Citrus Heights Short Sale / 6507 Donegal Dr. / Short Sale Specialist Our latest closed Citrus Heights Short Sale is 6507 Donegal Dr. Invested by CalHFA, with a buyer falling out in the 11th hour, this owner occupied cash offer only condominium was no cake walk. Despite our dilemmas, we had a new buyer in 3 days allowing us to still close on time. Due to our clients hardship being geographic distance and they wanted to remain current, they were able to purchase a new home right away. If this sounded like the perfect Citrus Heights home or investment property for you don’t worry we have others. Check out what’s available in the below home search. Search for Citrus Heights Homes for Sale As a Citrus Heights Short Sale Specialist we know the ins and outs of Citrus Heights Short Sales. Havin... 01/29/2013

  Adding a Dishwasher in an Apartment Kitchen in Sacramento   This is not the first dishwasher installation in an apartment for me, I’ve added hundreds. I not talking about just replacing a dishwasher, I’m talking about cutting into the cabinets and making room for a dishwasher that does not yet exist. There are older communities that did not have a dishwasher when originally built, but the current market expects to have one when they move in. Today when looking under the kitchen sink for the water and electrical points of connection, I discovered that there was a repair in the area under the sink. I could see that the garbage disposal was plugged into the wall. Here is what I saw.   It looks as though someone patched the wall at the back of the cabinet with wall compound but didn’t hav... 01/24/2013

Citrus Heights Short Sale / 7996 Copperwood Dr. / Short Sale Specialist Our latest Citrus Heights Short Sale is located at 7996 Copperwood Dr. Citrus Heights CA. A great 2013 sf 4 bedroom 3 bath, this property is priced to sell and will not last long. We expect multiple offers. For property details and to set up a private showing call us today at 916-779-6117. You’ll be glad you did Don’t miss the Virtual Tour Search for Citrus Heights Homes for Sale As a Citrus Heights Short Sale Specialist we know the ins and outs of Citrus Heights Short Sales. Having worked with all the major servicers like Ocwen, Wells Fargo and Chase, plus most of the other servicers such as Greentree, PNC, US Bank and others, not to mention all types of Citrus Heights Short Sales including FHA, VA and HELOC second... 01/23/2013

Citrus Heights Short Sale / 5607 Gitta Ria Ct  / Short Sale Specialist Our latest approved Citrus Heights Short Sale is 5607 Gitta Ria Ct. With a Bank of America first mortgage only this should have been a slam dunk. The one thing you can always count on at Bank of America is inconsistent change. We certainly had our fair share in this transaction but at the end of the day we have our approval and have kept another family from foreclosure If this sounded like the perfect Citrus Heights home or investment property for you don’t worry we have others. Check out what’s available in the below home search. Search for Citrus Heights Homes for Sale Whether you are looking for Citrus Heights Homes for Sale or interested in what your Citrus Heights Home will sell for, You’ve come to the right pla... 01/16/2013

  They’re just straps, how hard can it be? Earthquake strapping of water heaters is required in Sacramento County; it may be required in your county if you are in California. Most building departments have required a building permit for the installation or replacement of water heaters. For those of us who have strapped many water heaters, the idea that a building permit is required seems extreme. Having seen some poor installations, maybe a building permit is necessary to get the proper strapping done. This photo is NOT the correct installation of earthquake strapping of a water heater!   Here is what needs to be done: Originally Posted by 2010 California Plumbing Code, 508.2 508.2 Protection from Seismic Damage. Water heaters shall be anchored or strapped to resist horizontal displacem... 10/27/2012

Citrus Heights Short Sale / 6411 Twin Wood Way / Short Sale Specialist Our latest closed Citrus Heights Short Sale is 6411 Twin Wood Way in Citrus Heights CA. This was the case of a Greentree first and Bank of America second. The negotiations naturally were hung up with Bank of America but at the end of the day we were able to help this nice young family walk away from over $300,000 in debt with no liability for the deficiency or income taxes on the forgiven debt. With a fresh start financially these nice folks will be able to buy again in as little as 3 years. What a great feeling to be able to help these great people If this sounded like the perfect Citrus Heights home or investment property for you don’t worry we have others. Check out what’s available in the below home search. Searc... 10/14/2012

  It’s not raining in Sacramento, why worry about rain gutters?   Nobody in Sacramento seems to notice their rain gutters until it starts raining. When it does rain and the leaks and clogs occur, they wish that they had done something earlier in the year. Well, that time of year is now. It is a beautiful fall day in Sacramento, let’s look at the gutters.   Check for gutters that have signs of leaking. Rusty gutter areas are the first place to look. Once the rust is visible on the outside, the rust has already penetrated the steel wall and will leak. If the rust is still in the early stages, you may be able to temporarily patch the gutter to add to the life of the gutter. If you have Oak trees, you will likely experience an accelerated failure rate. The acids produced by the trees are to... 10/10/2012

Citrus Heights Short Sale / 6411 Twin Wood Way / Short Sale Specialist Our latest approved Citrus Heights Short Sale is 6411 Twin Wood Way Citrus Heights CA. Another great story. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home was 50% upside down. The sellers no longer could afford the payments and with little or no chance of them ever recouping their initial investment a short sale was in order. With a Greentree first and a Bank of America second mortgage all told we have approval in less than 60days. A happy home buyer is getting their first home and the sellers are getting a fresh start financially – how great it that?! If this sounded like the perfect Citrus Heights home or investment property for you don’t worry we have others. Check out what’s available in the below home search. Search for Citrus Heig... 10/02/2012

Citrus Heights Short Sale / 6507 Donegal Dr / Short Sale Specialist Our latest approved Citrus Heights Short Sale is 6507 Donegal Dr Citrus Heights CA. This is a great story. The seller bought this Citrus Heights Condo when he was single. In the five years since he not only got married but had a child with his new wife and got a dog. As you can imagine this 2 bedroom condo was getting a little tight. Owing more than twice what he owed their thoughts of moving to a better area to raise their son looked bleak. He had a CalHFA loan and wanted to stay current to protect his credit. As fate would have it we were able to find a cash buyer for his unit, get the short sale approval from CalHFA and he never missed a payment. What a great outcome for this young family. They are walking away from ... 09/23/2012

How is your Curb Appeal?    I have been driving past the property for years and seeing this roof get worse over time. The sagging roof has got to be the reason why this small commercial building has been on the market for years. Maybe it would make sense to demo the building and just sell / lease the land. I doubt if the building has any curb appeal at all at this point.   What do you think? Demo the building or leave it as is?     08/11/2012

  Kool and the Gang with The Commodores On Saturday, September 8th, Kool and the Gang with The Commodores Band will be playing at the Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights, CA I had the opportunity to see Kool and the Gang perform before Van Halen earlier this year, they were great! Young and energetic on the stage, two of the original members are still doing the deal. This should be a fun show for those that were lucky enough to be a part of that era.     Sunrise Mall has set up a temporary outdoor facility for the Sunrise at Night Concert Series.     View Larger Map   Kool & the Gang Website: www.koolandthegang.com The Commodores Website: www.myspace.com/thecommodoresnow   08/10/2012

  Lonestar with and the Charlie Daniels Band coming to Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights  I never use to be a big fan of country music but my boys have really gotten into it. I find myself not only listening to it, but identifying song and enjoying it. On Friday August 10th, Lonestar and the Charlie Daniels Band will be playing at the Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights, CA Sunrise Mall has set up a temporary outdoor facility for the Sunrise at Night Concert Series.     View Larger Map   Lonestar Website: www.lonestarnow.com Charlie Daniels Band Website: www.charliedaniels.com   08/09/2012

  Reasons to Keep Plants Away From Your Home   You have decided to improve your landscaping around your home; this will likely improve your curb appeal, add value to your home and make the property more aesthetically pleasing. Congratulations on your efforts. Just make sure you think it through. The improvement in landscaping will continue to growth in size for years to come. Before purchasing the plants, research the growth of the plants that you are considering. What sounds like a good idea right now may be a problem in the future. If you are not sure, ask someone who knows better. This extra effort is well worth it. We recently were asked to remove a few plants that were planted near the front of the home. If you look at the picture, the plants are obviously over grown and probably c... 07/28/2012

  Sacramento General Contractor Repairs Wood Rotted Pergolas I was asked to look at this pergola in a Sacramento Apartment Community, it had a lot of dry rot damage. The rotted wood has raised safety concerns and will be replaced or repaired soon.   Wikipedia defines a Pergola this way: A pergola, arbor or arbour is a garden feature forming a shaded walkway, passageway or sitting area of vertical posts or pillars that usually support cross-beams and a sturdy open lattice, often upon which woody vines are trained. As a type of gazebo, it may also be an extension of a building, or serve as protection for an open terrace or a link between pavilions.   07/16/2012

  Where do I look for exterior dry rot damage?   Most owners have a good idea about whether or not they have dry rot and water damage to their home or business. The area of wood is soft, falling apart, or even missing. When it is discovered, you wonder how you missed seeing it for so long. I’m often asked, “Where should I look for dry rot damages?” If you’ve ever seen a home inspection or termite report, rotted wood can happen anywhere water and wood meet. Wood that is exposed to water will eventually lead to a problem. There are areas that this is more likely to occur, and that is near the ground. That’s right, the bottom of the trim boards, the first row of siding, the bottom of the door can all be problem areas. Why is this? Several reasons…. This is where the soil is most likely to ... 05/19/2012

Citrus Heights, CA 95610 - Leatherby's Family Creamery (Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant) There is nothing more enticing on a warm day than a visit to Leatherby's Family Creamery at the corner of Antelope Road and Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights, CA (just south of Roseville, CA) for a potpourri salad and a chocolate ice cream sundae with Leatherby's famous creamy peanut butter topping...and whipped cream! Leatherby's Family Creamery - 7910 Antelope Road, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Leatherby's Family Creamery - Potpourri Salad (Egg Salad, Crab Salad & Tuna Salad) Leatherby's Family Creamery - Chocolate Ice Cream Sundae with Creamy Peanut Butter Topping Leatherby's Family Creamery 7910 Antelope Road, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (916) 729-4021 04/28/2012

I found this the other day - reflections I wrote in 1998 on how the parents banded together at Cambridge Heights Elementary in Citrus Heights, CA, to improve the playgrounds, purchase tech equipment, and even bought a building back in the 1990's.  It's awe inspiring for me to remember these days. Many kids went on to Del Campo High School, retaining their friendships and bonds through the years, as you can see by the photo below of the Del Campo class of 2005 Cambridge Kids. Here is the article I wrote for the Cougar News, Spring 1998, at Cambridge heights Elementary School. Reflecting Over The Years, by Sally Dunbar, PTA/PFC Historian When I became involved in Cambridge Heights PTA the kindergarten playground had a collection of 20 year old antiquated steel gizmos and a dilapidated log... 04/18/2012

  Can you help me with a soft spot that I have?   I got a call from an apartment manager; one of the units had a soft wet spot in the bathroom ceiling near the exhaust fan. I verified that there was moisture in the drywall and that it was discolored. Since it was an upstairs unit I was able to get into the attic crawl space. I knew from experience that there was no plumbing or drain lines in that area. I assumed that since it was near the exhaust fan in the bathroom ceiling, there must have been a leak in the roof boot. After crawling up and looking at the discoloration under the insulation, there was no evidence of a leak at the roof. So where was the water coming from? It wasn’t a stream of water but the area was moist. After climbing down and talking to the tenant about the use of th... 03/29/2012

     I was driving down the road in the rain and looked over to see this truck next to mine. I saw the Irish Construction logo and knew that I get a photo of this for a St. Patrick’s Day post. Hope that your day is enjoyable, whether you are Irish or not. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 03/16/2012

  I was asked to repair a dumpster enclosure at an apartment community, the garbage truck knocked over the concrete block wall. I got a signed contract right way, and I said I would begin work the next day. I thought that it would be best for all concerned if the area looked normal again. After scheduling the start of the dumpster enclosure repair, I checked the weather and there was a 100% chance of rain. Sure, I could have re-scheduled but where is the challenge in that? We came up with a plan to build a temporary cover over the work area while we were working, taking it down at night to be safe. The regional manager happened to stop by and was surprised that we were doing the job despite the rain. She was thrilled that it was getting done so quickly, but jokingly made a comment about... 03/15/2012