Hope You Marked Your Calendars for the Folsom MeetUp, Wed 3/26  4-6pm   MeetUp in Folsom on Wednesday this week, we’d love the opportunity to have you attend for the first time. We promise to be on our best behavior and believe that you will have a good time. I know that I get a kick out of each one that I’ve attended. Of course, many of those that have been there before are going to be there at B.J.s Restaurant & Brewhouse in Folsom. We get to discover the most wonderful people at these events. So mark your calendars because it is coming up soon, very soon!   March 26th  4:00 to 6:00pm At BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse 2730 E Bidwell St, Folsom, CA  95630    Please contact Tom Arstingstall, with any questions - 916-765-5366 03/24/2014

BANK OWNED (Foreclosure /REO) HOME SALES DATA FOR FOLSOM, CA – FEBRUARY 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 February 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... 03/14/2014

    Folsom MeetUp Happening in Two Week!     What's there to think about? Don’t miss this get together that is always a treat. Getting to know those bloggers in the area has been something that I have come to appreciate and look forward to attending. If you are new to MeetUps, you may want to give it a try. It’s a great way to meet people in your area, you can pick up some easy points (1,000), and it’s FREE!   We hope that those in the Folsom, and greater Sacramento Area will attend.   March 26th  4:00 to 6:00pm At BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse 2730 E Bidwell St, Folsom, CA  95630   Please contact Tom Arstingstall, with any questions - 916-765-5366 03/12/2014

FOLSOM, CA HOME SALES DATA – JANUARY 2014 The purpose of this post is to provide market data those interested in the Folsom, CA housing market.  The data presented covers January 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. The last three months have seen a slight drop.  We attribute this phenomenon to t... 02/25/2014

    When it comes to your photos, the size of the photo does not always make for a better post photo. In fact, in some ways it will hurt you. Let me explain. If you are going to resize your photo to fit within the 640 pix width of your blog, why upload a huge file and scale it here. Doing it this way means uploading a large photo that is scaled to a smaller size visually – it’s still a large file! We can see this sometimes when the site is experiencing a slow time; you will be able to see the photo slowly fill in on the screen. Imagine what this is like to someone who always has a slow connection – they will skip your post and move on to the next. I know that I have done it. The solution would be to resize the photo before uploading to the site. Even if you have to scale it again, the f... 02/23/2014

    Why Not Host A Springtime MeetUp?   Kerrie La Guardia has arranged a Springtime MeetUp Invitation for you! Check out her latest Springtime MeetUp post and ask yourself – Can I host? We can think of reasons why we can’t host an ActiveRain MeetUp:   I’ve never done it before I don’t have the time I don’t think anyone will come That’s not my style Blah, Blah, Blah…   Why not give it a shot? You may find that it is a wonderful experience! There are many ways in which to do it, just check out what others have done in the past. I search of MeetUps will likely give you a wide variety of ideas. There are no real defined rules on how to host; think of it as a social gathering with friends. Invite those that you know in your area, maybe a few will commit to coming. Post on ActiveRain so that ... 02/23/2014

BANK OWNED (Foreclosure /REO) HOME SALES DATA FOR FOLSOM, CA – JANUARY 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 January 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 pa... 02/16/2014

  Can You Love A Client That You Have Never Met?   I have told this story on many occasions because the job was a real challenge on many levels and the circumstances barely believable. The part that I save until the end, I will state first – I never met this guy! The final cost was approximately $180,000.00 and I never saw the guy and rarely even talked to him. The guy called me one day stating he got my name as a reliable general contractor who could help him with his problem. I knew the person he mentioned but the story was way out there. He was going to set up an account to fund the project, as I invoiced he would issue me checks. He said he’d wire the money direct if I gave him my account info. That was red flag and at this point very skeptical. He mentioned that he was a multi-fami... 02/04/2014

FOLSOM, CA HOME SALES DATA – DECEMBER 2013 The purpose of this post is to provide market data those interested in the Folsom, CA housing market.  The data presented covers December 2013, 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. The November and December numbers, at $198 and $199 represent a slight drop from the previous three months... 01/14/2014

BANK OWNED (Foreclosure /REO) HOME SALES DATA FOR FOLSOM, CA – DECEMBER 2013 This is the latest monthly report of our five and one-half year study of bank owned (Foreclosure/REO) home sales in Folsom, CA.  This report covers December of 2013.  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 for sale in Folsom CA, 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... 01/09/2014

It's dry here in Sacramento.  6" of rain so far, when our average is 18".  A problem?  You bet. Any advantages?  You bet. And today I walked on one of the mega advantages! Our walk #24 (out of 60) was oddly around the bottom of a lake. Folsom Lake is usually huge - 11,000 surface acres with 75 miles of shoreline.  Normally we sail on it, with jet skis and speedboats zooming across its beautiful waters.  This summer we even hosted Hydroplane races during Big Wake Weekend - it's that big! But today, the lake has shrunk to a puddle.  Literally. In the middle of a drought year, the Sierra's barely have any snow, meaning the influx of snow melt just isn't happening, and our lake cannot stay full with the 6" of rain we have gotten so far - it's usually 18". Criminy.  But there is an advantage... 01/05/2014

  Folsom Lake Water Levels – Words Cannot Describe How Low It Has Gotten.     I have spent many hours boating with the family and friends on Folsom Lake. It is a very familiar body of water that was close to home. Grabbing the kids and heading to Folsom Lake for an evening ski run could happen on any summer day. The lake has changed a great deal with the lack of rain this year. There had been talk about the Lake level on the news and conversation with friends so I had to see for myself. As I drove into the Browns Ravine entrance off Green Valley Road, I could not help to notice the boats had all been pulled from the marina.   This is not uncommon during the later months of the year because the water regularly dips to low levels. But what if the levels continue to drop? The rain amounts ... 01/05/2014

  Plumbing Drain Leak Repair Inside Wall Found in Folsom, CA   If you call someone to repair your plumbing drain leak in Folsom, you better check that he is licensed and has experience in doing the repair work. We were called out to give a second opinion on the leak. The owners were glad they did! Finding a plumbing problem inside this Folsom home involved some conversation with the owner. I like to know things like when does the leak occur? Is it constant? Water use patterns and so on. This all helps in finding that hidden source of water inside the walls and ceilings. The previous bidder was not a contractor and probably didn’t have a lot, if any, experience in water damage repairs like this. This is not a time to be “guessing” were the leak is. He wanted to tear open the upstairs flo... 01/02/2014

  Folsom CA 95630 Market Trends for December 2013 Real estate market data for Folsom CA provided by David Vandermyden of Pacific Coast Group. Folsom Home Prices We have seen 12 straight months of listing price increases on home prices in Folsom and don’t expect things to slow down anytime soon, CLICK to view the Folsom Home Trends.  If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Folsom but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must.  Don’t wait on the sidelines for too long, many of our listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market. As you can see from the graph below, listings are not selling exactly for asking price. To make sure you don't overpay for your home, you'll want to have an agent that does a thorough mark... 12/25/2013

BANK OWNED (Foreclosure /REO) HOME SALES DATA FOR FOLSOM, CA – NOVEMBER 2013 This is the latest monthly report of our five and one-half year study of bank owned (Foreclosure/REO) home sales in Folsom, CA.  This report covers November of 2013.  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 for sale in Folsom CA, 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 th... 12/11/2013

  Folsom MeetUp, a Bit of a Reunion       Well we have been doing these MeetUps for a while now and it is always a great opportunity to get to know those members that are in the area. Sometimes we get to meet new friends, other times we get to catch up with those that we have met before. That was the case at this year’s Winter MeetUp in Folsom today. It was fun seeing familiar faces walk into BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse and know them by name. I certainly didn’t have the awkward feeling of trying to get acquainted, a few of those there today I have seen at several of the MeetUps. So instead of that “first timer” talk we were able to get caught up on how things are going with everyone. Things have changed for many of us, life is happening, and we get to share that with each other today. I... 12/04/2013

  Don’t miss the Folsom MeetUp!   It is always a big deal to get a chance to get together with fellow bloggers in a casual atmosphere and just share our experiences in Real Estate, blogging, local happenings and many other topics. We get to meet face to face and build relationships that would otherwise be missed.     Each MeetUp is a little bit different, but it has always been worthwhile. We do get some points for attending the MeetUp (1,000 point for very little effort) but that is just the beginning of what we get by participating. I hope you get a chance to come to Folsom, or wherever your local MeetUp is, and meet those members in your area. December 4th – 4:00 to 6:00pm   BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse 2730 E Bidwell St   Folsom, CA  95630     12/01/2013

  Back to Work on Monday, Time to Get Revved Up   As the long weekend comes to a close, I think about the week ahead. There will be a lot on the schedule outside of the usual construction activities.   MeetUp in Folsom Holiday parties with clients Printing of some Holiday Cards Finalizing information for the Financial Planner Volunteer work Christmas performances at the church   While it may be difficult to schedule all that is happening this week, I look forward to working my way into the holiday spirit while getting some of my goals for the year completed.     How does your week after Thanksgiving look? 12/01/2013

  Can I Bring A Guest To The Folsom MeetUp on December 4th?   We would love to have visitors from outside the membership of ActiveRain.   Bring your spouse. Show them your online friends in person. J Welcome a Business Associate to check us out. Know someone interested in being a member? Invite them! Feel free to invite anyone who may benefit from the MeetUp in Folsom.   Still not sure? Give me a call!     BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse 2730 E Bidwell St Folsom, CA  95630 December 4th at 4:00 to 6:00pm   Yes! Bring a guest!  Original post for this MeetUp  11/18/2013

FOLSOM, CA HOME SALES DATA – OCTOBER 2013 The purpose of this post is to provide market data those interested in the Folsom, CA housing market.  The data presented covers October 2013, and the preceding fourteen months. Link to homes for sale in Folsom CA, 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. The October number, at $ 206 is the highest it has been in years. This represents an increase of 23.3% over the October 2012 number. It also repr... 11/18/2013