Maryal Boumann's (maryal) Blog

OK, I've been a Realtor  here in CA for 28+ years....so why did I drive an hour in low fog with a quarter mile visibility to (yet another) Business Planning Meeting sponsored by my company?>>>>To keep the big boss and office manager happy? Truthfully, that was part of it (smile)>>>And to show com...

up up UP go gas prices!  How would you like to get in on the ground floor of a GREAT new fuel additive product that has been in Europe and Asia for 14 years and just recently approved by the EPA here in the good ole USA?  It has 15 BILLION road tested miles plus was recognized in Forbes Magazine ...

So you've been a Realtor for a few years/months/days because you believe in the great American Dream?  You like helping families find the absolute very BEST and affordable home for them? You desire to get the most $$$ out of a sale for your Seller?  Good for you! Over the years people have recogn...

Are you being deluged with dark comments about real estate, mortgage lenders, banks, a failing economy?  Are you saddened to hear about all the marriages that are dying and families being ripped apart by divorce mainly due to major stress and financial disaster?  Lost jobs, serious illness, a for...

Eskaton Village Placerville is located between So. Lake Tahoe and Sacramento CA in the gorgeous foothills.  This newest project is a multi-service community for seniors nestled in a scenic area of Placerville.  Residents thrive as they enjoy a true sense of belonging while maintaining their indep...

Yep, my sister in Nebraska, the GO BIG RED state,  called and said kids were having a blast finding eggs and romping in the snow. Here in El Dorado County (between Sacramento and So. Lake Tahoe) it's a clear, sunny, gorgeous Saturday.  Lots of egg hunts happening here too, mostly in fields of flo...

here in El Dorado County at my home the turkeys are back. I guess they figure it's safe to come out 'cause most people bake ham or roast lamb for Easter Sunday dinner  :-)Lots of Easter egg hunts are happening today and after church on Sunday. I just spoke with a sister in Lincoln Nebraska (I'm i...

Those of us who are involved with Short Sales know there are at least 17 things to include when you submit an Offer to the bank.  I'd like to share four things that some Realtors do not do/include.  #1) Carry Cost Analysis: How much it will cost the bank if they do NOT accept the short sale offer...

Placerville CA is located in El Dorado County in the foothills between Sacramento (state capitol) and So. Lake Tahoe, approximately 50 minutes to each one.  GOLD in these here hills is what originally drew people here.  It was discovered in an area 18 minutes away called Coloma CA at Sutter's Mil...

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!I LOVE.....-Watching deer, squirrels, fox, birds, and other critters play in my yard-Being near the middle of Lake Tahoe and Sacramento-Feeling as if I live in a Retreat/Vacation area-Having the highway nearby for quick traveling-Living near Apple Hill, Christmas tree l...