Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Leading the way to success.....



This is worth repeating since I just completed another successful relocation of international clients to the home of their dreams!!     I love leading the way to successful endings!
I find is so rewarding/satisfying to see and hear the positive comments and the excitement clients feel once their home search has exceeded expectations.

No matter where in California your housing needs take you, I am happy to aid you in all aspects of the process.  With almost 40 years of experience, I know where to look and what to look out for!

Will be spending time in San Mateo Co. this coming month searching for a client's new home.  What a market to be working in!.

On the Move . . . . .  for my clients!

Marlene Henderson, Broker - Realtor - Ca/Nv
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
00599374

831-429-9091 Office
831-419-9091 Cell 
 
" When only the BEST will do . . . .
                       MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and Property Management"

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Try and be bored in Santa Cruz ~~ I dare you!




There is so much to do in Santa Cruz that the fun NEVER stops!!  Whether it be North Co. or South Co. you won't be bored unless you  really try.

Check out (PRINT OUT) the list.   Mark your calendar and defy anyone to say they can't find anything to do!


ANNUAL JAPANESE CULTURAL FAIR 
Saturday, June 6, 2015,    11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mission Plaza
JUNETEENTH – 150th Anniversary
Date: June 13th  2015,  Noon - 5:00 PM
Location: Louden Nelson Community Center

21st ANNUAL WOODIES ON THE WHARF 
Saturday, June 27 , 2015,   10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Santa Cruz Wharf

From Santa Cruz City Parks and Recreation:   SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE for Summer camps and Classes - on linehttp://www.cityofsantacruz.com/departments/parks-recreation/recreation-events

INTRO TO DRYLAND STAND-UP PADDLE CLINIC
WITH CLUB ED SURF SCHOOL

Sunday, July 5 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Friday, July 10 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cowell Beach

SUNDAYS IN SAN LORENZO PARK
Free Activities in San Lorenzo Park

July 5        Birthdays &
                Board Games            12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
July 12      Plant Exchange           12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
July 19      Local Art                    12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
July 26      Kids in the Park          12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

TEEN GLOW-IN-THE-DARK BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Friday, July 10 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Main Beach Volleyball Courts

FREE REC SWIM DAY AT HARVEY WEST POOL
Sunday, July 12 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Harvey West Pool

POGONIP—EMMA MCCREARY TRAIL
WITH THE SANTA CRUZ PARK RANGERS

Friday, July 17 10:00 am
WACKY CARNIVAL FUN
Saturday, July 18 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Laurel Park
DOWNTOWN SIGNIFICANT TREE WALK
Saturday, July 18 9:00 am - 12:00 pm












FREE MOVIES ON THE BEACH 
June 25 - Lost Boys,
July 2 - Shrek,
July 9 - Raiders of the Lost Ark,
July 16 - Spider Man,
July 23 Beetlejuice,
July 30 - Mamma Mia!, 
August 6 - The NeverEnding  Story,
August 13 - The Goonies
Wednesdays, 9:00 pm
Main Beach, by the Boardwalk 
There’s nothing quite like watching a classic movie on the beach with the world-famous Giant Dipper Rollercoaster lights twinkling overhead and the smell of kettle corn, hot dogs, and salt water taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low back chair and join us for the fun! Visit beachboardwalk.com/movies for movie schedule. FREE!

23rd ANNUAL ALOHA CELEBRITY RACES & POLYNESIAN FESTIVAL 
Sunday, August 23, 2015

Races start 9:00 a.m.
Festival starts 11:00 a.m.       http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/7213/591
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SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM of Natural History
FREE FIRST FRIDAYS - Admission is FREE
www.santacruzmuseums.org
Check out their programs for Youth -
Art & Nature Explorers camp
Birding along the San Lorenzo
Tide Pool Treasure
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FARMERS MARKET
 - Family friendly and healthy events
More info at:    http://www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org/events/
FREE DIY food preservation and healthy cooking classes at the Westside, Downtown and Scotts Valley Farmers’ markets this season. Learn from the food preservation pros at Mountain Feed – they’ll teach you the essentials and the tricks when it comes to preserving and preparing the bounty of produce you bring home from the markets each week.

WESTSIDE  10 – 11:00am
May 30th – Sprouting/Soaking Grains and Legumes
June 20th – Homemade Yogurt
June 27th – LARD! Nourishing Fats
July 11th – Homemade Pectin for Jam
July 25th – Preserving with Dehydration
August 15th – Homemade Ketchup and Mustard
August 29th – Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

SCOTTS VALLEY  10 – 11:00am

June 13th – Simple Cheesemaking
August 8th – Artisanal Probiotic Beverages: Kombucha and Water Kefir

DOWNTOWN  3 – 4:00pm

May 13th – Artisanal Probiotic Beverages: Kombucha and Water Kefir
June 24th – Simple Cheesemaking
August 26th – Homemade Yogurt
October 7th – Homemade Hard Apple Cider


Downtown Farmers Market
The FoodShed Project Event Calendar 2015

BIG TIME BLUEBERRIES  June 10, 3pm

PLUM PERFECTION July 8th, 3pm
SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF CHEESE, Aug 12th 3pm.
WE’VE GOT THE BEET, Sep 9th 3pm
Don’t forget the amazing pop-up Breakfasts
http://www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org/

Monday, May 4, 2015

Real Estate Rising



Glad to read and experience people making positive moves in Real Estate again.
Realizing their equity positions in their homes have risen, their feelings of security in their living environment has stabilized and the ability to sleep at night!!
There are still many that are wanting to enter or re-enter that magical 'Golden Arch' of home ownership though.  It's tougher, more restrictive and the prices have climbed/clawed back in many, many desirable markets.

Since I work in these areas and keep up with the activity, with my client base so widespread over all these decades, I experience first hand what is going on in our state.

Making sure you prepare yourself in the right way, first, is key.

1. Verified cured down payment money
2. Loan pre-qualification done by reputable lenders
3. High credit ranking

Just recently, I relocated another family from Norway, to the beautiful Monterey area.  They will be arriving mid May, to their new home, to start the latest chapter in their lives.
I love working with international families.  I have learned much about the banking trade and really enjoy helping those, that otherwise, would be mystified by the methods and processes we use to protect our clients.

Whether you are move across town, from the other side of the country  or  from around the world, I'm will do the BEST in taking care of your professional business needs.

Marlene Henderson, Broker - Realtor - Ca/Nv
MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and
Property Management
00599374

831-429-9091 Office
831-419-9091 Cell 
 

" When only the BEST will do . . . .
                       MoeBEST-Henderson Properties and Property Management"