How Many Water Heaters Am I Installing This Week?     When it rains it pours sometimes. This is not unusual for the home and apartment repair contractor. You do a job and it seems that others find out and know someone who is looking for the exact kind of job to be done. That has been the case this week. Although we have been working on a lightweight concrete deck situation, I have had calls for the installation of water heaters in the Sacramento area. 5 water heaters in 3 days so far this week. I normally set the tanks in my driveway and toss it in the trailer when I go next. These five water heaters alone is quite a load to bring to the landfill.     09/04/2014

My partner in crime and I are going out to Waterboy to celebrate our endurance over closing this Sacramento short sale in Carmichael, which lasted for more than 2 years. You get to know people fairly well when you're working with them over a two-year period. With the bulk of my real estate sales in Sacramento, I meet the sellers, offer staging ideas, shoot professional photos, pick a price, suggest the buyers pound sand when they try to renegotiate and successfully close the transaction, all within a few months. These are not long relationships. In fact, with some, especially the escrows that close within 3 weeks and it's over, I'm archiving the file with sadness, hey, we just started to get to know each other and now you're gone. It's a little bit of emptiness inside when a transaction... 09/04/2014

    Can you give us a bid on replacing our retaining wall?     I was just at a property recently that had a retaining wall that was falling apart in front of where I was parked. I didn’t say anything about it at the time because I was there to look at something else. It was pretty easy to see that the retaining wall in Carmichael needed help, I’m glad they called for an estimate to replace it.   Looking for a contractor to replace a retaining wall in Sacramento? 08/23/2014

  I'm pretty sure they have pets, a cat is my guess.       While looking at the front door of this apartment, the door needed to be replaced, I saw that there was something wrong with the weatherstripping. The weatherstripping was not the reason why I was there in this Carmichael apartment, but it is important. The resident claimed to not have any pets, it sure looks like a cat has been scratching at the door recently.     08/17/2014

    Apartment Cabinets Install in Carmichael, CA     Cabinets get worn down and shabby after a while, and one day they will need to be replaced. This is true in rental property where the use can be a bit more extreme. We had the opportunity to replace one of those sets of cabinets yesterday. The unit was occupied, but we managed to get them installed the same day.   07/10/2014

  Dry Rot Repair in Carmichael, CA     Tromler Construction specializes in Dry Rot Repair and Water Damage restoration in the Sacramento Area. If you are in need to get the cost for repair on your home or business, Tom Arstingstall is a dry rot contractor who can help. With over 25 years of experience in all areas of construction repair, he knows what to look for and how to repair the damages.   There will be a crew of workman in the Carmichael area of Sacramento this week if you are considering having some repairs done. Need an estimate? This week may be a good to for you to get that done.   Of course if you have any other needs and are in the market for a general contractor give Tromler Construction a call at 916-765-5366. Whether it's dry rot repair, water damage restoration or other... 06/29/2014

As I write this morning about selling a white elephant, I am reminded of a home in Carmichael, California, which was next door to a home I sold a few years ago. That home stood out like a sore thumb among the other more modest homes on that street. The owners had expanded and added on within an inch of its life for the size of that lot, really pushed the boundaries and probably required a variance. On top of that, it had a tall fence around it, topped by glittery gold ornaments attached to marble-looking columns. Pretty tacky looking. But I'm sure the owner thought it was beautiful. At least one of them probably does. The other one probably sits in the dark in the living room with the drapes closed and drinks away her days. You can read more in my personal blog about Selling the White E... 06/07/2014

  A bad repair will only make others wonder what is behind it.     As a general contractor in Sacramento, I get the opportunity to see a lot of water and dry rot damages in the Sacramento region. I have seen rotted wood in various stages of severity. Water damage in the early stage may be very common, but the badly damaged wood is usually what I get called to repair.   Quite often the area of leaking has been patched by someone in the past. Some are good patches and some are just downright silly. The patch can often be a sign of the repair, or lack of, that was done. When you see a poorly patch area, don't you wonder what it looks like below the surface.   Maybe it's just me but the patch work, what you see when the work is done, is a great indicator of the repair itself. There is a cer... 05/23/2014

What does a typical 203k project look like? Here are a few that we saw in the past year...   SFR south of San Jose. Needed a new roof, heating system was well beyond it's useful life. Vegitation growing all over the home... clinging vines, dated kitchen and bathrooms. Seller ignored repairs for years thus a lower than typical sales price would be in order. Duplex northease of Davis. Lack of typical maintenace over a long period of time caused damage to wood members that might have been avoided with normal owner preventive mainteance. Seller should eat the loss here as this never should have gotten this bad. SFR in Vallejo. This cute home just need some updating and weatherization. SFR in SF had an illegal lower level unit. Someone convered the basement to a second living area but forgot... 03/02/2014

  Yes, The Cabinet Looks Nice But What Happened To The Hose Bib?   I was asked to give an estimate on remodeling a laundry room in an apartment community in Carmichael, CA, but I didn’t get the job. I don’t always hear why that happens but my guess is they got a better price. It’s not a fair practice but many times a client will get the lowest bid then “shop it around”; that is, show the estimate with the price and look for someone to beat it. If I find out about someone doing this, I won’t bid for them again. There’s a reason for this but that’s another post festering inside me.  The result of going with the lowest price is often a reduction in quality and some poor choices. A portion of this estimate included the installation of a new sink and cabinet. It was apparent that to do this ... 03/01/2014

  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Carmichael, CA Homes for Sale Search All Homes For Sale Avoid Foreclosure Homes Close to Where You Work What is Your Home Worth?   David Vandermyden Keller Williams Realty 916-749-5577 Questions?Schedule a Showing!   Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 2817 Gunn Rd Carmichael, CA Scan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Virtual Tour Print Brochure JUST SOLD!     Simply lovely home in a peaceful, park-like setting! $ Click for current price 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS ( 2 full ) 1921 Square Feet Simply lovely home in a peaceful, park-like setting! Sitting on over a 1/4 acre lot, this beautifully-maintained 3 bedroom 2 ... 02/26/2014

One of the best parts about looking at homes for sale near Carmichael Christmas Lights is you always have a beautiful display while you're exploring the neighborhood. Everyone knows the most important part of any home purchase is the location. What people forget to think about actively is what kind of neighborhood they want to look in. If you enjoy the holiday spirit year round and are looking for a community to belong to, then looking at homes for sale near Carmichael Christmas lights are a great place to start! You can bet that not only does this community celebrate Christmas weith lights, but they are also the kind of neighbors that celebrate other holidays as well. This is the wholesome environment you want to raise a family in. With like minded families who celebrate life through f... 12/16/2013

Many young families moving to Carmichael, CA look at homes for sale near Albert Schweitzer Elementary School. This is because Albert Schweitzer Elementary is one of the elementary schools in the San Juan Unified School District. This district has good ratings. As with any public school system there will be fluctuation between schools but as a whole, San Juan Unified is a great public school system for your child. At Albert Schweitzer, the class sizes average around 27-28 students for every teacher. It gives great opportunity for one on one attention with your child. Parents agree that one of the strongest pieces of this school is the Kindergarten program. Given the great Kindergarten teachers at the school, anyone looking for home listings near Albert Schweitzer Elementary School is set... 11/15/2013

  Electrical Accidents Can Happen When You Least Expect It.   An apartment community was going to have an important HUD inspection for Section 8 housing, and had an electrical concern. A few years ago, an electrical contractor ran a surface mounded conduit on the ceiling from the dining room, through the kitchen, and to the panel. Beside the fact that it looked ugly, HUD will not approve the unit. So I was asked to make some changes so that it would pass the inspection. This included pulling the wires through the ceiling rather than on the surface. I needed to drill a hole above the panel in an area that I thought would be safe, I was wrong. Apparently, the contractor ran a wire in the same place that I thought would be safe to drill. The drill bit cut through the romex and there was a ... 11/05/2013

I don't know any REALTORS who really like participating in a listing presentation and trying to win that listing for, say, a Carmichael pool home, for example. It's a little disasteful because often a REALTOR® is judged on criteria based on ignorance. However, if a seller doesn't have a referral to a Carmichael REALTOR®, then a seller might have no choice but to interview Carmichael REALTORS® and try to find the REALTOR® best suited for the job. The problem is sellers don't always choose the best REALTOR®. That's because they don't use the right criteria or know how to choose the best REALTOR® so they pick the REALTOR® who tells them they will sell that Carmichael pool home for more money than any other REALTOR®. I try not to be that REALTOR® but what happens when my price is the highes... 09/27/2013

  Does Your Sacramento Rental Property Need A Contractor?   When a contractor is asked to come into an apartment after a tenant moves out, it usually means that they are extensive damages done to the property that needs to be repaired. In Sacramento today, I got a chance to take a peek into one of these units after the tenant skipped out during the night. The property had some serious repair needs, holes in the walls, doors and cabinets, broken fixtures, and damaged flooring just for starters. It’s a shame that tenants create such damage and leave town. But all this stuff can be fixed in a short time and things will be good again. I did see something that I had never seen before. The toilet water supply line had a wand like you would see in the shower. It wasn’t real clear what this was... 08/01/2013

Carmichael Duplex for Sale by Real Estate Agent Allan Sanchez  Here's my newest listing in Carmichael, a large duplex in a great location off Fair Oaks Blvd.  1831 Westminster Court has two large, two bedroom units that each have their own garage.  It needs some updating but rents are solid and with this great location, it's not hard to find tenants.  This Carmichael duplex is listed for $350,000. Carmichael duplex's are rare.  There really aren't many around, especially so close to Fair Oaks Blvd.  This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking for income producing property.  As a Carmichael real estate agent for the last 14 years, I can help you find an investment property to add to your portfolio.  If the time is right to sell, I can help you sell your home for the most money po... 07/26/2013

$308,888 , 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 0 half baths, 1,854 square feet     Susan Neal | RE/MAX Gold Fair Oaks | (916) 705-8951 5865 Sharps Cir, Carmichael, CA Lovely home with 2 master suites - one downstairs. Loaded with upgrades throughout. Spotless! Must see inside. 4BR/3BA Single Family House   offered at $308,888 Year Built 1985 Sq Footage 1,854 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 0.13 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This inviting and comfortable 4 bedroom contemporary home is upgraded throughout with high quality materials, fixtures and décor items. All stainless kitchen with GE Profile range, microwave and dishwasher. Many features to save on utility bills, including dual pane windows, ceiling fans, bonus baseboard heating in fami... 07/23/2013

You can read more about Every Picture Tells a Story About a Carmichael Pool Home in my professional blog on my business website today. Offered @ $289,000 by Elizabeth Weintraub, Lyon Real Estate. Photo: Elizabeth Weintraub 07/19/2013

  I just represented the buyers on the sale of this UNIQUE property in the wonderful neighborhood of Shelfield in Carmichael.  This mid century modern property was designed by John Harvey Carter.  In the 8 years i've been a full time Realtor in the Sacramento area, I've never seen a property quite like this one.  It is truly one of a kind.  Unfortunately, the property had been neglected for a few years so my clients have the fun challenge of bringing this property back to life with updating and remodeling.  Cool property with straight lines everywhere, tons of windows/natural light, lots of wood, flat roof and cement floor in the living area. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,700 square feet, almost half an acre lot with a pool. 06/27/2013