Gold Country Homes News


Large rooms, solar panels make Lincoln home cool haven

The home may be new, but showy custom colors and shimmering wood have visitors dreaming of vintage American Craftsman — with the most up-to-date appliances and amenities, of course.

Don’t blame the entire market slowdown on loss of tax credits

Home $$$ and Sense

 
Dear  Sue,Do you think that the expiration of the federal tax credit has caused the 25-percent decline in home sales?

Pair of agents join Sierra Brokers

People in Real Estate

 
Sierra Brokers Real Estate in Auburn has recently welcomed the addition of two new agents to its offices. Coming on board are Randy White and Melanie Cortez.

Not selling? Adjust the sales price seasoning

PCAR Forum

 
There are three basic ingredients in the recipe for selling a home — location, condition and price.

Wows abound inside Celtic Drive address

Drive past 2415 Celtic Drive and you will notice a beautiful 3,000-square-foot home in an upscale, extremely quiet neighborhood.

IRA money can’t pay down mortgage

Home $$$ and Sense

 
Dear Sue,I read one of your articles where you talked about self-directed IRAs. You said that the IRAs could be used to invest in real estate.

Keep yourself safe while putting the home up for sale

PCAR Forum

 
In these days of Internet scams and credit card fraud, we’re all a little more protective of our privacy.

Masters Club hosts round table event

Real Estate Briefs

 
On July 9 the Placer County Association of Realtors’ Masters Club invited all local real estate agents to its annual Round Table Breakfast, where four guest speakers addressed current industr

Bayville Court home offers beauty, privacy

Nearly two and a half meticulously manicured acres in Granite Bay — opportunities like this don’t happen every day.

Stewarts join Sierra Brokers Real Estate

People in Real Estate

 
Sierra Brokers Real Estate in Auburn recently welcomed Cindy and Gerry Stewart, a husband-and-wife team, who have professionally served the real estate community for several decades.

There’s options for that down payment

PCAR Forum

 
One way to get the best mortgage terms is to make a down payment of at least 20 percent.

Should income property be part of an investment portfolio?

Home $$$ and Sense

 
Dear Sue,The recent fluctuations in the stock market have made me nervous about keeping all of my money in stocks.

Pride of ownership evident in Lincoln home

Take a stroll down Harrison Avenue in Lincoln and it’s easy to see why residents love their neighborhood.

Short sales get a government tune-up

PCAR Forum

 
Federal foreclosure-prevention tactics have recently been expanded to encourage delinquent borrowers to avoid foreclosure by streamlining the short sale process.

Hardwood floors or laminate?

Dear Sue,I love reading your articles in Gold Country Homes in the Journal.