Author: Austin Whatley

Upfront Costs as a Home Buyer

Upfront Costs as a Home Buyer

Most buyers are aware of some of the fees that are paid during the purchase of a home such as title and escrow fees, but there are some smaller fees that are sometimes overlooked. Here are some of the lesser-known or overlooked fees that buyers should budget for that will be paid upfront during the transaction.

10 Dos and Don’ts When Obtaining a Home Loan

10 Dos and Don’ts When Obtaining a Home Loan

Obtaining a home loan is the first and most important part of the home buying process. There are some important first steps that can help make the process smoother and there are some major things to avoid when applying for a home loan. We have 

10 Drought Tolerant Plants That Are Great for Landscaping

10 Drought Tolerant Plants That Are Great for Landscaping

This topic was brought up to me by some friends one night and it really got me thinking about how plants are so unique and adaptable to so many different environments. I was super excited to dive into research about all these cool drought tolerant plants and here are ten of them that peaked my interest the most!

Path to Home Ownership- September 2019

Path to Home Ownership- September 2019

Deciding that you want to buy a house can be easy, but what comes next? This evening, September 26th Brooke Rothchild and I will be hosting a home buying class called The Path to Home Ownership. We will also be joined by Alexandra Michel from Big Valley Mortgage. The goal is to cover both the lending and real estate aspects of the home buying process in a quick, informational and Q&A type forum. This FREE event will be at La Venadita in Oak Park from 6 – 8 P.M. Light snacks will be provided. We would love to see you there!

Sacramento County Certified Farmers Markets of 2019

Sacramento County Certified Farmers Markets of 2019

I have such fond memories of the farmers market when I lived in Davis a couple years ago. Every Wednesday evening and Saturday my friends and I would walk through and check it out and sit on the grass. Before researching all the farmers markets, 

Popular Events Coming to Sacramento in September 2019

Popular Events Coming to Sacramento in September 2019

The weather is still nice out and Sacramento is hosting quite a few awesome events to have fun and make memories with friends and family! Here are some of the events coming up in September that we are particularly excited about!

A Few of the Best Places to Stargaze in the Greater Sacramento Area

A Few of the Best Places to Stargaze in the Greater Sacramento Area

Summer vacation is starting to come to an end, but do not let the beginning of school take away from your time in nature! Here are a few places with the best stargazing and low light pollution in the greater Sacramento area.

Classes Happening at Crocker Art Museum this August 2019

Classes Happening at Crocker Art Museum this August 2019

If you are interested in learning some new art techniques, the Crocker Art Museum has quite a few cool and helpful classes to expand your knowledge of painting and design. Here are some of their class offerings for the month of August!

Popular Events Coming to Sacramento in August 2019

Popular Events Coming to Sacramento in August 2019

Summer is still going strong and we have compiled a list of some of the popular events coming up in Sacramento this August 2019!

5 of Our Favorite Places to Get Ice Cream in Sacramento

5 of Our Favorite Places to Get Ice Cream in Sacramento

There is no time like to present to cool off with some ice cream! We have narrowed down five of our favorites to help keep you from analysis paralysis in this summer heat!