Sacramento has been fortunate to have among its many landmarks, attractions and events, The Crocker Art Museum, which has been closed for a major expansion. It will reopen to the public on 10.10.10 - Sunday, October 10th 2010 From 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The 125,000 square foot expansion triples th
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09/30/2010
Awhile back, I was alerted by a past client of a video posted on CNN titled, "Lenders Must Produce The Note." The video speaks to the current arena of home mortgages, where troubled homeowners are often twarted in their efforts to negotiate with their lenders to avoid foreclosure. Because so ma
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09/29/2010
Until I met my neighbor around the corner, Betty, I thought BOGO was a brand name, not an acronym for "Buy One - Get One Free." I'll never forget going to a department store, and searching all over in the dress section for the BOGO brand. I guess that provides a glimpse in to how shopper s
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09/28/2010
When I left the local Farmer's Market this Saturday, I thought, fresh peaches and plums were likely to quickly come to seasons end. However, up the road along highway 50, an hour drive east of Sacramento, is a special place cradled in the arms of the Sierra Foothills. Apple Hill, in autumn com
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09/27/2010
I have lived in my current home since 1983. I love this place, even though it was built in 1963 - before "Internet" was a real word in our vocabulary. In fact, we didn't even have cable TV in the Greater Sacramento area in 1963. I don't plan on moving, but I do sometimes envy the newer h
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09/26/2010
Late last evening, I received notice from my 20 year old grandson that he had allowed his Nana (me) to be his "friend" on Facebook. I considered it an honor, since he hadn't allowed his mother to be.However, I was horrified to see the amount of information he was dishing out on his page. G
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09/24/2010
The number of single family home sales declined 6.5% in Sacramento for the Month of August 2010 vs. August 2009. While, median sale price experienced a 2.6% drop from a year ago. Condominium sales had a slight bump in number of sales for August 2010 vs August 2009 - but median sales prices dec
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09/23/2010
It is no secret that a number of homeowners have watched as their home values have plummeted in recent years. Generally, these folks are individuals who purchased homes in the last few years, at the height of the market, and now find their homes worth less than they paid for them. If you f
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09/21/2010
If you believe what national news media announced today, the recession is over. In fact it's been over since July 2009. That's 14 months ago, folks! So why is it most Americans aren't feeling the love? In July 2009, the California unemployment rate was 11.6%. Today, it stands at 12.4%. Wall
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09/20/2010
Next Saturday, September 25th, The First Annual Korean Culture & Food Festival, will be held in the Sacramento. The event will celebrate Korean heritage, and provide Entertainment - Vendors - Raffles - Cooking Classes - Games - Food and Drinks - Silent Auctions Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWhere:
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09/19/2010
