land park: New Listing - 4531 Crestwood Way in South Land Park Terrace / Sacramento 95822 - 08/19/08 02:22 PM
Live on a highly sought after South Land Park Terrace street! This elegant 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,922sf home is ideally set up for entertaining. It features a separate living & family room - each with its own fireplace, large formal dining room, spacious bedrooms, updated kitchen with newer stainless … (2 comments)
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land park: Buying a Home in Land Park: Is Your Equity Secure? - 08/16/08 11:04 AM
To understand what is going on in the marketplace, it's imperative to analyze the statistics. Because sometimes statistics all by their lonesome selves can be misleading. For example, in this morning's newspaper, the Sacramento Bee says 10,000 jobs were lost last month in Sacramento. The Sacramento Business Journal reported yesterday … (10 comments)
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land park: Land Park Neighbors -- Please Attend Hearing to Save Our Tower Theatre - 08/13/08 02:12 PM
The Land Park Community Association is urging all members to attend the Planning Commission hearing on Thursday, August 14 and support a limitation of new movie screens downtown. The Westfield Corporation has not agreed to limit its expansion of screens for the Downtown Plaza Expansion Project. An increase above four new … (8 comments)
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land park: Kitchen Backsplash is Finished. Remodel is Completed. - 08/12/08 08:35 PM
This job couldn't have started out any worse. I chose marble for the backsplash, and natural stones are not identical to each other, which is what makes them unique. Each has its own qualities and, with this particular type of marble, there are shading differences between the 3 x 12 … (17 comments)
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land park: Attention Land Park Shoppers: When You Find a Home You Like, Make an Offer! - 08/11/08 11:42 AM
When I meet with new home buyers, I often give them a booklet I have prepared especially for them. In it, I include a 50-point buyer plan that details precisely what the home buying process will involve and what I will do for them. I also print out the Home … (8 comments)
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land park: Which Should an Agent Choose: A Million-Dollar Buyer or a $200,000 Buyer? - 08/11/08 02:52 AM
It's no secret that I've been pretty busy lately, juggling offers, interviewing prospective clients, taking listings, writing for my About.com site and preparing to write a book -- not to mention putting the finishing touches on the remodeled kitchen in my home in Land Park. In fact, I might have to … (54 comments)
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land park: The Best Way to Find Homes in Land Park and East Sacramento - 08/10/08 10:19 AM
Since it was Saturday, I thought I would have a free day to work on my new short sale book, but you know how those assumptions tend to go, right? In real estate, we are always on call. OK, not all of us are. There are lots of real estate … (8 comments)
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land park: 5604 Greenbrae Road, Sacramento, CA 95822 - 08/08/08 11:21 AM
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land park: Does Mikey Like the Kitchen? - 08/06/08 07:25 PM
I can't believe my husband walked almost two miles toting his luggage and carrying a computer from light rail to our home in Land Park. If it was me in that situation, I would have called a cab. So, he was pretty tired from his trip, dropped his luggage in … (14 comments)
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land park: Day 14 of Kitchen Remodel: Counter Tops Installed - 08/04/08 09:27 PM
The counter top dudes were right on time this morning. Laid cardboard all over the kitchen floor and drop cloths from the door to the kitchen. They started in cutting the plywood and screwing it into place. After they finished with the screws, one of the guys grabbed a sander … (9 comments)
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land park: Ask Erin: Does a Converted Garage Add or Reduce a Home's Value? - 08/04/08 01:29 PM
I was having a conversation with a prospective listing client in Land Park this last week regarding if having a converted garage adds or reduces the value in a home. To clarify - this would be a garage that has been converted in to living space. Let me start by saying … (4 comments)
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land park: Kitchen Remodel Day 12 and Day 13 - 08/03/08 07:18 PM
Many people don't know I wear contacts. That's because until I turned 40, I never needed vision correction. But that darn newspaper print kept getting smaller, and I could no longer read the fine print on the back of cans of paint. Oh, sure, I tried bifocals, but I don't … (16 comments)
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land park: Land Park Has Fast Growing Fast-Food Chains - 08/03/08 10:23 AM
I bring home take-out a lot, and not just because my new range and oven is sitting in my living room during the remodel. Basically, it's a time-related issue. I rarely have time to cook, especially during the week, plus my husband is the actual in-house cook. And some nights he … (15 comments)
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land park: Day 12 Kitchen Remodel - Some Appliance Installs & Backsplash Chosen - 08/01/08 10:17 PM
My day started off really crummy. After I booted up my Mac, I opened Parallels to check MLS. Staring me in the face was a screen asking me to reinstall Windows XP. See, this is why I despise Windows. Since I didn't have time to work myself up in lather … (12 comments)
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land park: Sacramento Neighborhood Zip Codes - 08/01/08 09:17 PM
I am often asked what zip codes certain areas in Sacramento fall within, so I figured I would post a pretty comprehensive list. You will notice that some zip codes are repeated a few times, as different neighborhoods occasionally fall on a border or are just large generally speaking.Antelope - 95843Arden … (3 comments)
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land park: FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD... - 08/01/08 06:42 PM
Fairytale Town is hosting an opportunity to give the gift that never stops giving! They are creating a "yellow brick road" just outside of the entrance. You can purchase a 9" X 4.5" brick for $100 and personalize it. Each brick can take up to 3 lines with 15 spaces per … (0 comments)
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land park: Day 11 - Kitchen Remodel: Hardware & Range Hood - 07/31/08 10:16 PM
The hardware installers showed up on time this morning. The guy who does it is also the demo guy. I wasn't sure I wanted a demo guy drilling delicate holes and trying to make my door pulls plumb and spaced correctly. To me, it seemed like that sort of … (20 comments)
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land park: Day 10 Kitchen Remodel - Painting is Finished - Sink Cabinet Cut - 07/30/08 09:06 PM
I called in a favor from my favorite painting company last night, and the owner sent over two painters this morning at the crisp hour of 7:45 AM. In fact, I was just out of the shower when he called my cell, wanting to know why I didn't answer … (9 comments)
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land park: 4631 Hillview Way, Sacramento, CA 95822 - 07/30/08 02:14 PM
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land park: Day 9 of Kitchen Remodel - No Painter, No Surprise - 07/29/08 09:50 PM
The countertop guy came back today to measure again because he was wrong yesterday. When I examined the spots he marked for me to cut on the front of the cabinet, I realized his math was off. So, I made him come back out. Turns out I was right. Which … (19 comments)
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land park: Kitchen Sink Dilemma - Day 8 of Kitchen Remodel - 07/29/08 12:33 PM
The countertop dude came yesterday to measure for the installation of the Quartz Cambria counters. I had considered granite, but it's so trendy and doesn't appear to be as strong as the quartz. First thing the guy said was "Whoa, your base cabinet is 32 inches and your sink is … (11 comments)
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land park: Day 7: More Cabinets = Less Storage Space - 07/28/08 11:39 PM
I spent most of Sunday putting away dishes and pans -- and god knows what we have collected over the years -- into some sort of semblance in our new cabinets. We have more cabinets than we've had before, but less space. Know why? Because the old cabinets were like big … (11 comments)
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land park: Get a Sewer Inspection When Buying in Land Park - 07/28/08 08:57 PM
Oh, my goodness. I'm batting 100% on sewer inspections lately. This is the third sewer inspection in Land Park over the past 30 days that has called for a new sewer line. The last two Land Park homes my buyers inspected turned up problems, but that was expected, primarily for the … (15 comments)
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land park: Savvy investors seek Property Management Consulting - 07/27/08 10:46 PM
My areas specializing in property management have been Natomas, Land Park, Greenhaven, Pocket, Sacramento and Elk Grove.
Many investers are swooping in on the great deals on income properties produced by the vast amount of foreclosures. By asking local property managers for valuable information saves money and time.
As I offer consulting services … (0 comments)
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land park: The Only Thing Better Than Installing Cabinets is When Countertops Arrive - 07/26/08 10:58 AM
Of course, I have a week to wait for that. The countertops won't be installed until August 4. But the cabinets are in. Whew. It was no easy job.First, the diagram given to the cabinet installers differed than the diagram I agreed upon in one small but important way. The … (14 comments)
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land park: Come to the Sacramento Zoo in Land Park for an Ice Cream Safari on Saturday - 07/25/08 11:03 AM
The Sacramento Zoo will officially close at 1:30 on Saturday, July 26, to get ready for the Ice Cream Safari, which will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Enjoy live music and entertainment, plus stuff for the kids, too. A raffle will be held, known as the GiRaffle, plus face … (3 comments)
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land park: Today I Love My Contractors to Itsy Bitsy Pieces - 07/24/08 01:51 PM
Day 2 -- Electricians, Plumbers and FramersPut a power tool in a framer's hand and wield that power tool with authority, and I swoon. There is something remarkably appealing about a young man clasping a reciprocating saw tightly in his left hand with his right forefinger firmly depressing the power button … (5 comments)
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land park: Don't Assume That Professionals Know What They Are Doing - 07/22/08 09:19 AM
The cats are very upset. Everything is not where it's supposed to be. Not to mention, two of them were locked in the bedroom all day yesterday. The other cat spends most of his time in a 4 x 4 pen because he has kidney disease, plus a touch of … (12 comments)
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land park: New in Old Land Park - 1520 9th Avenue, Sacramento CA 95818 - 07/20/08 04:25 PM
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land park: Recycling and Gifting is Better than Sending Stuff to the Landfill - 07/19/08 12:12 PM
My husband is aghast that I am giving away our refrigerator. He says I should sell it on Craigslist and pocket the $300 or so we could probably get for it. He wasn't in favor of buying a new refrigerator anyway. Our Kenmore has been chugging along for almost six years … (10 comments)
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land park: Are You as Green as You Can Be? Preserving the Earth Isn't Easy - 07/18/08 08:21 AM
It used to be it was only hippies and left-wing fanatics who cared about the Earth. But now it's becoming profitable for everybody else to jump on board. As usual, California is leading the way. On Thursday, California adopted the nation's first "green" building regulations. The California Building Standards Commission adopted … (15 comments)
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land park: 3642 19th Street, Land Park, Sacramento, CA 95818 - 07/14/08 07:02 PM
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land park: New Restaurant in Land Park on Riverside: Masullo - 07/12/08 09:23 PM
Anybody who knows me realizes that I can't be bought, and I'm not the type to present a rosy picture that is all sunshine and lollipops to get anybody to like me. I try to present balanced opinions and will explain both the pros and cons to just about any situation … (8 comments)
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land park: Land Park is One of the Most Desirable Neighborhoods in Sacramento - 07/10/08 03:16 PM
Wherever I travel, I take photographs of homes. My passion for photography sometimes thwarts vacations as I get sidetracked. Instead of shopping at cute boutiques or dining at out-of-the-way cafés, often I end up wandering the streets of a town to admire its picturesque homes, invariably with camera in tow.
Last … (6 comments)
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land park: Staying Cool in Sacramento - 07/10/08 11:01 AM
On Tuesday, I received a sign call on my Midtown listing. The home the buyer was calling about is a fixer Craftsman, and he wanted to know if I could show it to him at 2 PM on Wednesday. "But, it's going to be 108 on Wednesday," I pointed out. "Wouldn't … (10 comments)
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land park: Distinctive Charm in Land Park Neighborhood - 07/09/08 01:15 PM
A distinctive neighborhood in Sacramento is Land Park. Land Park is known for its tree-lined streets and homes of character and charm. This is an area that is a testament to why Sacramento is called the "City of Trees."
For those home buyers considering moving to the Sacramento area, Land Park has … (4 comments)
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land park: Land Park Neighborhood the Jewel of Sacramento - 07/09/08 12:28 PM
Land Park is just a hop, skip and south of Downtown Sacramento right off Broadway and the historic Tower Theatre. If you want to experience a little naustalgia, don't miss eating at the Tower Cafe before heading into the Land Park neighborhood.
William Land Park with over 166 acres is truly … (3 comments)
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land park: Is Your Real Estate Agent a Liar? How to Avoid Working With Dishonest Agents - 07/09/08 09:01 AM
In the neighborhood where I primarily sell homes in Land Park, it's not uncommon to find agents putting up sign riders on their sign posts that announce to passersby that they are an area specialist. The problem is some of those agents have never before taken a listing in Land Park … (10 comments)
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land park: Young Professionals Council Fundraiser - 06/13/08 10:51 PM
I think I have mentioned in the past that I am a member of the Sacramento Association of Realtors "Young Professionals Council." In the midst of all the craziness in my schedule lately, the YPC put on a vendor fair at the end of May to raise money for the Loaves … (0 comments)
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land park: 1601 3rd Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95818, Land Park - 06/10/08 04:54 PM
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land park: 1718 Potrero Way, Sacramento, CA 95818, Land Park - 06/10/08 04:47 PM
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land park: 972 Swanston Drive, Sacramento, CA 95818, Land Park - 06/10/08 04:42 PM
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land park: 1041 4th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95818, Land Park - 06/10/08 04:38 PM
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land park: Come Meet A Sacramento Artist - 05/23/08 10:47 PM
Recently I was asked by a local artist to accompany her and several friends for lunch at the new Scotts Seafood on the River in South Land Park known as the Pocket in Sacramento.
It was actually the second time I had eaten at Scotts but I had not toured the hotel. I was … (5 comments)
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land park: What's happening in the Sacramento market? - 03/31/08 10:56 PM
"What's happening in the Sacramento market?"by Rob McQuade, ABR, Sacramento REALTOR®Sacramento Real Estate
I just had a great exchange on a real estate forum with a professional in the East Bay asking about the Sacramento market:
Q. Can anyone answer this general question, in regards to Sacramento?
Where are you seeing … (0 comments)
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land park: Newest Internet Fraud Affecting Real Estate Agents on CraigsList - 02/01/08 01:56 PM
Yesterday, I received a pile of emails and numerous phone calls from potential Internet fraud victims. I'd like to alert you to this scam, because it is unlikely that I am the only real estate agent whose identity has been compromised in this manner.
Here is how it works. A woman … (44 comments)
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land park: Sacramento REO Statistics... - 01/17/08 11:15 PM
The number of REO (a term for bank-owned / foreclosed property) listings in Sacramento has grown exponentially over the last year. If ya'll read my blog, you will know that I love stats. There are some interesting, yet predictable, trends with bank-owned property in Sacramento...
For the new reader of this blog … (2 comments)
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land park: New Listing - 1135 10th Avenue, Sacramento 95818 - 01/11/08 07:13 PM
Location, location, location! This home is ONE BLOCK from William Land Park on one of Land Park's finest streets. Mostly original, it has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1,410 square feet, and sits on .17 acres. It is a blank canvas just awaiting your personal touches! Built in 1940, you will … (4 comments)
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land park: 1700 Markham Way, Sacramento, CA 95818 - 12/27/07 06:00 PM
BEAUTIFUL LAND PARK TUDOR -- Offered at $559,000
Courtyard entry with professional landscaping. Corner lot on a desirable street. This home features three generously sized bedrooms, an updated kitchen with eat-in space, built-in hutch, travertine floors, granite counters, double sink with brushed nickel faucet and in-sink water filtration system, newer dishwasher and … (9 comments)
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land park: Sacramento - November 2007 Statistics - 12/11/07 05:54 PM
The November numbers just came out...I wish there were enough space on this blog to post all the graphs that show what our market is doing, but unfortunately there just is not enough. If anyone wants me to email them all of the graphs showing price per square foot, inventory, days … (4 comments)
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land park: Yellow Brick Road - 12/03/07 01:59 PM
Fairytale Town at William Land Park is adding a new feature to the park - a new 'Wizard of Oz' themed play set! In addition to the play set, also being constructed is a Yellow Brick Road...
In order to raise funds for the construction of the play set and the road … (0 comments)
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land park: Macy's Downtown Sacramento Adventure - 12/03/07 09:28 AM
It's unbelievable, but I actually finished all my holiday shopping in November this year, thanks to online shopping. Well, except for one present. It's not that I don't enjoy fighting crowds, waiting in long lines at cash registers or sitting behind rows of cars trying to get out of the downtown … (2 comments)
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land park: October 2007 Market Report for Land Park / Curtis Park - 11/27/07 01:54 PM
ALL PRICE RANGES IN 95818 FOR OCTOBER Inventory in Land Park / Curtis Park was reduced slightly from September. In October of 2007, there were 83 homes on the market in 95818, 20 pending sales and 8 closed transactions.The average price per square foot dropped from $350 in September to $338 in … (0 comments)
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land park: Buying or Selling a Land Park Home? Check Out These Photos of Land Park Homes - 11/23/07 09:04 PM
Wherever I travel, I take photographs of homes. My passion for photography sometimes thwarts vacations as I get sidetracked. Instead of shopping at cute boutiques or dining at out-of-the-way cafés, often I end up wandering the streets of a town to admire its picturesque homes, invariably with camera in tow.
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land park: Homes in Land Park with a Great Neighborhood Park Part II - 11/16/07 01:27 PM
Good Morning Sacramento! As promised, here is the second part of my Real Estate showing of the Land Park neighborhood in Sacramento with one of the very best neighborhood parks around. This is Sacramento real estate at its best!
As you saw in the previous article about Land Park in Sacramento, the … (6 comments)
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land park: Hiring a Neighborhood Specialist - 11/16/07 09:58 AM
Before hiring a real estate agent, smart consumers interview the agent first. They ask how many homes in the buyer's target neighborhood has that agent sold. They find out if the agent lives in that target neighborhood and for how long. Because if a seller or a buyer has not hired … (14 comments)
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land park: What A Great Place to Live in Sacramento - Land Park - 11/14/07 07:49 PM
Take a tour of Land Park which is just a smidgen south of Downtown Sacramento right off Broadway and the historic Tower Theatre. Don't miss eating at the Tower Cafe before heading into Land Park.
Land Park is known for its tree-lined streets and homes of character and charm. This is … (12 comments)
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land park: City open house for 2 way conversion of Freeport and 21st Streets - 06/13/07 02:34 PM
City holds open house to answer questions about construction to convert Freeport and 21st streets from one-way to two-way
Sacramento residents are invited to an open house, Tuesday, June 26, to learn more about the construction activities and schedule for converting Freeport and 21st streets from one-way to two-way.
Construction is scheduled … (0 comments)
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land park: Neighborhood Haunts. Freeport Bakery - 06/05/07 02:57 AM
Every neighborhood has them... Neighborhood Haunts
Neighborhood haunts make a neighborhood great. They allow communities to come together and discuss the day's news, gossip and sports.
In South Land Park, we have La Bou, Giovannis (soccer team central!), and the Sutterville Elementary School (for the parents!).
Land Park has the all-time wonderful Vic's (for … (3 comments)
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land park: Neighborhood Spotlight: Land Park - 05/19/07 05:52 PM
Land Park is lies just south of Downtown Sacramento - bordered by the I-5 Freeway to the west, Freeport Blvd to the east, William Land Park / Sutterville Road to the South, and Broadway to the North. This vintage neighborhood features homes built primarily from the 1920's to 1940's, and … (0 comments)
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land park: Listing: 1430 Weller Way, Sacramento 95818 (Land Park) - 05/11/07 11:15 AM
This may possibly be the most beautiful home in all of Land Park! This exquisitely renovated home was remodeled with permits by licensed contractors. It is the perfect combination of classic features mixed with new amenities - the best of both worlds! Classic features & new amenities include custom kitchen with … (0 comments)
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land park: Sacramento's Central City Real Estate Roundup - January 19th, 2007 - 01/22/07 10:24 AM
"Sacramento's Central City Real Estate Roundup - January 19th, 2007"by Rob McQuade, ABR, Sacramento REALTOR®Sacramento CA Real Estate
SOLD! Residential and multi-family real estate closings in Sacramento's Central City and surrounding neighborhoods for the week ending January 19, 2007:$262,000 - 3316 X St, Sacramento, CA 95817 (Oak Park) 2-4Br, 2Ba, 1,194 sq. ft. … (1 comments)
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