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Vacation in Yosemite is Awesome! Getting Back? Not So Much

  There’s so much prep that goes into getting out of town for a few days.  Especially when you won’t have reception while you’re there and you’ll have to do a little device detox.

It was hard enough informing all the people I work with who to contact in case of this or that; and that I would be checking out El Capitan or roasting marshmallows while an escrow was nearly falling apart.  But I work…

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Apple and Google and Facebook, Oh My! We saw a 7.1% increase in the year over year median sold price in Sac County.

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Rocket's Red Glare

One summer when I was a kid, our family jumped into the car and headed for Central City, Nebraska.  We were going to be with my dad’s side of the family for the 4th of July, and I was excited to discover first-hand what a pop bottle rocket was.

At least at the time, the small firework was illegal in all states but Wyoming.  Fortunately for me, wide-eyed little boys from California could buy said…

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Mother-In-Law Mayhem

“Dear Maggie: We’re moving to Sacramento and my mother-in-law is pressuring my husband and I into buying a house big enough for her to move in with us.  I need to come up with a way to say, ‘There’s no way in hell that’s happening’ without offending her. What do I say?”

Maggie: “That is a tough one.  The first thing that comes to mind is, ‘Oh, mom, the EPA has banned mother-in-law units!’  But…

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"You Killed My Father...Prepare to Die."

You Killed My Father...Prepare to Die.

My wife had never seen The Princess Bride in it’s entirety; until last night.

I wasn’t surprised when she said, “Let’s watch a movie.”  But I was shocked/elated when she said, “Can we go get The Princess Bride on Redbox?”

I laughed and let her know that we already own it.  I popped into our XBOX and a few minutes later we had launched into an evening of, “Oh, I’ve heard people quote that before!”

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A Remember Folks...This is All for a Great Cause

A Remember Folks…This is All for a Great Cause

Last week, I started a new charity.

It’s a special charity in which one lucky (and likely grateful) individual receives a sound system for a car, an iPhone charger, and a sense of accomplishment.

The only requirement is that the recipient must disable my alarm system and take aforementioned items without my knowledge.  Good times.

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You Only Live Once

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

It was so nice when I was eight years old to have a set, clear answer to that question: “I want to be an astronaut.”

But we all know that it gets more complicated as life moves on.  Different desires and dreams are birthed in our hearts as we are exposed to new ideas and experiences.

Time management experts like Brian Tracy drive me crazy at times when…

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Singles Awareness Day

Q: “Dear Maggie, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and it always makes me depressed, because I thought I would have met someone by now, but I haven’t.  Do you have any advice?”

A: “Of course!  The truth is, Singles Awareness Day (or SAD, for short) has been tough on all of us at one point or another.  Every February, our mothers call us.  They make small talk for awhile, tell us about the…

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8 Reasons to Consider Buying a Home in Colonial Village (Part 4 of 4)

8 Reasons to Consider Buying a Home in Colonial Village (Part 4 of 4)

2. Earl Warren Elementary (and Joseph Bonnheim Elementary across the street) give the neighborhood a very family-oriented feel. When you start to get old like me (I just turned 30) it’s nice to hear the sound of children playing at recess.

1. I Work There!  I stay on top of all the housing inventory nearby, and it can pay huge dividends to work with a real estate agent who knows and loves his or…

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8 Reasons to Consider Buying a Home in Colonial Village (Part 3 of 4)

8 Reasons to Consider Buying a Home in Colonial Village (Part 3 of 4)

4. A Low Traffic Street Layout.  Many streets in Colonial Village were designed to end at 25th Ave or Vandenberg so that they don’t have through traffic.  This makes the area much safer for children on bikes and people walking their dogs.

3. A Working-Class Feel. Every morning, people get up and leave the house for work.  Around 5 or 6, they come home tired, and retire to the well-deserved…

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8 Reasons to Consider Buying a Home in Colonial Village (Part 2 of 4)

8 Reasons to Consider Buying a Home in Colonial Village (Part 2 of 4)

6. Access to Freeways and Sac State.  Colonial Village is just a short jaunt to Highway 50 and less than 10 minutes from 99.  Sacramento State University is just up 65th Expressway, making Colonial Village a great spot for students or families with students.

5. Mature Trees. Trees are not only beautiful and good for air quality, their size lets you know whether or not a neighborhood’s identity…

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That New Car Smell

Q: “Dear Maggie, I’m thinking about buying a new car, but I don’t know if I can afford it right now.   What should I do?”

A: “Well, I have a few thoughts.

It mostly depends on your dog.  Does he or she have enough space to run around in the back seat, leaving hair everywhere?  If so, why make a change now?

I’m also interested in the KPH of your current vehicle.  How many Kibbles Per Hour can your…

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50 Shades of Coal

Q: “Dear Maggie, I’m currently considering what I should ask Santa for this year.  Do you have any advice?”

A: It really starts with the classic question of whether or not you’ve been good this year.

If you’ve been good, maybe ask for a PS4, or some new clothes, or even a Red Rider twin-carbine range-model air rifle, with a compass in the stock.  If I had opposable thumbs, I would totally want…

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Helping Greg Sniff Out Great Homes

Q: “Dear Maggie, what is it like helping Greg find a great home for people?”

A: It’s a total blast.  This is what I live for!  That, and kibbles, naps, going on walks, a belly rub, chasing the ball, and another nap….but I digress.

The fact of the matter is, a dog’s perspective can be priceless when assessing the suitability of a home to the needs of our clients.  I give Greg reports on the…

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8 Reasons to Consider Buying a Home in Colonial Village (Part 1 of 4)

8 Reasons to Consider Buying a Home in Colonial Village (Part 1 of 4)

        8. Beautiful Earl Warren Park.  I love it when a park isn’t on a main thoroughfare; it keeps awareness of the park’s existence hyper-local.  This park also has a great playground for the kids!

7. Price Point.  Most homes in Colonial Villageare selling right now between $150,000 and $200,000.  This allows many working-class families the opportunity to have their part in the American Dream.

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No Guarantees in Sacramento Real Estate for a Seller

No Guarantees in Sacramento Real Estate for a Seller

No Guarantees in Sacramento Real Estate for a Seller.

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I Don't Mean to Wine, But I Need Your Help

I Don’t Mean to Wine, But I Need Your Help

I don’t know the first thing about wine.

I’ve had friends over the years say, “Here, try this one.  I’m sure you’ll like it.”  But to no avail.  It just wasn’t my thing.

So then comes the conundrum of trying to make this blog a great resource on a variety of topics, Zin and Merlot included.

Would you do me a favor and leave a comment on the Wineries Page? Sharing about your favorite places in…

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