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By Lynn Franklin
(Coldwell Banker Ponderosa)
This is a new page I have created on the ParadiseRetirees.com website, and thought I would post it here to share with you.  I'll try to keep this as current as possible, which is a daunting task since these type of properties sell so quickly, but there are always others to take their place.  Just another reason it's so important to be on the Automatic Email Notification system.  Here goes, I hope you enjoy enough to call or email me today to get your own screaming deal report. What is a Screaming Deal? Well my friends, a screaming deal is the type of property that takes ones breath away when it pops up.  A screaming deal is a home or investment that just has to be shouted about, no matter who has the listing.  Check this page often for this months screaming deals, as well as any others ...
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Using a Paradise Realtor is the Best way to find your new Paradise home! It can be very tempting for a Paradise home buyer to try and find homes for sale without a Paradise realtor, but they are not doing themselves any favors. A Paradise realtor will have valuable experience and exclusive information that can make the entire process much smoother. Their expertise and focus on the housing industry will benefit any buyer that they work with. With all of the resources available on the Internet and in other places, many people think that they can find homes for sale on their own. Looking online is a good way to get ideas, but when it comes time to really begin the Paradise house hunting process, it is always a good idea to work with a Paradise realtor. They will have a lot of information a...
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By Tammy Vertrees, Real Estate Consultant
July Fourth Bluegrass Music Festival and Quilt Show Sunday, July 4 10:00a at Paradise Community Park, Paradise, CA Independence Day celebration featuring arts & craft show, food and bluegrass music. 3,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm ** Age Suitability: None Specified Independence Day celebration featuring arts & craft show, food and bluegrass music. 3,000 attendees expected.
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By Tammy Vertrees, Real Estate Consultant
Your Paradise California Home Needs Grass for Great Curb Appeal   You spent hours picking just the right granite for your countertops. You tested half a dozen paint colors before settling on the perfect hue for the living room. You even sat in several bathtubs before buying one at the home center. So why is your lawn a patchy mix of green and brown dotted by the occasional dandelion rather than a lush expanse that signals your impeccable taste to everyone who happens by? Unlike the interior of your home, which only friends and family ever admire, your yard is there for the entire world to see. That's why good landscaping can increase your home's value by 5% to 11%, according to a Michigan State University study. And by far the biggest component of your landscape is the grass. Moreover, ...
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  The Town of Paradise provides a deferred loan to eligible first-time home buyers The Town of Paradise provides a deferred loan to eligible first-time home buyers. The loan provides a bridge between what borrowers can afford on their own and the amount needed to purchase a home. The loan is secured by a note and a deed of trust on the home. It does not require monthly payments. Repayment of the loan is required when the home is sold; the family stops using it as their principal residence; or title is transferred out of the names of the original borrowers. At the time the loan is repaid, the Agency collects its original loan amount, plus interest or a share of the homeowner's equity. Contact me for Loan Procedure Instructions for Homebuyers     I am a Certified Realtor with the Town of ...
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By Tammy Vertrees, Real Estate Consultant
Want to Sell Your Home in Paradise California? In most houses, two rooms hold sway: the kitchen and the bathroom. For sellers, repairs and upgrades to a kitchen or bath have the highest returns. If your budget or timeline is limited, you'll want to focus the lion's share of your attention on these two rooms. Here are some inexpensive ways to spruce up your house's two major selling points. Organize Your Kitchen and Bath. Before spending a lot of time and money on unnecessary remodeling, declutter first. Deep clean and organize each room. When messy cabinets and countertops are fixed up, you might only need to reorganize your pantry or linen closet before showing. Buy a new shower curtain - make sure it's white or a neutral color - and a rollaway storage bin for your bathroom. Make sure ...
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By Tammy Vertrees, Real Estate Consultant
  Paradise is an incorporated town in Butte County, in the northwest foothills of California's Central Valley, in the Sierra. The town is considered part of the Chico Metropolitan Area. The town of Paradise is spread out on a wide ridge which rises between deep canyons on either side. These canyons are formed by the west branch of the Feather River to the east, and Butte Creek to the west. The Paradise area extends northwards from Paradise to include the unincorporated town of Magalia and smaller communities such as Stirling City to the far north. Elevations in the town range from around 1500 to 2300 feet (450 to 700 m), steadily increasing as one travels northwards. The town is approximately 8 miles (13 km) east of the city of Chico, and 10 miles (16 km) north of the Oroville area. Acc...
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By Lynn Franklin
(Coldwell Banker Ponderosa)
It's a question I'm asked every time I give someone from another area my address. My answer is always the same, "yes, it really is living in Paradise". There is a large sign as you enter Paradise that reads, "May you find Paradise to be all its name implies". Paradise has long been known as the Retirement Capitol of Northern California. Almost everyone in Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area and even Southern California knows someone who retired to Paradise. The town is located approximately halfway between Sacramento and the Oregon border, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The elevation of Paradise and its neighboring community of Magalia are approximately 1600 ft to 3,000 feet. The majority of the population is retired, which makes for a great community, geared for...
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By Tammy Vertrees, Real Estate Consultant
Feather River Hospital receives state recycling award  CalRecycle, the states recycling & waste reduction agency has recognized Feather River Hospital for their recycling efforts for the second time with the Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP). Under Director of Environmental Services Robert Crawford, the facilities have increased their recycling program diverting on average 40,000 pounds per month from the landfill. The environmental sustainable culture the hospital has fostered required changes in daily routine and education. NRWS & the Town of Paradise thanks Robert and the entire hospital staff for this achievement. NRWS staff assisted FRH in a tailored program that worked in the heavily regulated hospital environment. NRWS is here to help you and will at no charge help make a sit...
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By Tammy Vertrees, Real Estate Consultant
Real Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers Are You Making The $64,000 Mistake? We have all heard of the $64,000 question, but what about the $64,000 mistake! Are you making the $64,000 mistake? You certainly are if you have been paying a monthly rent of $1000 for 64 months running! Just imagine how much better off you would have been by making home payments instead of rent payments. What about increased home equity? Homes do increase in value over the long-term. If you purchased a $100,000 home and it went up just 3% per year, in 64 months that $100,000 home would be worth $116,000. When you compare renting, where you lost $64,000, to owning a home, where you saw an increase of at least $16,000, there simply is no comparison. Paying rent just do...
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By Tammy Vertrees, Real Estate Consultant
Real Estate for Today’s Magalia and Paradise California Home Sellers and Home Buyers Paradise Chocolate Fest Goes to Zero Waste! Volunteers Needed This year NRWS has teamed up with the Chocolate Fest to make this years Festival a Zero Waste Event. The goal is to compost and recycle over 93% of the waste. Vendors have been instructed to only use recyclable or compostable material. There will be 5 “Zero Waste Stations” on site with information booths and students from Evergreen 6 to help our community learn more about the importance of recycling. Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success. If you would like to participate please contact Jennifer at 876-3345. Together we can make a difference. _______________________________________________________________________ For more inf...
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