Tamara Dorris's (tamaradorris) Blog

Yes, I know there will be those who might disagree with me, and I’m ready to face the challenge. I have discovered what I believe to be the very best sushi in town. And, I take my sushi skills very seriously. Silver Sake in Carmichael gives a new spin on sushi that is nothing short of fantastic. ...

Here's a lil vid for your viewing pleasure, but basically, as a fellow agent, agent coach and teacher, I know how very important it is to keep ourselves motivated, educated and inspired, so, to that end, I've started a blog that is a free few minutes a day of something geared entirely toward pers...

As an adjunct professor of real estate at American River College and as an active real estate agent in Sacramento, I’m the first to recognize and preach about the importance of using a good title and escrow company. In fact, most of the transactions I have had since spring have been with title co...

 Having weathered the hot summer, it seems that there’s more cooling off in Sacramento real estate. Earlier, I was writing offers left and right and getting rejections in all the same directions…but lo an behold, I am seeing a shift. In fact, I kid you not that I have gotten three acceptances in ...

In my recent efforts to up my endurance and strength on my mountain bike, I started going back to the Gym, Cal Fit in Carmichael, to subject myself to the merciless class known as X-bike. Doesn’t the name  just say it all? Here’s what happened. My dad died a year ago and before he did, he kept te...

In putting together some information for yet another book I cannot help but write, I would like to pose a question that may seem a bit esoteric in nature, but hey, I write self-help books, so I am a bit on the edge.   We all awknowledge that attitude and maybe even universal laws play a role in o...

Traditionally, FHA was an undesirable loan for sellers to consider when offers were made by buyers who were FHA qualified. The good news is that FHA is no longer the “F” word it used to be, but, alas, there are still some things we need to remember when making offers with an FHA loan. One of the ...

Let’s face it, when it comes to buying a house in this market, it’s a jungle out there. Buying  a house in Sacramento right now requires one to have the right tools and knowledge. Two of the most important parts of the process, really the MOST IMPORTANT PARTS, are financing and representation. Tr...

I love working with first time buyers. They are so wonderful to work with and so excited to get those keys in their hot little hands! In this market, it’s important in making sure you have your team to help you buy your first house in Sacramento. Your team is your Realtor and your lender. They ar...