While I knew the home in Davis might take longer than a few weeks to sell, I did not anticipate it taking almost a year. A good part of that can be blamed on the two separate sets of buyers who tried to purchase this home and then later changed their minds. Through no fault of the property.One particular buyer received an appraisal that was $10,000 lower than our sales price, which was more than a million. When the sellers agreed to lower the price by $10,000 to match the appraisal, suddenly the buyers concluded they should squeeze for another $50K or so by attempting to renegotiate! Wha?So, selling a home three times to get paid once can happen, of course. But, the most important thing to me in any real estate transaction is keeping my sellers happy. Which I accomplished. Any agent can... 01/20/2019

Funny coincidence is right after I uploaded all new photographs for my pool home in Davis listing, I received a notice from MetroList. The "courtesy" email was a harassment letter asking for copies of my paperwork to prove I had all of it signed. Apparently, some agent contacted MetroList and said, "I don't think this agent has her paperwork in order and you need to investigate." This must be a complainer who doesn't know anything about me. Or, that finger triggerest would not be trying to report a former escrow officer, a person dedicated to paperwork and its accuracy, to MetroList. Well, so many agents do not think.And apparently there is something in MetroList rules that says any dues-paying member can request an investigation if they suspect something. Something what? I don't know. ... 10/06/2018

There is little more exciting than watching a property you've held open every single Sunday and worked so hard on going into escrow. I imagine over the course of the last couple of months, I have fielded more than 300 agent and buyer calls about this listing. Drumming up desire for this gorgeous home.Even my brokerage jumped in and included the listing in its social media posts. That's how beautiful this home is. Some of the million-dollar-plus homes in Davis simply take a bit longer to sell than the lower-end homes. We still set the sole stats in East Davis for average days on market this year for million-plus homes. All due to our digital advertising, luxury portfolio, high-tech combo / personal-touch targeted marketing. You can read more in my personal blog today at this link: Sorry,... 07/02/2018

Sometimes sellers in Davis just hit the market at its sweet spot like this home in Lake Alhambra Estates in Davis that just hit MLS this morning. It is the only home in this neighborhood for sale, that I can find anyway. I suppose somebody could have an off-market listing, but this is the only home I can find in MLS. In fact, it is only one of eight homes for sale in that entire ZIP.The big selling point of this home is its spectacular yard. I mean, the seller went all out and updated the yard more so than most people would pay to remodel entire homes. He is very proud of the fact the yard features 59 drains. But you will be impressed by the newer gunite (pebble and glass) solar-heated pool and spa and the surrounding custom improvements, including a spectacular outdoor kitchen. Listed ... 04/06/2018

This will be a good month for closings for me, as a few rolled over from October to join my inventory of pending sales for November closings. Other agents who work in Yolo County must have noticed how well I've been doing, too. As a result, an anonymous agent whined to MetroList about one of my pending listings. I know because MetroList emailed me yesterday to ask for proof that I had a listing and a pending sale in Yolo County, specifically in West Sacramento, because some doofus thought I would be careless enough or stupid enough not to prepare the correct paperwork. Well, maybe that's how that agent would do business, but not this Sacramento Realtor. Some random agent filed a MetroList complaint, the idiot. Don't those guys have anything else to do? Probably not. I dot my I's and I c... 11/08/2016

I have been working on this listing in the city of Davis since June. The seller initially had hoped to go on the market at the end of July, so we slipped the listing into MLS off market waiting for our on-market date. Then the estate sale could not happen fast enough, and we were delayed. Time for vacation. Once I got back from Spain, I met the photographer at the home, ready to shoot photos, so excited. Uh, oh, something was amiss. What was it? Oh, duh, there was no staging. Of course. The seller didn't think we needed to stage the home, yet any home shows 10 times better with staging. As a busy Sacramento Realtor, I have developed a practice of patience. You can read more and see all the photographs in my personal blog today at this link: California Realtor Presents New Listing for Sa... 09/16/2016

As a Sacramento Realtor, I sometimes sell homes in Davis. The city of Davis is very different from Sacramento, even though it is only 15 minutes across the causeway from my home in Land Park. But the sale of real estate is pretty much the same, except for the inspections required by the city and parking regulations, and let's not forget the water. They put something special in the water, LOL.Davis is a desirable place to live. In fact, we joke that it's better to buy a home in Davis, even if it costs $100,000 more than a similar home in Sacramento, because you could easily spend more than that to send your children to a fabulous school. I was not prepared, though, for the onslaught that happened yesterday over an innocent listing. Why must some agents always think the worst about each o... 06/17/2016

When Billy Collins and Aimee Mann appeared together on stage last night at Mondavi Center in Davis, Billy (I think I can safely call a 75-year-old guy Billy) said that 1/3 of the audience is probably his fans, another 1/3 fans of Aimee Mann and then there is that remaining 1/3 who don't know why they are there.I'd say that was a fair assessment. That performance opened a new appreciation for contemporary poetry and, in particular, Billy Collins. An enormous wit and sense of humor. In poetry, no less! When he reads his poems, he's sharing a story, an insight, yin and yang, tears with laughter, joy with sorrow, compassion, humility. Aimee Mann was laid back, low key, but I'd watch her pick lint up off the floor.You can read more in my personal blog today about it at this link: Billy Colli... 04/26/2016

This is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view and buy your dream luxury home in Davis, California, and it happens tomorrow, Sunday, March 15th, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Grab your favorite real estate agent and head over to 40 College Park for our open house extravaganza, hosted by Josh Amolsch from the Elizabeth Weintraub Team at Lyon Real Estate. Once you see this home, you will want to own it. If you don't have a Davis REALTOR, don't worry, Josh is ready to assist you to buy this home. Everybody who is anybody wants to live on College Park in Davis. It's so close to everything in Central Davis, including the University of Davis and, of course, the restaurants and shops downtown. 40 College Park, Davis, California, is exclusively offered by Elizabeth Weintraub, at Lyon Real Estat... 03/14/2015

Davis Realtor and Davis Real Estate Specialists Mike & Jennifer Rigley here, bringing you the latest community news and events. To get a better idea of what your home is worth call us today at 916.660.5823 or log on to www.TodaysHomeValues.info for your free estimate Looking for something to do this Saturday, April 12th? With 80 degree weather there is no better time than a picnic! Join UC Davis as they celebrate their 100th annual Picnic Day. Often referred to as one of the largest student student-run events in the nation, Picnic Day is filled with unique events, including the parade, Doxie Derby, Battle of the Marching Bands, the Raw Edge Fashion Show, and multiple exhibits. The parade kicks off at 9:30am so grab your friends and family and head down to the 100th annual UC Davis Picni... 04/08/2014

Davis Homes For Sale - Price trends on single family Davis home Davis Realtor and Davis Area Specialists Mike & Jennifer Rigley here bringing you the latest Davis Real Estate Information. Thank you for joining us. Today let’s briefly talk about the price trends on single family Davis homes. According to the Keller Williams Market Insider, the average listing price on single family homes in Davis in $712,000. That’s an increase of 11.42% in the past month alone. If we look at the graph we can see that that’s a huge leap just from February where the average listing price was about $400,000. Despite the high listing prices, the average sold price comes in at $460,000 with an average of 34 days on the market. So why the huge gap between the listing price and sold price? Log on to http://www... 04/11/2013

I was shocked when I pulled up the stats in MLS this morning to look for Davis short sales. There are only two short sales in all of the Davis homes for sale. At any price. I had a lengthy conversation with the second lender yesterday for a short sale in Davis. At one point, we had an offer but then Yolo Credit Union refused to cooperate with the short sale and instead insists on getting paid off, including all unpaid interest. But that doesn't mean we can't make it work with the second short sale lender, which is Chase Bank. We just need to reduce the amount paid to Chase Bank a little bit, and the best way to do that is to get a BPO. So, the bank ordered a BPO and the appraiser called to schedule an appointment. In the middle of all of this, an agent sent a lowball offer. We expressed... 09/28/2012

Anybody who knows me at all knows that I am a rebel. I buck the system. That's my nature and I'm unapologetic about it. I own that about myself. I am also a conformist. You have to conform to be a successful Sacramento short sale agent because you need to have systems in place, to do the same things in the same order over and over until it becomes second nature. Like every morning I write a blog. Thought I would begin this morning by writing about Patti Smith because we went to Mondavi Center for Arts last night to see her talk. Lecture is such a strong word. She talked. Read from her award-winning book Just Kids. Sang. Laughed. But as I logged on to write my blog, I immediately noticed I now have a restriction on the number of characters I can use in my blog title. It's half the number... 05/10/2012

Davis Turkey Trot, 11/19/11, Davis, CA:    This Saturday I participated in the Davis Turkey Trot in lovely, bike-friendly downtown Davis, CA.  While the race directors, Change of Pace (ACOP), host a number of events that day, including a 5K baby jogger/stroller run, a regular 5K running race, 10K run, and several "kids" runs of shorter distances, I chose to do the 10K as preparation for the California International Marathon in a couple of weeks.   One of the great things about this Turkey Trot is that it's actually not on Thanksgiving Day, so travel plans don't prevent participation.  Another great thing about this event is that the course is flat and fast, and it enjoys a good turnout.  On Saturday, there were nearly 1200 runners in the 10K alone.    Under beautiful, crisp and clear s... 11/20/2011

Draft horse at University of California, Davis getting ready to get some exercise. ****************** Susan Neal Broker / Realtor Century 21 Noel David Realty Fair Oaks, California Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly professionalism, 30+ years experience.  I work hard to give my buyer or seller a low-stress transaction. "Happy clients make me happy."   For all your real estate needs or questions, call me at (916)705-8951or visit my website at www.SusanNealFineProperties.com. HUD homes resource                  Search HUD Homes 11/09/2011

UC DAVIS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS STUDENT HOUSING MULTI FAMILY FOR SALE DAVIS CALIFORNIA CA Da Vinci Court Apartments 1666 Da Vinci Court, Davis, CA 95618 www.davinciapartments.com 51 Units 1 Mile to Nearest Edge of Campus 31,392 Students (24,670 undergraduate) Listing Courtesy of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services Contact Grant Ancevic of Student Housing Investments, LLC for More Information: Grant Ancevic Commercial Real Estate Broker Student Housing Investments, LLC 1398 Newcastle Court Chicago, IL 60103 (612) 961-5858 www.student-housing-investments.com 10/07/2011

University of California Veterinary Medicine in Davis CA--- a distressed pet and owner’s best friend. Our dog Joey, who is a loving and easy-going (but timid) dog became ill, and our local veterinarian tried to isolate the problem through a series of tests, xrays and medication.  But the vet couldn’t figure out what was wrong. And Joey kept going downhill. When his gait turned from a happy saunter to a slow shuffle, we needed to do something different and asked our vet for a referral to take Joey to the University of California’s Veterinary Medicine in Davis CA where they have a teaching hospital. Many other pet-lovers have talked about taking their pets to UCDavis, and encouraged that we do the same. Armed with a CD file our vet created of all the tests and treatments the she prescribe... 09/28/2011

The 2011 Picnic in the Park Season begins March 16 and continues through October 26, 2011. Every Wednesday, from 4:30 to 8:30 pm, shop the farmers market, enjoy live music from local bands, buy dinner from our vendors at the International Food Faire, and purchase beer or wine from Davis Soroptomists. Plenty of entertainment for the whole family, including bounce houses, pony rides by Pony Ranch Parties, clowns, face painting, Rocknasium's rock climbing wall and more. Market Hours : Saturdays : 8:00 am to 1:00 pm (Year Round) Wednesdays "Picnic in the Park" (March 16 through October 26, 2011): 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Wednesdays Winter Market (November 4, 2009 through March 10, 2010): 2:00 to 6:00 pm Wednesdays "East Quad Farmers Market":  10:00 am to 2:30pm (Fall & Spring Quarters) To learn ... 04/27/2011

The college town of Davis, California is located between the major cities of Sacramento and San Francisco. Within easy driving  distance to Berkley, Napa wine country, Lake Tahoe and the nearby American River, there is never a shortage of nearby day trips. Within the small town itself, Davis is home to UC DAVIS, The Mondavi Center, a great Downtown and retro movie house-- just to name a few local hot spots. If you are new to town I invite you to contact me, Carmen Isais, Davis Realtor for your personal tour of this outstanding community.   11/21/2010

Interesting workshop in Davis coming up on Sept. 23, on creating an economic development strategy and action plan for the city. It's sponsored jointly by the Davis Chamber of Commerce, the City of Davis and UC Davis. These are groups that don't always play well together so it's encouraging to see the groups co-sponsoring the conference. It's a public workshop from 8 am to 3 pm at the UC Davis Conference and Visitors Center. UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi will be the workshop's keynote speaker. As an agent I have mixed feelings about attending - it's a topic I'm interested in and since the University is an engine that drives our local economy I feel as if I should attend. Without the University, Davis would not be such a great place to be a real estate agent. Our high home prices are ... 09/02/2010