The Busy "B" Real Estate

FIREWORKS!!!

2011-06-27T17:36:00.000-07:00

FOURTH OF JULY

What is going on in Placer County for 4^th of July 2011?

Well, there are fireworks, parades, old fashioned games, pancake
breakfasts and much more… check out the links below

Auburn – All day affair in Old
Town Auburn, starting with a pancake breakfast and ending with a spectacular
Fireworks show.

Roseville – Start the day
off with the return of the Parade, have lunch and play
games in Royer Park, and more Fireworks at the Fairgrounds.

Lincoln – 9:00am the Parade starts, have a barbecue at McBean park and
stay for the Fireworks at 9:30pm

Foresthill – Parade, barbeque, games! All at Memorial Park

Check out the events in your neighborhood and maybe plan a block
party and neighborhood parade of your own!

Don’t forget to dust off your copy of the Declaration of Independence and read how our nation started.
Inspiring words for all of us.

San Diego Tourist

2010-09-10T20:22:00.000-07:00

Labor day weekend, four and a half days of fun in San Diego.

We started off driving down from Roseville, CA. Because it was my daughter and I driving and we left on Thursday afternoon, I decided to go by way of 99 through the Central Valley of California. Brought back memories of childhood family vacations from San Diego to Redding. Lots of country to drive through, with small towns along the way. Some of those small towns have gotten pretty big in the last 30 years!

Crystal Pier Hotel Cottages

So, first stop in San Diego after checking into our hotel was Pacific Beach right next to the Crystal Pier. If you want a unique overnight experience at the beach check into the Crystal Pier Hotel and stay in one of the cottages on the pier. You actually get to park ON THE PIER!!!


Little Italy Mercato

Saturday started early with a trip to Little Italy Mercato. Four whole blocks fresh fruits, vegetables, pastries, eggs, whatever you might want to cook for dinner that night. Lots of locals with their dogs, live music, great sights.

The highlight of Saturday was time spent on the Midway Aircraft Carrier and seeing all the boats on San Diego Bay.

Balboa Park Visitor Info

Sunday once again was bright and early and off to the famous Balboa Park Museums. The Stay for the Day Pass was a wonderful bargain and we visited 3 museums, saw two movies, one of them IMAX, and visited the Internation Houses at the end of the day. The House of Hospitality was a great stop for lunch.

All in all a great weekend and a wonderful way to visit my hometown and share it with my husband and daughter.

Living in Placer County is very much like living in San Diego, lots of activities, lots of towns to visit and instead of the ocean there is the American River and Folsom Lake. I love my life...

Fun in Placer County

2010-08-24T09:54:00.001-07:00

Placer County Fall Festivals

It is late August, school is starting, the weather is changeable and it is time to start planning for the fall festivals!

While there is always something to do in Placer County during the year, it is Fall Festival season. If you are looking for something to do on the weekends in September, here are some fun family activities.

FORESTHILL HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Sep 04, 2010 to Sep 05, 2010 Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Foresthill

Foresthill, CA 530 367-2474

GOLD COUNTRY FAIR

Sep 09, 2010 to Sep 12, 2010

Vary by day

Gold Country Fairgrounds

High Street

Auburn, CA 95603

530 823-4533

Colfax Railroad Days

Sep 25, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010

9am to 4pm

Historic Downtown Colfax

Old Town Area

Colfax, CA 530 346-8888

3rd Saturday Art Walk

Monthly in Downtown Roseville

6:00-9:00PM

Barbara Singleterry

REALTOR

3001 Lava Ridge Ct. Ste. 100

Roseville, CA 95661

916-865-7549 TEL

916-676-8525 FAX

singleterry.barbara@gmail.com

www.thebusybre.com

Serving the neighborhoods of Johnson Ranch, Granite Bay, and the equestrian properties in Loomis, Penryn, Newcastle and Lincoln.

5582 Olive Ranch Rd. Granite Bay CA

2010-08-20T15:42:00.000-07:00

Just Listed

$279,950.00

Great home in Granite Bay, CA. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch style home. Updated with granite kitchen counters, custom cabinets, tile and hardwood floors.

Enclosed sunroom and covered patio. Park like setting in backyard with dry creek and path leading to wonderful seating area. Vegetable garden, separate play yard and built in play structure. Fenced in area for RV parking and workshop.

Move in ready, this is not a bank owned or short sale property.

Great deal for exclusive Granite Bay, Eureka Unified School District and just minutes from Folsom Lake. Property across the street is designated open space and will not be developed.

Call for more information!

Barbara Singleterry

REALTOR

DRE# 01817654

Phone 916-865-7549

Fax 916-676-8525

singleterry.barbara@gmail.com

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Fourth of July – Placer County Town

2010-07-03T15:45:00.001-07:00

Fourth of July- Roseville CA Style

Roseville is a great little city. With a population of just over 100,000, you feel like you know everyone in town. Same familiar faces seen at the grocery stores, Targets, and Wal-Marts in each neighborhood and some super specialty stores that are only in the local area.

Fourth of July in a town like this is special too. Starting with a fun run 10K through Miner's Ravine (start time at the Sculpture Garden), concert in Royer Park from 11:00- and ending the day with a great fireworks display to be viewed from the Placer County Fairgrounds...

Don't forget to bring your picnics, chairs and blankets (sparklers for the kids, too).

See you there!!!!

Here are the details:

City of Roseville's Fourth of July festivities are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at Royer Park, 190 Park Drive in Roseville. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and listen to the patriotic sounds of Capitol Pops concert beginning at noon. There will be food vendors, bounce houses and children's games. And it's free.

The main event — a nighttime fireworks show — starts at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4. The city has partnered with Sierra View Country Club to light up the night sky. Public viewing to watch the fireworks is from the grandstands at the Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd. in Roseville. Gates open at 7 p.m.

ARE YOU "UP IN THE AIR"

2010-07-01T13:58:00.000-07:00

"Anybody who ever built an empire, or changed the world, sat where you are now. And it's because they sat there that they were able to do it." - Ryan Bingham (George Clooney in "Up In The Air")

Last night we watched the movie "Up In The Air" starring George Clooney. Now, this is not a movie review, although I will say I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the movie, story and acting. Actually, there was one sentence that was repeated many times in the movie that has particular relevance to today's real estate market.

George Clooney makes the statement quoted above to almost every person he fires. It got me thinking. What challenges do we face right now that will provide a benefit to us in the future?

Foreclosures and short sales allow those ready to purchase a home greater ability to find one that is affordable and in the areas they want to live.

Neighborhoods once in decline are now being spruced up by first time buyers and investors willing to take over distressed homes and breathe new life in them.

Those who have lost jobs are able to review their dreams, use their imaginations and have a fresh start doing something they love.

Those of us who are professionals in real estate are able to reconnect with clients on more personal level, helping them find solutions, meeting their needs, and creating a solid working relationship with all of our partners.

Challenges are not always obstacles, think of all those people who created/invented something new because of a challenge. Then go out and conquer the world....

Barbara Singleterry

REALTOR®

3001 Lava Ridge Ct. Ste. 100

Roseville, CA 95661

916-8/65-7549 TEL

916-676-8525 FAX

singleterry.barbara@gmail.com

Roseville CA New Listing

2010-06-10T12:50:00.000-07:00

Looking for a good deal on a house in Roseville? Check out this one:

1305 Coloma Way

Roseville, CA 95661

Short Sale with motivated seller, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, walk to elementary school, close to shopping. Cute Mediterranean style home with courtyard entry on a corner lot. Across from greenbelt area and creek.

Both bathrooms have been updated, indoor laundry and large storage shed in backyard.

A steal at $224,900.00

Call for additional information:

916-865-7549

Barbara Singleterry

DRE#01817654

3001 Lava Ridge Ct. Ste 100

Roseville, CA 95661

www.thebusybre.com

singleterry.barbara@gmail.com

Granite Bay, CA Open House

2010-03-27T09:33:00.001-07:00

Granite Bay - Open House Saturday March 27 from 1-4

Situated in exclusive Granite Bay in the Treelake subdivision, this house features: New interior paint, 5 bedrooms, bonus room, loft, formal living and dining room, large family room open to kitchen & nook, 1 bedroom & 1 full bath downstairs, large master suite with balcony, second master suite upstairs, 3-car tandem garage, pool sized backyard, and all on a private low maintaince lot.

Award winning Eureka School District and Granite Bay High School. Within walking distance of Treelake Park. Close to the city with a private country feel.Come see today!!!

Inviting front entry

Elegant living room

Chef's kitchen

Serene Backyard

Did I say "OPEN HOUSE"?

2010-03-05T15:25:00.000-08:00

Okay, I know, Open Houses are a staple for Realtors. It seems so boring, put out the signs, send out the emails, let everyone know, blah ,blah, blah. How boring!

Oh, but they don't have to be boring. With a great house to show like the one I will be in Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 1pm - 4pm, open houses can be fun. We are looking at a beautiful day here is Roseville this weekend, the storms seem to be passing us by for once, and with blue skies with a few fluffy clouds, everybody should be out enjoying the day.

So on to the property:

Located at 1398 Cloverdale Cir. Roseville CA 95661

This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home is in the Huntington Oaks area. The floorplan is open and great for entertaining, there is an in ground pool in the back yard for those hot summer days and best of all it is priced right at $339,900.

See you there!!!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

1398 Cloverdale Cir

Roseville, CA 95661

1:00PM to 4:00PM

Barbara Singleterry

DRE#01817654

Keller Williams Realty

3001 Lava Ridge Ct. Ste 100

Roseville, CA 95661

916-865-7549 Cell

916-676-8525 Fax

A Room with a View

2010-02-27T08:31:00.000-08:00

Today is rainy and wet, a storm front covering most of Northern California into the Sierras. I love rainy days, especially this time of year in anticipation of the Spring flowering. The first thing I see every morning when I look outside my window is this:

In the summer it is bright green and in the fall the leaves turn golden. But this is popcorn right outside...

I see these trees and beautiful pink flowering trees all over Roseville and Sacramento right now and I am grateful to be living in an area with seasons. Don't you love it?

Barbara Singleterry, Realtor®

3001 Lava Ridge Ct Ste. 100

Roseville, CA 95661

916-865-7549 phone

916-676-8525 Fax

Serving Placer County, El Dorado County and Sacramento

What are you doing this weekend in Roseville?

2009-11-20T21:04:00.000-08:00

What's happening in the Roseville area?

Oh boy, are the holiday events starting up!!!!

Here's what's going on for the weekend in Placer County and environs. (I know $64,000.00 word, there will be a test.)

Anyway, here goes:

November 20 - November 22:
Auburn Ca. is hosting the 2009 Mandarin Mountin Festival

http://www.mandarinfestival.com/pressrelease.html

November 21:
Roseville CA 48th Annual Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade

http://www.roseville.ca.us/calendars/full_city_calendar.asp?ViewBy=7&CalDate=11/21/2009&EventDateID=15094

Roseville CA 3rd Saturday Art Walk

http://www.3rdsatartwalk.com/

Music, Music, Music

Jericho Coffee
Live music both Friday and Saturday

http://www.jerichocoffee.com/

Bloom Coffee and Tea
Saturday night's the night...

http://www.bloomcoffee.com/

And just for fun, check out Basic Bar & Grill in Historic Roseville, great urban space, live music, happening scene...(the pizza's good too!!)

Here's to a great weekend!

Barbara

Want a Latte?

2009-11-20T16:01:00.000-08:00

Want a Latte? 3 of 10 Great Coffee and Dessert Houses in Placer County

I love my lattes! That creamy foam on top of espresso laced with milk, mmmmm, wonderful on a cold afternoon in a great coffee house. That’s why I started a search for 10 great coffee places in south Placer county, (close to Roseville where I live). So, here are my first 3 picks in no particular order:

1. Bloom Coffee and Tea – a great bohemian vibe, interesting art on the walls, chalk board menu, looooong sofas and coffee table and great lattes. Live music as well…watch for postings on my fan page.

http://www.bloomcoffee.com/

2. Corrina’s Dessert and Coffee Cafe – Paul and Corrina are your hosts in this family run coffee house. They are open until 10pm with a beer and wine license as well. Great for after dinner dessert and coffee, the lattes are smooth, the staff are friendly and the desserts are great. Stop by on a Saturday afternoon to watch the game…

http://www.corrinasdessertandcoffeecafe.com/

3. Jericho Coffee – homey, with lots of sweet touches in the décor. Not only selling coffee, but jewelry, books and other gift items. A room in the back perfect for meetings and discussions.

http://www.jerichocoffee.com/

All three of these cafes offer wifi, great seating and good coffee. Catch me in any one of them for a good conversation, I’ll be talking about coffee, good food, real estate or just about anything else that is interesting in town…

See you there with a latte in hand….

Barbara