Dickson Realty’s September 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 September 2017 Newsletter
2017 Sales On the charts below and on the following 2 pages, you'll find the number of single family homes sold, the median sales price and the average days on market for the months of January through July of 2017 for various areas of Plumas and Sierra Counties.
Source: Plumas Multiple Listing Service , Areas 123, 130, 133 as of 8/17/17
Source: Plumas Multiple Listing Service , Areas 125, 126 as of 8/17/17
Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.322.3320 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s September 2017 Newsletter
2017 Sales
Source: Plumas Multiple Listing Service , Areas 123, 130, 133 as of 8/17/17
Source: Plumas Multiple Listing Service , Areas 125, 126 as of 8/17/17
Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.322.3320 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s September 2017 Newsletter
2017 Sales
Source: Plumas Multiple Listing Service , Areas WR133, GR028, GM131 as of 8/17/17
Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.322.3320 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s September 2017 Newsletter
Have you considered the added expenses you may have when purchasing your new home?
Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.836.1700 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s September 2017 Newsletter Residential Investments vs. Second Home We frequently get asked about residential investments vs. second homes. In most cases our borrower’s are looking to purchase a second home that they would potentially rent, but have for their personal use most of the time. The answer is that lenders require you to state how you will be using the home. You must choose primary, second home, or investment property; lenders do not allow mixed occupancy. A second home is not income from a lenders perspective; you either do it as an investment property or a second home. The majority of lenders offer the best rates for investment properties with 25-30% down however; some lenders allow you to put as little as 20% down but the rate will certainly be higher. Second home rates tend to be about ½% lower than investment properties Often times our borrowers will buy a home as a second home or even a primary and then change the occupancy in future years. This is a possibility, however if you try to refinance a home that you bought as a second home and you have rental income on your tax returns it will be considered an investment property, even if it is only a small percentage of usage as a rental. Feel free to contact us at (530) 582-9991 or TeamRice@GuildMortgage.net with any questions you might have. We are here and happy to assist with your financial needs!
Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.836.1700 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s September 2017 Newsletter
Living in the mountains may be a more viable option for many with a projected 50% of the workforce telecommuting by 2020.
Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.836.1700 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s September 2017 Newsletter Dickson Realty is the exclusive agent for Nakoma and we'd like to share some interesting tidbits of information in upcoming newsletters from this amazing resort with so many types of ownership opportunities. Anticipation is mounting to Sept. 1, when Altitude, Nakoma's premier lifestyle amenity, is unveiled. At the heart of every community are families, and Altitude, Nakoma's 12,000-sqf state-of-the-art recreation center, will be the heart of our community designed with the whole family in mind. From a heated outdoor pool and climbing wall to a children's center with outdoor play area plus a fabulous youth space featuring table and video games, Altitude truly welcomes the young and young-at-heart. Stay tuned, as we'll have more exciting information about Altitude's unveiling coming soon! LEARN MORE ABOUT ALTITUDE For more information about Nakoma, visit their website at www.nakomaresort.com or contact Jeanne Dansby, our onsite representative in the Dickson Sales Office at Nakoma at (530) 322-3320 or jdansby@dicksonrealty.com. Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.836.1700 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s September 2017 Newsletter September EVENTS 1 – Music on the Sky Deck: Holly Sternberg Nakoma, 348 Bear Run, Clio; 6pm Enjoy a wonderful evening on the deck at Nakoma with violinist Holly Sternberg. Holly’s vivid and powerful music will captivate you as she plays a variety of music with origins from Scotland, Ireland, Sweden, as well as old-time American tunes. FLoW Lounge opens at 4pm. Dinner menu available from 5pm-8pm. Music starts at 6pm. No Cover. Reservations appreciated: 530-897-2300. Information: http://nakomaresort.com/event/music-sky-deck-holly-sternberg/ 1 – Nakoma Social Hour (ongoing – Fridays) Nakoma Sales Office at the Nakoma Clubhouse; Clio, CA; 5pm-6pm Stop on by to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, sample Chef Scott’s wonderful appetizers, and have a fun and lively conversation. Information: Call Jeanne Dansby at our Nakoma Sales Office: 530-832-1700 1 – Antique & Collectibles Fair (September 1,2 & 3) Graeagle Fire Hall, Graeagle, CA; Free admission to the public Information and Daily event hours: http://www.easternplumaschamber.com/events-calendar.html Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.322.3320 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s September 2017 Newsletter 1 - Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch Friday Night All-You-Can-Eat BBQ & Entertainment (weekly – Fridays) 2116 Greenhorn Ranch Road, Quincy Ribs and Chicken. Vegetarian meal available with reservation. Activities include wagon rides, horseshoes, fishing, swimming, dancing, bonfires Information & Reservations: call 283-0930 or visit greenhornranch.com. 3 - Music at the Mine Presents One Eyed Reilly Kentucky Mine Amphitheater; 100 Kentucky Mine Rd., Sierra City; 2pm-4pm Sponsored and underwritten by the Sierra County Historical Society, the Sierra Arts Council and numerous Sierra City merchants. One Eyed Reilly is a Celtic/Americana Rock Band from Sacramento. Tickets and Information: http://www.sierrabooster.com/events.html 6 - Free Live Music at the Mill Works (September 6 & 13) Graeagle Mill Works; 6-9pm Enjoy live music every Wednesday throughout the Summer. A different live band each week. Information: http://www.easternplumaschamber.com/events-calendar.html 7 - Quincy Certified Farmer’s Market Dame Shirley Plaza, 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. Dickson Portola Team Information: http://www.quincyfarmersmarket.org/ 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.322.3320 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s September 2017 Newsletter 8 - Sierra Valley Farms – Farmers Market (September 8 & 15) Sierra Valley Farms, Beckwourth; 10am-2pm Buy fresh fruit, vegetables and a variety of gifts made from local artisans. You’ll love shopping at this 65acre certified organic farm and nursery situated on the Middle Fork of the Feather River in the majestic Sierra Valley. Information: http://sierravalleyfarms.com/ 9 – 7th Annual Calpine Marketplace Calpine Park; 10am-4pm Arts & Crafts, Food & Produce. BBQ, Beer & Wine Garden, Live Music, Classic Cars, Kids Corner. Fun for the whole family. All day raffle. Presented by the Sierra County Arts Council. Information: Call Cheri 530-562-7736 or email casher429@gmail.com 9 - Loyalton Country Markets (September 9, 23) Loyalton Kiosk; 10am-2pm Come sell your wares, jewelry, jams and jellies, produce. Help make this a community affair! Enjoy the picnic tables and shade. Bring the kids! Information: http://www.sierrabooster.com/events.html
Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.322.3320 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320
Dickson Realty’s September 2017 Newsletter 13 – 3rd Annual Nakoma Education Fund Charity Golf Tournament Nakoma; Clio, CA; 8am-6pm Benefitting students in Eastern Plumas County. Join us for a day of laughs and libations in an 18-hole, fourperson scramble on the Dragon. Information & Registration: http://nakomaresort.com/event/3rd-nef-golf-tournament/ 19 – Lake Davis Trail Workday Meeting at Lightning Tree Boat Ramp, Lake Davis at 9am; 9am-4pm Building approximately 1.7 miles to the Lake Davis Trail. Finish work and trail clean up until 2pm. Hike round trip is approximately 4 miles. Bring sturdy work pants, gloves, water, sturdy/close toed shoes, eye protection, and sunscreen. After work party includes lunch provided by Longboards Bar and Grill. Information: http://www.sierrabooster.com/events.html Info and RSVP: Tara Stone: 530-545-2580 23 – Fall Fiesta Dinner Calpine Community Hall, Social 5pm, Dinner 6pm Benefitting the Plumas Sierra Cattlewomen. Dance to live music. Limited seating, to purchase tickets call Karen Rickman: 530-993-4158 or Stacey Estrada: 530-320-0764. Information: http://www.eastsierravalleychamber.com/ Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.322.3320 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320