If you are selling in the spring or early summer, it is time to start getting ready.  After almost 20 years at our current home, we will be putting our home on the market in the spring.  I keep hearing my past clients words come back to me, "What do we need to do to get the house ready?"  I usually answer something like this.  Most homeowners will be making the largest purchase of their life which means they are also taking the largest risk of their life so let's make the house move in ready and reduce their stress level.                                                                                                                                          My ProjectTHE TO DO LIST:ORDER A PEST INSPECTIONMany clients wait for the buyer to order this, but pest inspections are relatively ... 01/30/2019

During the short sale years of 2005 to 2011, I sold such an astonishing number of homes in Sacramento that if you could name a street, I could probably name a house number. People ask how I could become so familiar with such a wide area of neighborhoods, and the truth is I don't really become acclimated to neighborhoods as much as I do to refining the process of selling a home. It's how an agent becomes a top-notch expert, by doing the same types of things over and over until reaching perfection.I might still need a GPS to find the house. What changes periodically is the market itself. That's when agents need to adjust strategies and find a different, more effective way to work. Because the old ways one is used to do not work anymore.You can read more about this in my personal blog toda... 01/08/2019

We priced this home to sell for the condition it is in and for the amount of work a buyer will need to do. Many agents said they felt it showed better than they thought it would, especially since it needs new flooring throughout and paint. When you look at the enormous size of this home, though, it's costly to update. This home is 3,000 square feet, with 5 bedrooms, an office and 3 baths.However, the school district is desirable, and it is situated in a good location. Sure the kitchen cabinets are oak and the counter tops white gloss tile, but it's priced right! You can read more in my personal blog today at this link: Five Bedroom Quail Ridge Home in Elk Grove for Sale. 12/07/2018

5201 Laguna Oaks Dr #62 Elk Grove, CA 95758 Affordable 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo, 1039 square feet with open floor plan, great layout, and an outdoor patio. This condo is situated as an upper unit inside gated community with pool, spa, and rec center. Great location with easy access to freeways, close to shopping, great restaurants nearby, walking trails, parks, and much more all within a short distance of the home.  Jake DaRosa | DRE # 01704082 BKCO Real Estate Team | DRE # 01406150916-402-5786 09/06/2018

There are some areas of Elk Grove where a home buyer can no longer purchase a home for less than half a million. Which is in stark contrast to the market crash years. What it tells me is whenever you can find a nice pocket of homes in a pride of ownership area at an affordable price, well, you should snatch it up.Because these affordable homes are hard to come by. Sometimes, less expensive homes have some sort of defect, but this home appears to be in good condition. Did I mention it is really cute? You can read more in my personal blog and see more photos at this link: New Listing: Affordable Single Story Home in Laguna Park. 08/09/2018

Charming light and bright 4 bedroom Elk Grove single story near Elk Grove Regional Park! Located on large corner lot with possible RV access! Formal living room, dining area with french doors to large backyard patio. Backyard has a great playhouse for the kids, or it could be a she shed or ???, plus raised planter beds, a sand box for the children that can be covered with decking and more!  FREE List of All Elk Grove Homes Just Sold! Get the Info! Elk Grove Real Estate Blog Elk Grove Homes for Sale Elk Grove Homes for Sale What is your Camden Home Worth? Free Home Values Featured Properties Sign Up for New Listings Alert Schedule a Showing/Request Info Presented By: The Mode & Durham Team Keller Williams Realty 916-405-5765 Licensed In: CA License #: 00935148   Keller Williams Realty w... 08/08/2018

Just listed and Open House today 1:00 - 4:00   4 Bedroom Home! Charming light and bright 4 bedroom Elk Grove single story near Elk Grove Regional Park! Located on large corner lot with possible RV access! Formal living room, dining area with french doors to large backyard patio. Backyard has a great playhouse for the kids, or it could be a she shed or ???, plus raised planter beds, a sand box for the children that can be covered with decking and more! View the Virtual Tour for 8955 Park Trail Dr., Elk Grove, CA Schedule a Showing FREE List of All Elk Grove Homes Elk Grove Real Estate Blog Elk Grove Homes for Sale Elk Grove Homes for Sale What is your Camden Home Worth? Free Home Values Featured Properties Sign Up for New Listings Alert The Mode & Durham Team Keller Williams Realty 916-4... 07/07/2018

When I first talked with the seller of the home on Laguna Woods Drive, she had in mind a very low price, way underpriced. By more than $50,000. Usually it's the other way around, you know, sellers in Elk Grove often think their home is worth a lot more than it will fetch on the open market. But sometimes I meet with sellers who truly don't realize the gold mine they control. They see everything that is wrong with the house and not enough of what is right with it.This seller believed that because her home was across the street from a subdivision of more expensive homes that she could not command the same price. Ah, the beauty of a seller's market and 1/2 mile-radius appraisals. You can read more in my personal blog today at this link: Story of Closing 4909 Laguna Woods Drive in Elk Grove. 05/31/2018

I work with many investors who are looking to buy a rental property in the Sacramento area that will provide the best return on investment. The first question I usually get is... What should I buy?My number one rule is the Sacramento investment property has to support itself from the beginning. The appreciation gained should be the cherry on the top in mind. Many of my investor clients make great money at their regular job and are looking for an investment home that will offset their income. These folks have different goals! Their mission is to buy an investment property that provides a loss on paper that will reduce their taxable income. Many if them are buying homes in the Elk Grove that will never cash flow. If you make over $250,000 a year, you will want to meet with your CPA and di... 05/04/2018

Join me for breakfast and let's discuss estate planning! I recently lost my long time friend and business partner. It's was shocking to lose someone so suddenly and I saw first hand what that did to her family.It made me think about the burden I'd likely leave to my son too, should anything happen to me.Most of my clients own their home as well as rental properties. Many have not taken the steps to protect their estate.Have you thought about this recently? What would you leave your family with? It's the last thing we want to plan for and yet it's so important! So join me for a FREE breakfast with my trusted adviser Jonathan Huber of Huber Law Group in Elk Grove. Let's have a conversation about estate planning and discuss some items you should be thinking about.We will discuss... The adv... 04/29/2018

When I first toured this home on Laguna Woods in Elk Grove, it was last fall, sometime in November. The seller had her daughter living with her, and all of her daughter's furniture was in the house. It wasn't show ready and kind of a mess, but I could see through that. I suggested the seller paint her cabinets, make a few other improvements and stage.By the time she ready to list the home, I was already back in Hawaii for the winter. But this being the age of technology, I do not have to be in Sacramento to list a home. I listed her home, placing it into off market status with an on market date of April 13th. The best day to go on the market in Sacramento. That is the start of our official spring market. You can read more in my personal blog today and see all of the photographs at this ... 04/14/2018

Property Description:  Well maintained single story home in court with a pool!!  Formal living and dining rooms, home office could be 4th bedroom, and nice spacious great room.  Open kitchen with island, family room with fireplace, and nook area surrounded by windows.  Plantation shutters in main areas, vaulted ceilings, and back and front patios.  Close to parks, newer shopping centers, and good schools! To see more details on 6022 Rimini Ct. in Elk Grove or All Homes For Sale in Elk Grove, CA call The Mode and Durham Team at (916) 405-5765. Do you know how much Equity You Have?? Get Your Equity Check Here! The Mode and Durham Team have been selling real estate in the Sacramento and Elk Grove area for over 25 years and are here to assist with your home purchase or sale! See All Homes ... 03/22/2018

Property Description:  Fresh paint, flooring, and more are offered up in this Foulks Ranch home!  All hard surface flooring downstairs for easy clean up, and brand new carpeting upstairs for the cozy bedrooms!  Each bedroom has it's own bath with new flooring!  Bright kitchen with 2 sliders to back patio, utility room with counter and cabinet, and half bath, all with new high end vinyl flooring.  Dual pane windows are energy efficient, and equipped with security features.   To see more details on 9562 Dunkerrin Way in Elk Grove or All Homes For Sale in Elk Grove, CA call The Mode and Durham Team at (916) 405-5765. Do you know how much Equity You Have?? Get Your Equity Check Here! The Mode and Durham Team have been selling real estate in the Sacramento and Elk Grove area for over 25 yea... 03/20/2018

I absolutely love this!!!  And this is why I love my job!!!   I had a single father come to me in 2011...he had very little down and had never purchased a home.  He was a Veteran and we love Veterans!  They deserve to purchase a home with our help.  He did purchase his first home on a VA loan for $135,000, with no down and no closing costs...sellers helped with closing costs!  It was a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom small starter home, only 1145 square feet.  And it accomodated him and his young daughter. Fast fortward, 6.5 years and he contacted me to sell his home (maybe because we had stayed in touch over the years).  He couldn't believe the value I gave him for his home...$310,000 and thought we would never sell it for that price.  Again, it's a starter home, 1145 square feet, only 2 bedro... 03/16/2018

JUST LISTED! Are you looking for a home to buy in Machado Ranch in Elk Grove? We just listed this home and want to invite you to the Open House!This immaculate single story home on the back of a court has views of the park from the front door. Walking distance to Starbucks, retail and Carroll Elementary School.10245 Estrela Ct, Elk Grove, CA 957573 Bedroom 2 Bath 1906 sqft$452,600 OPEN HOUSE ALERTSaturday, March 17 1-4pm See the pictures and get more info! ---> http://bit.ly/10245EstrelaCourt     Interested in your Machado Ranch home value? Check yours now instantly at www.DetailedHomeValue.com Come by this weekend and see this hard to find Machado Ranch home for sale in Elk Grove! Or call me at (916) 585-3858 for more information!    03/16/2018

4 Bedrooms | 4 Full Baths | 2537 SF | 2013Elk Grove's THE GROVE. Many custom features! Wood floors with walnut finish, White quartz kitchen counters and large island.  Custom lighting (Pottery Barn) fixtures in downstairs rooms. Fully Landscaped backyard with stamped concrete patio, Lemon,Orange and Kumquat trees. 2 Car garage with storage cabinets. His and Hers custom walk-in closets in Master Suite. Spacious landing area, upstairs playroom/game room.  Hunter Douglas window treatment in family room, 9ft ceilings, Water softener system. Click here to search All Homes For Sale in Elk Grove, CA  or call The Mode and Durham Team at (916) 405-5765.Do you know how much Equity You Have?? Get Your Equity Check Here!The Mode and Durham Team have been selling real estate in the Sacramento and El... 03/07/2018

9829 Emerald Park Dr., Elk Grove, CA SOLD IN 11 DAYS FOR OVER ASKING! 4 BEDROOMS | 2 (2 full ) BATHROOMS | 1782 SQUARE FEET Property Description:  Desirable single story Elk Grove home with a pool and spa!  Formal living and dining rooms, family room with brick fireplace and bright updated kitchen!  Sparkling white cabinets, new appliances, and new quartz counter tops!  Indoor laundry with cab's, nice large guest bath central to three guest beds. Vaulted ceiling in the master with slider to back patio and pool!  Large master bath with double sinks, walk-in closet, and large shower with double glass doors.  Built-in pool and spa!To see more details on 9829 Emerald Park Dr. Elk Grove CA 95624 or All Homes For Sale in Elk Grove, CA call The Mode and Durham Team at (916) 405-5765. Do you k... 03/06/2018

3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHROOMS | 1454 SQUARE FEETSOLD IN 6 DAYS FOR OVER ASKING PRICE!! Property Description: All new flooring & paint! High end laminate covers the bottom floor, w/ durable vinyl in the baths, and all new carpeting! Fresh paint in neutral color scheme provides a bright pallet ready for your personal touch! Formal living & dining with brick fireplace greet you upon entry. With a bay window view to the back yard. Functional kitchen has shared access to dining and family rooms. Large master with mirrored closet doors and plenty of counter space in bath. Hot property!! Click here to search All Homes For Sale in Elk Grove, CA  or call The Mode and Durham Team at (916) 405-5765.Do you know how much Equity You Have?? Get Your Equity Check Here!The Mode and Durham Team have been se... 03/06/2018

Interest rates are starting to creep up! If you are looking to buy a home in Elk Grove make sure you are paying attention! If you have plans to buy a home this year you should keep an eye on interest rates. A small jump in interest rate could cost you a lot of money over the life of your new mortgage. Essentially, you will qualify for less and will pay more for the home overall.  Search all Elk Grove homes for sale >> Here is an example of jump in interest rate can impact your goal of buying a home.If you are on the edge of qualifying for the home you want, now might be a good time to get serious. Don't let rising interest rates price you out of the market! Call me and let's discuss your plans to buy a home in Elk Grove! If you think you will buy a home this year we will want to get you... 03/03/2018

9561 Sheldon Rd Elk Grove, CA 95624   WOW! This home is amazing with so much opportunity including business opportunities. This home boasts a 3-4 bedroom 2.5 baths main home with a secondary building of approx 1500 sq ft on 2.5 Acres. This home was completely remodeled with over $100,000 invested into the house in Jan. New HVAC & ducting in 17', new double pane windows, and new paint inside and out. The secondary unit has approx 1500 sq ft and is absolutely perfect for a huge game room, in law quarters, or a place to run a biz.    Jake DaRosa | Keller Williams Western Realty | The Ben Kinney Team916-402-5786  02/28/2018