Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation Taking on the task of renovating your Elk Grove home can seem like an awful lot of work, but there are ways to do this that require a lot less energy and just a little bit of money. Whether you're looking for an instant home revamp or are readying your Elk Grove home to sell, here are some ideas for how you can improve your bedroom in no time. Make It Clutter Free It might sound too simple, but just clearing away the extraneous stuff that can accrue in your bedroom will instantly improve the look of yo... 03/09/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth? Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation There are many traditional ways to sell your Elk Grove home, from the MLS listings to a sign in the front yard. However, the ease of the Internet and the utility of social media can make it easier than ever to find the right buyer. If you're getting prepared to put your Elk Grove home on the market and are trying to determine a strategy, here are some ways you can use social media to improve your selling odds. Tweet out the Details Twitter accounts may more frequently be linked with a person, but becau... 03/07/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.comWhat’s My Elk Grove Home Worth?Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation Are you thinking about buying that perfect new home in Elk Grove? Let's take a look at 3 budgeting tips that will help make home ownership on a single income easier.  1. Get a Full Picture of Home Ownership Costs Buying a home in Elk Grove is never as simple as paying a mortgage payment each month. The first place to start is a full consideration of everything involved as with most budgets. On top of your mortgage, what other monthly costs will come up? Consider utilities like electricity, phone, cable, ... 03/07/2017

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.comWhat’s My Elk Grove Home Worth?Please call us to discuss your potential Home Value in Elk Grove, CA 916-660-5823. Click here to use our FREE Online Home Value Estimator. Call for a FREE consultation There is good and bad staging. In an industry with no regulations, no standardized accreditation system, and tons of “hobbyist professionals”, one gets what one pays for. The problem here is not if that inexperienced or bargain basement stager will do a good job, rather if they’ll actually stop your Elk Grove house from selling, dead in its tracks.  It’s true; good, thoughtful staging can most certainly help a house sell for more money and in less time. Bad staging can bring the selling momentum of a gre... 03/03/2017

This particular neighborhood of Laguna West is one of my favorite communities in Elk Grove. It is situated around a lake, and some homes that are not shorefront have a view. Like this home in Laguna West. It is a block from the lake, and there is a lovely view from the master suite of the lake. It makes you feel like you're secluded out in the country and not actually living in a city.Not many people know or even recall but in 2006 Elk Grove was named by Time Magazine the "Fastest Growing City in the United States." Oh, how time flies when you're busy selling homes in Elk Grove. Hard to believe that was 11 years ago. You can read more about this new listing in my blog today and see all the photos, including the lake, at this link: Remodeled Lake View Home in Laguna West. 03/03/2017

I thought I would mix up some of the blogs today about my new listings this month. It can be less interesting sometimes to read solely about square footage or numbers of bedrooms and baths, when there is also a good story behind-the-scenes that goes along with it. I know people like to read about what goes on in Sacramento real estate and how agents work. It's like getting a glimpse of an agent's day, the struggles, thoughts and workload we face day in and day out.It's also a bit complicated to protect privacy and not blab about things that have no place in print, while making the story inviting. But there was a part of this experience that made me laugh out loud, and I hope you'll enjoy it, too. You can read more in my personal blog today at this link: How I Listed a Centex Home in Elk... 02/24/2017

Join the Elk Grove Laguna Sunrise Rotary Club for the 13th Annual Taste of Elk Grove!  If you love food, wine, craft beer, and live music, you don't want to miss Taste of Elk Grove! The best restaurants in Elk Grove will be there offering samples of their menu. You never know, you might discover your new favorite place! There will be several local wineries providing tastings. We have craft beer makers too offering you a huge selection of local beer.Play the wine barrel raffle or participate in the silent auction. Enjoy the live music and dance the night away! Don't miss this great night out in Elk Grove that benefits many local non-profit organizations!   Taste of Elk GroveAPRIL 22, 2017Private Reserve (5pm - 9pm) $60Limited NumberGeneral Admission (6pm - 9pm) $45$55 at the doorGet your... 02/11/2017

Come home to this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath oasis with a loft on the lake! This home gives an inviting feeling with vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan. Plenty of windows allow for natural light to spread throughout the home. Remodeled kitchen allows for plenty of storage. Enjoy the waters view from the spacious backyard which opens up for easy access to the lake. Enjoy the luxury of living on the water! Jake DaRosa | Keller Williams Realty916-402-5786 02/01/2017

A recent report by the National Association of Realtors states that the Millennial generation is the largest group of home buyers in the U.S. The report estimated that this generation—which encompasses those born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s—makes up 35 percent of buyers, compared to 26 percent for their Generation X predecessors.6 Strategies to Capture Millennial Home Buyers1.  Ensure that your home is listing on all the major real estate apps.  Most of today's home buyers start thier home search with thier smart phone.  At Keller Williams, we have an amazing search app that is GPS powered, and for more info on why that is cool, or to get the app --->>> http://www.findahomeinelkgrove.com/cp/our-mobile-app/2.  The option to work from home would be something to highlight in... 01/26/2017

When Elk Grove home sellers get burned once, they are often very cautious before trusting other Elk Grove Realtors again. That's not to say their previous agent did anything horribly wrong because the thing about being an agent, we all learn soon enough in this business, is the agent is responsible for everything that happens, including inclement weather. It is all our fault. It is also all of our joy when things go right.That's just how sellers think. So when I enounter a seller who had a bad experience with some other agent and now doesn't know whom to trust, I often have to work overboard to gain that trust. These are the sellers who search out top agents because they want to narrow that window of possible non-satisfaction. Does that approach work? Be my guest. You can read more in m... 01/25/2017

Happy Birthday to you, O Planet of the Universe, My Brother Lance Carrby Michelle Carr Crowe, Your Sister SatelliteHappy Birthday to you,Happy Birthday to you,Happy Birthday Oh Dear Planet of the Universe, Lance CarrHappy Birthday to you...and many more!Lucky, blessed me to have a brother like you! 01/13/2017

Yes, this Sacramento Realtor is still engaged in her wor-cation in Hawaii, as you can tell by the above photograph. Every day I get out of our vacation house and go somewhere fun. Yesterday, I stopped at a few furniture stores because sometime this year I will be furnishing the house after the sellers / tenants move.I could not peruse bedroom furniture because a woman from Elk Grove called in the midst of my hunt and I answered my phone from the second floor of Kohala Furniture. This is a seller whom I must have contacted many times as a referral maybe a year ago and she never responded until the moment suited. She expects to sell her home without the painting or recarpeting she says it needs, knock 2 percentage points off my commission, and sell at top of market; not to mention, she de... 12/30/2016

The sellers contacted me a while back, upset with their existing agent for reasons I didn't fully catch, but the reasons do not matter because I'm not the sort of agent who upsets her clients. Whatever the reason as to why the seller wanted to cancel the listing with his existing agent is really none of my business. It makes no difference regarding how I will list and sell a home in Elk Grove. I have my own way of doing things.I saw the home was withdrawn from MLS a few days ago, so I called the seller. Looking out at the ocean from my lanai. Watching geckos scatter.At first, I sensed the seller was a little reluctant to list with me because he felt odd that I was on my wor-cation in Hawaii and he was in Elk Grove. But I quickly calmed those fears and assured him that I could put his ho... 12/23/2016

Elk Grove Home Just SOLD | Elk Grove California Real Estate Agent Jesse Coffey | 8238 Crystal Walk Cir, Elk Grove, CA 95758. JUST SOLD! This wonderful 2 story home was built by KB Homes in 2006. It is located in a desirable area near Downtown Sacramento, dining, and shopping. It is located in the Elk Grove Unified School District. The list price was $330,000. We received multiple offers and the final sale price was $330,600. Elk Grove, California.   8238 Crystal Walk Way, Elk Grove, Ca. 95758   View all Elk Grove California homes for sale.   How much is your Elk Grove California home worth?   This wonderfully two story home is located at 8238 Crystal Walk Way, Elk Grove, Ca. 95758. Be the first to see this wonderful 2 story home built in 2006. This home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a... 12/03/2016

There are days it looks like ads are taking over Google. You used to get solid results when performing a search, and now you are blasted with advertising. Do no evil does not apply to advertising. There are tons of companies trying to skim off Google searches and then sell those leads back to agents. Rightfully so, many real estate agents complain about this practice. While I don't mind a paying a portion of my commission for a referral here and there for business I otherwise might not obtain, my real estate business is not built on paying referral fees. I'd go broke trying to do that. We all would. There's not enough room in the budget to do that over and over. It's almost like the real searches now begin on page 2 of Google. You can read more in my personal blog today at this link: Th... 11/19/2016

9761 Roedell Way Elk Grove CA SEARCH CURRENT INVENTORY OF HOMES FOR SALE IN ELK GROVE CAListing Details:                              9761 Roedell Way Elk Grove CA 956246 Bedroom ~ 1 Downstairs3 Full Baths ~ 1 Downstairs3281 Square Feet7205 Lot SizeBulit in 20023 Car GarageFormal Living & DiningGame RoomFormal EntryNew Carpet & PaintLISTING OFFICE KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ELK GROVECALL THE MODE & DURHAM TEAM AT 916-405-5765 TO SEE IF THIS HOME IS STILL AVAILABLE!  TO ARRANGE A SHOWING OR GET INFORMATION ABOUT SELLING YOUR HOME CALL 916-405-5765!You Will Love this Beautiful Home!!  Spacious home! Over 3,000 square feet! Formal living and dining, separate family room, huge upstairs loft area, downstairs bedroom and full bathroom, large kitchen with island and lots of cabinets, new carpet an... 11/02/2016

The thing about doing a little research when writing my blogs is I always learn something new. I prefer to fact-check statements I make for accuracy, because many people rely on information I provide. Just because I happened to be around and working in the real estate business when certain historical events happened, for example, doesn't always mean that my recollection is 100% on target as we all tend to put our own spin on things after a number of years has passed.Mello Roos in Sacramento and neighboring counties doesn't affect every home or every neighborhood. And homes built prior to 1982 do not generally have any Mello Roos associated with their property tax bills. You can read more and pick up 3 odd facts about Mello Roos in my personal blog today at this link: How to Quick Search... 10/28/2016

This seller in Elk Grove was referred to me by a happy Elk Grove client whom I helped buy and sell several homes. I love to receive referrals, especially when a satisfied client is singing my praises, and I don't have to do it myself. It's a bit uncomfortable having to constantly market yourself to strangers, telling them how great you are, but it's a consequence of being a successful Realtor. An Elk Grove Realtor is always marketing, even when she really doesn't want to. If you're a potential homebuyer looking for an affordable home in Elk Grove with a big yard, you're in luck. One of the rare halfplexes just came on the market. It's like a single-family home but the cost is much less. You can read more and see all of the photographs in my personal blog today at this link: Realtor Pres... 09/29/2016

Elk Grove Home Just Listed | Elk Grove California Real Estate Agent Jesse Coffey | 8238 Crystal Walk Cir, Elk Grove, CA 95758. JUST LISTED! This wonderful 2 story home was built by KB Homes in 2006. It is located in a desirable area near Downtown Sacramento, dining, and shopping. It is located in the Elk Grove Unified School District. Just listed for $330,000. Elk Grove, California.   8238 Crystal Walk Way, Elk Grove, Ca. 95758   View all Elk Grove California homes for sale.   How much is your Elk Grove California home worth?   This wonderfully two story home is located at 8238 Crystal Walk Way, Elk Grove, Ca. 95758. Be the first to see this wonderful 2 story home built in 2006. This home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a den that can be used as an office. This home features laminat... 08/30/2016

Elk Grove California Real Estate Agent Jesse Coffey | 8238 Crystal Walk Cir, Elk Grove, CA 95758. Coming Soon! This wonderful 2 story home was built by KB Homes in 2006. It is located in a desirable area near Downtown Sacramento, dining, and shopping. It is located in the Elk Grove Unified School District. Available approximately August 26, 2016. Elk Grove, California.   8238 Crystal Walk Way, Elk Grove, Ca. 95758   View all Elk Grove California homes for sale.   How much is your Elk Grove California home worth?   This wonderfully two story home is located at 8238 Crystal Walk Way, Elk Grove, Ca. 95758. Be the first to see this wonderful 2 story home built in 2006. This home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a den that can be used as an office. This home features laminate floors, cust... 08/25/2016