MY REAL ESTATE BLOG

When my clients sold their home in Roseville, CA and purchased a property in Foresthill , a rural community in the foothills of Placer County, it highlighted an important truth: buying a rural home comes with very different considerations than buying in a suburban or city setting—especially when it comes to utilities and infrastructure . If you’re thinking about purchasing property in Foresthill or another rural area of Placer County California, here’s what you need to under

In this transaction, the importance of who you work with became very evident. The seller selected an out-of-town escrow company , and while that decision may seem minor on the surface, it resulted in multiple delays that could have been avoided with a more efficient, locally integrated escrow and title team. To understand why this mattered, it helps to clarify what escrow actually means in a real estate transaction. What Is Escrow? The term escrow is used in two different

A School Street Transformation Story Closing the sale of our School Street properties marked the end of a meaningful chapter for everyone involved. We were honored to earn the trust of the original sellers, who valued privacy and chose an off-market sale. We were equally grateful for the confidence of the investor who later trusted us again to resell the homes after completing thoughtful, high-quality remodels. Watching these houses come back to life was incredibly rewarding.

What’s more heartwarming than keeping a family home in the neighborhood? The sale of 240 Cedar St, Roseville is one that truly warms the heart—especially in the spirit of Christmas. In this transaction, we helped a first-time homebuyer purchase his late mother’s home using funds from his inheritance. Without being able to liquidate that inheritance, he would not have been in a financial position to buy the property. A Unique Trust and Inheritance Situation After his mother re

Seasonal Trends in Real Estate Historically, November and December are the months when home sales close at the lowest prices. In theory, this makes late fall and early winter the ideal time for buyers to enter the market. Conversely, sellers are often advised to avoid listing during this period, since demand tends to cool and offers may come in lower than expected. The Reality of Residential Transactions While the theory sounds straightforward, the reality is more complex. In

What I Learned About Liquidity When Selling a PUD Home? Every sale teaches you something—and this one offered an insight I hadn’t fully appreciated before: the difference in liquidity between a PUD home and a traditional single-family home (SFH). When I say liquidity, I’m talking about one thing: How quickly a property can sell for full market value. Not a discount price… not an artificially low list price… but how fast the market absorbs a home at the number it should sell

Five years ago, I first connected with a seller who was managing his mother’s trust. The property belonged to his mom, who had recently moved into a care home. At the time, the house sat vacant, and selling seemed like the logical step to help cover her care expenses. However, as often happens with family-owned properties, there were differing opinions. The seller and his sister had different ideas about how to move forward. They chose to handle those differences privately, w

What’s a great alternative when you can’t find the right home in Roseville, Rocklin, or Loomis? Orangevale!   Buying your first home can feel overwhelming — especially in competitive markets like Roseville and Placer County. When homes move quickly or stretch beyond your budget, nearby Orangevale offers a perfect alternative: charming neighborhoods, larger lots, and great value without sacrificing proximity to Roseville, Rocklin, or Loomis. Here’s how one young couple followe

This home was owned by a family trust, and after the original trustees passed away, it was left to five heirs. My relationship began with the successor trustee, who had the challenging responsibility — and authority — to sell the property. The home, more than 75 years old, had significant deferred maintenance and was filled with decades of personal belongings. With five heirs came five different opinions. How could one person possibly make everyone happy? How do you balance e

Lauren and I bought this home—our new primary residence. It was fun to go through this transaction for ourselves, and it helped build...

This recent transaction perfectly captures the twists and turns we’re seeing in today’s real estate market. It started off strong—plenty...

In the residential real estate world, we are always learning something new with each transaction. For this sale, I learned something new...

Our Remodel-to-Sale Journey in 21 Days Three years ago, we stepped into a house that needed everything—and saw a future full of...

Roseville is officially on the map—and it's about time. Recently ranked the #1 place to live in California  by Consumer Affairs  and...

In today’s ever-evolving real estate landscape, anecdotal stories often reveal what statistics haven’t yet caught up to. 🎥 See it in...

Real estate is never just about properties—it’s about people, trust, and the stories that unfold behind each transaction. Our recent...

Success is rarely a solo effort—and this moment is no exception. We’re incredibly proud to share that KWells Group  has once again earned...

Every real estate transaction comes with its own set of obstacles, but some are more challenging than others. This particular sale tested...

A Vision for Transformation When my client purchased this home in 2022, they saw its potential and wasted no time making incredible...

A Connection Four Years in the Making In 2021, I knocked on doors in my own neighborhood, looking for opportunities to connect with...