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Small Business Saturday – Where to Shop in Granite Bay & Loomis
Photo credit: Stephanie Russo | Design: Jada GilbertWhen it comes to holiday shopping, we have so many great local stores and boutiques in Granite Bay and Loomis. Shop local and support business owners in our community! Here are my favorite local shops: ...
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California’s Homeowners Insurance Exodus: Are You Covered?
• What’s happening? Multiple insurers, including State Farm, AIG, Nationwide, Allstate have stopped writing homeowners insurance policies in California. • Why? It’s a combination of the increasing natural disasters combined with inflation in the labor market and the...
Recovering from Natural Disasters – Insurance Claim & Recovery Tips
The relentless storms have been wreaking havoc. Heavy rains and winds have been causing major issues all over the state. At our property, we’ve already lost five mature oak trees to the wet and windy conditions. A few of them have come right up out of the ground...
Navigating New Construction: 5 Crucial Insights for Homebuyers
New construction sales have become a bigger piece of the market. Around 30% of the sales in the Sacramento Region this year have been new homes*. A lot of this can be attributed to the fact that resale inventory is at an all-time low. Purchasing new construction...
Where to Pre-Order your Thanksgiving Pies in Placer County
Now that it’s officially November, it feels like we’re barreling towards Thanksgiving. If you’re still trying to figure out your Thanksgiving menu, and want to take baking pies off of your to-do list, there are a variety of bakeries in Placer County that have you...
Family-Friendly Halloween Activities in Granite Bay & beyond!
There are so many great, family-friendly ways to celebrate Halloween this year. Read on for a list of events and activities in Granite Bay, Loomis, and beyond - from spooky story time at the library, to carnivals, fun at the zoo, and more! October 2022Spooky...
What You Need to Know About Seller Buydowns
Rising interest rates have had a huge impact on buyer’s affordability - the mortgage on the same priced home might cost a buyer $1,000 more per month than this time last year. If you are a buyer or seller in today’s market, you need to know about Seller Buydowns. ...
House Update #2 – Scope Creep!
When we originally started working on our new home, my focus was to make it livable for a few years, before we do a major remodel. Well… a few things have changed! As the dust (and cigarette smoke smell) lifted, we found ourselves thinking that we could be comfortable...
House Update – On a Budget
We just closed on our dream property in Loomis - acreage, mature trees, beautiful views, and privacy aaah! Pinch me! There’s just one catch… the home needs a lot of TLC before we can move in. The paint colors are a mishmash (including a shiny gold room), the linoleum...
Why I moved (back) to Placer County
Growing Up in Placer County I grew up in Granite Bay, a small and peaceful community in Placer County. It sits on the west shore of Folsom Lake, east of Roseville. I always describe it as being about 30 minutes out of Sacramento, off I-80 on your way to Tahoe. My...
Top 5 Things to Think About When Touring a Property
Looking for a home is an exciting, but sometimes overwhelming experience. If you’re actively house hunting, you might be touring multiple properties back to back. Like trying to recall your memories after a full day of wine tasting, the details can get a little...
Buyer’s Guide to Contingencies
You’ve probably heard of “contingencies” in a real estate transaction, but if you haven’t purchased or sold a home, you may not know what it means. In simple terms, a contingency is a way for the buyer to get out of contract on a home without putting their earnest...