Is That a Water Heater in Your Bedroom Closet?   I got an opportunity to look at a vacant apartment unit in the Carmichael, CA area today. Though I went to look at the exterior siding that was rotted, I got a chance to view to inside that had been altered a bit in the past. The original two bedroom unit was transformed into a three bedroom by grabbing a bedroom from the adjoining unit; the remainder of that unit was converted into an office. To get to this extra bedroom you have to walk through a closet with the back wall removed. So the only access to the bedroom is through another bedroom; good way to find out when your kids get home I guess. Besides the strange layout, there was something that just didn’t look right in that extra bedroom. Though the entire property is on a boiler s... 02/13/2013

  How Does Your Maintenance Shop Look? I had to do some things over at an apartment complex in Carmichael, CA. I had to get to the boiler to shut down the water for a repair, and was told that the boiler room was in the back of the maintenance shop. No problem, I got a key and headed for the shop. The property recently got rid of their maintenance guy because he wasn’t very good. It looks like he wasn’t very organized either. I made it to the boiler room unharmed.   01/29/2013

Carmichael Short Sale / 4924 Heatherdale Ln. / Short Sale Specialist Our latest closed Carmichael Short Sale is 4924 Heatherdale Ln. With BAC 1st mortgage and servicing being released to OCWEN, our hard work had to be started from scratch. Despite the obstacles, in the end we were able to get our clients out from under $350,000 in debt with no liability for the unpaid balance or responsibility for the income taxes on the forgiven debt. If this sounded like the perfect Carmichael home or investment property for you don’t worry we have others. Check out what’s available in the below home search. Search for Carmichael Homes for Sale Whether you are looking for Carmichael Homes for Sale or interested in what your Carmichael Home will sell for, You’ve come to the right place As a Carmichael ... 01/26/2013

  Is Your Sacramento Vinyl Flooring Turning Black?   Often times we will see vinyl flooring turning black and showing through, usually this will happen near a source of water. Vinyl flooring around toilets and tubs is a prime location for this sort of discoloration. Water leaks and gets under the solid surface and accumulates underneath. This happens a lot, but what if there is no immediate source of water nearby? Why would flooring have discoloration in the middle of the room? The answer is not always easy to determine but the problem will continue until it is resolved. Moisture may be seeping up through the concrete slab through a crack or have a severely moist spot where moisture is being absorbed into the vinyl flooring. There are several possibilities and many different solutions t... 01/25/2013

Pacific Coast Group 916-787-1200 Wondering what your home in Carmichael is worth? CALL Pacific Coast Group at 916-787-1200 for a free, no obligation, professional value report on your home.  Provide the information above and we will do the rest! When you're looking for a partner to help you negotiate the complexities of selling a home, you've come to the right place. The experience, dedication and strong communication you'll receive here will help ensure the successful and profitable sale of your home! Contact Pacific Coast Group today...we're your positive, helpful partner in real estate! 01/16/2013

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Pacific Coast Group 916-787-1200 (To view the remaining 2 listings, click here) Ready to view these homes? Call us today at 916-787-1200, or click here to email, and we'll get your tour(s) scheduled. We look forward to helping you out!   01/07/2013

Pacific Coast Group 916-787-1200                                                               Click here to view the other 3 brand new listings in Carmichael.  If you'd like to schedule a tour of any or all of these homes, please call us at 916-787-1200, or click here to email. We are looking forward to assisting you! 01/02/2013

Pacific Coast Group 916-787-1200   CALL Pacific Coast Group at 916-787-1200 for a free, no obligation, professional value report on your home.  Provide the information above and we will do the rest. When you're looking for a partner to help you negotiate the complexities of selling a home, you've come to the right place. The experience, dedication and strong communication you'll receive here will help ensure the successful and profitable sale of your home: 1. The Local Advantage - Take advantage of a broad spectrum of technologies and tools to support the sale of your home from start to close. 2. Internet Advertising - Since the lion's share of home buyers starts their search on the internet, top placement on search engines is essential. You'll gain access to placement on Google, MSNBC,... 12/26/2012

That Drip Coming From Your Window May Be A Sign Of A Bigger Problem.   How many times have you had that little drop of water inside your window during a rain? Water damage to wood framing can result from that water that drips down to the window sill, or runs down the inside of the window from inside the sheetrock above. Do you wonder where that water leak is coming from? That is the important question, until the source of the water can be found and corrected, the problem will only get worse. The leak will get worse and there will be more water damage within the wall. This water damage can easily lead to mold and mildew on the sheetrock, insulation, and wall framing. Wood rot will usually be a part of the damage. A visual inspection of the exterior is a good start to detecting a leak. O... 12/21/2012

Pacific Coast Group 916-787-1200 Explore the Carmichael Real Estate Market with Us!     As an agent who's an expert in this local area, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. I am eager to serve you. Here are some of the things I can do for you: Find Your Next HomeYou need someone who knows this area inside and out! I can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home Sell a HomeWhen it's time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arr... 12/19/2012

    Looking for Walmart in Carmichael, CA? New Store Just Opened   Residents in the Carmichael area now have their own Walmart store, no need to drive across town to get those bargain Walmart products. The new store is located at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Manzanita Avenue in the Madison Manzanita Shopping Center.   Walmart Neighborhood Market 6005 Madison Avenue Carmichael, CA 95608   The new Walmart in Carmichael is open for business.   View Larger Map   11/19/2012

Carmichael Short Sale / 4924 Heatherdale / Short Sale Specialist Our latest approved Carmichael Short Sale is located at 4924 Heatherdale. Our challenge here was it was a Bank of America first, no second but as we were accepting an offer and initiating the Carmichael Short Sale the loan was sold to Ocwen. Now many have heard me say lately that Ocwen is my new favorite Short Sale Lender and this was another case of Ocwen being great to work with. The numbers made sense, they were prompt in getting back to us and 37 days after initiating with Ocwen we had our approval. Life is good If this sounded like the perfect Carmichael home or investment property for you don’t worry we have others. Check out what’s available in the below home search. Search for Carmichael Homes for Sale Whether you ... 09/27/2012

I'm such a sucker for a short sale happy ending. It's what makes doing my job worthwhile. I love calling my sellers toward the end of the day to tell them their short sale has closed. I get notices in the morning from title to let me know, for example, that a loan has funded. Once a loan has funded, barring unforeseen circumstances, that short sale is going to close escrow. We just closed a Carmichael short sale that had been a long emotional road for sellers. They struggled for months about whether to sell as a short sale, and foreclosure was coming up in a month or so. Read more about Can This Carmichael Short Sale Be Saved? 08/24/2012

  Can I get grab bars installed in my Sacramento shower?   There is a growing demand for the installation of grab bars in and around tubs and showers in Sacramento. Grab bars can be installed to help those that have difficulties getting in a tub or shower. Having something secure to hold on to while stepping into a tub can help to prevent injury in a slippery environment. Important points to remember when installing grab bars in tubs and showers. Mount the grab bars at an appropriate height – check with your local building department for suggested heights. It is ideal to mount the bars to framing members of the wall – try to hit the studs. Keep the water inside – No matter what the walls are made of, you will be drilling several holes in the wall – apply a good quality caulking at each ... 08/15/2012

An agent called Sunday afternoon to complain that a seller told him it was OK to show a home. This is a short sale in Carmichael. It is listed in MLS as an active short contingent. My seller recently moved, and the buyer's agent has been watering the lawn in the back because there is no automatic sprinkler. (Water is rationed this time of year in Sacramento as we're in our dry season with hot weather.) Far as I'm concerned, watering a lawn is going above and beyond the call of duty for this buyer's agent. That's a job for the seller, and it's the seller's responsibility to maintain the lawn during escrow. Even if the seller vacates the property, it doesn't mean the seller is no longer responsible for the home. But this buyer's agent offered to do it, and the seller accepted. I suspect t... 07/09/2012

You think you’ll try the self check out lane because you’re kind of in a hurry and with only a couple of items, it seems like the right thing to do. First, the scanner doesn’t read your bananas so you have to punch the numbers in manually, but because the code on the sticker is so small, you have to first get your reading glasses out so you can see it. The vodka you’re getting requires store authorization, so you’re waiting for the 16-year old bagger who’s talking to the 18-year old bagger, wondering if she likes him. Once he makes it over to your “quick” check out lane, he takes one looks, sees you’re old as the hills, and punches in some secret code so the vodka goes through. At this point, you just wanna throw the damn bananas and vodka in the car and get outta there, but then the li... 06/26/2012

When the 203k was first created it was clearly a product for the lower end homes. Not true today. Today we saw a 3900+ SF home in Roseville that neecs updating and an other home that is being upgraded to a 4,000 SF home in Carmichael. It just goes to show you that the 203k has evolved to something you can use in pretty much any neighborhood. The 4,000 SF home may be worth as much as $700,000 once it is completed. The Roseville home has a pool, and merely only needs a roof, though we will do quite a bit more to update it while we are at it. 05/21/2012

  You know you need to get your home looking its best before listing it with an agent. There may be a long list of things to do; painting your home probably needs to be done. A fresh coat of paint can do wonders toward making a home presentable for sale. Do I need to find a contractor who can paint, or can I do it myself and save some money?   Considering Painting Yourself? How large is the area to be painted? How much time do you have to take on this project? Do you have experience with a brush and roller? Are you equipped to paint it yourself? Can your time be better spent doing something else to get the home ready for sale?   Considering a professional painter? Do you know, or do you have a strong referral, someone who can do the job? Can the contractor produce referrals, proof of in... 05/20/2012

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