Eastern Plumas & Sierra Counties Newsletter - November 2017

Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter NEWS YOU CAN USE Table of Contents

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DICKSON VOTED #1 AGAIN Thank You!

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DICKSON REALTY PORTOLA OFFICE

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RESIDENTIAL SALE STATS Graeagle, Portola, Loyalton, Chilcoot and Golf Course Communities

Eastern Plumas & Sierra Counties

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GUILD MORTGAGE CORNER

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING

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NAKOMA RESORT NEWS

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HAVE A BLESSED THANSGIVING

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS DETAIL

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SKI RESORT PROJECTED SEASON OPENING SCHEDULE

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Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter

We are pleased to announce that Dickson Realty has been voted the Best Overall North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Brokerage for the 2nd year in a row by Sierra Sun and North Lake Tahoe Bonanza readers.

Thank you for choosing Dickson Realty for your Real Estate needs.

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Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter

We are now in our new location.

Remember to come and visit us at our new location: 289 Commercial Street in Portola Please log our new office phone number in your contacts.

530.832-1700 We will have current area maps and listings to share with you!

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Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2017 RESIDENTIAL SALES The following 3 pages provide market statistics for residential sales in the area. There are separate presentations for: Graeagle, Portola, Loyalton, Golf Course Communities, and Chilcoot.

The market remains positive for increase in median sales prices, sold prices and in the number of homes sold.

Please don’t hesitate to call our Portola office at (530) 832-1700 to get more detailed information for areas that might interest you in Plumas County whether you are considering buying or listing a house. Our experts are ready to help you!

Graeagle YTD September 2017 Compared to September 2016

GRAEAGLE

50%

$350,000

45% 40%

$300,000

35%

2016

2017

Median Sales Price

$224,000

$290,000

29%

Average Sold Price

$264,039

$359,776

46%

$200,000

25%

225

219

97%

$150,000

20%

Highest Sold Price

$650,000

$950,000

46%

$100,000

Lowest Sold Price

$59,500

$25,000

61%

$50,000

38

56

47%

$0

Average Days on Market

Homes Sold

% Change

$400,000

$250,000

30%

15% 10% 5% Median Sales Price 2016

Average Sold Price 2017

0%

% Change

Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.832.1700 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320 Source: Plumas Multiple Listing Service as of 9/30/2017

Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2017 RESIDENTIAL HOME SALES LOYALTON

PORTOLA 2016 $130,400 $130,416 116 $244,900 $24,900 27

Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Average Days on Market Highest Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Homes Sold

2017 % Change $144,950 11% $155,233 19% 189 63% $380,000 55% $25,000 4% 28 4%

2016 $120,000 $132,132 132 $222,500 $50,459 11

Median Sales Price Average Sold Price Average Days on Market Highest Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Homes Sold

2017 % Change $203,500 70% $231,531 75% 130 98% $409,000 84% $62,000 23% 16 45%

Loyalton YTD September 2017 Compared to September 2016

Portola YTD September 2017 Compared to September 2016 $250,000 $160,000 $155,000 $150,000 $145,000 $140,000 $135,000 $130,000 $125,000 $120,000 $115,000

76%

20%

75%

$200,000 15% 10%

Median Sales Price 2016 Column2

Average Sold Price

2017 Column3

Source: Plumas Multiple Listing Service as of 9/30/2017

73%

$150,000

72% 71%

$100,000

5%

$50,000

0%

$0

% Change Column4

74%

70% 69% 68% Median Sales Price 2016 Column2

Average Sold Price

2017 Column3

67%

% Change Column4

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Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2017 RESIDENTIAL HOME SALES CHILCOOT

GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES

2016

2017

Median Sales Price

$180,500

$213,500

18%

17%

Average Sold Price

$206,750

$242,500

17%

258

-6%

Average Days on Market

78

77

99%

$1,100,000 $1,100,000

0%

Highest Sold Price

$375,000

$363,000

-3%

$91,000

$165,000

81%

4

6

50%

2016

2017

Median Sales Price

$492,500

$492,250

-5%

Average Sold Price

$504,666

$590,106

275

Whitehawk, Grizzly Ranch, Gold Mnt.

Average Days on Market Highest Sold Price Lowest Sold Price Homes Sold

% Change

$280,000

$265,500

-5%

Lowest Sold Price

12

16

33%

Homes Sold

Chilcoot YTD September 2017 Compared to September 2016

Golf Course Communities YTD September 2017 Compared to September 2016 20%

$600,000 $580,000

15%

$560,000 $540,000 $520,000 $500,000

Median Sales Price 2016 Column2

Average Sold Price

$100,000

2017 Column3

Source: Plumas Multiple Listing Service as of 9/30/2017

% Change Column4

-10%

18% 18%

$200,000

5%

-5%

18%

$250,000

$150,000

$480,000

$440,000

$300,000

10%

0%

$460,000

% Change

18% 17% 17% 17% 17%

$50,000 $0

17% Median Sales Price

2016 Column2

2017 Column3

Average Sold Price

16%

% Change Column4

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Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter Home Owner/ Hazard Insurance is Required Homeowner’s insurance provides coverage in the event your home is damaged or destroyed. In recent weeks, we have witnessed that unexpected catastrophes can happen in the blink of an eye.

When you are in a home buying contract, Banks and mortgage lenders require that a one (1) year policy for insurance is in place prior to the close of escrow. The client needs to provide enough hazard insurance to cover the amount of their mortgage. However, you should speak to your insurance agent to also ensure that your insurance policy covers the cost of rebuilding your property in the event of serious damage or destruction.

As a priority we, like all lenders, ask that when you go into contract to buy a home you contact an agent immediately to procure home insurance coverage. We help in this process by providing you with a list of qualified local insurance agencies. We do this because, as a mortgage lender, we need to ensure that the lender will be covered if something happens to the home. Prior to sending your loan package to the underwriting department, we need an insurance quote. At the time of loan approval, we ask that you have the final policy in place.

Problems can arise while getting insurance; not enough coverage is one scenario; or, a lender, once they look at area, can turn down a policy and this can cause a delay closing the sale.

We have been asked by clients recently if insurance is now going to be harder to get due to the recent fires in California. In response, we have contacted several insurance professionals that have informed us that it is address specific, which means it will depend on the property location. Please contact a qualified agent to either get a new home policy or to review your current policy. Again, if you need our list of recommended insurance agents please contact us.

If you have questions regarding Home Owner/Hazard Insurance, or if we can help you find qualified home owner’s insurance professional, please feel free to contact us at 530.582.9991 or teamrice@guildmortgage.net.

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Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter Earthquakes, Fires and Floods, oh my!!!

The best plan is the one you never have to use; the worst plan is not having a plan in a time of need. Disaster preparedness is important and every household should have one in place for the safety of all family members. For comprehensive emergency preparedness planning visit www.ready.gov/myplan. This informative site walks you through the creation of a plan for every eventuality that could come up in your time of need.

REMEMBER THE “5 P’S” PRIOR PLANNING PREVENTS POOR PERFORMANCE!

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Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter Dickson Realty is the exclusive agent for Nakoma. Please contact us to explore what type of ownership best suits your lifestyle. There is something for everyone at Nakoma. Let us be your expert guides.

SOMEWHERE BETWEEN

old roots & new.

You’ve visited Nakoma in the Lost Sierra and lost your heart to the mountains, the trees, the endless lakes, the peace and quiet. You’ve dreamed of someday calling this area your home away from home. A real place — not a flight of fantasy, but a feet- on-the ground kind of feeling where you can embrace your love of nature and share your good fortune with your family and friends. Nakoma is making it easier than ever to own, with shared ownership in our Residence Club or a ready-built Ascend home on the lot of your choice. Perhaps a custom-built home reflects exactly what you want in the place you choose to be… a place where mountain meets modern and adventure has amenities.

Your home at Nakoma.

Emerald green and gorgeously golden, the Dragon shows its full colors in fall when cool temperatures and sunny skies have our mountain course playing at its best. Experience Nakoma and the Lost Sierra with our Fall Stay-&-Play offer. Book this special package now for play starting Oct. 1 through Nov. 3.

For more information about Nakoma, visit their website at www.nakomaresort.com or contact:

Sales Team in the Dickson Sales Office at Nakoma, (530) 322-3320, or sales@nakomaresort.com.

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Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter .

Thanksgiving We return thanks to our mother, the Earth, which sustains us.

We return thanks to the rivers and streams, which supply us with water.

We return thanks to all herbs, which furnish medicines for the cure of our diseases.

We return thanks to the moon and stars, which have given to us their light when the sun was gone.

We return thanks to the sun, that has looked upon the earth with a beneficent eye.

Lastly, we return thanks to the 289 Commercial Street | Great Spirit, 348 Bear Run in Whom is embodied all goodness, and Who directs all things for the

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Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter

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Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter Date and Event

Where Held

Time

Cost

Details about Event

October 28 Graeagle Merchants Trick-or-Treat

Downtown Graeagle

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Free

Trick-Or-Treat in downtown Graeagle at the local businesses and merchants. Bring the whole family for a spooktacular time!

For more information: www.graeaglemerchants.com .

November 3 New exhibition and Reception

Plumas Arts Gallery 525 Main Street Quincy

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Free

New exhibition; meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

For more information, call (530) 283-3402

November 3 Featured Artist Reception

Main Street Artists Gallery 436 Main Street Quincy

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Free

Featured artist; meet the artist and enjoy drinks and nibbles.

For more information, call (530) 283-1909 www.mainstreetartists.net/home.htm

November 4 Classic movie Beetlejuice

Town Hall Theatre 469 Main Street Qunicy

9:00 p.m.

11:00 p.m.

Call for prices (530) 283-1140

The historic Town Hall Theater was operating from 1936 with 375 seats. In 1948, it was remodeled by architect Herbert E. Goodpastor. It currently shows first run films as well as live music performances.

See this special showing for Halloween screening of the classic movie Beetlejuice. www.quincytown hall.com

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Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter Date and Event

Where Held

Time

Cost

Details about Event

November 9 Words and Music

Patti’s Thunder Café 557 Lawrence St. Quincy

7:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

$3.00/door

Monthly series of acoustic music and the spoken word. There is Open Mic sign up at the door. Sponsored by Plumas Arts.

For more information, call (530) 283-3402

November 11 Benefit Event

Plumas County Fairgrounds

6:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

$15 adults $10 kids under 12 $25 for special table

Dancing With the Stars is a one-night event featuring 10 Plumas County Big Shots and Dance Coach Partners competing for the GOLD! Ballroom Dances are featured with fancy costumes, great entertainment from local groups and delicious food and beverages - all benefiting the FRC Foundation - which provides direct support to students through programs, scholarships and mini grants. Cost is $15 adults and $10 kids under 12. Special tables $25/seat includes appetizers and one drink.

Call Lisa at Moon's Restaurant (530) 283-9900 or (775) 232-9536 for information.

November 18 Christmas Craft & Home Faire

Sierra Valley Grange Hall in Vinton, CA

10:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Free

Start your Christmas shopping and support local vendors. For more information, www.sierravalleygrange.org

November 18 Benefit Concert

Town Hall Theatre 469 Main Street Quincy

7:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

Donation entry fee

Dr. Jeff Kepple and Friends share their musical gifts to benefit a worthy cause: Plumas Community Hospice. This will be an evening not to be missed.

Call for details: (530) 283-1140

November 24 Mohawk Community Art Faire

Graeagle Fire Hall 7620 Highway 89 Graeagle

10:00 a.m.

Free

***A Graeagle holiday tradition for over 30 years! *** Shop local artisans and hand made goods for your seasonal gift giving this year.

For more details: Mohawk Community Resource Center (520) 836-0446

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Dickson Realty’s November 2017 Newsletter Get Your Ski On!!!!

Here are the projected season opening dates! Go on-line or call the resorts for confirmation.

Have fun on the slopes, it promises to be a another great year for snow.

Lake Tahoe Area All dates are estimated Live updates can be found at www.snowpak.com

Alpine Meadows: November 26th Bear Valley: November 28th Boreal: November 11th Heavenly: November 22nd Homewood: December 14th Kirkwood: November 25th Mount Rose: November 10th Northstar: November 17th Soda Springs: December 1st Squaw Valley: November 26th Sugar Bowl: November 28th Tahoe Donner: December 12th Dickson Portola Team 289 Commercial Street | Portola, CA 96122 | 530.832.1700 Dickson Nakoma Team 348 Bear Run | Clio, CA 96106 | 530.322.3320