We are deeply saddened to share the news that our Dear Friend and Colleague, Terri Moule has suddenly passed away.    Terri was a pillar in our Elk Grove community and always the first person to step up when someone was in need.   Her kind heart and beautiful smile was deeply felt by all who knew her.  She was an active member of our Keller Williams  ALC, President of her Rotary, and she never hesitated to help those around her.  She will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.   I hope she’s looking down and realizing how powerful she really was. She has left a legacy of giving. She changed our market center, she changed our community, she changed her family, and I promise you she changed my life for the better. I love her.To  honor Terri Moule and her legacy, go ... 02/26/2018

Paesanos, Voted Best Italian Food in Elk GroveWhere: 8519 Bond Road, Elk Grove, CA 95624 Hours: M-TH 11:30am - 9am, FRI-SAT 11:30am - 10pm, SUN 11:30am-9pmPhone: (916) 690-8646Specializing in Italian Food in Elk GroveRecently voted The Best Italian Food at the Best of Elk Grove Awards, this is a must checkout spot if you love Italian food. They have a great patio to sit out and enjoy a glass of wine and a great meal. They also offer plenty of healthy options! Did you can order most pasta dishes with spaghetti squash instead of pasta. You sure can, just ask! My absolute go to is the Jalapeno Steak Salad! I'm telling you it's the best! Ask for a side of Habanero Pesto and kick it up a notch. You can also follow Paesanos on Facebook  or look them up over at Instagram!Go support this small... 02/21/2018

9582 Blue Thistle Way, Elk Grove, CA Get Directions Click Here   Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Walk Score   $ Click for current price 4 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS (3 full) 3168 Square Feet   Fabulous Four Bed/Three Bath home on a nicely-sized lot with 3,168sf of living space (per assessor)! This home not only has space, it also has energy efficiency (NEW 5-ton HVAC & NEW solar array & LED lighting) AND it has convenience...great storage, great low maintenance landscaping (tastefully done artificial turf), and more! Also featuring spacious kitchen/family areas, formal living and dining rooms, huge master with separate sitting room/nursery, and so much more! Come take a look!      FREE List of All Elk Grove Homes Elk Grove Real Estate Blog Elk Grove Homes for Sale Elk Grove Homes for... 02/20/2018

This is a guest article from Medina at DogEtiquette.info If you have a dog and love spending your weekends upgrading and improving your home, you’re in luck. Read on for the top four dog-friendly renovations that won’t break the bank and put you in the dog house. Build a backyard dog parkHere is a fun project that requires little more than space and creativity. Dogs need exercise but it can be tough to find the time to take Tank for a walk. Help your dog stay active by building a dog park right in your own backyard. With a few hours, some spare parts, and the right tools, you can add a dog run, tunnel system, and even obstacle course. The Property Brother share tips on how to do it in this USA Today article. You don’t have to make permanent changes to your lawn either. During the hot su... 01/31/2018

Selling Your Own Home in Elk Grove, Consider All Your OptionsMake sure you are prepared for all the work involved with selling your own home.  You will want to make sure that saving the Realtor commission actually nets you the most money!Check you home value instantly www.DetailedHomeValue.comAccording to a study by Collateral Analytics  Even successful FSBO sellers achieve prices “significantly below” those from similar properties sold more traditionally via REALTORS®, the study found.Saving on Realtor commission does not mean you will net the most from your home sale! If at any time you have any questions regarding the home selling process, I would be happy to help however possible. There are many things to consider such as disclosure, buyer financing, marketing, and pricing. You will... 01/28/2018

Buying a home in Elk Grove, Down payment OptionsDon't let not having a down payment saved stop you from buying a home. There are a several programs and grants that can help you if you qualify! See all the homes for sale in Elk Grove http://bit.ly/HomeSearchElkGroveI work with great mortgage professionals who can help you sort through the down payment programs to find the best fit for you. Just give me a call at (916)585-3858 and I will refer someone to you! There are a ton of low down payment mortgage options when buying a home in Elk Grove! If you have to sell a home first, we will want to take a look at your current equity. You can check your Elk Grove home value instantly at www.DetailedHomeValue.com   The amount you have to put down on the new home will impact your new mortgage pay... 01/28/2018

18 Grams Coffee and Tea, Trendiest Coffee Shop in Elk GroveWhere: 9677 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624  Hours: M-F 6am-10pm, Sat/Sun 7am-10pmWhat: Specialty Coffee ShopPhone: (916) 895-2672Specializing in Handcrafted Coffee in Elk Grove18 Grams Coffee and Tea recently opened in Elk Grove, CA. Their goal is to bring the midtown vibe to town and I 'd say they have succeeded! They did an awesome job designing this place. It absolutely has a trendy vibe that makes you want to sit an enjoy your coffee.  From a beautiful hand painted mural, to the brick wall, and the natural wood tables make this is a place you want to come and spend sometime and enjoy a handcrafted coffee.The options are endless here and any specialty coffee you can think of I bet you they have it! 18 Grams has it go... 01/20/2018

Thinking of selling your Elk Grove home?It's the first of the year and time to make plans! You may be thinking of selling your home in Elk Grove.  Now is the time to layout a plan to make sure you maximize that opportunity to sell. Here are some tips for you if you are planning to sell your home in 2018:1. Keep an eye on home inventory!One of the benefits of selling your Elk Grove home before Spring is there are less homes to compete with. Be out in front of the market. Don't chase it. I will help you monitor this. 2. Invite me over to take a look now :)Let me take a look and let your know what should be upgraded and what shouldn't. Let's come up with a projects list for you to be working on.3. Meet with your Lender!If this is your primary residence, what does the new purchase look like... 01/10/2018

Although there are only 11 residential lots / land for sale in Elk Grove at the moment, the days on market are much longer than those for single-family homes. 205 days over the past 6 months, and only 10 sales. But that did not discourage me from listing this lot in Elk Grove.Even though I had to send my photographer back to reshoot his pictures. This has happened to me only once in the past 15 years, and it happened to be this listing. I was just not happy with his photographs, and I'm always over-the-top thrilled. Seriously, though, it is pretty difficult to pull marvelous photos of flat land and dirt. But I managed to do it.You can read more in my personal blog today at this link: Lot for sale in Elk Grove at 9368 Kaanapali Closed Escrow. 01/07/2018

My initial thought when I listed this home in Elk Grove was it would be hard to sell. That's because I had sold the home on the corner in the spring, way before construction started. In fact, the Caterpillars were digging in that phase. I noted on my Agent Visual Inspection that there was new construction happening behind the homes. Turns out they were putting up apartments within a foot or so from the setback. This meant there could be tenants staring into your living room. The buildings also cast shadows on the homes.By fall, those structures were in the face of homeowners on this street. But little did I know all of the other underlying issues in this transaction. A seller who did not want to sell at list price. The square footage was wrong in the public records. And I haven't even t... 01/06/2018

REALITY REAL ESTATE WITH LORI MODE A very typical real estate transaction... Today we closed what I would call a very typical real estate transaction.  I’m going to take you through some of the steps, so you can see what a rather easy real estate sale looks like.   In October, I was contacted by a past client of mine to help him and his mother sell their uncle’s home. The uncle had recently passed away and they inherited the house.  The home was located near the American River Parkway on Mira Del Rio Drive.  The home was built in 1976 and was basically original.  It had been maintained but had never been updated.  The family wanted to know if they should update it or sell it “as is”.  Which would yield them the most money?  I did an analysis of the property and the comparable sales, and... 01/05/2018

It can be scary when you buy your first investment property. You have tenants you are responsible for and another home to maintain.  Real estate investing is a team sport and should be treated as a business. Make sure your current team of advisors, including but not limited to, property manager, mortgage provider, CPA, attorney, and Realtor who are real estate investment savvy. I can point you in a direction, if you are in need of real estate resource.  Search for Elk Grove Investment Properties for sale >> If you are planning to purchase your first investment property in Elk Grove or are looking to add to your portfolio, there are some things to think about before you buy: How much will you put down? Plan on a down payment of 25% depending on your income type.  Pick the mortgage that ... 01/03/2018

Is it time to get rid of your Christmas Tree Elk Grove?Some of you already have your Christmas tree pitched out the front door! Others like me, may want to enjoy their dead Christmas Tree a little longer!You have until January 15th to get everything packed away! Here are three ways you can get rid of your Christmas Tree in Elk Grove: Curbside Collection: Leave your Christmas tree curbside next to your grey green waste cart by 6 a.m. the weeks of January 2nd, and January 15th. If your tree is longer than six feet, please cut it into 3-foot or shorter pieces and put in your Green Wast Cart.  Self Haul to Elder Creek: Take your Christmas tree, free of charge, to the Elder Creek Transfer and Recovery Station at 8642 Elder Creek Road, Sacramento, between Florin-Perkins Road and Watt Avenue. ... 12/26/2017

When you are looking to buy a home in Elk Grove, sometimes you find a house that needs a lot of work. Who can afford a fixer upper? After paying the down payment and closing costs, there's a chance you are out of funds. Don't count these Elk Grove homes out! They can be the best way to get a deal because other buyers don't know about this Government loan program.  The 203(k) mortgage program can help you buy a fixer in Elk Grove and add the repair cost to your mortgage. Get the house you want with a low interest rate fixed for 30 years at a payment you can qualify for.Let's meet so I can walk you through the process >>See ALL fixer homes for sale in Elk Grove >>A 203k loan allow you to fix up the home (restrictions apply) before you move in and add the cost to your mortgage!Through the ... 12/22/2017

Home Prices in Elk Grove CA for November 2017Real estate market data for Elk Grove, CA  provided by Erin Newington of Keller Williams Realty Elk Grove. Elk Grove Home Prices We have seen 6 straight months of listing prices decreasing on home prices in Elk Grove and this could be a seasonal issue and I don't think so.  If you are considering buying a home you can still find deals on a house in Elk Grove but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. There are still homes that are selling within a few days with multiple offers. What we are noticing sellers are becoming much more realistic about their price. We can help you target homes that would give you a better shot at getting you a deal. Let's meet and discuss our strategy to get you a great buy! Set a time ... 12/21/2017

Don't laugh and I can't get this pic to upload correctly! On to the story...I find myself thinking a lot about my Gramie this time of year (more than normal). Oh how I miss her daily.  Every year Gramie made Christmas better. She would go above and beyond to make sure we felt loved! I have memories of the biggest Christmas tree I have ever seen in her home. That tree had to have been at least 20 feet tall. They needed a special ladder to decorate it. She made sure it went up to the top of the ceiling and I remember my Gramps complaining about how much money she spent. She was in trouble a lot during Christmas! The worst thing you could do to her was tell her you wanted something. That woman would make herself sick until she found it for you. I remember I made the mistake and fessed up I... 12/21/2017

Crystal Walk Condos for Sale, Elk Grove, California Find similar condos for sale to the Crystal Walk Condos for sale, Elk GroveGet the value of your Elk Grove condo or home in today's marketStop your search! If you are looking for an amazing condo complex in Elk Grove, you have just found it. Crystal Walk technically is not a condo complex. It's a PUD (Planned Urban Development).  It looks and feels much like a condo and has less lending restrictions for potential buyers. It's a great choice for those looking to buy a condo in Elk Grove.  This complex couldn't be more conveniently located. Sitting on the Laguna side of Elk Grove, it offers easy access to plenty of shopping and entertainment.  Literally everything you would ever need to live is within walking distance. But, if you need p... 12/18/2017

 Living in Elk Grove, is wonderful, especially during this time of the year. The holiday spirit is in full swing, and on any given night if you drive around, you will surely see some impressive light displays. Some homeowners, however, go all out with their light displays. My family and I decided to drive around last night in search of some of the best lights that Elk Grove has to offer. I logged onto the very best website for Christmas light displays, Lights of The Valley.  We mapped out our route, grabbed some hot chocolate and off we went!For us and our kids, it was a school night, so we only had about an hour or so to drive around. We only went to the three homes in east Elk Grove. The three houses are amazing, and we’re so grateful to the homeowners for taking their time to do this... 12/13/2017

Do you remember that old Art Linkletter show? Kids say the darndest things? Well, it can certainly be applied to Saramento agents as well. In fact, I could write a book about it, LOL. And one thing you might not know is I actually got to chat with Art Linkletter before he died. That guy was going strong into his 90s. He was still out doing speaking engagements across the country, and I got to meet him in Minnesota when I hired him for a printing industry event. He was just as nice in person. You can read more in my personal blog today at this link: Agent Told Buyer Elk Grove is Unsafe Due to Security System. 11/26/2017

It's totally possible to sell your Elk Grove home yourself! The question I have for you is... Do you have time for what it will take to sell it?I totally respect your decision to sell your own home For Sale By Owner, I really do! Before you jump in and get started I was hoping I could share some information with you that may help you get through this process. The truth is many Elk Grove Real Estate Agents won't share some of the information I am going to share with you. I only know myself and when I make a decision to do something no-one can talk me out of it. So I won't try that with you! I do however want to provide information to help you make the decision if you will sell your Elk Grove home For Sale By Owner. Sell Your Elk Grove Home Yourself ---> Get your Elk Grove For Sale By Own... 11/25/2017