Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Many in the United States take today off of work in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Had he lived, yesterday, January 15, 2012, would have been the U.S. civil rights leader’s 83rd birthday – and thus, today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  Dr. King has become one of the most respected figures of the 20th Century — if not of all time.  He is credited with bringing equal rights to African Americans, and tangentially, many other minority groups.  Even after his assassination in 1968, his legacy as well as his moving speeches have inspired people to follow in Dr. King’s path.

“If you can’t fly, run.  If you can’t run, walk.  If you can’t walk, crawl.  But by all means, keep moving!”  — MLK Jr.

4734 Rubidoux Ave., Riverside

 

$174,900   [ SALE PENDING ]     ”Wood Streets” mid-century ranch style home (1402 sq ft) on corner lot.  Many upgrades to this 3-bedroom, 1.75-bathroom home built in 1953.  Features include a 10-yr-old composition roof, newer windows and plantation shutters, and newer tile floors in bathrooms.  Living room brick fireplace, formal dining area, plus a bonus room off the kitchen (enclosed breezeway) with newer sliding doors to the covered patio.  Large closets in each bedroom and two separate linen closets in the hallway.

Extensive hardscape in backyard (all new in 2008) including decorative cement, alumawood patio cover, gas firepit, and electric lines running to gazebo area and another area for future built-in bbq.  The backyard also is completely fenced with vinyl fencing, including a separate fenced dog run on the side of the garage.

This home is a short sale, but we are experienced short sale Realtors and have successfully closed many short sale transactions! 

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3rd Annual “Cookies With Santa”

SANTA will be making a special appearance at 3943 Chapman Place (the house with the train) this Saturday, December 10th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Santa’s helpers will be serving hot chocolate, cookies and cupcakes for children and adults!  If you forget your camera, we’ll take photos for you.

The train will be
spouting off real smoke, and the wheels actually turn ’round and ’round, with real train sounds too!   Kids, young and old, can sit inside the train for photo opportunities. 

Many people are
curious as to when
the Chapman Place Christmas decoration tradition began.  One
of our neighbors did some research and found a 1966 Press-Enterprise newspaper article.  The
tradition of decorating the street was proposed in 1950 by Chapman Place resident Charles M. Wilson. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 In 1950, the west end of the street was still an orange grove, yet the homeowners gathered in Charlie’s garage to make 8-foot tall Christmas trees out of aluminum foil.  The 1966 newspaper photo showcased
life-sized lit candlesticks that lined the street, which the current residents reproduced and put in place this year for the whole neighborhood to enjoy! 

Take a stroll down Chapman Place tonight….

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

6177 Hillary Ct, Riverside

$264,900   [ IN ESCROW ]  RUN — don’t walk, to this truly lovely home!  Talk about European Flare… this home is unassuming from the outside, but will knock your socks off once you walk through the front door!!  Give it a chance — the photos are a must-see!  The cathedral ceilings provide an amazing feeling of openness.

This single story 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with double door entry will leave you speechless when you are greeted with an impressive vaulted foyer.  The home is elegantly appointed with an extreme sense of ‘family’ and warmth.  With approximately 2,025 sq ft, you’ll enjoy the glamour of a formal living room large enough to accommodate a sectional sofa and a grand piano, a formal dining area spacious enough to expand the table for as many family members as you dare invite, and even a wet bar for entertaining guests.

Next, make your way into the family room which boasts a brick fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and French doors which lead to the bonus room.  The kitchen is gloriously upgraded with granite counters, newer cabinetry, dishwasher, refrigerator, the most convenient breakfast bar, and even has room for a preparation island!

Central air, forced air heat, and indoor laundry are just more of the many modern conveniences!  Then imagine yourself, friends and/or family in the bonus room on game night, or rooting for your favorite sports team on TV.  This bonus room offers added square footage for your family. Walk through the sliding glass doors in the bonus room to access the private backyard.  There are fruit trees, a wrought iron fence, and an area that could be turned into a dog run.

And finally…. car enthusiasts rejoice!  There is a long parking area along the side of the house, in addition to the 2-car attached garage.  Park your toys, vehicles or RV behind the wrought iron gate.

This home sits at the base of Pachappa Hill, which is the second most recognized peak in Riverside.  Pachappa itself only stands at 1,175 feet above sea level, but the easy climb to the top provides a rewarding view.

This is a STANDARD sale — no banks to deal with.
You will get an answer almost immediately from the sellers of this lovely home,
so don’t wait to submit an offer, or you may lose out on one of the nicest homes around.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Let us all be grateful for our loved ones, a roof over our head, the food with which we satisfy our hunger, and the ability to be consciously grateful for all that we have.  We wish you a most grateful Thanksgiving, and leave you with three thoughts of gratitude: 

Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; 
to the honest man it comes as frequently
as the heart of gratitude will allow.  –Edward Sandford Martin

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them
is the true meaning of Thanksgiving. –W.T. Purkiser

 As we express our gratitude, we must never forget
that the highest appreciation is not to utter words,
but to live by them.  –John Fitzgerald Kennedy