CALIFORNIA PINES in Modoc County is a beautiful community surrounded by 2 million acres of the Modoc National Forest in Northern California. Lots of ponds for fishing and wild animals such as deer, etc on complex. This unimproved 1 acre lot is on a buildable land with a lovely view of the snow capped mountains.
This is rural living, the California Pines development includes a club house, restaurant, lodge, various lakes and lots of interesting roads to test your SUV and sense of direction. The county has a small airport and of course the town of Alturas offers sufficient commercial havens to reload your frig and medicine cabinet. This is unimproved property meaning no electricity, sewer or water but the power grid is in the area. Some owners use either solar power, a generator or pay for a hookup to the electric grid. A water well and septic tank are necessary. Roads are graded but not paved. Snow and rain add to the highlands atmosphere.
Seller has a California real estate broker's license.
OWNER IS WILLING TO CARRY WITH A REASONABLE DOWN!

LOT 5 BLOCK 71 UNIT 5 Parcel 041-661-29-11

Price is only $4,800 - way below other lots selling there - http://www.calpines.com/

Nice 1 bedroom rental with yard close to city hall and the center of town.  Utilities are paid for by the landlord.  This is a duplex located at 425 Mooney Drive, unit "B". 

Price:  $830 per month

Security Deposit:  $1000

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The West San Gabriel Valley offers very affordable homes as compared to the rest of Los Angeles county. The West San Gabriel Valley is your best destination for living well and working hard. Corporate executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs all flourish here. Workers, skilled or unskilled, are eagerly welcomed in this economically the thriving West San Gabriel Valley which is made up of 32 diverse communities and municipalities. In addition, you will find an ever-expanding education and training in many of the communities that deliver future success. The West San Gabriel Valley is in the center of just about everything that Southern California has to offer.  Furthermore, depending on your curiosity and thirst for travel experiences, a 30 minute to two hour drive from the West San Gabriel Valley takes you to lakes, rivers, mountain resorts, wilderness areas, high- and low-desert national parks, miles and miles of seashore, Indian casinos.  Yet, you are close to the birth city of Los Angeles!
 

The West San Gabriel Valley of Southern Calfornia has many well known attractions which include:  Santa Racetrack in Arcadia, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, the mission in San Gabriel, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, the Huntington Library, and much more!

You will find the Norton Simon Museum which houses many famous impressionist paintings, ranging from Renoir to Degas.  Among the masterpieces here are no fewer than 45 works by Picasso.

In addition, do not miss a chance to visit the Huntington Library which houses many famous art collections as well as their famous botanical gardens. This library is known as the home of Thomas Gainsborough's iconic The Blue Boy.  The Huntington Libray is free to Southern California visitors 1 Thursday a month.  It is one of the most impressive portrait galleries in the world.

You will also find at the Huntington botonical gardens one of West San Gabriel Valley's most exciting new attractions, the Garden of Flowering Fragrance, commonly known as the Chinese Garden.  This garden was inspired by ancient Chinese traditions.  The garden highlights the already scenic landscapes of the Huntington's surrounding area with man-made ponds, lotus and plum flowers, pagodas, etc. as well as traditional Chinese architecture.

For a different cultural tradition, visit the San Gabriel Mission.  It is the oldest mission in Los Angeles County.  In fact, it is considered to be the birthplace of Ls Angeles. Visitors can take guided tours of the mission building and grounds.  The mission can be found in the city of San Gabriel.

While in Pasadena, you might want to visit the Aztec Motel.  This motel can be found on the corner of Foothill and Magnolia.  It has one of the most unique vintage gems on historic Route 66.  Stained glass and brass railings embellish the Native American-themed lobby of this restored 1925 hotel

In addition, you will find a number of amazing homes in the West San Gabriel Valley. I suggest that you tour the Gamble House, a stunning piece of architecture that defines the arts and crafts movement. I also suggest that you drive the streets of Oakland, Arden and Oak Knoll Avenues in Pasadena or California Blvd. in San Marino where the street is lined with opulent mansions.

Horticultural treats are in store at The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden which is 127 acres.  It is an arboretum, botanical garden, and historical site nestled into hills near the San Gabriel Mountains, at 301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA. The cottage located at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden was made famous by the TV series Fantasy Island.  It is open daily during business hours, for a fee.

If you like hiking, you might which to hike the trails that can be found at The Arroyo Seco, in the hills surrounding the Rose Bowl.  However, other hiking trails can be found in West San Gabriel Valley since the area is at the base to the San Gabriel Mountains.

The Upton Sinclair House, home to activist and author Upton Sinclair, can be found in the city of Monrovia.  It is a National Historic Landmark.

In addition, the city of Monrovia has been used extensively for filming many TV shows, movies and commercials.  You might be surprised to find that the CBS drama "Picket Fences" was filmed throughout Monrovia.  The Monrovia City Hall began the city hall of the fictional Rome, Wisconsin Sheriff's Office and the nearby United Methodist Church used as the Logan County Courthouse.

Finally, if you are a horse racing fan, you will not want to miss Santa Anita Park which is the premium thoroughbred racetrack in the United States and located in Arcadia, a major city in the West San Gabriel Valley.  It is known for offering some of the prominent racing events in the United States during the autumn and in winter months.  Racing at Santa Anita began in 1934 and the track has grown to be considered the best in wintertime horse racing in the United States and around the world.  The horse racing track is home of numerous prestigious horse races including both the Santa Anita Derby and the Santa Anita Handicap.
 

The first important step that might take some time is getting your home ready to sell. Even if you've just renovated, there is a way to you're your home presentable to viewers, so that a potential buyer can visualize how he or she sees the home the way they would like it decorated. This process is known as 'staging'. It basically involves cleaning up clutter and allowing for as much clean space available.

The next step is best done with a realtor and involves pricing your home. A realtor will help you figure out what your home is worth by determining factors like how the real estate market is, the neighborhood your home is located in and how much house you are offering. You may have an opinion about what you think the property is worth, but it's best to ask a selling price based on statistics that really tell it like it is.

Interview a few real estate agents before you hire one. The best real estate agent will listen to you and put your interests and needs first. A real estate agent will have the skills to use analytical and marketing techniques to make sure you sell your home in a timely fashion for a price that hopefully pleases you. A real estate agent will also list your property as an "open", "exclusive" or "exclusive right to sell" listing. An open listing allows you to sell the home yourself, and you will only pay a selling broker's commission. An exclusive agency listing is like an open listing, except the broker can work with another brokerage that could have a buyer who makes an offer you can't refuse. In this case, both brokers split the commission that you pay. Exclusive right-to-sell is the most common and allows the broker the exclusive right to earn a commission by representing you and supplying the buyer. You will pay for the listing and selling broker fees.

When a buyer is interested in your home, a home inspection will be arranged. Make sure that your home will pass inspection by make necessary minor repairs before hand or be prepared to lower the price is defects are found.

When the house closes (close escrow), your property deed, reconveyance and deed of trust will be recorded in public records, and a title will let you and your agent know that it has been recorded. Keep in mind that once this is done, the buyer has possession right and you may be asked to move that day

Everyone dreams about buying a "dream" home. Just thinking about what it looks like, room by room - the inside and outside - every minute detail is fun, especially if it is your very first home. We all have a "dream home" in our head, whether it is a first home, second home or vacation home. With any luck at all, one day, we may own one.

These days, buying a dream home is obtainable with a myriad of mortgages available and interest rates that are certainly manageable. But before signing on the dotted line there are some things you should consider, so that your dream home doesn't turn into a nightmare.

The most important factor in buying a dream home is knowing what you want and choosing exactly what you are looking for. Look at many homes by attending open hours, private views and taking video tours via the Internet. When you have narrowed your choices, contact a realtor. A realtor will give you further information about the property you are interested and help you make the right decisions throughout the purchasing process.

Keep in mind that the less money you put down on a new home, the higher the monthly payment will be, so try to have cash up front to keep the payments lower, and make sure that your credit is good and has been for at least one year before you purchase a home. Paying every credit card bill, rent, car payments and other debts when they are due every month, will almost guarantee that your credit rating is in good shape.

Make sure your finances are in order and adequate to, not only maintain a mortgage, but to have the additional ongoing funds necessary for upkeep of your home after the initial purchase. Additional expenses can include things like property taxes, assessments, insurances, maintenance and other unexpected expenses. Property taxes can be deceiving because they can change yearly. Take a look at the past history of property taxes in the area and see if they have stayed the same for a number of years and how often the tax assessor values the property. See how recently renovations have been made on the home and if these improvements have been figured into the tax assessment. If you overlook these important considerations, your home may end up in foreclosure, which is an option no one wants to have to face.

If you have children, you must also know what the school district is rated in the area and recognize that this too may play a factor in higher taxes. If the area you are considering is in a period of economic growth, new teachers, policemen, firemen and other city personnel will probably be hired - another key indication taxes may or soon will be higher.

Lastly, enjoy your home. Owning real estate involves contracts, loans, and taxes, but ultimately what's most important is that homeownership should be a wonderful experience. Enjoy!

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