5774 Allendale, Riverside

[ SOLD for $250,000 ] Turnkey 2-story 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom with approx 1900 sq ft in a beautiful neighborhood close to a gorgeous park.  Home has central air/heat, tile entry, large and open kitchen with tile counter tops, convenient upstairs laundry, fireplace in family room, and attached 2-car garage.

17920 Woodlake, Riverside

[ SOLD for $318,000 ]   Totally secluded, beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with approx 2300 sq ft on over one acre with shade and fruit trees, and views that go on forever!  Large living room with fireplace, separate family room, dining room, huge open kitchen with custom upgraded cabinets perfect for family gatherings and entertaining!  Large master bedroom suite with custom ceiling in master bathroom.  Attached 3-car garage, RV parking and even room for horses!

8561 Hickory Ln., Riverside

[ SOLD for $200,000 ]    Lovely 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with approx 1400 sq ft.  Large family room, dining room, fireplace, and fresh interior paint.  Detached 2-car garage.  Great location, close to schools, shopping and park.

1437 Pochard Cr., Corona

[ SOLD for $387,000 ]  Double door entry leads you into this beautiful 2-story home in a quiet South Corona neighborhood on a private cul-de-sac lot. Custom tile entry and newer carpet and paint. Double-paned French door slider, crown moulding, recessed lighting, tile flooring, fireplace, and custom built-in entertainment center in family room. Double door entry to master bedroom suite with French door slider to balcony overlooking pool, walk-in closet, heated master bathroom floor, double sinks, crown moulding, and recessed lighting. Hardwood floors in office/4th bed. Main floor bedroom and bathroom. Indoor laundry room. Mature landscaping. Gated inground pool and spa. 3-car garage. Tile roof.

3165 Waldorf Dr., Riverside

[ SOLD for $179,900 ]  Darling mid-century starter home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, qpprox 1100 sq ft, with new carpet, new doors, new paint, new roof, updated bathrooms, and hardwood floors.  This is a great starter home near UCR, with easy freeway access — perfect for commuters.  Attached two-car garage in a quiet neighborhood!

6702 Montclair Dr., Riverside

[ SOLD for $190,000 ]   Updated turnkey home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, approx 1300 sq ft, fresh paint, hardwood floors, remodeled eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, double-paned windows, brick fireplace in large living room, RV parking, vinyl fence, cul de sac, quiet neighborhood and great curb appeal!  Attached 2-car garage with newer roll-up door.  Walking distance to Sierra Middle School.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

The shamrock, which was also called the “seamroy” by the Celts, was a sacred plant in ancient Ireland because it symbolized the rebirth of spring.  By the 17th century, the shamrock had become a symbol of emerging Irish nationalism.  As the English began to seize Irish land and make laws against the use of the Irish language and the practice of Catholicism, many Irish began to wear the shamrock as a symbol of their pride in their heritage and their displeasure with English rule.

Each year, thousands of Irish Americans gather with their loved ones on St. Patrick’s Day to share a “traditional” meal of corned beef and cabbage.  Though cabbage has long been an Irish food, corned beef only began to be associated with St. Patrick’s Day at the turn of the century.

Irish immigrants living on New York City’s Lower East Side substituted corned beef for their traditional dish of Irish bacon to save money.  They learned about the cheaper alternative from their Jewish neighbors.

The original Irish name for the leprechaun is “lobaircin,” meaning “small-bodied fellow.”  Belief in leprechauns probably stems from Celtic belief in fairies, tiny men and women who could use their magical powers to serve good or evil.  In Celtic folktales, leprechauns were cranky souls, responsible for mending the shoes of the other fairies. Though only minor figures in Celtic folklore, leprechauns were known for their trickery, which they often used to protect their much-fabled treasure.

Leprechauns had nothing to do with St. Patrick or the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, a Catholic holy day. In 1959, Walt Disney released a film called Darby O’Gill & the Little People, which introduced America to a very different sort of leprechaun than the cantankerous little man of Irish folklore.  This cheerful, friendly leprechaun is a purely American invention, but has quickly evolved into an easily recognizable symbol of both St. Patrick’s Day and Ireland in general.

For each petal on the shamrock,
this brings a wish your way.
Good health, good luck, and happiness
for today and every day!

Want to add some culture to your life?

One of our clients plays the cello and mentioned that he will be playing with the Corona Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, March 13th.  Having not heard him play, we’re really looking forward to supporting him and his craft!

Corona Symphony Orchestra presents “Butterfly Lovers”, with Jing Wang, violionist, and Marco A. Mejia, conductor.  Scheduled works will be “Spring Festival Overture” by Li Huanzhi, “The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto” by Chen Gang and He Zhanhao, “Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy” by Tschaikovsky and “March Slav” by Tchaikovsky.

When:    Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Northpoint Church / 988 W. Ontario Avenue, Corona, CA
Cost:   $15 general admission / $12 students and seniors

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.coronasymphonyorchestra.org or call (951) 808-3281.  Please be aware that seats are not preassigned and will be available on a first-come first-served basis.  The house will open at 6:30 p.m.

–Tara and April Glatzel