As a Curtis Park resident, I’ve been following the most recent news on the Curtis Park Village development – here’s a recent piece that goes a little beyond our Viewpoint news.
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/05/5393743/petrovich-to-break-ground-on-long.html#mi_rss=Business
If you are like me, it helps to see a picture to help explain and understand complex concepts. An appraiser friend of mine does an excellent job of this on a consistent basis - check out Ryan’s most recent blog post HERE
[last news letter to our property owners, for whom we manage their properties]
Hope you are finding the spring enjoyable. As the weather heats up so are the sales. We’ve assisted several more owners since our last communication in selling their properties at the highest price and in a short time frame. Others have taken us up on doing a property value analysis and many of the responses have been, “Not yet.” Or, “I need to wait maybe six months before I sell.” Or, “When the value comes in at $ ______, then let me know and I’m willing to sell at this price.” I did comps on one owners condo 6 months ago and now the value has come in at nearly $40,000 higher! These figures have surprised us too and have shocked other sellers. Take a look at the graphs below that visually show what the market is doing. Give us a call or email us to take your next step.
As you can see, the trend is upward. Now may be the time to buy as well, as some are concerned about being priced out of the market, or wondering if properties will every cash flow again. We also began to hear some of our clients buzzing about 1031 exchanges (tax free). Properties with equity, but a depreciated base can sometimes be parlayed into two or three properties that generate more cash flow and have potential for some great appreciation. Let’s talk soon to determine your next steps.
Sincerely,
Keith Klassen, Broker
(916) 669.9030
After eating at Dad’s Kitchen, (on the border of Curtis Park and Land Park) for
maybe the 6th time, I’m finally making the call – I like it! It’s a good spot for my kids. It’s a good place to hang with a few friends. While the layout is a little awkward, I will forgive them due to the good food, patio and beer!
Check it out.
Keith Klassen – Real Estate Broker
916.669.9030
KeithAKlassen@gmail.com
Posted in Curtis Park, Local Eats
Our family decided help out to a local effort called Project 680. A number of years ago a
few or our friends and their neighbors found out that there were 680 recorded cases of student homelessness in the Rancho Cordova school district – now it’s up to 783! They simply asked themselves, “What can we do about it?” They contacted a counselor in the school district and asked, “What are some of the practical needs of these students?” The answer was, “socks!” I remember it being hard enough just going through puberty, let alone not having socks on my feet.
One of the local news stations did a short piece on Project 680 recently and called it “Raiding the Sock Aisle,” encouraging people to go buy out all the socks in the aisle (or at least the ones that the kids desire) – so this is what we did. For more specifics you can watch the news cast video here.
We resonate with this effort and want to support it when we can. Here is our small contribution this year. We took a few short clips and Ryan Lundquist stitched them together and made it look pretty. Check out the video below.
Enjoy,
Keith Klassen – Real Estate Broker
916.669.9030
Recently the environmental plans were approved for the Curtis Park Village development. I have not formed a strong opinion about this project… I’m all for trading a toxic wasteland for development. However, I like what one person said about the scale of the retail development side of things – I can move to Roseville if I wanted a suburban neighborhood and outlet stores. Others complain about it being too auto-centric. I just hope that it will not be a strip mall feel, but somehow reflect the historic Curtis Park and Land Park feel. I know many of my neighbors who are adamantly for or against it. It always if fascinating to watch public administration in action and how opinions and attitudes are shaped based on how it affects people. Currently, I am gathering more information as I now see some bigger progress.
Here is the overview from Petrovich’s website.
Enjoy,
Keith Klassen – Real Estate Broker
916.669.9030
Posted in Curtis Park
Tagged Curtis Park, Development, Local, Real Estate, Real Estate market, Realtor, Sacramento, Sacramento Real Estate
Just a lazy Sunday… decided to grab some Dos Coyotes. While I’m all about the local authentic Mexican food, I can never get too much of the sweet green salsa!
My boys scaling the head out front.
Enjoy,
Keith Klassen – Real Estate Broker
916.669.9030
Posted in Local
Tagged Architecture, art, eats, fun, Local, Sacramento, Things to do in Sacramento
I love to see artwork at public play areas – murals, sculptures, weird collages, and more. It all inspires creativity. Here’s a piece at a local park in Sacramento.
Does anyone know where or which park this is located? What are some of your favorites?
Enjoy,
Keith Klassen – Real Estate Broker
916.669.9030
Posted in Local
Tagged art, Happenings, news, parks, Sacramento, Things to do in Sacramento
Yes!
West Sac. has gotten a bad rap over the years, but this article give some hope toward their progress, in the arena of solar energy and the environment.
Enjoy,
Keith Klassen – Real Estate Broker
916.669.9030
Posted in Local Real Estate News
Tagged Green, news, Solar, Things to do in Sacramento, West Sacramento
Here it is – after months of construction, the face lift is complete. It’s nice to see completion, especially in light of so many stalled development projects in Sacramento. Well done Figure 8. Thanks for adding to bringing your unique touch to our wonderful neighborhood.
Enjoy,
Keith Klassen – Real Estate Broker
916.669.9030
Posted in Curtis Park
Tagged Buyer, buyers, buying, Curtis Park, Development, Realtor, Sacramento, Things to do in Sacramento
