I recently did a Home Staging Report for a home owner that wanted some ideas to make her home stand out  when she was ready to list her home 3 months later.  It took me 2 hours to list off all the marketability points she needed to accomplish before her home was to be listed on the MLS.  The list included painting her home, which she did herself, planting flowers in her yard, mulching, rearranging her furniture, and buying some accent pieces to brighten up her home. We used all of her furnishings and even weeded some out in order to make the rooms look larger. I sent her some links to Target for some ideas on wall decor, so she knew the kind of look I wanted her home to have.  She was willing to buy accents and pillows that she would eventually take to her new home.  She duplicated thos... 10/08/2007

We have our latest numbers out for the Roseville real estate market, with yet another collectible John Lockwood talking head video. If you prefer to read the text instead of watching the television version, you can check that out here. Yes, I know, there are more entertaining videos out there, perhaps some day I'll think of a more creative use for them. Meantime, just to show you I understand the goal, how about a dog on a skateboard? 10/03/2007

Beautiful Single Story Townhouse! This home sits on a corner lot, and has been tastefully updated. It features new carpet, fresh paint, hardwood floors, crown molding,Large balcony and a 2 car garage. This is a private community that includes swimming and tennis. What a great place to call home! 09/25/2007

I've put together a couple of articles recently on the real estate market in Placer County. Actually, I should say I put together an article and a video of me being a Lockwood talking head, using our new BrokerCam(tm).(The story behind the BrokerCam is I really wanted a nice Web Cam, so now I'm a hundred bucks broker).Anyway, be that as it may, here's our update for the Placer County real estate market, August, 2007.The talking head version deals with one of Placer's major metropolitan areas, Roseville. 09/24/2007

Visit our new Web site dedicated exclusively to Sun City Roseville Residents and Real Estate.  Free monthly drawings and a wealth of news and information regarding Sun City Roseville.  Visit MySunCityRoseville.com today. 09/11/2007

Real Estate Solutions to maximize your net return.  This home seller hired me to help prepare their home for sale. They had nice things and just needed help deciding where to put everything to present their home in the best light. I spent 3 hours with them and prepared a list of things that they could do themselves and things that we could do that day. The transformation is apparent.           One Step Staging is a premier full service home staging company in Roseville, serving Placer County, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Sacramento and surrounding areas.  View our web site at One Step Staging for more examples of our work. 08/22/2007

Staged Home Went Pending in 20 daysLocation: Bridgeway IslandThis vacant mid priced home was listed by Debbie Salisbury Realtor of Keller Williams Realty and staged by One Step Staging a premier full service home staging company in Roseville, serving Placer County, Roseville, Rocklin, and surrounding areas. View our web site at www.OneStepStaging.com for more examples of our work. InformationContact InformationKathy Dyer916-258-1014OneStepStaging@comcast.netPricingAsking Price: $349,900.00Additional Pricing Information: Call Debbie Salibury for more information on this home. Keller Williams Realty916-768-5780 Property Location3501 Cooper Island RdWest Sacramento, CA 95671LinksOne Step StagingAlBright Cleaning ServicesFeaturesBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Year Built: 2003Subdivision: Bridgeway ... 08/22/2007

 Installing a fence, of one sort or another, is one of the basic urges of homeownership.  It doesn't matter whether you live in a detached or semi-detached home, a townhouse, or a historic urban rowhouse.  We all naturally crave the pleasure, privacy and increased security that comes from establishing borders, boundaries and visual barriers.   Fences come in every imaginable form.  And, each form has its purpose.    Hedges, house-high or diminutive, are living fences.  Some fences are nothing more than trellises to support climbing plants.  A stone wall, or stucco-covered concrete blocks, are both forms of fences.   Some fences, such as those made in Huckleberry Finn's day from painted pickets, or cast iron, are designed to capture a particular architectural period.   Some fence styles ... 06/19/2007

Roseville, located in Placer County California. This article is offered to help you become familiar with the different areas in Roseville while considering your Real Estate decisions on buying, selling or just visiting. Be sure to read more about Roseville, California.   City Officials have had a good vision while planning an ever growing City such as Roseville. Be sure to check out the City of Roseville website which is extremely helpful for those thinking of relocating, home buyers new to the area and Roseville residents, as well and the Roseville Chamber of Commerce. As you drive on the freeway, you can't help notice the large red icon for Roseville located in Sculpture Park which is also referred to as Olympus Point (sometimes). The official name of the big red structure is....find ... 06/11/2007

Ready or not summer is here!  And so is the fun! Just a note that the Placer County Fair in Roseville, CA will be June 21-24, 2007.  This years theme is Moovin' & Groovin'! Friday, June 22nd, is kids day, all kids 12 and younger will be admitted FREE! Visit the following link for all the details!Note: Save some money! Order tickets early, before June 20th, at a discounted rate!Bring the family, see you there!Placer County Fair 06/03/2007

Are you a Baby Boomer starting to look for an  Active Adult Community and thinking about where to retire near Sacramento, CA?   Placer County which is right next door to Sacramento is a great location to relocate. It is close to the Sacramento International Airport for all your traveling, close to the Roseville Galleria for shopping and quite a luscious assortment of restaurants to choose from, skiing in the Sierras or simply gathering for a round of golf in your own retirement community.   If one of you is 55+ then you qualify to move-in these retirement communities.    When you are ready, it would be my pleasure to help you with the purchase of your retirement home in an active adult community.  Be sure to read this great little article that I found on How to Retire Rich...are you pre... 05/29/2007

Your secret weapon... hire an experienced Stager!Home Staging benefits all houses, irrespective of price, location, style and condition. We are here to help you get your homes SOLD!!!  Don't try to Stage it yourself as these pictures show.  We can make your so-so home look fabulous.    You can have it look like this..... or we can make it look much more appealing!  Do you want your master to show like this... or warm and inviting like this?Realtors, don't miss out on the secret weapon, use a Stager to help you sell your homes!We are here to help you.  Let's work together to help get your houses SOLD!!!All you great AR Stagers out there... any other suggestions for our Realtors and WHY they need us? 04/21/2007

This weekend, April 20 thru April 22 is the Placer County Strawberry Festival in Roseville, CA. The Roseville Strawberry Festival is held at the Placer County Fairgrounds at 800 All American City Blvd. in Roseville, CA. Guess what is featured? Yes, Strawberries...tis the season! Can you hardly wait to taste Strawberry Shortcake, chocolate dipped Strawberries, Strawberry tea, Strawberry Margaritas and even Strawberry Beer.  I even heard there is Strawberry Pizza...Plus games, rides and contests and more. You can purchase tickets on-line or at the gate.After a great morning receiving an offer on house I have listed, presenting the offer and countering...I was off to enjoy the last day of the Strawberry Festival held at the Placer County Fair Grounds behind the Roseville Police Dept. The m... 04/20/2007

Are you a Baby Boomer starting to look for an  Active Adult Community and thinking about where to retire near Sacramento, CA? Placer County which is right next door to Sacramento is a great location to relocate. It is close to the Sacramento International Airport for all your traveling, close to the Roseville Galleria for shopping and quite a luscious assortment of restaurants to choose from, skiing in the Sierras or simply gathering for a round of golf in your own retirement community. If one of you is 55+ then you qualify to move-in these retirement communities. When you are ready, it would be my pleasure to help you with the purchase of your retirement home in an active adult community.  Be sure to read this great little article that I found on How to Retire Rich...are you prepared?I... 03/20/2007

Here you are, a Buyer, looking around on Craigslist looking for a new home to purchase. Better yet you check the Real Estate Services Link to see how much you qualify for first. You notice some super low rates and off you are making that phone call for more info. But, have you thought to check to see if they are licensed?Recently I was surfing around Craigslist in Sacramento and I decided to check the Department of Real Estate to check the status of some of these lenders, and you would be surprised by the number of Loan Brokers that are not licensed by the DRE.What prompted me to look was a posting from another individual that has mission to report unlicensed activity.What can you do? Here are some suggestions to help protect yourself. 1. Check and see if they are licensed. In Californi... 03/07/2007

Click here for information on the Sun City Roseville community.  You will find background information to Sun City Roseville as well as links to other information about Sun City Roseville. 02/14/2007

Roseville is an ever growing populated area located in Placer County and just 15 miles north of downtown Sacramento. It is split in half by Interstate 80 which tends to distinguish the pricing of the different areas. There is quite a mix of housing opportunities here in Roseville that has been well thought out by the city leaders. In 2005, the state tallied 42,219 residential units, 31,010 single homes, 1,082 attached homes, 9,584 apartments and 543 mobile homes...and growing. Roseville sports  zip codes 95661, 95678 and 95747.  The City shows its size by the the number of zip codes.Roseville's 95678 is located West of Hwy 80 was the first zip code for Roseville and is known as Central Roseville with affordable housing in the $300,000 range and 96747 is West Roseville with an average pr... 01/04/2007

Roseville, California is located just 16-18 miles north of Sacramento off of Interstate 80. This is a community that has been well planned for now and in the future. It is a growing City that has three zip codes of 95747, 95678 and 95661. Roseville offers a mix of housing opportunities from condos to gated communities from old town Roseville to the newer subdivisions. Click here for further information regarding Real Estate subdivisions and area information. In addition if you are interested in knowing the Real Estate Market Statistics for the Roseville area separated into each of the three zip codes be sure to check here each month for an update to see what homes have sold for, homes in pending sale and homes that are for sale.The students living in Roseville attend either Dry Creek Jo... 11/10/2006

Why is it that we don't see more neighborhoods implement the "Neighborhood Watch" signs in the area.  Is it difficult to get started?  Are we not communicating with our neighbors?  Is it that we only have time to just get the car started and get going to work and stop by Starbucks on our way??I would think that more realtors need to be involve with the process and help the community stay safer.  It worries me to see all of the bad news about children being hurt by some stranger lurking in the neighborhood.If this is to much to ask of a realtor to help with the project then my I suggest getting the neighborhood involved with the animal shelters and getting a dog to help protect the property.  They are the un-sung hero's.My thoughts on "Neighborhood Watch".  10/05/2006

New Developments in West Roseville, CA Let's talk about New Developments in West Roseville, CA. A new vision for Placer County and great opportunity to become the NEXT Palo Alto, CA.  This is what the new developments will offer Placer County within Placer Ranch, Fiddyment Farms & West Park.  We will be able to start the process of people being close to all of the resources needed at hand instead of having to get in a car and travel for 10 to 30 minutes to get the necessities of everyday living.  I wanted to express that having a community within these developments that provides a means to walk within the community to restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment was the best thing that could have happen to the area.  As a result we look forward to our property values going up, up, up. The ... 10/05/2006