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YOSEMITE GATEWAY PROPERTIES AND LIFESTYLES

February 2010

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Edited and published in Oakhurst, California, U. S. A., by Ed Bailey, GRI, Broker Associate, DRE Lic. No 01479711, with Oakhurst Real Estate, Yosemite Gateway Association of REALTORS®, California Association of REALTORS®, and National Association of Realtors

Oakhurst Area Real Estate for Sale

A Locally Focused Newsletter for Property Owners, Residents, Visitors, Home Buyers, Home Sellers, REALTORS®, Owners with Oakhurst Area Real Estate, Homes or Land, for Sale, and Others, Interested in Mountain Homes and Lifestyles in the Southern Yosemite Communities of Oakhurst, Bass Lake, Ahwahnee, Coarsegold, Mariposa, Midpines, Bootjack, North Fork, Spring Valley, Raymond, Yosemite Lakes Park, and Sierra Mountain and Lakes Properties

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Ed Note

How do I know if my agent is a true professional? Assisting clients/customers with the sale or purchase of real estate is an extremely complex endeavor, and becoming even more so. It is no arena for amateurs. Here are some guidelines to help you determine if your agent has achieved

The necessary higher level of professionalism.

Experience – There is no substitute for experiential learning. All else being equal, an agent with five years experience or more will likely be functioning on a high level of professionalism.
Education – California does not even require a high school diploma or GED for a “Salesperson” or “Broker” license, A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university, can be another measure of a higher level of professionalism
License – California issues a “Salesperson” license and a “Broker” license.

The “Salesperson” license requires three college, or college level courses, and passing a state exam by correctly answering 105 of 150 multiple choice questions (70%)
The “Broker” license requires eight college or college level courses and passing a state exam by answering 150 of 200 multiple choice questions (75%)

Selecting a Broker or Broker Associate (A Broker Associate is a person with a Broker license working under a “Broker of Record)” Is also a measure of a higher level of professionalism.

Professional Designations – The Graduate REALTOR® Institute Professional designation (GRI) is a definite indicator of a higher level of professionalism

Experience, Education, Level of License, and Professional Designations (Particularly the GRE), are all helpful indicators that your agent can and will serve you well.

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Some Sound Home Advice

First Things to do before Painting the Exterior of Your House

By Darrel Such

Before beginning your exterior paint project, consider the surface of your project. First inspect the project to determine the condition of the surface. Is it wood, stucco, hardboard siding, vinyl, masonry, concrete block or ..?

Next identify any problems on the surface, is it rusty, mildewed, rotten or chalking, and is the original painted surface peeling or cracking?

Once the inspection is made and you have noted the paint failures, your preparation comes next. You will want to thoroughly clean the surface, usually done by pressure washing which is the fastest way; otherwise you will have to wash your house by hand. By having a clean surface, this will enhance the adhesion of the paint to the surface, avoiding a film of dirt in-between the surface and new paint, producing a long lasting paint job.

Tips to remove peeling paint on the exterior: Rent or buy a pressure washer, under high pressure it will remove most of the peeling paint. Plan on hand scrapping left over peeling areas the pressure washer loosened up to complete the preparation of the wood

Next look for rusty nails or exposed nail heads which need to be reset and rusty nails primed with a rust inhibiting primer. Look for rotten or rotted wood that will need to be replaced and look for areas that may need to be caulked. Replace any siding or gutters or metal objects that have rotted. Windows may need to be re-glazed and if these are the type or broken cracked glass may need to be replaced. All part of the preparation process.

Caulking with a paint-able caulk material, preferably over 30 year type, is done on a house to prevent moisture from entering surfaces and causing decay. Caulking also adds a complete look to the paint job while having adding insulation value to your project, by sealing drafts. Read the directions on the caulking tube to allow ample time for drying before painting over it.

Priming can enhance the durability and coverage of the finish coat. Be sure to use a good high brand of primmer and paint. Cheap, low cost paints are obviously less durable and may not adhere to the surface as well as high quality paints. Top quality paints can be found at the Kelly Moore Paint store at American Floor Coverings of Oakhurst. Remember top quality paints offer better resistance to all paint failures and hold up better under weathering, saving you money in the long run. Call us at the Oakhurst Kelly Moore Decorating Center for assistance and paint problem solving….Phone: (559) 683-5565

Try to use a low sheen type of finish, it seems to be a harder finish and helps wiping off those pesky spider webs.

Important! As cracks may appear on wood siding, always inspect your home for this periodically. What happens is that surfaces are always expanding and contracting due to weather changes and temperatures, thereby cracking the wood. If these cracks are not taken care of by repainting, it will allow moisture into these areas, eventually causing paint problems.

Keep an eye out for mildew and clean when found, you can use a 50/50 bleach and water formula, brush and rinse, do this two times.

Keeping up with your home maintenance over the years can only be rewarding to you, in the fact you will have a nice looking and well protected house.

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Business Opportunity

Want to own a business in our beautiful mountain area? Here are four to choose from

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Luxury Home Listings

We have 13 area listings with asking prices of $1,500,000 or more. Have a look:

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Lower Priced Homes

We have 16 homes priced under $150,000. Good starter homes and some fixer-uppers.

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Bargain Priced Homes?

These are the lowest price per square foot, under $100.00, listings. There are many other factors involved in establishing market value, but here is a good place to start. Look for some fixer-upper properties here

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Want to see a custom look-up?

Would you like to see the current listings in a specific range, i.e. $270, 000 to $300,000, and/or a specific zip code? It’s easy. Just send an e-mail request to edbailey@sti.net and I will send you a link to the listings

For more featured property listings go to: http://www.edbaileyrealtor.com/featured.php

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This Month’s Featured Artist

Born and reared on a farm in the Catskill Mountains of New York, “I learned to love the outdoors and animals. Drawing came naturally to me and I pursued it throughout high school and later graduated from Art Instruction Schools in Minneapolis, Minnesota.” I have taken classes from several nationally-known artists and some well-known artists in the local area. “An artists never stops learning and should always be receptive to new techniques and challenges. The basis of any good painting is a good drawing. I feel God has blessed me with a gift of drawing and I want to share it with others.”

“I paint in a realistic manner with oils, watercolor, pastels and woodcarving. I am a signature award member of the Society of Western Artists, Women Artists of the West and the Alliance of California Artist.” Other art organizations include: Clovis Art Guild, Central California Woodcarvers, California Carver’s Guild and the National Woodcarvers Association. Subject matters include animals, wildlife, landscapes, old farm machinery, steam trains and portraits.

See more of Lola’s work at

40982 Highway 41

Located in the north end of Oakhurst (93644) in Gallery Row

(559)683-3345

Over 300 awards have been earned in many local, national, and international juried shows. Several works are available in limited edition prints and note cards.

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What's Happening

A Grand Night of the Arts

Leislie Dearing

Scholarship Fundraiser

March 20, 2010

6:30 – 9:30 p. m.

An Evening of Entertainment and Art

Featuring:

The Sierra Chamber Maids
Scholarship Recipients and Applicants
Raffles and Auctions
Hors D’oeuvres

Oakhurst Community Center

RSVP (559)642-4329

FresnoArts.net

Arts and Cultural Information in Fresno City and County

Robin Ralston has invited you to the event 'MICHAEL CHAPDELAINE AT COOLWATER CONCERTS' on FresnoArts.net!

Time: February 27, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm
Location: Coolwater Ranch in Ahwahnee
Organized By: Robin Ralston

Event Description:
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MICHAEL CHAPDELAINE
Saturday Feb. 27th 7:00
On Feb. 27th at 7:00 pm, Coolwater Concerts is very proud to present Mr. Michael Chapdelaine. This will be Michael's 2nd visit to Coolwater and we welcome him with great enthusiasm.

Chapdelaine has won top honors in five international guitar competitions, including First Prize in the Guitar Foundation of America Competition, the world’s most prestigious classical guitar competition. He has been awarded two National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Fellowships and holds a Master of Music degree from Florida State University. He studied with the great Segovia and has been Professor of Guitar at UNM since 1985.

See more details and RSVP on FresnoArts.net:

http://my.fresnoarts.net/events/event/show?id=852609%3AEvent%3A74374&xgi=2iVb4GZOowdvJ4&xg_source=msg_invite_event

Did You Know?

It’s Back to the Grind for the former Yosemite Coffee and Roasting Company, which was the former Daily Grind, and is now just “The Grind.” Owners Russ and Kaweah Byroads are taking the Grind back to what it used to be with; concerts, good coffee, and a soon to be expanded menu with lower prices. Maybe a return to live music soon?

40879 Highway 41 # C
Oakhurst, CA 93644-9644

(559) 683-8815
contact@yosemitegrind.com

Days	Hours
Monday	7am-7pm
Tuesday	7am-7pm
Wednesday	7am-7pm
Thursday	7am-7pm
Friday	7am-10pm
Saturday	7am-10pm
Sunday	7am-5pm

Come on, folks, let’s support the new (old) Grind. Let’s help bring back a good place to spend a pleasant evening with friends ,and family and good food all the time.

The Community Meal project at New Community United Methodist Church serves more than a hundred free meals every Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Everyone who comes through the door is welcome to share.

Rumors… Ross Clothing will occupy the former Gottschalks store in Oakhurst, and Dollar Tree will move into the store vacated by Miller Mountain Sports, which has relocated to the former Hi-Tec Shoe store property on Highway 41.

The Spirit Band, which plays at the 11:00 o’clock service at New Community United Methodist Church in Oakhurst, is made up of professional musicians from four successful valley and mountain musical groups; the Smooth Jazz Ensemble, the Sierra Chambermaids, Larkspur Band, and Wild Hare Band. They are Rudy Helm, guitar; Jackie Byers, piano and alto vocal: Monika Moulin, lead vocalist; Kirk Moulin, bass guitar and vocalist, Eddie Guzman, drums and featured vocalist; Lisa Guzman, featured vocalist. Together they are Awesome!!

You can find out how much your home is worth, for FREE without giving your life story to an internet based “lead generator” company from out of state, who will sell your information to a local REALTOR®. Get much more accurate information from a local trusted expert who knows the local market. I will be happy to do it for you, with no cost, obligation or commitment on your part. Find out what homes similar to yours have recently sold for, what sellers are asking for similar homes on the current market (competition), and asking

prices for other listings that have expired without sellers finding a buyer. Just go to: http://www.edbaileyrealtor.com/sellers.html and fill in information. Thanks.

You can rent the community room at Yosemite Gateway Association of REALTORS® (YGAOR) for your social or business events? The room seats 50 comfortably at tables. For more information call Katie or Bob at 559-683-2650

You can check on the license status, including disciplinary action if any, of any Real Estate Agent or Broker in California. Just click on this icon and follow instructions.

You can get top quality Voice Lessons, or Beginning Piano Lessons in Oakhurst. UCLA educated teacher, 25 years experience, with great references. Call Sheila at 642-4329

You can look up Madera County official property records? Just click on http://63.192.182.23/parcelview/pv_blank.aspx?g= and enter the address or Assessor’s Parcel Number. Call me if you need help. 559-676-2424

Share with Us

Do you have a question about our Oakhurst area? Do you have a real estate question?

Do you have a suggestion for additional features in this newsletter? Send me your thoughts and your ideas.

Also tell us, in 50 words or less, what you consider the most interesting of our Mountain Treasures, and why. Examples of Mountain Treasures: Timberline Gallery; Sierra Mono Museum; Mariposa County Courthouse; the Wild, Wonderful, King Museum (vintage clothing); the Children's Museum of the Sierra; Fresno Flats Historical Park; the California State Mining and Minerals Museum in Mariposa; Sierra Scenic Bypass; the Little Church on the Hill; the Talking Bear; Sierra Art Trails; the Elegant Auction; Heritage Days; the Fall Arts and Music Festival; the Loggers Jamboree; the Coarsegold Rodeo; the Christmas Tree Auction; the Honorary Mayor Contest; the Wild, Wonderful Chocolate Festival; Jazz on the Lake; the Bass Lake Fishing Derby; the Mountain Bear "Angels Amongst Us" Annual Awards Dinner; The Wall of Heroes Annual Awards Dinner; or name your own Mountain Treasure. E-mail it to: edbailey@sti.net You may call us at 559-676-2424 or toll free at 888-683-5193

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First Things to do before Painting the Exterior of Your House