Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
HELP SAVE THE TURTLES!!
Don't you just love turtles? Angler's Cove is home to huge, slow moving turtles that are fun to observe during our walks along the pond. You may not know, however, and for whatever reason, turtles try to cross Ingram Pkwy. Who knows where they think they are going, but suffice it to say, this is a very dangerous endeavor. I have picked up a turtle from the middle of Ingram to bring to the waters edge on more than 1 occasion and recently a cyclist competitor stopped during his race to save a turtle taking a stroll on Ingram. The City of Lincoln does not monitor the traffic at the bend of Ingram adjacent to the pond and golf course approaching Rustic Ranch Lane so I expect turtles crossing in this vicinity will continue to be killed unless something is done. It distresses me to report that a turtle was killed recently and we just can't have that!!!
Sooooo, I had a sign made that I placed on Ingram in the area that has had the most turtle traffic. For however long this sign remains, I hope it will remind people to take it slow and to help protect these precious reptiles!! BTW I did contact the City of Lincoln to learn what would be involved to post a permanent sign, but Engineer Director, Bruce Burnsworth, informed me due to budget cuts and employee lay offs, it was doubtful the City was in a position to do anything about this for now. I will follow up with contacting the HOA regarding this issue. I hope they listen...
FOOD FOR THOUGHT JUNE 16, 2010
GOOD MORNING, JOE!
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
Men are disturbed not by things that happen, but by their opinions of the things that happen.
Epictetus (55-135)
Ever feel yourself getting perturbed by something that happens during your day? Ever have the urge to say something about it, when silence might be the best approach? Perhaps you feel the need to make a judgment about each situation that arises.
Maybe it's time to slow down a bit. As the song says, The truth is - none of us have the right to judge others, nor their actions. We can control only one thing - our own actions. If there is something to be judged, it would be our reaction to things that happen, not the events themselves.
In Stephen Covey's "Seven Habits," Habit #5 says, "Seek first to understand, then to be understood." In explaining, Covey states that "People do not see the world as it is; they see it as they are - or as they have been conditioned to be." He goes on to make the simple statement that "When you understand, you don't judge."
Once you take the time to understand each situation, there is no longer a need to judge. Interestingly, when others realize that you no longer make those judgments, you will find that they no longer judge you either. Want to free yourself from being disturbed about the events of the day? Just follow the advice of Epictetus, who said, "When considering the future, remember that all situations unfold as they do regardless of how we feel about them. Our hopes and fears sway us, not events themselves."
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
Men are disturbed not by things that happen, but by their opinions of the things that happen.
Epictetus (55-135)
LIGHTEN UP!
Ever feel yourself getting perturbed by something that happens during your day? Ever have the urge to say something about it, when silence might be the best approach? Perhaps you feel the need to make a judgment about each situation that arises.
Maybe it's time to slow down a bit. As the song says, The truth is - none of us have the right to judge others, nor their actions. We can control only one thing - our own actions. If there is something to be judged, it would be our reaction to things that happen, not the events themselves.
In Stephen Covey's "Seven Habits," Habit #5 says, "Seek first to understand, then to be understood." In explaining, Covey states that "People do not see the world as it is; they see it as they are - or as they have been conditioned to be." He goes on to make the simple statement that "When you understand, you don't judge."
Once you take the time to understand each situation, there is no longer a need to judge. Interestingly, when others realize that you no longer make those judgments, you will find that they no longer judge you either. Want to free yourself from being disturbed about the events of the day? Just follow the advice of Epictetus, who said, "When considering the future, remember that all situations unfold as they do regardless of how we feel about them. Our hopes and fears sway us, not events themselves."
Monday, April 26, 2010
MARKET PREPARATION IS THE KEY TO TOP DOLLAR SALES!!
By Award Winning Interior Designer and Your Neighborhood Realtor® Kirby Riggs
Review “Tips and Tricks” on my website: www.KirbyRiggs.com! These helpful suggestions will assist in guiding you through the sometimes overwhelming task of preparing your home for market. Trust me, the more you do to prepare your home for market, the more money you can expect to pocket at the close of escrow. The psychological benefits to previewing a home that has special sensory appeal will reward seller’s efforts and expenditures ten fold!! First impressions, starting at the curb, are critical! With my help as a former interior designer turned real estate Broker/Home Stager, we can make a difference in capturing the most interest in your property.
Kirby's Staging Chic© Services:
Consultation: Free to listing clients
Assessment and Summation of work to be done.
Recommendations of tasks to be performed.
Selection of colors, materials and trade services
Recommendations regarding
Furniture Rearrangement
Furniture/Accessory Removal, Storage
Furniture rental
Accessorizing
Plant Services
Landscaping: Yard clean-up, weeding, flower placement
Timeline scheduled
Overseeing all work in progress adhering to critical, market preparation timelines.
Although consultation services are part of my 'Secret Service' Seller’s Advantage found on my website: www.KirbyRiggs.com including a detailed guideline for all home preparations, depending on the extent of staging the seller may be responsible for rental furniture costs, however, this is usually a minimal cost at best compared to the return on investment! A vacant home should definitely be staged, partially or completely. I always recommend staging the kitchen, bathrooms, and focal living space (i.e. living room, family room or combination). Of-course, it never hurts to stage the entire home for the most beautiful results. Rule of thumb....The more complete the staging of your home, the higher the return resulting in a faster sale!!
Let me help you help yourself to the highest possible sale price! Call today (916) 580-8888 for a free ½ hour staging consultation and discover for yourself the “Secret Service Seller’s Advantage”.
Review “Tips and Tricks” on my website: www.KirbyRiggs.com! These helpful suggestions will assist in guiding you through the sometimes overwhelming task of preparing your home for market. Trust me, the more you do to prepare your home for market, the more money you can expect to pocket at the close of escrow. The psychological benefits to previewing a home that has special sensory appeal will reward seller’s efforts and expenditures ten fold!! First impressions, starting at the curb, are critical! With my help as a former interior designer turned real estate Broker/Home Stager, we can make a difference in capturing the most interest in your property.
Kirby's Staging Chic© Services:
Consultation: Free to listing clients
Assessment and Summation of work to be done.
Recommendations of tasks to be performed.
Selection of colors, materials and trade services
Recommendations regarding
Furniture Rearrangement
Furniture/Accessory Removal, Storage
Furniture rental
Accessorizing
Plant Services
Landscaping: Yard clean-up, weeding, flower placement
Timeline scheduled
Overseeing all work in progress adhering to critical, market preparation timelines.
Although consultation services are part of my 'Secret Service' Seller’s Advantage found on my website: www.KirbyRiggs.com including a detailed guideline for all home preparations, depending on the extent of staging the seller may be responsible for rental furniture costs, however, this is usually a minimal cost at best compared to the return on investment! A vacant home should definitely be staged, partially or completely. I always recommend staging the kitchen, bathrooms, and focal living space (i.e. living room, family room or combination). Of-course, it never hurts to stage the entire home for the most beautiful results. Rule of thumb....The more complete the staging of your home, the higher the return resulting in a faster sale!!
Let me help you help yourself to the highest possible sale price! Call today (916) 580-8888 for a free ½ hour staging consultation and discover for yourself the “Secret Service Seller’s Advantage”.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT !!
GOOD MORNING, JOE!
DON'T LISTEN!
Someone once said, "When I was in my twenties, I worried about what others thought of me. When I was in my forties, I didn't care what they thought of me, and when I was in my sixties, I realized they weren't thinking about me at all." Who hasn't had a parent or friend tell us "What will people think?" How easy it is to let the influence of others govern our actions. By listening to others, then carrying out our lives to the tune they wish us to play, we are but puppets. One of "Aesop's Fables" addressed the same issue.
It told of an old man, a boy, and a donkey making their way down a hill. As the boy rode, while the old man led the donkey, they overheard a neighbor comment about the shame of making the old man walk. The next turn in the road saw both man and boy astride the donkey, and the next passer-by shook his head at the shame of putting such a load on the poor donkey. By the time the two reached the final turn in the road, they were seen carrying the donkey on a pole.
The message, of course, was that we should not live our lives to satisfy the expectations of others. It is up to us to set a clear direction for our own lives, and then follow that path to the exclusion of others.
It's really about choices, isn't it? We get to make our own choices in life. When we fail to do so, we have still made a choice - that being to let others make our choices for us. As the final days of the year approach, it's an excellent time to let your vision take hold, to set a bold new direction for your life in the coming year. Make some choices - no matter what "they" think!
It told of an old man, a boy, and a donkey making their way down a hill. As the boy rode, while the old man led the donkey, they overheard a neighbor comment about the shame of making the old man walk. The next turn in the road saw both man and boy astride the donkey, and the next passer-by shook his head at the shame of putting such a load on the poor donkey. By the time the two reached the final turn in the road, they were seen carrying the donkey on a pole.
The message, of course, was that we should not live our lives to satisfy the expectations of others. It is up to us to set a clear direction for our own lives, and then follow that path to the exclusion of others.
It's really about choices, isn't it? We get to make our own choices in life. When we fail to do so, we have still made a choice - that being to let others make our choices for us. As the final days of the year approach, it's an excellent time to let your vision take hold, to set a bold new direction for your life in the coming year. Make some choices - no matter what "they" think!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
DECEMBER 2009
DECEMBER 2009
18 SALES
1. MILLPOND, 601 Geary Ln, Listed 10/22/09 $238k, Sold 12/21/09 $235k
2. SEQUOIA, 1888 Stone House Ln, Listed 11/9/09 $239k, Sold 12/16/09 $235k
3. MILLPOND, 1113 Ivy Arbor Ln, Listed 7/27/09 $238.9k, Sold 12/21/09 $238k
4. TRINITY, 120 Stags Leap Ln, Listed 7/2/09 $258k, Sold 12/30/09 $258k-SS
5. TRINITY, 973 Gold Nugget Cir, Listed 6/29/09 $275k, Sold 12/23/09 $268k
6. TEHAMA, 1440 Periwinkle Listed 10/16/09 $279.9k, Sold 12/04/09 $275k-REO
7. TRINITY, 1529 Avian Hill Place, Listed 9/29/09 $329.8k, Sold 12/16/09 $314k
8. PLUMAS. 101 Cinnamon Teal Ct, Listed 11/03/09 $339.9k, Sold $319.5k-REO
9. PINE HILL, 1870 Crocker Ln, Listed 7/24/09 $384.9k, Sold 12/29/09 $331k
10. LASSEN, 640 Hopkins ln, Listed 8/17/09 $349.5k, Sold 12/10/09 $335k
11. ECHO RIDGE, 2200 Winding Way, Listed 10/21/09 $349.9k, Sold 12/16/09 $345k
12. LASSEN, 905 Magnolia Ln,Listed 10/23/09 $355k, Sold 12/15/09 $345k
13. BRIDGEGATE, 888 Greenridge Ct, Listed 12.5/09 $ 350k, Sold 12/7/09 $350k
14. TAHOE, 1845 Starview Ln, Listed 1/3/09 $379.9k, Sold 12/23/09 $379k
15. PLUMAS,1110 Sun Valley Loop, Listed 8/3/09 $419k, Sold 12/10/09 $395k
16. ANNADEL, 1562 Summerhill Ln, Listed 4/4/09 $498k, Sold 12/22/09 $475k-OS
17. SONOMA, 2303 Walden View Ln, Listed 9/1/09 $515k, Sold 12/8/09 $515k-REO
18. TIBURON, 2005 Farmgate Ln, Listed 7/6/09 $585k, Sold 12/8/09 $562k
KIRBY RIGGS ASSOCIATES
Servicing Residential Real Estate Since 1984
Reliable Results You Can Bank On!
Listing Homes Designed to Sell for More !!
18 SALES
1. MILLPOND, 601 Geary Ln, Listed 10/22/09 $238k, Sold 12/21/09 $235k
2. SEQUOIA, 1888 Stone House Ln, Listed 11/9/09 $239k, Sold 12/16/09 $235k
3. MILLPOND, 1113 Ivy Arbor Ln, Listed 7/27/09 $238.9k, Sold 12/21/09 $238k
4. TRINITY, 120 Stags Leap Ln, Listed 7/2/09 $258k, Sold 12/30/09 $258k-SS
5. TRINITY, 973 Gold Nugget Cir, Listed 6/29/09 $275k, Sold 12/23/09 $268k
6. TEHAMA, 1440 Periwinkle Listed 10/16/09 $279.9k, Sold 12/04/09 $275k-REO
7. TRINITY, 1529 Avian Hill Place, Listed 9/29/09 $329.8k, Sold 12/16/09 $314k
8. PLUMAS. 101 Cinnamon Teal Ct, Listed 11/03/09 $339.9k, Sold $319.5k-REO
9. PINE HILL, 1870 Crocker Ln, Listed 7/24/09 $384.9k, Sold 12/29/09 $331k
10. LASSEN, 640 Hopkins ln, Listed 8/17/09 $349.5k, Sold 12/10/09 $335k
11. ECHO RIDGE, 2200 Winding Way, Listed 10/21/09 $349.9k, Sold 12/16/09 $345k
12. LASSEN, 905 Magnolia Ln,Listed 10/23/09 $355k, Sold 12/15/09 $345k
13. BRIDGEGATE, 888 Greenridge Ct, Listed 12.5/09 $ 350k, Sold 12/7/09 $350k
14. TAHOE, 1845 Starview Ln, Listed 1/3/09 $379.9k, Sold 12/23/09 $379k
15. PLUMAS,1110 Sun Valley Loop, Listed 8/3/09 $419k, Sold 12/10/09 $395k
16. ANNADEL, 1562 Summerhill Ln, Listed 4/4/09 $498k, Sold 12/22/09 $475k-OS
17. SONOMA, 2303 Walden View Ln, Listed 9/1/09 $515k, Sold 12/8/09 $515k-REO
18. TIBURON, 2005 Farmgate Ln, Listed 7/6/09 $585k, Sold 12/8/09 $562k
KIRBY RIGGS ASSOCIATES
Servicing Residential Real Estate Since 1984
Reliable Results You Can Bank On!
Listing Homes Designed to Sell for More !!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
NOVEMBER 2009
NOVEMBER 2009
14 SALES
1. WOODLEAF, 1143 Barnswood Loop, Listed 8/4/09 $199k, Sold 11/10/09 $199k
2. BRIDGEGATE, 264 Saddlehorn Loop, Listed 9/4/09 $289k, Sold 11/18/09 $273k
3. ALPINE, 180 Stags Leap Ln, Listed 9/4/09 $284.9k, Sold 11/18/09 $279.9k-REO
4. ALMANOR, 1733 Leander Ln, Listed 8/12/09 $299k, Sold 11/10/09 $285k
5. PINE HILL, 224 Gazebo Ct, Listed 9/4/09 $ 319k, Sold 11/13/09 $293k
6. PINE HILL, 1130 Shadow Glen Ln, Listed 10/2/09 $299.9k, Sold 11/25/09 $295k
7. PINE HILL, 2248 Winding Way, Listed 6/7/09 $$324.5k, Sold 11/13/09 $324.5k
8. SANTA CRUZ, 1394 Truchard Ln, Listed 10/14/09 $349.9k, Sold 11/18/09 $349k
9. PLUMAS, 1302 Mockingbird Ln, Listed 8/1/09 $374.5k Sold 11/17/09 $365k
10. VENTURA, 357 Daylily Ln, Listed 7/14/09 $419.9k, Sold 11/13/09 $395k
11. ANNADEL, 2100 Briarcliff Ln, Listed 9/15/09 $500k, Sold 11/2/09 $475k-OS
12. MEADOWGATE, 1815 SpringvaleListed 8/15/09 $624.5k, Sold 11/30/09 $595k-OS
13. TIBURON, 2748 Winding Way, Listed 9/12/09 $698k, Sold 11/16/09 $650k-OS
14. SANTA BARBARA, 156 Sawmill Ln, Listed7/16/09 $699k, Sold 11/02/09 $665k
14 SALES
1. WOODLEAF, 1143 Barnswood Loop, Listed 8/4/09 $199k, Sold 11/10/09 $199k
2. BRIDGEGATE, 264 Saddlehorn Loop, Listed 9/4/09 $289k, Sold 11/18/09 $273k
3. ALPINE, 180 Stags Leap Ln, Listed 9/4/09 $284.9k, Sold 11/18/09 $279.9k-REO
4. ALMANOR, 1733 Leander Ln, Listed 8/12/09 $299k, Sold 11/10/09 $285k
5. PINE HILL, 224 Gazebo Ct, Listed 9/4/09 $ 319k, Sold 11/13/09 $293k
6. PINE HILL, 1130 Shadow Glen Ln, Listed 10/2/09 $299.9k, Sold 11/25/09 $295k
7. PINE HILL, 2248 Winding Way, Listed 6/7/09 $$324.5k, Sold 11/13/09 $324.5k
8. SANTA CRUZ, 1394 Truchard Ln, Listed 10/14/09 $349.9k, Sold 11/18/09 $349k
9. PLUMAS, 1302 Mockingbird Ln, Listed 8/1/09 $374.5k Sold 11/17/09 $365k
10. VENTURA, 357 Daylily Ln, Listed 7/14/09 $419.9k, Sold 11/13/09 $395k
11. ANNADEL, 2100 Briarcliff Ln, Listed 9/15/09 $500k, Sold 11/2/09 $475k-OS
12. MEADOWGATE, 1815 SpringvaleListed 8/15/09 $624.5k, Sold 11/30/09 $595k-OS
13. TIBURON, 2748 Winding Way, Listed 9/12/09 $698k, Sold 11/16/09 $650k-OS
14. SANTA BARBARA, 156 Sawmill Ln, Listed7/16/09 $699k, Sold 11/02/09 $665k
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