This redwood tree is located in Sequoia National Park in California and is believed to be between 2,300 and 2,700 years old. It towers about 275 feet above the ground, is the largest non-clonal tree in the world by volume, and is more than 100 feet around at the base. Wow! Info supported by WikipeidaI personally found being around these gentle giant Sequoia trees gave a feeling of being humbled (with obvious reasons) and supported emotionally and spiritually. In other words, there was a feeling of an internal healing of some sort. Scientifically you could also say that feeling came from the releasing of negative ions. 06/06/2017

For my birthday I had the pleasure of camping inside the Sequoia National Park in Grant Grove, CA (Azalea campground). During a scenic drive we got to see the amazing Sierra Nevada Mountains that John Muir once crossed, advocated protection for and called home. Within the next couple of years, I would love to hike this amazing terrain. Have you visited the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California? If so, feel free to share photos!   06/06/2017

VA Mortgage Loans in Alleghany CA and 100% VA Loans -the best loan program in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for both honorably discharged Vets and active duty military personnel. Here are some of the great features of this fantastic program: - Up to 100% financing, with no down required. - No monthly mortgage insurance added to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs. So how do you qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Alleghany CA? The first step is to verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. You can work with an approved Windsor  CA VA mortgage loan lender to order your COE ... 06/07/2015

Rural Housing Home Buyer Assistance Ready to Own Your Own Home? Low - Moderate Income Household? Live in a Rural Area? Rural Development May Be Able to Help Check out this special video USDA Rural Housing Loans ♦♦     No Down Payment Required ♦♦     No Pre-determined Purchase Price Limits*  ♦♦     Not Limited to First Time Home Buyers ♦♦     Flexible Credit and Qualifying Ratios ♦♦     30 Year Fixed Term ♦♦     No Cash Reserve Requirements ♦♦     All Appraiser-Required Repairs and Closing Costs Can Be Financed Based Upon the Appraised Value Above the Purchase Price ♦♦     Loans May be Obtained for Appraised Value plus Guarantee Fee ♦♦     Eligible Gift, Grant, Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC), Buydown Allowed ♦♦     Single Family Residence, Condos & Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) Eli... 06/27/2014

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It is now being reported that the San Francisco Bay area has had almost 1,000 homes sold in a "Flash Sale"-- meaning the home sold in 24 hours or less... To me, this is no surprise as there are low inventories being reported throughout most parts of the Bay Area and I can see that homes are being snapped up rather quickly on the Multiple Listing Service. You can read the story here:  FLASH SALE However, this raises another important question--Are these homes being sold "In-House" without the seller getting the full benefit of the Multiple Listing Service?  Without the exposure that the Multiple Listing Service provides to Realtors/Licensees, the question arises is the seller getting top dollar?I see some important things developing, such as IF it is an in-house sale, perhaps for an inve... 03/24/2013

This is a short video clip which captures the charm of the historic gold mining town of Downieville, located in Sierra County in Northern California. One really cool shop we saw was the wine tasting shop, which advertised 49 wines to taste - I'm sure based on 1849 which was the height of the gold rush. Note that there is also a sign showing where the gallows was.  Yes - I guess they did indeed hang people back then.  Very cute town - worthy of a return trip in the summer.       03/21/2010

This 90 second video shows the historic gold mining town of Downieville in Sierra County in Northern California.  You will see the two forks of the river that merge into the North Fork of the Yuba River.  Downieville got its name from a gold miner who reportedly said that if they name the town after him, he would empty a pan of gold dust in the street. They took him up on his offer.  There are quaint restaurants and hotels in town, and the people are very friendly.  It is worth the visit.     03/20/2010