Home prices projected to set new records in 2019 In March, the average American home listing price reached $300,000 for the first time ever, according to Realtor.com’s […]
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6 factors that influence a home’s value
Factors to consider when pricing a home are: historic sales price, quality of the neighborhood, the market, nearby features and the size, appeal, age and […]
12 Fresh Updates To Get Ready For Spring
It’s that tricky time of year when spring is almost here but there are still some chilly days ahead. While you’re waiting for the sunshine […]
Open House Etiquette for Home Buyers
A favorite pastime of many people—whether in the market to buy a home or simply curious—is to attend a Sunday Open House. In fact, checking out open houses […]
6 Habits All Successful Home Buyers Have in Common
Welcome to 2019! Resolving to eat more kale and take the stairs are fine resolutions. But if this is the year you vow to buy a […]
How Is Interest Calculated for a Mortgage?
Each month you make payments on your new mortgage, a portion of the payment goes to paying down your balance, or principal, while the other […]
Lower Mortgage Rates Give New-Home Sales Best Month Since Spring
Sales of newly built single-family homes picked up at the end of last year, reaching the highest level since May 2018, a newly released report […]
Spring Landscape Maintenance Tips
Advice on Garden Preparation, Pruning, Fertilizing, Lawn Care Read these spring landscape maintenance tips as soon as Old Man Winter eases his icy grip on […]
Buyers Still Prefer Green Home Features, and Will Pay More Up Front to Save
NAHB economist Paul Emrath discusses the results of the latest NAHB home buyer preference survey, in which buyers responded that they still prefer green features in […]
Experts weigh in on what the 2019 housing market will bring
A year ago, several experts predicted the new tax law would cause a slowdown in the housing market. So far, the limitations on mortgage-interest and property-tax deductions […]
Romantic Valentine’s Day at Home
Since many restaurants and theaters are overcrowded with celebrating couples, why not take a look at some ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day at home to […]
8 Smart Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill Costs
Energy use sneaks up on you. One day, you think you’re being responsible—flipping off lights, not running the AC excessively, turning the TV off after “Game of […]
3 Red-Hot Reasons to Move During the Icy Cold Winter
If moving in the dead of winter (or, really, doing anything other than wearing a Snuggie and watching Netflix) doesn’t sound ideal, we don’t blame you. The […]
The 3 Most Important Things to Consider Before a Kitchen Remodel
Start by Planning Ahead Remodeling a kitchen is a big undertaking and one that requires careful planning. If you’re thinking about redoing your kitchen, these ideas offer […]
Selling Your Home This Winter? Get A Fair Price With These 11 Tips
Selling a home is a complex process to navigate in and of itself. The matter becomes even trickier when you add cold weather into the […]
What to do in your Northern California garden in January
Plant Winter and spring months are good times to shop for blooming azaleas and camellias in Sunset climate zones 7-9, 14-17. Don’t let the flower color alone […]
8 Design Trends [Buyers] Will Crave in 2019
From architecture that can withstand Mother Nature’s wrath to warm neutrals replacing gray-washed rooms, stay in the know about the biggest interior design predictions for […]
Tips for Holiday Visiting
The holidays are coming soon, so ’tis the season to be jolly. That said, it’s also important to have good manners during all the fun […]
6 Things New Homeowners Waste Money On
You’ve just moved into your first home. For the first time in your life, it’s all yours – no more landlord, no more renting, no more leases. It’s […]
4 Things to Know When Buying Homeowners Insurance
Buying a home can be so overwhelming that it’s easy for first-time buyers, especially, to give minimal thought to the homeowners insurance process. Yet, if something […]
5 Surprisingly Smart Reasons to Buy a Home During the Holidays
Turkeys and tinsel, dreidels and pumpkin pie. Yes friends, the holidays are here again, and it’s the perfect time for … house hunting? OK, we know […]
Thanksgiving dinner etiquette: 20 tips to help guests mind their manners
Here’s some Thanksgiving advice from etiquette pros, including The Emily Post Institute, social strategist Deborah Ritch, president and founder of RitchImage, and the U.S. State Department. 1. RSVP. Let your host […]
9 Tips for Achieving Maximum Coziness
Gray skies don’t have to mean a drab indoor life. As fall continues and the days become shorter, it’s too tempting to just hibernate until […]
10 Easy Ways to Add Holiday Curb Appeal
Liven up the front door and share your holiday spirit with the whole neighborhood this year! Setting the Stage Whether you plan to wrap string […]
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is a night of fun and fright, but it does require extra caution when it comes to keeping your little monsters safe. According to […]
18 Moves That Will Help You Retire Early and in Style
Exiting the rat race early is not impossible, but you need to plan carefully to make it happen. These tips will help you gather key […]
21 Ways to Save on Your Remodel
This Old House canvassed dozens of industry pros to catalog ways you can wrestle your renovation costs back down to earth. Smart Savings PHOTO BY […]
How To Create A Man Cave Garage
Did you know that garage man caves are therapeutic? I’m just kidding, but in all seriousness, a man cave garage is sure to be the […]
Inexpensive Fall Decorating Ideas
Autumn itself provides a bounty of fall decorating ideas. No need to decorate for fall with cheap, plastic, fake items when the real thing is […]
7 Ways To Use Your Home Equity For Retirement Income
Question: I am a late starter to retirement planning. Should I count my house or the equity in my house as an asset in my […]
Title Insurance is Worth the Investment
Whenever there’s an article in the news about title insurance, all too frequently there is criticism about the cost. This perception occurs because there are […]
How to Get Your House Ready to Sell
Whether it’s a family home that you’ve inherited or a home where you’ve raised a family and created memories, letting go of a property can […]
5 Reasons to Sell this Fall
Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows […]
These Are The 4 Biggest Mistakes To Avoid When Applying For A Mortgage
Applying for a mortgage may seem like a tricky process, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little guidance, anyone can get started on […]
What to Look For in a Mortgage Planner
Finding the right mortgage planner is no different than hiring someone for a job. It is easy to think about the process more than the […]
Tips For Choosing A Senior Living Community
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, retirement is defined as the act of withdrawing, going away, retreating. Tips For Choosing A Senior Living Community When it comes […]
Retirement Based on Lifestyle, Not Income
There’s a rule of thumb that says you should budget a certain percentage of your income towards retirement. Many experts say you should set aside […]
How to Save for Your Retirement
Having a student loan payment each month as a college graduate leaves little room in the budget to contribute to a retirement savings account. College […]
Housing Trends for Baby Boomers
New Features Keep Pace with this Active Generation Baby boomers, who were the largest American generation until the Millennials took over, are either retired or […]
Want To Downsize In Retirement? Problem One, Millennials Don’t Want Your Stuff
For many Baby Boomers looking to sell their homes and make a move in retirement, finding Millennials willing and able to buy their houses might turn out […]
Retirement: 3 things to consider before moving
One in three Americans has nothing saved for retirement, according to a recent Time.com article. If you’re one of them, and are living entirely off Social Security, […]
3 Ways Real Estate Can Boost Your Retirement Income
There’s big appeal in the idea of investing in real estate right now. And it’s not just because of all the attention these days on President Donald […]
How To Make Sure You’re Buying A Home In A Safe Neighborhood
“Crime levels have declined sharply in the US over the past two decades. According to FBI statistics, the rate of violent crime fell 50% between 1993 and 2015, the […]
Six Surprising Retirement Trends You Need To Know
Tiny homes. Rockin’ communities where Jimmy Buffet is your spirit animal. Rockin’ a strenuous hike minutes from home. Yeah, this is not your Grandfather’s retirement. […]
8 Downsizing Tips Before You Move into a Senior Living Community
You’ve evaluated living options and found the ideal place to live out the next chapter of your life. Now what to do with all that […]
Buying a retirement property? 6 things to consider before pulling the trigger
Every day in America, nearly 11,000 people turn 65. Take a second to think about that — 11,000 every day, and it’s not slowing down […]
Ready to Retire? It’s Time to Plan Your Exit Strategy
Take steps before your retirement party to get all the perks coming to you. Preparing for retirement means saying goodbye not only to your co-workers […]
Planning for Retirement; The Relocation Decision
A change of scene can be good for your well-being Moving can improve your psychological well-being, even if it is forced by an unexpected event. […]
Relocating In Retirement: Don’t Make These Common Mistakes
While most Americans show a desire to age in place, retirement can also be the ideal time to sell your home and relocate or downsize. […]
Aging in Place
Homeowners are getting older, and to continue on in their current house, improvements are necessary. “Aging in place,” however, is not just about adding railings […]
How to Best Support Seniors on Moving Day
From the desk of Ralene Nelson, Trilogy at Rio Vista Realtor, moving your older parents or friends can be stress for you and for them, […]
13 Surprising Extras That Add Value To Homes
From the desk of one of Rio Vista’s top Realtors, Ralene Nelson: If you are getting ready to sell your home, give me a phone […]
Magic Number: The Ideal Credit Score For Securing A Mortgage
From the desk of Ralene Nelson, Rio Vista Realtor: Understanding credit scores is a complicated process. And, it is important to contact a Mortgage Specialist […]
Single and Set for Retirement: ‘How I’m Building a Healthy Nest Egg on My Own’
From the desk of Ralene Nelson, REALTOR working with retired buyers and sellers: As a REALTOR working with people buying and selling in Trilogy at […]
10 Ways to Reduce Your Housing Costs in Retirement
From the desk of Ralene Nelson, REALTOR serving Trilogy at Rio Vista: During the course of working with my clients I am asked all sorts […]
Should Seniors Buying a House Do It With a Reverse Mortgage?
From the desk of Ralene Nelson, Trilogy at Rio Vista REALTOR: As a REALTOR selling houses in a retirement community I get asked all kinds […]
7 Ways Your Expenses Will Change in Retirement
Transportation and clothing costs decline, but watch out for new health care costs. From the desk of Ralene Nelson, REALTOR serving retirees in Trilogy at […]
Centurion Award 2013 – 2020
Dear Ralene, Congratulations on achieving the 2015 CENTURION® award. Your hard work and dedication to your customers, your community, and the CENTURY 21® System have […]
How To Raid Your Retirement Account To Buy A Home
From the desk of Ralene Nelson, Rio Vista REALTOR: If you have questions about what is the most cost effective way to buy a retirement […]
10 Upgrades Under $1,000 That Increase Home Values
From the desk of Ralene Nelson, Realtor serving Rio Vista, Isleton, Walnut Grove: Now is a good time to think about selling your home. There […]
What’s My Home Worth? 9 Factors That Affect Resale Value
From the desk of Ralene Nelson, REALTOR serving the California Delta: As a real estate agent, I see the following factors on a regular basis. […]
Forget Downsizing In Retirement
From the desk of Ralene Nelson, Realtor serving the California Delta: Whether it’s important to live close to family, or just looking for a slower […]
SECOND ANNUAL FRESH CRAB FEED!
Unlimited fresh crab, pasta, green salad & garlic bread. Bring your own adult beverage! Unlimited fresh crab, pasta, green salad & garlic bread. Bring your […]
How Real Estate Fits Into Your Retirement
From the desk of Ralene Nelson, REALTOR serving the California Delta: “I work with retired people everyday helping them get into their ideal retirement home […]
A 3-Step Downsizing Plan for Seniors
From the desk of Ralene Nelson, REALTOR: One thing about the homes for sale in Trilogy at Rio Vista, they may be smaller then the […]
12 Rules To Live By When Buying Into A Retirement Community
From the desk of Ralene Nelson, REALTOR serving Trilogy at Rio Vista: Not only do I work with people Buying and Selling homes in the […]
7 Ways To Save On Winterizing Your Home
From the desk of Ralene Nelson, REALTOR: When you move into a new home in the Trilogy at Rio Vista community, you will be pleasantly […]
Last-Minute Tax Breaks For Homebuyers
From the desk of one of Rio Vista’s top Realtors, Ralene Nelson: Thinking about tax breaks is a good thing, whether you are thinking about […]
Rio Vista holiday happenings slated Dec. 5-6, 2015
RIO VISTA — Rio Vista will welcome the Christmas season with a holiday happenings Dec. 5-6. The annual Olde Tyme Christmas Craft Fair, at the […]
Profile: Gerry Mori the Heart of Delta Pharmacy
So, you need to pick up a prescription, a greeting card, or a special gift. Where do you go? If you’re like me, you go […]
Staging Tips for Selling During the Holidays
Before you deck the halls, see which holiday decor can help you sell. It’s the time of year that calendars are packed with holiday parties, […]
10 Best Cities to Retire in California
Sunny California is a great place to retire, right? Well, there are certain cities and towns which are better suited than others to retire in […]
Delta Farmers Market
Ralene Nelson, Rio Vista REALTOR, supports ‘Save the Delta’ and the Delta Farmers Market. The Delta Farmer’s Market opened for business on October 1, 2010. […]
Newsletter, 9/29/23
Some Highlights Wondering why the supply of homes for sale is limited today? There are a few factors at play. Lack of building over time, the mortgage rate lock-in effect, and people staying in their […]
2023 State of the Nation’s Housing report
This year’s State of the Nation’s Housing 2023 report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies paints a stark picture of record unaffordability, near-record housing shortages, and […]
Newsletter, 9/22/23
Fall home maintenance checklist Fall is in the air. The days are getting shorter and the temperature is feeling a little cooler. While you may […]
The Ultimate Fall Cleaning Checklist
50 Ways to Get Your Deepest Clean Yet: Having a fall cleaning checklist seems a little bit like getting tricked into some kind of second spring […]
SOLD – 181 Cedar Ridge Dr. Rio Vista
This Clipper model is like a new home, completely renovated, from new sheet rock to all new cabinets throughout, new baths, laminate flooring, quartz counters, […]
SOLD – 302 Delta Ave, Isleton
Located at 302 Delta Ave in the city of Isleton, this House features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, with a total area of approximately 1,130 […]
Newsletter, 9/15/23
Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today Some Highlights *Holding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there? *Data shows buyers are […]
Housing market predictions for 2024
August 24, 2023 With mortgage rates and home prices both historically high and inventory tight, many prospective sellers and hopeful buyers are feeling nervous about […]
500 Coronado Way, Rio Vista, 2 bed/2 bath/2,048sqft
$529,500 – Don’t miss out on this stunning Burlingame model, located on a corner lot with minimal exposure to rear neighbors. The entrance has been […]
Newsletter, 9/8/23
WHAT IS AFFORDABLE HOUSING? In the broadest sense, housing is considered “affordable” if a person pays less than 30% of their income toward housing costs. […]