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Ruthie Jones Installed as President for Humboldt Association of REALTORS®
Ruthie Jones, of Corcoran Icon Properties in Humboldt County, was just installed as President of the Humboldt Association of REALTORS®. The 2024 Installation of Officers Black Tie Affair was held at Bear River Resort & Casino in Loleta.
Humboldt Association of REALTORS® (HAR) has an association membership of more than 455 REALTORS® and 95 affiliate members. Its mission is to provide services and programs to assist its members in successfully succeeding in the business and achieving the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. They pride themselves on being advocates for private property rights and encourage community involvement.
Jones has received several prestigious awards throughout her career, highlighting her unwavering dedication to client satisfaction. These awards include the 2022 Real Estate Icon Top Producer for 2022, the 2018 Rookie of the Year award, 2018 Rising Star Award, and she perpetually retains a high rating as an agent.
“This is a real honor for me, and I’m very excited to carry out my role as President of this impressive group of professionals,” remarked Jones. “We live in a remarkable area, and it’s a pleasure to serve my community through HAR.”
Before her career in real estate, Jones worked with Northcoast Children’s Services as an Early Head Start Home Visitor, where she embraced the opportunity to live out her mission of supporting the community and empathizing with each family’s unique needs. Today, she continues to contribute to the community and finds fulfillment by volunteering with CASA and Kiwanis. Her ultimate goal is for clients to experience complete satisfaction in their real estate transactions, ensuring their needs are met every step of the way with respect, time, honesty, and integrity. Together, Ruthie and her clients embark on this journey.
“Ruthie’s recent achievement with the Humboldt Association of Realtors® is quite remarkable,” remarked Joshua Cook, Sales Manager of Corcoran Icon’s Humboldt County Operations. “She exemplifies leadership and strength, and her guidance is sure to bring valuable contributions to the entire association and community.”
Ruthie Jones may be reached at 707.572.0683 and ruthie.jones@corcoranicon.com.
Corcoran Icon Properties’ Tom Hunt Receives Rising Star Award from California Association of REALTORS®
Corcoran Icon Properties was recently notified that Thomas Hunt has been selected to receive the prestigious Rising Star Award from the California Association of REALTORS®. Across the state, up to 10 agents receive this award, which was presented at the C.A.R. REimagine! Conference at the Anaheim Convention Center.
The Rising Star Awards program is a C.A.R. initiative designed to work in partnership with the brokerage community to recognize up-and-coming agents. The Rising Star Awards highlight elite, new talent entering the industry and help boost their growing careers while promoting both the REALTOR® and their firm.
“We were absolutely blown away by the accomplishments of our nominees, the stories that were shared, and your glowing recommendation,” according to the notification received by Corcoran Icon Properties from C.A.R. “I am pleased to inform you that your agent, Thomas, has been selected to receive this award – one of a handful of recipients statewide. Congratulations!”
Requirements for nominees for the Rising Star award include: 1) be an active C.A.R. member who joined the association in 2021 or later; 2) closed at least twelve transactions or $5.0 million in transaction volume between January 1 and December 31, 2022; 3) nominated by the broker or principal of the brokerage; and 4) no restrictions on DRE license and no Code of Ethics violations.
“We are delighted and quite proud of Tom’s achievements in the real estate industry. His enthusiasm, dedication, and positivity are the perfect blend for a successful career,” remarked Joshua Cook, manager of the Eureka office. “We know this is only one of many awards and accolades he will receive.”
Hunt, an agent at Corcoran’s Eureka office, is a long-time resident of Humboldt County and a passionate advocate for the area. “It is truly an honor to be acknowledged and rewarded by the California Board,” commented Hunt. “In the words of Mark Twain, ‘Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.’”
Hunt is the second recipient of this award from the Humboldt office. Ruthie Jones, a Broker Associate in Eureka, earned it in 2018 when she was just launching her career.
Hunt may be reached in the Eureka office at 527 Third Street, by phone at 707.599.4190, or at tom.hunt@corcoranicon.com.
Corcoran Icon Properties’ Humboldt Office Lists Historical Southport Landing Mansion
Loleta, CA – April 26, 2023 – Jon Witkop and Michelle Rowland, from Corcoran Icon Properties’ Eureka office have just listed the historically significant Southport Landing mansion at 444 Phelan Road in beautiful Loleta, CA. Just five miles north of Eureka, the property is located near the southern waterway of Humboldt Bay.
Charles Heney was the original owner of the land, and it was part of his agricultural holdings.
Heney had arrived in San Francisco with the 1849 Gold Rush from New Brunswick and subsequently landed in Eureka in 1855. He opened a general store and became postmaster before buying the Southport ranch. His dream included the development of Southport as a town and a shipping point for the agricultural community. He built a railroad in 1885 to facilitate getting goods to market. However, weather and circumstances were against the plan, and he was out of business by 1885. His son, William, owner of the Humboldt Times in Eureka, was drawn to the area and completed the Colonial Revival home at the end of a country lane, moving his large family to Southport in 1901.
The home sits on a 2.84-acre site with majestic views of the Bay, pasturelands, and cypress forests. The three-story home of 5,400 square feet includes eight bedrooms, four baths, den, rec room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room and living room – a total of 20 rooms, all with lovely views of the dramatic surroundings. Like a step back in time, the graceful staircase, the glossy patina of wood floors, light fixtures, detailed period appointments, and the expansive veranda all capture all the building’s luxury and history.
Once the family had grown and moved on, the home fell into decline for a time. Then in 1987, a new owner restored and returned the mansion to its former glory with modern wiring, plumbing, and sheetrock. Subsequent owners redecorated and opened it as a bed and breakfast in 1997.
Southport Landing is a registered historic home located on the shores of Humboldt Bay built at the turn of the century. This early colonial revival residence was once a haven for weary ship captains and the hub of the township of Southport, a rail and shipping port connecting the Eel River basin with San Francisco. Now, hiking, kayaking, bicycling, bird watching, and beach combing are easily accessible.
“Southport Landing is almost magical in its setting as well as its design,” commented Witkop, listing agent. “It’s a timeless classic property that can transport you to another time and a lovely dimension.” The home is listed at $1,275,000. Witkop may be reached at 707.515.6683 or jon.witkop@corcoranicon.com. And Rowland can be reached at 707.599.9446 or michelle.rowland@corcoranicon.com.
Diving into Fun for a Cause: Corcoran Icon Properties Takes on The 22nd Annual Perilous Plunge to Support Redwood Discovery Museum
Corcoran Icon Properties Humboldt office recently joined The 22nd Annual Perilous Plunge event, in Humboldt, to support the Redwood Discovery Museum. The team has been participating in this incredible event for over a decade, dating back to their original real estate company, Mikki Moves Real Estate.
“We love our Humboldt community and want to do all we can to bring people together and make Humboldt strong and successful!” said Betsy Serafini, Partner and Regional Vice President of Sales – North Bay & North Coast. “Children especially are so very important to us, and we appreciate this opportunity to serve our community and have a blast doing it!”
The Perilous Plunge event, which took place on April 1st, invited participants to take a plunge into the chilly waters of Humboldt Bay to support the Redwood Discovery Museum, a nonprofit organization that provides hands-on learning opportunities for children and families in the Humboldt County area.
The Corcoran Icon “plungers” gathered donations from their networks of friends, family, and colleagues, eager to make a difference for the Redwood Discovery Museum. The team donned creative costumes and jumped into the chilly bay, joining other teams and participants in support of the museum.
“The Perilous Plunge is a great opportunity to come together as a team and support a cause we care about,” said Serafini.
Along with the plunge itself, the event featured food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities for participants and spectators. By supporting events like the Perilous Plunge, the Redwood Discovery Museum can continue to offer hands-on learning opportunities for children and inspire a love of learning in young minds.
The Humboldt team is already looking forward to next year’s event and continuing their support for the Redwood Discovery Museum.
Corcoran Icon Properties’ Carra Young Receives Rookie of the Year Award
Carra Young from Corcoran Icon Properties’ Eureka office was recently named Rookie of the Year by the Humboldt Association of REALTORS® at their annual awards and installation of officers celebration. Young launched her real estate career with great energy, enthusiasm, and initiative, and her efforts were rewarded when she was presented with this year’s Rookie award.
“Real estate is an ever-changing landscape, and it’s a testament to Carra’s hard work and tenacity that she was able to win Rookie of the Year in such a competitive environment,” commented Joshua Cook, Sales Manager at CIP’s Eureka office. “This award shows her dedication to providing outstanding service to her clients.”
The Rookie of the Year award (as well as those for Realtor and Affiliate of the Year) are based on four essential criteria:
- Successful – must be a successful Realtor ®, Rookie or Affiliate, a true professional who has attained a measure of respect from their peers.
- Contribution –must have made a contribution to the field of real estate.
- Communication –must be active in the community – they must have made some non-real estate related contribution(s) to the community.
- Volunteer –must be involved with the Association, attending Association events, volunteering time to fundraisers organized by the Association, and actively participating on committees.
Young’s qualifications clearly stood out this year, and she is delighted to be so acknowledged. “It is an honor to receive this award among so many skilled professionals,” Young remarked. “Being rewarded for doing something you love is an awesome experience, and I look forward to discovering more opportunities to serve my clients, my community, and the real estate industry.”
She is a Humboldt County native and is dedicated to serving her diverse community and all its real estate needs. As stated by one happy customer, “I can’t recommend Carra enough, especially in this competitive market” (H.P.)
Carra Young may be reached at 707.362.1008 or carra.young@corcoranicon.com.
