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If you’re struggling to make your mortgage payment, there’s help under the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative (HAFA) program.  The Treasury Department recently introduced the HAFA program to provide a new option for homeowners who are trying to avoid being foreclosed.

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Polo Ranch Estates Home for Sale!

10685  E San Jose Ave,  Clovis, CA  93619

Bargain Priced $499,900!

Amazing Clovis home and property located on 2 acres in prestigious Polo Ranch Estates! This Victorian style home is situated at the end of a private cul-de-sac and is 2956 sq. ft. with 3 bedroom and 3 baths. This home features enchanting gardens, a beach entry swimming pool with waterfall and access to the clubhouse grounds and tennis courts at Polo Ranch. Inside, you’ll be impressed by the architectural detail, hardwood floors, designer paint, granite counters, stainless appliances, surround sound and much more. Includes pristine shop, RV parking, and Clovis Schools! One of Clovis’ VERY BEST properties. Hurry – simply won’t last!

Call John McMillen, the Clovis homes specialist, at (559) 325-4545 (or email John@ClovisExperts.com) to see this great Clovis home before it’s gone!

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2620 Miami Ave. W., Clovis CA

First-time buyer Clovis home! This great Clovis family home boasts Clovis schools, a huge park-sized backyard, a cul de sac on a quiet street with great neighbors. It also includes new paint and flooring throughout, newer roof, brand new kitchen appliances with a new stainless steel sink.  Why wait?  You can own this home and be within walking distance of the Sierra Vista Mall, Cinema 16 theaters, great shopping, fine dining, and community / family events. Bargain-priced. Hurry — won’t last long!

Call Matt Heinricy, the Clovis homes specialist, at (559) 325-4043 (or email Matt@ClovisExperts.com) to see this great Clovis schools home before it’s gone!

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611 W. Heritage Avenue, Clovis CA

Big Price Reduction -  Now just $519,000!

Buchanan Estates home!  4 bedroom, 3 bath 3,266 sq. ft. home that’s located on a cul-de-sac in a prominent Clovis neighborhood with Buchanan schools.  This is a fantastic home!  Enter into an elegant formal living and dining room with vaulted ceilings and beautiful views of the koi pond with waterfall. Outside are a resort-like backyard with Pebble Tec pool and over-sized patio perfect for entertaining guests. Control those summer PGE bills with a PAID FOR SOLAR SYSTEM.  Homeowners PG&E bill in March was $4.73 (per seller)!

Additional features include: great room w/a spacious kitchen w/large island ideal for spending time with family and friends, water softener system, security alarm, isolated bedroom and bath (perfect for guests), enjoy movie and game nights in the spacious bonus room, surround sound for family room, living room, game room, and patio.  Luxurious master suite with soaking tub and over-sized walk-in closets.  Huge front and back yards with drip irrigation (homeowner’s March water bill was $12.00!) and a 3-car garage w/built-in storage.  $519,000.  No waiting on a bank – and not a short sale!

Call Matt, the Buchanan homes specialist, at (559) 325-4043 (or email Matt@ClovisExperts.com) to see this amazing Buchanan schools home before it’s gone!

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Clovis home buyers have a brief window of opportunity to receive up to $18,000 in combined federal and California home-buyer tax credits.  To take advantage of both tax credits, a first-time home-buyer must enter into a purchase contract for a principal residence before May 1, 2010, and close escrow between May 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010, inclusive.  Buyers who are not first-time home-buyers may use the same time-frames to receive up to $16,500 in combined tax credits if they are long-time residents of their existing homes as permitted under federal law, and they purchase properties that have never been previously occupied as provided under California law.

Home Tax Credit Break Down

Under the federal law slated to soon expire (April 30, 2010), a first-time home-buyer may receive up to $8,000 in tax credits, and a long-time resident may receive up to $6,500, for certain purchase contracts entered into by April 30, 2010 that close escrow by June 30, 2010.  Additionally, under a newly enacted California law, a home-buyer may receive up to $10,000 in tax credits as a first-time home-buyer or buyer of a property that has never been occupied.  The new California law applies to certain purchases that close escrow on or after May 1, 2010.  California law generally allows buyers of never-occupied properties to reserve their credits before closing escrow, but buyers seeking to combine the federal and state tax credits will not be able to satisfy the timing requirements for such reservations.  Other terms and restrictions apply to both tax credits.

For more information, the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) offers a Home-buyer Tax Credit Chart with a side-by-side summary of the federal and California laws.

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It’s official.  Gov. Schwarzenegger signed the CA Home Tax Credit legislation into law.  The CA tax credit provides $200 million for home buyer tax credits ($100 million for qualified first-time home buyers of existing homes and $100 million for purchasers of new, or previously unoccupied, homes).  Click below to learn who qualifies for the $10,000 CA tax credit.

Who’s Eligible?

Clovis home buyers who purchases a qualified Clovis home on and after May 1, 2010, and on or before Dec. 31, 2010, or who purchases a qualified home on and after Dec. 31, 2010, and before Aug. 1, 2011, pursuant to an enforceable contract executed on or before Dec. 31, 2010, will be able to take the allowed tax credit.

How Much is the Tax Credit?

The new CA tax credit is equal to the lesser of 5% of the purchase price or $10,000, in equal installments over 3 consecutive years. Clovis residents are required to live in the home for at least 2 years or forfeit the credit (i.e., repay it to the state).

Shouldn’t I Wait to Buy?

The previous CA home buyer tax credit program was so successful that it ran out of tax credits 8 months before it was set to expire.  There’s no reason to think it won’t be the same this time around, too.

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At Clovis Real Estate we specialize in Clovis homes. For example, we offer a FREE list of ALL Clovis CA homes for sale. Our Clovis homes for sale list is no ordinary list. Updated daily, you can view photos, maps, and Clovis school information. Plus, we include Clovis foreclosures, Clovis short sales, and traditional Clovis homes for sale. In fact, we offer the most comprehensive list of Clovis homes for sale. You’ll find every Clovis home listed by every real estate agent in the Fresno / Clovis area. If your dream Clovis home is out there – you’ll find it here.

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History of Quail Lake

Quail Lake is a lakeside community designed in 1991 by a team of architects and designers, including the award-winning architectural firm William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc., renown landscape architect David Gates, and internationally recognized land planner Bob Odermatt. Quail Lake is a 357 acre community with a 57 acre lake that is surrounded by adjacent green vistas. In fact, over 40% of the Quail Lake community is permanent open space which allows for unblocked views of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Environmentally Friendly

Not only does Quail Lake offer spectacular lake and mountain views, Quail Lake is environmentally friendly. Considered a leading green community in Clovis, Quail Lake was masterfully designed to include water recycling, groundwater recharge, wetlands preservation, and countless energy-saving and environmentally-responsible green building amenities. While other communities are just now beginning to consider green techniques, Quail Lake has always utilized environmentally building techniques.

5 Harbors

Quail Lake provides over 700 home sites ranging from million dollar luxury custom homes to more affordable family and retirement residences. Quail Lake is designed into 5 unique harbors: Acacia, The Cove, Landmark, Mountain View, and South Bay. Each harbor is it’s own community but all of the harbors share the same Quail Lake amenities. For example, most of the homes in the Landmark harbor are lakefront, whereas the Acacia harbor homes are next to the wetlands and walking trail. The Mountain View harbor faces the Sierra Nevada.

Adjacent to Quail Lake is the Creekside community, an affordable 60 home community nestled against a winding creek. Joined by a walking bridge, Creekside residents share all of the same amenities as the Quail Lake community.

Want a brand new Quail Lake home? You can build a brand new home from scratch or buy an express move-in ready home from the local Quail Lake developer, or design and build a custom Quail Lake home on one of the few custom lots still available.

There are pluses and minuses of each choice. I’ve worked on countless transactions in Quail Lake and will help you get the very best home at the very best possible price. The seller has a team and staff working for them. Shouldn’t you?

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Top Rated School

Quail Lake has its own charter school – Quail Lake Charter Environmental School – which is ranked as one of the top schools in all of California. Designed by award winning architects Dyson, Sierjin, and Janzen, the 7 acre school is located within the gated Quail Lake community and within walking distances of all Quail Lake homes.

In 2008, Quail Lake Charter Environmental School was recognized by the California Department of Education as a California Distinguished School. This award is given only to the state’s most exemplary and inspiring public schools. According to the CA Department of Education, schools selected for Distinguished School Awards are “strong, well-rounded community schools.” Quail Lake Environmental is also recognized as “among the few schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.”

Quail Lake parents agree. Quail Lake’s charter school is exceptional:

“My daughter started kindergarten at Quail lake this year. I am so impressed with this school.”

“The things that my daughter has learned in such a short period of time is just amazing! We are so happy with this school!”

- Actual parent comments

Quail Lake Environmental Charter School serves grades K-8. Students in 9-12 attend Sanger United School District or can attend Clovis Unified School District (if the parents or legal guardian work in Clovis, read more).

Activities & Things to Do

Quail Lake hosts numerous community events (see Community Events below), has a 2-mile walking trail, two parks with playground equipment (plus another 2 acre park!), a 4,600 square foot clubhouse, community swimming pool (with infant pool), stunning mountain and water views, an abundance of spring, summer, and fall flowers, and even a community waterfall.

Other things to do in the community include boating, sailing, kayaking, bird watching, and fishing just to name a few.

Quail Lake Photo Gallery

Click here to see a gallery of Quail Lake photos. Whether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter – Quail Lake is simply beautiful.

Community Events

One of the many benefits to living at Quail Lake is its community events. The 2010 Quail Lake Community Events have just been released:

• February 19 – Love Wine & Chocolate – Clubhouse
• March 27th – Easter – Easter Egg Hunt
• April 24th – Nature Tour
• May15th – Parking Lot Sale
• June 26th – Summer Celebration
• August 7th – Movie Night in the Park – Clubhouse
• Sept 25th – Chili Cook Off & Car Show
• October 31st – Halloween – Trunk or Treat
• November 13th – Thanksgiving – Lets be Thankful
• December 4th – Holiday Open House

Location, Location, Location

Quail Lake is located just east of downtown Clovis next to the Sierra Nevada foothills. Quail Lake’s quiet and tranquil setting are one of the main reasons residents choose to live here. However, Quail Lake is just minutes away from a number of conveniences and spectacular attractions:

• Sierra Vista Mall (shopping, dining, movies) – 8 minutes
• Save Mart (grocery store) – 5 minutes
• Gas Station / Convenience Store – 2 minutes
• Clovis Community Hospital – 6 minutes
• Fresno Yosemite International Airport – 15 minutes
• Shaver Lake – 40 minutes
• Quail Lake Charter School – Located within the Quail Lake community
• Bike / Walking Trails – Located within the Quail Lake community
• Parks – Located within the Quail Lake community
• Swimming Pool and Clubhouse – Located within the Quail Lake community
• National Parks: Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia – 1.5 – 2 hours
• Sierra Summit (Skiing) – 1 hour 15 minutes
• White Water Rafting – 1 hour 15 minutes

Gated Community, Security, & HOA Dues

Quail Lake is a secure, gated community. Security patrol the community virtually around the clock. Click here to read Quail Lake’s CCRs, i.e., community rules book. Homeowners Association (HOA) dues vary depending on whether the home is lakefront or not. Non-lakefront Quail Lake homes have the same HOA dues of $165 per month. HOA dues for homes on the water are determined by the amount of lakefront footage.

Conclusion

There you have it. I believe there’s no place like Quail Lake. That’s why I live here. Simply put, no other Fresno or Clovis community has the amenities, beauty, or lifestyle of Quail Lake. Let me know if you would like view any Quail Lake homes for sale or if have any questions about the community. I’d love to help you make the move to Quail Lake.

- John McMillen

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Map of Harlan Ranch

Harlan Ranch

Harlan Ranch is a master-planned community located in North East Clovis CA.  Designed by a team of architects and designers, Harlan Ranch is a 400 acre vibrant community where residents can work, play, and live.

Harlan Ranch offers its own resort-like area, including a Junior Olympic sized swimming pool, playground, rock climbing wall, amphitheater, picnic areas with gas barbecues, and walking and biking trails.  Because of its location, Harlan Ranch residents can easily access downtown Clovis, the Sierra Mountains, and Shaver and Huntington Lakes.

In addition, Harlan Ranch is within the Clovis Unified School District (CUSD).  Students living within Harlan Ranch will attend the newly-opened Bud Rank Elementary at Harlan Ranch school for grades K-6. Students in the 7th and 8th grades will attend Granite Ridge Intermediate School and students in 9th grade will attend the new Clovis north High School while students 10th through 12th grades will attend Buchanan High School.

Harlan Ranch Homes for Sale

There are a number of Harlan Ranch homes for sale. Current planning for Harlan Ranch provides for approximately 1,334 homes, 400 + apartments, 58 live/work units and 14 acres of planned commercial development.  Harlan Ranch home prices range from from the low $200,000’s to the low-$400,000 range.

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