As Realtors we sometimes summarize the Real Estate statistics each month but very seldom show each month in one particular area for the reader to compare the years worth of real estate sales.  This will hopefully be of interest for those who are interested in how the numbers have played out during 2008. Have you wondered how Real Estate has effected Elk Grove, CA this year?  Here is a list of single family residences that sold each month since January 1, 2008 through August 31, 2008 along with the Average sold price for each month for each of the three zip code neighborhoods in Elk Grove, Ca. For a more detailed view of the area, it is important to take a look at the actual neighborhood within a one mile radius of your home but this will give you an idea of how Elk Grove, CA has withsto... 08/31/2008

An evening of live jazz music, wine tasting, and food!                                          This year on October 10th, 2008 from 6:00-10:00 pm we will hold our 3rd Jazz-a-Q at Jewel Winery located at 3750 E. Woodbridge Road, Acampo, CA 95220.  The event is an upbeat, semi-casual, outside event with live Jazz music by Sympozium, wine tasting by Jewel Wines, B.B.Q. that can't be beaten, and silent auction, with valuable raffle prizes.  Every year this event grows and it is expected to have over 200 community members in attendance.                                                                                      The Jazz-a-Q is an event sponsored by Keller Williams Realty Elk Grove associates and local affiliates. Every year the office contributes to KW Cares and selects local chari... 08/29/2008

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FREE ICE CREAM ANYONE?Cold Stone Creamery, located in the Bel Air Shopping Center at Elk Grove Boulevard and Waterman Road, will hold a grand re-opening on Aug. 28. The new owners are Jeff and Jan Cookson are planning to serve free ice cream samples, provide live music, and face painting for the kids!  Drop by and welcome them to the neighboorhood! This Blog by: Team NewingtonSacramento Mortgage Plannerswww.SuperiorLoanTeam.com   08/27/2008

Neighbors in Elk Grove CA will be celebrating the GRAND Opening of the fruit of their labor, Morse Community Park on August 16, 2008 Even though this area has been hit hard with real estate foreclosures and short sales, along with declining revenue to build parks in these new neighborhoods, Morse Community Park is a true testament of neighbors who care. These homeowners got together, got the community to help by donating money,time and labor along with CSD to build what is a first in Elk Grove parks. Morse Community Park offers "spray-ground" water area, bocce ball courts, skateboard area, tot play area with shaded areas, outdoor fitness equipment, restrooms, seating for 100 under a shaded structure plus more to come.  There's even little teaching areas about the butterfly along the pat... 08/16/2008

No more driving to Sacramento or Lodi to go to the Urgent Care!  Now Elk Grove has a new facility for after hours doctor's visits and weekend emergencies! Drs. Michael Ali, Quinn Li and Allen Lin successfully cut the ribbon Aug. 1 announcing the opening of Elk Grove Urgent Care located at 9045 Bruceville Road suite 100 across from the Wackford Center. Here is a link to their website: http://www.elkgrove-urgentcare.com   I will cross my fingers that they take my insurance so I visit this new facility! Welcome to Elk Grove Drs. Ali, Li and Lin! This Blog by: Team NewingtonSacramento Mortgage Planners(916) 687-6868www.SuperiorLoanTeam.com   08/14/2008

  Here's the latest Statistical Summary for the Elk Grove, CA Real Estate marke for July 2008, based on data pulled this evening from California Metrolist     Active Listings: There are currently 1165 single family homes for sale in the Elk Grove area - this includes 95624, 95757 and 95758 zip code areas) Price Range - $110,000 to $5,950,000 2 bedroom, 1 bathroo.m, 947 square feet - 7 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 10,360 square feet Average - 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2271 square feet.    Average days on the market - 86 days   Of these 1165 single family homes for sale, 262 of them are REO's or Bank Owned Homes and 645 are Short Sale listings (both REO active listings and short sale listings have increased from last month) Pending Sales: There are currently 622 pending sales in the Elk Grove area. ... 08/12/2008

These are the Mode & DurhaM Team's top picks for this weeks new Elk Grove area REO listings                  8643 Windsor Point, Elk Grove  95624           3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1369 square feet, laminate wood flooring, 2 car garage, tile roof, close to schools & shopping. Priced at only $179,500!     8450 Terracotta Court, Elk Grove  95624                                              3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1593 square feet, fireplace in family room, great starter home, stucco exterior and tile roof Unbelievably priced at only $190,000                9602 Big Timber Drive, Elk Grove  95758 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1127 square feet in Woodside Creek. Great starter home or great rental for investor.  Close to schools, partks, and shopping! Priced to sell at $194,900   These unbelievable bu... 08/09/2008

   Isn't the Real Estate life grand! I do love my job and the best part about the Real Estate market is it's ever changing. Right now in the Sacramento area home prices are at a all time low. The prices in some areas have fallen 50% from the peak of the market.    The Great thing is that first time home buyers can afford a home. Over the last 5 years home prices in our area have risen to all time highs and driven our local buyers out of the market. Now is the time for those people to start buying. I have been blessed with past clients who have family that are in a position to buy that new home. The only problem is that the investors from out of the area are getting the same idea. How do we position our selves to buy that new home?   If you listen to the media they will tell you that we ... 08/06/2008

Just Listed! Elk Grove Bank Owned Homed! Don't miss this opportunity! 4 bedroom, 3 full bathrooms, 2 story in wonderful Elk Grove neighborhood...Just Listed! Very clean bank owned home in Elk Grove located on large lot near parks, neighborhood elementary school, middle & high schools, and shopping.  This Elk Grove bank owned home features formal living and dining rooms, separate family room with fireplace and ceiling, kitchen with breakfast nook, master with fireplace and sitting area, backyard with covered patio, and 3 car garage. This home will not last at the unbelievable price of only $246,900!  This home is priced at less than $108 per square foot!  To learn more about purchasing bank owned homes or for a private showing of this Elk Grove Bank owned home call The Mode & DurhaM Team... 07/12/2008

                                 The Mode & DurhaM Team's Elk Grove                                               Top 10 REO/Bank Owned Deals                                        for the week of 7/9/08     1.  8529 Foxberry Court, Elk Grove  95624                              Listed at $215,000               3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1842 square feet,                         3 car garage, located in a court               Bank Repo!  Won't last at $116.72 per square foot!       2.  8758 Mesa Brook Way, Elk Grove  95624                                        Listed at $270,000                 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2163 square feet,                2 car garage, 2 story home, separate family room                Bank Repo!  Great Buy at $124.83 per square foot!     3. 8554 Castlelyons Cour... 07/10/2008

Here's the latest Statistical Summary for the Elk Grove, CA Real Estate market, based on data pulled this evening from California Metrolist   Active Listings: There are currently 1117 single family homes for sale in the Elk Grove area - this includes 95624, 95757 and 95758 zip code areas) Price Range - $108,900 to $5,950,000 2 bedroom, 1 bathroo.m, 858 square feet - 7 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 10,360 square feet Average - 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2271 square feet.  Average asking price - $358,795 Median asking price - $295,000 Average days on the market - 86 days Of these 1117 single family homes for sale, 233 of them are REO's or Bank Owned Homes and 629 are Short Sale listings (REO active listings are lower than month while short sale listings have increased from last month) Pending Sales: ... 07/07/2008

Sacramento is socked-in with all the surrounding fires in CA. This Google photo to the left shows just how many current fires there are in our state of California due to lightening strikes. Even with the haze that surrounds our great city of Sacramento, home buyers are on their way up this morning from San Jose for a home buying tour of homes for sale. These home buyers plan on buying their retirement home in Elk Grove, CA and want to seize the moment with buying a newer home at a great savings. Today, I will be showing them homes that are in Short Sale and Foreclosure in Elk Grove, CA. There are some smokin good deals for sale in Elk Grove . No fire here but FIERY home prices which equal out to a home buyer's dream and add to a real estate investor's portfolio. If you want to read abou... 06/30/2008

Yesterday, while trying to show homes for sale in Elk Grove, CA with home buyers who traveled from the Bay Area, we encountered some unexpected issues. All of the homes for sale were either Short Sale homes or REO homes for sale. As a Realtor, my due diligence was to call ahead making sure each of the properties were available, note all showing instructions and secure appointment times if owner occupied. This is done not only out of respect for the homeowners but also to make sure that home buyers have a good experience when viewing the homes for sale. The first house on home tour, was owner occupied. I had spoken to the Mr. X the day before and given him the time we would be arriving at his house. Much to our surprise, there was a feverish growl within the home after ringing the doorbe... 06/28/2008

      One Line Report             Listings as of 06/10/08 at 8:01am   Property Type: Residential   Status DOM/CDOM   StatusDate Listing# Price   Address City Area   BD   BA Lot Size Apx SqFt-Primary Res Active 41/41   04/30/08 80044762 184,500   8447 Patmon Dr Elk Grove 10624 3 2 0.155 1220 Active 181/181   12/11/07 70126132 189,900   8881 Harvest Hill Way Elk Grove 10624 3 2 0.139 1094 Active 23/270   05/18/08 80050470 194,900   8895 Apple Pear Ct Elk Grove 10624 3 2 0.160 1108 Active 13/13   05/28/08 80053337 214,900   8218 Park Front Way Elk Grove 10624 3 2 0.108 1220 Active 14/14   05/26/08 80053262 219,900   8864 Apricot Woods Way Elk Grove 10624 3 2 0.103 1330 Active 24/111   05/12/08 80049057 224,900   8851 Cadura Cir Elk Grove 10624 3-4 3 0.091 2092 Active 8/8   06/02/08 800554... 06/10/2008

Events in Elk Grove and Sacramento Area    •·         Father's Day Dinner and Celebrity Concert Show at the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento               •·         Don't miss the annual Meadowview Jazz & Cultural Festival in South Sacramento   •·         Phantom Of The Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera".                  When: Saturday, June 72:00p Where: Sacramento Convention Center Sacramento   •·         Nike Womens Fitness Festival 5 km The Nike Women's Fitness Festival benefits WEAVE, a non-profit organization with a mission to unite the community in bringing an end to domestic violence and sexual assault.WEAVE has been providing crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Sacramento County since 1978.             When: Sunda... 06/07/2008

The last couple of months in Elk Grove have been interesting....the market has been changing again!  Is it improving?  Have we hit the bottom?  What in the world is actually going on?  While we still have a whole supply of REO properties to hit the market in the Elk Grove area (zip codes - 95624, 95757 and 95758), there certainly has been another shift in the market.  Homes are selling quickly with multiple offers and for over list price in some instances.  Take for example a home we had listed... 8642 Adamston Way, Elk Grove  95624   4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3668 square feet...This was a Countrywide REO, and was listed for $383,900 which was approximately $111.00 a square foot! Within 1 day of going on the market we had multiple offers and it ended up selling for $410,000!  It closed esc... 05/16/2008

Events This Weekend in Elk Grove and Sacramento    Music Alicia Keys with guests: Ne-Yo Jordin Sparks   When: Sun, May 117:00p Where: Arco Arena Sacramento Other Ron White Doors open at 7:00 PM, show begins at 8:00 PM. When: Sat, May 178:00p Where: Sacramento Memorial Auditorium Sacramento Other Darren Carter with Key Lewis and Sal Calanni, I'm originally from Fresno, California. I was adopted into a foster family and grew up there. After finishing high school, I worked at a local Fresno radio station as an overnight DJ. When: Sat, May 1010:30p Where: Punchline Comedy Club - Sacramento Sacramento Comedy ComedySportz Improv comedy played as a sport in a family friend setting. Two teams compete for laughs and points by making up scenes based on audience suggestions. Nationally acclaimed! ... 05/09/2008

Staging Basics and Tips •·      Clean and disinfect entire home.•·      Declutter and put away all non decorative items from all rooms.•·      Declutter kitchen drawers and pantry.•·      Clean items off the front face of refrigerator.                                      •·      Sweep all floors.•·      Vacuum all rugs.•·      Clean windows.•·      Create curb appeal with landscaping and flowers.•·      Remove family heirlooms and family photos.•·      Remove non decorative items from the bathroom counters.•·      Hang clean decorative towels in bathroom.•·      Light fragrant candles.•·      Organize and declutter drawers and closets.•·      Remove furniture that makes a room feel crowded.•·      Arrange furniture into conversational groups.•·      Each room should be displayed with a... 05/08/2008

Open Houses this weekend in Elk Grove and Sacramento CA areas / Wednesdays Weekly Real Estate Expert Recipes   MLS Listing #PriceAddressCityArea   RESIDENTIAL 80046148$368,0009477 Chicory Field WayElk Grove95624   Date: 05/10/08Time: 1:00-4:00  CommentRefreshments will be served. DirectionsFrom 99 South - East onto Elk Grove Blvd, Left onto Clarke Farms, Left on Criswell Drive, Left Chicory Field. 80017791$419,0007109 Paul Do Mar WayElk Grove95757   Date: 05/10/08Time: 1~4  Comment  DirectionsElk Grove Blvd to South on Bruceville Rd, Right on Boa Nova Dr, Left on Graciosa Way, Right on Paul Do Mar Way to home 80004068$205,0006357 Laguna Mirage LnElk Grove95758   Date: 05/10/08Time: 1~4  Comment  DirectionsLaguna Blve to Cold Creek, right on Laguna Mirage through gate to right to address... 05/07/2008