Another great home located in the Laguna Vista neighborhood has been SOLD!This beautiful tri-level home offered many private areas to enjoy. Located in a quiet neighborhood, minutes to shopping, restaurants and nice parks, made this home sell quickly!This home took two buyers to sell! The first set of buyers dropped out of escrow during their inspection period. Unfortunately, not all real estate agents educate their buyers. This buyer had completely unrealistic expectations and were obviously not prepared for the current real estate market.We had to relist the home for sale and had a new buyer at better terms in a matter of days.Have you thought about selling your Elk Grove home? Give us a call at (916) 585-3858 or check your home value instantly online  www.DetailedHomeValue.com!8953 F... 06/12/2015

SOLD IN 8 DAYS AT FULL ASKING PRICE!8801 Elk Way Elk Grove CA 95624 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths | 1292 SF | 1960Main house is 3 bedrooms, one with a private bath, the other two have mirrored closet doors. Family room w brick fireplace, all new laminate flooring, fresh paint and cleaning, and a separate apartment! Studio space with large bath and kitchen, lot's of closet space, and a private entry and yard! Great for rentable unit, or keeping a family member close by. Well maintained home and yards, large driveway, and unique features throughout this home.For information on this or any of our other listings, as well as selling or buying, please contact The Mode & Durham Team at 916-405-5765 or http://www.FindaHomeinElkGrove.com/contactMode & Durham Team | BRE # 00935148 | 00875356 The Mod... 06/11/2015

SOLD IN ELK GROVE IN 8 DAYS AT FULL ASKING PRICE!Copy and paste this link to our website for complete property details and pics:http://wp.me/p2pmGo-RQ6616 Gately Place Elk Grove CA 95758 3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | 1555 SF | 1994 Architectural details galore from almost every angle of this home! Formal living open to second story, dining room is more cozy with lower ceiling and updated lighting. Brand new carpet, fresh paint on kitchen cab's, and sparkling clean! Kitchen is open to family room, with many windows. Upstairs baths both have double sinks. Back yard has brick patio with fire pit, all new landscaping in back and front. Cute and quiet neighborhood! Come see! Mode & Durham Team | BRE # 00935148 | 00875356 The Mode & DurhaM Team 9250 Laguna Springs Drive, #100 Elk Grove CA 95758 06/11/2015

Home Buying Tips – Buying a Home in Elk Grove 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. We represent buyers in Elk Grove and the Sacramento area too. Call for a FREE consultationBuying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible. Find an Elk Grove Realtor who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that the REALTOR® you chose is both highly skilled and a good fit with your personality.Remember, there’s no “ri... 06/09/2015

OPEN HOUSE:  SATURDAY JUNE 6 @1-4Copy and paste this link to our website for complete property details and pics:http://www.searchallproperties.com/listings/2083870/9133-Old-Creek-Way-Elk-Grove-CA9133 Old Creek Way Elk Grove CA 95758 3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1473 SF | 1990 Enter into family dining combo, with a fireplace, and a wall of mirrors to brighten space. There are a lot of windows in the kitchen and nook, with views to the back patio. There are climbing roses over the patio, creating a nice shady area. The master bedroom has a sliding glass door to the back yard as well. Double sinks and tile floors in the master bath, and walk-in closet in the bedroom. Indoor laundry room with cabinets and tile floor leads to garage. Newer roof, very well maintained! For information on this or any of... 06/05/2015

Copy and paste this link to our website for complete property details and pics:http://www.searchallproperties.com/listings/2082450/9676-Glacier-Creek-Way-Elk-Grove-Ca9676 Glacier Creek Way Elk Grove CA 95624 4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2200 SF | 2002 Sprawling single story with built in pool perfect for summer entertaining! With the back patio and pool off the kitchen and family, this is bound to be the hub of the home! Tile flooring in kitchen, family, entry, and baths. Cabinets for storage around every corner, large laundry room with more cabinets and utility sink. Master bath has long counter with double sinks, large soaking tub, glass shower, and a walk in closet no one can complain about! Great EGUSD schools, parks, and community!For information on this or any of our other listings, as wel... 06/04/2015

What Types of Mortgage Loans Are Available? – Thinking of Buying a Home in Elk Grove 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. We represent buyers in Elk Grove and the Sacramento area too. Call for a FREE consultation What Types Of Mortgage Loans Are Available? These are the most common. First, Fixed Rate Mortgages: Payments remain the same for the life of the loan generally 15 years or 30 years. Interest rates remain the same, so payments are predictable.A second common type is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage, or ARM. ARM Payments increase or decrease on a regular schedule wit... 06/02/2015

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t For Sale By Owner - Thinking of Selling a Home in Elk Grove 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. We represent buyers in Elk Grove and the Sacramento area too. Call for a FREE consultation In today's market, with homes selling quickly and prices rising some homeowners might consider trying to sell their home in Elk Grove on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers.Here are five reasons:1. There Are Too Many People to Negotiate WithHere ... 06/02/2015

9029 Laguna Lake Way | Elk Grove CA 957584 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2657 SF | 2011 Copy and paste this link to our website for complete property details and pics:http://wp.me/p2pmGo-PkSTUNNING home newly constructed in 2011 in the private/gated community of Laguna Lake w/ access to clubhouse, pool, and private lake. The home backs to Valley Hi CC. Beautiful hardwood floors dwnstrs w/ gorgeous built in entmnt centers in both living & family rooms. Separate formal living & dining rooms, full commercial kitchen w/commercial Dacor appliances, granite counters throughout, dining bar, custom lighting, & wine refrigerator. Extremely low Mello Roos & low HOA, located in Laguna Lake. For information on this or any of our other listings, please contact The Mode & Durham Team at 916-405-5765 or http://... 05/27/2015

We are so happy to announce another happy buyer got their keys in Elk Grove!Walter and Val were referred to us by a past client! When they found out their landlord was selling the home they were renting, they decided to buy their own!   Obviously they were cautious, as this was their first home and we were dealing with a tight deadline with their move-out date.It was fun to work with this couple and find them the perfect affordable home in Elk Grove. This is a very tough segment of our real estate market in Elk Grove (under $300,000). There are more buyers than homes for sale , so it makes it a tough house to find. We wrote 4 offers before we got one accepted! It's tough and yet it can be done!If you have thought about selling your home in Elk Grove, now may be the time to looking into ... 05/26/2015

Are Home Sales Going Down?  Thinking of Selling a Home in Elk Grove 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. We represent buyers in Elk Grove and the Sacramento area too. Call for a FREE consultation The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released the results of their Existing Home Sales Report. Despite the fact that properties are selling faster than they have at any other time since July of 2013, existing home sales declined 3.3% from March.NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun explained the main reason for the slow:"April's setback is the result of lagging sup... 05/26/2015

Those of you who know me realize I am not only a Realtor who prefers to do things her own way, but I often find a way to get the impossible done. I don't like to take no for an answer or so sorry, whatever. I think people roll over too easily and just accept crap that is handed to them, and some people, let's face it, are a bit lazy, and they don't want to go that extra mile because it's simpler to just say it can't be done.Give me a challenge, tell me we can't accomplish an objective in a timely manner, and I will work like a dog to make it happen. My persistence and Can Do attitude is what separates me from so many other Elk Grove Realtors. I do what I say I am going to do, and I get the job done. You can read more about a hilarious episode that happened yesterday in my personal blog ... 05/23/2015

More Home Buyers Putting Less Down – Thinking of Buying a Home in Elk Grove 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. We represent buyers in Elk Grove and the Sacramento area too. Call for a FREE consultation A recent post by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that in the months of December 2014 through February 2015, there was an increase in the number of first-time buyers making a down payment of 6% or less as compared to last year: 2014: 61% of first time home buyers2015: 66% of first time home buyers While the number of small down payments is lower than... 05/20/2015

Household Tips - Household Cleaners You Already Own – What’s My Elk Grove Home Worth?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. We represent buyers in Elk Grove and the Sacramento area too. Call for a FREE consultationSmall tips can bring HUGE savings over time, and even add value to your home. Here are a few household tips to save you money!Dryer Sheets- Get baked-on foods off pots and pans with these laundry cleaning tips. Just place a dryer sheet in a pot, fill with water and let sit overnight, then sponge off the next morning. The antistatic agent weakens the bond betwee... 05/19/2015

Where are Prices Headed? Thinking of Selling a Home in Elk GroveMike 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. We represent buyers in Elk Grove and the Sacramento area too. Call for a FREE consultation Today, many real estate conversations center on housing prices and where they may be headed. That is why we like the Home Price Expectation Survey.Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over one hundred economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists about where prices are headed over the next five years. They then average the projections of a... 05/19/2015

Copy and paste this link to our website for complete property details and pics:http://wp.me/p2pmGo-OWMove-in ready and close to everything!! Neutral color paint throughout, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, upgraded carpet and tile, one bedroom and full bathroom downstairs, upstairs laundry room, Jack & Jill style bathroom upstairs for the growing family, spacious master suite, large backyard... Everything you've been looking for!! Don't miss this great opportunity in the highly rated Elk Grove school district! Close to parks, shopping, dining, and schools. For information on this or any of our other listings, please contact The Mode & Durham Team at 916-405-5765 or http://www.FindaHomeinElkGrove.com/contactMode & Durham Team | BRE # 00935148 | 00875356 The Mode & DurhaM... 05/18/2015

Copy and paste this link to our website for complete property details and pics:http://wp.me/p2pmGo-PDSeparate living and dining rooms off entry with access to kitchen. Tile flooring with carpet inset in family room with fireplace. Full bedroom and bath downstairs, laundry room with cabinets off the garage. Master suite upstairs with vaulted ceilings, large bath with double sinks, tub, and glass shower stall. Other two bedrooms are down the hall with dedicated bathroom, ceiling fans, and one with mirrored closet doors. Back patio has brick trim, with separate spots for family and master. Located across from a huge park! For information on this or any of our other listings, please contact The Mode & Durham Team at 916-405-5765 or http://www.FindaHomeinElkGrove.com/contactMode & Durham Te... 05/18/2015

Home Savings for Active and Current Military, Firefighters, Law Enforcement and MOREMike 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. We represent buyers in Elk Grove and the Sacramento area too. Call for a FREE consultationDedicated to those who have risked their lives for our country, Home Benefits for Heroes savings program offers discounts during the real estate transaction process when buying or selling a home.Home Benefits for Heroes was founded by Realtor and former Coast Guard Petty Officer, Mike Rigley in an attempt to help provide quality home buying / home selling servic... 05/13/2015

Wounded Warrior Project – Andrew Harriman - Home Benefits for Heroes Savings Program 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. We represent buyers in Elk Grove and the Sacramento area too. Call for a FREE consultation Andrew always liked being in the center of the action. So when 9/11 came he remembered thinking “there would be a high need for medics if there would be a war coming. And it would be a reason to finally join the military.” In August 2006 Andrew deployed to Iraq. Andrew and his platoon were constantly busy with border security and combat patrols. During the dep... 05/13/2015

The Price of Rent on the Rise – Thinking of Buying a Home in Elk Grove 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. We represent buyers in Elk Grove and the Sacramento area too. Call for a FREE consultation Keeping Current Matters recently reported that investment purchases in 2014 fell 7.4% for the year that combined with a diminished supply of distressed inventory allowing for big profits, has real estate investors looking for a new way to make more money in 2015.So if they don’t have new properties to buy… how would they make more money? Easy… they are going to raise your r... 05/13/2015