Free "Green" Money

Last month the “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008” was signed into law - a barely publicized “sweetner” to the Bill was an unlimited tax credit for installing some solar energy systems.
Solar Water Heating systems are approved for 30% of the cost of the system or up to $2,000. If you install Photovoltaic Systems (electricity via solar power) to your home you can claim up to 30% of the total cost! That’s a potential credit of around $7,500-$9,000 based on the cost of typical system.
Other items that are considered “energy efficient home improvements” are replacement windows, insulation, small wind energy systems and non-solar water heaters. The max claim amount allowed is up to $500 for these types of improvements.
How it works is if you install qualifying energy efficient products into your home from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 you will earn tax credits. 2008 installations do not qualify for the tax credit so you’d better wait.
So now you can be rewarded for taking the time to make energy efficient improvements to your home and help save valuable resources at the same time.

New Listings

This ia a wonderful opportunity to live where you work! A breathtaking view and fine craftmanship await a new owner.

There is a great room with hardwood floors, river rock fireplace, and floor to ceiling windows looking out onto the High Sierras! In addition, this property offers a beautiful commercial kitchen.

Call for an appointment to see this property!

Looking down on the Kaweah Canyon in Three Rivers.

I just love to hike up above Three Rivers and look down on our town - you almost do not see a thing.

Our community has done a good job nestling development into the beautiful Oaks, Sycamore and Buckeye that blanket our hills and canyons.

We like to joke that there are 3 houses behind every tree in Three Rivers.

Where in the world would you ever find a place like this?

Second Time Around...

This home, once belonging to Vivian S., was in complete disrepair. Now, 50+ years later, a new owner has chosen to revive the home to it's former glory!

The knotty pine interior with natural river rock fireplace and original hardwood floors were all left intact. The wooden kitchen counter tops and cabinetry will be restored. This once delapited place will soon be called home and be filled with joy and laughter. Many wonderful family memories will be made here once again.

Larry Jules of L.M. Jules Construction says, " Being able to restore this original treasure is preserving a part of Three Rivers history."

Turkey Anyone?

My friend Shirley sent these photos to me that were taken from her deck. These turkeys have decided to call her neighborhood home. They visit her house daily and Shirley never tires of hosting the local wildlife.

Last week a client and I were viewing properties in the Alta Acres area. We parked and watched in awe as four male turkeys fluffed up, fanned their feathers and did a beautiful dance for the onlooking females.

Where in the world would you ever find a place like Three Rivers?

Another View Of My Home

Geoff Glass, who is the photographer extraordinaire for Team Diana, often delights us with new photos. This is a photo of my house from a hilltop behind us. I have not seen my place from this angle!

Each home in Three Rivers has unique and beautiful attributes. It is such a pleasure that no two properties are alike here!

This is a great time to purchase your own Three Rivers Shangri-La. Living in Three Rivers is like being on vacation every day... in your own backyard. Call Team Diana for more information (559)799-8201.

Diana's Raccoon Relocation Program - Post 3

I've Become a Relocation Specialist!

I'm 7 for 7.

I have been setting the Have-A-Heart trap every night for 7 nights and every morning there is another raccoon waiting to be relocated to the remote BLM wilderness.

I feel like a mountain woman!

In networking with my neighbors, I have learned that there were about 13 raccoons following a route from Fran's home where they drink water from her stream. They pass down the road to the giant oak along Kaweah River Drive near the Edison Power Plant where they feast on acorns and shred branches which drop in the road. From there they make their way across my neighbors footbridge and then across the fence at my home and onto my roof.

Each night I can hear the click of the trap as it closes on my next catch. In the morning before dawn I load my car with the trap and head out to the remote wilderness. Once there, I set out some food, open the trap and set them free. They do not seem to be any the worse for wear, and by now they should have quite a community going and not be lonesome at all.

I expect that I may have quite a few more relocation opportunities before the relocation project is complete. Last night was our first night of quiet with no varmints running around on the roof, yea!!!

In real estate there are offices that specialize in various kinds of real estate including "Relocation." I can now honestly say I have had more relocation experience than any other agent in Three Rivers.