Elk Grove will soon have its first Shopping Mall. No, I didn't say another strip mall...I said Shopping Mall. The target date for Elk Grove Promenade Mall is projected for October 2008. This has been discussed prior to the City of Elk Grove becoming a City in 2000. So, it is safe to assume that a lot of thought and effort has been put into the design, location and retail. There are those who are against this Shopping Mall.  Let's talk about that for a minute. The City of Elk Grove needs to have money in order to run the City. Where does the City get money? It gets money from the taxes, the business owners when you keep your purchases in the City of Elk Grove, money from builders etc.  Since building has reduced dramatically in Elk Grove, the revenue for the City of Elk Grove has taken a... 04/29/2007

 Machado Ranch Just south of Elk Grove Blvd, you'll find that this fast growing community in Elk Grove.  Machado Ranch provides an ideal place to live.  It offers suburban living, family-friendly neighborhoods where you can enjoy outdoor activities such as jogging or biking plus easy access to freeways leading to Downtown Sacramento, Natomas, or Stockton.  Homes in the Machado Ranch area neighborhood were primarily built in the early 2000s.  Located in the southern most part of Elk Grove, it is only a 20 minute drive to Downtown Sacramento and a 35 minute drive to Downtown Stockton.  Golf courses such as the Valley Hi Country Club (less than 4 miles away) and Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course (less than 13 miles away) provide quick access to the links and the Elk Grove Regional Park (5 mil... 04/26/2007

We are celebrating Earth Day, and we need to celebrate Earth Day everyday. This will help each of us and each of our children and their children. The children in Elk Grove Unified School District have been learning about recycling for several years.  It not such a hard thing to do. Start small just like you did when you were younger and add something new to your vocabulary of good earth things to do each month. Many of the homes in Elk Grove have dual pane windows to cut down on the electric use of the air conditioning and heating. If your home doesn't have dual pane windows or they have lost their seal, you may want to replace them. This will not only help with your energy bills but it will help sell your house to a prospective home buyer. Fix those leaky faucets and check with local n... 04/20/2007

YES, The California Cow is a Happy Cow! And now, the dairy farmers are happy, too! It seems that we can now call our "happy California Cows", "happy California Green Cows." PG & E as well as SMUD due to Government regulations have been mandated to reduce their toxic admissions into the California environment and have come up with a marvelous plan that some ranchers have been accomplishing for awhile now. That is that these companies will use the manure to make electricity.  It takes two cows to supply one household with electricity for a year. With the plans in the pipework, 100,000 families will be obtaining their electricity from our "happy California GREEN cows." Now, isn't that a plan! Elk GroveDairy farmers are using their cows to make electricity, too. So, we have "Happy Elk Grove... 04/18/2007

If you are a current Elk Grove resident you have no doubt noticed the immense amount of activity taking place in the Southeast quadrant of Elk Grove Boulevard and Bruceville Road.  If you are not a current resident or perhaps are thinking of becoming one, bookmark this blog so that you may be kept abreast of the EXCITING growth that is taking place in our city!Madeira, is Elk Grove's first AND one of Sacramento County's largest Master Planned Communities.  The first phase of this 1,900-acre project, (now in full swing of the improvement process), will feature 11 distinct neighborhoods on an expansive, beautifully landscaped 750 acres. It will represent approximately 2,800 residential units.  Each of Madeira's neighborhoods will have its own architectural style, all based on neotradition... 04/08/2007

  Elk Grove - 95757     Sold     Selling Price Range Quantity     Average DOM      $300,000 thru $349,999489      $350,000 thru $399,9991463      $400,000 thru $449,999586      $450,000 thru $499,999734      $500,000 thru $549,999278      $550,000 thru $599,99919      $600,000 thru $649,999121      $750,000 thru $799,999112      $850,000 thru $899,999164      $1,000,000 thru $1,249,999161      $1,250,000 thru $1,499,9991190      ==================================================== 3864  Summary Price InformationMinimum $308,000Maximum $1,300,000Average $476,434Median $414,500  Elk Grove - 95624     Sold     Selling Price Range Quantity     Average DOM      $300,000 thru $349,999440      $350,000 thru $399,9991241      $400,000 thru $449,999538      $450,000 thru $499,999626      $500,00... 04/01/2007

Elk Grove, California is the "featured" City this week. I have much to say and show you about the fastest growing city in the U.S. Buyers that are thinking of moving and relocating to Elk Grove...I know it is important for you to get a feel for the Community and I hope that my tours below and information help give you an idea of what life in Elk Grove, CA is like. Please feel free to call or email me or simply comment below and ask me about Elk Grove. Maybe some local residents will also comment on Life in Elk Grove to give you, the reader a better view of our great City. Once a sleepy little town with one stop light, this centrally located town became a City in 2000. Within 20 minutes at most, from Downtown Sacramento, and flanking Interstate 5 and Hwy 99 this new City has grown leaps ... 03/26/2007

Baby Boomers are starting to look for Active Senior Communities and thinking about where to retire near Sacramento, CA. Are you looking for  an Active Adult Community or Retirement Community for the 55+ and over group? Is a retirement community with age restrictions a place where you would like live?...here are my top two active adult communities to consider calling home in Elk Grove, CA.When you are ready, it would be my pleasure to help you with the purchase of your home in an active adult community. The selected retirement areas have age restrictions where one of you must be at least 55 years young. Be sure to read this great little article that I found on How to Retire Rich...are you prepared?Elk Grove - Lakeside Heritage located near Highway 5 just minutes from Downtown Sacramento ... 03/20/2007

Oh.. Day Light Savings Time in Elk Grove, California...The time has been changed by those in great places of most importance and authority...As I was sipping my morning coffee on this auspicious Sunday, I noticed that the atomic clock that is in tune with the satellites up in space did not know that the time had indeed changed. It registered the same time as the rest of the clocks in the house that I had not taken the time to update. The only change in time was on my new Vista HP computer.This got me thinking...who started "Daylight Savings Time?" Somewhere, in the depths of my subconscious I think I recall that Day Light Savings Time was originally started for the farmers. Does anyone remember this? It seems that changing the time would give the farmers additional day light in order to... 03/11/2007

Just 15 miles north of the California capital, Sacramento, lays Elk Grove.  Elk Grove borders two major highways, highway 5 and highway 99. Noted as the fastest growing City in the U.S., Elk Grove has been keeping record speed with the growth that has occurred over the past few years. This once sleepy farm town, where a man from Elk Grove, Missouri opened up the first hotel in 1850 and named it after his home town, Elk Grove is now a bustling metropolis.   Comprised of middle to upper income families that are environmentally atoned, Elk Grove has the first nation wide 100% hybrid electric commuter bus fleet, the e-tran. In 2005, the population count was 121,601 and growing in this incorporated City which provides for its own police, local planning etc. Due to the rapid growth, Elk Grove... 01/04/2007

 Sold but we have others!Wouldn't you just love to jump right in and take a dip? This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath  home with 2328 square feet of living space and a 3 car garage with separate garage door openers just SOLD. Yes, it's too late for this one and oh what a great house you missed. Clean as whistle and meticulously maintained both inside and out. Truly Elk Grove's best buy this year and oh such a deal this buyer got.I'm sure there are other great homes for sale in Elk Grove and if you are a buyer, you better hurry...the good ones are going and going fast!If you would like to see other homes feel free to contact me and visit my website to look for other homes for sale. 12/01/2006

This is my town where I live, shop and work. Elk Grove officially became a City the year that I moved from the Bay Area in 2000. Very little housing was in Elk Grove as compared with today...a real boom took place over the past six years. In fact, I believe that I officially heard that Elk Grove was the fastest growing City in the United States which certainly wouldn't surprise any of the residents here. The old timers hated to see us all come. They had a peaceful life with one stop sign in the town with wide open spaces. But, we are here and the hustle and bustle is booming!If you shut your eyes for very long or don't go a certain direction for a few weeks, you're liable to not recognize a particular corner. The school district in Elk Grove is Elk Grove Unified School District which op... 11/09/2006

Elk Grove, CA became a City in 2000 and is just a mere 10 minutes from Downtown Sacramento. The City of Elk Grove has been growing leaps and bounds since I moved here in 2000. So much so, that the City now has three zip codes. For more information about the City of Elk Grove be sure to check here.Below are the Real Estate statistics for the month of October 2006. Each Zip Code is addressed separately.The only disclaimer is that Days on the Market in the Sacramento County area is not true to form. Since homes are put on and taken off sporadically by either the Listing agent or due to the Seller changing Real Estate Listing firms, these numbers are skewed. They represent the last time that the house for sale was listed.City Name Homes For Sale Average Sales Price Average Days On Market Ho... 11/09/2006

Today was a great day! The Red Hat Ladies of Elk Grove set out for a ten minute ride to Old Town Sacramento where we took a 2 hour ride on the Spirit of Sacramento River Boat up the Delta. Yes, the Red Hat Ladies were out today wearing their chosen colors, purple and red. This group of Red Hat Ladies is known as the "Cat in Hats."  The Spirit of Sacramento is a 110 foot paddle wheeler with several decks having both an inside view as well as the ability to roam the outside decks. We were all very grateful that the forecast rain did not occur and hamper our day. The views were great and proved to be a very relaxing day after drinks and lunch.You're probably wondering what this has to do with Real Estate. Quite a bit. Sacramento is located in the valley and the Sacramento Delta and the Ame... 11/03/2006