CA Real Estate Trends

I thought I was doing the right thing.  Our local garbage (aka waste disposal service), offers a recycling can.  I use it.  I take the extra time to sort and rinse and thought I was doing the conscientious thing, until I watched Broken's episode on the "Recycling Sham" on Netflix.Consider my bubb...

Yep, after 28+ years another new first. (this was undeveloped land in Central CA near the gold discovery area)1.  Safety, treat every firearm, weapon or bomb as live, loaded and dangerous.2.  Do NOT pick it up.3.  Take photos of High Quality from a safe distance, inform the owners of the next ste...

REAL ESTATE MARKET ACTIVITY 2015-2016                                         FOR THE GEORGETOWN DIVIDE Real estate market data for The Georgetown Divide provided by Cathy Sarmento of    CoolRealEstate.com Real Estate Market Activity 2015 Year at a GlanceProperty Sales (Sold) January property sal...

Don't forget to bring your questions about how GDPUD will be addressing the drought on the divide.  Special meeting will be held at the Pilot Hill Grange on Hwy 193 in Cool.  The meeting starts at 6:00 pm.  April 8th - Wednesday - TONIGHT.Information will be presented on Stage 3 Drought declarati...

Well that depends on who you ask.  Sellers thought their home would sell quicker and for more money, maybe even multiple offers.  Buyers think there isn't enough inventory and there is always someone out bidding them on they one they want.  Then there is the matter of price range.  If you wanted ...

Paint! Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of last minute moving preparations we discover stuff we don't know what to do with so we are tempted to just move it and sort it out at the other end. This scenario could work against you when time is short.  Paint can be considered hazardous waste and mu...

    According to Bank of American and RealtyTrac:   The housing sector had positive news to report, as foreclosure activity across the nation continues to decline. RealtyTrac reported that foreclosure filings fell to the lowest level since the second quarter of 2007. In addition, March was the fo...

Way Too Cool 50K Endurance Run presented by Clif Bar welcomes you to the 25th annual running on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 8 A.M. This race has become the most sought after 50K in the United States for veterans and novices alike. The breathtaking trails, spirited aid stations, amazing views and p...

Sometimes the media needs to make news, it seems.  They will use information in other parts of the country that does not accurately reflect our recovering local market and say a new wave of foreclosures will flood the market.  Since Placer County has seen a 34% increase in values since the low o...

Sometimes the media needs to make news, it seems.  They will use information in other parts of the country that does not accurately reflect our recovering local market and say a new wave of foreclosures will flood the market.  Since El Dorado County has seen a 55% increase in values since the lo...