ALL DOGS NEED TO BE REGISTERED BEFORE FEBRUARY 1ST, 2008 - The Del Norte Department of Agriculture would like to remind dog owners that they are in the second month of their annual open-licensing period. All dogs need to be registered before Feb. 1 to avoid penalties. For further information, call the Del Norte County Agriculture Department at 464-7235 or stop by the office at 2650 Washington Boulevard. 01/06/2008

 In today’s unpredictable Crescent City real estate market, sellers and buyers are willing to work together and make compromises to make the real estate transaction occur.  Without reasonable compromises between home sellers and home buyers in today’s real estate market, not many real estate transactions would be taking place and properties would be on the market longer than they should be.    One of the compromises a seller can make is to pay for the buyer’s reoccurring and non-reoccurring closing costs up to 3% of the purchase price.  (The lenders will not allow for more than 3% of the purchase price.) Sometimes buyers can barely qualify for the purchase itself, the home could be their first home purchase, and they do not have the enough savings to cover both the down payment and the ... 12/29/2007

Del Norte County has affordable California housing.  DON'T WAIT for prices to surge and inventory to shrink if you are in the market for a home.Our current inventory sits at 230 residential listings, down 27% from the high of 314 just a few months ago.  The current median price of a residential listing is $297,000, a bargain when you consider C.A.R. reports the November 2007 median price in California overall is $488,640.A sample listing in our median price range:4 bedroom2 bathroom2 car attached garage80 x 80 lotBuilt in 20051710 square feetArea of similar homesList price: $299,000The current LP/SP ratio (list price versus the actual sale price) for December is 94%, but if you take original list price into account it would be much lower.  If you purchased the sample listing using that... 12/26/2007

Today is the day before Christmas and we are in the mist of the holiday season, so I am sure everyone is feeling that special feeling for the holidays.  This is also the time of year to give thanks to the people around you that may have helped you along the way, whether it be in the real estate business or just your daily life.  I've received several cards from other professionals in my local business community which shows that they respect working with me and guarantees that I will be working with them in the years to come.   Last night I stopped by several clients' homes in my selling area and dropped off thank you cards or presents to the ones that have recently closed and have just moved into their new homes.  I stopped and chatted with each of them and caught up with what was going... 12/24/2007

Thavisak Lucky Syphanthong | Lucky Star Realty | 866-875-2279 1540 Plumas Street, Crescent City, CA 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $269,000 Year Built 1966 Sq Footage 1,586 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 0.50 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Owner will Carry! Great Investment!! ENJOY YOUR PRIVACY IN THIS SECLUDED HALF ACRE LOT! THIS VERY SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH HOME IS READY FORYOUR FAMILY. HOME HAS 2 LIVING ROOMS, EAT-IN DINNING, AND DOUBLE CAR DETACHED GARAGE. VIEW THIS PROPERTY TODAY see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Living room Dining room Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer Yard COMMUNITY FEATURES Garage parking ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: Thavisak Lucky Syphanthong Lucky Star Realty 866-875-22... 12/21/2007

Today I closed a transaction that was a couple months in the making.  It started back in October when we first started looking for the young couple's home in Crescent City.  The wife had just gotten a new job at the the Pelican Bay State Prison, and her career was financially successful enough that the family can live on her income in Del Norte County.  So once she heard the great news that she had received a job in Del Norte County, she contacted me right away and I was able to help her find her future home.But there was a big catch to the whole thing, it was not a simple move where they had the money to put down on a house and that was it, they had to sell their home in McKinleyville first!  Fortunately for them, I can understand where they are coming from (no pun intended) since I li... 12/21/2007

Today I showed about 5 different houses to a client that I have been working with for a while now (she has finally decided she is ready to start looking).  I first emailed her all the listings that matched her home search criteria and price range.  In Del Norte County, there are a variety of homes and many different types of homes in the same price range.  The homes I sent her varied from single family stick builts, to manufactured homes on land, to fixers, to newer but smaller homes and remodels.  She brought her son along who is five years old and has the energy of someone who just drank 10 Red-bulls!  He was jumping and running all over the place, a very energetic little kid.  But he was very smart, cute and intelligent at the same time.  The day would not have been as interesting wi... 12/15/2007

Well...the long awaited number one reason to move to Del Norte County has at long last revealed itself.  It came to me as I was cracking and eating God's gift to those of us that live on the coast.We have been the very thankful recipients of crab three times in the last week.  I like it best cold in a cocktail, but it's great in soup, crab cakes, and however else you want to prepare these decapod crustaceans.Opening weekend on December 1 provided eager Del Norters and consumers in the Bay Area and L.A. basin with loads of fresh crab (most of the crab was shipped live to these markets).  If you haven't experienced fresh Dungeness crab, you need to! Read other posts in my continuing series of 101 Reasons to Move to Crescent City, CA.Here are a few more reasons to move to Del Norte County:... 12/05/2007

Thavisak Lucky Syphanthong | Lucky Star Realty | 866-875-2279 1540 Plumas Street, Crescent City, CA 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $269,000 Year Built 1966 Sq Footage 1,586 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 0.50 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Owner will Carry! Great Investment!! ENJOY YOUR PRIVACY IN THIS SECLUDED HALF ACRE LOT! THIS VERY SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH HOME IS READY FORYOUR FAMILY. HOME HAS 2 LIVING ROOMS, EAT-IN DINNING, AND DOUBLE CAR DETACHED GARAGE. VIEW THIS PROPERTY TODAY see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Living room Dining room Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer Yard COMMUNITY FEATURES Garage parking ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info: Thavisak Lucky Syphanthong Lucky Star Realty 866-875-22... 12/02/2007

Recently, I commented on a blog about a Paul Bunyon and his blue ox, Babe.  I thought our very own Trees of Mystery in Klamath, Del Norte, CA, hosted the birthplace of the pair- seeing how large they are and the fables that are told.  Wow, so many Bunyons!  Paul Bunyon's birthplace appears to be in Bangor, ME, somewhere around 1834, http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/MEBANbunyan.html.  Also check out http://www.roadsideamerica.com/muffler/track.html  to see all the Paul Bunyons and other statues that roadsideamerica.com has to offer.  I never knew there were so many!  Hardly any of them have a blue ox.  Thanks to Elizabeth Weintraub, Sacramento Real Estate Broker.  This was fun.  Thanks again Fran Gatti - Crescent City, CA, for your post that prompted this post. 11/27/2007

Donna ZORN Real Estate With Information to Help a Decision ...    Home          Map        Gallery    Featured Properties   County Properties   Articles   Community  SimbaAKA "The King" & "Mambo King"1990 - January 10,2007Simba, Golden Retriever, was born in spring of 1990 at Phoenix Lake, CA in the foothills of the "Mother Lode" and grew up in the tiny Sierra Village of Arnold California. In 199, he moved to "Sunny Gasquet" where he has resided until his death in January 2007. Simba's longevity can be attributed to his diet of Science Diet Light (and a daily biscuit from his 'ol buddy Buzz) and plenty of exercise. Simba actually lived two full lives and enjoyed fishing, backpacking as well as swimming in the ocean and rivers. His favorite hike was a Lawrence and Barrett Lakes in the D... 11/26/2007

DID YOU KNOW THAT PARADISE AWAITS YOU IN THE REAL NORTHERN CALFORNIA; DEL NORTE COUNTY? ENCOMPASSING CRESCENT CITY, HIOUCHI, GASQUET, SMITH RIVER, FORT DICK AND KLAMATH, THIS COUNTY IS LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF THE THE OREGON BOARDER ON THE PACIFIC COAST WHERE REAL ESTATE IS STILL AFFORDABLE AND RECREATION IS ABUNDANT. VISIT WWW.DONNAZORN.COM AND WWW.NORTHERNCALIFORNIA.NET THEN COME VISIT. ONCE YOU EXPERIENCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE "REAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA", YOU WILL NEVER WANT TO LEAVE! Check it out!SPECTACULAR GETAWAY! YOU WON'T BELIEVE IT! SAFE, SECLUDED, AND AFFORDABLE. VACATION IN DEL NORTE COUNTY AT THE MIDDLE FORK RANCH.This is one of the most spectacular vacation spots on the "Wild and Scenic Smith River"; The Middle Fork Ranch. It is accessible at Highway 199 via a swinging wa... 11/26/2007

Most people I talk to think of the San Frnancisco, (Bay area) as "Northern California". Well, check us out at www.northerncalifornia.net and/or www.donnazorn.com for information on real estate in Crescent City, Hiouchi, Gasquert, Ft Dick, Smith River and Klamath. The entire population of Del Norte County is under 30 thousand and over 80% of the county is National Recreation area. Visit our area and experience being in an area where an unhurried lifestye is second to none.I recently returned from a weeks vacation on the East Coast, visiting Atlantic City, Philadelphia and Baltimore and upon my return appreciated so much the quality of life of this magnificent area. Come see for yourself!  11/26/2007

The Del Norte High Warriors took on the Healdsburg Greyhounds Friday night at Mike Whalen field in Crescent City and prevailed 25-14.The number 3 seed Warriors sent the number 2 seed Greyhounds packing to move within one game of the NCS championship in Oakland.Coach Lewis Nova said, "Our kids rose to the occasion in the second half," and, "Dang it, you guys have all the character in the world."Junior Cody Hoffman had a game that could only be described as brilliant, which may be considered an understatement by some, with four touchdowns, including a 67-yard punt return for a touchdown.  Hoffman had five catches for 117 yards and two touchdowns, 35 yards rushing and one touchdown and two interceptions of defense.Junior Trevor Coulson and junior Tanner Brown also had big games.  The Grey... 11/25/2007

Sooo.  In today's Crescent City, CA newspaper there were absolutely no advertisements for Open Houses by any Realty company.  Therefore, today I have no direct competition with my Open House.  I've had a couple of visitors.  One has invested already and just wanted to see how steady the prices were.  Another couple was looking more for something to rent.I have been able to meet alot of great people, but it seems that all of their money is tied up in day to day activities.  Many of the people that I have met during my Open Houses seem to be struggling just to make ends meet, and do not have enough discretionary spending available to invest in another property or primary residence.Credit and loan approvals have become lost arts to the typical consumer as many people's credit is less than ... 11/24/2007

This weekend will be during the Thanksgiving Holiday.  I am considering doing an Open House this weekend.   However, I'm not sure what the turnout may be like.  There may be families looking to move closer to each other and have the time to look around this weekend.  There may be no interest in home buying since holidays are usually exclusively family oriented downtime while everyone takes a break from life to enjoy it.  Also, maybe those who could afford to buy have left the area to visit family in other areas this weekend.  I think I might just give it a shot at 980 El Dorado Street, 570 Reddy Avenue, and 1540 Plumas Street (all in Crescent City, CA) on both days this Thanksgiving weekend, just to find out. 11/21/2007

Downpouring Rainy days are good days for buyers to scrutinize houses because the leaks will be clearly visible.  Check the walls, windows, doorways, floors, ceilings, upper crawlspaces and skylights for discolorations, wet spots, or even puddles.  If you don't want to get wet while looking around the outside of the prospective new home, wait until the storm clears or come by the morning after a storm, before the sun burns bright, to check for the presence of leaks.Some homebuying decisions can easily be made with the help of the wet weather.  Rain is an excellent test of a home's durability here in Crescent City, California.  At least the buyer will have an opportunity to see the home in its worst presentable condition (wet and weathered), which may be very well indeed!  It could even b... 11/20/2007

Tomorrow there will be a meeting with many citizens of Crescent City, CA who are dedicated to encouraging and creating INCENTIVES for all businesses and community properties to keep their property locations maintained.  Maintaining the building structures, pulling weeds, painting, fixing broken windows, clearing debris from parking lots, clearing sidewalks, and cutting back hedges, are some of the issues this meeting will be addressing.  A few other ideas include flower themes in highway medians, signs for Crescent City attractions, holiday decorations throughout the county, and increasing publicity of historical and mural interests.  Tune in again to see what changes ordinary citizens are making to make Crescent City, CA one of the best oceanfront cities to live in! 11/13/2007

Spacious Family Home on Large Corner Lot!! 210 Joaquin Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 Click to View Show Great family home!! Great Price! Great Family Home! Enjoy your own Secret Garden on this lovely 0.30 acres property in the heart of town! This is a nicer 4 bedroom 1.75 bath-well maintained homein a wonderful neighborhood. The kitchen is equipped with a newer dishwasher,electric stove and refrigerator and new roof installed last year. There are flowers and fruit trees surrounding the house. Current updates are being made including new fixtures and landscaping. Make this your new home today and enjoy your beautifully landscaped backyard tomorrow! Call Lucky today for more details. Details Asking Price: $265,000 MLS: 60981 Sq. Feet: 1729 Lot Size: 0.3 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.75 Gara... 11/10/2007

Today our office met with a local prominent real estate mortgage company, North Coast Mortgage http://northcoast-mortgage.com/index.php, to discuss their loan products and services available to home buyers in today's market.  They all seemed very knowledgeable and comprehensive of their loan products and although times have changed and lending guidelines have changed, there are still loan products out their for most people to buy a home.  It is just a matter of qualifying the buyers and fitting the loan products to each different home buyer and their purchasing scenario.  There are federal and state funded, approved loans out there and it is just a matter of looking and qualifying. For a list of North Coast Mortgages loan products, go to  http://northcoast-mortgage.com/programs.php.  Be... 11/09/2007