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ALTA • AUBURN • COLFAX COOL • FORESTHILL GARDEN VALLEY GEORGETOWN GRASS VALLEY LAKE OF THE PINES LINCOLN • LOOMIS MEADOW VISTA NEWCASTLE

Offered at:

$649,000

Enjoy canyon views from this well maintained 2880 SF, 3-4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on 2.99 acres, 2 car attached garage with workshop area. RV parking. MLS #18026203 Virtual tour http://1360cerrovistadrive.IsNowForSale.com

1274 RED DOG LANE AUBURN Offered at:

$575,500

View of Folsom Lake from this remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1834 SF home. Chef ’s kitchen, hardwood floors, Newer HVAC. Large deck. 2nd patio with built-in BBQ. 2 car garage. MLS #18053286 Virtual tour http://1274reddoglane.isnowforsale.com

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Exceptional Foothill Living!

HISTORIC DUTCH FLAT! Exceptional setting on 2.4 acres above the sounds of your year round creek and surrounded by views of towering cedar & fir trees. This one owner 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath, 2700 SF custom built and loved home is move in ready. New to the home are: granite counters & stainless appliances, flooring, interior and exterior paint, spacious deck, resurfaced pool, fixtures & so much more! Vaulted open beam ceiling, main floor master, bonus room off 4th bedroom and 3rd bathroom are all on lower level with a separate entrance. Beautiful wood-cased dual pane windows and river rock fireplace. Large 2 car Garage with nearby RV hookup to septic. Come see! MLS 18066706 $525,000.

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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • October 26 - November 1, 2018

Avoid chilling accidents by winterizing your home W i nter w i l l be here before you know it. The season has a way of sneaking up on you and before you rea lize you're not ready, the first chilling bre ez es have a l ready arrived. Begin with winterizing your home now to ensure you're prepared for the season. Apply the following tips and your home will be winter ready in no time. Prime your plumbing. If you live in an area where freezing pipes are a threat, this is one area you'l l wa nt to correct immediately. A frozen pipe that bursts can cost you hundreds or even t housa nds of dol la rs, depending on damage. Shut off any water lines tied to outdoor spigots and your sprinkler system if you have one. Indoor pipes running along the ex ter ior wa l ls of your home are also potential freezing risks, so cover them with a towel or wrap to insulate them through the season. Be sure your heating system is ready for the season. The importance of your home's heating system during the winter cannot be understated. If it isn't up to the test, replace it now before winter arrives. The Yor k ( R ) A f f i n it y ( T M ) Series YZT two — stage heat pump offers a twostage compressor to deliv-

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Inspect each of your home's windows, replace the broken ones, and use caulk to seal any cracks you find around the window frames. You can also apply weather stripping where appropriate. er higher energy efficiency and quieter operation. A smart home integration is easy with the YORK(R) Affinity(TM) Hx3(TM) 4.3i n c h To u c h - S c r e e n Thermostat. Control your home's temperature by

voice comma nd or by using your smartphone when you're away from home. Program auto-alerts to stay aware of necessary maintenance and replace the filter each month to ensure your home heating

system performs at its best all season long. Have your home audited. A home energ y audit can help you make sure your home will be energy ef f icient a nd comfor table throughout the win-

ter. Your energ y audit w i l l show you w here energ y is being wasted and provide suggestions on how to correct them. You may discover opportunities to add insulation in draft y areas or

e worked with Trina Laird to sell our home, and we couldn’t have been more pleased! We received an offer within the first few days on the market, thanks in large part to Trina’s incredible attention to details. Trina was wonderful in keeping the transaction moving along and getting the house closed in 21 days. She was always available to answer our questions (and the buyers!). She was so responsive and is the sweetest person. We had a great experience and would highly recommend Trina to our family and friends for future real estate transactions.

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replace appliances that are no longer operating efficiently. Seal the leaks. Even the smallest draft • SEE WINTER PAGE 3

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October 26 - November 1, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES 1921 Hidden Drive Sp 64 • Newcastle

WINTER:

Pride of Ownership!

continued from 2 could end up costing you big time over the course of a winter and repairing this problem is easy. Inspect each of your home's windows — replace the broken ones — and use caulk to seal any cracks you find a rou nd t he w i ndow frames. You can also apply weather stripping where appropriate and when winter begins, don't be afraid to keep the curtains closed to block cold air from coming into your home through the glass. Protect yourself from CO concerns. Colder temperatures cause many of us to seek alternative heating sources, but this can often be dangerous. Never use a generator, camp stove, or other gasoline- or charcoal-burning device inside your home or ga rage. These devices, combined

$145,500 MLS #18059727

Castle City MHP in Newcastle. Remodeled last year new flooring, upgraded kitchen that opens to family room. The sun room made into a spare (3rd) bedroom or office 14’x8’. Living room/Dining room combo with fireplace. Oversized master bedroom, a master bath w/soaking tub & shower stall. The 2nd bedroom is oversized. A laundry room with an office in it. Two Sheds one set up as a workshop. Views overlooking the park. Great yard for gardening. Dir.: I-80 to Newcastle Rd., R on Coleman Dr., L on Sunset, L on Brodie, R on Hidden to home.

2370 Volley Road • Meadow Vista

Charming Meadow Vista Single Story

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Taking precautions for winter can prevent costs like those associated with a bursting pipe. To prevent this, shut off water lines tied to outdoor spigots and wrap pipes that run along the exterior walls of your home with insulation. with closed windows, can result in carbon monoxide poisoning. If your home does not have a carbon monoxide detector, buy one immediately and if you do have a detector, make sure to test and replace the batteries regularly. A C02 detector is a vital component in keeping those in

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$535,000 MLS #18053375

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What started as a hunting cabin has been thoughtfully remodeled, keeping the old charm & adding desirable modern amenities, Finishes & great light. You get to just Move In & Live! Photos tell the story of tasteful appointments, tons of storage & meticulous maintenance (New 30-year roof). Meadow Vista is a quiet above the smog & below the snow Friendly foothill community one exit past Auburn. Tree’d 1.5 acres, room for toys, with a 24’x36’ garage with loft & workshop-2nd dwelling possibility! Dir: I-80 to Meadow Vista exit, Placer Hills Rd., L on Combie Rd., L on Volley Rd to property

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Spacious 4 Bd/3 Ba + Bonus Rm • Walk to Town Solar • Covered Patios • Multi-generational Living MLS 18041763

$695,450

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Red Hill Mine, Foresthill

26+ acres on Western States Trail • Privacy Abounds • Live Off-Grid • Forever views of the Bluff MLS 18038217

$175,000

27217 Table Meadow Rd, Auburn

Immaculate 2,042 sf home on the hilltop • 3 Bd/ 3 ba • Pool & Spa • Updated Kitchen & Bath MLS 1806978 $675,000

BUILD IN SOUTH AUBURN

605 Lakeridge, Auburn

Large .49 acre lot • Quiet neighborhood mins from freeway and town • Views of Folsom Lake MLS 18008190

$159,000

27180 Cape Horn Rd, Colfax

Built in 2014 • 3.5 Acres • Reclaimed oak floors from a barn in Kentucky • Privacy • Good Well MLS 18050149

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$385,000

SWEET BUNGALOW

574 Peach Lane, Newcastle

.40 acre lot with fruit trees and rose garden Walk to downtown • Good bones and ready for remodel. MLS 18063642 $430,000

20 ACRES WITH VALLEY VIEWS

Blue Oak Ranch Rd., Auburn

Gated Subdivision • Well in & Irrigation Water Level Lot with Views of the Coastal Range MLS 18037544

$499,000

GOLD COUNTRY HOMES â€¢ October 26 - November 1, 2018

Recent real estate transactions in Placer County The following transactions took place between October 2 and October 9, 2018. Information provided by Core Logic.

Alpine Meadows 1750 Village East Rd 220

4000 W Lake Blvd 21 $329,000

5239 Morningside Ave

11170 Vista Del Sol

Kings Beach 1300 Regency Way 78

Auburn $419,500

$2,650,000 $165,000

Lincoln 1277 Torrington Ln

$424,000

201 Poet Smith Dr

$370,500

1765 Mary Rose Ln

$372,500

$355,000

740 Rustic Ranch Ln

$525,000

15270 Pear Valley Ln

$585,000

2131 3Rd St

$430,000

1345 Live Oak Ln

$284,000

1721 Richard Ct

$289,000

11203 Welty Ln

$411,000

2060 Sierra View Cir 2

$303,000

508 Adriana Pl

$453,500

1262 Tavistock Ln

$414,000

500 Sawka Dr

$450,000

316 7Th St

$380,000

763 Blossom Ln

$515,000

2022 Coldwater Ln

$651,500

3 E St

$367,000

1881 Letterkenny Dr

$425,000

$345,000

Carnelian Bay 5101 N Lake Blvd135

$393,000

Colfax 200 Sierra View Dr

$735,000

Dutch Flat 938 Sacramento St

$265,000

48605 Hampshire Rocks Rd

$249,000

43475 Laing Rd

$125,000

$660,000

2296 Winding Way

$419,500

1088 Lawrence Ln

$480,000

2135 Donovan Dr

$545,000

5714 Maywood Dr

$393,000

6236 Pine Cone Ct

$404,000

Granite Bay $650,000

Homewood

$1,055,000

Loomis 3018 Orchard Park Way

Foresthill

8362 Acorn Dr

915 Anton Ct

3271 Via Karina

Emigrant Gap

3106 Sierra Ridge Pl

$1,810,000

Rocklin

11493 Mount Vernon Rd

1200 School St

$492,500

227 Squaw Valley Rd 42

$1,857,500

Baltimore

Olympic Valley

$760,000

Meadow Vista 2701 Meadow Vista Rd

$839,000

Newcastle 2125 Brennans Rd

$799,000

1563 Mountain View Ln

$815,000

10459 Boom Run

$950,000

1230 Whitney Ranch Pkwy 416

$226,000

3838 Baltic Cir

$705,000

5654 Miners Cir

$400,000

4741 Tenbury Ln

$725,000

5853 Green Mtn Ln

$183,000

5410 Sandgrass Dr

$631,000

4908 El Cid Dr

$320,000

4652 Longview Dr

$705,000

2424 Cody Ct

$575,000

2339 Amber Falls Dr

$467,500

4608 Ryan Ct

$450,000

6019 Equestrian Ter

$525,000

890 Spotted Pony Ct

$599,000

1001 Outpost Ct

$720,000

Roseville 2000 Sycamore Grove Ln

$467,000

905 Trimble Way

$395,000

624 Vernon Oaks Dr

$430,000

201 Esher Ct

$495,000

6152 Crater Lake Dr

$640,000

1502 Gerry Way

$275,000

1116 Ravine View Dr

$300,000

3250 Lori Ct

$615,000

3213 Dolcetto St

$472,500

2125 Harpford Dr

$444,000

7277 Clearview Way

$435,000

1515 Bushy Tail St

$423,000

2349 Castle Pines Way

$410,000

1841 Iceberg Ln

$422,000

134 Ash St

$215,000

1624 Corbridge Dr

$475,000

132 Arabian Way

$456,000

7596 Council Rock Rd

$405,000

2165 Eldmire Way

$465,000

7572 Timberrose Way

$379,000

2032 Ashbury Ln

$676,000

2217 Broadstone Dr

$550,000

1307 Gerry Way

$312,000

501 Anthony Ct

$295,000

409 Munden Ct

$350,500

1000 Haman Way

$390,000

704 Vine Ave

$575,000

Sheridan 5609 12Th St

$189,000

Tahoe City 4118 Courchevel Rd

$500,000

Truckee 10850 Holmgrove Ct

$7,495,000

8605 Huntington Ct

$3,600,000

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10600 Werner Road, Auburn

$429,000

Stunning single-level ranch home, 4 bed/2 ba, more than 1/2 acre, RV parking, gardens, x-deep garage.

239 Russell Road, Auburn

$475,000

Inviting oasis on the canyon-rim, walk to the river, town and close to amenities, bonus room, spa, barn.

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October 26 - November 1, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

Buyer Doing Selfie Home Inspection Dear Barry: The house I'm buying is about 15 years old, and I've decided to do the home inspection myself in order to save money. One of the things I noticed is t hat t he clot hes dr yer exhaust blows into the attic, and nearly half the attic is covered with lint. When I asked the seller to vent the dryer to the exterior of the building, he said that lint in the attic is advantageous because it increases the amount of insulation. How should I regard this rebuttal? Darren Dear Darren: It sounds as t hough your seller is ex haling some lint and hot air of his own. If he wants to provide some additional attic insulation, ask him to install another layer of fiber glass. Conventional attic insulation consists of materials that are non-flammable, such as fiber glass or chemically-treated cellulose. Laundry lint consists primarily of cotton and synthetic fibers, which are highly f lammable. Therefore, the continued accumulation of laundry lint in the attic should be regarded as a fire hazard. An additional problem with venting a dryer into the attic is moisture condensation. Dryer exhaust contains the water that has been extracted from

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wet laundry. When this steam is blown into the attic on a cold winter day, condensation on the wood framing can lead to dry rot damage and mold infection. So don’t take any steam from the seller with regard to the clothes dryer vent. The dryer should be vented to the exterior of the building, as required by code. With regard to inspecting the home, it would be wise to retain the services of a q u a l i f ie d home inspector, someone with years of inspection experience, rather than trying to inspect the home yourself. The findings of a competent home inspector will more than compensate for the inspection fee. You can take that to the bank. Dear Barry: A home i nspector recent ly removed t he grills from the forced-airheat registers in my home and noticed that the air ducts are coated with a thick layer of dust. I suddenly realized that my family has been breathing this disgusting filth, a revolting prospect to say

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Conventional attic insulation consists of materials that are non-flammable, such as fiber glass or chemically-treated cellulose. Other materials are highly suspect, because they may be flammable. the least, and I'm wondering how to have the ducts clea ned. W hat do you suggest? Myra Dear Myra: Dust build-up in forcedair heating ducts is a common source of indoor air pollution and is known to c au se adver se hea lt h

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effects in some individuals, especially those who are prone to allergies. Not only is the dust itself a potential respiratory irritant, but air moisture in the dust layer can promote the growth of molds and other micro-organisms. To have you r duct s cleaned, contact a licensed heating contractor or a

certified chimney sweep. However, whet her t he ducts can be effectively cleaned depends upon the type of duct material that is installed. Sheet metal ducts are the most cleanable. Plastic flex ducts and old fiberglass ducts usually need replacement. A qualified professional can advise you accordingly.

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15367 Orchard Springs Rd, Chicago Park

384 Channel Hill Rd, Auburn

141-155 Electric St, Auburn

Bring your boat & RV minutes from Rollins Lake boat ramp. Easy access to Grass Valley or I-80 to hit the slopes & Tahoe. Main floor living, open floor plan, downstairs Game Room, full bath & Amazing garage. MLS #18067845 $499,000

$184 a SF! Single story on large lot. Newer stainless steel appliances, fresh paint and carpet. Expansive bonus room with inlaid hardwood and wood stove opens to covered back patio. Detached garage. MLS #18064956 $429,000

Newly Constructed Townhomes! Canyon Trails & Downtown Auburn are Minutes from your Door. All have Attached 1-Car Garage & Additional Assigned Parking Space. Upstairs Laundry Room. Hurry! MLS #18033685 $399,500-$414,000

To prevent future dust problems in your heating system, be sure to maintain a clean air filter at all times. Distributed by Action Coast Publishing. To write to Barry Stone, please visit him on the web atwww.housedetective. com.

Gayle Morris 530.320.8177

www.gmorris.golyon.com DRE #01986541

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Property of the Week

A Must See!

730 Washington Irvine Drive Colfax 3 Bedrooms / 3 Full Baths / 2,231 SF / 2 Car Garage This home has the WOW factor! Just about everything has been updated with attention to detail. Kitchen updated opening to family room, new wood floors, bathrooms updated with heated floors in the master bath, LED lighting through out and tankless water heater. Downstairs is a separate room with full bath for visiting guest! Relax outdoors on the deck or yard taking in the Sierra stars. Chicken coupe for fresh eggs, totally fenced yard. MLS #18064294

$499,000

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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES â€˘ October 26 - November 1, 2018

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$499,000

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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • October 26 - November 1, 2018

Ingrid Pierson joins Hometown Realtors Ingrid Pierson Hometown Realtors ▶▶916-709-5626 ▶▶IngridP32@gmail.com

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Ingrid Pierson has extensive experience in real estate, lending, and escrow. Want the scoop on real estate? With a career spanning four decades in real estate, lending, and escrow, Ingrid Pierson has expansive knowledge of the home buying and selling process.

“I understand the full spectrum,” Pierson said. “Under st a nd i ng t he importance of a good title, the dilemmas that can be caused by easements, the hurdles, and the importance of easements are

among the things I watch for. I understand the back end of the title part, what it takes to close. I know how to research the property on the front end from a title perspective too.” Pierson recently joined Hometown Realtors — a g reat add it ion to t he already knowledgeable tea m of rea l estate professionals. Pierson lives in Auburn where she grew up. In the 1980s, she and her husband, Rick, owned Pierson Real Estate and Investments. Their niche was working with foot-

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hill-area subdivision and custom home builders. Pierson was active with t he Placer Count y Contractors Association and instrumental in the organization of the first home tou rs i n Placer County, including judging and awards. Included in her background are over 20 years work i ng i n f i na nci ng. From hard-to-find stated income loans, the best sources for Jumbo loans or the "just-what-you-need" first time buyer loans, Pierson is in the know. “That’s where my lending background comes in and really helps,” Pierson said. “Down payment and closing assistance, grants, tax credits … There are lots of options and programs for qualifying.” “This really gives her clients the edge,” said Sue

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T homp s on, ow ner of Hometown Realtors. Pierson encourages the first-time buyer to call with questions. With her cache of knowledge, Pierson knows how to do her research and how to interview lenders. “Part of staying current is being in the business and knowing the business,” Pierson said. “There is so much available on the Internet. What are these programs? How can they help my buyers? There is an abundance of information. You just need to know where to look and resource it. The key is, knowing how to interview a lender to see how knowledgeable they are and how they work, and will work to my clients’ advantage.” Pierson has also seen ma ny cha nges i n t he industry.

“What I like best is buyers can preview properties that they’re interested in by going online and drivi ng t he neig hborhood before t hey even look inside,” she said. “When I first started, we walked ever y propert y for the buyer. Met ro List was closed to the public. But knowing the buyer, knowing what they like, those things are still as important as ever.” Integrity, staying current, and doing good work for her clients is all part of P i e r s o n’s s u c c e s s f u l formula. “There are a lot of different ways to make things work. You just have to know what the rules are,” she said. “You construct your transaction to meet the requirements. Let’s just do it right the first time.”

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UPDATED AND PRIVATE HOME is 2183 sf, 3 bdrms, 2 baths on 1.21 acres in Meadow Vista. Large Kitchen, updated w/granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, new gas stove w/double oven, pot filler, Insta Hot water, pot rack & more! Gorgeous raised stone hearth w/8 ft mantle in dining area complete w/wood stove. Framed pictured windows overlooking private & fully fenced! Detached garage features 1 car parking plus large workshop! Covered RV Parking, XL Shed, fenced play areas/garden area. Large GAF decking overlooking property.

$525,000

DESIRABLE LOOMIS Home is 1860 SF with 3-4 bedrooms, 2 baths and walking distance to Quaint Downtown Loomis. Designed for 2 separate living quarters separated by pocket doors. Attached guest quarters recently add with kitchenette, bath and family room. Owned Solar! Call for More Information.

$575,500

SINGLE STORY IN SOUTH AUBURN. Home located in a highly desirable neighborhood w/views of Folsom Lake. Remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath 1,834 SF home offers chef’s kitchen, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, and newer HVAC. Relax on the large deck, enjoy view! Separate patio w/built in BBQ off of the kitchen & dining area. This is a MUST SEE!

$490,000

UPDATED KITCHEN Great freeway

$660,000

BRING YOUR TOYS, ANIMALS AND HOBBIES! Property boast a barn, cross fencing, new electric fence & dog run. Large Detached garage w/room for RV, boat, storage & more! 2700 SF, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths on 1.8 acres in Meadow Vista. Large media room w/separate entrance leads out to patio & is wired for surround sound w/ wet bar & storage/pantry. Large Master Suite with a private balcony. Delightful master bathroom with jetted tub, walk-in shower, private commode and walk-in closet.

$649,000

GLORIOUS CANYON VIEWS from well maintained 2,880 SF home in Applegate. Chef’s kitchen offers induction cooktop, island, convection oven, custom cabinets, Blanco sink & dumbwaiter to downstairs entertainment room. Living room w/floor to ceiling stone hearth, wood planked vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling windows to take in view. Master w/en suite remodeled bath: double sinks, shower & jetted tub. Downstairs offers 2 bds, entertainment room w/bar & atrium. 2 car attached garage.

$399,500

END OF ROAD PRIVACY with local views on 3.8 acres! Room for your toys with RV parking and a workshop/garage. Home is 1542 SF with 2-3 bedrooms, 2 full baths with the potential of turning crawlspace into additional living area/square footage. Seller will consider all offers.

$519,000

ENJOY COUNTRY LIVING IN TOWN! Private setting just walking distance from Downtown Newcastle. Enjoy all four seasons on this fully fenced 1 acre. Home is 3 bedrooms with 2 baths with a 3-car detached garage. Floor plan is open and airy with views of landscape and trees galore. Easy access to freeway for commuting!

$399,000

SINGLE STORY HOME IN MEADOW VISTA on Volley Road. Home is 2056 SF with 4 bedrooms which includes 2 Master Suites, great for Multi-generations! One master could be used as bonus room or family room with walk-in closet & private bath! Brick remote controlled gas fireplace in living room. Detached 2 car garage on 1.2 acres. Close to town, enjoy Winchester Walking trails, CA distinguished schools, Park with Easy Access to Freeway.

$525,000 NE

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Access without the noise! Home is 4 bedrooms with 2.5 baths in Applegate. Huge Living room, complete with fireplace and convenient half bath! Butcher block counter tops with plentiful storage and counter space. Kitchen & Dining room lead out to large deck perfect for entertaining. Lovely fenced in backyard with plenty of room for playing, animals or garden! Front of home has plenty of parking, circular driveway, room for RV parking and guest parking.

Do I really need a lock box? October 26 - November 1, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

Question: Dear Kari, My husband and I will be selling our home, and we do not want a lock box, because we have t wo small dogs that are always trying to get out the front door and we both work long hours. Our Realtor said he would not list our home without one. My husband thinks this is because he is young and lazy. Our question is do we really need to have a lock box to sell our home? Is this a real estate law or is our realtor making up his own rules? Answer: To answer your question in short, there is no law or rule that requires you to have a lock box to sell your home. Now let’s take a look at our lock box system as it has greatly improved over time. Our modern Supra system brings efficacy to the real estate profession with a sense of security to home owners. The lock box is a metal box that attaches to the front door knob or another secure place near the property. Inside the box is a hollow area where the key to the house is stored. The two ways to gain excess inside this lock box is for authorized agents only. They will need to use their Supra active key or the app on their smart phone, which is connected

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to the SupraWeb data system. This is for only authorized users. Once the lock box has been opened, then all the data on the agent is recorded immediately — such as date, t ime, na me a nd license number. The listing agent and the Board of Rea ltors now has t his information. This is not

Most high-end listings require only showings with the listing agent and buyer’s agent present. Who besides them knows more about the home? only a safety feature of who is coming into the home, but can also be used as a handy sales tool. Now the listing agent can call the agent that just showed their listing and ask for fe e d b a c k or p er h a p s answer any of the agents’ or their buyers’ questions on the spot. In addition, the listing agent can also program the lock box to

only provide access for certain times. For instance, it will only work from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will not work with other timeframes. There is a higher percentage of home owners that elect to have a lock box on their property than not. Usually the agents are instructed to make a phone call or text first to the home owner or agent with the date and time of their preferred showing of the property, and then they will follow w ith the show ing. However, there are those agents out there that will see a lock box on a door while perhaps showing another property in the neighborhood and just drop on in unannounced and use the lock box. Also, there are the agents that will not call to cancel a showing and never show up. Since there is margin for human error, all listing agents will advise home owners to lock up or take away from the home any valuable items; such as jewelry, paintings, coins, medicines, etc. We understand the ideal showing of a home for sale is with the listing agent present him or herself. In fact, most high-end listings require only showings with the listing agent and buyer’s agent present. Who besides the owner and the listing agent will know more about the par-

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Lock boxes, which are more and more common, are not only a safety feature; they can also be a sales tool. ticular home than the listing agents? This way t he listing agent can point out special features that could be missed, in addition to having the opportunity to actually give the particular home the best plug for

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sale. However, this would require the listing agent be available at a moment’s notice. In the event your listing agent is not this flexible then this may cause some agents with their buyers

not to ever v iew your home. This may also prolong your time on the market for sale. If you are feeling strongly about not working with a lock box, I would recommend that you revisit this topic with your agent.

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Eating healthy means saving in the long run Are you aware of what you're eating? Is your diet plant-based or do you consume more processed foods? As we all know, diabetes, heart disease and cancer are big health concerns in our country. Study after study suggests that diet is a common denominator in these diseases. Bottom line: when we

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think about ways to save, we should be thinking just as seriously about saving

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our health as we do about our wallets, because a healthier body means a healthier budget in the long run. So, let's talk about buying groceries. When you shop, do you spend your time at the perimeter of the store or are you an aisle person? If you go to the big grocery stores, the rule of t humb is to shop t he perimeter of the store, as that is where your healthier food items are. However, an even better solution is to try and support our local farmers and ranchers. We are in the Farm to Fork Capital, blessed to have such an abundance of f resh food at our fingertips. The Farmer’s Market in Old Town on Saturday mornings and in North Auburn on Wednesdays provide fresh and seasonal fruits and veggies; organic, farm-raised eggs, and if you like meat or fish, you can get the freshest and best there. The Natural Trading Co. right next to ATown Bikes is our newest

fresh food store in Auburn. The majority of their veggies are from their farm, so it’s like having the Farmers Market open every day! Fresh, beautiful veggies at our fingertips: how fortunate we are. Eating processed foods is a great way to ensure health problems down the road. Did you know that of all the products in a grocery store, 74% have added sugar in some form or another? Sugar has 57 different names, and none of them are good for you. Apple puree and cane juice a re just a couple. A s Americans, our consumption of sugar is huge, which is resulting in high cases of Diabetes 2, a disease that can be caused simply by diet. Paying attention to what you put into your body, and putting the cleanest foods possible into it, will help you feel better physically as well as mentally within a short amount of time. Eating healthy can be one of the Ways to Save your body from getting a

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Farmers markets and fruit stands abound in this farm-to-fork region of the country. disease that is unnecessary. It may cost a little more to eat healthier, but you will save money in the long run by eliminating medications and visits to the doctor. Here’s an example of how the food industr y thinks/works. Sugar, like corn, is a cheap filler. Do you know why there are marshmallows in Lucky Charms cereal? Because sugar is cheaper than oats.

Replacing sugar for oats costs less for the manufacturer, but they charge you more. Your health is not even a factor; it’s all about the bottom line. Let’s turn that bottom line around and make it about our health! I will be in Peru for the next three weeks, so past columns will run during that time. I look forward to sharing my adventures with you!

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Should I stay or should I go?

Yo u’v e l i v e d t h e r e forever. The grand kids are just a few miles away. The mortgage is paid off. You finally got to go on that cruise to Italy last year. You’re about to retire and looking forward to wearing that gorgeous Tiffany bracelet your husband bought you for your anniversary. (Lucky girl!!) At this phase of your life you want a more carefree lifestyle. Both you and your husband are looking forward to winding down and living in a smaller, easierto-maintain home. While other states offer tax benefits and a lower cost of living, you dread leaving life-long friends and the warmth of the local community. It’s a little overwhelming and exciting at the same time. Luckily, you have a number of options. Here are

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some ideas to help you frame a downsizing plan. Downsize by building a “Granny Unit” and renting out your main home If the lot size of your current residence and planning laws allow it, this is a great option for retirees who don’t want to “move away.” Plus, you will get the added benefit of monthly rental income from your main house. Bonus tip: Consider hiring a professional organizer to ease the s t r e s s a nd h a s s le of downsizing.

You love the thriving arts community of that charming costal town, but you’re not sure if “it’s for you.” Test the waters! Rent out your current residence and take a small apartment in town. This gives you a back door to your current home while you experiment with a new lifestyle. You may be pleasantly surprised and love living there. Remodel your current home with the idea of “Aging in Place” After taking a good look at other communities and properties in your price range, you’re convinced your current living situation is superior. If that is the case, your best option may be to hire an architect to develop plans for a

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Sample a community by renting your own property while you lease in the new community, so you know you're making the right choice. remodel of your home or the creation of a standalone unit that will accommodate a future caretaker.

These are just a few ideas to get you thinking about your options. If you are thinking about downsizing or moving to Auburn, give a

call to your favorite realtor. They are a great source for referrals and practical ideas that can provide solutions for your specific needs.

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