Sunday, August 24, 2008

The Human Touch


The Human Touch
Originally uploaded by JimHildreth
Having lived in Sonora since I was 19, we meet many friends and Billy Cook was a friend. I took this photo as I entered St. Patricks Church.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Girls Night Out


Girls Night Out
Originally uploaded by JimHildreth
One of the things that I love about Sonora, CA is that it still feels like a small town and this photo depicts the charm of kids having a grand time being kids and acting silly.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Les


Les
Originally uploaded by JimHildreth
I took this photo of my neighbor Les on August 8 2008. Sonora is friendly, Sonora has good neighbors and Sonora is a great city the photo was taken in downtown..

57 East San Charles St, San Andreas, CA


San Andreas Merchant
Originally uploaded by JimHildreth
This retail/office location in prime downtown San Andreas will be available for lease on September 1st 2008. For details Broker Jim Hildreth (209) 536-1103. Minutes to the County Courthouse.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Sonora Spanish Style Home

I remember 20 plus years ago talking to Mrs Haynes the owner of this Sonora Spanish Style residence and she explained to me that she was from Southern California and her and her husband and moved to Sonora in the early 1920's and her husband was the first manager of JC Penney.

She wanted to bring Spanish style architecture to Sonora.

Today this is a Sonora classic and can be seen at the corner of Lyons & Hope Lane.

Jim W Hildreth
RE/MAX of Sonora

The Dome on Barretta Street, Sonora, CA 95370


The Dome on Barretta
Originally uploaded by JimHildreth
Sonora Residents call the original elementry school, the "Dome" The location is at Barretta & Church Streets.

It is presently being used as administration offices for the Tuolumne County Schools Office.

Jim W Hildreth
RE/MAX of Sonora

Mt. Brow Winery Sonora, CA 95370


Mt. Brow Winery
Originally uploaded by JimHildreth

Coming to Sonora & Tuolumne County?. Do you love boutique winerys?

Be sure to put Mt. Brow Winery on your list during a weekend visit or if you live locally and location to take friends.

Enclosed is a website of the winery.

http://www.mtbrowwinery.com/

Jim W Hildreth
RE/MAX of Sonora

http://www.JimHildreth.com

Wells Fargo Bank-Sonora, CA


Stage Coach
Originally uploaded by JimHildreth

Wells Fargo Bank was the host to the monthly meeting of the Historical Sonora Chamber of Commerce. Staff and managment was gracious and chamber members were able to network.

Shirley Sargo of the Gunn House Motel reminded the members of the Friday night concerts in downtown Sonora at Courthouse Park and reviewed the various community projects such as raising funding for the Steinway Piano restoration for Sonora High School.

Chinese food was served by Sonora merchants Be Wok & Sushi.

For more details visit the Chamber site

http://www.sonorachamber.com/


Jim W Hildreth
RE/Max of Sonora
www.JimHildreth.com

Tuesday, August 19, 2008


August 19 2008 by RE/Max of Sonora Jim W Hildreth

Today I recieved a call from an agent from Heidi Hovatter of Century 21 of Twain Harte, she said to me congratulations on being number One.

I told her I was not number one but number 3 on ActiveRain.

She corrected me and said not ActiveRain but for actual sales both on the listing and and sale side from January 1st to August 19th 2008 for the Tuolumne County Board of Realtors.

I told her I had no idea and she stated that her Broker Kim Darr had brought it to her attention.
The actual unit sales were are at 22 and the top 49 agents averaged 8 sides of sales year to date.

This has been a soft market.

I knew I was closing transactions and as I have told others, its been all the lower end prices that have been selling. $20,000, $65,000, $150,000, $30,000. $231,000

It seems I'm closing 6-7 deals compared to one in the past for the same numbers.

I have a pending sale of $475,000 and this is high end in the present market.

What do I owe to these numbers ?. I'm equal in working with both sellers and buyers at 11 each and the number 2-3 agents have tied into the REO market with strong listings.

Hard work, great sellers & buyers, pricing to the market and I'm also a strong dual agent representing both buyers & sellers.

In addition the internet continues to be valuable in marketing.

I look forward in finishing the year and both buyers and sellers have been great to work with and in the past I have been a strong listing broker.

Jim W Hildreth
www.JimHildreth.com

RE/Max of Sonora (209) 536-1103

10780 Wigwam Rd # 66, Jamestown, CA 95327


10780 Wigwam Rd # 66
Originally uploaded by JimHildreth
Perhaps one of the best values of 2008. Two Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Modular Style home located in Twin Pines. There are only 14 homes in this community and the home has a 2 car garage, spacious rooms, a nice deck with a view. Twin Pines is a "all age" family park and you can buy this home for $64,900. Space rent is $460 per month.

Move to Sonora-Jamestown and this affordable property will not last.

Brokered by Jim W Hildreth (209) 536-1103

728 East Bald Mt Rd, Sonora, CA 95370


728 East Bald Mt Rd
Originally uploaded by JimHildreth
In the heart of Meyers Hill, this Sonora CA residence consist of 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths with room for expansion. The home has been remodeled with a newer kitchen, new dual pae windows and the master bedroom is 14 X 24.

A spacious 1/4 acre parcel with public water & sewer.

The neighbors love the quietness of the Meyers Hill location..

The price is $314.900

Magic of the Night August 8th


Magic of the Night
Originally uploaded by JimHildreth
The annual Magic of the Night in downtown Sonora, music, food, entertainment and a great event to meet friends.

863 E Bald Mt Rd, Sonora, CA 95370


863 E Bald Mt Rd
Originally uploaded by JimHildreth
Jim W Hildreth RE/Max of Sonora has been asked to market 863 E Bald Mountain Rd in Sonora.

This home is located in Meyers Hill just off of Lyons Street.

The main home consist of 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and presently is under a major remodel by Sonora Contactor Frank Baldwin of Baldwin Construction.

In addition there is a pool, and two small apartments with a shared bathroom.

The apartments could be guest quarters, a office or a change room for the pool.

This home is classic Sonora and will be reafy in late 2008 or early 2009.

This location is close to the new Sonora regional hospital and DSL is available

The price is $450,000

Jim W Hildreth RE/Max of Sonora
(209) 536-1103

Summer Tomatoes at Sonora's Farmer's Market


Summer Tomatoes
Originally uploaded by JimHildreth
Sonora, CA has a great farmers market, from spring to fall, the location is in downtown on Stewart Street and takes place every Saturday from 7:00am to noon.

Fresh coffee, fruits, vegetables, pastries, flowers and some local crafts.

Local products such as honey and olive oil.

Its a weekly event that is both fun and inviting.

Monday, August 18, 2008

La Bella Rosa Vineyards Sonora, CA


La Bella Rosa Vineyards
Originally uploaded by JimHildreth
Visiting Sonora? Looking for a small Botique Winery? Visit La Bella Rosa Vineyards located at 17990 Old Wards Ferry Road, Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 533-9968.

Open Saturda/Sunday 12-5:00 pm