Usually in summertime, when temps are at their hottest in Sacramento, is when CalExpo comes alive for its annual run of The California State Fair. We have been enjoying several days of cooler temperatures in the region. And though it’s not our traditional fair going weather, it makes for a more
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07/22/2014
Summer is the time of year homebuyers with families often like making their moves. They find it less disruptive to the school activities of the kids. Many of these homebuyers also believe it is essential to move to a high-income neighborhood in order to facilitate having great schools for childr
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07/21/2014
I often think California Gold Country offers an endless array of amazing experiences for both locals and visitors alike. This Saturday morning, I rose early, packed a picnic lunch, and gathered up my son, Randy, and his family. We loaded up the car, and ventured the 65 miles south east, to Cali
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07/20/2014
Yesterday, when I wrote about driving through California Gold Country, I neglected mentioning a brief stop along Highway 12, in the tiny hamlet of Wallace. Among the power lines adjacent the road, is one really special pole. Atop sits a penthouse with fortunate residents, who enjoy lofty views
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07/19/2014
All though deep down I know I’m a sidewalks, curbs, gutters, kinda gal, I also know when things get tough in the city, a city gal sometimes needs to get the Hell outta Dodge. So, when the phone rang this morning, and the voice on the other end suggested a little drive to a place where gentle rol
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07/18/2014
The following picture was taken twenty years ago in 1994. It is of my my daughter Jill on her wedding day, and myself. What I especially remember about the weeks leading up to the wedding, is the suit I'm wearing. I had hung it on the refrigerator to remind me not to eat, so I could fit into i
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07/17/2014
After the long spell of sitting tight in your existing home, you have finally been able to accumulate a little equity, and move up. Or, your employment required that you relocate to another city. If you have already vacated your old home, and moved into your new place there are things you sh
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07/16/2014
Well we are in the thick of it with summer, here in Sacramento. Thank goodness temps are backing away from the 100 degree range seen the past two days. With company in town, I feel fortunate the Greater Sacramento Region has a number of attractions to captivate visitors, and residents alike. Wi
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07/15/2014
Homes listed For Sale in Sacramento County this June, logged a 57.6% increase in numbers over home listings in June of 2013. The improvement in home inventory numbers has been continuing for several months. However, SOLD homes declined –6%, while homes moving to PENDING status were 11.2% above
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07/14/2014
I hesitate to post this picture taken when I was about age 6. There are two reasons for that. #1 - It's black and white, so you'll have a clue how old I am. AND #2 - You'll realize I'm not a natural blonde. There is a reason I have to chuckle when folks want to hold a retro party, but they hav
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07/10/2014
