Sacramento County experienced a -30.3% decrease in number of homes listed FOR SALE in August 2019 vs. the same month a year ago. For the same period there was a -10.8%% decrease in homes SOLD. Pending sales increased 7.9% Interest rates continue to remain reasonably low. It's a GREAT time to bu
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09/12/2019
Last evening, a few family members gathered at my home to enjoy a pleasant dinner. I had created a couple Italian dishes, which included homemade Pesto, an Eggplant Parmesan, and another dish conjured from my imagination. In the third dish, I had tossed together in my crockpot, 1” Boneless Chicke
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09/08/2019
It's been an uncomfortable but eventful few days at my home. However, I hope current activity in my backyard will bring it all to a good conclusion. Several days ago water began to stream through my backyard along my side fence line. I thought at first a leak was occurring from my neighbor's l
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09/02/2019
My thoughts are with those along the East Coast, the likely path of hurricane Dorian."It seems that man has always teetered on the brink of extinction; whether by cataclysm or his own folly. Therefore I believe he should be kind to his neighbor, pray to any gods that are handy and if his wings ar
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08/30/2019
In the past, Sacramento has had an abundance of amazing events occurring on Labor Day Weekend. But, with the absence of the raucous Old Sacramento Gold Rush Days, and Greek Food festival which have traditionally occurred over the Labor Day weekend, the holiday this year is going to be quieter!How
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08/24/2019
There is an interesting article written by Lew Sichelman for the Herald Tribune in Sarasota, Florida. The title, "Homes For Sale 'As Is' Often Means 'As Won't'." the article addresses the reluctance of many home buyers to purchase fixer upper homes, who prefer 'move in' ready homes instead. The
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08/20/2019
Members of my family gathered for lunch a couple days ago. I made a Creamy Italian Chicken with Tortellini Soup that turned out nice. There was also Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches, Cheddar Biscuits, and Apple Pie. A two hour nap soon followed!The recipe for the soup is below.Recipe: Creamy Ita
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08/17/2019
Sacramento County experienced a -27.5% decrease in number of homes listed FOR SALE in July 2019 vs. the same month a year ago. For the same period there was a -0.1% decrease in homes SOLD. Pending sales increased 16.1%Interest rates continue to remain reasonably low. It's a GREAT time to buy for
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08/10/2019
When I have quiet moments, I often enjoy a little fun while experimenting with iPiccy, as a photo-editing tool. The more I work with this application, the more I enjoy what it has to offer.With the following photo of the California Coastline, I played with the “textures” and “lights” realms. IP
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08/05/2019
Without a doubt, advancements in technology, and photography in a digital age, have advanced marketing techniques for selling real estate by leaps and bounds. At the touch of a keyboard linked to the internet, homebuyers and sellers have learned they are dramatically empowered in their quest to b
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07/28/2019
