Elk Grove, CA Elk Grove Unified School District District Office Elk Grove Unified School District9510 Elk Grove-Florin RoadElk Grove, CA 95624 Ph: 916-686-7786 Web: http://www.egusd.net Mission Statement: Elk Grove Unified School District will provide a learning community that challenges ALL students to realize their greatest potential. Schools: High Schools: Calvine High                 www.egusd.net/calvine Cosumnes Oaks High    http://www.egusd.net/COHS/ Daylor (William) High    http://www.egusd.net/schools/daylor.cfm Elk Grove High             http://eghs-egusd-ca.schoolloop.com/ Florin High                   http://www.egusd.net/florinhigh/ Franklin High               http://www.egusd.net/franklinhs/ Laguna Creek High       http://www.lchs.schoolloop.com/ Las Flores High           ... 01/11/2010

Keller Williams Realty Elk Grove announces that it finished 2009 as #1 in the Elk Grove market area!  Here are it's achievements over the past couple of years!                Number ONE market share in Elk Grove, with a 10% lead on our competition Keller Williams Roseville is number ONE in the tri-county area, and Keller Williams  Elk Grove is number THREE! Repeatedly held number three or four position in the Keller Williams Realty Northern California Region - considering units vs. volume and the size of our competition, we are out-producing in units 470 units sold in 2007; estimated at 1,300 sold at end of 2009 Agent count at 126 end of 2007; agent count exceeded 180 at end of 2009 We Profit Shared over $100,000 with our associates in 2009!!! These are significant achievements consider... 01/08/2010

I had a couple come in to my office today to meet with me.  They have done everything right - bought a home, have great credit and paid their payments on time each month.  So what's the problem?                                                            They bought a home 4 years ago in a good neighborhood in Elk Grove, CA.  They put approximately $75,000 down on a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with approximately 1400 sqare feet.  They unfortunately paid over $350,000 for this home; it's currently worth approximately $175,000 and they owe approximately $270,000.  So fast forward 4 years...they want to buy a larger home now because they have 2 children - 3 years and 8 years old - and they would like more space, better schools and a more established neighborhood.  Their income is higher now ... 01/05/2010

I just closed escrow with one of my investor clients on a Elk Grove foreclosure and thought this would be a good example for prospective investors of what is currently available in the Elk Grove area. The property is located at 9324 Santenay Way, Sacramento.  Ok, so it's not quite in Elk Grove, but very close.  It's actually in Churchill Downs, but it is located in the Elk Grove School District and Churchill Downs is just a little north of Elk Grove.  This home is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, 1755 square feet, 3 car garage on a corner lot, built in 1993, mostly stucco exterior and tile roof.  It was an REO (Real Estate Owned) or Bank Owned home...was listed at $179,900 and was only on the market a few days before we wrote a full price offer with 25% down for my client.  There were mult... 01/05/2010

Did you know the Census is coming to Elk Grove in March of this year? So what is the Census?The U.S. Census counts every resident (citizens and non-citizens) and is required to take place every 10 years per our Constitution. How does it work?Every Elk Grove resident will receive a Census form by mail soon after March 1st to their home. This form will contain 10 questions you will need to answer and mail back. If you forget to return it with the postage paid envelope, be prepared for a visit by a Census Taker. The Elk Grove Census Taker's job is to track down all Elk Grove residents who did not mail in their form and visit their home to follow-up. If you forgot to mail your paperwork, expect a series of visits between April - July from area volunteers. Your information is not shared and ... 01/04/2010

I know the Christmas holidays are over, but I didn't get a chance to share my favorite holiday displays in the Camden neighborhoods of Elk Grove, so I thought Speechless Sundays would be a great time to do so... We love walking through the Camden neighborhoods all year round, but during the holidays is the best.  So many homes are dressed up for the Christmas holidays but these are just a couple of my favorties.    To check the value of your home, go to www.AllElkGroveHomes.com. If you are a first time home buyer, the time to buy is NOW...Don't miss out, call us today at (916) 405-5765 or email us at Lori@ModeandDurhaM.com.  Search all Elk Grove homes here!  Search all Sacramento homes here!     Lori Mode of Keller Williams Realty, Elk Grove DRE License #00935148                  www.Al... 01/03/2010

This month's show is dedicated to looking back at the 2009 Elk Grove Real Estate Market and share with you our predication for 2010. If you are currently in the market to buy a home in the Elk Grove area, make sure to check this episode out!   We are in a sweet spot right now in Elk Grove... LOW interest rates - ROCK BOTTOM prices - TAX CREDIT for First Time Home Buyers AND Move-up Buyers! Want to keep up with the Good Day Elk Grove crew? << Become a fan on Facebook! >>  Thanks for tuning in! 01/03/2010

Welcome to our 2nd edition of Good Day Elk Grove....   In this edition Lori Mode & Bruce Durham, of Keller Williams Realty - Elk Grove along with Todd & Erin Newington of First Priority Mortgage make their predictions of the 2010 Elk Grove Real Estate Market.  Here a recap of the Elk Grove real estate market in 2009 and learn what is going on with our local market from top selling Realtors and Mortgage Planners who specialize in the Elk Grove area! We are in a sweet spot right now... LOW interest rates - ROCK BOTTOM prices - TAX CREDIT for First Time Home Buyers AND Move-up Buyers!  Find out how you can benefit!  Make sure to watch the video below for great information about our local Elk Grove real estate market...REO's, foreclosures, short sales, appraisal issues & more! To check the ... 01/03/2010

Schools in Elk Grove, within the Elk Grove Unified School District. Selecting the right school can add value to your home purchase! Whether you have school age kids or not, finding and buying a home with good schools is a "Better Home". Being within the boundaries of a good, reputable school district adds value to your home. This will make your home more valuable when it's time to sell. How do you find a home in Sacramento County, a home in the Elk Grove School District?How do you know which schools are reputable?How do you find out which districts and schools go with a particular area or home?Where can you go to get information on schools? Here's some basic information about the Elk Grove Unified School District and Elk Grove Elementary School... Elk Grove Unified School District Our M... 12/31/2009

 Here is what happened this week in Elk Grove, CA Real Estate Market: 95624 - The median list price in ELK GROVE, CA 95624 this week is $239,000. The 329 properties (single family homes) have been on the market for an average of 156 days. The median house size is 2045 sq ft.The most expensive listing is $4,350,000.The least expensive listing is $94,900. 95757 - The median list price in ELK GROVE, CA 95757 this week is $261,667. The 297 properties have been on the market for an average of 150 days. The median house size is 2473 sq ft.The most expensive listing is $1,390,000The least expensive listing is $139,500. 95758 - The median list price in ELK GROVE, CA 95758 this week is $222,097. The 300 properties have been on the market for an average of 150 days. The median house size is 1741 ... 12/27/2009

This is a picture perfect home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Emerald Park subdivision of Elk Grove. Check out the cheery yellow stucco exterior and abundance of mature landscaping with big trees in the yard. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The assessor shows the square footage at 1,752. The kitchen has been recently updated with over-sized ceramic tile flooring and newer granite counters. The sellers removed the cabinet doors in the kitchen and installed new hardware, but the hardware is the wrong size, which is why the cabinet doors are not secured to the cabinets. The sellers also installed an antique type of laminate, perhaps a barn oak or tree branch type, in the main living areas and bedrooms. Some of the baseboards have been installed, but not all of them. The front entry a... 12/23/2009

If you have not been to this event it is a whole lot of fun! Repeat guests rave about the incredible pasta, hand-made salad, gigantic shrimp, fantastic bread, wine and of course let's not forget the pound after pound of unending CRAB! Tickets sell out by mid-December every year, so don't delay and get your crab feed tickets today! Get the best seats when you reserve your table for a party of six or more. The best food and service you've had all for a good cause, for only $40 in advance. This a fun event that benefits a great cause! Project R.I.D.E. Inc. is fully accredited by NARHA, a non-profit organization founded in 1969 which is dedicated to supporting horseback riding in a safe, educational and enjoyable manner for disabled persons. NARHA offers training seminars, provides strict s... 12/17/2009

Prices on Elk Grove homes for sale have started rising It seems a long time coming, but prices on Elk Grove homes for sale have started to rise.  And while generally I see this as a good sign, for home buyers searching for homes in Elk Grove it could spell trouble. It's a matter of simple economics...you know, supply and demand. Part 1: Supply is down-  Don't let the over abundance of short sales fool you.  They are not really for sale...Short sales should have signs that read "might be for sale, but probably not". The number of truly active homes for sale in Elk Grove, including bank owned and privately owned homes, is surprising low.  The chart on the left shows active vs homes sold in Elk Grove since September 2008.  While a year ago the supply greatly exceed demand, at the moment, t... 12/16/2009

The Elk Grove real estate market has been very active for the past few months.  We are continuing to see less inventory, multiple offers on most properties and homes selling very quickly - most in under 1 or 2 weeks! Here are the numbers for the Elk Grove real estate market (95624, 95757 and 95758 zip code areas) - We currently have 893 active residential lsingle family home istings in Elk Grove, with an average list price of $268,381.  Of these 893 active listings,  92 are REO's  (Real Estate Owned) or Bank Owned homes.  In addition 197 of these are Active Short Sale listings and 467 are Active Short Sale Contingent or Short Sales with offers currently being negotiated with the bank.  This leaves 134 homes which are regular "equity" sellers; included in these equity sales are the flips... 12/15/2009

1.  People who look for a home during the Holidays are more serious Buyers! 2.  Serious Buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you! 3.  Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home!  Less demand means less money for you! 4.  Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays! 5.  Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays, so they are more likely  to pay your price! 6.  Buyers have more time to look for a home during the Holidays than they do during the work week! 7.  Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons! 8.  January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs.  Since transferees cannot wait until Spring to ... 12/15/2009

Elk Grove homes for sale at half price! It has been a brutal few years for homeowners in Elk Grove California.  Prices are down as much as 50% from their highs a few years back. And while that is a harsh reality for all of us that own homes, new homebuyers are essentially finding Elk Grove homes for sale at half price.  An entire population of first time homebuyers that had been priced out of the market now has a second bite at the apple. I think most people would agree that Sacramento real estate has taken a beating, and the Elk Grove homes for sale at the moment are bank owned and selling for far less than most people owe leaving home owners underwater.  But there is a silver lining as hard as it may be to see...or at least appreciate. The price for a home for sale in Elk Grove is nor... 12/13/2009

While working on short sales, I think as an agents some of my greatest fears, are 1) declining values 2) properties in need of repairs 3) buyers backing out last minute 4) having to ask for a price reduction once it has been approved. In this short sale, ALL OF THE ABOVE OCCURRED. Luckily, my ally in this transaction was the wonderful Wachovia Bank. In a market like the one we are in today, it was a relief to have such a lender on my side. Wachovia is one of the few banks who understand that time is of the essence, and that short sale agents, we really are here to work as a team. This property was listed in May, and as soon as we received our first offer, Wachovia approved the short sale within a matter of days. They understood that the seller had lost employment, and that after having ... 12/11/2009

Here is what happened this week in Elk Grove, CA Real Estate Market: 95624 - The median list price in ELK GROVE, CA95624 this week is $249,000. The 316 properties(single family homes) have been on the market for an average of 128 days. The median house size is 2144 sq ft.The most expensive listing is $4,350,000.The least expensive listing is $94,900. 95757 - The median list price in ELK GROVE, CA 95757 this week is $260,525. The 311 properties have been on the market for an average of 133 days. The median house size is 2539 sq ft.The most expensive listing is $1,390,000The least expensive listing is $130,500. 95758 - The median list price in ELK GROVE, CA 95758 this week is $199,900. The 308 properties have been on the market for an average of 126 days. The median house size is 1726 sq ... 11/24/2009

Elk Grove Realtors spent yesterday building the first Christmas CanTree in Elk Grove at The Secret Garden on Elk Grove Boulevard in Old Town. This is the 27th year for the SAR Christmas CanTree, which is one of the major charitable efforts of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®. The Christmas CanTree Project routinely raises more than $65,000 per year. Since 1983, SAR has raised more than $2 million to feed Sacramento's hungry citizens. The food donated will be distributed to needy families through The Salvation Army's Holiday Food Basket Program. Over 45,000 local families are expected to benefit from the food contributed through CanTree, according to The Salvation Army. The Army currently serves 36,000 meals per month in the Greater Sacramento Area. CanTree is a critical factor in... 11/24/2009

Sales at our new home community of Monterey Village in Elk Grove have only been going on a short while and we have 5 homes SOLD!  It's exciting to see the new homeowners move into their homes!   We had 11 homes in our standing inventory and 5 are SOLD!  They are moving quickly!  If you are a home buyer in the Elk Grove area and want to move in by Christmas, make sure to check us out!  The community is located on the corner of Whitelock Parkway and Franklin Boulevard in Elk Grove.  Seller is offering affordable prices plus 3% incentive to be used towards buyer's closing costs.  These homes are ready for you to move into!  Many of our homes feature great upgrades including granite counters, tile flooring or hardwood flooring, upgraded cabinets, upgraded carpeting and more!  Here is a list... 11/24/2009