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Beat High Rates: Buy a Home with an Assumable Mortgage

By Irik Edens | March 1, 2024

Beat High Rates: Buy a Home with an Assumable Mortgage   Dominate the Market: Secure a low interest rate in today’s high-rate climate. As interest rates soar, many homebuyers are feeling the pinch. But what if you could lock in a significantly lower rate, one untouched by the recent surge? The answer lies in assumable […]

Upgrade Your Home With These 2024 Design Trends

By Irik Edens | February 29, 2024

31 Jan 2024  by Irik Edens One of the best parts of owning a home is the freedom to make it truly your own with design choices that reflect your personality and lifestyle. Whether you lean toward contemporary design or a farmhouse aesthetic, your home is your canvas. Even so, it’s always smart to think about the long-term […]

Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers in 2024

By Irik Edens | January 20, 2024

01 Jan 2024  by Irik Edens A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward trajectory.1 In fact, since the Federal Reserve began its series of interest rate hikes in 2022, the combination of higher borrowing costs and record-high home prices has fostered the steepest […]

35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less

By Irik Edens | November 1, 2023

35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less 01 Nov 2023  by Irik Edens Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. And if you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furniture placement and décor before the ink dries on your offer letter. But before you run to the nearest home […]

Income properties are trendy. Is being a landlord right for you?

Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You?

By Irik Edens | October 2, 2023

Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You? 29 Sep 2023  by Irik Edens If the thought of investing your money into brick and mortar—or perhaps some stylishly-painted siding—excites you, join the club. Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans’ favorite ways to grow their wealth. In fact, over 70% of single-family rental […]

It’s a Great Time to Buy a New Construction Home (video)

By Irik Edens | September 18, 2023

Getting Preapproved For a Mortgage (video)

By Irik Edens | September 18, 2023

More PG&E Rate Increases (video)

By Irik Edens | September 18, 2023

Preparing a Home to Sell Advice (video)

By Irik Edens | September 18, 2023

Top 12 Common New Construction Defects (video)

By Irik Edens | September 18, 2023

Community

The Best Suburbs in the Sacramento Area (video)

By Irik Edens | September 18, 2023
Neighborhood gathering

The Benefits of Community Get-togethers

By Irik Edens | December 31, 2022

The Benefits of Community Get-togethers by Irik Edens | December 31, 2022 Community get-togethers are events that bring people from a specific community together in a social setting. There are many benefits to holding and attending these types of events: Community get-togethers provide an opportunity for people to connect with one another and build relationships. […]

Christmas Lights

Best Christmas Light Displays in the Sacramento Area

By Irik Edens | December 7, 2022

Best Christmas Light Displays in the Sacramento Area by Irik Edens | December 7, 2022 If you want to see some amazing Christmas light displays, plan a trip with some of these if not all of these addresses.   Antelope 3728 North Country Drive 7913 Eagle Peak Way   Auburn 22850 Sunset Ridge Drive   […]

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Folsom Favorite Cliff House Getting Exciting Makeover

By Irik Edens | March 12, 2024

Folsom Favorite Cliff House Getting Exciting Makeover A Local Landmark Transformed Link to Video Are you excited for a new restaurant in Folsom? If so, you’re in for a treat! The beloved Cliff House, a local landmark, is undergoing a major makeover and will soon be transformed into a new restaurant named Crawdads on the […]

Folsom Real Estate Market Update March 2024

By Irik Edens | March 12, 2024

In this video, I analyze the current trends in the Folsom housing market. Here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways: Market Overview Interest rates are higher than expected in 2024, which is keeping some buyers out of the market. This has resulted in a similar number of homes on the market compared to last year, […]

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