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What’s Up and Down in Roseville and Sacramento

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Real Estate Market Perks Up in Roseville and Sacramento CA 2016 is going great and both football and the Roseville and Sacramento real estate market are getting even busier. At my last open house a couple weeks ago, I had people in and out every few minutes. They were even excited about the salt-water swimming pool, even thought it's cool winter weather! People are definitely looking for houses but there are still more buyers than homes. If you're thinking of selling, now is a great time! “Sparse inventory and affordability issues continue to impede a large pool of buyers’ ability … Continue reading...

Options in Light of the Interest Rate Increase

Kaye Swain Sacramento area REALTOR shares the difference an interest rate makes

Interest Rate Increase December 2015 As you have probably heard (especially if you follow my Facebook real estate page and/or my Twitter feed - @KayeSwain ), the Federal Reserve moved forward with an interest rate increase in December, 2015. Not by much, but it was a start. If you're wondering how much of a difference an interest rate increase can make, take a look at this infographic! Interest Rate Impacts on Home Buying When we bought our first home in Roseville about 20 years ago, we were able to assume an adjustable rate loan that was at a phenomenally low rate for then. It … Continue reading...

Wondering About Selling Your Home In Winter?

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Fall to Winter in Roseville-Sacramento As our Roseville Sacramento seasons are preparing for a new change, from fall to winter, are you thinking of selling your home? I am thoroughly enjoying the still-gorgeous colors of many trees in the area, along with the start beauty of those that have given up all their leaves. It's a beautiful time of year wherever you live, but I have to admit, I especially appreciate it here in the Roseville Sacramento area as it's generally a pretty mild winter. Yes, we do get caught complaining about the rain and the frosts that occur! For example, it was 30 … Continue reading...

Sacramento Area of California is Full of Autumn Joys

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Sacramento Area Fall Foliage I hope your Thanksgiving, whether in the Roseville Sacramento area or beyond, was full of sweet joys and that your Christmas and New Year's will be delightful as well. I've been enjoying sweet autumn bliss here for the last two months. It's been so much fun taking photos of trees and plants in various stages of fall foliage. Here's a video of some of those photos taken mostly in October. More Fun Things to Do In and Around The Sacramento Area Including Fall Foliage Click here to see a second video of Roseville CA's fall foliage. The photos were taken in … Continue reading...

Specialized Searches: 4 5 or more bedrooms, 2 or 3 or more bathrooms for sale in Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Sacramento and Placer County between $350k and $450k

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These are several specialized homes for sale searches of the MLS that I've done for various areas of Placer County and Sacramento County. Don't see what you want? Just click on any picture and then click on NEW SEARCH (currently in the top right) to change the criteria to be exactly what you would like to see within the area that Sacramento Metrolist covers. And when you have questions or you're ready to look at one or more, up close, just give me a call, text or email. 916-768-0127 or [email protected] :) 5+ bedroom, 3 bathroom homes for sale in Fair Oaks CA between $350k and … Continue reading...

Roseville CA and Our Real Estate Market Are Entering Autumn Cheerfully

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Autumn Joys in the Roseville - Sacramento area It's officially autumn! I'm happy to report that, while temps are still a bit higher than I might prefer, they are definitely looking up this week as far as going down. Although they are still warm enough to swim if you have a home with a pool. Roseville CA Market Trends and Statistics The real estate market is reflecting the change in weather, school starting, and autumn, as well. As the Roseville market report summary shows, inventory and days on market have not changed, and there has been some cooling over time with … Continue reading...

Condos in the Roseville Sacramento Area

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What is a Condo? Condominiums, condos for short, can be a great way for first time home buyers to get started. They are generally less expensive than a similar sized house. One of my loved ones purchased a condo for their first home, sold it a couple of years later, and then purchased a traditional house. It worked well for them all along the way. Condos can also be terrific for downsizing boomers and seniors who don't want to stay as busy keeping a big home clean and are also ready to give up yard maintenance. Dictionary.com defines condominiums as, "An apartment house, office … Continue reading...

A Quick Way to Find Beautiful Old Homes For Sale In The Roseville-Sacramento Area

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Love to See Old Homes For Sale? Do you love the way they used to build houses? Can you be spotted casting longing eyes at Craftsman Cottages in the old and downtown Roseville areas? Do you have fun driving through the Fab 40s in Sacramento? Did you know those aren't the only old homes for sale in the Roseville, Sacramento area? I've created searches of just a few of the many areas in Placer and Sacramento County where you can find interesting old houses for sale (see below). Some may be as-is. Some may be beautifully restored in the vintage look they are famous for. Some might be totally … Continue reading...

Beat the Dog Days of Summer With a Sweet Swimming Pool

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Thanks to the changing school calendars in the Roseville, Sacramento CA area that have the start of school arriving earlier than ever, we are in back to school mode AND dealing with the "dog days of summer" at the same time. If you're thinking of ways to ease the "pain" of this period, a brand new swimming pool in your brand new house might be rather nice. :) I've been enjoying daily "walks" in our community pool with my senior mom and I have to admit, it really is quite refreshing as well as being great exercise. It's also quite fun to watch the kids in the pool, enjoying the cooling … Continue reading...

Using Pinterest to Keep Track of Interesting & Useful Resources and Activities For Grandparents and Grandchildren Where We Live

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When you move to a new state, there are a TON of new things to learn - new addresses (doubled if you use a post office box), new phone numbers (unless you are able to keep your same number, which is a HUGE help), new neighbors and their names, where your favorite stores are now located - assuming they are near you, and more. When you have kids and grandkids, you also like to learn where some other vital things are - like where there's a Chuck E. Cheese, where the various museums are, what holiday happenings will be going on in your area, and where the best parks and playgrounds are located. … Continue reading...