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5 Great New Housing Communities in Sacramento

5 Great New Housing Communities in Sacramento

I could go into the many reasons why buying new is a great option, but chances are you know already. So I’m going to skip all that and simply share with you 5 of our favorite new communities in Sacramento. The Creamery by BlackPine Communities 

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 

Top 5 Thai Restaurants In The Sacramento Area

Top 5 Thai Restaurants In The Sacramento Area

If I had to claim just one hobby, I guess I’d say it’s Thai food… can Thai food be a hobby? I mean Thai cooking can be, but can the food itself be one? I like to think so. Before I get into my top 

Writing a Competitive Offer

Writing a Competitive Offer

Securing a home in a seller’s market can be a challenge, but with these tips you can write a winning offer. Pre-Approval Letter Talking to a trusted lender is the first step in purchasing a home, not only because they help narrow down how much 

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. 

‘Tis the Season to Shop Local

‘Tis the Season to Shop Local

So it’s two weeks before Christmas and you’ve got the short end of the secret Santa stick. Not knowing what to get your colleague whom you’ve only spoken to twice in the break room since they started there in May, is a struggle we all understand. So we’ve compiled a great list of local shops where you can find even you mother-in-law’s sister a fantastic gift.

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, 

15 Things to Do in Sacramento this December 2018

15 Things to Do in Sacramento this December 2018

From horse-drawn hayrides, charity events, classic films, wreath-making classes, and other holiday events, check out the fantastic things Sacramento has to offer for the month of December!   #1 THE FAB FORTIES When: First Weekend after Thanksgiving – Weekend following Christmas (Nov. 24th – Dec. 31st) 

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 

Our Favorite Paint Colors

Our Favorite Paint Colors

Ahh, paint colors. Nothing seems more heartbreaking than painting an entire room (or worse, the whole house) only to find you hate the color. All the money, time, and effort wasted. Swearing up and down you’ll never paint again and dammit, it looked different on