Windy Open House

Wind, rain, snow, sleet, extreme heat … nothing prevents us from holding an open house!  Talk about dedication!  Today we will be at 4174 Ramona Drive in the historical Wood Streets neighborhood in Riverside, California. 

Two on a lot: this home (with guest apartment) was custom built in 1938 by current owner’s grandfather.  This property has been in the same family for 73 years!!  Click here to read more information about this great investment property with a positive cash flow.  Check out the photos too! 

Where:       4174 Ramona Drive, Riverside 92506
When:         12:00 to 4:00

Maybe you’ll brave the Southern California wind and come see us today.  Have a wonderful Sunday!

3695 Bandini Ave., Riverside

[ SOLD for $171,000 -- 3/21/2012 ]   Charming “Wood Streets” California Bungalow built in 1919 with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.  The hallway linen closet was modified into a stairway which now leads to two additional rooms in the attic (perfect for playroom, storage, additional bedrooms, or workout space).  The square footage is approximately 1100, not including the upstairs rooms.

This adorable home boasts hardwood floors, fireplace, wood molding, original built-ins, original drop-down windows in kitchen nook, original bathroom sink and cabinetry, and a breezy front porch to sit upon and sip a cool drink on a warm day.  The spacious pool-sized backyard is ripe with citrus trees, and last but not least a storm cellar which houses the furnace and hot water heater, in addition to lots of storage! 

Another sucessful short sale …. sold by ‘The Sister Team”!!!! 

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Happy Halloween!

 

Hope everyone has as much fun this Halloween as we did at our raging Halloween party back in 2008 here in the Wood Streets neighborhood!

Our friend Tom built the electric chair above and it was the hit of the party!  He purchased some kind of various colored “e-wires” online and hooked them to a tiny transformer, and then connected that to a homemade 12-volt battery box with switches that made the wires glow.  The wires were then suspended using invisible fishing line.  I used a tripod to take the photos to avoid harsh flashes.  The metal helmet had real electrodes attached to it for appearances sake.  Party guests took turns having their photos taken while sitting on the simple wooden chair.  A good time was had by all!

Our Halloween wish this year is for everyone to have fun, but be safe!
And don’t eat too much candy!

National Night Out & Ice Cream Social

Calling all Wood Streets residents!!!!  Tonight (August 3, 2010) is “National Night Out”!  It’s actually America’s Night Out Against Crime!

National Night Out (NNO) is a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW).  This year’s event is sponsored by the Historic Wood Streets Association (HWSA) and is gearing up for a wonderful time tonight, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., as we all observe National Night Out.  Please join us at 3465 Ramona Drive in the Wood Streets for free ice cream, fun, and visits from the City of Riverside Police and Fire Departments, along with council member Mike Gardner.  The kids will enjoy the big fire truck!

In 2009, the National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, local officials and neighborhood organizations from over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide.  In all, over 36 million people participated in National Night Out in 2009.  Let’s make 2010 even better!

National Night Out is designed to:

• heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
• generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs
• strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
• send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and are fighting back

If you live in another community, please consider registering for an organizational kit, available at the NNO website linked above, for your National Night Out in 2011.  Once you register, you will receive NNO updates during the period leading up to next year’s event.

Outcome of ‘Green Home Conversion & Rebates’ Workshop

 

A week ago today, Sunday, July 25, 2010, the Wood Streets Green Team organized a workshop entitled “Green Home Conversions with Riverside Public Utilities Rebates“.  About 40 people (mostly Wood Streets residents) attended the workshop and heard Ryan Bullard from Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) explain the new Whole House Rebate Program, a tiered rebate that gets bigger the more environmentally friendly projects you perform.  Click here to learn more about the ever-important RPU rebate program!

Concerned residents who were able to attend the workshop were provided with an opening speech by Justin Scott-Coe, creator of the Wood Streets Green Team, who then introduced Ryan Bullard from RPU and Steven Rawls from REEIS (Residential Energy Efficiency Improvement Specialists).  Those who attended were offered a free home diagnosis inspection from REEIS, and a free “Go Green” reusable shopping bag from RPU.  Tara and I love these bags — we’re even looking into having some reusable shopping bags made for our business so we can give them away and encourage our neighbors and clients to help the environment by shopping responsibly.

Tara and I are proud to live in the Wood Streets neighborhood of Riverside, and are proud to be members of the Wood Streets Green Team!  You don’t necessarily have to live in the Wood Streets to be a member of the Wood Streets Green Team.  This site is a resource where all Riverside residents can share insights, ask questions, and request information about living more sustainably.  Go Green, Go!

Our Independence Day was a BLAST!

On our Nation’s 234th birthday, Tara and I gathered a wonderful group of friends (for the 13th year in a row) and set out at 6:00 a.m. from my “Wood Streets” home to deliver approximately 2,000 American flags!  Each of us grabbed a few bundles of flags, set out to different sections of the neighborhood, and carefully placed one flag in each neighbor’s yard.  Some neighbors even display all of the flags they’ve gathered from us over the years!

Depending on how many friends help each year, this patriotic task can take us anywhere from 1½ to 2½ hours to complete.  This year, we finished in record time — little over an hour!  Afterwards, Tara and I treated everyone to breakfast at our local Coco’s Bakery & Restaurant.

Once our bellies were full, everyone went their separate ways to either meet up with their families, take a nap, or prepare for the annual BBQ at Tara’s house.  Hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie dogs, veggie burgers, baked beans, corn on the cob, potato salad, macaroni salad, fruit salad, green salad, and plenty of homemade desserts were enjoyed by all.  Along with the bountiful food and great company, there was swimming, badminton, bike riding, and even a cupcake food fight.

And to round out the fun-filled and patriotic day, a large group of us walked down to the end of Highland Place and watched an unobstructed view of the Mt. Rubidoux fireworks show from a large open field.

Every day, Tara and I we realize how fortunate we are to be living in such a wonderful family-oriented neighborhood, and a free country thanks to our service men and women who have sacrificed for America over the years!

“America the Beautiful” song lyrics:
O beautiful for spacious skies
For amber waves of grain
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

4890 Serrano Pl., Riverside

 

$134,900  Great INVESTMENT property!  We have SHORT SALE APPROVAL by the bank!   This charming 3-bedroom home sits on a large corner lot in a very peaceful neighborhood.  You’ll be surprised with the room you’ll have for RV parking, pool, garden, etc.  Home is carpeted, with built-in bookshelves in living room, central air/heat, eat-in galley kitchen with glass paneled door to side yard patio, 2-car attached garage with laundry hook-ups. Great INVESTMENT property!  Custom-made koi pond also!

Foreclosure Crisis Townhall

Homeowners in California and the nation continue to experience record foreclosures.  The City of Riverside and The California Department of Corporations will be providing resource information to assist homeowners in distress.  You are invited by the office of Assemblymember Brian Nestande (64th District) and Ted W. Lieu (53rd District) in partnership with Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge.

Date and Time:
Thursday  July 30, 2009
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location:
Riverside City Hall
7th Floor Mayor’s Ceremonial Room
3900 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92522

Admission and parking are free.  For more information and to RSVP, please call the district office of Assemblymember Lieu at (310) 615-3515.

Happy Independence Day, America!

For the 12th year in a row, Tara and I have gathered a few friends to help us place an American flag in each neighbor’s yard (approximately 1,700) on the morning of our Nation’s Independence Day! 

Everyone meets in the driveway of my house at 6:30 a.m., picks up a bundle of American flags, and then we set off in separate cars to different areas of this amazing historical neighborhood, befittingly named “The Wood Streets”.  Believe it or not, this annual task is usually completed within two hours, depending on how many friends and family lend a hand.  Afterwards, Tara and I treat everyone to breakfast at a local restaurant and reflect on our annual ritual.

During our walk through the neighborhood, our encounters with neighbors are always unforgettable, sometimes amazing, and sometimes humorous, thereby reinforcing  how fortunate we are to be living in such a great country.  Some neighbors have kept each flag they’ve received from us over the past decade and proudly wave all of them as we pass.  Some neighbors proudly talk about their armed service history and thank us for being patriotic.  Some neighbors honk their cars with pride as they pass us walking down the street.   Some neighbors have written editorials in the local newspaper thanking us for displaying the flags each year. 

We anticipate continuing this tradition for many years to come, and look forward to meeting more neighbors on our travels!

On this festive day, please be safe, be smart, and be thankful for current and past service men and women who have fought for our independence!

Happy Independence Day!!!

April Glatzel

Cookies with Santa!

Come visit SANTA CLAUS!   He will be making a special appearance at 3943 Chapman Place (the house with the train) in the heart of the “Wood Streets” on Saturday evening, December 13th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Santa’s helpers will be serving homemade cookies and hot chocolate.  Don’t forget to bring your camera!  Not only will there be photo opportunities with Santa, but a homemade train with wheels that turn, real smoke billowing from its stack, a flashing railroad crossing sign, and real train sounds!

Happy Holidays from “The Sister Team”! 

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