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Sacramento Real Estate Videos Indexed

July 21st, 2010 categories: Home Buyer, Relocating, Sacramento Real Estate Videos, Seller

Below are a few video links Sacramento Realtor ®, Gena Riede of Riede Real Estate has for home buyers, home sellers, homeowners and those relocating to the Sacramento and surrounding areas with a brief explanation of each video as well as those videos that apply to neighborhoods.

Home Buyer Videos (Click links below)

Why Home Buyers Should Get a Home Warranty - Why a home warranty is important and what 2 things break down the most in a home or condo

Are YOU Throwing Away $10,000? video reminding Sacramento homebuyers of the CA first time home buyer tax credit

What Makes A Good Home Buyer? Video shares who is a serious home

Do You Know What Home Buyers MUST Have? This video talks about home insurance

What Makes A Good Home Buyer? Video shares who is a serious home buyer that has seen a lender

Sacramento Home Buyers Need to Check Out Neighborhoods Video about how important a neighborhood is and what to check out.

Number 1 Question Home Buyers Ask Video about when a home buyer gets their keys to their new home

Exciting NEWS For Home Buyers! Video about home buyers getting a break with FHA, only have to put down 3.5% and the Federal tax credit.

New Home Buyer Requirements Hurt Home Buyers Video about the difficulty sometimes FHA home buyers have getting their loan

Are Banks Discriminating Against VA Homebuyers? Video with VA home buyers who are sick and tired of not being accepted on contracts due to them getting a VA loan

Big Tip for New First Time Homebuyers Video for home buyers when writing offers on homes for sale

A Home Buyer MUST Do! Video about all the things a home buyer should check out BEFORE buying a home or condo

Short Sales Are NOT Short Video explaining Short Sales for home buyers

Number 1 Key to Success Video to help home buyers have a successful experience buying a home or condo.

Sacramento Home Buyers Having Hard Time Getting Accepted Video sharing how many homes are for sale and how difficult home buyers are having getting their offers accepted.

If You Are A Homebuyer, Do You Know the 90 Day Rule? Video explaining the 90 day Flip rule and what it means for the home buyer

Sacramento Home Buyer Real Estate Questions Video about home buyer deposit checks and what is single agency and dual agency

Home Buyers Have You Checked Your Realtor’s License Video about how important it is to check and make sure your Realtor has a license and where to check it out

Sacramento Short Sale Tip Video giving Short Sale Tip for all the home buyers writing offers and the mindset you need to have

Real Estate Tip for Sacramento Home Buyer Video about disclosures you receive when as a home buyer your offer is accepted and contingencies.

Tip for Sacramento Real Estate Home Buyers - Video about real estate in Sacramento and what banks are charging home buyers on their acceptance and what this means for home buyers

Sacramento Home Buyers Need Pest Inspections - Video on the importance of a Pest Inspection for all home buyers buying a house or condo

Who PAYs the Realtor? Video explaining who pays for the Realtor to help you, the home buyer

You Can’t Be A Toast Watcher and Buy A Short Sale Video explaining Short Sales and the process of a Short Sale

Home Buyers Protect Your Rights-Sign Petition - Video on what HVCC has done to the home buyers

What Every Home Buyer Must Do - Video explaining Good Faith Deposit Checks and how much money a home buyer needs when making an offer on a house or condo

What Gives A Home Buyer Peace of Mind? - Video about Home Warranty and why it is so important

Sacramento Short Sales & MORE $$$ for Home Buyers - Video about Federal tax credit and the moratorium on Foreclosures and how Short Sales will be taking over the real estate market

Home Buyer Etiquette - Video that every home buyer needs to watch that explains when to call a Realtor

Don’t Buy a House BEFORE you Do This - Video for home buyers thinking of buying a house or condo and what you need to do BEFORE you ever decide on a neighborhood.

Roseville Real Estate Chit Chat - Video explaining market statistics and how those numbers may be helpful when thinking of purchasing a house or condo

Why Home Buyers End Up With No House - Video that every home buyer should listen to that explains why some home buyer that were approved for a loan ended up not getting their loan and how to avoid that

1st Time Home Buyer Talks About Buying Foreclosed Home - Video of a Natomas home buyer who just had her home inspection on her bank owned home and how she qualified for the First Time Home Buyer tax credit.

Who Is A First Time Home Buyer - Video explaining who is a 1st Time Home Buyer…you will be surprised at who is considered a First Time Home Buyer

Home Buying in Sacramento - Video explaining what happens next when a home buyer gets their offer accepted

Sacramento Home Buyer Tip - Video explaining multiple offers and how you as a home buyer needs to be properly prepared so your offer is accepted

Sacramento Home Buyers Need Home Inspections - Video explaining the importance of a home inspection whether it is a bank owned home, a Short Sale, a traditional home sale or a new builder home.

Want to Buy a House and Get $18,000? - Video detailing the $18,000 Home Buyer tax credit

Sacramento Realtor Shares Home Buyer Tip - Video about how important it is for all home buyers to get PreApproved by a Lender BEFORE looking at homes for sale

How To Have Peace of Mind When Buying a Home - Video explaining why it is important to have a home inspection

Two Very Lucky Home Buyers in Roseville CA - Video of two First Time Homebuyers at Title while signing their documents and the escrow officer explaining the different ways a home buyer can take Title

Elk Grove CA Real Estate - Video about a bank owned home a home buyer bought

Sacramento Condo Buyer for Sac State - Video about parents buying a condo for their son who attends Sac State

Sacramento Bank Owned REO Homes For Sale - Video about bank owned homes requesting home buyers be PreApproved by your own Lender and their Lender

Sacramento Home Buyer Finally Gets His House - Video about a bank owned Curtis Park home & the buyer gets his key

Sacramento Realtor Talks About First Time Home Buyer - Video about foreclosed, bank owned homes and some banks not accepting offers when home buyers ask for assistance in closing costs

Homeowners Videos

Why Home Buyers Should Get a Home Warranty - Interview with Fidelity National Home Warranty asking what is covered on a home warranty plan and the importance of having a home warranty.

Don’t Wait Till It Costs You MORE! This video shares an important homeowner tip about painting your home and keeping up with normal maintenance

Who Are The People in YOUR Neighborhood? Video about how important your neighborhood looks and how you can help build your equity

Money Saving Tip For Homeowners Video helping homeowners save money by checking their gutters

Do You Want To Save Money? Video helping homeowners about what not have in your backyard, standing water

Kitchen Tip That Can Save You Money Video to help homeowners with kitchen tip by installing money saving safety flood kit

Want to Know A Real Estate Tip to Save You Money? Video on what every homeowner should do to take care of their home.

Did You Check Your Property Tax Bill? Video for homeowners and how you should ALWAYS check your property tax bill…mistakes are made

New Homeowners Get Lien Notices - Video about how some new homeowners are getting lien notices when buying a bank owned, REO home

Double Check Your Property Taxes - Video of the importance that all homeowner should check their property taxes each year. When a mistake is made unfortunately if not caught in time, the state does not return your money.

Why is This Sacramento 1st Time Home Buyer Smiling? - Video of a new 1st Time homeowner in Sacramento

Home Seller Videos

Showing Homes For Sale in Folsom CA Video for home seller about including more information on MLS and how home sellers should be proofing what their Realtor has put into the MLS

Sacramento Realtor in Greenhaven With Seller Tip Video taken in Greenhaven, The Pocket area sharing a real estate tip on selling your home. The neighborhood is what the home buyer is looking at.

Early Bird Gets $10K Tax Credit So HURRY Video regarding the $10,000 State Tax Credit

What Every Short Sale Seller Should Know Video for Short Sale sellers about tax implications

Sacramento Short Sale Agent Helps Home Sellers Video sharing how this Sacramento Realtor is now a CDPE, Certified Distressed Property Expert helping homeowners having trouble paying their mortgage payment to avoid foreclosure by selling as a Short Sale

Before You List Your House For Sale - Video for all home sellers about what you should do BEFORE you list your home for sale with a Realtor. Have you Googled your Realtor’s name?

Is A Short Sale Different When It’s A Rental? - Video for sellers owning investment properties who are having trouble paying their mortgage and need to sell as a Short Sale.

Neighborhood Videos

Sneak Preview of Pilot Hill Home Coming! Video about Pilot Hill, CA about upcoming home for sale

Whitney Oaks in the Sierra Foothills of Rocklin Video of Whitney Oaks master-planned community in Rocklin

Introducing the Haunted Mansion Buyer Video of the a haunted house and the home buyer that bought the Snowball Mansion.

Home Buyers Love Rancho Murieta, CA - Video about Rancho Murieta, a master-planned gated and guarded community

Why I Bought A Home in Roseville CA - Video from a new homeowner in Roseville, CA telling home buyers why he and his wife bought a home in Roseville.

Sacramento Affordable Neighborhood: Hollywood Park - Video of Hollywood Park, a Sacramento neighborhood

Featured Neighborhood in Sacramento: River Park - Video of River Park, a Sacramento neighborhood

River Park, A Secret Neighborhood in Sacramento - 2 Videos of River Park and some of the neighbors in this Sacramento neighborhood

Come Take A Tour of Home Buyer’s New Loft - Video of the new lofts for sale at Ironworks in West Sacramento, CA

Tour Land Park Homes in Sacramento - Video of Land park, a Sacramento neighborhood

Land Park Home of the BEST Neighborhood Park! - 2 Videos of the amenities you will find in Land Park, a Sacramento neighborhood along with a few of the homes in Land Park

Land Park, An Outstanding Neighborhood in Sacramento - Video tour of Land Park and a few of the homes you will find in this Sacramento neighborhood along with a little nostalgia of Tower Cafe

Come Take A Look At Land Park in Sacramento - Video of some of the many homes in Land Park, a Sacramento neighborhood

Freeport Bakery is Your Tasty Neighbor in Land Park and Curtis Park - Video and interview of the trainer at the Freeport Bakery in Land Park

Sacramento Real Estate Got The Scoop - Video of Curtis Park neighborhood in Sacramento and an interview of Taylors Market on Freeport.

A Hidden Treasure in Sacramento, Land Park - Video of South Land Park at Le Rivage Hotel

Ever Considered Buying a Loft? - Video of Lofts in West Sacramento

Featured City ~ Elk Grove, California - 3 Videos introducing Elk Grove, CA a Sacramento neighborhood

Elk Grove California Overview - Video of Old Town Elk Grove, a Sacramento neighborhood

Rancho Murieta California Is A Secret - A Video of Rancho Murieta, a gated guarded Sacramento master-planned community.

Wilton California Country Living At Its Best - Video of Country living in Wilton, a Sacramento neighborhood

Tour Granite Bay California - Video of some of the BEST Granite Bay neighborhoods

Tour West Roseville for Homes 95747 - Video of some of the neighborhoods in West Roseville

Central Roseville Tour 95678 - Video of Central Roseville, the Downtown of Roseville

Roseville CA Home Buyer - Video of some Great neighborhoods in and master planned communities in Roseville

Roseville California …Best Shopping, Dining and Living - 3 Videos and highlights of Roseville, CA

Celebrate the Holidays in Sacramento - Video of East Sacramento homes in the Fab 40’s

New To California ~ Relocating - Video of some of my favorite places in Sacramento

Elk Grove Real Estate - Video highlighting Elk Grove

Elk Grove, CA Real Estate Is HOT - 3 Videos of Downtown Elk Grove, and neighborhoods in each of the 3 zip codes in Elk Grove

It Took A Village to Make A Park in Elk Grove CA - Video of what happens when a neighborhood community gets together to make things happen

Home Buyers and Home Sellers Videos

Choose YOUR Realtor Wisely A video helping both home buyers and home sellers to understand the importance of making good choices when choosing a Realtor

Sacramento Homeowner and Home Buyer Yard Tip - Video for homeowners and home buyers real estate tip about the backyard

Relocating Videos ( Be sure to watch Neighborhood Videos)

Buying A Home in Sacramento vs East Coast This video discusses the differences in closing on a house/condo in Sacramento

Miscellaneous Videos

Sacramento Reverse Mortgage Tip - Everything you always wanted to know about Reverse Mortgage and how it helps the senior to live out those Golden Years in style.

Is A Short Sale Different When It’s A Rental? How the banks look at aninvestor versus a homeowner who is having trouble paying their house payment.

Sacramento Real Estate in The Dark? Video about 2010 real estate predication by Sacramento Realtor

Future of Sacramento Real Estate - Video about the future of Sacramento Real Estate

Roseville Strawberry Festival for Mother’s Day Weekend - Video about the annual Strawberry Festival in Roseville, CA

A Day With A Sacramento Realtor - Video of what a Realtor does on a typical day

Sacramento Real Estate Christmas - Video for all the readers during the Christmas holidays

Sacramento Bank Owned Foreclosed Homes For Sale - Video of the in’s and out’s of bank owned foreclosed homes

Come Take A Ride With Sacramento Realtor - Video explaining what a bank owned home looks like

Happy Sacramento Halloween - A Midtown Sacramento Haunted House raising money for a good cause

Christmas Fun in Sacramento - A Holiday message

I hope you find these real estate videos helpful and bookmark this to come back for future reference. I’ll be adding to it.

Authored by Gena Riede | Discussion: 2 Comments »

Sacramento Home Seller Video Tips

July 14th, 2010 categories: Sacramento Real Estate Videos, Seller

Below are video links for Sacramento home sellers. These real estate videos are designed to help home sellers with real estate tips from Sacramento Realtor ®, Gena Riede

There are real estate video tips for home buyers, relocating tips with neighborhood videos and homeowner real estate tips, as well.

Home Seller Videos (Click video links below)

Choose YOUR Realtor Wisely A video helping both home buyers and home sellers to understand the importance of making good choices when choosing a Realtor

Sacramento Homeowner and Home Buyer Yard Tip - Video for homeowners and home buyers real estate tip about the backyard

Showing Homes For Sale in Folsom CA Video for home seller about including more information on MLS and how home sellers should be proofing what their Realtor has put into the MLS

Sacramento Realtor in Greenhaven With Seller Tip Video taken in Greenhaven, The Pocket area sharing a real estate tip on selling your home. The neighborhood is what the home buyer is looking at.

Early Bird Gets $10K Tax Credit So HURRY Video regarding the $10,000 State Tax Credit

What Every Short Sale Seller Should Know Video for Short Sale sellers about tax implications

Before You List Your House For Sale - Video for all home sellers about what you should do BEFORE you list your home for sale with a Realtor. Have you Googled your Realtor’s name?

Is A Short Sale Different When It’s A Rental? Video for investment properties where an investor needs to sell as a Short Sale

Other Real Estate Videos

Sacramento Videos For Homeowners

Sacramento Videos for Home Buyers

Sacramento Home Seller Video Tips

Authored by Gena Riede | Discussion: Comments »

Lebron James, Over-Improvement & Sacramento Real Estate

July 12th, 2010 categories: Remodel

Today, Sacramento Real Estate Voice has a guest writer. Ryan Lundquist is a Sacramento appraiser whom I have asked to join us today with a special article I hope you all enjoy….take it away Ryan.

The big news today was that Lebron James would be moving on from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Miami Heat. Even if you’re not a sports fan, you’ve probably heard of LBJ’s drama of team selection since it’s been dragging on now for months.
Call me a real estate geek, but beyond the impact to the NBA, the first thing I thought of was Lebron’s mega-mansion in Ohio. What is he going to do with it when moving to Miami? Are there really any buyers in the Cleveland market looking for a 35,000 square foot 11-bedroom property that includes a bowling alley, casino and barber shop?
Let’s give some perspective to the sheer size of this beastly home. One acre is 43,560 square feet, so Lebron’s house is 0.80 acres. A typical house in the Sacramento area might be 1,400 square feet in size, which would mean Mr. James’ home is exactly 25 times larger. A fairly common lot size in Sacramento is 0.14 acres or 6,098 square feet. In effect Lebron’s house would cover six entire parcels.

Can you say “over-improvement”? In real estate terminology, this is when the improvements on a property are excessive in comparison with the improvements of similar properties. Lebron’s house is very unique for sure, but ultimately its overbuilt for the market because it’s certainly excessive in size.

Here’s the point. If you’re considering remodeling or improving your house, think about resale value and what will be most acceptable to a pool of typical buyers in the future. You should certainly retain your sense of style and update your property to enjoy life, but don’t over-improve so you never get your money back or add features that are going to turn away buyers in the future. For example, a $100,000 kitchen remodel in a $250,000 neighborhood is likely an over-improvement because your house probably won’t sell for $350,000. Or if you double your square footage, you’ll be hard-pressed to get your money back in the market when your house is extraordinary larger than any other house in the neighborhood. The lower-priced sales around your property will not help boost your home value. Or if you paint your house bright sunburst orange, pave over the front yard to create a six-car driveway, or display your prized collection of 300 garden gnomes in the front yard, you’ll have to ask yourself if these are really marketing points to buyers.

What have you seen a home owner do to a property that might negatively impact its resale value? What type of improvements do you think really help a home owner sell and gain maximum price in the market?

Guest Post by Ryan Lundquist

You can catch up with Ryan Lundquist on his website, the Sacramento Appraisal Blog, Facebook Page, and Twitter.

Thank you Ryan, for sharing an excellent real estate tip for homeowners who are thinking of remodeling and improving their homes. This real estate information will help guide the homeowner before spending and over valuing their homes. Nothing like spending money to improve your home only to find that when you place your home for sale you didn’t bring in a higher value.

Authored by Gena Riede | Discussion: 11 Comments »

How Does a Remodel Effect the Price of My Home

May 3rd, 2010 categories: Remodel

Many Sacramento homeowners are remodeling their current homes. During a remodel obviously the first thing you always want to make sure of is that you are working with a licensed contractor. Make sure you check the State licensing board at www.cslb.ca.gov or call 1-800-321-2752. Sometimes, you may think it’s cheaper to use a local handyman but believe me, it will cost you more in the end than if you just do it the right way. You might want to check out the 7 local Sacramento contractors arrested in a licensing sting.

What is the right way? Get 3 bids from licensed contractors. Ask for referrals of their last few jobs and make sure you check their license. Permits are needed and a licensed contractor will make sure to get the proper permits.

In Remodeling Magazine, for the west coast, here is what you can expect from a remodel when you sell your home.

For a Bathroom Remodel you can expect to get 71% of your cost
For a Home Office Remodel there is a 48% recoup on your cost
Major Kitchen Remodel has a 72% recoup on cost
Replacing Roof is 66.6% recoup
Window replacement is 76.6% recoup

Location, location, location is the resounding theme for real estate. Sacramento Home Buyers will pay more for some neighborhoods than others and for some homes that have been remodeled than other homes. Make sure that the remodel you do does not exceed what your neighborhood is able to sustain.

Many Sacramento homebuyers are looking for homes that have remodeled kitchens with energy efficient appliances. Gas is still the number one request for most home buyers. Granite, Corian, concrete and stone are the counter tops home buyers expect both in the kitchens and baths.

For another look at what home buyer want and home sellers should know when remodeling be sure to read and get some great ideas. Or if you are looking for a remodel idea that is out of the ordinary be sure to read “Now That You Have A Home, Are You Remodeling?” Bet none of your friends has one of these! And for a green look, take a look at the 8 hottest trends in Bath design.

Here are some high end photos of a home with a Sacavolini Kitchen with Elkay sinks, Italian faucets, Miele dishwasher and Miele ovens. Just a different look from the wood that we are so use to seeing in homes for sale today.

No, this is not the sink but instead, an area for preparation.

This Scavolini kitchen is modern and has clean lines with a counter that looks like glass.

The home this kitchen resides in, has lots of architectural curves and modern age feel which makes this kitchen look spectacular within the openness of the Living area to an inside pool and port windows above.

The Miele espresso above the Miele oven has modern lines for a clean sophisticated look. The cabinetry slides easily and has features which make organization a breeze.

Clean lines, easy on eyes, serviceable with beauty to the beholder brings this kitchen one that stands out above the rest.

The entire home has a modern flair throughout along with gorgeous views from the bank of windows looking out to the Sierras.

When a homeowner can get the feel for the area, their home and the landscape making their remodel make sense, it becomes an art piece.

Look at the lines, angles and windows in this room which is off the kitchen. The wood ceiling brings in the warmth and the windows bringing in the light as well as the ambiance of the countryside.

Each room in this home has been well thought-out to marry with the architecture of the house.

From the porcelain flooring to the systematized closets making organization a non-thought, this home remodel is spectacular.

You always want to start of course, with the front door and this home is no exception. The front door gives the message of what will be seen when entering.

In keeping with the portals and all the myriad of windows in this home, the front door signals to the guest of what’s to come.

Whatever your budget is, a memorable front door will bring a definite bang for your buck.

Definite follow through in this home throughout with careful thought and precision making this remodel a true real estate find.

And now for the coup de gras, the inside pool which is just behind all those windows in the main room.

With even more windows above and to the side bringing in the outdoors of the Sierras and some vistas that are breathtaking.

Not everyone has a home that lends itself to the same remodel. Whatever your remodel be sure to spend the time thinking it through and take a good look at your home, the lines, the windows and attributes to bring out the best and follow through with your design throughout. It makes it easy on the eyes and gives a flair to your remodel.

Have fun!

Other Remodeling Tips:

Nifty Cost Effective 2010 Home Remodel Ideas

Remodeling A Bank Owned Home

Remodel Or Move

Sacramento Realtor Shares A GREAT Secret

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Forgotton Loop – Pilot Hill Home For Sale

April 11th, 2010 categories: Homes For Sale, Pilot Hill

Home Buyers, have you seen this sign on Hwy 49 while driving? This happens to be an exquisite home for sale in Pilot Hill on Forgotton Loop with 7.78 acres of pure beauty. Tranquil living at its best while enjoying updated features that make your daily life easy.

Are you sick of Short Sale Homes for Sale or Bank Owned Homes for Sale and YOU want to work with a Seller who actually has maintained their home in beautiful condition? Want to see a home for sale that is a TRADITIONAL home for sale?

THIS IS IT! And what a BEAUTY she is!! Pilot Hill Real Estate at its BEST!

With 4 Bedrooms, separate Living Room, separate Dining Room, immense Family Room looking out at gorgeous vistas and a Kitchen that is one of the largest I’ve seen as well as 3 separate Cedar Covered Decks this home or should I say estate is a home buyer’s dream come true.

Central Vac, Whole House Fan, Tankless Water Heater, Septic, Well and updates that are tastefully done with Granite composite counters in the Kitchen and both baths you just can’t go wrong with these well maintained home for sale in Pilot Hill on Forgotton Loop.

The exterior of the home has stained Cedar siding and the Steel roof was recently painted. There is nothing like sleeping to the sound of the seasonal creek running along side this home and did I mention the huge granite outcropping that is just waiting for you to climb right on the property?

Nearby there is white water rafting on the American River (South Fork), as well as gorgeous riding trails both horseback, bike and walking just 1/2 mile from this 5655 Forgotton Loop on for sale in Pilot Hill. Cronan Ranch is exquisite and not be be missed and yet it’s in this home’s backyard which gives the home buyer so many different options of funs things to do. Want to try a different horseback trial, never fear…ride on over to Magnolia Ranch Trail just 1.5 miles from this Forgotton Loop home for sale and just across the rode from Venezio Winery on Hwy. 49.

Maybe you love fishing in which case be sure to check out the rainbow and brown tout that you can spend the day gathering just like the seller did when he caught a 21″ brown trout. Nothing like a day fishing close to home, yes there is fishing nearby this Forgotton Loop home for sale.

Also, right at your fingertips are places to discover historical areas in the gold country of the Sierra Foothills.

Or simply drive down the street and visit the local winery at Venezio Winery. If gambling is your idea of fun, Red Hawk Casino and Thunder Valley Casino are nearby for your entertainment.

And if that’s not enough fun things to do for you, check out the local guide to restaurants and historical places to visit by the American River.

As you can see there is a lot to do when you live at 5655 Forgotton Loop in Pilot Hill, CA. Be sure to click and view the virtual tour of this home for sale on Forgotton Loop and as well as the tour of the road trip on the way to this 4 Bedroom Pilot Hill home for sale.

Forgotton Loop in Pilot Hill just comes to life after the rain with all the wildlife in the area.

The home seller just sent me these photos she took this weekend to share with you, the Pilot Hill home buyers showing just some of the wildlife you are likely to see right out the window when living here on Forgotton Loop.

Give me a call at 916.417.2699 for your private tour and be the lucky home buyer who purchases this home for sale. Proudly presented by Riede Real Estate

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Want to Live Off The Grid in Pilot Hill?

April 8th, 2010 categories: Homes For Sale, Pilot Hill

This home at 5655 Forgotton Loop in Pilot Hill, CA 95664 is pretty close to being off the grid.

With over 7.7 acres, a well and septic tank with wood burning stove beside a seasonal creek This Pilot Hill home for sale has a lot to offer the home buyer.

Although the location may seem remote, it really isn’t. From Downtown Sacramento on Hwy. 50 it takes 1 hour and 11 minutes and from Downtown Sacramento via Interstate 80 it takes 1 hour and 3 minute. Just Google map from your location and check it out.

Getting back to this fabulous 4 bedroom home for sale in Pilot Hill, I would be remiss if I didn’t share with you all the many amenities this home has to offer. Here are a list of just a few extras at 5655 Forgotton Loop in Pilot Hill:

Central Vac
Tankless Water Heater
New Granite Composite Kitchen Counters
New Granite Composite Bathroom Counters
Whole House Fan
Wood Burning Stove
Loads of Storage Space Under House
3 Separate Cedar Covered Porches
Incredible Floor Plan with Vista Views
Privacy
Newly Stained Cedar Siding
Newly Painted Steel Roof
Outcroppings to Climb
Acreage

So many things to do in this great location like horse back riding, white water rafting at the American River (South Fork), winery wine tasting at Venezio, exploring CA Gold Country, River access and so much more.

The other thing that makes this Pilot Hill home for sale such a great thing is that it is NOT a Short Sale and NOT bank owned. This is a traditional real estate sale. Get your home buyer tax credit while you can this month.

Remember, you need to have an accepted offer by April 30, 2010 in order to qualify for the Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit and we are READY for you!

Take a tour with Sacramento Realtor ®, Gena Riede on the way to Pilot Hill and then watch the virtual tour of this 4 bedroom home for sale in Pilot Hill.

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5655 Forgotton Loop – Pilot Hill Home For Sale

April 3rd, 2010 categories: Homes For Sale, Pilot Hill

Spectacular Estate on 7.78 acres with seasonal stream babbling while you to sleep at night. This 4 bedroom home for sale in Pilot Hill has 2,713 square feet with a fabulous floor plan.

You feel as though you are away from the hustle and bustle but really you are only 20 minutes away from Roseville. This 4 bedroom home is between Highway 50 and Highway 80 right off of Hwy 49 Coloma Rd.

The outside of this home for sale in Pilot Hill has Cedar Siding which was recently stained in 2008. You’ll notice the Steel Roof and which was painted in 2009.

The Living Room in the front of the home has plenty of light coming in from all the windows and the same is true of the Dining Room which sellers currently are using as an office.

You won’t believe the kitchen…one of the biggest I’ve seen where there is ample room for many cooks! New granite composite counters wide enough for extra eating space and a new dishwasher. A Jen Air gas cook top with dual ovens is ready for all those great meals. Breakfast area in kitchen looks out to seasonal stream with access to a covered cedar porch for BBQ or just enjoying the view. What a great place to have your morning coffee or tea. Did you notice how wide the counter is? Loads of room for additional eating area on the counter.

Did I mention the walk-in pantry? Plenty of shelving and room for another refrigerator in there.

Then, the cous de gras is the incredible Family Room with panoramic views also leading out to a separate cedar covered porch. A wood burning stove stands by for those cold winter days and the cedar covered porch leads out to separate area to relax and enjoy the views.

The home has an air condition however, there is a whole house fan which cools the home off beautifully when needed.

Did I mention the tankless water heater? Just another great gem this Pilot Hill home for sale offers to the lucky home buyer.

The Family Room is so large I needed to break up the photo into two and is certainly a compliant to this well appointed home. Can you imagine the parties. This home lends itself to entertaining.

And if you just get back from a long day skiing or white water rafting what a great place to sit and relax.

Do you live in Sacramento? Do you live in the Bay Area and looking for a get-a-way, a home in the Sierra hills, a home with acreage? Perhaps, you are looking for real estate that is not a Short Sale, not a bank owned home but a home that has been well kept and maintained.

Then, you are in luck, home buyer! This is the place you’ve been looking for and always wanted to call home.

Here are just a few of the many exciting things to do close by:

Wine Tasting at Venezio Winery
1.5 Miles to Magnolia Trail Head for horseback riding or hiking
1.5 miles to Ranch behind property for horseback riding or hiking
Discovery of Gold at Marshalls
8 Rafting Companies within 6 miles on the American River ( South Fork)
Free access to the American River (South Fork) just 1.5 miles
Weekend destination for bicyclists and motorcyclists just 6 miles to Cool where everyone gathers for rides, horse, bicycling and running
1.25 hours skiing in Soda Springs, Sugar Bowl and Boreal and Sierra Ski Ranch
Gambling a short distance to Red Hawk, Thunder Valley down Hwy 80 or a 2 hr drive to Reno/Tahoe
Lots of wildlife including deer and turkeys

Click to get directions from Google to 5655 Forgotton Loop in Pilot Hill.

The sellers have always worked in Sacramento and pick up a van service just minutes away close to Hwy 50. They love living above the valley fog and hearing the seasonal creek at night to lull them to sleep. Mr. Seller wanted everyone to know that he walked down to the American River and caught a 21″ Brown trout. The sellers have loved their home so much and have enjoyed the floor plan that they will be rebuilding this home only a little smaller in Oregon.

This is just a small taste of this luscious home for sale in Pilot Hill. For more information, just give Gena a call at 916.417.2699 or email Gena@GenaSells.com

Other Pilot Hill Videos and Articles:

Sneak Preview of Pilot Hill Home Coming!

Authored by Gena Riede | Discussion: 2 Comments »

Townhouse in Natomas is For Sale

February 15th, 2010 categories: Homes For Sale, Natomas

Natomas Town home for sale. This is a Short Sale that was approved by the bank but the buyer couldn’t wait so now we need another home buyer. What a fantastic place to live, close to Downtown Sacramento and the Sacramento International airport. Come take a tour of the area and see if this is just what you are looking for. This Realtor love to help you.

European Style Living in Natomas

3151 Tice Creek Way, Sacramento, CA 95833 View Map

This is European living where there is a 4 acre park for the kids to play, baseball field, basketball hoops, volleyball area, a community clubhouse with rec center and swimming pool all at your disposal.

Two bedrooms are located upstairs with their own bathrooms, a built-in desk area with cabinetry and an upstairs area for laundry.

As you enter, you will notice plenty of sunshine filtering in from the windows giving the Great Room and Kitchen areas plenty of light.

No need to spend your weekends doing yard work…Backyard is just big enough for relaxing, having a BBQ and a little gardening if you want to.

Such a life…it’s the European way of living!
This is a Short Sale and is subject to bank acceptance. The bank accepted ONCE and buyer decided not to wait…so you get a chance to buy at this great location.

Gena Riede, Broker | License # 01310792 | Riede Real EstateCell (916) 417-2699 | Email | Website

This town home is a great buy, priced below other homes in the area. This is your chance to buy your own house, not do yard work except for planting a few flowers if you like and enjoying all the amenities this complex has to offer. Besides working out in the gym at the community center, or swimming in the pool there are volleyball nets, baseball fields, children’s play area an lot of room to walk or run. Being close to Downtown Sacramento, Arco Arena and Sacramento International Airport makes this location a breeze to get around easily.

Yes, this is a Short Sale and by the time the bank approved the previous home buyer’s offer the buyer unfortunately found another home. This is your chance to jump-in and make your offer and get the home buyer tax credit on this Natomas home for sale.

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What Home Buyers Want and Home Sellers Should Know

February 4th, 2010 categories: Remodel

Dishwasher Drawer The results are in for 2010 home trends to help home sellers when considering updating to choose what home buyers are looking for in a house or condo for sale.

If you are thinking about remodeling and putting your house for sale here are a few of the real estate trends for 2010 that at the end of the day will help sell your home.

Traditional is the New Contemporary in Kitchens

Simple Shaker syle is on the upswing. This means simplicity with no oranate moldings or glistening hardware. Be sure to take a look at few examples of Shaker Kitchens. White and off white is the color choice but brown, beige and bone are also a good color.

Cherry cabinets are still the winner followed by maple and then alder. Natural and painted white are stillin but light natural and distressed finishes are out.

Ceramic flooring porcelain tile and natural stone tile are in but hardwood flooring still dominates the choice of flooring. Granite is still the number 1 choice with quartz in strict pursuit. Ceramic, porcelain tile and glass are the backsplash of choice for 2010.

If you don’t have a pull out faucet in the kitchen be sure to get one. Brushed nickel, stainless steel and satin nickel are in biggest demand wih pot filler faucets becoming a must for many home kitchens.

Side by side refrigerators are still big with freezer bottoms being the most popular. Undercounter refrigetator drawers are becoming the new rage along with undercounter wine refrigerators.

If you stil have a range for cooking seems your ok but the cooktop with wall ovens is coming back strong. Gas is still the popular choice with induction cooking coming on strong due to its energy efficiency.

The new dishwasher is in a drawer and great for small loads which again saves in electricity and water.

The Old is New Again in Bathrooms

Traditional is the big winner and the color palate is beiges, bones, white, off white and brown.

Ceramiic and porcelain tile are in for flooring with natural stone. Vanity tops are big with granite being the best choice and then quartz and marble.

Fixtures are popular in white with undermount sink being the big winner followed by integrated sink tops, drop in sinks, vessel sinks and pedestal sinks in that order.

Brushed Nickel is the faucet choice for 2010.

Hope that helps the Sacramento home sellers who are considering remodeling their kitchens and baths to make some good choices that will help you when selling your house.

Always give a Realtor ® a call and find out what home buyers are looking for in a home when you are considering a remodel and home sale.

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February Home For Sale in Natomas

February 4th, 2010 categories: Homes For Sale

Valentine Home Gift Don’t miss out on this great home for sale in Natomas that just came back on the market. Short Sale was approved by the bank but home buyer unfortunately decided not to wait for the approval. This is your chance to pick this home up for your Valentine!