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Comment on Contact by Jose Luis Caceres

Jose Luis Caceres — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:49:30 +0000

Hey Keith, neat website! I know what you mean about appraisals killing a deal.

–Jose Luis

Comment on Contact by Newbie

Newbie — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:03:11 +0000

I am moving to Sacramento this month and have been looking into it’s neighborhoods and history,looking at Mansion Flats, I found this informative blog.
I am probably moving into Clarendon House Apts. Do you know anything a bout them?
I can’t find any photos inside the units.

Comment on Beautiful Bret Harte Elementary! by Keith Klassen

Keith Klassen — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:01:33 +0000

I was re-reading the last post… I typed it and sent it quickly between business. Sorry for the all the typos and grammar errors

Comment on Beautiful Bret Harte Elementary! by Keith Klassen

Keith Klassen — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:50:57 +0000

Hi Jen,
Welcome to the “hood”!!! We’ve actually talked with several parents recently (from Curtis Park) that tried other schools and have now come to Bret Harte, and love it.
Here’s the bottom line – it’s what you make of it AND, without sounding arrogant, we have made it wonderful for us. My wife (who is the one you really should talk with) spearheaded the garden that pretty much got build over night. They got grants, the city’s master gardener came to help, Volunteers of America, and many parents and students participated. This has been a current highlight for us. You may have read and/or will be reading more about it in the Viewpoint (local Curtis Park newspaper) on the back page (my wife writes the column. But we love walking or riding our bikes to campus. We have loved all of the teachers that our boys have had (Mrs. Shelly for Kindergarten, Mrs. Sartelig [sp?] for 1st grade, and Mrs. Bunny [she literally is the best teacher in Sacramento, for 2nd grade. You must visit the school if you have not already. Mr. Chapa, the principle, is awesome too – at least I dig on him. Some say he’s too soft, but I like that approach. They music, with Mr. Cooper is cool. My wife is rallying for some science, math, exercise, and of course gardening/health after school programs. One of our neighbors is sending their kid into Kindergarten next year too – they’ve become some of our dear friends – the mom is one of the librarians downtown!
I could go on and on… Again, you should look up my wife – charklassen@gmail.com – I’ll tell her you may contact her. You can also call her at 916.996.1320. She sounds like super mom (which I think she is – and super wife) because of all the stuff she does, but don’t let that intimidate you. Really she’s quite down-to-earth and had just made the school one of her priorities. So many good things are happening, which we are thrilled you will be apart of.
And, at the end of the day, there are a lot of good schools and good choices that parents make that are just different from our own.
Also, the annual pancake breakfast is this Saturday – you should check it out. We will be camping, so we’ll miss it but most of our neighbors bought tickets.
Out of curiosity, where about in CP did you move?
I think I can speak for my wife (Char – short for Charleen), she would love to chat with you, so don’t be shy in writing or calling.
Cheers,
Keith

Comment on Beautiful Bret Harte Elementary! by Jen Schwedler

Jen Schwedler — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:05:48 +0000

Hi Keith,
My family recently moved into Curtis Park, and we have a son starting kindergarten this fall. I have had the same reaction as you to sending my sons to Bret Harte. I am wondering how things are going for your children this year? You are the only family I have found, albeit I found you virtually, who sends their children to the school.
I am admittedly concerned about sending my children to a school when no one in our Curtis Park community does.
Can you provide any insights?
Thanks!

Comment on Valuable Information Websites when Buying a Home in Sacramento CA by Ryan Lundquist

Ryan Lundquist — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:46:13 +0000

Thanks so much for posting this, Keith. You da man!!

Comment on Getting Called Out – Learning to Listen – Sacramento CA Real Estate by Ryan Lundquist

Ryan Lundquist — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:48:22 +0000

Very honest post, Keith. That’s refreshing in real estate blogosphere. Thank you. I’ll have to remember your lesson today as I go through my day. Listening does not come naturally. It’s really something learned and a habit we can fall in and out of too I think.

Comment on Moisture in Windows – Real Estate Sacramento by Keith Klassen

Keith Klassen — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:41:25 +0000

Yeah I googled the subject and there are some mixed reviews. Many that said, “Go by a new window!” without much explanation. And then there were others that have had great experiences.

Comment on Moisture in Windows – Real Estate Sacramento by Ryan Lundquist

Ryan Lundquist — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:03:41 +0000

I’ll be curious to hear if someone responds and has used the technology you referenced. I just know moisture really makes the windows look ugly. No bueno.

Comment on Appraiser Kills Another Deal by Max

Max — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:34:23 +0000

Yeah it's unfortunate but has been happening more and more frequently! What the worst situation is when you receive 8-10 offers on a property at a similar price and the appraisal comes in 10-15% lower. Just had one come in 18% lower even though there were great comps to support the higher value. We do what we can, hopefully the changes coming will make it better. Max Team Hybrid Real Estate