Why does it take a 203k or renovation loan so long to close escrow?The short answer is that it doesn't take that long if everyone races to the finish line. If you use a proven team you should close a 203k in about the same amount of tiem as a 203b (Standard FHA loan). The problems come up when the team isn't allowed to function unobstructed. What I mean by that is simply do your job and do it as fast as you can and let the others do the same. Some take a little longer than others. I'm doing one right now the lender has called several time... but. there is no well, and no one has ever pumped the septic tank and there are no diagrams of the leach lines that show them on the subject property... yes, we have to get that straightened out.  203k Do's -1) Place the consultant order... once we ... 09/30/2016

Walnut Grove, CA 95690 - Giusti's Place (Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives) Last weekend, we went on a motorcycle ride to the California Delta with another couple and Giusti's Place (pronounced "JUICE-tee's") in Walnut Grove was our lunch stop. We just came from Al the Wop's in Locke, where I had the best darn spicy Bloody Mary ever (with REAL horseradish!) and Giusti's Place was only a few minutes away. The driveway to Giusti's Place is on the left, right before the bridge. It's quite a long driveway to Giusti's Place once you turn off of Walnut Grove-Thornton Road, but this sign reassured first-timers like us that we were indeed on the right path to Giusti's. :) Not only can people come to Giusti's Place by car, truck, SUV or motorcycle, but they can also come by boat! The deck (where I too... 10/21/2012

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If you are looking for something to do try visiting the Sacramento Delta. Just south of Elk Grove on HWY 160 you will find the town of Locke http://www.locketown.com/ This early 1900's town is straight out of a time machine. Walnut Grove is just down the road   There you can visit Whirl Wind Gifts http://www.yelp.com/biz/whirl-wind-gifts-walnut-grove and have lunch at the Pizza Factory http://www.yelp.com/biz/pizza-factory-walnut-grove. The drive on the way there will offer you some nice views.   Get out and enjoy some of the great local destinations.                                 Share your Delta stories.  06/07/2011