Tell The Truth, Do You Really Want To Come To A MeetUp?     It’s that time again, the MeetUps are happening all over the country. I love to see the beautiful faces smiling and having a good time on a personal level. The conversations tend to be about more than just business or blogging – and that is what makes it so special. There are many comments left stating that “I would love to go to one.” Why not go? Sure there are some legitimate reasons, but many times it just seems like an excuse. There are benefits in meeting those bloggers near you that go well beyond business. They tend to be an easy going setting with open conversation with people you may already know through ActiveRain. They are real people with real lives, why not meet them in real life? I was surprised at what I foun... 08/08/2014

  I didn't forget about the MeetUp, just been busy!     I love going to MeetUps in the Sacramento area, and have even been willing to host a few myself. I remember seeing Kerrie's post calling for those who would be hosting – I was getting around to it soon.   I saw the list come out – there were many on that list but I had not done anything to inform Kerrie. She's not a mind reader, I dropped the ball. But I was busy.   Of course the MeetUps are beginning soon and I'm still busy. I better set the date and time and location and hope I can still do this. I love meeting those members in the Sacramento area they are so much fun to hang out with.   Looking for accountability here....     08/03/2014

FOLSOM, CA HOME SALES DATA – JUNE 2014 The purpose of this post is to provide market data those interested in the Folsom, CA housing market.  The data presented covers June 2014, and the preceding fourteen months. If you would like to view all homes for sale in Folsom CA at this time, select this link.  You will have to take two additional steps.  Scroll down and check the Folsom box on the left side of the page and select either the Search Now button over either the List Your results  button or Map Your results  button at the bottom of the page. The first chart lists the cost-per-square-foot for all homes sold in Folsom by month.  Indications are that the red hot Folsom, CA market has cooled off a bit.  The $213 cost per square foot number reported for June is the same as reported in M... 07/29/2014

Explore Northern California and Folsom Homes Search Folsom homes to find a beautiful and historic California community.  The city was part of the California Gold Rush of the 1800s.  That history is preserved in the Sutter Street Historic District.  Owners of Folsom real estate enjoy the many historic houses and museums.  The Folsom Railroad Museum preserves the story of how the railroad grew the city.  The Folsom History Museum has a Pioneer Village as well as traditional museum exhibits.  The Pioneer Village is an example of living history.  Volunteers demonstrate panning for gold and black smithing.  Those who live in Folsom homes also enjoy the many restaurants and art galleries that line historic Sutter Street.   Search Folsom Homes and Enjoy Natural Beauty Today Folsom real estate ... 07/28/2014

BANK OWNED (Foreclosure /REO) HOME SALES DATA FOR FOLSOM, CA – JUNE 2014 This is the latest monthly report of our over five-year plus study of bank owned (Foreclosure/REO) home sales in Folsom, CA. This report covers June of 2014. In order to simplify the post for the reader, we will only use the term “foreclosure” when referring to this category of home.   If you would like to see all of the foreclosure homes available for sale in Folsom, select this link. To view the available foreclosure homes you will have to select the box next to “are REO/Bank Owned” under the “Including the above criteria, only show me properties that:” section. Then scroll down and select the Folsom box half way down on the left side of the page and finally select the Search Now button at the bottom of the page... 07/24/2014

    I know why you are still getting water inside the building.       Looking at the siding, I can see that you have a problem and it may be the reason why the ceiling is leaking when it rains. Not all leaks are caused by a faulty roof, look at the big picture of the problem area. Over time siding can go bad and fall apart. This may be due to improper flashing, or paint preparation. If it is left uncorrected, it can lead to bigger problems. If water penetrates and getting inside the wall, it can appear to be a roof leak. 07/16/2014

Folsom Short Sale SOLD by Agent Allan Sanchez  I wish I didn't have to say that I've been selling short sales in Folsom for the last 7 years.  I wish that the real estate market was DONE adjusting and that all my clients had equity in their homes. The reality is that MANY do not and changes in life happen and they just HAVE to move.  Job transfer, job loss, expanding families, and health issues paired with the current real estate values are some of the reasons why Folsom short sales are still very much alive. Take a look at my latest Folsom short sale sold.  4403 Esplanade Circle is a cute condo in the popular Esplanade area.  With 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 1501 square feet it's a great size for many but got a bit tight for the sellers with a growing family.  It was however, perfect fo... 07/05/2014

The crazy stuff that happens in real estate is enough to make a Sacramento real estate agent's hair curl, unless of course one is on vacation in Hawaii. While I am sitting on our wrap-around balcony, typing on my laptop, my team member Barbara's phone rings. We are informed that the neighbor next door to a Folsom home we have in escrow went berserk last night and chopped down our buyer's door with an ax. Let me tell you, I am relieved that we are sitting outside on our balcony watching the waves roll in. We are certainly thinking clearly. At least the neighbor is in jail. The buyer still wants to close escrow. You can read more in my personal blog today about Working as a Sacramento Agent on Aloha Time. 06/30/2014

FOLSOM, CA HOME SALES DATA – MAY 2014 The purpose of this post is to provide market data those interested in the Folsom, CA housing market.  The data presented covers May 2014, and the preceding fourteen months. If you would like to view all homes for sale in Folsom CA at this time, select this link.  You will have to take two additional steps.  Scroll down and check the Folsom box on the left side of the page and select either the Search Now button over either the List Your results  button or Map Your results  button at the bottom of the page. The first chart lists the cost-per-square-foot for all homes sold in Folsom by month. Indications are that the red hot Folsom, CA market is heating up again. The $213 cost per square foot number reported for May is the second highest it has been ... 06/27/2014

BANK OWNED (Foreclosure /REO) HOME SALES DATA FOR FOLSOM, CA – MAY 2014 This is the latest monthly report of our over five-year plus study of bank owned (Foreclosure/REO) home sales in Folsom, CA.  This report covers May of 2014.  In order to simplify the post for the reader, we will only use the term “foreclosure” when referring to this category of home. If you would like to see all of the foreclosure homes available for sale in Folsom, select this link.  To view the available foreclosure homes you will have to select the box next to “are REO/Bank Owned” under the “Including the above criteria, only show me properties that:” section.  Then scroll down and select the Folsom box half way down on the left side of the page and finally select the Search Now button at the bottom of the page.... 06/24/2014

The purpose of this post is to provide market data those interested in the Folsom, CA housing market.  The data presented covers April 2014, and the preceding fourteen months. If you would like to view all homes for sale in Folsom CA at this time, select this link.  You will have to take two additional steps.  Scroll down and check the Folsom box on the left side of the page and select either the Search Now button over either the List Your results  button or Map Your results  button at the bottom of the page. The first chart lists the cost-per-square-foot for all homes sold in Folsom by month. Indications are that the red hot Folsom, CA market has cooled off a little. We expect it to heat up as we get into the summer selling season. Note the steady upward movement on the chart through O... 05/28/2014

BANK OWNED (Foreclosure /REO) HOME SALES DATA FOR FOLSOM, CA – APRIL 2014  This is the latest monthly report of our over five-year study of bank owned (Foreclosure/REO) home sales in Folsom, CA.  This report covers April of 2014.  In order to simplify the post for the reader, we will only use the term “foreclosure” when referring to this category of home. If you would like to see all of the foreclosure homes available for sale in Folsom, select this link.  To view the available foreclosure homes you will have to select the box next to “are REO/Bank Owned” under the “Including the above criteria, only show me properties that:” section.  Then scroll down and select the Folsom box half way down on the left side of the page and finally select the Search Now button at the bottom of the page... 05/21/2014

  Homes for Sale in Los Cerros Neighborhood Folsom, CA. Why Do People Live here? Los Cerros is a wonderful neighborhood that is near Oak Avenue Parkway and East Bidwell. This neighborhood is known for the high end custom homes built by some of the best home builders in the area. The neighborhood is close to downtown Sacramenton with just a short 20 minute trip. Looking for a home in Los Cerros? Interested in finding homes for sale in the Los Cerros Neighborhood of Folsom, CA? Click the link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Folsom.  What's the Neighborhood Like? The Los Cerros neighborhood is a luxury community with sprawling luxury homes that sit on large lots. The wonderful custom homes in Los Cerros are surrounded by Oak trees and lush landscaping with quite s... 05/15/2014

Homes for Sale in Broadstone Neighborhood Folsom, CA. Why Do People Live here? Broadstone is a great neighborhood of single family homes that sits on 1,600 acres close to Highway 50 and Bidwell St. The neighborhod is just a brief 20 minute drive to downtown Sacramento. It is also the half way mark between Lake Tahoe and the San Francisco Bay Area.  Looking for a home in Broadstone? Interested in finding homes for sale in the Broadstone Neighborhood of Folsom, CA? Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Folsom. What's the Neighborhood Like? The Broadstone neighborhood is was a master plan community designed by Elliott Homes. The homes you would expect to find for sale in the Broadstone Neighborhood are well layed out and have some great upgrades includi... 05/15/2014

Homes for Sale in the Prairie Oaks Neighborhood Folsom, CA Why Do People Live here? Prairie oaks is a wonderful neighborhood of single family homes that is conveniently located near Highway 50 and just a quick 20 minute jot to Downtown Sacramento.  It's not uncommon to see children playing throughout the neighborhood and going to the elementary playground which is located right in the neighborhood.  Looking for a home in Prairie Oaks? Interested in finding homes for sale in the Prairie Oaks Neighborhood of Folsom, CA? Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Prairie Oaks. What's the Neighborhood Like? The homes in Prairie Oaks Neighborhood began being built in the mid 1990's with many different builders that were building homes at record pace. Many of t... 05/14/2014

Market Trends and Home Prices for Folsom CA 95630, May 2014    Real estate market data for Folsom CA, 95630 provided by David Vandermyden of Pacific Coast Group, KellerWilliams   Folsom CA Home Prices  We have seen home prices return to the August/September 2013 prices in the past 30-60 days.  The market took a slight dip in the last quarter of 2013 for both price and number of sales.  Over the past 12 months home values have increased 5.6% for Folsom.  When distressed property sales are removed from the total sales the value increase is 1.5% on home prices in Folsom. (To check your neighborhood go to www.MyTrueHouseValue.com). We expect prices to slowly increase over the next few months.  If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in the Folsom area. Havin... 05/12/2014

 I was called to find a plumbing leak in Folsom, I found a mystery.   Yes, I spend a lot of time looking for and fixing leaks in plumbing lines and drains. Being a contractor who specializes in water damage and dry rot repairs in the Sacramento area, I have seen many things go wrong when it comes to plumbing. Fixtures can get old, pipes can rust, pipes can break, or even clogs can all be happening in your home just waiting to be a problem soon. I received a call from a client who had water dripping from their master bathroom ceiling below the kitchen. The leak appeared to be located directly under the island sink in the kitchen. There was no signs of water under the sink, all of the water was below the floor. Although I did find the plumbing drain leak today, there were some things that... 05/05/2014

FOLSOM, CA HOME SALES DATA – MARCH 2014 The purpose of this post is to provide market data those interested in the Folsom, CA housing market.  The data presented covers March 2014, and the preceding fourteen months. If you would like to view all homes for sale in Folsom CA at this time, select this link.  You will have to take two additional steps.  Scroll down and check the Folsom box on the left side of the page and select either the Search Now button over either the List Your results  button or Map Your results  button at the bottom of the page. The first chart lists the cost-per-square-foot for all homes sold in Folsom by month.  Note the steady upward movement on the chart through October of 2013 and the drop for the three winter months which are historically slow selling months.  ... 04/30/2014

BANK OWNED (Foreclosure /REO) HOME SALES DATA FOR FOLSOM, CA – MARCH 2014 This is the latest monthly report of our over five-year study of bank owned (Foreclosure/REO) home sales in Folsom, CA.  This report covers March of 2014.  In order to simplify the post for the reader, we will only use the term “foreclosure” when referring to this category of home. If you would like to see all of the foreclosure homes available for sale in Folsom, select this link.  To view the available foreclosure homes you will have to select the box next to “are REO/Bank Owned” under the “Including the above criteria, only show me properties that:” section.  Then scroll down and select the Folsom box half way down on the left side of the page and finally select the Search Now button at the bottom of the page. ... 04/27/2014

FOLSOM, CA HOME SALES DATA – FEBRUARY 2014 The purpose of this post is to provide market data those interested in the Folsom, CA housing market.  The data presented covers February 2014, and the preceding fourteen months. If you would like to view all homes for sale in Folsom CA at this time, select this link.  You will have to take two additional steps.  Scroll down and check the Folsom box on the left side of the page and select either the Search Now button over either the List Your results  button or Map Your results  button at the bottom of the page. The first chart lists the cost-per-square-foot for all homes sold in Folsom by month. Note the steady upward movement on the chart through October of 2013 and the drop for the three winter months which are historically slow selling mont... 04/03/2014