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Turlock, CA Real Estate News

By Jim Patton, Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties
( Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816)
Yes homes in Turlock are selling.  Homes all over the area are selling, not just in Turlock.  More and more first time buyers are stepping up and buying.    This home pictured here I listed on  Friday June 1, 2008.  After being on the MLs for a total of 3 hours I had my first offer.  By Monday morning I had 3 very good offers.  We are now in escrow and the buyers are thrilled.       The statistics from Metrolist MLS prove that homes in Turlock are selling.   In May of 06 48 homes sold and in May of 07 49 homes sold in Turlock.  In May of 08 65 homes sold in Turlock. This had been a trend since February.  In May of 07 there were 56 homes under contract (pendings) and in May of 08 there were 98 homes under contract. In May of 07 the average price of the homes sold in Turlock was $344,418....
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By Addie Scharff, HomeStaging REALTOR - Beautiful Homes Realty
(Beautiful Homes Realty)
If you have an alley next to your house it may your responsibility to keep it clean and free of weeds and trash that can somehow mysteriously just happen to appear out of nowhere!   Last I checked someone had left a pair of black sweatpants right by the gate leading to my alley! A clean and weed-free fence line is good for safety, weather it'd be fire hazards, trash to be hidden such as old junk people throw away.  An un-kept alley may also give the appearance that no one ever looks back there and may invite idle minds to cause trouble.  With July 4rth around the corner and temperatures rising, it is a good idea to inspect and correct any thing needing attention.  This will lessen the chance of a fire getting started. If you are not sure if you are responsible for keeping your alley cle...
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By Addie Scharff, HomeStaging REALTOR - Beautiful Homes Realty
(Beautiful Homes Realty)
Helpful hints and advise to help you stay organized and on track at home!! http://www.homewarranty.com/pdfs/signup/6852-English.pdf  
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By Addie Scharff, HomeStaging REALTOR - Beautiful Homes Realty
(Beautiful Homes Realty)
When you're selling your house you have to think of it as a "product" that buyers would want to buy. It will be a pruduct that will be competing with other houses on the market.The way we live in our homes and the way we sell them are two different things. You prepare the home by de-personalizing it and preparing it for the unknow buyer.Studies show that staged homes sell in the average for more money and in less time. Staging does not have to be costly and it can be done with items already in the home. If there is a cost to stage, it is always less than your first price reduction!! Staging is not really a cost, it's an investment.Staged homes send the message of well-cared for homes. Photos are more appealing to buyers and allow them to see the potential of the home and will be more l...
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By Jim Patton, Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties
( Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816)
Heres an idea for a closing gift or something you may want for yourself.  Check out this website www.birdhousebydesign.com to see these custom made birdhouses.  You just send in some digital pictures of your home or a home your client just bought and the master craftsman makes a replica birdhouse for you.     House # 1         Birdhouse #1             House #2       Birdhouse #2         Be sure to check out the website so you can see the detail that goes into these works of art.  www.birdhousebydesign.com    In the interest of full disclosure the master craftsman is my brother and, no I am not compensated for this promotion of his product.  Thanks for looking.          
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By Jim Patton, Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties
( Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816)
Here's probably something you have not read in the paper or saw on the TV news.  Homes are selling in Turlock CA!  Here are some facts: Pendings:   March 07 -  55            April 07 -  45 Pendings:   March 08 -  77            April 08 -  79   Sold:   March 07 -  51          April 07 -   48 Sold:   March 08 -  77          April 08 -  47 While the sales havent seen a huge increase the number of homes under contract has.  These are homes that will probably close in May or even June.  Another big difference is the amount of months supply of homes on the market in Turlock.  In April 07 there was a 12 month supply of homes on the market and now in April of 08 it is down to 4.6 months.  The homes that are really starting to sell are the ones that first time buyers can now afford, the ones the...
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By Addie Scharff, HomeStaging REALTOR - Beautiful Homes Realty
(Beautiful Homes Realty)
Any gardeners out there bugged down by the "June bug"???  This bug is something new to me.  I moved to the CA Central Valley a year ago and discovered that [especially] my light colored roses were being devoured by this very hungry and most unsightly little critter of a bug!!!  A friend of mine, Eleanor, who used to own a flower shop told me that the best thing to get rid of most plant bugs is to spray the plant with soapy water.  Well, that sounds too easy, doesn't it!?!?  So, I am trying it to see if it works for this particular bug.  I looked up info online as to how to get rid of it but didn't find any 'easy' remedies.  This bug apparently is present in areas with sandy soils, which is the case here but not in all gardens for some reason.  I had been visiting my parents here for the...
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By Jim Patton, Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties
( Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816)
Ok now here is something you probably have not read about in the newspaper or heard on the TV news.  Home sales in Turlock are going up!  Homes listed for sale are slightly down.    These statistics are for Turlock.March 07 Listed      713March 08 Listed      676March 07 Pending   60March 08 Pending   108March 07 Sold       55March 08 Sold       68   So what is driving the market right now?   Just over half (54%) of the sales in March were Bank Owned (REO) properties.  We are starting to see homes get multiple offers now too.  If it's a home that is in good shape and well priced there is a good chance it is going to sell fast.  Homes are selling.  Loans are available.Prices are down.  Call me today if you are thinking about buying or selling real estate anywhere in Stanislaus or Merced ...
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By Jim Patton, Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties
( Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816)
Turlock California Agriculture This is my favorite time of the year here in the Turlock area.  You can drive in any direction out of town and see the orchards exploding in blooms.  We are surrounded here by thousands of acres of almonds, walnuts, pistachios, peaches, apricots and more.  Turlock and the surrounding areas of Stanislaus County have always been heavily involved in agriculture.  Products raised here are enjoyed all over the country and the world.  Learn about Turlock California Agriculture at the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Website.   Almonds are the number 2 farm product after milk in the northern San Joaquin Valley. Almonds are the number 1 farm export from California, which grows about 80% of the worlds supply. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about almonds here...
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By Jim Patton, Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties
( Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816)
  Baseball the way it should be.   Every year at this time when the big boys are back at in Arizona and Florida I think about my baseball "career".   I played little league baseball here in Turlock Ca.  I definitely was not a super star (couldn't hit) but I loved to play the game.  I had lots of fun and made lots of friends, some that I still see to this day.  So if your son or daughter wants toplay baseball this spring and summer here in Turlock be sure to check out the Turlock Little League website for all the information you will needto get them signed up.    This is the field at Soderquist Park in Turlock.  I played here in the early 70's.  I spent many hot summer days and nights playing games here and then watching my friends play.   Below is Julien Field in Turlock.  This is where...
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By Jim Patton, Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties
( Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816)
Turlock has several very nice parks.  I spent a lot of time in them growing up here in Turlock, especially Donnely and Crane parks.  I spent a lot of time as a kid in the mid 70's fishing here with my friends.                                                   This is part of the Turlock Childrens Play Park at Donnely Park.  This was added to the park in the mid 90's.  This is the brand new playground equipment at Crane Park in Turlock.  It was just installed over the last couple of weeks.  This equipment replaced the equipment that I used to play on as a kid.   These are the tennis courts at Crane Park.  They are lightted for night play and are free to use.    This is the playground at Summer Faire Park in Turlock. If you are thinking about moving to the Turlock area call me at 209-633...
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By Jim Patton, Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties
( Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816)
Education in TurlockTurlock is the home of California State University Stanislaus (CSUS).  CSUS was opened for students in 1960. The University is composed of the College of the Arts, College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Human and Health Sciences, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Natural Sciences.  For more information about CSUS click here.Turlock has two public high schools.  Turlock High school was established in 1907 and is located on Canal Dr.  Pitman High School was established in 2002 and is located on Christoferson Parkway.  For more information about Turlock High School Click here.  For more information about Pitman High School Click here.Turlock has 9 elementary schools and 2 Junior High/Middle schools.     For infor...
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By Jim Patton, Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties
( Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816)
Turlock Ca, was founded on December 22,1871 by John Mitchell, a grain farmer in the area.  Turlock was incorporated as a city on February 15,1908.  ( Happy 100th Turlock)  In it's early days agriculture was the main industry in Turlock.  (Agriculture still is a major industry in Turlock)  The construction of the Central Pacific Railroad through the area allowed farmers to ship thier produce through out the country. One of the most important early crops were melons, which led to annual Melon Festival.  The Melon Festival eventually turned into the Stanislaus County fair which is still going strong today.   In the 1930's Turlock was cited by Ripley's Believe It or Not as having the most churches per capita in the United States.  In 1960, California State University Stanislaus opened to st...
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By Jim Patton, Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties
( Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816)
Hi my name is Jim Patton and I am a Realtor with Century 21 M&M and associates in Turlock Ca.  I have been a Realtor since March of 2004. A little bit about me:I was born in Modesto CA in 1961 and moved to Turlock when I was a year old.  (A very long time ago) I lived in Denair CA from 1984 to 1991 when I moved back to Turlock and am still here.  I graduated from Turlock High School.  I worked for Save Mart Supermarkets at various locations from 1978 to 1991.  I co-founded Bagel Junction in Turlock with other family members in June 1989.  I owned and operated Bagel Junction then B.J. Baking Co wholesale bakery until 2004 when I started my real estate career.  I have 3 great kids , 2 daughters and one son and one grandaughter.I am currently a Realtor with Century 21 M&M and Associates at...
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By Pamela Easton, REALTOR, CRS, GRI, SRES
(Century21 M & M and Associates)
History of the City of Turlock  The source of the name "Turlock" remains a mystery to this day. Originally Turlock was to be named "Sierra" but with the potential for confusion with the mountains or county of the same name, "Sierra" was abandoned. "Turlock" may come from "turlough," an Irish dry lake.  Turlock was founded on December 22, 1871 by John William Mitchell, a prominent grain farmer who owned 100,000 acres of land from Keyes to Atwater (encompassing what is now the City of Turlock).  Described in the 1890's as a prosperous and busy town, Turlock consisted of three hotels, a restaurant, three general stores, a tin shop, a boot and shoe store, three livery stables, two blacksmith shops, a butcher shop, five warehouses and sixteen saloons.  Since the early 1900's, Turlock has exp...
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