Land for sale in Loomis and Auburn: what to check before you buy
Weighing land for sale in Loomis or Auburn? Check zoning, wells and septic, legal access, fire hazard zones and insurance before you make an offer.
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Notes from the market
Weekly market notes, neighborhood deep dives, and plain-English real estate writing from Broker Ken Patterson and Associate Broker Charlotte Mason.
How do I know what to sell my house for? Pricing, explained
How do I know what to sell my house for? Learn how comparable sales, condition, Prop 13 assessed values and public records shape a Placer County listing price.
Read the post →Holiday lights in Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln: a guide to a fun evening out
Plan an evening of Christmas lights in Roseville, CA, with this year's Roseville and Rocklin tree lighting details, what to watch for in Lincoln and tips for a calm drive.
Read the post →Roseville vs Rocklin: how the two cities compare for home buyers
Roseville vs Rocklin for home buyers: electric providers, freeway and rail access, Mello-Roos and HOA checks, parks, trails and how to compare homes.
Read the post →New construction homes in Roseville and Rocklin: bring your own agent
New construction homes in Roseville CA and nearby: how to register your own agent, read builder contracts, plan inspections and ask about Mello-Roos.
Read the post →Should I sell my house now? How to decide in Placer County
Should I sell my house now? A Placer County framework for weighing your next home, equity, loan rate, timing, taxes and the rent-or-sell trade-off.
Read the post →Sun City Lincoln Hills vs Sun City Roseville: how they compare
Sun City Lincoln Hills and Sun City Roseville compared: size, home plans, amenities, how each HOA works and how to review its documents before you buy.
Read the post →Placer County property taxes: how your bill is worked out, when it is due and how to estimate it
How Placer County property tax works: the Prop 13 general levy, voter-approved bonds, Mello-Roos, due dates, supplemental bills and how to estimate your tax.
Read the post →Moving from the Bay Area to Roseville: what changes, and what to plan
A practical guide to moving from the Bay Area to Roseville: commute options, Roseville Electric and utilities, Mello-Roos and HOA checks, remote buying.
Read the post →How to choose a realtor to sell your home: questions that matter
How to choose a realtor to sell your home: questions to ask, flat-fee vs full-service, and California disclosure rules for selling without an agent.
Read the post →55+ communities in Roseville, CA: Sun City Roseville and more
Guide to 55+ communities in Roseville, CA: Sun City Roseville, The Club at WestPark, age rules under federal and state law, and HOA documents to review.
Read the post →Mello-Roos in Roseville: what it is and how to check a home
Mello-Roos in Roseville explained: what a Community Facilities District special tax is, how it differs from property tax, and how to check a home before you buy.
Read the post →Placer County housing market: August 2026 report
Placer County housing market for August 2026: what C.A.R. county data and Freddie Mac rate figures measure, and how buyers and sellers can use them.
Read the post →First-time home buyer in Placer County: programs and first steps
Guide for a first time home buyer in Placer County: how programs define first-time, where to check eligibility, and steps from pre-approval to offer.
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