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Stockton, CA welcomes “Bassmaster Elite Series” season opener! Changing weather, unpredictable tidal flow and finicky fish prove challenging even for the best anglers the sport has to offer.

If days of fishing practice are any indication, the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament, “Duel in the Delta,” should produce some explosive weigh-ins this week at the Weber Point Event Center in downtown Stockton, with the winner reeling in the $100,000 top prize. Read more from Peter Ottesen, Record Staff Writer.

“We’re happy to be showcasing Stockton and the fabulous Delta waterways to millions of people,” sports commission director Don Miller said. “For black bass anglers, the Delta is a world-class destination. This tournament will prove it.” 

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Most real estate firms think that a statewide MLS (Multiple Listings Service) is a good idea, but the question remains can or will all the local AOR (Association of Realtors) and the profit earning MLS’s be able work together for the benefit of the public and the real estate agents. Several years ago the CVAR (Central Valley Association of Realtors) had a significate dispute with MetroList MLS when the local AOR attempted take back control of their MLS territory in the Stockton / Tracy / Modesto area.

The California Association of Realtors® appears to be in support of the statewide MLS and cal REDD

 In my opinion real estate agents and brokers should support the CAR and take back their MLS for the good of their clients and their own future as a small business professional. Also, brokers need to take back and fix the realtor.com website.

Celebrate the essence of California’s Central Valley as you wind your way through a culturally rich and diverse list of Stockton things to do. Enjoy a bike ride through miles of scenic parks and trails. Look for a replica of the Statue of Liberty on a Stockton Channel cruise. Take in a Broadway show. Explore local farmer’s markets. Marvel at world-class works of art, or discover unique crafts along the Miracle Mile. Sip a glass of zinfandel at a winery, or in a trendy restaurant. There’s never a dull moment in Stockton. Before your visit, let us guide you through the complete array of Stockton CA things to do.

Community Information!

Whether you’re buying a home, selling your home or relocating to the Stockton, California area the following information, resources and tools will help to guide your decision.

Stockton Real Estate – Realty World Dave Thurman

Almost every buyer seems to be frustrated about the home buying process…well they certainly should be! The inventory of homes, active listings has been delayed for months, due to foreclosure moratoriums. Usually, the home has a sale pending or ten offers waiting for an answer which never comes. Well, another problem which many home buyers are not aware of is called Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC).

 The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) establishes standards for solicitation, selection, compensation, conflicts of interest and appraiser independence. REALTORS® and mortgage brokers are prohibited from selecting appraisers. It was effective May 1, 2009, for any mortgage that will be sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

 All summer real estate transactions have been delayed, re-negotiated and cancelled. According to a July 2009 survey of REALTORS®, 76 percent of respondents said the length of time to obtain a completed appraisal report increased after May 1, 2009. More than one third of REALTORS® have lost at least one sale because of a delay in the appraisal process.

County/City/Area            Jul-09              Jul-08              Y-T-Y % Change

San Joaquin County      $165,000         $220,500            -25.2%

Lodi                                    $180,000         $235,500           -23.6%

Manteca                             $193,000         $255,000          -24.3%

Ripon                                  $289,000         $328,500          -12.0%

Stockton                             $120,000         $160,000          -25.0%

Tracy                                   $239,500         $300,000          -20.2%

The above median home prices were generated from DataQuick Information Systems. For more real estate news and information check out the California Association of Realtors website at http://www.car.org

Just listed! Check out my new listing in Weston Ranch at 1932 Watercourse St, Stockton CA 95206. Built in 1999, over 1800 Sqft., 4 Bedroom 2 Bath with a family room, fireplace and inside laundry. Wow! Asking price only $119,000 and in good condition.

Want to know about Bank Repos and other Stockton properties for sale before listed on the MLS? Just call or email me! Homes are selling fast; new listings can be automatically sent to you everyday. Receive Daily Email Updates!

My approach to helping people buy and sell homes involves a combination of state-of-the-art technology and state-of-the-heart committed, quality service. And this approach is all the more important in this current buyers’ market where such great deals can be found, but must be acted upon quickly and effectively before they disappear.

If you’d like to take full advantage of the opportunities this market offers, and you’d like this best of both worlds approach, please don’t hesitate to call or email me. I’m here to help – and that includes getting top market value for your current home together with a great price on your next one.

 Lockeford Springs Golf Course, is a public, par 72, 18 hole course located in the heart of the Lodi wine country. It is a links-style course with uneven lies, undulating greens, and hidden water hazards. My favorite hole and the signature hole is the 18th; a 514-yard, par 5 dogleg fairway with a water hazard on the left, an L-shaped green, and a canal on the right. Not a difficult hole to make birdie, but you better be very careful or you might end up with a double boggy. 

The course and facility is equal or better than many private courses, and the staff is very relaxed and friendly!

www.lockefordsprings.com

Post a comment about your favorite golf course…call me for a game.

Dave Thurman

Realty World – Dave Thurman

The PGA tour is back in full swing this week with the Sony Open in Hawaii. Oahu is home to a wide range of golf courses, including Waialae Country Club, host of the Sony Open. Last week Geoff Ogilvy was the winner of the Mercedes-Benz Championship in Kapalua, Hawaii. I would love to be playing in Maui right now!

http://tgc.worldgolf.com/golf-destinations/hawaii/hawaiigolf.htm  

Wow! Did you know that mortgage interest rates are under 5%? This has got to be the best time ever to buy a home. Low prices and low interest rates!!!

Today’s Rates:

John Thomas Verner passed away a few days ago, he was only 64 years old. Tom built many homes in the Stockton area, developed Weston Ranch, was a outstanding football coach for Franklin High School and much more. He was well known to be a very kind honest man. Condolences to his family.

A vacation and sports center that is unsurpassed, is the Stockton area, with a thousand miles of inland navigable fresh waterways, which connect the city of Stockton and the San Francisco Bay. Water sport enthusiasts find this a paradise, boating in all its forms may be enjoyed – yachting, cruising, outboard motor-boating, canoeing, rowing, house-boating, boat and scull racing on the miles of placid waters, as well as water skiing. Swimming, fishing, hunting add to the myriad activities of this fantastic water wonderland.

Check out these outstanding websites!

www.californiadelta.org

www.sacdelta.com

www.deltaloop.com

www.deltaboating.com

www.fishsniffer.com