888 Cottage Grove | Burnt Mill Canyon |$250,000

Take a look at this absolutely adorable ideal mountain charmer?  For only $250k this cutie wont last long.  Make sure to contact me today for more info on this home!

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Step back in time with this 1940’s Mountain Charmer. Last time it was on the market was in 1988. This almost level entry cabin has a bedroom on the main and the top floor is one giant loft area with room for the whole family. This home sits on 1/4 of an acre and is surrounded by peace & solitude. Enjoy pure privacy with no neighbor, parking for 8 or more cars & a large deck for entertaining. This home is in coveted Burnt Mill Canyon and easy to get to from Hwy 18. Furnishings are negotiable.

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MLS # 2160108. For more pictures click on this virtual tour link:Tour Factory

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I look forward to showing you your future mountain cabin! 🙂

See you around town – Michelle!

309 Emerald Dr | Arrowhead Woods | $275,000 {SOLD}

Stop the press and take a look at this turn key home in Lake Arrowhead for under $300k, with lake rights and even a peak of the lake!

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What A Home! This move in ready home has it all, 4 bedrooms, 1344 sqft, large entry, NEW paint in and out, NEW appliance, concrete kitchen counter tops, newly insulated attic & floors, newer carpet, hardwood floors, vinyl dual pane windows, copper plumbing, fabulous birch & barn wood walls, updated bathrooms & walking distance to the lake trails. I could go on and on with this stunning lake rights home, it is a must see to appreciate. There is even a peak of the lake. Home can even come completely furnished per inventory.

Click HERE to see the virtual tour.

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At only $275 this home won’t sit long.  Make sure to contact me, Michelle Calkins today to find out more about this property and to see the inside!

See you around town!

631 Mozumdar Dr | Cedarpines Park | $219,000 {SOLD}

What A Home! New paint, faucets, light fixtures, closet doors, electrical, laminate floors in bath and vinyl throughout house, custom outlet covers dishwasher, range/stove, garbage disposal, water regulator, ceiling fans and more.

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Priced at $219,000!  It is a must see to appreciate!

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Click this virtual link to see more pictures and find our more info!

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This fully fenced home has Vinyl siding on the exterior and is only 6 steps up to the front door. Large shed in the back, a bed/bath on the main, 2 fireplaces, a family room with separate entrance! Enjoy the peace and quiet with this pride of ownership home.

Remember to contact me, Michelle Calkins for more info on this home.

See you around town!

27750 Waters Dr | Crestline | $150,000 {SOLD}

Pride of Ownership! Fully Fenced Large Yard. Large Decks for Entertaining. Take a look here for a virtual tour: http://www.tourfactory.com/1404000

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This home is 768 SqFt. 2 Bed/ 1 Bath built in 1963 and can be yours for only $150k

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Check out the built in insulated Wine cubby!  (love this)

There is parking for 4. You must see this home to appreciate all the details. New: drywall, dual pane windows, updated kitchen & fresh paint inside and out. The large build up is the perfect man cave/ storage area with laundry and even an insulated wine cupboard. Home is all one level that sits below the street with vaulted ceilings, a light bright feel and just the right amount of privacy. This home is move in ready!!

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For more info on this property or a showing appointment, contact me at Michelle@MichelleCalkinsRealtor.com

See you around town!

I MADE IT TO THE TOP 12 WITH THIS VIDEO AUDITION

“Life is short, take more chances on the things that shake your comfort zone.”

Have you ever heard of the show Love It or List It?  Did you know that it is a Canadian run network and show?  Yah me neither until I auditioned for the Realtor part of a new spin off.  “Love It or List It Vacation Homes.”

I want to thank my best friend Kristil for encouraging me to shake my nerves and submit a video submission back in March to the Milo Casting company.  My first reaction was NO of course.  Then I called her up and said, lets do this, now, without thinking to much about it.  So we grabbed the camera, used 2 houses and filmed the whole video in like one hour!  I did not want to overthink anything, just went with the flow and tried as best I could to make sure my personality was shown.  Kristil edited the video in lightning speed and before I knew it I had submitted the video for review.  Gulp, that was easy.

Within less than 12 hours I had already heard from one of the producers, they wanted my video to be in YouTube format.  That was promising, at least I knew they got it.  Eleven days went by when I received my second email; They said, “congrats you are moving on to the second round” and they wanted to have a 45 minute Skype interview with me the next day.  Whoa, wait, what just happen, they liked it, they want to interview me live via Skype… Okay, yes, of course!

On the day of the interview all I could think is, “you have one chance, don’t f**k this up.”  I dressed in my normal office casual attire, slapped my self in the face and had a blast with the producers doing the interview.  They got me to sing, dance and show off my tattoos!  After the hour was up I took a sigh of relief and had a huge lunch! HA!  You don’t eat much when your nerves are shot.  I felt really good about the interview and was told I would hear from them either way.

After 3 long months and finally giving up on hearing anything, I received an email… “Hi Michelle – I’m one of the producer on the new show.  I’m following up on the audition tape you sent through.  We’d like to send it to network as part of the group of hopefuls we’d like them to consider.  I wanted to make sure you were still interested& able to re-locate to Ontario for shooting from July to Nov. of this year.”

I froze in my chair at work. They picked me as a hopeful (insert wide eyes and dropped jaw face).  First thing I did was call my husband to tell him about re-locating, he said, “uh yah, duh, I love to travel!” So within 5 minutes I responded with, “yes, 110% I am in!”  After all what could 4 months in Canada hurt?!  It’s no secret that my dream job would be to travel and get paid and sell Real Estate while doing it!

I will make this last part short.  3 weeks went by when I found out that the “Network” had not chosen me to go to the final round.  Dang it, so close to a in person interview.  I had known from the beginning that no matter what, at the end of the day the Network makes the final decision.  I sent my thank you’s to those I had talked to, and found out that I was in the top 12 chosen to be sent to the network.  When I heard that information all I could think is how pleased with my self I was that I tried.  I was SUPER STOKED about being in the top 12.  I’m bummed I wont be able to brag about the best small town in the world, Lake Arrowhead but hey we all know that it is already! 😉

I want to thank everyone who believed in me, encouraged me and supported me.  There were only a handful of people that knew, I figured I did not want to make a big deal over something that might not even happen.  So here I am in all my Michelle Calkins glory.  The video has been private since March, but I figured why not let you all see it now.  So have fun, laugh a little and don’t be scared to try something that scares the crap out of you.

I think what I want most people to get out of this blog is that life is short but worth every breath.  I challenge you to step out of your comfort zone today and take a chance on something you never thought possible!

See you around town! – Michelle

27332 North Bay Rd | Arrowhead Woods | $365,000 {SOLD}

Level Entry! One Car Garage! Turn Key!  What more do you need? How about a Fireplace in your Master bedroom, a jacuzzi tub and a beautiful Mountain View! All bedrooms are on the bottom level, along with the laundry and the top floor is perfect for entertaining with vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan. Enjoy 2 large decks, hard wood floors, and so much more. Home has Lake Rights and is minutes away from Blue Jay and the Village. All you need is your suit case, family and friends!

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Listed at only $365,000 this home is Turn Key and all it needs is you!  Call me today for a showing or for more info on the property: 909-336-7989 or email me at Michelle@MichelleCalkinsRealtor.com

Here is the virtual tour link for more pictures: http://www.tourfactory.com/idxr1355521

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892 Breithorn Dr | Arrowhead Woods | $465,000 {SOLD}

LARGE AND IN CHARGE!  With over 4400 sqft, this home has room for the whole family and the In-Laws!  There are enough rooms for a family room, game room, theater room and so much more. Master Bed on main, great views off the back deck, level entry and room for your imagination to go wild. Take advantage of this house and make it the perfect full time or vacation home! Dock available for extra $, located in Tavern Bay! This is the perfect Mountain package!

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4/5 Bed, 4 Bath, over 4400 sqft, lake rights, and a dock available for extra $$$!

For the virtual tour click here: http://www.tourfactory.com/1326460

This home is priced at $465,000 and the dock, MLS# 2150543 is priced at $55k and is located at Tavern Bay!

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Remember to call me for more info: 909-336-7989 or shoot me an email: Michelle@MichelleCalkinsRealtor.com

See you around town!

27406 North Bay | Arrowhead Woods | $625,000

Take a look at this beauty.  LAKE VIEW, LEVEL ENTRY & LOTS OF SQFT w/ Lake Rights!  Built in 2000, this home is minutes from Blue Jay and is perfect for the whole family. Enjoy large Master Suit with vaulted ceilings, a Lake View, spa tub and fireplace. The main level has an open floor plan, perfect for entertaining with hard wood floors and an outside deck. The family/ game room has a full bath and plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. If you are looking for move in ready, then this is the house for you! It even has AC.

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For a Virtual Tour, click here: http://www.tourfactory.com/1323159IMG_3336 IMG_3325 IMG_3319 IMG_3300 IMG_3301 IMG_3328

For more info remember to contact me at Michelle@MichelleCalkinsRealtor.com or my office at 909-336-7989
See you around town!

Pick(s) of the Day | March 19, 2015

It has been so beautiful up here in Lake Arrowhead lately and we are all watching homes fly off the shelves.

Broker tour was a long one today and I must say there was quiet a few good ones on tour.  I was only able to pull pictures for one house, but I have 5 on my list today, take a look below at the addresses: If you want any info on any of these homes, please send me an email and I will get you the detailed info.

Michelle@MichelleCalkinsRealtor.com or call me at 909-336-7989

447 Cimarron | Arrowhead Woods | 3 bed-2 bath | $325,000 | Adorable interior

391 Cedar Ridge Drive | Cedar Ridge | Arrowhead Woods | $1,319,5000 | INCREDIBLE VALUE (Seriously, call all your friends who want to live in Cedar Ridge, this house is 6000+ sq feet of awesome!)

394 Emerald Drive | Arrowhead Woods | 3 bed-1.5 bath | $329,000 | LAKE VIEW (This will be gone by Monday)

1372 Sequoia | Arrowhead Woods | 3 bed-1.5 bath | Pinnacles View | $285,000 (This will be gone by Monday)

344 Castle Gate Rd, Lake Arrowhead ~ Arrowhead Woods:  This home is listed at $569,000.  This is the ultimate Lake Arrowhead Cabin.  I mean, wow, pristine condition… AND there is even views of the lake!  How can you not love this charmer?! And that patio… the list for me just goes on and on.

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Lot with a View | Arrowhead Woods | Lake Rights | $26,000

Do not let this opportunity pass you by, this lake rights lot has amazing views of the ridgelines and is priced to sell at only $27,500!  Imagine building the home of your dreams from this down slope lot.  You could have a level entry home with panoramic views, access is off Arbon Lane Access road.  Remember to contact me (Michelle), michelle@michellecalkinsrealtor.com, for questions on how you can own this Arrowhead Woods lot today!

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See you around town!