Interesting Analysis taken from a survey that was conducted by the California Association of Realtors® in late summer 2013.
Lake County Association on Realtors® Officers Installation Dinner at Buckingham Park HOA
December 13, 2013 by
I had a fun night on Saturday, December 7th 2013. I think many who attended did as well. The purpose of the gathering was to install the new Board of Directors and me as the President of the Lake County Association of Realtors®. The theme for the evening was Casablanca from the old Humphrey Bogart film that was done back in the early 40s. We had Rosie Martin from Rosie Cooks Catering prepare us a fantastic Moroccan style dinner. Later in the evening we were entertained by some belly dancers. Looking forward to a good productive year. Should be an interesting year as well.
Opera Singer at Italian Village, Loch Lomond
September 1, 2013 by
Great treat we had after a fine meal in Italian Village.
Sudden Limb Drop
August 2, 2013 by
I love trees and the cool shade they provide specially in the hot summer. While driving throughout the county this summer I’ve noticed a number of very large tree limbs down. I did a little research on this subject and found a phenomenon know as sudden limb drop. It seems the experts are still trying to determine what is the exact cause of this problem. While the experts are doing that I would just like to make you aware that it does happen. A local expert explained: ” Oak limbs contain a great deal of moisture adding weight during the summer. If any wood decaying organisms are present in the trunk or limbs subsequent failure can occur.” While on a rafting vacation and campout in the Sierra foothills, I had a whole tree land in my camp site one hot summer morning that really freaked me out. Now I really take notice of these kinds of things. If your a home owner and have very large trees around your house, road entrance or common areas take time to examine them. If the tree appears to have any signs of decease or rot then I recommend having an arborist either trim the tree accordingly or take it down. Some of the limbs that I see on the ground are very large and probably weigh many hundreds or thousands of pounds. So don’t take chances because if a limb comes down and your underneath it! Well, I think you get the picture. If you hear anything that sounds like twigs snapping in a tree get away from the tree as fast as you can. This was the warning I got when the tree finally snapped and fell into our camp site. Lucky for us nobody was hurt or killed. I will post a few pictures here showing some of the limbs on the ground this summer and some were very close calls to the houses and vehicles.
July 4th 2013 Fireworks show on Clear Lake
July 6, 2013 by
Here is another fun event in Lake County, CA. It’s the 4th of July Fireworks Show on Clear Lake. The fireworks are launched from a barge several hundred yards off shore from Library Park in Lakeport. We like to view the show by boat. The evening trip from Corinthian Bay to the viewing area in Lakeport is a lot of fun. We enjoy watching the evening sky change colors from amber and oranges to deep purple and black as the night sets in before the show. This year during the show the lake was calm and no rice flies! The cool temperatures were a welcome pleasure after having a bit of a heatwave for several days prior. The show lasted about 20 minutes but this is just a 5 minute highlight clip that shows the grand finale. Enjoy!
Free Fishing Day! Saturday, July 6th.
July 2, 2013 by
I just got this notice from the California Department of Fish and Game.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2013
Contacts:
Andrew Hughan, CDFW Communications, (916) 322-8944
Kyle Murphy, CDFW Fisheries Branch, (916) 323-5556
Free Fishing Day is Saturday, July 6
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites anglers to celebrate summer by fishing for free this Saturday. July 6 is the first of two Free Fishing Days in 2013, when people can try their hand at fishing without having to buy a sport fishing license.
All fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect. Every angler must have an appropriate report card if they are fishing for steelhead or sturgeon anywhere in the state, or salmon in the Smith and Klamath-Trinity River systems.
CDFW offers two Free Fishing Days each year – usually around the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekend – when it’s legal to fish without a sport fishing license. This year, Free Fishing Days are set for the Saturdays following Independence Day and Labor Day (July 6 and Sept. 7). Note that on the Sept. 7 Free Fishing Day, ocean fishermen must have an abalone report card in their possession when rock picking or diving for abalone, but no fishing license is required (the abalone season is closed during the month of July).
Free Fishing Days provide a low-cost way to give fishing a try. Some CDFW regions offer a Fishing in the City program where anglers can go fishing in major metropolitan areas. Fishing in the City and Free Fishing Day clinics are designed to educate novice anglers about fishing ethics, fish habits, effective methods for catching fish and fishing tackle. Anglers can even learn how to clean and prepare fish for eating.
Anglers should check the rules and regulations at www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations for the waters they plan to fish. Wardens will be on duty to enforce them. For more information on Free Fishing Days, please visit www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/freefishdays.html.
Excellent Fire Protection provided by CalFire and Local Fire Departments in Kelseyville, CA.
June 28, 2013 by
Do you ever wonder about what kind of fire protection we have in Lake County? Well I think you will be impressed after watching this video showing Cal Fire and Local Fire Departments acting fast to quench a wild fire in Kelseyville at the base of Mount Konocti on June 20th 2013. We had all the key elements that day for a fire that could have gone out of control with wind, plenty of fuel and heat. Great job by all fire fighters!
Aquatic Plant Removal in Clear Lake, CA
June 20, 2013 by
I took a walk down to Library Park in Lakeport yesterday and watched the aquatic plant harvesting machines at work. The County of Lake hired this company called Aquatic Harvesting Inc. to do what they do to improve the conditions around the lake. I just hope they will work all of the heavy areas on the lake where boaters come in and out of like Soda Bay, Corinthian Bay, State Park and all of the county parks. Here is a short video clip showing these harvesting teams at work along with Lakeport Fire Department doing some equipment tests and families enjoying the day at the park.
Lake County Market Update – Inventory and Average Sales Price 2009 – 2013
May 29, 2013 by
Is residential home inventory decreasing in Lake County California? You better believe it. From the looks of it, like so many other areas in California, the residential home inventory is going down and prices are going up. It’s a nice trend for those waiting to sell. If your a developer, based on this trend, now is the time to secure land if you’re planning to develop or build spec homes. If your wanting to purchase a primary residence or vacation home in Lake County stop waiting! Now is the time get off the fence and take action while interest rates are low and prices are still comparatively low. Here are a couple charts to show what is going on with residential homes in Lake County.
