Real Estate

has active citizens, award-winning school systems, comprehensive park and recreation programs and is home to nation-wide sporting events. Visitors and residents alike find an abundance of outdoor activities throughout the year. All of these factors make one of the best places in which to live, work and play!

The secret's out: and Granite Bay are spectacular places to live , work and play. With an abundance of shopping, dining, arts, entertainment, business and recreation, and Granite Bay offer something for everyone. The communities boast an excellent public school system, personalized city and county services, beautiful neighborhoods and excellent job opportunities.

is home to big corporations, including Hewlett-Packard Company, NEC Electronics, SureWest and PRIDE Industries, as well as smaller businesses. Therefore jobs abound. The City of boasts a labor force of more than 54,000 in industries including, industrial, retail, fashion, high tech, restaurants and health care.

All of this makes it easy to live in and Granite Bay , which offer not only quaint, older homes, but fabulous new developments for the first time or move up buyer, golf communities and senior housing.  There is plenty of park space, more than 1,200 acres of open space in alone. Recreational opportunities include a world class aquatic facility, which includes an Olympic, sized swimming pool named for 's own Olympian, Summer Sanders, golf courses, batting cages, bike trails, and a brand new Sports Center. Many parks are located near schools allowing students to share such amenities such as softball and baseball diamonds and gymnasium facilities. Also the Science and Technology Access Center enhances the educational curriculum and provides access to computers and science technology for those members of our community who do not have ready access to such educational tools outside of the classroom. Activities are always going on at the Maidu Interpretive Center. During the summer, the center holds old-fashioned campfires under the stars, and in the cooler winter months, mom and dad can enjoy interesting speakers while the kids are entertained with arts and crafts. Year-round nature walks explore the beauty and diversity of nature at the Maidu Indian Historic Site.

has even more to offer from Skatetown to Golfland/Sunsplash. For those who love fancy live theatre, there is the Magic Circle Repertory Theatre. For movie buffs, has more than 26 movie screens from which to choose. and Granite Bay offer a plethora of shopping and dining opportunities with over 175 restaurants to satisfy any taste, from sushi to steak.

Real Estate Reports

Understanding Your Credit - Understanding Your Credit can mean the difference of owning vs not owning!   Mortgage Funding Info - Mortgages for commercial deals can be funded if you know how to write a successful presentation. Credit Info - Your credit score is based on the information contained in your credit report.   Fico Scores Effect Purchasing - FICO® scores were developed by Fair Isaac & Company, Inc. for each of the credit repositories. Property Rights - You have a right to do with the land as you please, subject to restrictions imposed by law.   Real Property Definition - Real property is generally defined as land and the things permanently attached to the land. Property Investment - Is Real Estate A good Investment? This report will try to answer that question.   Property Trust(s) - The REIT Story Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) were created by Congress in 1960 but played a very limited role in real estate investment for more than three decades. Negotiating a Contract - If the terms and conditions of the deal aren't acceptable, you might want to pause and think twice.   Real Estate Negotiation - Negotiating a purchase agreement is perhaps the trickiest aspect of any real estate transaction. Dont Let It Fall Through - What makes a deal fall through? Avoid the common pitfalls!   Sell Your Home Fast - Should you hold out until you have an offer that matches your asking price? Real Estate Tax Advice - Selling a home can have a major impact on your federal and state tax returns.   Property Inspection - Regardless of what the inspector may uncover, you shouldn't be overly concerned about the actual home inspection Pick An Offer - Picking among several offers isn't always as easy as choosing the highest price, especially in hot markets.   Open House Expectations - Was vacating your home for four or five prime-time hours worth the inconvenience? Your Open House - Public open houses may be more beneficial for the agents themselves than for the home sellers.   Marketing Info - Your broker's marketing efforts and considerations will include advertising, showing the property, how long the house has been on the market and whether you're buying another home. Listing Real Estate - A listing agreement is a binding legal contract that shouldn't be taken lightly.   Selling My Property - The age-old observation that "you never get a second chance to make a first impression" certainly applies when it comes to attracting buyers to a for-sale home.