For those who didn't already know, today is the 15th Annual International Cat Day. To honor this occasion, I have posted a few famous quotes about cats:“Meow” means “woof” in cat.” —George Carlin (comedian) “If you want to write, keep cats.” —Aldous Huxley (author, Brave New World)“Artists lik
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08/08/2017
Sacramento County experienced a -16.2% decrease in number of homes listed FOR SALE in July 2017 vs. the same month a year ago.For the same period there was a -2.4% decrease in homes SOLD. Pending Sales increased 1.7%. Interest rates continue to remain reasonably low. For those able to find suita
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08/07/2017
When fellow ActiveRainer, Belinda Spillman posted a blog titled, “Show Us Your Summer Blooms and Crops – An ActiveRain Challenge,” I knew I had to participate.It has been my long held belief that a primary joy and privilege of home ownership is the ability to grow delightful flowers, or vegetable
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08/05/2017
Last week my daughter and my two grand-kids drove to Calaveras County in the heart of California Gold Rush country. Their quest was to hike to Natural Bridges, an amazing and scenic naturally formed geological cave on Coyote Creek. They came home singing the praises of a day well spent. Natura
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08/04/2017
In the Greater Sacramento community of Fair Oaks, exists a delightful bistro by the name of Fabian's. For those who have shuffled around the planet long enough to remember teen idol, Fabian Forte of the 1950s and 60s American Bandstand era, this is your place!Last evening my family celebrated my
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08/02/2017
To say I have enjoyed my summer garden this year would be an understatement. The rains late in the spring season, followed by hot temperatures the last couple of months have produced more vegetables than I know what to do with. I continue to be amazed at how I pick all squash I see one morning,
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07/31/2017
The house next door has a newly installed “For Sale” sign. Perhaps, you wonder who your new neighbors may be. Will they be good neighbors? There can be a small amount of anxiety surrounding these questions. However, there are things you can do to improve your chances of getting a quality new
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07/26/2017
Sacramento, and many places around the country are experiencing strong seller markets. While homes may have a high buyer demand, there are still certain things sellers can do to get as much from the sale as possible.While we hear the quote, “It’s like painting lipstick on a pig,” let’s not take
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07/15/2017
We are in the midst of another hot Sacramento heat wave. Temps have been in the 100+ range. Tomorrow we are slated to dip slightly below the century mark, although we have 106 degrees predicted for this coming weekend. I find it best to complete all outdoor work early in the day, and then hunk
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07/11/2017
Sacramento County experienced a -20% decrease in number of homes listed FOR SALE in June 2017 vs. the same month a year ago.For the same period there was a -7.8% decrease in homes SOLD. Pending Sales increased 11.3%. Interest rates continue to remain reasonably low. For those able to find suitab
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07/08/2017
