Let's face it, in 1960, the Everly Brothers were some of the dorkiest guys around. Phil and Don Everly had zero hunk factor. They looked like somebody put their faces into a vice grip. Maybe they were just too wholesome to be attractive. There was no bad boy vibe going on there, not like with Elvis Presley or Jimmy Dean.
But they produced great songs, as long as you didn't picture who was singing them. And how could you, because they were on the radio. AM radio. Way before FM radio. They had 4 big hits in 1960, but probably the most memorable song from that year is When Will I Be Loved?
And that's what I think about when I look at this new short sale listing in Rancho Cordova, which was built in 1960. As a Sacramento short sale agent, you'd think I have seen it all, but no. Some of the improvements in this home, made before the present sellers bought it, seem to be an after thought.
This home is no doubt a fixer. A new buyer will probably take up all of the flooring and replace it. Not that there's anything wrong with it now, it's perfectly habitable, but most buyers want consistency in flooring. The floors in this home are mostly vinyl or laminate; some rooms have no thresholds.
There are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The square footage, according to the assessor, is about 1,646. The master is full of boxes, so you might not recognize it as a master, and you could very well miss the master bath around the corner, but it's there with a shower stall. It has a formal living room and a family room addition.
A super cool factor are the skylights and solar tubes installed throughout the home. The roof is newer and was installed 2 or 3 years ago, according to the seller. Without the solar tubes and skylights, this home would be dark, but they are like a bright light in these rooms.
The kitchen counters are covered in a prefab type of granite. You've seen those displays at the mall in downtown Sacramento, right? Where they cover tiled or laminate counters with a material that looks like granite? That's what covers the counters in the kitchen. It has original wood cabinets and a huge walk-in pantry.
The back yard is overgrown and wild. There is a spa that might stay if you ask for it in the purchase contract. The home has central heat and air, plus a two-car garage. It probably will not qualify for FHA financing.
2481 McGregor Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 is offered exclusively by Lyon Real Estate as a short sale at $149,000. For more information, call your Sacramento short sale agent, Elizabeth Weintraub, at 916 233 6759. For a private showing, call Linda Swanson at 916 607 0111.
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Not that this has anything to do with your Rancho Cordova Short Sale, but bringing up the Everly Borthers reminds me of Friday and Saturday nights in my childhood home. Mom and Dad loved to play records and dance. It was fun. Lots of Johnny Cash, Everly Brothers and Sinatra. How's that for a diverse musical palette?
I like the connection between music and your new short sale listing. From your description it seems the house has good bones and lots of potential. It just needs some love from a new owner!
Wake Up Little Susie is my favorite Everly Brothers song. I have to honest, I don't really know what they look like. I just know the music. (Used to listen to my parents 45s!)
Elizabeth - What a nice spin on introducing a new listing. Capture us in a childhood memory and BAMM here is a home for you in Rancho Cordova.
I can't say that I was used to hearing my family play that around the house but I did grow to love the Sinatra and Presley days.
Good Luck finding a buyer.
How about FHA 203(k) renovation financing for this one?
Chris Ann: Music was diverse back then because you still had guys like Dean Martin and Andy Williams mixed with Fats Domino -- you know what the number one song was in 1960? Theme from A Summer Place. Percy Faith. All those strings and an orchestra. They played it at the roller rink.
Donna: I can always find a way to hook a short sale listing with music. It's this talent I've got. Some people can touch their noses with their tongues, and I tie music to real estate. Trust me though, the Everly Brothers were not cute.
Ken: Yeah, I just suck readers in before I lower the boom. But this time I gave you a tip in the title of my blog. So it wasn't total smack between the eyes.
I love the way you always add old songs or movies to your listings. It makes the blogs a lot of fun!
Okay, you've gone and done it now... that song will be stuck in my head ALL day.
Elizabeth, picking on the Everly Brother, are we? What a kick you are. I just love it and to associate "better times" with a new listing...well done! I always enjoy coming over here to see what you are up to. I have some very sad HUD homes right now and they do need to be loved. .....vice grips....they were not that bad....and they sang great!