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January 12 - 18, 2018 Volume 2

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Christine Schlittenhart

Brianna Hampshire

Amelia Lutz

Lic. #01704242

Lic. #02004210

Lic. #02010213

Broker/Owner

Realtor

Introducing the launch and opening of VISTA REALTY GROUP! Vista Realty Group's slogan is: Turning Your Dreams Into Reality.

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MOVE-IN READY family home in the heart of Rocklin. One story, 1735 sf, 3 bedrooms with den or possible 4th bedroom & 2 full baths. Separate family & living rooms, dining area, cozy fireplace, bright kitchen with newer cook stove & dishwasher. Newer HVAC! Oversized ½ acre terraced back yard & separate tool shed/workshop building. Walking distance to park & close to shopping. MLS 17076587 $460,000 View website at: www.2401StefanieDrive.IsNow4Sale.com

STEP BACK INTO TIME in this one-of-a-kind home originally built in 1887 featuring 4-5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4020 sf on a ¼ of an acre. Total renovation including Brazilian cherry hard wood floors, radiant floor heat, Oregon milled black oak staircase, commercial kitchen, walk-in pantry, 4 mstr suites, parlor, library, den, solarium w/pizza oven, outdoor entertainment areas & workout rm. ZONED COMMERCIAL-RESIDENTIAL and set-up perfectly for a Bed & Breakfast or Wedding Venue. MLS 17076572 $799,000 Watch aerial/virtual tour at: www.vimeo.com/246645134

530.906.9738

VIEWS, SUNSETS, peace & tranquility await you on this 10 acre parcel in Weimar. Level, hilltop building site situated to take advantage of long range & local views. Paved road to property. Dirt/gravel driveways leading in & out from hilltop setting. Weimar Water, phone & electrical available. Soils perced for a sand filtration system. MLS 17076734 $130,000 View website/virtual tour at: www.0LiveOakRoad.IsNow4Sale.com

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ADORABLE & AFFORDABLE in desirable Diamond K Estates Senior living manufactured home park. 1344 sf includes 2 bds/2 full bath, open family room & dining area, bright kitchen, & separate laundry room. Bonus extra 300 +/- sf glassed-in sunroom with window ac unit. Roomy 2 car attached garage w/opener, concrete patio & grass area. Seller offering PEST CLEARANCE, refrigerator, washer & dryer! MLS 18000056 $115,000 View website/virtual tour at: www.317JustinCourt.IsNow4Sale.com

Spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom mobile home featuring 954 sf, an extra den off the master bedroom and a generous storage area located off the carport. Come and join the quaint Senior Living community and enjoy the calm atmosphere at Edgewood Mobile Home Village. Just minutes from restaurants, shopping, and the hospital. Refrigerator included! CASH ONLY! MLS 17056224 $50,000

Charming 3bd,2 full bath, 1148 sf home in prime Ophir location on a ¼ acre. Updated kitchen which includes concrete counter tops, stamped concrete floors & Bosch stainless appliances. Original freshly refinished oak floors running thru-out living space & into all bedrooms! Pest clearance, solar panels, newer roof, updated windows, updated HVAC! MLS 17075937 $355,000 Watch aerial/virtual tour at: www.vimeo.com/245417702

GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • January 12-18, 2018

Making an electrical problem understandable built, and our contractor refuses to install a light fixture under the cabinet that is above the laundry sink. He says that is not allowed by code. We’ve looked in the code books and cannot see anything that would prohibit a light fixture at that location. Can you shed any light on this?

Dear Barry:

I've got a problem that's so technical, I hope I can explain it clearly. According to the home inspector who checked my house, my electric service panel is used as a "raceway," whatever that means. He reported this as substandard wiring and recommended evaluation by a licensed electrician. When the electrician checked the system, he found some additional problems needing repair, but said that it was OK to use the panel as a raceway. I'd appreciate a better understanding of this raceway issue if you can boil it down to layman terms. Mitch Dear Mitch:

Let's begin with a simple definition. According to the electric code, a "raceway" is "an enclosed channel designated expressly for holding wires ... ." Typically, raceways consist of pipes known as conduits, and enclosures known as junction boxes. In most cases, the use of a service panel as a raceway is

Barry Stone Inspector’s in the House

When someone runs unspecified wires through a service panel, the wiring layout becomes needlessly complicated. prohibited, but the electric code does make an exception in cases where the available space inside the panel is not more than 40 percent filled with wiring. Therefore, your electrician was probably correct in approving the use of your service panel as a raceway. However, the home inspector was wise to disclose this condition as a red-flag issue and to recommend further evaluation. Although permitted by code in some cases, the use of service panels as raceways is an uncommon practice because it is regarded by most electricians as a marginal level

6740 Estates Ct., Auburn

George Dear George:

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There may be unseen problems involving ground and neutral connections. of workmanship. Wherever it occurs, it is usually a sign of laziness on the part of the installer — someone who was either too hurried or too thrifty to install an additional junction box. Often, this kind of shortcut is an indication of further problems in the system, as was verified by the additional wiring problems discovered by your electrician.

10170 Mt Vernon, Auburn

When someone runs unspecified wires through a service panel, the wiring layout becomes needlessly complicated. Often there may be unseen problems involving ground and neutral connections, and this can pose problems for electricians who may need to trouble-shoot the system at a future date.

6042 Arrowhead Ct., Foresthill

The use of service panels as raceways may not be a significant problem in and of itself, but it is an indication that other wiring problems are likely to be found. In this respect, it should be regarded as a warning light to every prudent home inspector. Dear Barry:

We are having a house

There is no prohibition against a light fixture above a laundry sink. Your builder is probably concerned about the possibility of someone being shocked if they touch the electric light and the sink faucet at the same time. Ask the builder if he would agree to install a light fixture that is wired to a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in order to eliminate any shock hazard. Another option would be to install a low-voltage light fixture. Distributed by Action Coast Publishing. To write to Barry Stone, please visit him on the web at www.housedetective. com.

Live Oak Rd., Weimar

Cyndi Domenici Realtor®

530.305.2092

AuburnsFinest.com Lic. #01123025

CUSTOM HOME ON .67 ACRES 3 BD / 2.5 BA / 2995 SF MLS 17075648 $698,500

ONE HOME, TWO PARCELS 3 BD / 2.5 BA / 1868 SF MLS 17076027 $619,000

COUNTRY LIVING ON 1.3 ACRES 3 BD / 2.5 BA / 1849 SF MLS 17069325 $453,000

10.10 ACRES

PERC & MANTLE COMPLETE MLS 17072312 $149,900

Masters Club - 20 years

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January 12-18, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

What does biodegradable really mean? Happy 2018 Everyone. Hoping the year has started off well for you and looking forward to another year of finding Ways to Save our environment, health, time, money, sanity and anything else you are interested in saving. My friend Martin and I were having a conversation about biodegradable soap. He was reading "Two Winters in a Tipi," a book by Mark Warren. Mark lived in a Tipi for two years, using creeks and streams to bath in, but when using soap, would go onto dry land to rinse off. Why did he do this? Because, all soaps, u n-

Kristi Meyer Ways to Save

fortunately even biodegradable ones, can contaminate fresh water sources. Using a biodegradable soap doesn't reduce its immediate environmental impact ... it just means that the soap will biodegrade in time. Did you know that? I didn’t. So as the saying goes, "curious minds want to know" and this mind wanted to know more about biode g r a d a ble soap in o u r

creeks and streams. When out in the wilderness camping, backpacking or on a boat in the river or lake, when we use biodegradable soap or shampoos we aren’t necessarily helping the environment — at least if you use the product in the water. First, what does biodegradable mean? By definition it means, “capable of being decomposed by biological agents like bacteria." Materials are usually deemed biodegradable if they break down to at least 90 percent H2O, CO2 and biomass within six months, although some materials may take years to biodegrade. Keep in mind that biodegradability doesn't necessarily mean environmentally friendly. Biodegradable soap is NOT biodegradable when it ends up in a river or lake because it requires soil for it to breakdown properly. If you need to use soap, rinse off 200 feet away from any water source. This way the biodegradable soap will biodegrade. Here are a few things

you can do as an alternative to using biodegradable soap in our waterways. • Use hot water and a wash cloth and/or dish towel; that will clean most everything. • Use small pebbles or

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ing soda does as good a job as anything and is better for you and the environment than most brands of toothpaste. I understand eliminating soap can be a differ• SEE MEYER PAGE 5

LAND FOR SALE Lot 1 Fulda Road - 5.1 ac

Emigrant Gap

MLS 17049973

$54,000

Lot 2 Fulda Road - 5.3 ac

Emigrant Gap

MLS 17049974

$64,000

Lot 3 Fulda Road - 10.4 ac

Emigrant Gap

MLS 17049979

$100,000

Lot 1 Fruitvale Road - 9.9 ac

Newcastle

MLS 17050487

$330,000

9991 Powerhouse Ln - 2.26 ac Newcastle

MLS 17004898

$399,000

4086 Pilot View Ct - 5.64 ac

Pilot Hill

MLS 17060072

$249,000

23882 Highway 49 - 12.43 ac

Grass Valley

MLS 17067228

$700,000

LOT 1 FULDA RD.

LOT 1 FRUITVALE RD.

9991 POWERHOUSE LN.

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sand to clean dirt and grime away. • Bring personal wipes (biodegradable and disposed of properly of course) if you feel the need for personal hygiene. • For your teeth, bak-

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Rocky Sanchez (530) 320-9585 LIC. #01207376

OPEN SUN. 12-4PM • 12841 BALTIC CIRCLE, AUBURN DESIRABLE AUBURN CHARMER in pride of ownership Boardman Estates. A neighborhood conveniently located within walking distance of Ashford Park and Ashley Dog Park. An exceptional find in a low inventory market. A competitively priced 3 bdrm, 2 bath ranch style home reserved for your deserving family. Close to neighborhood shopping, schools, churches, and parks. Original one-time owner, maintained with love and care. A stellar, move in ready home. Available now. Don’t procrastinate! MLS #17068951 Priced to sell! $379,000

Gary G. Mapa, Broker Real Estate Solutions Dir: From Auburn proceed east on I-80 to Foresthill/Auburn Ravine Rd Exit. 530.320.9097 West on Auburn Ravine Rd. to L on Appian Way (west of Ashford Park), follow Lic. #00597441 Appian Way to its end, R on Baltic Circle to home on corner lot on the right.

GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • January 12-18, 2018

Recent real estate transactions in Placer County The following transactions took place between July 7 and December 19, 2017. Information provided by Core Logic.

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TRANSACTIONS: continued from 4

MEYER: Ways to Save nature continued from 3 ent concept for most. But the reality is more and more people are enjoying the outdoors which has the potential to bring more pollution to our w i lder ness. This ca n mean more trash, food leftovers, human waste (yes, I said it) and chemicals from soaps and toiletries that are exposed directly to our soils and waterways. As a person who enjoys — and that is putting it mildly — the outdoors, I have noticed the effects

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of the inf lux of people who are coming out to enjoy the outdoors. So, the more we educate ourselves and each other about how we can be smarter when outdoors, we can be hopeful that when we take a hike, we can enjoy Mother Nature in her natural beauty, sans the plastic water bottles and trash strewn about the trails and river ba n k s, or a cha nged landscape due to chemicals in products being used.

We are fortunate to live in this beautiful area. I can imagine most of you who live here came here because of the beauty and your love for the outdoors. Let’s a l l work together to share and utilize Ways to Save the beauty we are so fortunate to wake to every day. See you on the trails! Kristi Meyer is a Realtor in Auburn with Granite Real Estate. To contact her you can text 916-847-5128 or email her at ItMattersToKristi@gmail.com

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$215,000

$371,500

9826 Spyglass Circle $170,000

Don’t Be Shy, Make an Offer! Stop dreaming and start living the reality of home ownership. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Huge lot with fruit trees & of space to park your boat or RV. Plenty of storage and room while still close to town.

Huge level lot in Auburn Valley Country Club ready to build on. Dotted with oak trees and unique rock outcropping located in an area of executive homes. Water and sewer at site.

1315 Wesley Lane

P E N D IN G Come put down your roots in one of the last large parcels available in Christian Valley, 8.2 acres. Fantastic views and magnificent rock outcroppings abound from this property. Bring your vision and imagination. Fantastic opportunity.

T.R. Wright Company

530-308-7676 or 530-885-8855 Koylynn Webdell 11689 Lorenson Road ~ Auburn, CA

LIC. #00429178

Gayle Morris is phenomenal! This home was a Trust sale, and Gayle’s expertise and thoughtfulness created a seamless, timely and profitable outcome. Her attention to detail is exceptional! I’ve already recommended her to my friends and family.

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Danielle Swafford

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January 12-18, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

Property of the Week

Watch our Virtual tour at http://13059torreypines.com

Lake of the Pines

13059 Torrey Pines Drive Lake of the Pines

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One of a kind custom home on wonderful double lot with views of both golf course and lake. Classic, stately property offers a living room, open family room, classy dining room, nook and game room, with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. From the brilliant master suite enjoy views down the length of the lake. Well-appointed 3 car garage with room for your boat. Just minutes from Park 4. Nothing else like it at Lake of the Pines. Placer MLS#18000395, Nevada County MLS#20171952

$950,000

CJ Jenkins

Century 21 Cornerstone CORNERSTONE

530.906.4715

Lic. #10427700

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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • January 12-18, 2018

January 12-18, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

Property of the Week

Watch our Virtual tour at http://13059torreypines.com

Lake of the Pines

13059 Torrey Pines Drive Lake of the Pines

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$950,000

CJ Jenkins

Century 21 Cornerstone CORNERSTONE

530.906.4715

Lic. #10427700

cjc21foothill @ gmail.com

GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • January 12-18, 2018

Benefits of the appraisal contingency Question:

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Buyers will become creative and competitive especially as their home needs strengthen.

My husband and I could kick ourselves for not buying a home several months ago. We had the money, but we wanted to be sure that the market would not go down. Now the interest rates are going up as well as the cost of homes in the area that we were hoping to live in. We have been outbid on two homes already. It is getting exhausting. Our real estate agent told us about a new home for sale and we made an offer right away over the asking

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price. Our agent presented our offer and said the sellers wanted to know if we would take out our appraisal contingency. We would like to know if this is wise. Answer:

Buyers will become creative and competitive especially as their

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Auburn & Lake of the Pines License #00873741

530-268-1575 • 10193 Combie Road www.PlacerCounty4Sale.com • www.NevadaCounty4Sale.com

Buyers may agree to pay the difference by adding more to their down-payment. home needs strengthen. Yes, they will even delete some of the normal contingencies in the purchase contract to win the deal. There are typically several contingencies or outs for the buyer when purchasing a home. Here are some good examples as follows: Buyer’s approval of the home in• SEE MCCOY PAGE 9

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MCCOY: The buyer may elect to pay for another appraisal continued from 8 spection reports, CC&Rs, title report, taxes, easements, environmental inspection, seller disclosures, termite/pest report, buyer’s ability to qualify for the loan amount and the property to appraise at the agreed to amount of the purchase contract. When a buyer is purchasing a home with a loan, the lender will require an appraisal. The lender will continue with the loan in the event the appraisal amount matches the price the buyers offered in their contract. The lender will be relying on the

appraisal to act as the security blanket backing up the risk with the proven information set forth. Yet it is also believed to aid a buyer in not overpaying for a property. There are several reasons an appraisal may produce a lower amount than the buyer’s purchase price. For instance, an incorrect comparable property, an appraiser from out of the area may not grasp the true value, misreported square footage, not all the amenities correctly calculated, comparison using short sales and bank

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owned properties. If a purchase contract allows for an appraisal contingency at a lesser amount, then the buyer has an opportunity to work with the following scenarios: • Buyers may agree to pay the difference by adding more to their down-payment. • They may ask the seller to adjust the price downward. • The buyer and seller may elect to split the difference. • The buyer may elect to pay for another appraisal. • The buyer can elect to chal-

lenge the appraisal. • The buyer can ask the seller to carry a second (depending on the rules of the lender). • The buyer may walk away from the property and retain their earnest money deposit. If there is no appraisal contingency in the purchase agreement then the above negotiations may not be a possible for a buyer. It is always good to know that when a Realtor creates a Comparative Market Analysis or CMA it is used to help a

2 BR, 2 BA townhouse, 1009 SF, One story, remodeled

11200 MEADOW BROOK DR., AUBURN $749,000 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2317 SF, One Story, Remodeled, on 1 Acre, Pool

18615 DOUGLAS DR. APPLEGATE $270,000 In Heather Glen Estates Senior Community 3 BR, 2 BA, 1568 SF, .17 Acre

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210 OAK STREET, AUBURN $410,000

Terri Meyers Your Real Estate Professional

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530.798.1125

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Kari McCoy owns the Kari McCoy Group at Lyon Real Estate. She can be reached at sold@karimccoygroup.com or phone her at 916-933-5274. This information is to answer a question; please contact an attorney for further information.

425 SUTTON PLACE, AUBURN $299,000

~ Rigbe, Sharon and Frank

Former SIP Auburn Wine bar. Great location! 3,000 SF @ $1.05/SF/MO

seller create an asking price to offer to potential buyers. This is completely different from when a professional licensed appraiser performs an appraisal to determine value. When an appraiser does evaluate a home, there are a specific set of rules and guidelines that must be followed.

OPEN HOUSE SAT. JAN. 13 • 1-4 PM

Both Terri and Robert were extremely helpful in locating us our perfect retirement home, then providing us the loan with which to purchase it. They patiently explained the entire process to us in easy-to-understand layperson language. Both were readily available to answer any and all questions we asked. They streamlined the entire process for us from start to finish, making this, by far, the easiest and most pleasant home-buying experience we’ve ever had. We would not hesitate in the least to recommend both of them to other potential home buyers in the area.

337 Commerical Street - OLD TOWN

530-745-9801

4 BR & Possible 5 BRs, 2 BA, 1991 SF, .22 Acre 2 story Victorian Home Built about 1900

Mike Robinson Broker Associate

Cell: 530.906.0624

Lic. #01121168

13555 Bowman Rd. #600 Auburn, CA 95603

See all listings at: www.auburnhomes.com

OPEN HOUSE SAT. 1-3PM Hosted by: Sherry Sabbah & SUN. 1-3PM Hosted by: Rachel Lorenzo

Mrs. Clean Lives Here!

12395 Krista Ln., Auburn

Nicely maintained 3bd/3ba home. Expansive corner lot, easy access to everything in Auburn. Section 1 Clearance. Come see! $459,000

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Dir: Luther Rd. to Cancal St., to on Bandos to PIQ on corner where Krista meets Bandos.

Randy Maggert, Broker Associate (530) 320-9398

Lic. #01210608 www.maggertmagic.com

It’s Not just business, It’s personal!

MLS17076245

Jana Lynn-Maggert (530) 308-1764

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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • January 12-18, 2018

Easy tips to freshen up any living space Winter weather means more time living indoors — working, playing, relaxing and staying warm. It's important to keep your home fresh by staying ahead of the continual buildup of dirt, dust and allergens. The following are some key areas to tackle for a comfortable and efficient home.

Wash windows Washing away dirt and water marks from your windows and screens gives you a clear view of the outdoors and lets in more natural light. It will also make your home feel lighter and brighter, keeping cabin fever at bay. And to help maintain a controlled climate inside the home, prevent air from leaking in or escaping

by using weatherstripping or caulk around your windows. You'll stay cozy inside and save money on your energy bill.

Check and replace your vacuum bag, filter and belt A full vacuum bag, clogged filter or broken belt can hinder your vacuum's effectiveness, leaving dirt, dust and allergens behind. Replacing your vacuum bags every one to two months, filters every three to six months and belts once per year is recommended to help your vacuum achieve peak performance. Even more, a Filtrete HEPA vacuum filter will help trap particles 75 times smaller than a human hair, including 99.97 percent of dust • SEE CLEAN PAGE 11

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Keep your home comfortable and efficient this winter.

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16898 Placer Hills Road Meadow Vista • 530-878-5100 www.sierrapacificrealestate.com

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MOVE IN READY! Well maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. Brand New roof 9/2017. Dual pane windows, Central heat and air. Enclosed sunroom, easy maintenance yard. Tandem parking and storage shed. Nice park with many amenities. Close to shopping and services. WELCOME TO THIS SINGLE STORY AUBURN FAMILY HOME in a cul-de-sac featuring high ceilings, open concept front room with fireplace, new laminate flooring, new interior paint, NEW ROOF, new sod in front yard, stainless steel appliances, 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths and 3 car attached garage with workshop. Located in the desirable Bowman School District and walking distance to shopping, restaurants and canyon views.

Fred Eichenhofer

Danielle Larson

Larry Scontrino

Katherine Katches

Glenda Harrison

Lic. #00920443

Lic. #01469169

Lic. #01783426

Lic. #01724739

Lic. #00932970

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PRIVATE HOME IN MEADOW VISTA. Huge 1600 SF detached garage (32 x 50) with high ceilings, office space and half bathroom, perfect to store all your toys, hobbies or work space! Home is 2,617 SF with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths! Large Chef kitchen with outside access to deck perfect for entertaining! 3.3 fairly flat acres with rock outcroppings.

SPACIOUS & OPEN double-wide mobile

home featuring 1344 SF on a quiet dead-end street. Newer carpet in living room & dining area, tile counters & newer cabinets in kitchen along with newer refrigerator, appliances, HVAC unit & washer/dryer. Cozy wood stove in family room. Double sinks in master bathroom. Tons of storage including shed & multiple outdoor cabinets. 2 car carport. Large covered patio & deck, along with flat backyard area. Enjoy mature pine trees in a peaceful forest location.

W L $4 OWE 85 R ,00 PRI 0 CE!

Maggie Francis Lic. #01992548

CHARMING COUNTRY FEEL DOWN A PRIVATE LANE. Home is 1348 SF with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, conveniently located in the heart of Auburn! Beautiful, newly renovated bathrooms. Open feel with vaulted ceilings. Updates throughout - new paint, flooring, updated kitchen, refinished decks with new railings & new fencing around fully fenced back yard. Ample deck & patio area for entertaining!

DESIRABLE MEADOW VISTA LOCATION! Home is 2078 SF on 1 acre with a 2 car detached garage. Floor plan consist of 2 bedroom (possible 3) with 2 full baths, enclosed breezeway used for office space or storage and an Updated Kitchen! Office Exclusive Call Sierra Pacific Real Estate for more information!

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January 12-18, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

CLEAN: Take on winter with a clean home continued from 10 mite debris, animal dander, molds and pollen.

Don't forget to look up After tackling floors, dust ceiling fans and light fixtures. These hard-to-reach and hardto-see places can harbor dust. And while you're up there, change the direction of your ceiling fans to counterclockwise for the winter. This will keep air moving, but circulate warm air instead of cooling the room down.

Clean around your HVAC With the heater on, be sure to clear the area around your HVAC unit to make sure there

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is nothing blocking the flow of air. Next, remember to swap out that filter for maximum effectiveness and change your filter every 90 days.

Turn on the humidifier Increasing the humidity in your home during the cooler months adds moisture to your air and living space. This raises the "heat index," making 68 degrees feel more like 76 degrees. If your house has low humidity, you may notice chapped lips, dry skin or a dry, sore throat. Be sure to maintain a relative humidity in the home between 20 and 40 percent. As the temperature out-

MLS #17036503

$259,000

Adding insulation to your home reduces energy usage and increases comfort. If your home uses less than 12 inches of insulation, chances are heat is escaping. Add insulation in the attic to prevent warm air from escaping. Also consider adding insulation in crawl spaces, under floors and against basement walls to stop the transfer of cold through the house.

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Dust ceiling fans and change the direction to counterclockwise during winter. Take back your clean, home you and your family can fresh home today enjoy. Tackling each of these sim~ BrandPoint ple projects will help you take on winter with a fresh, cozy

916.365.5082

Lic. #01271504

Cottage in the Redwoods, this darling home has fresh white paint & new carpet. Vaulted ceiling adds to the charm of this 2bed/ 1ba home with sunroom/ office. All on over ¼ ac of fruit trees, lemon, grapefruit, orange, fig & cherry. Gardeners delight! Be surprised in the spring! Enjoy backyard fire pit with sound of babbling water from the canal. MLS #18001563

Wayne Otwell LifestyLe ReaL estate

530.268.8071 Lic. #01186686

MLS #18001352

$595,000 MLS #17064176

Melissa Blide

530.448.9567

$669,000 Lic. #01995217

PRICE REDUCTION! Outstanding 3BR/3BA Horse property on 3ac in very quiet area. Attached garage plus an additional 2000 SF three-bay garage with a built-in 1BR/1BA, LR, Kitchen living quarters and a huge workshop or RV storage.

OPEN SAT. 11AM-3PM • 19350 BLACK OAK LN., COLFAX On 2.2 Acres

JUST LISTED!

Lic. #00768554

Mary LeClaire 530.906.6344

Jan. 13 & 14, 2018

11355 Silverhawk Ct. • Auburn

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Pristine Deer Ridge stunner! Spacious yet cozy with both formal and casual entertaining areas. The bright wellappointed kitchen is a joy to cook in and opens to a sun-filled breakfast nook and cheerful family room. The gorgeous master suite has it’s own sitting area, fireplace, balcony, and an adorable little adjoining room that can be a nursery, craft room or reading nook. Beautiful backyard perfect for outdoor living. Great photos, but even larger and lovelier in person.

Linda Wismar

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OPEN SAT. 1-4pm Hosted by: Janice Kehoe & SUN. 1-4pm Hosted by: Linda Wismar Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm • 1370 Eden Forest Dr., Colfax

Open SAT. 12-3 • 12180 Holly Vista Way • Auburn

$304,900

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OPEN SATURDAY 2-4pm • Hosted by: Linda Wismar 632 E. Dundee Ct. #23 • Applegate Looking for Incredible Canyon Views? Want quiet and serenity? Want a large workshop with a bathroom too? BRING US AN OFFER!!! Movtivated seller!! All offers considered!! Full dual-pane windows, access to RV storage on the property. The 1440 SF does not include a possible shop/downstairs bedroom, bath, kitchen & laundry area with hookups. This is a 55+ Senior community. Owned property. Pine trees, blue skies and stars at night are yours!!! PRICE REDUCTION!!! Don’t miss out!

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Custom Ranch, Remodeled & Updated throughout. 3bed/2ba, 2018 SF on one level living, level useable acreage, horse property close to trails & easy access to 1-80. Open Concept Floor plan, large kitchen with antique Restored Wedgewood Stove & Farmhouse Sink. Irrigation water and additional irrigation well. Lots of Fruit trees & Seasonal creek. MLS #17075386 $539,000

Michelle A. Houston 530.906.3643 Lic.# 01445302

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Ken Meyer,

SAT. & SUN. 1-4 • 2596 SULLIVAN DR., AUBURN Realtor

Advantage Real Estate

530.906.8971

Ken@KenMeyer.net Lic. #00933339

Gene Cain

Realtor, Co-owner Foothill Living Real Estate

530.305.5982

Explore the Sierra Foothills at www.foothill-living.com Lic. #01134833

LIKE NEW remodeled 1 story home w/open floorplan. New paint. New floor coverings thru-out. Kitchen has all new granite counter tops & appliances. Kitchen opens into LR and FR. Large mstr bdrm with sliding door to back patio. Great location to golfing, shopping, restaurants & ez access to HWY 49 & I-80. Nice big level, private backyard w/new sod & beautiful cedars. MLS17066250 $499,999

BEAUTIFUL DUTCH FLAT! Take a drive today and check out this wonderful neighborhood! Freshly painted inside and out with new flooring this 1336 SF, 3/2 is move-in ready. Hear the sounds of the nearby year round stream. Detached 2 car garage and off street parking! MLS 17054828 $279,500

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Christine Schlittenhart Broker/Owner Vista Realty Group

MOVE-IN READY family home in the heart of Rocklin. One story, 1735 sf, 3 bedrooms with den or possible 530.906.9738 christine@vistarealtygroupca.com 4th bedroom & 2 full baths. Oversized ½ acre. Walk to neighborhood park. MLS 17076587 $460,000 Lic. #01704242

Tony Gosalvez

Broker-Associate

COUNTRY ELEGANCE 3754 SF, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath custom home showcases outstanding design and craftsmanship. Large, spacious rooms with high

C21 Cornerstone ceilings, picture windows with panoramic views, multiple places for

877.889-1214

C21@Foothill.net Lic. #00811939

gathering indoors and out all combine to make this the perfect house for entertaining and/or a large family. The heart of the home is the large farmhouse kitchen w/Carrara marble back splash and an Italian Bertazzoni cook top. Separate family room. Crown molding. 1.7 acres. $795,000

Laurie Whitton Coldwell Banker

530.401.5127

SearchingPlacer.com Lic. #10811228

CUSTOM HOME HAS LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT, an open floor plan with main floor living, 2 master suites, 3 car garage, and multiple outdoor entertaining areas with spa. MLS 16076757. New price $472,000. Watch cinematic video at www.6252viewridge.com

CJ Jenkins

Century 21 Cornerstone

530.906.4715

cjc21foothill@gmail.com Lic. #10427700

INCREDIBLE HOME ON GOLF COURSE LOT WITH LAKE VIEWS! 4520 SF, 4-3. It’s beauty speaks for itself! MLS 18000395 $950,000 Call CJ 530-906-4715

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Audrey Murphy

Coldwell Banker 916.595.7885 cell/ text

home@audreymurphy.com www.NegotiateYourWayHome.com Lic. #01865349

Terry Duarte

Crossroad Ventures Group

916.417.5741

redshoppingdiva@hotmail.com Lic. #00886859

IMMACULATE DEER RIDGE HOME has an inviting open concept with lots of natural light and flowing layout. In addition to the 4 bedrooms, it has a full sitting room off the master bedroom. Complete with it’s 3 car attached garage PLUS a 33x28 detached garage with 12’ automatic garage doors, heat, whole house fan, full bathroom & plumbed for air conditioning. MLS 17043776 $700,000

6.29 ACRES – BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on this beautiful parcel in the heart of Meadow Vista. No HOA’s minutes to 1-80. Beautiful trees on this cul-de-sac parcel and next to a beautiful custom home. MLS17073357 $399,000

Ben Richardson

Realtor Broker/Owner It’s Ideal Real Estate

A MOUNTAIN BEAUTY! 1614 SF Log Home on 156 Acres w/ www.ItsidealRealEstate.com views of No. Fork American River Canyon, Giant Gap, Lovers 530.305.1593 Ben@itsidealrealestate.com Leap. Live off the grid. Built in 2006, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, well, septic. Zoned 10 acre min. MLS 17068199 Only $515,000 Lic. #01075312

Kary Smiley

Re/Max Gold Agent of Change

530.200.9039

karybsmiley@gmail.com Lic. #01792711

4.84 ACRES, ELEGANT COUNTRY HOME, Hickory Flooring, Fenced and Cross Fenced, Solar System, 2505 SF. Close to Town. MLS 17077723 $820,000

Danielle Larson, Realtor MOVE IN READY! Light and bright, well maintained Sierra Pacific Real Estate

2 bdrm/2ba. Brand new roof Sept. 2017. Dual pane 530.906.1889 windows, central heating & air. Enclosed sunroom, danielle@sierrapacificrealestate.com easy maintenance yard. Tandem parking and storage Lic. #01469169 shed. MLS 17074996 $125,000

Kristi Meyer

Granite Real Estate ½ ACRE LOT LOCATED IN THE OUTLOOK SUBDIVISION WITH

916.847.5128

VALLEY VIEWS. All utilities to sight including water on a cul-de-sac with unobstructed valley views. MLS #17070739 $299,000

ItMattersToKristi@gmail.com Dir: Auburn Folsom to Tyler to Right on Gavin to Right on Lic. #01421981

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Jim Gargan 530.368.1883 Stephanie Gargan 530.368.1886

Lighthouse Real Estate jjgargan@gmail.com Lic. #01264326 & 01223271

CASUAL CUSTOM ELEGANCE in Naturewood Estates, Meadow Vista. 13 Lovely Acres, 4565 sq ft, with beautiful guest quarters with 2 bedroom, 2 bath, beautiful full kitchen. 1990 Naturewood Drive. MLS17066805 $970,000

Kevin Capps

The Capps Group-eXp Realty

916.765.7732

kevin@cappsgroup.com Lic. #01705659

Susan Kelly eXp® Realty, LLC 530.913.5474

susan.kelly@eXpRealty.com Lic. #01454377

839 LINCOLN WAY 2814 SF of Retail Space in the heart of downtown Auburn. $2500 per month plus utilities.

UNIQUE! An outstanding private 4.12 acre one of a kind property in desirable Todd Valley Estates. Stunning piece of land is graced with grasses, berries, apples, local deer and a beautiful variety of trees to offer an array of choices. Expose the year round stream, create your building site, develop what appears to be a pond with cat tails at its edge. MLS #17065515 $145,000