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World Class Performances Right Under our Nose in Pacifica, California

Jan 11th, 2011
by Kathy Rain.
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“Sometimes things could be right under your nose, the only problem is your eyes are above it”
-Unknown

We often feel like we need to travel a long way to see something really amazing. But sometimes when you look up and really look around your own home in San Mateo County, you will see that amazing things, amazing surroundings, and amazing people are usually just under our noses.

For example, have you made a trip yet to Pacifica Performances yet? The Pacifica California organization has been staging concerts all over the community for years. It began in 1976 as the Pacifica Arts and Heritage Council, assisting art shows, sponsoring art, dance, and poetry, and providing a meeting place for artists within Pacifica.

Today, Pacifica Performances is housed in the Mildred Owen Concert Hall, a former school building transformed into a beautiful 175-seat concert hall. With a focus on live performances, the roster that they have today boasts a variety of acts – from Latin rhythms to stand up comedy. Below are a few upcoming events. As you read them, and possibly explore further into these musicians, you may find something truly amazing right outside your Pacifica home.

Los Boleros
When: Saturday, January 15th @7:30 pm
Dance moves, spins, passion! Los Boleros brings you back to the golden era of traditional Cuban son, cumber, merengue, danzon, and, of course, bolero! The lead singers combine a Havana-born son of a famous vocalist, the amazingly clear voice of an experienced performer, and  the addition of Flutes, Sultry Saxophone, dreamy violin and smoking Tres Cubano.

Richard Smith
When: Saturday, January 22 @7:30 pm
What do you get when you combine Scott Joplin Rags, Sousa marches, Mozart, fiddle tunes, Chet Atkins, Django gypsy jazz, Bach, and the Beatles? Answer: Richard Smith’s Virtuoso Guitar Series. This British-born musician showed incredible talent as a toddler. He can quickly master whatever guitar style that piques his interest, often taking only a single hearing to get it down. He really is a musical prodigy and definitely worth seeing at least once.

Bobbe Norris, Kenny Washington with Larry Dunlap Trio
When: Saturday, January 29@7:30 pm
If you’ve ever missed the voices of Nat ‘King’ Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, here is a wonderful reminder. Bobbe and Kenny come from soulful New Orleans roots, inspired by the greats. This is your chance to see the two of them together on stage.

Will Durst
When: Saturday, February 5
5 Time Emmy Nominee. 7 Time American Comedy Awards Stand Up of the Year Nominee. First comic invited to perform at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. This man has done it all and has got the resume to prove it. This political comic is a C-SPAN darling, and now he is coming to Pacifica.

Click Here for more information about Pacifica Performances and Ticket Prices.

What did we tell you about looking right under your nose? We would say that these acts are pretty impressive and they are just the tip of the iceberg. Pacifica, California is a place full of art, culture and performance. There is so much to love about this neighborhood, but it’s best explained by showing. When you are ready to come take a look at what Pacifica Real Estate has to offer, please give us a call.

Kathy & Michael Rain
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THAT SOUND YOU HEAR IS OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING.

Jan 26th, 2010
by Kathy Rain.
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THE HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND EXPANDED. 

 Current homeowners can now receive a $6,500 tax credit, while first-time buyers are still eligible to receive an $8,000 credit. 
But act soon, the opportunity of a lifetime ends April 30th, 2010.

First time Home Buyer Credit has now changed 3 times.  The biggest change came in December 2009:
Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010 under the Binding Contract Rule-“as long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until June 30, 2010 to close.
Who Qualifies-First-time homebuyers and current home owners purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, who have used the home being sold or vacated as a principal residence for five (5) consecutive years within the last eight years.
Increased Buyer Income-Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit-effective on November 7, 2009, single buyers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000-may receive the maximum tax credit.
Price-Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, credit may only be awarded on homes purchased for $800,000 or less.

HURRY IF YOU’RE THINKING OF PURCHASING OR YOU’LL LOOSE OUT ON FREE MONEY!

Monday Morning Market Update – Wk#49 December 14, 2009

Dec 14th, 2009
by Kathy Rain.
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Half Moon Bay to Montara had 8 new listings this week with 4 of them listed over $999,000.  Total active listings are 104 as the year is winding down to a close.  2 properties went sale pending this last week with one that was listed over a million and the other under $550,000.  YTD sales are 128 with 4 new closings this week.  1 was listed over 1 Million.

Open houses this week have finally slowed down.  Maybe it was the rain or just the time to get the Holiday shopping completed.  The market is still favoring Buyers. 

Pacifica had 8 new listings this week with 2 listed for over a Million dollars.  Brings the total of active listings to 47.  6 properties went sale pending this week.   All were listed at $698,000 or less.  There are 45 pendings.   6 new closings this week, all listed under $800,000,  brings the total closed homes YTD to 226.  Still a sellers market with low home inventory.

Next week will be our last week to report 2009 sales.    We don’t see any surprises before the end of the year.  The market has reacted to the Holiday Season.

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