3920 Linwood Pl., Riverside

[ SOLD for $270,000 ]   If you want to live in the historic “Wood Streets”, but enjoy today’s creature comforts… look no further!  Here’s your chance to own a California Bungalow that has been completely remodeled from the ground up! Literally from the ground up… EVERYTHING is NEW!!! 

The foundation, framing, smooth drywalled walls, full copper plumbing, electrical (including in-home networking ports in every room), tankless water heater, high-efficiency HVAC unit, Brazilian walnut hardwood floors even in closets, custom-made casement windows throughout, brand new kitchen with maple semi-custom cabinetry with dovetail joints, self-closing and pull-out drawers, two built-in lazy susans, new stainless steel appliances, 4″ can lights, Ogee bullnose granite counter tops, and custom slate flooring. Home has under-floor, wall, and ceiling insulation! No particle board was used anywhere in the house. High-end carpeting with thick padding in the bedrooms. Indoor laundry. Custom siding around entire home to create an authentic 1900′s appearance, pool-sized backyard with new grass and irrigation system, 40-year roof, and a brand new drywalled garage with auto roll-up carriage door.

Truly, no expense has been spared on this one-of-a-kind remodeled Bungalow. All you’ll have to do is unpack. This house needs nothing but a family to turn it into a ‘home’! You will NOT be disappointed!  This is a STANDARD sale… no banks to deal with!

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4581 Bandini Ave., Riverside

 

$139,900   [ SALE PENDING ]  Perfect “Wood Streets” starter home for a do-it-yourself home buyer. Home needs a little TLC, but it has good bones and a lot of great Wood Streets features that can be brought to light with little effort. Great patio at front entrance, gorgeous fireplace flanked by built-ins, good-sized formal dining room with built-in corner hutches and hardwood floors. The large bathroom has great potential. Light and bright kitchen with room for dishwasher. Indoor laundry area and lots of cabinetry. And the fenced backyard is quite spacious and can be used for a pool, gardening, or play area for children and pets. There’s also a walk-in basement perfect for extra storage or a wine cellar! The 2-car garage rounds out this great value for the desirable and historical Wood Streets neighborhood! 

 

Parties, Fireworks, and ANXIETY!

It’s another Independence Day here in the good ‘ol United States of America, filled with barbecues, baseball games and some wholesome fun for the family, topped off with the age-old tradition of lighting up the night sky with dazzling fireworks.  There’s only one problem… many of our beloved pets have no idea what’s going on and become frightened and anxious.

The hysteria caused by the loud noises of fireworks and celebrations can lead animals to destructuve behavior.  Birds might begin to pick at themselves, dogs can jump through windows to get in, or out of, the house and away from perceived danger, cats claw furniture, and the list goes on and on.  Many pets escape from their homes during this time and this can lead to fatal consequences.  To help take the edge off your pets’ fear and keep them safe, we recommend the following:

A light sedative, such as Acepromazine, is highly effective in calming your dog’s nerves.  It’s a pill that is given 4 hours prior to the fireworks show, or big party.  Dogs may become a little drowsy and mostly want to sleep, but that is much better than them being terrified. 

Another idea is to keep your pet in an area where they cannot escape.  We sometimes put our cats in a pet carrier about 30 minutes before the fireworks begin.  Another good place to put an anxious pet is in a small bathroom or laundry room because usually windows are higher than normal and pets would not be able to jump through in an attempt to escape.

Make sure birds’ cages are locked properly, and place a cover or blanket over the cage so they will feel calmer; maybe put on some soothing music or other sounds to help drown out the sound of the fireworks.

If you’re not into watching fireworks yourself, then it’s always a comfort to your pets to have you there with them at such a scary and confusing time.  Make sure to have some treats ready and lots of comforting words, hugs and pats on the head.

We hope these these tips help reduce your pets’ stress during this exciting and loud holiday.  Here’s wishing you all a safe and happy Independence Day!