What Are Our 4 Main Reasons to Live in Roseville?

There are many great Roseville area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at 916-788-8822 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Today, we're going to share a few reasons why people really enjoy living in the Roseville and Sacramento region. We've put together a list of the top 4 reasons why our area is a great place to live! Let's dive right in:

1. Location: In one direction, we are only 2 hours from Lake Tahoe. In the other direction, we are only 2 hours from San Francisco! 

• Tahoe is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Located high in the Sierra Mountains, the Lake Tahoe area has world-class skiing, camping, fishing, boating, and sailing, among many other activities. 
• San Francisco: If you go the other direction, you can expose yourself to the cultural vibrancy of the Bay Area. Drive across the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge and experience the many cultural and historical landmarks this great city has to offer! 

2. Recreation: Within a 30-minute drive from the Roseville/Sacramento area, there are numerous recreation options. 

• Folsom Lake is within 10 minutes of our office. It's a great place to fish, water-ski, sail, or just enjoy the many trails around the lake.
• American River Bike Trail features over 30 miles of bike trails that run from Folsom Lake to Old Town Sacramento. It runs along the American River, so you can enjoy incredible views and wildlife on your journey.
• Sacramento River is a great place to enjoy boating, fishing, or spending an evening at one of the many restaurants overlooking the scenery of the river. Mountain and road cycling are also available. 

3. History and Culture: There's no shortage of culture and history in the area!

• The Gold Rush of 1849 started right here in the Sacramento area, and it has left behind many old mining towns in its wake. Some of these mining towns have sprouted up into major cities, such as Folsom, Sacramento, and Auburn. Many of these areas have original boardwalks you can walk along and see some of the original structures that were built in the gold rush days. 
• The Transcontinental Railroad started here in Sacramento, not in San Francisco as most people think.
• Arts: We have the Crocker Art Museum, the Railroad Museum, the Governor's Mansion, the Capitol Building, as well as a wide assortment of art from the local area. 
• Shopping: The Roseville Galleria Mall is the premier shopping center in the region, and just across the street you can find the Fountain Square, a very attractive shopping mall with many interesting things to see.

4. Overall Quality of Life: People love to work and play here!

• Affordability: Living in this wonderful area is completely affordable, especially when compared with the nearby Bay Area. You can get a nice size home, on a nice lot, with many features and amenities, and you don't have to deal with the traffic congestion you'll find in metropolitan areas.
• Quality education: You'll find some of the best high schools in the state of California in Placer County. 

 
There are many reasons why we think our area is one of the best places to live in California. If you have any questions about our list, or if you would like us to show you around the area, give us a call or shoot us an email. There are many benefits to setting up shop in our area, and we would love to prove it to you!

What Can You Expect from Roseville Real Estate in 2015?

There are many great Roseville area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at 916-788-8822 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Hello, and welcome to 2015! Today, we take a look at recent trends in real estate so you can get an idea of what to expect in the coming months.

Inventory

In December, there were 4,000 homes for sale in the Roseville area. That number was substantially lower than what we saw in September of 2014, when we had 5,871 available homes. This substantial drop in inventory is common - many people take their home off the market before the holidays. As we get closer to the spring months, we will see inventory increase.

Prices

Prices have been stable since April 2014, as they've only fluctuated between $178 and $183 per square foot. We expect the stability of prices to continue; interest rates are still incredibly low and will continue to draw buyers into our market. At the same time, there are going to be a lot of sellers putting their homes on the market, and builders continue to add new inventory to the market as well. These two factors will counterbalance each other, and prices will remain stable.

All these statistics are based on our three county area: Placer, El Dorado, and Sacramento counties.  Each neighborhood, in each county, has different buying and selling conditions. If you want specific data for the area you're interested in, don't hesitate to give us a call. We're here to be your real estate resource! 

We look forward to talking with you, and we wish you a very happy and prosperous 2015!

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"We had very good results when we worked with Chris. I really liked the way he listened to what I had to say, even though he was the expert. He listened to what I thought and we worked together to decide on the best price. I really respected his advice. Chris was always willing to answer any questions that I had and was always there for me.  He always kept me up to date, which I really appreciated."