Having a problem staying focused?  Whether it is achieving our goals, completing a task, or doing chores around the house; a conscious effort is necessary. Here are some quick tips. Have a Goal. Avoid distractions. Take small steps toward the goal. Reward yourself. Move on to the next logical thing. Need a Contractor who can stay focused on your project until completion? Give Tromler Construction a Call 916-765-5366 02/26/2012

  Did you think this through?  Photo Fun   Okay, maybe the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but it doesn’t mean it’s the best answer when it comes to property improvements. I got a call to check for a leak in the storage shed in Sacramento, that is attached to the main building. There were several problem areas but this one topped the list. When adding power to the shed, someone ran a conduit line straight down through the roof and into an electrical box. The water was leaking through the roof, down the conduit, and all over the electrical box. If given the choice, do not allow water and electricity to mix.   10/26/2011

Hidden Dry Rot in Sacramento Apartment Complex - General Contractor Called   I received a urgent call from an apartment manager concerned about a dry rot issue that they had. Apparently the storage closet was damaged to a point where vandals were able to literally tear open the wood siding of the storage unit. That’s right, the rotten wood was so bad that someone could push though the bad siding and walk through the wall. The repair of this area was necessary to secure the area from future problems. I got a kick out of the temporary solution to this problem. They stacked up several concrete steps to cover the damaged hole that the rot had created. Calling a qualified contractor before the damage had gotten this bad, may have been a better choice.   10/01/2011

Citrus Heights, CA Back to School Already?  I remember growing up and dreading Labor Day weekend because it meant September was upon us and we were heading back to school. Now that I have my own child, I realized school years start sooner and sooner.  Tomorrow, August 22nd is the first day of school here in Citrus Heights, CA in the San Juan Unified School District. The morning will come and the streets will be filled with children, backpacks and lunchboxes. For those who have not yet seen the San Juan Unified school calendar here you go! I have included the list of holidays, breaks and teacher work days. I also noticed that over the years the names of the vacations have unfortunately become more "politically" correct, I have included the old fashioned names!    School Sessions August 2... 08/14/2011

When do we bring the contractor out on a 203k project?Many times the contractor is the borrower's first line of defense. They bring a contractor to the site and together they decide what is needed to bring this property to the condition they would like to see it. Many times that includes the health and safety issues but not always.As a 203k consultant we like to be the first one on the job so we can develope the "scope of work" that the contractors bid on. This way they all bid the same list. There isn't a week that goes by that I get the contractor's bid, work up my scope  of work, send it to the contractor only to hear... you have allot more items on this than I bid on. Then they start crossing of the additional items only to find out that we have to add those to the bid and it frankl... 08/14/2011

Short Sale Specialist Citrus Heights |Mark Peek| Wells Fargo Short Sale Approved - Citrus Heights Short Sale Specialist, Mark Peek, received approval on another Citrus Heights Short Sale at 6901 Treelark Way Citrus Heights, CA. 95621  The homeowner had one mortgage with Wells Fargo Bank.   Wells Fargo approved the Short Sale at $75,000. This Wells Fargo Short Sale was approved without any seller contributions or promissory notes.  The homeowner will avoid foreclosure and can qualify to purchase another home in as little as 2 years.  More importantly, the seller was be released from the lien and will not be liable for the short sale deficiency on the Wells Fargo lien. Considering a Citrus Heights  Short Sale? I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. ... 06/21/2011

Crosswoods is Citrus Heights best planned development.  Technically a PUD, it's generally referred to as a condo association.  Whatever you call it,  what you have a a delightful community of condo-like homes in a wooded wonderland. Most people who currently live in Crosswoods, discovered it by visiting a friend.  Driving around Crosswoods Circle you can't help but oooohh and awwww at the towering oaks, lush greenery, walking paths, flowers, and active walkers out for a stroll. Side streets meander through the woods, with cottage-like homes set on greenbelts.  With a number of retirees living there, you'll find many eyes to watch your property while you are away! As a result, Crosswoods is popular with retirees wanting to travel. A few facts about Crosswoods: It is an all-age community ... 04/24/2011

What is the difference between a condo, a PUD, and a townhome? Good question.  But, first, what the heck is a PUD? A PUD, is a “Planned Unit Development”. Which is a fancy schmantzy term for a neighborhood with a master plan. The homes may be attached (which we think of as condos), or detached homes. There will be a Homeowner’s Association (HOA) charging monthly dues, whose duties will vary.  Some may maintain the homes, or the landscaping.  Some may only be responsible for the common area landscaping.  Or maybe maintaining a front gate, or private roads. This varies widely, as do the dues. But the key ingredient is that in a PUD the homeowner owns their own home and the land beneath it. A condo, on the other hand, (short for condominium) may look the same as a PUD, but the homeowner on... 04/23/2011

There is some good news for first time home-buyers in Citrus Heights, California. If you are ready to purchase a home but are having trouble with the down payment; the City of Citrus Heights may be able to help. The City of Citrus Heights and Neighbor-Works are now funding low interest loans for up to $40,000; to assist with the down payment on a new home. If you are a first time home-buyer ( have not owned a home in the past three years) you may be eligible. There are some eligibility requirements, such as; income restrictions, the home must be located in Citrus Heights, and the home must be owner occupied (not an income property). For more information on the down-payment assistance program visit the City of Citrus Heights website at citrusheights.net. Click on the city services tab an... 03/24/2011

Is a work out effective if you don't sweat? This is a question I begin to ponder after walking for two hours and not breaking a sweat. I wanted to know if their were others who couldn't get into the soaked tee's club: so I Google the question, " why don't I sweat when I work out?" After going through several Google pages (I know, unheard of right?) the consensus seems to be split between two opinions. First, you don't need to sweat to have an effective workout. Second, you could be dehydrated, see a doctor. For a split second I panic. Oh my God! I have to see a doctor, I'm severely dehydrated. Hey, wait a minute I drink plenty of water. Plenty. But it couldn't be the second opinion, could it? Then it hits me like a ton of bricks; my workout is too easy. It's not intense, heck it's not e... 03/17/2011

Friday - Long day scheduled today starting off at 8 am in Carmichael with a full 203k consultation on a rather large property. This one I understand is an older home being renovated and doubled in size at the same time, of course. The FHA 203k is perfect to make room additions and clean up the old. - this turned out to be a wonderful project, very knowledgeable borrower regarding the construction, well prepared. We found some asbestos wrapped ductwork.. not allot but it is always a concern to borrowers.  Then we have a possible second one in Sacto, still up in the air... then another in Vallejo this afternoon, Wow, busy day. The home in Vallejo is being purchased by a young man who is pretty sharp, He has an excellent purchase price and a home with drainage issues that can easily be fix... 03/11/2011

Want to know what the smallest, largest, cheapest and most expensive homes in Citrus Heights, California that sold in 2010 were? Here you go, based on MLS data for single-family detached homes in Citrus Heights, CA zip code 95610 and 95621 (not including condominiums, mobile homes or properties sold at trustee sales):   SMALLEST HOME IN CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (468 SQ. FT.) SOLD IN 2010 Built in 1925, this 1-bedroom, 1-bath 468 sq. ft. bank-owned "tear down" fixer upper located at 7683 Cina Way, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 was the smallest home in Citrus Heights that sold in 2010. It is on a 0.248 acre lot and sold on 6/4/10 for $62,000 after 50 days on the market.   LARGEST HOME IN CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (3,927 SQ. FT.) SOLD IN 2010 At 3,927 square feet, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath home built in 2008 ... 01/22/2011

  Citrus Heights Short Sale - Short Sales are on the rise in Citrus Heights and account for a substantial amount of available homes on the market today. There are 277 Short Sales that are unsold out of 588 total homes for sale in Citrus Heights. I expect these numbers to soar in 2011.  Unfortunately, only 22 Citrus Heights short sale homes sell every month, on average. That's less than 8% of the available Citrus Heights short sales listings!  In addition, 329 Short Sales in Citrus Heights have expired or have been withdrawn in the last 6 months alone, many due to foreclosure. It is very important to choose an experienced Short Sale Agent for your Short Sale in Citrus Heights. Can the agent provide recent short sale approval letters? Are they negotiating the deals themselves or are they ... 12/27/2010

7057 Kingsmill Way CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA 3BR/3BA Single Family House $245,600 Year Built 1976 Sq Footage 1,763 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 11,326 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month Property Features Central A/CCentral heatFireplaceTile floorLaundry area - garage Community Features Swimming pool(s) Additional Photos Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 4Photo 5Photo 6 Contact Info The Caprio Group, Inc.The Caprio Group, Inc.Licence # 00977362(916) 712-9000 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing 12/14/2010

7821 Beaupre Way CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA 5BR/3BA Single Family House $184,900 Year Built 1975 Sq Footage 2,212 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 6,970 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month Property Features Central A/CCentral heatFireplaceTile floorFamily roomLiving roomDining roomLaundry area - garage Community Features Swimming pool(s) Additional Photos Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 4Photo 5 Contact Info The Caprio Group, Inc.The Caprio Group, Inc.Licence # 00977362(916) 712-9000 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing 12/14/2010

5908 Yeoman Way ROSEVILLE, CA 4BR/2BA Single Family House $169,900 Year Built 1971 Sq Footage Unspecified Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 6,534 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month Property Features Central A/CCentral heatFireplaceFamily roomLiving roomDining roomLaundry area - garage Community Features Swimming pool(s) Additional Photos Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 4Photo 5Photo 6 Contact Info The Caprio Group, Inc.The Caprio Group, Inc.Licence # 00977362(916) 712-9000 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing 12/14/2010

7725 Mariposa Ave CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA 2BR/1BA Single Family House $89,900 Year Built 1947 Sq Footage 1,038 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 9,845 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month Property Features Breakfast nookLaundry area - inside Community Features Swimming pool(s) Additional Photos Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 4 Contact Info The Caprio Group, Inc.The Caprio Group, Inc.Licence # 00977362(916) 712-9000 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing 12/14/2010

My husband is one of the kindest and caring individuals on the face of this planet but sometimes he drives me nuts. He has a new policy of not putting out our recycling bin on trash pick-up day until the 11th hour. I used to haul all of our containers down to the curb around 5 PM the day before the city picks up our trash. But between the time the recycling truck gets here and the time we drag out the containers for trash, garden waste and recycling, scavengers come around. They pick through our recycling and swipe our plastic bottles and aluminum cans. I suppose some of these scavengers are homeless people and others are just guys who want to make a few bucks on the side. I asked my husband why he cares who gets the recycling as long as it's eventually recycled. But then I can be more ... 10/30/2010

There are 185 HOMES FOR SALE IN CITRUS HEIGHTS CA 95621 AREA as of July 20 2010. The lowest priced home is $94,900.0 and the highest priced home is $450,000.0. The overall average price of these homes is $197,000.0 with the average price per square foot at 128 per square foot. The average days on market is 82 days. That lowest priced home is a FIXER UPPER HOME IN CITRUS HEIGHTS that a person would have to pay cash or get a hard money loan to purchase it. There are 44 short sale listings out of the 185 active listings. The average list price of these short sales is $180,000.0. There are 56 short sale contingent listings out of the 185 listings. Short sale contingent means that the home allready has an offer on the home as is waiting for bank approval of the offer. Based on these statisti... 07/20/2010

There are 172 HOMES FOR SALE IN CITRUS HEIGHTS CA 95621 as of June 20th 2010. The lowest home for sale is 76k and the highest home for sale is 299k. The overall days on market is 104 with an average price of home at 175k. The average price per square foot is 128. There are 38 short sales out of that 172 number. The lowest short sale is at 105k and the hightest short sale is at 299k. The average price per square foot is 120 with an average days on market at 118. There are 68 short sale contingent homes on the market right now. The average price per square foot is 116. The average days on market is 142. There are currently 29 BANK OWNED HOMES FOR SALE IN CITRUS HEIGHTS CA with the average price at 131k and the average days on market at 77. There are 37 so called regular homes for sale wit... 06/21/2010