Author: Austin Whatley

5 Unique Adventures Near Sacramento

5 Unique Adventures Near Sacramento

Going out to dinner or to the movies is fun, but here are some unique places to spice up hanging out with friends or spending time with family! 

Types of Home Inspections That Buyers Can Do

Types of Home Inspections That Buyers Can Do

Congratulations! Perhaps you just got an offer accepted and you are in escrow or you are just curious about what goes on during escrow. Either way it is important to know what types of inspections you can have done as a buyer so you can move without the anxiety of the unknown. While this is not a complete list of all the inspections possible, here are some of the important inspections that can help clear the air around your new home.

Coffee is Life

Coffee is Life

Brooke and I both worked as baristas for many years, eventually bringing us together and creating a friendship lasting well beyond our ‘spro-slinging period! Coffee for us isn’t just a caffeinated beverage, but something very special and sentimental. Fortunately for both us and you, the 

An Interview: Cacti and Succulents with a Purpose at Prickly Pear

An Interview: Cacti and Succulents with a Purpose at Prickly Pear

Walking up to the Prickly Pear, you might wonder “Am I at the right place?” The beautiful blue highwater bungalow gives away no clues as to what lies behind it. Walking through the arched trellises toward the backyard is a bit like walking into The Secret Garden. 

Local Podcasts About Sacramento

Local Podcasts About Sacramento

Ranging in a variety of topics from beer to travel to politics, here are some podcasts that are produced in and focused on Sacramento! Finding Sacramento @findingsacramento http://www.findingsacramento.com Listening Time: about 30 min-1 hour Finding Sacramento is a podcast focusing on how entrepreneurs, artists, chefs, 

Why the Holidays are Still a Great Time to Buy

Why the Holidays are Still a Great Time to Buy

The holidays can be a jumbled confusion of planning family events, buying gifts, and baking your little heart out, but amidst all the chaos you can still find yourself a dream home and possibly spend your first holiday season there! Less Competition People get caught 

Pumpkin Seed Time!

Pumpkin Seed Time!

This cooler November weather has got me feeling fall and this recipe brings back some fall memories from my childhood! This great on-the-go snack provides the perfect mixture of sweet, savory, and bold flavors! Ingredients and Tools 1 tablespoon of sugar ¼ teaspoon of salt 

Great Low Maintenance Plants

Great Low Maintenance Plants

We’ve rounded up the chicest, hard-to-kill plants for your home. These low maintenance plants will thrive, even under your black thumb. DRACAENA Picture captured by: Pablo Enriquez This feisty guy starts off as a small houseplant and grows more tree-like when it gets older. It’s 

The Park Neighborhoods of Sacramento

The Park Neighborhoods of Sacramento

Imagine this: It’s a Sunday morning and you have a nice cup of coffee in your hand. You open up your window facing the park. You see the sunlight peeking through the oak trees. Joggers and dog walkers are visible in the distance. The morning