Friends Real Estate Services DRE# 01923817

02/04/2026

Your homebuying journey deserves the right guide. 🏡
Choosing an experienced, licensed real estate agent can make all the difference—from pricing and negotiations to inspections and closing. At Friends Real Estate Services, John Friend brings over 25 years of CA real estate experience to help you find the perfect home that fits your needs, lifestyle, and budget.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or planning your next move, John will walk you through every step of the process, answer your questions, and advocate for your best interests.
Ready to start your search?
📲 Call/Text: 209-770-0200
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🌐 friendsrealestateservices.com

02/04/2026

"Explore Tuolumne County one stop at a time with our interactive Mobile Trails—your guide to some of the region’s most unique flavors, stories, and photo-worthy moments. From savoring bold bites on the Craft Burger Trail and sipping locally made pours on the Craft Beverage Trail, to striking iconic poses along the Sonora Selfie Trail and honoring local heroes on the Veterans Memorial Trail, each experience offers a fun, self-guided way to connect with the heart of our communities!"

| Visit Tuolumne County

https://www.visittuolumne.com/mobile-trails

02/04/2026

Think bad credit means you can’t buy a home? Think again. Our guide breaks down how to improve your credit and explore your options as a buyer. 🏡💳

Learn more: https://lookforther.realtor/buy/first-time-home-buyer/how-to-buy-a-home-with-bad-credit-and-improve-your-credit/?cid=eo_sm_fb

02/03/2026

Shea McGee, Cayley Lambur, Tommy Zung, and more weigh in on design trends coming back in style.

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02/02/2026

This wonderful large Family Home is the perfect combination of Country Living but close to Town; between the great Shopping and Restaurants in downtown Sonora and out on Mono Way, and the Historic Gold Country Columbia State Park with an authentic Gold Rush era western town right out of the Movies, as well as Columbia College right up the Road. This totally remodeled Split-Level Home with 3 separate floors has everything one could hope for, including a large Primary Bedroom Suite, 2 Guest Bedrooms and a Guest Bathroom on the Upper Level, a Family Room leading out to the large Stamped Concrete Covered Patio, 2 more Guest Bedrooms and a Guest Bathroom on the Lower Level, and a Living Room with a Fireplace, a Custom remodeled Kitchen, a Guest Bathroom, a Laundry Room with an exit to the possible future Garage and a front Office that is currently being used as a 6th Bedroom. The Home has newer Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring (LVP) throughout, a remodeled Kitchen with new Custom Cabinets, Quartz Counter Tops and Stainless Steel Appliances, and 4 remodeled custom Bathrooms. With a perfect sized rear Yard with a newer wooden Fence on 2 sides, and an extra large Concrete Driveway with a planned area for a Garage towards the rear, this Home is Move-In Ready. We also have a very recent Clear Septic report, as well as a Passed Cal Fire Defensible Space Report. Seller Financing with 20% down an option. Ask John for details 209-770-0200.

02/02/2026

We asked interior designers how they make a room look expensive, even if it’s not. Here are their six best tips.

02/02/2026

Finding the right home shouldn’t feel overwhelming. 💛
✨ At Friends Real Estate Services, we walk with you through every step – from the first showing to the final signature – so you feel confident, informed, and excited about your move.
Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or buying for the first time, our team is here to listen, answer questions, and make the process smooth and stress-free.
Ready to see what’s possible? call us today at 209-694-7033 to talk to one of our mini experienced agents. Let’s start finding the place that truly feels like home. 🏡

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

You’ve thought about selling your home—but it’s a big step. You’re not sure whether it’s the right time. These seven discussion questions can help you think through the decision.

01/31/2026

13 Fascinating caverns and caves in California > https://californiawanderland.com/caves-in-california/

01/31/2026

View of Yosemite Falls at Yosemite National Park after fresh snowfall ❄️

01/30/2026

Open House!
This wonderful large Family Home is the perfect combination of Country Living but close to Town; between the great Shopping and Restaurants in downtown Sonora and out on Mono Way, and the Historic Gold Country Columbia State Park with an authentic Gold Rush era western town right out of the Movies, as well as Columbia College right up the Road. This totally remodeled Split-Level Home with 3 separate floors has everything one could hope for, including a large Primary Bedroom Suite, 2 Guest Bedrooms and a Guest Bathroom on the Upper Level, a Family Room leading out to the large Stamped Concrete Covered Patio, 2 more Guest Bedrooms and a Guest Bathroom on the Lower Level, and a Living Room with a Fireplace, a Custom remodeled Kitchen, a Guest Bathroom, a Laundry Room with an exit to the possible future Garage and a front Office that is currently being used as a 6th Bedroom. The Home has newer Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring (LVP) throughout, a remodeled Kitchen with new Custom Cabinets, Quartz Counter Tops and Stainless Steel Appliances, and 4 remodeled custom Bathrooms. With a perfect sized rear Yard with a newer wooden Fence on 2 sides, and an extra large Concrete Driveway with a planned area for a Garage towards the rear, this Home is Move-In Ready. We also have a very recent Clear Septic report, as well as a Passed Cal Fire Defensible Space Report. Seller Financing with 20% down an option. Ask John for details 209-770-0200