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Gold Country Homes

November 9-15, 2018 Volume 42

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

GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • November 9-13, 2018

Keeping the home during a divorce Question: Dear Kari, I have been married for just under 10 years. Much to my surprise, I am getting divorced. My husband says I can keep our home if I buy him out right away. It appears that he is in a hurry. Can you please tell me if there are disadvantages or traps for me in keeping the home? Answer: Thank you for your pertinent question. There are severa l issues to consider when deciding to keep the home when undergoing a divorce. To begin with find out if the home has a large or small amount of equity. This is important because there could be unforeseen legal obligations of both parties regarding the home. In the event you decide to take the offer to buy out your soon-to-be former husband, there are some vital steps to consider. I am going with the understanding that the property is in your and your husband’s name jointly. In this situation it is typical for one spouse to simply sign a quit claim deed and everyone be on their merr y way. However, when using a quit claim deed one spouse may sign off the title of the property removing the right to ownership, but not the loan responsibility and this can be a dangerous situation. This includes even the best of intentions of bot h pa r t ies involved. Un for t u nately, u n foreseen problems may arise for the party keeping the house. A few examples of potential problems could be if the other

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Kari McCoy The Real McCoy

spouse cannot make the payments, this can affect the other spouse’s credit. This credit hit could prevent them from being able to buy their next home. Another example of a problem could be if a new defect develops with the property down the road and the spouse with the home does not have the funds to make the needed repairs. Other problems that can affect the value of the home include an unexpected decline in the property's value or just about any other negative impacting factor on the value of the home. Let us look at how to troubleshoot the problems in the previous paragraph. Have the spouse with the home obtain a new loan. In addition, it would be wise for the spouse that is considering keeping the home to treat the transaction as though they were purchasing the property from a complete stranger. This way all the costs would be discovered and split down the middle avoiding one spouse from feeling taken advantage of. Here is a list of items that need to be considered before starting the process: • Have a current title search and insurance checking for any hidden liens or debts. • Obtain a pest control/termite inspection and any neces-

sary repairs completed. • Have a home inspection a llow ing for any necessar y repairs to be completed. • Purchase a one-year home warranty policy. • A c u r rent professiona l appraisal of the property. • Be sure not to overlook any ta x consequences for bot h parties. • Review total costs of title/ escrow fees and any new lender fees.

• Most important of all is to have a second title search completed right before you sign on the dotted line as things have been known to pop up at the end when dealing with divorce. It is good to know that a divorce decree does not override any agreement you have with a creditor, no matter which spouse is ordered by the court to pay the bill. Remember before you sign anything you should contact an attorney, accountant and a

Realtor, arming yourself with the knowledge to go through this most difficult period of your life. This information is to be used to try to answer this question only, for legal advice contact a reputable real estate attorney. Kari McCoy owns the Kari McCoy Group, at Lyon Real Estate. She can be reached at 916-933-5274 or sold@ karimccoygroup.com.

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e decided to go with Trina Laird as our realtor simply because of a referral from a friend. They had a super experience and that re-assured us that Trina would be the best fit for us! Our experience throughout our buying and selling process was amazing! She made us feel comfortable and cared for. Trina is both knowledgeable and thorough in every aspect. Trina Laird is a full DRE #01066113 service realtor, and for that we are thankful! Trina made our process of buying and selling our homes 916.532.6271 exceptional! Trina Laird is simply the best! Lee & Tammy, Auburn

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November 9-13, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

Plastic pile-up

Plastic: it ain’t so fantastic. Yes, there is a need for it. However, it seems we have taken our love for plastic just a little too far. I hea rd Br ita i n’s pr i me minister, Theresa May, recently pledged to eliminate avoidable wastes w it h i n 25 yea rs. T h is includes plastic bags (in ALL stores), straws and even products that have micro-beads of plastic in them. This made me want to look this fact up to see if it is true and if so, why. In my research, I found that at the end of 2017, China put restrictions on what recyclable products they will accept. China’s ban covers imports of 24 k i nd s of sol id w a ste, including unsorted paper and the low-grade polyet hylene terepht ha late used in plastic bottles, as part of a broad cleanup effort and a campaign

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against “yang laji,” or “foreign garbage.” It also sets new limits on the levels of i mpu r it ies i n ot her recyclables. China had been processing at least half of the world’s exports of waste paper, metals and used plastic — 7.3 million tons i n 2016, accord i ng to recent industry data. Last July, China notified the World Trade Organization that it intended to ban some imports of trash, say ing t he act ion was needed to protect t he environment and improve p u b l i c h e a l t h . N o w,

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be c au se of t h i s ba n, Britain and other countries, including ours, are finding recyclables piling up. T h e Un i t e d S t a t e s exports to China more than 13.2 million tons of scrap paper and 1.42 million tons of scrap plastics annually. This informat ion c ome s f rom t he Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. This is t he si x t h-la rgest American export to China, so as you can see, we will be greatly affected by this new ba n f rom Ch i na. Where will all the plastic go? Si m on E l l i n , C h ie f Executive of the Recycling Association in Britain, told the New York Times in Januar y, “We’ve got to start producing less and we’ve got to produce bet-

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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES â€¢ November 9-13, 2018

Recent real estate transactions in Placer County The following transactions took place between October 12 and October 23, 2018. Information provided by Core Logic.

Auburn

1750 State Highway 193

$775,000

2836 Ketchikan Dr

$575,000

1377 Marseille Ln

$475,000

1335 Merry Knoll Rd

$245,000

2750 State Highway 193

$998,000

4428 Pebble Beach Rd

$549,000

6773 Olive Point Way

$480,000

228 Sacramento St

$350,000

1545 Veneto Way

$425,000

$240,000

2280 Spring Grove Dr

$593,000

10675 Joeger Rd

$200,000

3000 Sierra View Cir 1

$271,000

1251 Whitney Ranch Pkwy 1233

$495,000

$415,000

1788 Allenwood Cir

$470,000

$450,000

300 Goldenrose Ct

1036 Southridge Dr

5973 Green Mountain Ln

$390,000

$130,000

1756 Glenbrook Ln

$825,000

$223,000

1450 Grey Bunny Dr

3564 Sapphire Dr 1 250 Nation Dr

$375,000

1417 Landmark Cir

$345,000

1250 Whitney Ranch Pkwy 231

5033 Gregg Way

$362,500

Loomis

5409 Sandgrass Dr

$620,500

1221 Red Dog Ln

$450,000

6341 King Rd

2118 Ranch View Dr

$475,000

13171 Luther Rd

$400,000

3656 Val Verde Rd

275 Lincoln Way

$490,000

Meadow Vista

Carnelian 5101 N Lake Bivd 109

$399,000

Foresthill 5616 Maywood Dr

$498,500

Granite Bay

$475,500 $1,100,000

1200 Sugar Pine Rd

$545,000

3195 Manzanita Ln

$487,000

1035 Pinecrest Dr

$240,000

Newcastle 9211 Los Puentes Rd

$850,000

9160 Purdy Ln

$830,000

Penryn

7132 Bayridge Ct

$435,000

1384 Orange Hill Ln

6820 Poca Montoya Dr

$792,000

Rocklin

9691 Swan Lake Dr

$702,000

3994 Rawhide Rd

$800,000

720 Kellerman Ct

$820,000

711 Horizon Cv 1040

$315,000

8030 Granite Oaks Dr

$700,000

4815 Echo Ridge Rd

$722,500

8795 Woodgrove Cir

$850,000

5416 Sandgrass Dr

$594,500

5834 Tree Swallow Cir

$822,500

1230 Whitney Ranch Pkwy 425

$214,500

4344 Lakebreeze Dr

$600,000

1814 Illinois Way 47

$291,000

3029 Crestwood Way

$450,000

Lincoln 2575 Muirfield Dr

$360,000

1958 Grand Pheasant Ln

$587,500

1330 Cobblestone Dr

$375,000

1247 Picket Fence Ln

$484,500

1542 Stoney Cross Ln

$539,500

$695,000

Roseville 1049 Chapelhill Ln

$403,000

4089 Payson Ave

$565,500

1915 Verrazona Dr

$436,000

1008 Teresa Pl

$405,000

219 Coronado Ave

$290,000

4421 Seabiscuit Dr

$680,000

4040 Wyman Way

$611,000

3611 Ghislaine Ct

$590,000

2165 Exminster Ln

$530,000

1118 Coloma Way

$270,000

157 Winslow Dr

$585,000

2377 Provincetown Way

$670,000

125 Canberra Ct

$420,000

492 Brennen Cir

$505,000

1328 Longfellow Cir

$417,000

147 Duranta St

$281,000

209 Elm St

$205,000

532 Loretto Dr

$345,000

407 Loretto Dr

$372,000

Tahoe City 180 Dollar Dr

$980,000

161 Skyland Way

$1,470,500

100 Lassen Dr 69

$2,000,000

Tahoe Vista $157,500

1300 Regency Wy 46

Truckee 6106 Rocky Point Cir

$595,000

9513 Cloudcroft Ct

$4,675,000

14660 Devils Peak Rd

$271,000

6129 Rocky Point Cir

$390,000

1411 Oxen Run Rd

$1,600,000

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November 9-13, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

Top exterior trends to inspire your 2019 home projects Thinking of adding a deck? How about replacing the tired, worn siding on your house? Now that the weather is colder, it's the perfect time to curl up with a hot beverage and start planning your 2019 home projects so you can nail the budget and settle on the look you're after. "Updating your home's exterior can make an older home look more modern, but it can also make a new build feel warmer and more established," says Kristine Swint, an in-house design expert at Royal Building Products. "W het her you pla n to sell, or stay a nd enjoy your new features, anything you do to update the exterior can ma x imize the value of your home." S w i nt s h a r e s t he s e insights and tips that will help you get inspired and plan your exterior home projects in 2019. Think "cool neutrals" for the color story W hen someone suggests a neutral tone for you r ex ter ior, do you think boring beige and tepid t aupe ? W hen it comes to v inyl siding, you may be pleasant ly su r pr i sed to d i scover there's a broad range of color and style choices to me e t y ou r t a s t e a nd desig n preferences, i nc lud i ng s of t g r a y s , bolder m id-tone blues and warm earth-toned

terra cottas. "Going neutral no longer mea ns sacr i f ici ng st y le, or hav i ng you r house look like a ll the ot her s on t he block," Swint says. "Today's neut r a l s conve y w a r mt h, comfort and closeness to nat u re - a l l t ra it s we desire in a home." If you need help planning your home's new look, t he HomePlay design tool from Royal Bui lding Products lets you experiment with different colors and siding profiles. To get started, visit HomePlaybyRoyal. com. Bring the inside out If you've decided this year is the year to add a deck or a patio, don't sett le for a n u n i n spi red open-a ir plat form. Today's desig ners a re remaking the deck concept altogether by bringing traditionally "indoor" amenities outside. Rugs, arbors and high-design furniture will turn your deck into an outdoor living room. By adding a fire pit, portable furnace or heater, you and your family can spend time on the deck year-round. For a finishing touch, a f loorto-ceiling sliding glass door not only brings in more sunlight and natura l v iews, it creates a sea m less t ra nsit ion bet ween i nside a nd outside. But a great deck starts

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with high-quality materials, because the last thing you wa nt is to spend excessive time and money on routine ma intenance. Instead of using natural wood, opt for a prem iu m composite deck i ng, such as Zu r i Premium Decking, that combi nes t he nat u ra l beaut y of exotic hardwood w it h t he unsurpassed and exceptionally low-maintenance requirements of composite materia ls. If you're interested in lea r n ing more, v isit zur i.roya lbuildingproducts.com. Make relaxation a top priority Home i s w here t he heart is, right? So it makes perfect sense to make it into a space where selfcare is a priority. That's why wellness and mindf u l ne s s h ave be c ome huge influences in interior and exterior spaces, Swint says. To turn your backyard into a retreat space, consider amenities like water features, zen gardens or even a shaded reading nook. Reframe the possibilities of your shed Garages and sheds can be more than a storage space for your lawnmower and tools. These four walls hold many other possibilities, and homeow ners have come up with creative, free-time-oriented uses

for these simple backyard structures. The options are only limited by your imagination: back yard bar, outdoor shower, or the classic she-shed or man cave. You can even make it into a home office for those telecommuting days. To dress up a plain shed, Swint says, add siding with complementary trim, windows (and flower boxes), finished with a sleek glass door. Now t hat you have plenty of inspiration to transform your home's exterior into a more inviting space, explore your options and visit royalbuildingproducts.com. — Brandpoint

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Top: Outdoor spaces can be made warmer with indoor amenities like rugs, fireplaces, and comfortable chairs. Above: Neutral colors don't have to be cold; they can be warm and inviting.

Gayle Morris

$399,500$414,000

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November 9-13, 2018 â€˘ GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

GOLD COUNTRY HOMES â€˘ November 9-13, 2018

Property of the Week

555 E Cape Horn Road, Colfax , 49.5+/- ACRES!

Ranch Style

LARGE 4-PARCEL COMPOUND INCLUDING UPDATED 2630 SF 4 BD / 4 BA HOME Each parcel is also zoned for splitting to 2.3 acre parcels! Great opportunity for multi-generational compound. 3 wells, 2 PGE hookups, 3 irrigation hookups, 70lbs pressure from canal, 9 water holding tanks, pond, drip-fed garden. Additional 5-stall horse barn with electricity and irrigation water, arena and 2 round pens. Incredible ranch style single level home located on private 2.5 acres. Beautifully updated throughout, shows pride in ownership! Gorgeous kitchen, granite counters, stainless steel appliances. Stone walls and fireplace are a masterpiece of petrified wood and other unique rocks. RV pad has all the hookups, generator is wired and included! Barn allows for horses, goats or chickens. Space for pastures out front. Beautiful views of surrounding nature and neighboring pond, year round irrigation water. Also fenced above ground pool. MLS #18039159

$1,295,000

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November 9-13, 2018 â€˘ GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

GOLD COUNTRY HOMES â€˘ November 9-13, 2018

Property of the Week

555 E Cape Horn Road, Colfax , 49.5+/- ACRES!

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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • November 9-13, 2018

Holiday Doggie Housing: Tips for Boarding Your Dog It’s official: your brother will be hosting Christmas this year. Everything has been a rra nged, you’ve gotten someone to cover for you at work. The plane and rental car reservations are set. But, there is just one tiny glitch. You need to find accommodations for your cute little Sheltie, Zoe. If you find yourself in the same situation, here are some tips to help you to find pet lodging for your dog or cat. Pet Sitter Referrals Friends are probably your most t r usted

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resource. You may discover a fellow pet owner who may be willing to house your pet. Or, friends may be able refer you to a highly regarded pet sitter. This is a great solution, as pet sitters will come to your home, feed, walk and play with your dog or cat. Be sure to check the pet

sitter's references, as you will giving him or her free access to your home. This stands true even if you received t hei r na me t h roug h a refer ra l. Secondly, interview the sitter to your pet to make sure your little Zie is comfor table w it h her new hu ma n. T hen, double check with the pet sitter to make sure their scope of ser v ices w i l l f it you r needs. Bonus Tip: another great resource is local dog walkers. Great dog walkers typically have deep ties in the local community, as most

of t heir business comes from referr a l s. Si nc e they are schedule driven, they tend to be punctual and reliable. Plus, they are familiar with the needs of pets lef t a lone for extended periods of time. Pet Lodging Of ten your local veterinaria n w i l l of fer boarding services. This is a great solution for per owners, as they will be

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familiar with your pet and their health needs. For other pet owners, a “pet lodge” may be a better solution. Make sure to visit the facility before your register your pet. Check t he facility for overall cleanliness and their approach to your dog or cat. A good facility will also inquire into your pet’s health and any special needs. In addition, some per lodges

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will pick up your dog or cat and chauffer them back home at the end of their stay. V isit i ng w it h fa m i ly and friends should be a great, guilt-free experience. Like many pet owners, you may find yourself m issi ng you r beloved friend. But, if you’ve provided well for your pet, you should enjoy your v a c a t ion w or r y f r e e . Happy Holidays! Thanks for reading. If you have any comments or thoughts about his column, please contact me, kfitzhenry@golyon.com 916-230-5362.

3150 AYRES HOLMES RD, AUBURN $439,000 3 BR, 2 BA, 1144 SF, 10.1 acres, Pond

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4065 RIVER WOODS DR, AUBURN $575,000 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2296 SF, .23 Acre, Pool

11004 BLUE WING PLACE, AUBURN $790,000 A slice of heaven on 7 level acres. Secluded and private Oak studded property. Perfect to put down your roots and build your home. Bring your animals and watch your garden grow. Well on site.

Lose yourself and get away from the hustle and bustle on this 22.4 acres nestled in the high country. Multiple building sites give you plenty of options for your dream mountain home retreat. Multiple locations for fabulous Sierra views. There are two wells that have been installed. Perc & Mantle is complete for a standard system.

Escape the busy city life for your piece of the Gold Country. Gorgeous level building area amongst the towering trees. Enjoy this peaceful 19.9 acre lot by making it your own. Old logging access roads and a creek meander through the property.

Great exposure in the heart of Colfax at the intersection of South Auburn Street & Highway 174. Comfortable and open office/retail suites with lots of windows, carpeted and ready to move into. We have three suites available now from 340 to 400 sf. Each suite has front & rear windows & you may control your own heat and air. Monthly rent includes shared common utilities (water, sewer and garbage), high speed internet and there are NO CAM charges. Rates available for month to month and discounted rates for one to three year leases.

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November 9-13, 2018 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES

MEYER: plastic woes continued from 3

ter-qua l it y re c yclable goods.” Too of ten, he s a id, manufacturers produce environmentally harmf u l products a nd t hen “pass the buck” to retailers, who in turn pass it to local councils to pick up t he tab to sor t out t he waste for recycling. “W hat’s happened is that the final link in the supply chain has turned a rou nd a nd sa id : ‘No, we’re not going to ta ke t h is poor-qua l it y st u f f a n y mor e . K e e p it f or yourself.” As a societ y, we need to pay attent ion to t he products we are buying and what is in t hem. I wa s at a loca l store where a ma n a head of me purchased t wo products he could easily hold i n h is ha nd. W hen asked if he wanted a bag he said no, then t houg ht for a se c ond,

asked if he had to pay. The answer was no, and he sa id "Su re, I’l l ta ke t he bag." I a sked h i m kindly if he would consider not t a k i ng t he pl a s t ic ba g a nd s a id, “plastic is t he enemy! ” Cra z y, I k now, but h is answer was even crazier: “t he air we breat he can k ill us, so what’s a plastic bag going to do?” Of course, I let it go at that but was disappointed in what I had heard. One bag ma kes a big d i f ference when t here a re hu nd reds of t housands of people. Plastic i s f ou nd i n s o m a n y places it needn’t be, and it doesn’t brea k dow n. T hese a re some of t he not so f a nt a st ic f ac t s about pla st ic. I hope you c a n f i nd Way s to Save from buying items t hat unnecessa rily use pla st ic t h is week, a nd ever y week. Thank You!

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Plastic is everywhere, from the ubiquitous Halloween candies distributed last month (right) to the random backyard soft drink pile-up, like this one in Kanchanaburi,Thailand (top).

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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • November 9-13, 2018

Correction About Hot Water Circulation Pumps Dear Barry: In a recent column, you repl ied to a quest ion about hot water circulat ion pu mps t hat c a n cause pin-hole leaks in t he copper elbows because of high velocity and air bubbles. You then suggested that when circu lat i ng pu mps a re i nsta l led, it wou ld be advisable to use type L or K copper pipe, instead of type M, as they are thicker gauge and could prevent wear and leaks. But since the leaks occur on the elbows, are not the same elbows used for all three gauges of copper pipe? Orlando Dear Orlando: You have just won the cigar of the month, and your point has been confirmed by several plumbing supply companies.

Barry Stone Inspector’s in the House

A lthough copper pipes come in various gauges of t hick ness, t he f itt ings come in one gauge only. This would seem to negate t he benef its of hav ing various gauges of copper pipe, a nd I appreciate your calling this disparity to my attention and that of other readers. This also affirms the importance of avoiding high-velocity circulation pumps in hot water systems. However, determining the right size of pump depends upon several variables, including the lengths and diame-

ters of the piping, as well as the distances from the water heater to the various faucets and other fixt u res. Based on t hese dimensions, a qualified plumber can run calculations to determine the proper pump capacity for a pa r t icu la r plumbing system. Those who prefer to do their own calculations should refer to the

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no such thing as a home that is too new or too wellbuilt to benefit from a professional inspection. In spite of numerous consumer affairs articles published over the years, many people still make the mistake of buying a home without having it inspected, investing the

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Dear Barry: W hen we bought our home, we were advised against having a home inspection because the house was only two years old. After closing escrow, we had recurrent plumbing problems and noticed a foul odor in portions of the house. When we called a plumber, he found raw sewage and an open toilet drain in the crawlspace. What's more, it turned out that most of the drain pipi ng wa s i mproperly installed. Had we hired a home inspector, would these problems have been found? Janie

have been routine discovery for a qualified home i n spe c tor. W hoe ver advised you against an inspection certainly did you a disservice. There is

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laundry, separate game room. The home overlooks a large pond, giving you the feel of being out in the country. Separate shop/garage, 26x26, with loft. Circular driveway with gates on both ends. Two fireplaces, huge pantry/storage. Full covered deck, extra outbuildings. $529,900

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