARCH
Year To Date
Year To Date
Median Sales Price
CHILCOOT
Average Sold Price
Year To Date
Column1
Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold
Year To Date
MARCH 2019 275,000 275,000 275,000 275,000 181 1
$ $ $ $
MARCH 2020 204,500 204,500 180,000 229,000 130 2
$ $ $ $ $ $
% Change -26% -26% -35% -17% -28% 100%
Chilcoot $300,000 $250,000
$275,000 $275,000
$200,000
$204,500 $204,500
$150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $2019
2020
MARCH
MARCH
Year To Date
Year To Date
Median Sales Price
CLIO
Year To Date
Note: Whitehawk is in Golf Communities Column1
Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Highest Sold Price Average Days on Market Homes Sold
Average Sold Price
$ $ $ $
MARCH 2019 858,500 858,500 300,000 1,417,000 149 2
Year To Date MARCH 2020 $ $ $ $ $ $
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% Change -100% -100% -100% -100% -100% -100% Dickson Portola Team
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Spring Cleaning on a Budget: 3 Things to Stop Doing Now
While you may have heard running a lemon through your disposal will clean the blades, think twice before trusting that tip. It may indeed clean the appliance, but lemon's citric acid can also corrode the metal, while the peel can damage grinders and clog pipes.
#3 Stop Using Hot Water in the Washer
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Hello, May — and spring cleaning season! Save time and money by putting a stop to these three cleaning habits that might be costing you. Vinegar isn’t the be-all it pretends to be. Nor is lemon. Image: @lkathome
#1 Stop Using Vinegar on Wood and Stone From windows to laundry, vinegar is an ecofriendly cleaning powerhouse. But it's also an acid that can damage stone and wood. When cleaning your granite or marble countertops, use mild soap and warm water instead. It'd be a shame to ruin your carefully-chosen kitchen materials. And only clean floors and furniture with madefor-wood cleaners.
This is one time you shouldn't listen to grandma. Today's laundry detergents clean more efficiently than ever in cold water. Even though it might feel strange, winter's much-used blankets will get just as clean on the cold setting — and you'll save money on utilities, too. Caveat: When a family member is sick, or you're washing dirty cloth diapers (or other nasty messes), then listen to grandma. Use hot water mixed with chlorine bleach to kill all that icky bacteria.
#2 Don't Use Lemon in the Disposal
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Enjoying the outdoors is not cancelled Listening to music is not cancelled Reading a book is not cancelled Spending quality time with our family is not cancelled Reaching out to friends is not cancelled Singing out loud is not cancelled Laughing has not been cancelled Sharing hope has not been cancelled Embracing what we have has not been cancelled
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Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is a fragrant flowering plant used in religious ceremonies, world celebrations, perfumes and in gardens. Also known as the May lily, it means "return to happiness" and most often symbolizes chastity, purity, happiness, luck and humility.
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May is a month of celebration and recognition. See the following page for interesting facts about those *starred * above.
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MAY DAY - May 1 May Day, the first of May is celebrated around the world. It has a number of meanings. In many other countries it is a celebration of spring and the coming of summer. It is celebrated with many spring flowers, many of them blooming right in your own backyard. To communist and socialist countries, it is a celebration for the workers. In many countries it is celebrated as part of a one to threeday holiday. Of particular note, it is not a national holiday in the United States, except in Hawaii where it is known as "Lei Day".
NATIONAL NURSES WEEK - May 7-13 National Nurses Week, and a number of specific Nurses Days during this week, provides recognition to nurses for their contributions and commitment to quality health care. It brings awareness to the importance of nurses in the care , comfort, and well being of all of us, and especially our children and the aging, and those in poor health. • May 7-13: National Nurse's Week • May 8: National Student Nurses Day • May 6th: National Nurses Day • Wednesday of Nurse's Week: School Nurses Day • May 12: International Nurse's Day The roots of International Nurses Day goes back to 1953, when Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to proclaim a "Nurse Day" in October of the following year. The proclamation was not officially made. But, this day was born and eventually gained national recognition. International Nurse Day is celebrated on May 12, because this it's the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
POLICE OFFICER’S MEMORIAL DAY - May 15 Police Officer's Memorial Day was created and established as May 15th by an Act of Congress. Police Officer's Memorial Day honors and remembers police officers who gave their lives while on duty. Police officers protect us 24/7 every day of the year. It's a sometimes dangerous job. They know they are putting their lives at risk to make and keep us safe. Police officers know the risks, and accept them. Sometimes, they pay the ultimate price. Please show our respect and appreciation for police officers everywhere...today....and everyday. Ways to participate in this day: • Show appreciation for police officers. • Make a donation to a police officer fund or memorial
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Participate in activities honoring officers who have died on duty. Better still, create a memorial event, if there isn't one in your area. Thank your police officers for a job well done.
ARMED FORCES DAY – May 16 Celebrated the Third Saturday in May, this is simply a day to salute sharply all of the men and women in all branches of military, who protect you and our country. They can be called upon at a moment's notice to perform a risky and perilous mission for freedom and country. They train diligently both physically and mentally, so they will be prepared to prevail in any mission they face. Just how did it all begin? Well, each branch of the military had their own day of celebration. But, on August 31, 1949 then Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. President Harry Truman also announced the holiday in a presidential proclamation on February 20, 1950. All branches of the military were asked to celebrate on this day and they complied on the first Armed Forces Day which was held the following year on May 20, 1950.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL DAY – May 28 Amnesty International Day recognizes the need to protect human rights around the world. The Amnesty International organization strives to accomplish these goals by providing awareness and recognition of the issues. They work to publicize local and regional problems, and to arouse citizens, governments and politicians to action. Celebrate Amnesty International Day by: • Learning more about human rights issues • Becoming active in human rights causes • Writing your politician on human rights issues • Making a donation
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7 Memorial Day Facts You Probably Didn't Know
Today, Memorial Day is synonymous with barbecues, picnics—but the holiday's roots trace back far further than you might have realized. Below, a few facts about the history of Memorial Day, and how it's evolved throughout its 150-odd years.
1. Multiple cities claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. According to the Library of Congress, President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, New York, to be the "Birthplace of Memorial Day," referencing a celebration the town had in 1866. However, other places are known to have celebrated the holiday earlier, and exactly where the first celebration took place remains in dispute.
2. It was originally called Decoration Day. The holiday was celebrated by “decorating” the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers, flags, and more, hence the name “Decoration Day.” Over time, it became known as Memorial Day.
3. Union General John A. Logan founded the holiday. Although people were already decorating graves of fallen Civil War soldiers in an unofficial way, General Logan codified the holiday. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies
now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he famously said. 4. Memorial Day wasn’t celebrated on the “last Monday in May” until relatively recently. When General Logan officially launched the holiday, he called for it to be observed on May 30. After the Uniform Monday Holiday Act took effect in 1971, however, it was moved to the final Monday in May.
5. Logan may have chosen May 30 an interesting reason. The date was selected because it wasn’t the anniversary of any battle in particular—well, according to legend, that is.
6. It’s customary for the U.S. president or vice president to give a speech. And traditionally, that speech is delivered at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the 3rd U.S. Infantry also place American flags in front of Arlington’s over 260,000 graves and niches
7. Originally, only soldiers who had died in the Civil War were honored. After WWI, though, the holiday began to encompass members of the American armed forces who had fallen in any conflict. Courtesy of Town & Country Magazine May 2019
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