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Gold Country Homes
March 8-14, 2019 Volume 10
ALTA • AUBURN • COLFAX COOL • FORESTHILL GARDEN VALLEY GEORGETOWN GRASS VALLEY LAKE OF THE PINES LINCOLN • LOOMIS MEADOW VISTA NEWCASTLE
Sierra Pacific Real Estate 16898 Placer Hills Road Meadow Vista
Lic. #01396513
www.sierrapacificrealestate.com
Making Your TransacTion EasiEr FroM BEginning To End Fred Eichenhofer
Danielle Larson
Larry Scontrino
Katherine Katches
Glenda Harrison
Lic. #00920443
Lic. #01469169
Lic. #01783426
Lic. #01724739
Lic. #00932970
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4pm
Beautifully Maintained
820 Meadow Gate Rd, Meadow Vista
Maggie Francis Lic. #01992548
Meadow Vista
3 bedroms 2 baths, 2,203 sf Meadow Vista home on close to 1 acre. Vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. Large master suite with access to deck and hot tub. Remodeled master bath with granite & large shower. Spacious kitchen boasts island w/dining bar. Dining area w/skylight & bay style window. Large family areas off kitchen both have access to deck & easy maintenance terrace yard with pool & play area. Inside laundry room with cabinets. 3 car attached garage. Circular paved driveway, RV/boat parking as well as plenty of guest parking. Storage area under the house. New Roof in 2017, front exterior paint in 2017. MOVE IN READY.
$575,000
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4pm
Park Views!
Meadow Vista
Across the street from the Meadow Vista Park! 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,007 sf. Walking Distance to School and Downtown. Fully fenced home, with double fencing in the front! Sit out on the front porch and enjoy the sunsets, concerts in the park and more! Home is quaint and looking for its new owner! 1 car detached garage with room for boat or RV!!
990 Mill Rd, Meadow Vista
rice P w Ne
$319,500
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4pm
2 Homes on 1 Lot!
1865 Meadow Vista Rd, Meadow Vista
sting i L New
Meadow Vista
The main home is approximately 1800 SF with 2 bedrooms with an easy conversion of sitting room into 3rd bedroom and 2 full bathrooms. Downstairs room great for office, man cave, hobby room, storage room etc. Open concept with kitchen overlooking living room with floor to ceiling windows. Large laundry/utility room with sink, shelving, leading out to back deck and fenced in dog run. Oversize garage on 2 private acres. Separate Guest Unit is 1 bedroom, 1 bath recently rented for $800/month with separate electric meter.
$525,000
LAND FOR SALE
DESIRABLE MEADOW VISTA 5 acres with possible 4 lot split, tentative map available!
Call Us to Get Listed!
530-878-5100
$344,500
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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • March 8-14, 2019
Seller unhappy about cosmetic defect repairs Dear Barry: Before listing my house for sale, I decided to have a structural inspection, so I hired a home inspector. He didn’t find any structural problems, but his report was filled with a lot of cosmetic defects, such as stains on the bedroom ceiling. The stains are obviously not structural, but the report has started a chain of requests from the buyers to correct cosmeticdefects. Our purchase contract does not spell out the difference between cosmetic repairs and structuralrepairs.So now the buyer is using the inspection report as a wish list. What should I do? Linda Dear Linda: Your point is well taken, but with some caveats. Cosmetic defects, such as ceiling sta ins, a re not cr it ic a l cond it ion s i n need of repair. They are i m p o r t a n t , h o w e v e r, because they reveal past or current moisture problems, most likely related to roofing or plumbing leakage. The issue is not the stains, but the need to determine the cause of those stains and to ensure againstongoing leakage. That would require further evaluation and possible repairs. It is also important to understand that a “home inspection”is not strictly or exclusively a “structur-
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al inspection.” The word "structural," as it pertains to t he cond it ion of a home,is very limited in scope, referring primarily to issues affecting foundat ions, f ra m i ng, a nd ground stability. If you only wanted a structural inspect ion, a licensed structural engineer, rather than a home inspector, should have been hired. Home i nspect ions e n c om p a s s f a r m or e issues t ha n st r uctura l ones, including but not limited to the plumbing, heating, and electrical systems, fireplaces and chimneys, roofing, builtin applia nces, g round drainage, general safety compliance, and much more. The purpose of a homei n spec t ion i s to identify significant property defects that are visually discernible. Cosmetic defe c t s a r e t y pic a l l y included in a home inspection report as a courtesy only, not as issues to be resolved by sel lers. However, total disclosure of proper t y defe c t si s essential when buying or selling a home. To limit t he scope of a home
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Cosmetic defects, such as ceiling stains, are not critical conditions in need of repair. They are important, however, because they reveal past or current moisture problems, most likely related to roofing or plumbing leakage. inspection solely to structural considerations could leave many vital issues undisclosed. Dear Barry: The home inspector who checked my house recommended installing a spa rk a r restor on t he chimney top. Since the fireplace has been converted from wood burning to gas logs, is a spark arres-
tor really necessary? Cory Dear Cory: In practical terms, the lack of a spark arrestor is not likely to be a safety problem if you are only burning gas. However, from a legal standpoint, a spark arrestor is mandated for all fireplace chimneys, even those that are no longer used to burn
wood. This requirement guards against possible mishaps in case the firep l a c e i s r e s t or e d t o wood-burning use. If conversion to wood use should ever take place, the installation of a spark arrestor c ou ld be overlooke d. Therefore, adding a spark arrestor now will ensure against unforeseen problems later. Fortunately, the addi-
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oth my wife and I have purchased a number of homes. We both agree that having Trina Laird as our advocate has made this our best real estate experience. Her follow up and attention to detail have proven useful prior to, during and after the negotiation phases. My wife and I believe that she has our interest in mind first. Our transaction involved the sale of our previous home through a different agent and obviously the financing portion of this purchase. Trina was able to professionally manage all three phases, while negotiating on our behalf and meeting our expectations. Trina appears to be a seasoned real estate agent who understands the clients needs and works diligently to meet them. We feel confident in referring Trina to anyone. Thank you for all you do and did.
Diego & Tanya, Meadow Vista
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Committed to making your next real estate experience, your best real estate experience!
tion of a spark arrestor is neither complicated nor expensive. All that is needed is a piece of half inch ha rdw a re clot h (w i re screen) and a certifiedchimney sweep to install it properly. Distributed by Action Coast Publishing. To write to Barry Stone, please visit him on the web atwww.housedetective. com.
Trina Laird DRE #01066113
916.532.6271 www.southplacerhomes.com
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Is your home smarter than you? Did you hea r about Kim’s little 4 year old, Noah? While she was busy work i ng i n her home office, Noah reoriented the NEST control and then ordered a pizza through Alexa! In the old days, curious k ids might have ta ken apart grandma’s radio or mashed up a cool gaming identity. Now, there is a whole new f ront ier of home tech nolog y t hat beckons : t he home assistant. The constantly evolvi ng a ssi st a nt s, A lex a, Home or Siri, can speak a host of languages. They can be set to wake you up with music, customized news and weather. You ca n even pre-heat t he oven, time the lights or answer the door all from y ou r c ouc h . C u r iou s about somet hing? A sk Alexa a question. She will
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g i v e a v er y ac c u r ate a nswer! You ca n even publ ish ga mes or sel l products a nd get pa id through Amazon’s Echo marketplace, Alexa Skills. Every day our reality is being augmented, assisted or tweaked by smart systems. And our interactions w ith home assistants, mobile apps and “free” social media all come at a cost: your privacy. With the exception of A p p l e ’s s o o n - t o - b e released Home Pod, your information is saved by the big servers at Google
and Amazon. O nc e you i nte g r ate your smart devices with you r home a s si st a nt, you’re set. You can begin to reap the benefits of automation while your assista nt lea r ns about your habits and wants. The more you use these assistants the more they know about you. Privacy is a real concern. Just like your internet browser, these systems know more about your interests and concerns than many of your friends. So is being Smart worth it? For t hose who need help, like t he blind or physica l ly cha l lenged, these home assistants are a godsend. For lazy people like me, they are practical and can be diverting on a dreary winter’s day. After you make peace with the fact that “your
life” is being saved and likely parsed by a computer that is much smarter than you, it becomes clear. Your information is valuable. Usi ng soph i st ic ated data mining techniques, your behavior can be analyzed and influenced. We experience this every day, as we are followed around the web by product ads triggered by a click, or ser ved product recommendations at Amazon. If you have a “smart home” or you are contemplating the purchase of a home assistant or installi ng sma r t appl ia nces, give deliberate considerat ion to t he persona l i n for mat ion t hat you share.
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Smart home technology may offer supreme convenience, but it also presents privacy risks. and how it can be used. And that person should be you. W h i le t hese a re st i l l t he ea rly day s of personal assistants and the incorporation of artif i-
Ult imately, you need to cont rol who gets to a c c e s s y ou r v a l u a b le p er s on a l i n for m at ion
c i a l i nt e l l i genc e i nt o ou r l i v e s, i s s ue s s u rr o u n d i n g e v e r y o n e ’s right to privacy should be ca ref u l ly conside r e d . It ’s t h e s m a r t thing to do!
Spectacular Land & Home Finds
NEW CONSTRUCTION! Price oved Impr
1711 Lilac Lane, Auburn
Hardwood floors • Custom cabinetry, granite, and tile • Private Master Suite with spa-like bath MLS 18080162
$499,000
LAND WITH INDUSTRIAL ZONING
SWEET BUNGALOW
et! Mark n o Back
Price oved Impr
574 Peach Lane, Newcastle
.40 acre lot with fruit trees and rose garden • Walk to downtown • Good bones and ready for remodel MLS 18063642
ELEGANT TREEHOUSE
$415,000
WATER IS THE NEW GOLD
1540 High Street, Auburn
Spacious 4 bd/3 Ba + Bonus Rm • Solar • Master suite on first level • Separate downstairs entrance MLS 19007267
$674,000
BUILDABLE LOT
Kary Smiley
530.200.9039 DRE #01792711
Lifetime Masters Club Member
soulfulrealestate.com karybsmiley@gmail.com 3840 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn
2 acres with possible commercial use • Hwy 49 access with 50 foot easement for access • Many uses MLS 19005378
$350,000
Lot 4 Bell Road, Auburn
4.6 acres on the Auburn Wine Trail • Well in • Yeararound stream • No HOA’s • Owner will carry MLS 19006430
$345,000
Meadow Vista Rd, Meadow Vista
2 acres • Splittable • No HOA’s or CCR’s • Walk to the park and minutes to I-80 • Perc and Mantle MLS 18014938
$170,000
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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • March 8-14, 2019
Recent real estate transactions in Placer County The following transactions took place between January 30 and February 20, 2019. Information provided by Core Logic. Alpine Meadows 2217 Bear Falls Ln 400 Squaw Creek Rd 318-20
Foresthill $862,500 $500,000
Alta 34055 Alta Oaks Rd
$569,000
Auburn 5230 Thomas Dr
$360,318
13270 Dry Creek Rd
$715,000
1586 Cornell Way
$449,000
13003 Lincoln Way D
$207,000
1155 Merry Knoll Rd
$460,000
1802 Crockett Rd
$390,000
12156 Sunnyhill Rd
$347,500
180 Diamond St
8142 Michigan Bluff Rd
$160,500
6500 New Bath Rd
$575,000
5772 Arrowhead Dr
$325,000
Granite Bay 8480 Cambridge St
$599,000
6915 Cavitt Stallman Rd
$600,000
6869 Boardwalk Dr
$615,000
8143 Woodland Grove Pl
$1,015,000
9875 Village Center Dr
$637,000
890 Equinox Loop
$330,000
1861 Monument Dr
$450,000
1815 Homewood Ln
$585,000
1530 Topanga Ln 205
$346,000
2639 Woodacre Ln
$434,000
648 Blossom Ln
$460,000
616 Newbridge Ln
$413,000
1215 Hawthorne Ln
$500,000
118 Corte Del Valle
$950,000
380 Palo Verde Way
$480,000
6654 Shaw Ln
$190,000
384 Sawmill Ln
$800,000
264 Stags Leap Ln
$420,000
2309 Beamreach Ct
$525,000
883 Bridalveil Ln
$622,000
4070 Moore Ln
$765,000
404 Flora Ct
$400,000
3416 Margaret Dr
$365,000
385 Lilypond Ln
$449,000
5868 Hebert Ct
$362,000
626 Delancy Way
$387,000
9700 Rim Rock Cir
3450 Gladding Rd
$540,000
5881 King Rd
$409,000 $460,000
$1,267,500
5415 Ashby Ln
$780,000
1855 Graeagle Ln
$530,000
3612 Boone Ln
8205 Walden Woods Way
$785,000
335 Arthur Ct
$350,000
5420 King Rd
$425,000
$348,000 $299,500
612 Lavastone Dr
$500,000
5875 Moss Ln
2263 Lamplight Ln
$369,500
7260 Horseshoe Bar Rd F
$600,000
10151 Sueda Ranch Rd
$435,000
$725,000
$464,000
5550 Arcadia Ave
6125 View Way
2871 Cardinal Dr
$595,000
$350,000
$250,000
1350 Strolling Hills Ln
5521 Myrtle Dr
635 Shockley Rd 3655 Deer Ridge Ln
$603,000
1205 Pinto Ct
$530,000
6455 Mount Vernon Rd
$400,000
2667 Allen Dr
$510,000
12407 Divot Ln
$444,000
2603 Christian Valley Rd
$350,000
231 Terrace St
$720,000
1522 Stone Way
$505,000
2000 Toscana Pl
$875,000
Colfax 1125 Dallimore Rd 21190 Snooks Rd
$555,000 $420,000
$1,050,000
6896 Fallsbrook Ct
$542,000
9752 Golf Club Dr
$1,235,000
8290 Greenhills Way
$417,500
Homewood 5215 Sacramento Ave 670 Sierra Vista Ave
$327,000
1076 Silverton Cir
$449,000
135 Northfield Ct
$485,500
1892 Torino Way
$495,000
$570,000
910 Devonshire Ln
$410,000 $461,500
1001 Commonwealth Dr 83
$433,000
1623 Moonshadow Way
1001 Commonwealth Dr 158
$310,000
Kings Beach
3559 Camino Cielo
Lincoln 7261 Nicolaus Rd
$377,000
820 8Th St
$375,000
1471 Eaglesfield Ln
$595,000
796 Castleberry Ln
$713,000
Carolyn Metzker "Your Recipe For Results"
916.532.4237 CELL 1900 Grass Valley Hwy., ste 100 auburn, Ca 95603 Lic. #01851721 GoLyon.com
$1,175,000
Meadow Vista 720 Crother Rd
$495,000
1723 Meadow Ln
$399,000
2020 Sobre Vista Dr
$515,000
Newcastle 505 2Nd St
$73,000
Penryn
1955 Rickenbacker Ln
$340,000
5910 Butler Rd
1206 Barrington Ln
$425,000
Rocklin
768 Downing Cir
$396,000
2236 Apple Grey Ct
$685,000
202 Perino Ct
$450,000
5623 Harvest Rd
$476,000
781 Courtyards Loop
$375,000
4104 Tahoe Vista Dr
$465,000
2345 Song Sparrow Ln
$505,000
5045 Concord Rd
$525,000
$560,000
1353 Larkspur Dr
$500,000
1933 Newark Way
$675,000
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Recent real estate transactions in Placer County The following transactions took place between January 30 and February 20, 2019. Information provided by Core Logic. 6521 Hearthstone Cir 522
$294,000
2501 Zephyr Cv 1081
$210,000
2310 Zephyr Cv 2095
$269,000
5609 Lakepointe Dr
$769,000
3654 Amethyst Dr
$455,000
5944 Cottonwood Ct
2226 Salem Way
$569,000
877 Spotted Pony Ln
$620,000
2017 Taft Dr
$525,000
Roseville
5073 Prairie Grass Way
$549,000
2254 Longview Dr
$444,000
1040 Enwood Rd
$275,000
5688 Red Willow Ln
$423,500
1947 Inglis Way
$275,000
517 Fifteen Mile Dr
$500,000
1029 Mcrae Way
$400,000
2014 Blackheath Ln Sheridan 6341 Andressen Rd
$325,000
$390,000
10001 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd 821
$265,500
2200 Red Hawk Ct
$670,000
1909 Park Oak Dr
$1,350,000
3209 Thistle Ct
$505,000
2105 Rhodes Ln
$505,000
1938 Malachite Way
$380,500
5704 Windsong Ct
$515,000
709 Alta Vista Ave
$300,000
204 Manzanita Ave
$184,500
5417 Sandgrass Dr
$587,000
914 Shearer St
$310,000
$339,000
5540 Tripp Way
$582,000
629 Windsor Dr
$240,000
1336 Chignahuapan Way
610 Open Range Ln
$559,000
1741 Hillingdon St
$473,000
1866 Verrazona Dr
$430,000
6208 Lonetree Blvd
$324,000
$561,500
32 Maywood Ct
$470,000
3508 Lawton Ct 59
$415,000
1796 Heather Garden Ln
1745 Chilton Dr
$390,000
4080 Delmar Ave
$975,000
609 Granada Pass Dr
$480,000
$699,000
4115 Jan Ct
$422,500
7356 Goose Meadows Way
4239 Silver Lupine Ln
$545,000
1405 Santa Fe Cir
$382,500
1631 Deer Path
4241 Silver Lupine Ln
$526,500
545 Oakborough Ave
$370,000
2326 Overlook Pl
2205 Ranch View Dr
$675,000
3256 Demartini Dr
$597,000
10503 Pine Cone Dr
5404 Butte Cir
$550,000
1601 Avondale Dr
$580,000
5349 Humboldt Dr
$635,000
4095 Kingsbarns Dr
$845,000
1546 Syracuse Dr
$585,000
1965 Bosbury Way
$590,000
5419 Havenhurst Cir
$433,500
501 Gibson Dr 324
$308,000
6581 Hearthstone Cir 1511
$291,000
1406 W Colonial Pkwy
$657,000
6624 Silver Mill Way
$419,000
4449 Pebble Beach Rd
509 San Amadeo Ct
$482,000
3032 Southington Way
$499,000
1676 Quails Nest St
$500,000
1580 Roadrunner Dr
$452,000
1859 Avenida Martina
$522,500
$345,000
2003 Onyx St
$345,000
7115 Cope Ridge Way
$440,000
1010 Haman Way
$389,000
1707 Gateforth Dr
$425,000
4236 Shorthorn Way
$515,000
5088 Wood Way
$537,500
2885 Carradale Dr
$679,000
1358 Ridgerun Dr
$395,000
1518 E Colonial Pkwy
$465,000
$510,500
109 Allimore Ct
$555,000
2507 Zephyr Cv 1084
$195,000
373 Bayonne Ct
$475,000
1305 Saint Charles Way 96
$380,000
505 Patton Dr
$250,000
818 Baronial Ln
$530,000
7139 Claremont Cir
$495,000
2301 Rebecca Ct
$378,500
228 Chambord Way 228
$371,000
Desirable Vintage Oaks with Lake & Valley Custom built 4bed, 4bath, 3388sf, .63 ac Miles! yard on a private view lot that backs to Views for
JUST ! LISTED
1515 Ridgeview Circle, Auburn
40-acre park/greenbelt. Fenced backyard designed for entertaining & fun with sports/ pickleball court, putting green, outdoor kitchen & fireplace, multiple decks for dining and views. Deep side access for the toys + 3-car garage. Additional 800 sf basement with walk-out to backyard ready to be transformed in to the perfect media/ game room or in-law/guest suite.
ial Very spec . .. e m ho must see ... in person custom too many list! features to
OPEN HOUSE SUN 1-3
4310 Castle Rd
$778,000
$510,000
Tahoe City 661 Olympic Dr
$294,000
Truckee 7001 Northstar Dr 403
$793,000
5055 Gold Bnd 1
$555,000
15020 Peak View Pl
$1,640,000
8237 Lahontan Dr
$2,810,000
8249 Ehrman Dr
$4,000,000
1071 Martis Lndg
$1,870,000
10507 Kaweah Ct
$4,498,000
8348 Valhalla Dr
$6,700,000
Gayle Morris 530.320.8177
MLS #19009175
$395,000
Soda Springs
33 Norfolk Ct
505 Coronado Ave
$620,000
www.gmorris.golyon.com DRE #01986541
$832,000 $2,915,000 $487,500
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March 8-14, 2019 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES
Property of the Week
1360 Cerro Vista Drive, Applegate Enjoy canyon views from this well maintained 2,880 SF, 3-4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on 2.99 acres with beautiful rock outcroppings. Chef’s kitchen offers induction cooktop, island, convection oven, custom cabinets, Blanco sink & dumbwaiter to downstairs entertainment room. Living room with floor to ceiling stone hearth, wood planked vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling windows. Access to 2 newer decks from living area. Master suite with remodeled bathroom. Large family room with built in bar. Spacious bedroom with attached full bath. Additional room could be a great man cave, hobby or game room. 2 car attached garage with workshop area. RV parking. Fenced garden. 6 minutes to I-80. MLS #18026203
Virtual tour http://1360cerrovistadrive.IsNowForSale.com
$634,000
Fabulous Views Danielle Larson 530.906.1889 DRE #01469169
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March 8-14, 2019 • GOLD COUNTRY HOMES
Property of the Week
1360 Cerro Vista Drive, Applegate Enjoy canyon views from this well maintained 2,880 SF, 3-4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on 2.99 acres with beautiful rock outcroppings. Chef’s kitchen offers induction cooktop, island, convection oven, custom cabinets, Blanco sink & dumbwaiter to downstairs entertainment room. Living room with floor to ceiling stone hearth, wood planked vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling windows. Access to 2 newer decks from living area. Master suite with remodeled bathroom. Large family room with built in bar. Spacious bedroom with attached full bath. Additional room could be a great man cave, hobby or game room. 2 car attached garage with workshop area. RV parking. Fenced garden. 6 minutes to I-80. MLS #18026203
Virtual tour http://1360cerrovistadrive.IsNowForSale.com
$634,000
Fabulous Views Danielle Larson 530.906.1889 DRE #01469169
Sierra Pacific Real Estate
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GOLD COUNTRY HOMES • March 8-14, 2019
Household tips that are classic for a reason W hile going t hrough some shelves on a recent cleaning binge, I spied a n old book t hat ha s always given me a chuckle. I took it off the shelf a nd per u s e d it . E ach page had a yellow brown hue t h a t h a pp e n s t o books over the years. Published in July 1970, “He loi s e s’s H i nt s f or Work i ng Women” s h o w e d it s y e a r s ( i n more way s t ha n t he out-moded t it le !). As I sifted through the pages, it occured to me that my readers m ig ht enjoy Heloise a nd her t ips... Ways To Save time, mone y a nd p er h a p s e v en some headaches around the house while taking a st rol l dow n memor y lane. S o, i n t he n a me of women who worked in the 1970s, here are some highlights from Heloise: • If you r pa nts have thick front pockets, turn them inside out before putting them in the dryer (or hanging dry); they
Kristi Meyer Ways to Save
will dry quicker. • Washing and drying dark clothes inside out pr e v ent s t hem f r om picking up lint. • In the winter, if you don’t have a drying rack, you can hang dry your clothes on the shower curtain rod by using clothespins. Do a load in t he mor ning a nd when you come home from work; your clothes will be dry! • If you use box powdered laundr y soap, before tossing the box, partially fill it with warm water and swish it around. You’ll get another load of laundry out of it! • For those of you who still iron… if you put a couple of layers under
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you r iron ing board cover, it will reflect the heat, making your ironing go faster. Oh, and always remember to set your ironing board by the phone so you can talk and iron at the same time!
• If you’re a nursing mother, keep a heating pad by baby’s crib. Lay it in baby’s bed while feeding and the bed will be nice and warm for baby
Selling real estate the Wright way! Providing Fantastic Living Opportunities in the Foothills 8300 Sisson Lane $195,000
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.
10625 Joeger Road $435,000
BRAND NEW! Never lived in. Come make this new home and one acre all your very own. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath with a HUGE 24x32 garage. Granite, fireplace, central heat & air, laundry room inside. Great neighborhood close to town but with a country feel.
Gold Run
$165,000
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.
Office Space for Rent
Lic. #00429178
Lic. #0219832
530-368-4226 11689 Lorenson Road ~ Auburn, CA
Pending!
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.
Koylynn Webdell
Jessica Wright
Kemper Road
ilding! Colfax Central Bu
530-308-7676 530-885-8855
$270,000
WOW splittable level lot in the heart of Auburn! Close to town with space around you. Great pond and creek on property. Close to town but has the country living warm fuzzies. Bring your animials. NID irrigation water available on site.
PROPERTY WANTED Any Type • Any Condition UGLY OR NOT • All Cash - Quick Close (530) 885-8855 TOM WRIGHT, Real Estate Broker DRE #00429178
when you put him/her back to sleep. This will help baby go to sleep more quickly than getting into a cold bed. And, if you’re an adult, an elect r ic bla n ket or even a heating pad at your feet will help you get to sleep a little easier, too. • Have a n old fa shioned vanity you aren’t u si ng a ny more ? Tr y sawing the drawer sections away from the middle section and you have nightstands. Of course t here i s a l it t le more det a i l work i nvolve d, which I will leave for you to figure out! • Fu r n it u re sl ippi ng and sliding? Use a small piece of sponge under t he legs, t his w ill ta ke care of it. • Store your spare linens in their appropriate pillow case to save space. • Use stray socks for dusting. • How about using an old nylon sweater as a mop ? He loi s e s w e a r s hers lasted two years! • If you use paper tow-
Heloise has been advising readers on housekeeping, organization, and lifestyle hacks for decades. els in the kitchen to dry your hands or wipe water f rom t he dra inboa rds, save a nd reu se t hem. You can scrub the sink with baking soda, wipe out pot s a nd pa n s or dishes. • Re-use t hose nylon bags t hat veg g ies a nd g i nger a nd ot her root spices come in to scrub pots and pans or to clean tile in your bathrooms. Ju st i n ser t a r a g , old sponge or d ishclot h inside and scrub away. • And lastly, to gain an extra hour this weekend, remember to turn your clocks ahead an hour on Saturday and enjoy daylight savings! Kristi Meyer is a Realtor with Granite Real Estate in Downtown Auburn. Call/text 916.847.5128 or email ItMattersToKristi@gmail to contact her.
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An easy spring guide to a green, weed-free lawn The rich green color, the soft feel beneath your feet and the iconic fresh-cut smell — thriving grass enhances your property in countless ways. Spring is the ideal time to focus on your lawn, so by taking steps now, you can enjoy lush, green grass for many months to come. These four areas will help you focus your efforts where they will make the biggest impact. Equipment prep The first step to a successful spring lawn-care routine is to properly prepa re equipment. A f ter sitting in storage during the cool months, equipment may need a tuneup or replacement. The lawn mower is your go-to piece of equipment. If it's gas-powered, make sure fuel hasn't gone bad by starting it up and letting it run for a while. Add f resh f uel a s needed. Add it iona l ly, consider bringing your mower in for a tuneup. For a modest fee, a trained mechanic will go over all the mower components and ma ke sure everything is in tiptop s h a p e, i nc lud i ng blade sharpening so your mower can cut efficiently. L aw n t r i m mer s a re another popular tool for ma i nta i n i ng a ya rd. Again, start this piece of equipment up and see how wel l it r uns. Add fresh line to the trimmer head so you get a clean cut. Fina lly, gather a ll other lawn-care tools and designate a convenient spot in the garage or shed to store them for easy access. Mowing advice A great-looking, weedfree lawn requires proper mowing. Experts agree you should mow as soon as the grass starts to grow
to remove any brown tips and encourage healthy growth. Keep the grass mowed to 3-4 inches tall. At that height, grass shades out weeds, develops deeper roots and cools the soil. Some grasses — such as Kentucky bluegrass, fescues and perennial rye grass — grow faster in cool weather. That means you mow more frequently in spring and early summer to keep it in the 3-4 inch range, and less frequent ly in mid to late summer and into fall. Want an insider tip to a great lawn? Leave clippings on the grass. As they brea k dow n, they return important trace nutrients to the soil. If the grass is tall when mowed, spread out a ny la rge, heavy clumps so the clippings don't smother the lawn. Essential treatments Seek out combination lawn-care products to get better results with less work. For example, just one application of Preen One Lawncare provides three treatments, so you save time while laying the foundation for a thick, green, weed-free lawn. First, the application prevents crabgrass seeds from sprouting and — unlike traditional weed and feed products — also kills crabgrass seedlings up to 4 weeks after germination. Second, it kills dandelions plus 250 types of tough broadleaf lawn weeds on contact, down to the roots. Finally, it feeds the lawn continuously with a slow-release 20-0-6 formula that promotes even greening and strong roots for ma x imum heat and drought resistance. Combination lawncare is recommended for many popular cool-season and warm-season grasses.
Combination lawncare products will provide multiple treatments with one application: killing weeds, preventing crabgrass from growing, and feeding the lawn continuously through slow-release of nutrients. COURTESY
Watering guidelines Once your lawn starts growing, water becomes an essential component for it to thrive. A healthy lawn needs about an inch of water per week to stay strong. This can be a combination of rainwater and water you apply yourself. To reach the entire root structure, water should soak the soil 6 to 8 inches deep. The morning is the best t i me to w ater g r a s s. Temperatures and winds are typically lower in the morning, which means less evaporation. Strive to water grass before 10 a.m., but if you must do so later, wait until after 4 p.m., when t he su n is less intense. How do you know the amount of water your lawn is getting? Invest in a rain gauge to monitor precipitation. When using a sprinkler, set out a few empty tin cans in different places to measure water application. Unsure if you need to water? Try the footprinting test. Walk across your lawn and if your footprints are still visible after 30 seconds, it's time to water. Hea lt hy, wel l-watered grass will stand back up quickly after you walk on it. Set the stage for great grass this spring with these four easy tasks. A little effort now will ensure a lush lawn t h roug h su m mer a nd beyond. — Brandpoint
NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO SELL.... CALL US! LOT 4 LORAY COURT • AUBURN 1 Acre lot in an area of higher end homes. Perfect spot to build and have a piece of the country. Enjoy the land around you like being in the country yet close to amenities and services. Sewer, water, and electrical at the street. No HOA restrictions to build your dream home. Has long distance views of the country side and is at the back end of a court. WOW! MLS #19003481
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LOT 0 HOGUERTEL HILL COURT • AUBURN This 7.9 Acres, zone 2.3 Acres and just minutes from town. Well and Perc and Mantle done in 1988 when properties were developed. Two sides have the irrigation canal. Other side is paved roadway. Ready for a dream home or improvements. MLS #19004295
$197,500
23882 HIGHWAY 49 • GRASS VALLEY 12.4300 Acres. Highway 49 frontage with an easement to the highway. At the top of the property.
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Retaining walls to the rescue Seg menta l reta in ing wall (SRW) units are one of the most versatile landscaping tools in the homeowner's and professional la nd sc aper's toolbox . Retaining wall units have evolved from just being used to retain soil, transition slopes and prevent erosion. Today's SRWs can do all that plus serve as multipurpose building blocks for a variety of outd o or-l i v i n g f e a t u r e s , including stairs, columns, freestanding walls, tiered walls, curved walls, seating and more. Creative designs While SRWs still beautif ully accomplish t heir original intent, professionals and homeowners alike can easily create hardscape features that make outdoor-living spaces more useful and enjoyable. "Ou r la nd sc ape designers are very inventive in their use of segmenta l reta in ing wa l l
units, and our customers really appreciate all the features that can be created with SRWs," says Scott Arnold, manager of Villa Landscapes in St. Paul, Minnesota. Products such as the V E R S A-L OK ret a i n i ng wall system can be creatively adapted by homeowners and professionals to accommodate curves, cor ners, colu m ns a nd tiers - without any special pieces. For example, one popular application is a reta ining wa ll t hat employs a convex curve set into a small slope. Additional courses can be stacked against the lower courses of the wall to create a "couch" or seating area to surround a circular paver patio and fire pit installed at ground level. Freestanding walls Freestanding walls are common applications for ret a i n i ng w a l l u n it s. Sometimes called garden
1030 NATALIE COURT, AUBURN $679,900 5 BR, 3 BA, 2704 SF, .27 Acre
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Retaining walls can be used for aesthetics, as well. Above, this home makes use of a tiered effect. or seat walls, freestanding walls are designed to surround the perimeter of a patio and can serve as space for seating or potted plants. They also add a measure of privacy around an outdoor-living space, and when designed with inset columns, can be a support for fencing. Tiered walls
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Tiered walls are a common solution for grade changes and erosion control. The benefit of tiered walls is that they look great, and the space in between the walls can be used for a patio or for perennials, shrubs, vege-
tables or herbs. Tiered walls add visual depth and texture to a hardscape design and can be more aest het ica l ly plea si ng than a single wall. Stairs incorporated into a tiered wa l l desig n g ive sa fe access to a home on a slope or hill. A t iered desig n a lso creates a low-maintenance landscape, eliminating the need to mow a difficult slope. Stepping up Retaining wall units can serve as risers for steps. Stair treads can be finished with special precast stair tread units or bull-
nose (round-edged) paving stones. When installed in a contrasting shade or color, stair treads add interest to a hardscape desig n. Sta i rs created from retaining wall units can be placed within a tiered wall design, in a single wall or with wing walls on each side. Raised patios, built with a foundation created by SRWs, a re another popular feature t hat is of ten used to repl ac e h ig h-m a i nte nance decks. Can-do columns Columns created with SRWs are a versatile, beautiful and functional fea-
ture within a hardscape design. They can support a pergola, lighting or other landscape features such as statuary, and are used to finish off the ends of a freestanding or seat wall. They can also be installed at intervals within a wall design, and columns create an attractive way to f ra me a nd suppor t fencing. The use of SRWs is limited only by the imagination for outdoor-living features. With a variety of colors, textures and configurations, a retaining wall system can do it all f rom la ndscape wa l ls • SEE WALLS PAGE 11
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One of the benefits of using walls is the way that it creates designated spaces for table dining versus sitting around the firepit.
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designed with curves, columns, corners and steps to professionally engineered, soil-reinforced reta i n i ng wa l ls. T hey enable homeowners and professionals to create mu l t i-a n g l e c o r n e r s ,
curves, stairs, columns and freestanding walls with just one type of unit, and no voids to fill or special pieces to purchase. "VERSA-LOK is the one block I do 90 percent of my projects with; it can do it all," says Stan Genadek, ow ner of Genadek Excavating and Landscaping in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, and
the creator and host of a popular YouTube channel on landscaping, "Stanley 'Dirt Monkey' Genadek." Says Genadek: As you plan your spring DIY projects and dream about summer days on the patio, consider whether a retaining wall might fit your needs. — Brandpoint
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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4PM 204 Black Oak Dr., Auburn
Glorious azaleas, dogwoods Hosted by: Sue Thompson and snow-capped views are Food for the Soul! Unwind your way to this private Hilltop setting. Immerse yourself into the healing magic of Nature, while living creatively in this very unique, 4 bedroom, 2 bath Home with artful and high quality MLS # 19012941 $487,000 finishes. Detached motor home garage. Bubbling Spa Sue Thompson, CRS protected by a gazebo. 916.308.1157 Lic. #00759416
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12180 Alta Mesa Drive, Auburn COMFORTABLE SINGLE STORY. Hosted by: Collin Hobbs Three bedrooms PLUS an office. Wide hallway to bedrooms. Baths have tiled radiant heat floors. Kitchen, dining and living room flow well with 180 glass fireplace and open wet bar accessible from dining or living room. ALSO perfect layout for that home office with office, hall MLS #19001706 $495,000 bath & dining/conference room Collin Hobbs with wet bar well grouped near front entrance. 916-613-2173 DRE #01056619
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4PM 282 Swenson Court, Auburn
Lovely turn key ready custom built home.
Hosted by: Sandra Thompson
Recently updated kitchen with granite and hardwood. Two story 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath with master suite downstairs. Cozy woodburning stove. Walk-in coat closet. Newer roof. Two-car garage with bench and cabinets. Privacy on hilltop cul-de-sac. Original owners have beautifully maintained this home inside and out.
MLS #19012939
$497,500
Sandra Thompson
530.852.2858 Lic. #01351281
Open House Sunday 12-3pm
Jaci Crowley 530.906.9023 DRE #00829347
New Price! 2420 Hoboken Creek Road, Greenwood $599,999
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Phenomenal views from every window and deck in this unique, custom built home. Gourmet kitchen, island & pantry. Beautiful hardwood floors & woodwork throughout. Wood beam ceilings in family room are wired for surround sound. Huge walk-in closet in master suite & tons of storage in attic. Downstairs has potential for more bedrooms or in-law suite with full bath. Barn can have 4 stalls & adjacent workshop bldg can hold hay or tack rm. Direct trail access. Gated Entry. MLS #17070164
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Coldwell Banker
530.401.5127
SearchingPlacer.com Lic. #01811228
21+ ACRES WITH 3 BARNS, office & tack room, arena, solar, 5 irrigated pastures, 1 home, 2 bunkhouses, and more!! Watch the amazing video! A must see! www. FruitvaleRanch.com. MLS 18079747
RE/MAX GOLD
530.200.9039
karybsmiley@gmail.com Lic. #01792711
WATER IS THE NEW GOLD 4.6 acres on the Auburn Wine Trail • Well in • Yeararound stream • No HOA’s • Owner will carry MLS 19006430 $345,000
Susan Kelly eXp® Realty of California, Inc. 530.913.5474
IMPRESSIVE VIEW - END OF ROAD PRIVACY - This cozy unique home features cherry wood floors, new entry tile extending through the kitchen, 2 remodeled bathrooms-1 w/a jetted tub, vaulted beam ceiling in the living room, fireplace, susan.kelly@eXpRealty.com pantry closet in the laundry room, wrap around heart redwood decking & so much more. MLS 19000585 $350,000 Lic. #01454377 GC-42036_1
Kary Smiley
Laurie Whitton
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24950 Oro Valley Road, Lake of the Pines Tony Gosalvez
2 HOMES ON ACREAGE Single level home & a Broker-Associate C21 Cornerstone separate guest house on 10 acres w/great views!!! 530.906.7282 Radiant heat floors, 3 car garage. Separate 2nd home C21@Foothill.net is private, irrigation water. Main home is 3/2, 2754 sf, guest house is a 1/1. MLS 19005777 $899,000 Lic. #00811939
Ken Meyer,
Realtor
Advantage Real Estate
530.906.8971
Ken@KenMeyer.net Lic. #00933339
STEP BACK IN TIME in this beautiful 1880’s Victorian farm house located in the center of historical Colfax. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2425 SF. Completely renovated inside & out but maintains it’s original charm. Wood floors thru-out, high end windows, crown molding and wainscoting. Beautiful light fixtures with high ceilings thru-out the home. The gourmet kitchen is a chefs delight. MLS 18073146 $675,000
CJ Jenkins
Century 21 Cornerstone
530.906.4715
cjc21foothill@gmail.com Lic. #10427700
ONE OF A KIND HOME! Completely updated! Soak in your hot tub while enjoying views of Dark Horse Golf Course. Professionally landscaped .47 of an acre. Move in ready yet many options to expand. MLS 19012217 $539,000 E SAL
Jim Gargan 530.368.1883 Stephanie Gargan 530.368.1886 NATUREWOOD ESTATES. 4565 sq ft, 5 Bedrooms, 4 Lighthouse Real Estate jjgargan@gmail.com Lic. #01264326 & 01223271
Baths, single or multi generation living. 13 acres trails. MLS 18035013 $899,000
Gene Cain
Christine Schlittenhart Broker/Owner Vista Realty Group
ENJOY THE ACTIVE ADULT LIFESTYLE in Sun City Lincoln Hills with this move-in ready home featuring 530.906.9738 christine@vistarealtygroupca.com 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1155 sf. All new Lic. #01704242 appliances and flooring! MLS 19010230 $398,000
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530.305.5982
Explore the Sierra Foothills at www.foothill-living.com Lic. #01134833
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MOVE-IN READY AND LOW MAINTENANCE! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath well maintained home is ready for a new family. Newly painted inside, laminate flooring, new carpet, skylights and a large bonus room. Central heat and air, brick exterior and a fenced yard! Come see. MLS 18055647 $297,000
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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 3/10 • 1-4PM 820 Meadow Gate Rd, Meadow Vista
Audrey Murphy Coldwell Banker
916.595.7885 cell/ text
home@audreymurphy.com www.NegotiateYourWayHome.com Lic. #01865349
SECLUDED AND QUIET 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1870 sf home on 9 acres. Beautiful setting at the top of the hill with year round creek, fenced pastures and barn for the horses and plenty of room for the rest of the family. MLS 18070155
MOVE IN READY 3 bdrm 2 bath, 2,203 sf Meadow
Ben Richardson
Realtor Broker/Owner 2/1, 960 SF, 2 CAR ATT. GARAGE, LARGE LOT (.42) It’s Ideal Real Estate www.ItsidealRealEstate.com Cute Auburn Bungalow with lots of potential. Huge lot and great for adding some square footage. Ideal 530.305.1593 Ben@itsidealrealestate.com location, Bowman School district! 2 Minutes to I-80 & Lic. #01075312 Hwy 49. MLS 18082555 Only $255,000
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Kevin Capps The Capps Group
916.765.7732
kevin@cappsgroup.com Lic. #01705659
THE LAST AVAILABLE LOT IN BEAUTIFUL PINEHURST ESTATES. Purchase price includes 2 parcels (072-390-005-000). Lot is on both sides of Deerborne. Total lot size is 2.23. Partial view of Sierras and local area. Build your dream home. MLS 18059558 $159,000
Amy Sibley
Mother Lode Realty
530.906.4985
www.AmySibley.com Lic. #01238927
Danielle Larson, Realtor Vista home on almost 1 acre. Spacious kitchen,
island w/dining bar & dining area. Deck & patio for entertaining, easy maintenance terraced yard w/pool & play area. 3 car attchd gar. Fully fenced backyard. danielle@sierrapacificrealestate.com Circular paved driveway w/generous parking area. Lic. #01469169 MLS 19002572 $575,000 Sierra Pacific Real Estate
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AMAZING VIEWS!! 3/4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths + Bonus Room & Deep 2 Car Garage! MLS 19002326 $389,000
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Granite Real Estate
916.847.5128
ItMattersToKristi@gmail.com Lic. #01421981
OPEN SAT 11AM-3PM • SUN 12-4PM
216 Kilham Rd, Auburn
THIS LOVINGLY MAINTAINED VINTAGE home sits along the canyon’s rim, is single story, has many upgrades incl. owned solar, tastefully updated throughout, a two car garage and a shop. MLS 19012920