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“Yosemite Gateway Properties and Lifestyles”

NEWSLETTER

July 2008

Edited and published by Ed Bailey, GRI, Broker Associate with Oakhurst Real Estate, Oakhurst, California, U. S. A.

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Oakhurst Area Real Estate

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 area living

Ed Note

Can thousands of dollars be saved when a home is sold without benefit of a REALTOR®? Yes, if we’re talking about the buyer saving money.

According to research by the National Association of REALTORS®, the median purchase price of homes sold by owner is more than 15 percent lower than those sold through an agent.

Savvy investors, watch carefully for FSBO ads looking to buy property below market value. Then, they usually go to a REALTOR® to handle the resale, for a quicker turn around at a more profitable price.

FSBO is not a good way to sell a home. It is a good way to buy one, if you know what you’re doing, and are willing to assume some risks.

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Shall we Dance?

Join us for

Monthly Ballroom Dances on the Fourth Sunday of Each Month 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM

At Oakhurst Community Center

Sponsored by Vision Academy of the Arts Scholarship Fund

Live Music featuring the Popular Mellowtones

Formal Dance Instruction in one of a variety of American and Latin Ballroom Dances for the first 30 minutes of each session

Then dancing and fun for the whole family

Admission $10.00 per person

$25.00 per family

Information: (559)676-2424

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Mountain Housing Market Report

For the month of June unit sales were 36% below last year, but up 11% over May sales. Median purchase price was 12% below last year but unchanged from May figures. To receive a copy of the complete

FREE Mountain Area MARKETWATCH Report Send your e-mail address to EdBailey@sti.net, and I will send you the report

If You're Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home in our mountain area, this is a valuable report you should see. It summarizes all sales and median selling prices through the local MLS for the most recent 6 months, and the most recent 2 months. It also shows monthly sales figures and median purchase prices compared to the same months last year. It also tracks month to month sales showing the trends. The report is updated on the first of each month. Whether considering an asking price, or an offering price, get it right with the latest market information. It's FREE.

Featured Homes for Sale

Courtesy Oakhurst Real Estate

Cozy 2 bedroom 2 bath home in Sierra Sky Ranch area

What a great get-away, second home or residence

At just $235.000

ALSO

Large, Beautiful, Mountain Home in Fish Camp’s Alpine Village – Two Miles From Yosemite National Park – 20 minutes from Bass Lake

Asking Price has been reduced by $100,000!!! to $659,000!!!

Must see to appreciate.

Home has 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, decks on 3 levels, a wet bar loft, year around stream, and lot’s of great features

An 11’ X 12’ entrance room
could be easily made into a third bathroom as a part of a master suite

Click here to see Visual Tour

ALSO

Great Horse Property on Grub Gulch Road 600 – Near Raymond

$599,500

This beautiful 1700+ square home of rich wood, wood, and more wood inside and out, is atop a gentle knoll with views, views, and more views. It is on 47+ acres of great horse property with plenty of stalls and cross fencing, plus lots of storage, a large workshop and 2 wells.

For information and/or an appointment to see this ranching area treasure, call Ed Bailey, Broker Associate, Oakhurst Real Estate. (559)676-2424 or send e-mail to Ed@EdBaileyRealtor.com

ALSO

Charming Rustic Mountain Home in Historic Sugar Pine

Reduced to $199,999!!!!

Virtual Tour http://www.tourfactory.com/s385335

Peaceful tri-level home in historic Sugar Pine. Originally built in 1920s, since then, many improvements have been made. Wonderful deck to enjoy the mountain air and scenery. Backyard has water feature and outdoor fireplace for roasting marshmallows, tri-tips, or for intimate social gatherings. Third bedroom/bath (studio apartment) addition not permitted but built by local contractor. "Secret room" could be used as fourth bedroom perhaps or for storage or an office. (Both apartment and secret room not included in square footage.) Submit all offers.

Save on Distress Sales

Save big $$$$ by shopping Distress Sales (Bank Owned, Foreclosures, Short Sales, etc.) Send e-mail address to: edbailey@sti.net for complete list

Note: To search ALL active listings in Yosemite Gateway MLS, WITHOUT HAVING TO REGISTER go to:

http://www.idxlisting.net/ygaor/edbaileyrealtor/search.asp

A Mountain Treasure

Welcome to Vision Academy to the Arts

Vision Academy of the arts was formed by a group of individuals who saw that our beautiful scenery attracted artists of all disciplines. In 1994, we began with four workshops and now have well over 60. Vision Academy - Entertainment, Enrichment, and Education

Our dream is to one day develop an actual ArtCenter, where classes , workshops, and performances can take place. For now we are grateful to local schools and churches that have made their facilities available to us. We also want to thank the hundreds of people whose participation has made our workshops dynamic adventures for everyone involved. Please call, write or e-mail us if you have ideas for the future development of our efforts in bringing this "Vision" to light.

Our instructors are accomplished and dedicated professionals in their fields. Our students range from professionals to novices. Vision receives no federal or state funding and is made up entirely of community volunteers.

Call us for membership information and application.

Vision Academy of the Arts
P.O Box 1272, Oakhurst, Ca 93644
Inquiries: Fax (559) 683-8338, Voice (559) 683-1567

http://www.visionacademy.org/ http://www.visionacademy.org/ http://www.visionacademy.org/ http://www.visionacademy.org/ http://www.visionacademy.org/ http://www.visionacademy.org/of art in our Sierra Mountain community

Did You Know?

You Can Read the Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events at:

http://www.oakhurstchamber.com/index.php?src=events&srctype=calendar&m=11&y=2007

You can read reviews of Mountain area restaurants, and even rate them yourself. Just go to http://oakhurstrestaurants.com/ You can also click here to

Download Mountain Menus!

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

Just Listed - You can receive the last seven days of new home listings, whenever you wish, showing all homes that have been listed in Yosemite Gateway MLS in the last week, along with a link to pictures and detailed information about each of them. Just send your e-mail address to EdBailey@sti.net or call me at (559)676-2424. It’s FREE!

You can receive list of all homes sold through our local MLS during the previous calendar month showing addresses and purchase prices. Just send me an e-mail address. It’s FREE!

If a move is in your near future let me make it a little less stressful for you. I will be happy to send you a free 39 item checklist of smart things to do; (1) before the move, (2) on moving day, and (3) after the move. Just give me a telephone call at 559-313-1081 or send an e-mail request to: edb@EdBaileyRealtor.com.

You can find out how much your home is worth, for FREE (without giving your life story to an internet based “lead generator” company) Get a local Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) with no 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, and asking prices for listings that have expired without selling. Just go to: http://www.edbaileyrealtor.com/sellers.html and fill in information.

Are you or Your Friends Looking for a “Home for Sale” in the Oakhurst, Bass Lake, Ahwahnee, Coarsegold, North Fork, Raymond, or Mariposa area? Refer them to a listing of all real estate, land and homes for sale in our mountain area. Just go to: http://www.edbaileyrealtor.com/search.asp

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: Ed@EdBaileyRealtor.comt. You may call us at 559-683-5193 or toll free at 888-683-5193.

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www.sierratel.com/timberline

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