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An Appraiser’s Open Letter to Home Buyers

  I think buyers have been conditioned to ‘consider the source’ and not always in a good way. As a Realtor, people look to me for advice and my opinion on the market. If I say something positive about it, I know that in the back of their minds, many are thinking, ‘Yeah, but he

Considering Buying a Home? Don’t do it without attending this workshop!

Are you or someone you know considering a home purchase this year? Curious about how to start? How to find the perfect home? Want to learn best practices from finding a home to writing a winning offer? If you said ‘yes’ to any of the above, you owe it to yourself to come to our free

Folsom by the Numbers – a new ‘Best Places to Live’ Designation

The City of Folsom’s 4th quarter economic report, provided by the Greater Folsom Partnership, puts numbers on some things we pretty much already knew; Folsom is doing great! Our unemployment rate, at 2.8% is 10th lowest in California. Median household income is about $103k, nearly $40k higher than the median for the state. Our poverty rate

All Star Cast Celebrates the Music of Ray Charles

  Georgia on My Mind – The Music of Ray Charles, comes to Harris Center on February 13th. Ray Charles, a Georgia native son, was an American treasure. He transcended racism, cultural upheavals, and spread his music based on Gospel, Blues, Jazz and Country around the world… he was a genius! Now, an all-star cast

Folsom Housing Market Outlook and Predictions for 2020

It’s that time of year. All of the ‘experts’ come out of their predictions for the coming year’s real estate market. Can you count on them? Sometimes, but the real estate market is hard to figure out, even for the experts. When the market bottomed out in 2012 and prices started to rise, some warned that

Bad Santa Crawl is Back

That’s right, the Folsom Bad Santa Crawl is back and badder than ever, happening Saturday Dec 21, in Folsom’s Historic District. The fun starts at Folsom State Slickers at 630pm, and winds its way at stops along Sutter Street, ending at Powerhouse Pub, where you can dance the night away to 2 DJs and live music

Folsom Lake Level Rises with Recent Storm

Folsom Lake’s water level stands at 495,194 acre feet, which is 51% of total capacity, and 106% of average for this time of year. The level typically ‘bottoms out’ at the beginning of December, and gradually climbs through the first half of the year, usually peaking in June, after the snow pack melts.

Thanksgiving Stuff to do, Off the Beaten Path…

Hey folks, it’s Thanksgiving weekend, my favorite time of year.  I get to enjoy the 5 F’s, Family, Friends, Food, Football and Fwine!.. Here are some ideas for fun stuff to do over the next few days…. First up, the Folsom Turkey Trot. This annual event features 5k and 10k courses. Proceed benefit local charities,

Heard Around Folsom… Fun Stuff to do While it’s Still Warm!

Hey Folks, the storm door is about to open, so this may be a our last chance to have a sunny and warm weekend for a while.  With that in mind, here are some great outdoor events happening around town…. Start your Saturday day off with Cars and Coffee. This weekly car show is held

Heard around Folsom – Cornhole, Crab, Turkey and more!

I love this time of year! Holiday festivities kicking off,  hanging out with family and friends, and giving back to the community. This weekend, we’ll see lots of good things happening around town… The Historic Folsom Ice Rink is officially open, running now through January 20. Hours, pricing and more info here. Free parking at the adjacent

Folsom Home Sales Up – Rates, Inventory Down

October home sales numbers are out, and the data shows that we’ve seen a rise in sales, while inventory and interest have fallen. A reduction in inventory is no surprise, as this is the time of year when all but the most motivated sellers adopt the ‘wait til next year’ attitude. I think home owners have been conditioned

Folsom’s Sporting Chef hosts ‘Dead Meat’

  Did you know we’ve got a world-infamous celebrity chef right here in Folsom? That’s right.  Scott Leysath, host of ‘The Sporting Chef’, is a hunter, fisherman, and chef, and as he tells it, he’s funny, too. Scott has traveled the globe, creating dishes both rustic and elegant, from wild Alsaskan Salmon to grilled South

Whole Lotta Brews and Cornhole!

The annual Whole Lotta Brews Festival comes to Folsom this Saturday, Oct 19, at the Folsom Sports Compex. Whole Lotta Brews features over 50 tasting stations, with more being added, giving you an opportunity to try craft beers, cider, mead and spirits from around the region.  Also included will be delicious food samplings from local

Latest Folsom Housing Numbers Mixed

Here we are into the fall, the weather is changing and so is the Folsom housing market.  There’s some good news and bad news, maybe depending on your perspective. To the bad? Folsom home sales fell in September. Only 73 homes were sold, compared with 79 a year ago. Is that significant? Maybe, maybe not. It

Heard Around Folsom… Brews… Blues… Glow and more…

More good stuff happening in Folsom over the next week or so. Here’s just a taste.. Get your glow on at the annual Folsom Glow Run. Happening Saturday, October 5th, this fun, family-friendly run/walk starts and finishes in the Historic District. The 2.5 mile mostly flat course features string lights, Silly String battle zone, foam tunnel, and

Heard around Folsom… Weekend fun!

Well, it looks like we’ve finally turned the corner and seen the last of the 90 degree days. Fall in Folsom is finally here! Lots of good stuff coming up this weekend… Red Bus Brewing Co’s Octoberfest!  happening the 28th and 29th. Grab your lederhosen or dirndl and head down for great brews, food and fun. Also

Ten Tips for Making the Most of Folsom LIVE!

Folsom Live, Folsom’s favorite night out returns to Historic Sutter Street September 21st.  As a veteran attendee, sponsor and volunteer, I’ve learned a few things, and would like to share my tips to help make it an enjoyable experience. Here goes…. Get the lay of the land – See the map. Note where the entrance

Folsom LIVE! is back on Sutter Street!

It’s time for the 15th annual Folsom LIVE! That’s right, Folsom’s favorite night out is back where it all started, Historic Sutter Street. For one night only, Sutter Street will be closed to vehicular traffic, so you can dance and party your way along a 3 block music and entertainment venue. Re-imagined for 2019, there will

Chad Prather’s Star Spangled Banter Comedy Tour Coming to Folsom

Carrera Productions Presents: Chad Prather – Star Spangled Banter Comedy Tour. Chad Prather is known for his way with words. He is a comedian, armchair philosopher, musician, and observational humorist. He is often referred to as “the modern day Will Rogers.” He is a fast-talking combination of Lewis Grizzard and Jeff Foxworthy. Originally from Augusta,

New Sac to Bay Air Shuttle Takes Off!

Over 40 local business people turned out to mark the inaugural flight of the Sacramento to Bay Area Air Shuttle service. Dignitaries on hand were Folsom Mayor Kerrie Howell, former Folsom Mayor Bob Holderness, and Rancho Cordova Mayor Linda Budge, along with representatives from and Ambassadors from both Rancho Cordova and Folsom Chambers of Commerce.

Heard around Folsom – National Night Out… Parking … Photos… Community Service Day

Hey Folks, it’s about time for another ‘Heard around Folsom’, don’t you think? This is Steve Heard, Realtor, Ambassador and general Folsom Fan. There are some interesting community events happening around town. Check it out…. First up is National Night Out. Happening tonight, Tuesday the 6th, this is a program designed to promote neighborhood camaraderie, community

Folsom Housing – Sales Down – Inventory Up and Pendings Up

Okay, here we are, half-way through the year, and it’s a good time to take a look at the Folsom housing market. Data shows a drop in sales, a rise in inventory, and last month, a spike in pendings, which was likely caused by the drop in interest rates. Remember last fall when the ‘experts’

Hometown Parade, Tito’s Tailgater, and the Folsom Pro Rodeo

The 4th of July is fast approaching, and that’s when Folsom comes alive with family events, patriotism, and of course, the Folsom Pro Rodeo. The signs, and flags are all over town, including the Johnny Cash Bridge. First up is the Historic District’s HomeTown Parade. Saturday, June 29, Located on Sutter Street from Scott St.

Folsom Pro Rodeo Just around the Corner. MyFolsom’s got your discount!

It’s rodeo time! Roundup your family for the Folsom Pro Rodeo this July 4,5, & 6! Make a family memory! Don’t miss out on the patriotic family fun with spectacular nightly fireworks, up-close rodeo action, the Flying Cowboys Motocross and so much more! MyFolsom’s got your Folsom Rodeo discount code, too! Take $5 off general

Folsom Lake Nearly Full – More Water Coming

    The current Folsom Lake level stands at about 928,000 acre feet which is 95% of capacity.  In an average year, the lake level peaks just about June 1st, at 825,000 acre feet. The last snow survey of the season was done on May 1st, and at that time the Sierra snow pack was at

Open Houses in Folsom and El Dorado Hills this Weekend

Hey Folks Introducing our latest feature, ‘this weekend’s open houses‘. We’ll focus on Folsom and El Dorado Hills and will include single family homes and condos, all price ranges. So if you’re looking for homes for sale in Folsom or El Dorado Hills, or want to just see open houses in Folsom or El Dorado

Rainbow Bridge Closure and Celebration Info

Folsom’s iconic Rainbow Bridge is now 100 years, and the city is celebrating, with a series of events including a scavenger hunt, wine and food tasting, walking tours and more. The bridge will be closed starting May 2 and 7pm, through Sunday May 5 at 7am for planned events. From Folsom PD: Rainbow Bridge will be

Tips to Prepare a Room for Rent via the Sharing Economy

Guest blogger Seth ‘PapaDIY’ Murphy is back with some great tips on preparing your home for the ‘sharing economy’. Check it out. Are you considering putting a spare room to work in the sharing economy? If extra space, the opportunity to meet people, and a chance to make some money are tempting you, do some

Making Sense of the Folsom Housing Market…maybe

The Folsom Housing market started out the first quarter of 2019 with a somewhat-expected whimper. 138 homes were sold, compared to 148 for the same period last year. That’s not a huge drop, but it’s not growth, either. Inventory was down as well, which is typical, with many sellers waiting for better times and better

American Idol’s Elliot Yamin to appear with Special EFX All-Stars at Harris Center

American Idol fans are sure to remember Elliot Yamin, the soulful singer who placed 3rd in season 5 of the hit show. He’s since had a successful solo recording career including his certified gold single, ‘Wait for You.’ This Thursday, April 11, Yamin will be appearing at Harris Center in Folsom, with Chieli Minucci and

News Flash: Vista del Lago High School at Capacity

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District sent out a bulletin this afternoon stating that enrollment at Vista del Lago High School is at max capacity, and any new students moving into the Vista attendance boundary will have to enroll at Folsom High for the 2019/2020 school year. Students may be placed on a waitlist, but

Heard Around Folsom… Car Show, Wine Tasting and more…

  It’s been a while since I’ve done a ‘Heard Around Folsom’.  Let’s not waste time. Here are some random and cool events coming up in and around Folsom… Cars and Coffee returns to Palladio for their weekly car show. See everything from Model A’s to muscle cars, from 8 to 10 every Saturday… Visconti’s Restaurant

Great Night of Jazz Coming to Harris Center

I wanted to let you know about a great event coming to Folsom. Mary Carrera of Carrera Productions Presents: Jazz Fusion Night with the Special EFX All-Stars. Special EFX, led by guitarist, producer, Grammy nominee and 3x Emmy winner, Chieli Minucci, is an incredible collaboration of jazz musicians. Soulful R & B vocalist Elliott Yamin

Sutter Street Sip and Stroll Returns – Tickets Selling Fast

Sutter Street Sip and Stroll returns April 6.  Last year sold out quickly, and it looks like it’s headed that way again. Sip and Stroll gives you an opportunity to try local wines and nibbles in local shops in Folsom’s Historic District. Wine, food, and live music in a beautiful setting. Who could ask for

City Creates New Traffic Management Center

For all of the great things Folsom has to offer, from beautiful trails and parks, great restaurants and shops, historic sites, and great schools, the one thing we suffer from, and perhaps it’s because of all of those great amenities, is traffic congestion. Now, it’s not as bad as the Bay Area, or even Sacramento,

MyFolsom Football Madness TV Winner (and where to watch the game).

x First, a big congratulations to Travis Langley, winner of the MyFolsom Football Madness Pickem’ Pool. Travis beat out 61 others to win the grand prize, a 4k Ultra HD Smart TV. Travis will be enjoying the game this weekend. Wanna know where to watch the Superbowl if you can’t get an invitation to to