Just Sold – 2345 Ivy Vine Way

I’m proud to have helped this family purchase this great home. It fit all of their needs and we negotiated a great price for them. It was listed at $174,900 and we got it for $158,000 with 3.5% back towards the buyers closing costs!

39th & M Demo

Updates on 39^th and M in East Sac: Now that permits are in, this is going to move pretty fast. The demo has started and the roof is gone!

39th & M Updates

Updates on 39^th and M in East Sac: Unfortunately very little of the massive overgrowth of vegetation could be saved. The front tree was too close to the house and one of the reasons the duplex foundation was so poor. The massive sycamore out from is staying and so some of the trees in the very back…

The lot feels much bigger and cleaner now that the overgrowth is pulled away from the duplex.

Saturday June 4th Pops in the Park Concert Postponed till Sunday June 12th Due to Rain

I just sent this out for the MENA (McKinley EastSac Neighborhood Association) mailing list and wanted update my blog with it too!

From the office of Councilman Steve Cohn:

“With the weather forecast indicating more rain and a very soggy McKinley Park, my sidewalk office hours and the Pops in the Park concert scheduled for June 4th have been cancelled. Tom Rigney & Flambeau will play on Sunday, June 12th, 6:00 p.m. at McKinley Park.

Updated Concert Schedule:

Saturday, June 11th – The Q-Balls at Glenn Hall Park
Sunday, June 12th – Tom Rigney & Flambeau at McKinley Park

Saturday, June 18th – SwingMasters at Bertha Henschel Park
Saturday, June 25th – Mercy Me at East Portal Park

All concerts begin at 6pm.

As usual we’ll have tasty food available at the events. Food will be provided by Burr’s Fountain, the East Sac Midtown Kiwanis Club, Gyros to Go and Hoppy Brewing Company. This year, we are also pleased to participate in the “Sharing the Revenue Program” with Opa Opa! Visit Opa Opa! to dine in or take out any Saturday in June and 15% of net sales will be donated to Pops in the Park.

A beer and wine garden sponsored by Hopping Brewing and Bogle Winery will be at each event.

Thanks to all of our sponsors: Halls Door and Window Replacement, Mercy Healthcare, East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, Sutter Health, Rich Cazneaux, Inside Publications, East Sacramento Dental, SMUD, Restoration Life Church, and Espinosa Family Chiropractic

For more information visit www.eastsacpopsinthepark.com”

So, next weekend, join us for one of our favorite events in East Sac, Pops in the Park! There’s a concert in one of our great parks almost every Saturday night (and now one Sunday) of June starting at 6:00 p.m. Food and drinks are available and the proceeds benefit neighborhood projects. Check out all the details at http://eastsacpopsinthepark.com/.

East Sac’s famous Pops in the Park on every Saturday evening in June!

Join the neighborhood for one of my favorite events in East Sac, Pops in the Park! There’s a concert in one of our great parks every Saturday night of June starting at 6:00 p.m. Food and drinks are available and the proceeds benefit neighborhood projects. Hey, I’ll even be working the MENA (McKinley EastSac Neighborhood Association) drink booth for part of the night on this Saturday. Check out all the details at http://eastsacpopsinthepark.com/.

Referral from Paul and Satenik

This is a wonderful young couple that I had the honor of helping purchase their first home.

Just Listed – 958 Q Street in Downtown Sacramento

Another great listing in the Saratoga Townhomes!
You can see it on all the best websites…

The properties own website:
http://958q.epropertysite.com/

Trulia:
http://www.trulia.com/property/3052537169-958-Q-St-Sacramento-CA-95811

The listing here on my own website, www.east-sac.com:
http://east-sac.metrolistpro.com/idx/modal/printableDetail.cfm?clientID=48497&listingNumber=11036452&boardID=6&clientPropertyID=0&pageName=listingsMap&urf=084643
and http://east-sac.metrolistpro.com/idx/listingsMap.cfm?cid=48497&lstp=featuredListings&st=3

The listing on Realtor.com
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/958-Q-St_Sacramento_CA_95811_M21157-72529

The listing on the local MLS client page:
http://www.metrolistmls.com/index.cfm?MLSNum=11036452&Fn=N&RT=R

I’ll be holding it open today from 4:30 to 7:00, so stop by and take a look.

	958 Q ST SACRAMENTO, CA 95811 $195,000.00
	Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 full | 1 partial Est. SqFt.: 1013 Listing Number:11036452 The home you've been looking for in the perfect location. Saratoga Townhomes are within walking distance to the best of Downtown: The Capitol, art galleries and great restaurants yet still quiet in the evenings. New paint and carpet, vaulted ceilings upstairs and spacious windows makes this a light and bright home. Enjoy your own patio, Roosevelt Park across the street and an attached garage with direct access. Owner Occupied complex keeps it quiet and well maintained. Not a Short Sale or REO! Terms of use Listing Office: Dunnigan, REALTORS

Just Sold – 3782 Rock Island Drive

It took quite a while, but we have finally closed on this amazing home. As soon as I saw it come on the market I knew this was the one for them. It had everything they were looking for and it was completely updated with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. We were looking for a home with a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, updated kitchen and bathrooms and plenty of room and this had it all.
It came on the market on February 14th and by the 17th we had it under contract. I’m sure it wouldn’t have lasted a week on the market if we had waited.

My buyers are going to enjoy a great home in Rosemont close to their family. I’m confident in knowing that when I recommended that they pass on a home that was almost good enough and that we wait for the perfect home, it was the right recommendation. Sure, I could have had them under contract sooner, but that’s not what it’s about for me. By doing the right thing and waiting for the perfect house I know that my duty to my buyers was done at the highest level and as a bonus, I’m getting invited over for barbeque!

A couple weeks ago Cheryl and I tested the theory the visiting Yosemite Valley could be done in a day trip.We left our home in East Sac at 7:00 am. With a stop for gas and another stop in Groveland for sandwiches we were in the valley by 11:00.
The waterfalls were flowing at full capacity and the weather was great! We tested out Cheryl’s new wheelchair and the amazing attachment that she has for it. It is called a Free Wheel and it lifts the front casters off the ground so you run on a larger front wheel. Great for off road and other rough terrain.

After a couple light hikes, a great picnic by the river and lots of amazing pictures, we left Yosemite Valley around 5:00 and were back home by 8:30.

It was a long day in the car, but well worth it!

Sacramento MDA MUSCLE WALK

Nathan & Cheryl Sherman are flexing their muscles in the Sacramento MDA MUSCLE WALK on May 7th!
The MDA Muscle Walk is the largest walk event funding research and services for people with any of more than 40 muscle-damaging diseases, including Charcot Marie Tooth Disease, the condition that Cheryl has.

We’re walking in the Muscle Walk because we want to do something meaningful. We chose MDA because of all the tremendous things they do for Cheryl and the other families they serve.

Make your muscles work for something good! Please join us on the walk or make a donation to the MDA.

Make a Muscle. Make a Difference.

Donate by cash, check or online at
www.mda.east-sac.com

Bike Safety Forum

The McKinley East Sacramento Neighborhood Association (MENA) is presenting a Bike Safety Forum on Sunday, May 1^st from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. This will be held at East Sac Bike which is at the corner of 56^th and H Street. The event will focus on bike safety in East Sacramento and the American River parkway. Numerous speakers will be presenting a variety of tips for safe cycling. This event is a local kickoff event for National Bike Month. Please join us and bring your questions. For more information, please visit MENA’s website at www.eastsac.org or email Deane Dana at ddgov@surewest.net  

24th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt

The Sacramento-Midtown Kiwanis Club is hosting its 24^th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23^rd. The breakfast starts at 7:30 am and runs until 11:30 am. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
There will also be a Free Easter Egg Hunt from:
Ages 0-1: 9:30 AM
Ages 1-2: 9:45 AM
Ages 3-4: 10:00 AM
Ages 5-6: 10:15 AM
Ages 7-8: 10:30 AM
Ages 8-9: 10:45 AM

In addition to the breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt, there will be carnival-style games for children that cost $0.50 for each ticket.

This event will be held at the Clunie Clubhouse at McKinley Park. The Clunie Clubhouse is the building where the McKinley Library is in (for those who are not as familiar with the Clunie Clubhouse name). For more information, see the invitation below.

Just Sold 901 Saverien Drive!

I love this property! It was a wonderful find for my buyers and I’m so happy to have been a part of this process. The listing agent was a delight to work with and everything went so smooth.

1301 39th Street Just Sold

My clients have just purchased the property located at 1301 39^th Street in the heart of East Sac. They have amazing plans for turning this small, old duplex into a grand home that will fit well in the heart of the Fab 40’s. Feel free to contact me for details about those plans…

39th & M Street

This sad little duplex will soon become the site of an amazing Fab 40’s home. My clients have just purchased it and once they have the permits for a completely new construction project they will remove this duplex (that has major foundation damage, lots of wood rot and too many other problems to list or make it worth saving).

It’s going to be exciting to watch this one go up! 

Um, delayed Sold reaction…

Not sure how I missed posting this, aside from the fact that I was focused on taking care of my clients instead of posting to my blog…

910 Q Street Sold!

After just 17 day on the market we receive an offer and 30 days later had the property sold for full price! I do love my job

3021 Ottumwa Way – Sold!

I had the honor of helping a buyer purchase this wonderful home in Natomoas! We closed last week despite many challenges. We were unstoppable!



Gorgeous new home that has a park within walking distance. Beautiful new kitchen with tile throughout, living room is open to kitchen and has a fireplace, second floor has built in cabinets and workspace on landing, laundry room has cabinets and sink, bedrooms and guest bath are spacious, master bath has a beautiful tub to soak in after a long day at the office, and the backyard has cozy patio for intimate gatherings.

New Listing at 717 Dunbarton Circle in Campus Commons

I’m proud to present my new listing!
This is an amazing Campus Commons 4400 model townhome. It has a remodeled kitchen with granite counters, newer appliances, and maple cabinets with roll out shelves. The bathrooms have been remodeled, the master with custom cabinets, duel sinks and a built in organizer in the walk in closet. Even the den and garage have built-in cabinets! This home is very energy efficient with NEW: dual zone HVAC, air ducts, double and triple pane windows, water heater, plantation shutters and 5 solar tubes! The alarm system finishes out this secure, quite, clean and worry free home.

717 Dunbarton Circle

McKinley Clean Up

The neighbors of East Sac are getting together to help clean up McKinley Park on Saturday morning from 9:00 to 12:00.

We won’t let budget cuts to parks and recreation let our park get shabby!

I plan on helping out as long as I don’t have any surprise work items come up…

First Ride of the Season

It was a nice warm spring day and the sun was out for a while and we were too.
My wife and I ride a very unique bike. It is a recumbent tandem bike. It is really two separate trikes (three wheels) and we remove the front wheel from my wife’s cycle and hook the empty front fork to the back of my cycle. This results in a 5 wheeled contraption that helps to blend our pedal power. When we were at the peak of our biking two years ago we did several rides that were over 50 miles for the day.

Today was just a 5.7 mile ride down McKinley Blvd, weaving through the north east corner of the neighborhood, cutting south to M Street and taking that back to catch Santa Ynez back home. It was a perfect little ride to start out the season. We’re looking forward to many more rides.

If you want to see more of the bike or learn about it, you can look it up at http://www.5-wheels.com/