Friends and Colleagues,
On a personal note, did you know John was a child actor in the 1950's?
John was recently reminded of his childhood acting days with the passing of Jennifer Jones. John played with her in the movie Good Morning Miss Dove. John played a "youngster from the slums whom Miss Dove (Jennifer Jones) has helped mould into a citizen with a fine sense of ethics". His acting career included multiple movies and television series such as Life of Riley, Dragnet, Stepmother, The Millionaire, Lassie and many others.
Walt Disney introduced John to Annette Funicello when he was doing Pillsbury commercials for the Mickey Mouse Club. But that is a story all its own!
For more about John's child acting career visit John as a child actor on our website.
Home Buyer tax credit has been expanded and extended until April 2010
We have clients who are taking advantage of this offer to get tax credits. If you were considering buying but were dragging your heels, don't miss out. Congress has just extended tax credits of up to $8,000 for first time home buyers. Other home buyers who have owned their current home for five years may be eligible for a $6,500 tax credit!
To further sweeten the pot, income limitations have increased to $125,000 for single filers and $225,000 for joint filers. NAR President Charles McMillan, said that "This important incentive is helping to stabilize the housing market... Extending and expanding the home buyer tax credit will enable even more families to take advantage of current low interest rates and affordable prices to invest in their future through homeownership."
We have said it before and will restate our firm belief, this is a GREAT time to BUY! Call me today to discuss before this extension runs out! (530) 265-6565.
Nevada City Rotary Radio Auction March 20
As an active Nevada City Rotarian, John is returning to the role of announcer for this year's Nevada City Rotary Radio Auction on March 20. All proceeds from the auction go to supporting local youth programs including academic and music scholarships, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, our annual Rock Creek Nature Hike for special needs students, and more. You can purchase a great selection of items by calling into KNCO 830 at 530 478-6090 between 9am and 2pm on March 30. Take advantage of great buys and support our local youth. Visit NCRotary.org website for auction items and details or read more on Nevada County Properties supports Rotary Auction.
Nevada County Properties leader with NAR Green Designation
We are proud to annouce that Nevada County Properties is taking the lead in our community by completing the National Association of Realtor's Green Designation certification. John is one of the first four Nevada County realtor/brokers to complete the REALTOR®, GREEN designation.
We have lived with alternative energy sources in our home for many years. The REALTOR®, Green designation further expands our knowledge of sustainable building design and green building practices. Combined with our personal experience, we are very knowledgable in helping lead our clients through the selection of "greener" properties by identifying sustainable, energy efficient designs, materials, landscaping and other elements of properties. Read more at Nevada County Properties NAR Green Designation.
Nevada County Local Events
February 13-14 is the west's best Mardi Gras. Don't miss the Masquarde Ball Saturday night and the fabulous Mardi Gras Parade on Sunday. Fun for the whole family!
Northern Sierra Wine Country and Downtown Grass Valley are hosting the Foothills Celebration A Unique Tasting Event on March 6, 2010. Over 50 wineries, breweries and restaurants will be serving fine wines and gourmet delicacies with music, shopping and more!
For more details visit our Nevada County Local Events - Winter section on our website. For those outside the area, we hope you will come visit and discover why Nevada County really is a wonderful place to live!
This is a glimpse of what has been happening here and what is yet to come.
Sincerely,
John and Sandra
Nevada County Properties
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT TIME TO BUY!
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