Yesterday I had the pleasure of facilitating some contractor visits and bids for one of my buyer clients who is relocating to Carmichael from another state. My buyer client was in town just for the day so we wanted to pack as much into a few hours as possible.  Flooring is among the home improvements that my client is considering before her family moves in.  Choosing between laminate and luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring can be a tough decision, but understanding key criteria can help you make the right choice for your home. A few things to consider: Durability and waterproofing ar ..read more

It is kinda neat and definitely an honor to be profiled in the Sacramento Real Producers Magazine. The article profiles the series of life events leading to my nearly 19-year career as a top-producing agent, as well as my passion for service to the Sacramento, California, and National Associations of Realtors, and advocacy on behalf of our profession. You can read the entire article here ..read more

I was featured this month in a Comstock's Magazine article about how potential home buyers can expand their options...It is no secret that our Sacramento real estate market is ever-changing, and we are approaching what is usually a really heated time of the year: spring. Buyers have surely been constrained by limited choices over the last year or so, and the increased interest rates definitely do not help affordability -- but there certainly are ways for buyers to win in this market. You can read the full article here. The data from the National Association of Realtors reinforces the wealth-b ..read more

Having been impeccably maintained by the original owners for over two decades, this 3 bedroom + den, 2.5 bathroom and 2,382 square foot Fair Oaks home is ready for a new owner. Venture inside the formal entry, and you will immediately fall in love with this home. The kitchen is the ideal place to prepare a gourmet meal, with granite counters, a center island, an expansive breakfast bar counter, abundant cabinets and a pantry – it opens to the great room and an eat-in nook and overlooks the backyard through a sunny bank of French doors and expansive windows. Retreat to the downstairs primary s ..read more

Lovingly maintained by the same family for nearly 6 decades, this impeccable 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, approximately 1,122sf South Land Park Estates home is the perfect blank canvas for your personal touch! Enter to find a spacious living room and cozy fireplace. The original wood floors gleam throughout. Through the dining room, you will find an adorable kitchen with a wall oven, separate cooktop, and lots of counter and storage space. Large hallway bedrooms, and a hallway bathroom with a separate tub and shower. Through the backdoor, you will find an large patio and backyard with lots of sunny ..read more

Your search is over! This exceptionally maintained Engle Oaks / Arden Arcade 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1533sf home is ready for a new owner! You will love the light and bright floorplan. Step inside the formal entry to find a large family room with a fireplace and large picture window overlooking the backyard. Remodeled kitchen with solid ceramic heat/stain-resistant counters, full backsplash, and stainless appliances. Formal dining area has exposed beam ceilings. Large hallway bedrooms, and remodeled hallway bathroom with a tub/shower combo and dual sinks. Enviable primary suite has an ensuit ..read more

Stunning single-level 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,752sf Fair Oaks home with unmatched style and features - many upgrades within the last 3 years abound! You will love the light and bright layout. Formal entry foyer, and to your left find a huge family room with high coffered ceilings, or straight ahead your enormous separate formal living room with handsome fireplace and wet bar. Fabulously renovated kitchen with abundant storage space, newer appliances, quartz counters and stone backsplash, and featuring a breakfast bar and eat-in dining area. Enviable primary suite has backyard access, with ro ..read more

This well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,339sf Churchill Downs Sacramento home is the perfect blank canvas for your personal touches. You will love the spacious, light and bright floorplan. Large living room overlooks the front yard and open floorplan flows into the kitchen and family room. Enviable kitchen features lots of counter space, breakfast bar, and has an adjacent formal dining area. Large hallway bedrooms! Primary suite has lots of closet space and an ensuite bathroom with dual sinks and a stall shower. Large covered patio space is the perfect place to enjoy coffee and con ..read more

This 3 bedroom + den, 2  bathroom, 1,639sf Park Meadows Elk Grove home is ready for a new beginning. This is the perfect blank canvas for your personal touches and with some TLC it will shine again. You will love the spacious, light and bright open layout. Enter to find a large great room with a cozy fireplace. Do not miss the den/front room through the double doors off the entryway that makes for a perfect 4th bedroom or home office! Spacious kitchen with an island, lots of counter space, and large pantry closet. Large hallway bedrooms and hall bathroom with roll-in shower. Lots of stor ..read more

Whether vacant or occupied, most homes will benefit from cost-effective minor repairs or improvements that will enhance your home's appeal to potential home buyers. Preparing your Sacramento home for sale doesn't have to break the bank. In my experience helping Sacramento sellers prepare their homes for sale, here are the top 10 budget-friendly upgrades that can help you maximize your home's value and make it more enticing to prospective buyers.  As a note -- as you work through the to-do list to prepare your home for sale, maintain a running record of what you have done to add to your ..read more