OooOooh sparkly lights! Where are your favorite Christmas lights locally?

Local Christmas Light Displays to Check Out!

Do you have any recommendations to share? Thanks for sharing your pictures and hot spots.

Roseville, CA: (in no particular order)

Twinwood Loop & Red Oak Ct, Roseville, CA
These folks really kicked up a notch this year! You won't regret the drive over here. (1 photo below). You can see the homes from Pleasant Grove. They were recently featured on KCRA (2009). One photo below.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Twinwood+Loop,+Roseville,+CA&sll=38.673214,-121.206076&sspn=0.013251,0.025449&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Twinwood+Loop,+Roseville,+Placer,+California+95678&t=h&z=17

After you leave Twinwood Loop, go by the home at the corner of Crescent Dr & Brookhaven Dr. in Roseville (95678) is amazing!! You have to check this one out. It's worth the drive-by. Many homes are decked out in this area, but not always consecutively, which usually brings higher impact. Many cool homes also on Crescent Dr further down.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Crescent+Dr+%26+Brookhaven+Dr.+in+Roseville&sll=38.750176,-121.277432&sspn=0.006618,0.012724&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Crescent+Dr+%26+Brookhaven+Dr,+Roseville,+Placer,+California+95678&t=h&z=17&iwloc=A

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After leaving the Twinwood Loop and Crescent Drive home ... consider swinging back through the Diamond Oaks golf course area ...

Nicklaus Circle and Hogan Ct in Roseville (95678). They usually do a pretty nice job in this area. I am guessing the name of the street makes at LEAST minimal effort a requirement for the man in the red suit (I am kidding). This year didn't seem QUITE as bright on Nicklaus, but we did note the lights were out on many of the homes, but were up on the trees and houses (maybe we went too early in the season). Still a pretty cute area to drive through and many homes are lit up. Check out Hogan Court ... you Mickey Mouse fantatics. See how many Mickey Ears you can find. It's a pretty cute set up in the court. (2009)

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=nicklaus+cir,+roseville,+ca+95678&sll=38.765846,-121.282454&sspn=0.006408,0.012724&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Nicklaus+Cir,+Roseville,+Placer,+California+95678&ll=38.768096,-121.282614&spn=0.006617,0.012724&t=h&z=17

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Heading to West Roseville ... here are some more homes ...

Stryker Court, Roseville (95747) ... just like in years ... is still NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING! One of the homes even has their own radio station (I believe it's 88.5 or 88.7FM). Nearby neighbors also have music playing in tune with the lights. This neighborhood has been a constant for amazing displays. This is a must-stop and see every year for us. Numerous homes are decked out and you can see it from Baseline, on the NORTH side of the street. (2 photos below)

http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=Striker+Court+and+Mineral+Springs+Drive,+Roseville&hnear=Mineral+Springs+Dr+%26+Striker+Ct,+Roseville,+Placer,+California+95747&gl=us&ei=vdArS9vmMoTUsQOMionQBA&ved=0CAoQ8gEwAA&t=h&ie=UTF8&hq=&ll=38.752383,-121.322179&spn=0.003309,0.006362&z=18

Once you leave Stryker Ct, head NORTH then EAST to Thurton Dr. and Pinion Dr., 95747 (off Longview). This home is a must-see for you Holiday light addicts.This one is spectacular. The home is synced perfectly to the music with two large illuminated trees. Phenomenal!! He also has a radio station to tune into to add to the enjoyment and experience. Radio Station 97.5 FM (I believe). Two photos below.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Thurton+Dr.+and+Pinion+Dr.,+95747&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Thurton+Dr+%26+Pinion+Dr,+Roseville,+Placer,+California+95747&gl=us&ei=eg0vS82mBIOSsgOzlq2IBA&ved=0CA4Q8gEwAA&t=h&z=16

Over off EAST of Folsom Rd, behind Trader Joe's, there are some great displays ... Marilyn Ave, 95678
This was an "okay" display this year and they do a nice job. Maybe when we drove by the lights were off. Didn't seem as animated with lights, as years past. Seemed like more houses were dark in this area than usual. Might be off timing.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=marilyn+ave,+roseville,+ca&sll=38.745582,-121.278419&sspn=0.012819,0.025449&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Marilyn+Ave,+Roseville,+Placer,+California+95678&t=h&z=17

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Rocklin, CA:

Pebble Creek Drive and Strand Road, Rocklin, CA <-- one of the best in the area. AND I must state, this is a MUST-SEE for all of you in the P.C. (aka, Placer County). It's behind Bel Air in Rocklin at Stanford Ranch and Sunset. Bring your patience and get caught up in the Christmas spirit. They even have a neighbor with the famous leg lamp from "Christmas Story." A personal favorite of the Ostroms. These folks go ALL OUT. People will be doing their bon fires, roasting marshmellows and former garages will become Santa's workshop and you can see if you are on the good list or not ... in our case, it's year-to-year. You simply must check it out. Cartoon cut out characters and lights galore. (2009)OH and you Twilight Fans and New Moon, the rumor is true ... there is a home that has the famous vampire and werewolf lurking about ... I REALLY recommend you parking the car and walking around. If you have young ones with you, the experience will be memorable. It's a real experience to walk through this winter, wonderlight, Rocklin-land. :-)
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pebble+Creek+Drive+and+Strand+Road,+Rocklin&sll=38.774082,-121.294815&sspn=0.006616,0.012724&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Pebble+Creek+Dr+%26+Strand+Rd,+Rocklin,+Placer,+California+95765&t=h&z=17

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Granite Bay, CA:

Hidden Lakes Estates does a luminary display that is really special. I haven't done this drive through for a year or two. Maybe someone will have a picture for me to post.

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Orangevale, CA: I hear this place is amazing, but we haven't visited there yet http://www.dovewoodcourt.com

http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=dovewood+ct,+orangevale&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Dovewood+Ct,+Orangevale,+Sacramento,+California+95662&gl=us&ei=R80rS6WHPJGgswOWr-DIBA&ved=0CAoQ8gEwAA&t=h&z=16

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Wherever life takes you this Holiday season, please drive careful, don't drink and drive and give a big hug to your loved ones

Love, The Ostroms

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1274 Canevari Dr, Roseville, CA 95747: A Virtual Tour through the Home

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1274 Canevari Dr, Roseville, CA 95747 • Home for Sale

Listing Agent / REALTOR Steve Ostrom 916-308-2446

A nice Thanksgiving treat, check this home out! Not a short sale or REO or flip. *Good old-fashioned sale.* Original owners. Great location near Quail Glen Elementary, newer library, dog park & golf course. Home has been well-loved. Great open floorplan! One of the best features is the sun room, off of the master bedroom w/french door access. Updated fixtures. VA & FHA welcome. Hurry and make this home before the Holidays!

Any questions concerning this particular property or any others,
contact REALTOR / Real Estate agent Steve Ostrom at 916-308-2446
This listing is also featured at our primary website www.RosevilleAndRocklin.com

*These numbers and all other stats must be verified by all interested parties.
Information provided by owner and gathered from tax records.

Coldwell Banker - RosevilleAndRocklin.com on Facebook

 

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Home details are at http://www.GreatRosevilleHome.com ... home is fresh to the market 11/24/09. MLS# 90089417 ACTIVE $299,000

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Down the hatch the turkey goes, but don't let that excess oil give your pipes woes.

This article is from and is the property of the City of Roseville

Dispose of your cooking fats, oils and grease properly now and save yourself and costly mess in the future

It's that time of year when the cooking is kicked up a notch, turkeys, gravies, stuffings and pies, and while the food is fantastic, the cooking generates a lot of excess fats, oils and grease, also known as FOG. If excess FOG goes down the drain it can clog sewer pipes in your home or in the public sewer system that you are connected to.

Many people think once FOG is washed down the drain it is gone for good, especially when detergents claim to "dissolve" grease. In reality FOG doesn’t get far, as the water cools, it sticks to the inside of sewer pipes (both on your property and in the streets) and accumulates over time. This buildup of FOG can restrict or in some cases completely block the flow of sewage causing sewer backups known as sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). SSOs can create serious public health hazards and damage property, which are expensive and unpleasant to clean up.

So how should we handle our leftover holiday FOG? First collect your FOG by wiping it from pots, pans and dishware. Larger amounts will require a spatula or grease scraper, while smaller amounts may only require a paper towel, and store FOG in a container either under the sink or in the refrigerator.

Once you have filled the container, you can dispose of it in a couple of ways:

(1) Call 774-5780 and we will pick it up on your doorstep for free;

or

(2) Bring it to the Western Placer Waste Management Authority’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility. The HHW facility accepts FOG everyday from 8 am – 5 pm and is located on the corner of Athens Avenue and Fiddyment Road (entrance is on Athens Avenue about 1.5 miles west of the Thunder Valley Casino) in Roseville. There is a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of waste per vehicle.

For more information, go to www.roseville.ca.us/foodfats.

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A nice article from the City of Roseville's website about disposing of your excess oils and fats. You do not want to put those things down your sink. Roseville will pick it up for FREE! 916-774-5780

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2032 Taft Dr, Rocklin CA 85675: Enjoy the 5 min mark

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Bank-owned listing at 2032 Taft Dr, Rocklin, CA 95765.

3 Bedroom, 1 Den / Office; 3 Baths, Bonus Room, Pool, Spa,Wired Shed (appears to be used as an office or uh ... maybe a "man-cave?")

Please enjoy the 5 minute mark on this video.

Listed by REALTOR Steve Ostrom with Coldwell Banker in Roseville.

916-308-2446

Search real estate in Roseville and Rocklin with REALTOR Steve Ostrom. 916-308-2446

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Real (Estate) Opinions: Men vs. Women (via @ColdwellBnkr )

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A fun video on who makes the home / property decision in the household. Who wears the pants in your family? Is it more important to be closer to work, be closer to family and what to do with that extra bedroom (man cave/their grunt zone, guest room, play room etc).

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Help Roseville decide their new park names ... We would love your help for our good friend, Fred Festersen

City seeks names for two new parks, submissions due Dec. 4 (see at http://twitter.com/CityofRoseville )
New Park Names in Roseville ... We would love your help for our good friend, Fred Festersen (jr)

A letter from our good friend, Fred Festersen, Jr for his father Fred Festersen Sr.

Park name suggestion: Fred Festersen Sr

"Dear Friend:
 
The city of Roseville is seeking names for 2 new parks. One park is an eight-acre park off of Village Green Drive, adjacent to Junction Elementary School. The other park is also an eight-acre park off of Bob Doyle Drive, adjacent to Chilton Middle School.  Most of the parks in Roseville are named in honor of outstanding citizens. I’m asking for your support to see that Fred Festersen Sr. is given full consideration for this honor.
 
My dad has lived in Roseville for 87 years. He attended Roseville public schools and is a class of 1935 Roseville High School graduate. After serving in World War II with his two brothers, he returned to Roseville and began a Real Estate & Insurance firm that was in continuous operation for more than 53 years. During this time, my mom and dad raised 5 children.
 
During my dad’s business career, he was always heavily involved with the Roseville community. He was a member of the committee that built the original Roseville Hospital and sat on the original Board of Directors. Over the years he sponsored Little League, Bobby Sox and soccer teams. He was commissioner for the Golden Empire Boy Scout commission. He is a two time Past President of Roseville Kiwanis Club and sat on, or presided over the Board of Directors of Sierra Family Services, United Way, Multiple Sclerosis, Roseville Chamber of Commerce, North Roseville Recreation Center, St. Vincent de Paul and the Placer Association of Retarded Citizens. During the 1973 Southern Pacific rail yard bomb explosions, my dad offered his office building on Douglas Boulevard for the insurance adjusters /FEMA to use as their headquarters. He is probably most proud of his contributions to PRIDE Industries as one of its original founders and President of the Board of Directors. His accomplishments and contributions to PRIDE are acknowledged every year as their most prestigious service award named the Fred Festersen Award.
 
My dad has always given freely of his time, money and energy to make his hometown a better place. I hope that you agree, and I respectfully request that you complete the attached form in this e-mail and return it to me or to the City of Roseville at 311 Vernon Street Roseville, CA. 95678.

Time is of the essence as the City of Roseville is considering park names through December 4, 2009.
For more information please visit http://www.roseville.ca.us/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=1819&TargetID=4  "

We really appreciate your support and consideration friends ...

DOWNLOAD THE PDF HERE FOR ROSEVILLE PARK FORM

 

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117 Marland Ct, Lincoln, CA- REO Back on the Market

 
 

Coldwell Banker REALTOR® Steve Ostrom 117 Marland Ct, Lincoln, CA 95648 **ACTIVE RELEASE CLAUSE** MLS # 90079233  •• $219,900 ** Bank-Owned Seller: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Successor by merger with Wachovia Mortgage FSB This is a bank-owned property. This home is a three bedroom with an office for those needing that fourth room (no closet in office). French door entry to office off living room towards the front of the home. The interior of the home is a fun open layout. You will LOVE the Kitchen and the large Master. Master walk-in closet has a built-in organizer. Bedroom 2 & 3 are a good size. Indoor w/d room. Pantry in the Kitchen. Separate family & living room and both are a great size. Family room has two custom enteratinment zones with a fireplace. Modest size backyard, but still plenty of room to stretch and enjoy. Home is situated in a court setting. Fresh sod in the front. Imagination is a powerful tool, so imagine the backyard with lush green lawns. ENJOY and bring those offers. Many upgrades in this wonderful home. Including slick slab counters, crown molding and a sharp master closet organizer. Bank has a reputation for fast closes! Thank you for showing the property and your offers! FOLLOW UP WITH ALL OFFERS by phone please. 916-308-2446 C.A.R. Contract plus Bank Contract Please follow up with all offers submitted Seller: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Successor by merger with Wachovia Mortgage FSB photos • virtual tour Download Property Flyer All Interested Persons should independently verify accuracy of above information. All information posted here is protected and copyrighted.Above information is provided by Seller and/or other sources and has not been verified by Broker. *** Visit Steve Ostrom's primary real estate website to learn more about Roseville and Rocklin home sales and area info at RosevilleAndRocklin.com** REALTOR® Steve Ostrom ---- 916-308-2446 ---- click for email 2270 Douglas Blvd #120, Roseville, CA 95661  license #01344154 2008-9 C.A.R. Board of Directors Coldwell Banker - RosevilleAndRocklin.com on Facebook Steve Ostrom's REALTOR® Associations Coldwell Banker • Placer County Association of REALTORs® (PCAR) • Sacramento County Association of REALTORs® (SAR) • CAR • www.Realtor.com 2008 SAR Board of Directors •  2008 California Association of REALTORs® Board of Directors Certifications e-Pro • ABR: Accredited Buyer Representative • PicturePath Partner Certified Negotiation Specialist Designations, Disclaimers, Titles, and Affiliations for 2008 equal housing opportunity Board of Directors All photos on this website and RosevilleAndRocklin.com are the property of Steve & Heather Ostrom and require written permission for any duplication of any written or photographic materials used on any sites owned by Steve and Heather Ostrom and/or Ostrom and Associates.

 

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Back on the Market (Active Release Clause). Bring your offers now! 916-308-2446 (call or text) http://www.SacBankRepo.com

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2032 Taft Dr, Rocklin CA 95765 - REO in Rocklin

 
 

Coldwell Banker REALTOR® Steve Ostrom 2032 Taft Dr, Rocklin, CA 95765 MLS # 90085031  •• $319,900 BANK-OWNED (REO) Bedrooms 3 / 1 Den / 2-story / Bonus Room / Pool & Spa: Sq Ft: 2300+ A great home, come check it out. This home comes with a pool, spa, wired shed in back and an upstairs bonus room with wet bar and study zone. Three bedrooms, a separate den, three full bathrooms, pantry closet & much more. Bank has reputation for closing quick. A gem! Bank has a reputation for fast closes! Thank you for showing the property and your offers! C.A.R. Contract plus Bank Contract Please follow up with all offers submitted Seller: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Successor by merger with Wachovia Mortgage FSB ** PLEASE CALL LISTING AGENT BEFORE WRITING OFFERS 11/6** Wachovia/WF going to Wells Fargo related contracts and/or addendums possibly: 916-308-2446 photos • virtual tour Download Property Flyer All Interested Persons should independently verify accuracy of above information. All information posted here is protected and copyrighted.Above information is provided by Seller and/or other sources and has not been verified by Broker. *** Visit Steve Ostrom's primary real estate website to learn more about Roseville and Rocklin home sales and area info at RosevilleAndRocklin.com** REALTOR® Steve Ostrom ---- 916-308-2446 ---- click for email 2270 Douglas Blvd #120, Roseville, CA 95661  license #01344154 2008-9 C.A.R. Board of Directors

2032 Taft Dr, Rocklin CA 95765 - REO in Rocklin
Beautiful new Home for sale in Rocklin. It is a bank-owned property with clean carpets and house, cleaned pool and freshened up yard. Check out this home, fresh to the market.

916-308-2446 .... seller is going through transition with new contracts, please call before writing offers.

Steve Ostrom, REALTOR with Coldwell Banker
http://www.SacBankRepo.com/taft
http://www.RosevilleAndRocklin.com

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Google Searches and Bing Maps: Fun Tools

Whether you are looking for properties, trying to get a local or out-of-area business ... you might find these tools useful: Google real estate searches with street views and Bing Maps with the Bird's Eye View. Many navigation tools are obvious, but some take some hunting for ... play around with the tools. It's amazing what you can discover.

Google Maps

Google Maps is the new buzz for looking for properties AND foreclosures. Granted you may not see all properties show up and searches and I noticed it's still working out search glitches, but still fascinating. NOT only that, but you can also see (sometimes) a street view of the home you are targeting. Granted NOT a current view, it does lend you an idea of how a neighborhood {might} navigate.

See a sample listing on Google Maps

then when you hit "more" .... you can select "street view" which does happen to work for this property.

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Learn more specifics about Google real estate here.

Bing Maps

Something also I have found useful lately is when there isn't a "Google street view," (many streets in Placer County don't have their streets on view). I have been finding myself using Bing! Maps for their cool "Bird's Eye View." Very similar to what you will find on Zillow maps. You can navigate a 360 aerial pattern around the target home. Again, not current, but a fun tool to access.

See a sample usage of same property on BING Maps

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Fantastic REO in Sun City Lincoln Hills: 1700+ sq feet with upgrades

Beautiful home in Sun City Lincoln Hills. Over 1790+ square feet, 2 bedroom with a 3rd room den (no closet). Wonderful upgrades. Please feel free to contact listing agent and REALTOR Steve Ostrom with Coldwell Banker.

Visit our website: http://www.SacBankRepo.com to see more details on the area and more about this particular home and learn about the area of Sun City Lincoln Hills and nearby golf course.

916-308-2446 • Steve Ostrom, REALTOR Coldwell Banker license #01344154

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New REO Condo listing in Citrus Heights

New REO Listing in Citrus Heights: Condo / Townhouse

6178 Shadow Ln, Citrus Heights 95621

Incredible town house that backs to a greenspace with views from the master bedroom. Two larger bedrooms. Appears to have newer siding and dual pane windows. Bottom floor has recently replaced carpets and the rest has been steam cleaned. Bank has a reputation for closing quickly.

See more photos at SacBankRepo.com: Bank Owned Listings for REALTOR Steve Ostrom.

Steve Ostrom Coldwell Banker REALTOR in Roseville, CA 9163082446

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I Eat Grass Clippings for Breakfast!

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Calling all Placer or Sacramento County licensed, insured and bonded yard clean up crews, we need your services! If you are interested in yard clean up and maintenance of a few local REO / Bank-Owned properties, please contact REALTOR Steve Ostrom with Coldwell Banker. 9163082446 or respond to this post.

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Thank you Chris! Rocklin will miss you.

Thank you Chris for letting Steve help you out with your real estate transaction in Rocklin. Even though we don't like to see you leave Rocklin, we wish you the best in your journey to be closer to the ocean. Chris is an amazing woman and was a joy to work with ... we are so darn lucky to have so many cool and sweet clients. This home went to pending within days with multiple offers. The property marketing looked great ... Chris did almost everything we asked to prep the home. We moved furniture, minimized and did all we could to make this home sparkle and it all worked out splendidly. As Steve would say, "faaaaantastic!"

GreatRocklinHome.com is now available for your home.

Life is too short to not live it the way you see fit. Start taking the steps to make your life better.
Best of luck in your future home Chris and thanks again for the opportunity and congratulations on the SALE!

Sincerely,
Steve, the REALTOR and Heather the marketing gal. :-)

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From @SteveOstrom: Where will I be next week? I will be at the C.A.R. Expo in San Jose

@CAREALTORS #CARExpo

 

Don't miss this spectacular opportunity to expand your knowledge, learn about new items in our industry and also hear some great expert panelist(s) in the field.

See more details on the C.A.R. Expo by clicking here: http://expo.car.org/

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Roseville Used Book Sale (CA)

Looking to pass on your books? Would you like to help out your local library?
Fall Used Book Sale October 10 and 11, 2009: Riley Community Library

Details here: http://www.rosevillefriendsofthelibrary.org/calendar.htm

Don't forget, you can donate too: donations can be dropped off at 316 Vernon Street on weekdays

Roseville Friends of the Library: http://RosevilleFriendsOfTheLibrary.org

 

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CA REALTOR Steve Ostrom: Vlog 2: Shadow Inventory

Steve on Coldwell Banker's YouTube channel

Gotta get that home sold!

We have been staying QUITE busy lately as you can see below.
Boom! Boom! Pow! Want that home? It's too late.




Steve's listings are getting a quick turnaround to pending. I would like to think it's partially our exposure we give to homes to the net and via social media. Heather was just on GoodDay Sacramento with her friends on the #SacTweetUp Dream team ... See the segment here: http://gooddaysacramento.com/?articleID=60399. We blend old with the new and like to find new ways to get your property exposed.

Our newest listings is amazing and it is sparkler! The website came out great and you can see a sample of our marketing style.

Steve's VLOG on shadow inventory is getting nice reviews and I highly recommend you take a look. It's now on the Coldwell Banker YouTube website: http://www.youtube.com/user/coldwellbanker#play/uploads/6/0wOubwRSCX


www.GreatHomeGreatYard.com: Home for Sale in Citrus Heights
ACTIVE 7142 Maretha Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Amazing house with many custom features. 2000+ sq feet with land to stretch on. Architectural features, upscale feel, customized Kitchen, remodeled Master bath, separate office from bedrooms and bkyd playzone

www.GreatRocklinHome.com Home for Sale in Rocklin
PENDING 3343 Clearview Ct, Rocklin, CA 95765
Original owner: great enclosed porch. Home is awaiting your loving touch and efforts.

www.GreatAntelopeHome.com:Home for Sale in Antelope
PENDING 4200 N. Country Antelope, CA 95843 Turn key inside and outside. This home shines and sticks out from the rest. Open feel and vaulted ceilings make home feel much larger than square feet would indicate. Fresher paint inside and out. Newer roof,

www.WellPricedHome.com: Home for Sale in Foothill Farms 95842
PENDING 4849 Vogelsang, Sacramento, CA Original owner: great enclosed porch. Home is awaiting your loving touch and efforts.

www.SacBankRepo.com/albemarle: REO Property in Rio Linda
PENDING 728 Albemarle Ave, Rio Linda 95673
Bank-owned property in Rio Linda. Light rehab. Offers require bank-contract.

If you are looking to relocate to Roseville or Rocklin, please do visit your website. You will love it.
RosevilleAndRocklin.com

Our facebook fan page is: http://www.Facebook.com/rosevilleandrocklin

Shadow Inventory

Steve's 2nd Video Blog ... (pssst he meant Mac doesn't work well with MetroList).

Real Estate Current

Business has been keeping us extraordinarily busy, but never too busy for your questions ... if you have any questions please don't hesitate to call or email us.

No question is too small. The only ridiculous question is the one not asked, in my book. We want to help you in any way we can.

Curious how short sales are evolving?
What's going on with Bank-Owned Properties in Roseville and Rocklin?
What is a short sale? How does the foreclosure process work?
Where do I start with the short sale process?

Many items need to be handled by legal and financial professionals, but please give Steve a call and if he isn't the appropriate one to assist ... he can guide you to someone that is an option to speak with ...

Thanks for your consideration, interviews and opportunities.

Steve Ostrom
916-308-2446

Twitter ...

I am often asked "what, who, where is Twitter?" "What is it?" "I don't understand it?" "Why do you do it?" Or more commonly I get snickers or snide comments such as, "I tried it and I think it's a waste of time." To each their own, I know Twitter is NOT everyone's cup of tea, but for me ... I personally take great pleasure on my windows of time I spend on Twitter.

As with our Facebook fan page, I source local events and going-ons in Roseville and Rocklin, but I also interact with others. I follow some purely on relationship (usually because I find them funny, sweet or amazing), but others I follow because they enrich my mind whether in real estate, marketing or design. All on the edge material and what's happening RIGHT now.

BUT if interacting is not your forté ... may I suggest making an account just to follow others for the latest news, or your favorite companies. It's an amazing tool and many companies are using it as their sounding board of latest items and updates.

You can even make a RSS feed with your favorite follow!

There is NO right way to use the tool, but there are plenty of wrong ways. Spam and getting followers in masses is generally looked down up by the general "regular" twitter community. If you are just spouting off about your great product and listing off your newest listed home and NEVER interact with others ... you WILL NOT get ANYTHING out of Twitter. Who wants to engage on a one-way street? C'mon put your thinking cap on here, it doesn't take a genius to realize that fact. There has to be balance with the information you put forth, take the time to engage with another or perhaps even push their information forward [called a ReTweet (RT)] I usually keep my personal business to about 20% or less of my tweets, BUT when I do tweet business ... it's usually received well.

If you do take up the twitter to engage and chat with others and listen ... it's amazing what will not only happen to your experience, but your mind will develop and you can meet new people. Who knows where the world can take you. It's the freshest way to meet others and also perhaps network. Take a look at some of the big companies, like Southwest and Starbucks who have used this opportunity to work directly with their consumers. They are a "touchable big brand."

Please of course use safety and be smart about your public matters. Stating your location real time should be used with caution and establishing patterns.

Here are some of the faces I follow on Twitter.

Get your twitter mosaic here.

If ever you want a leg-up on this Twitter world, or you have questions on how it works and how to incorporate twitter into your personal or business platform, write me any time. You will need a logo or avatar or small photo of yourself. Decide how to present yourself ... I encourage a real photo at first ... second get a bio up ... large or small. Third, use the search tool to find locals and/or find people within your trade or profession or interest. "Sacramento Moms" or "Real Estate Roseville" ... start there and start talking using the @ symbol directly in front of their name.

Many of the folks I follow are amazing, local business people. I feel so lucky to know so many exciting, creative and motivated minds. Plus many I have met in real life and now I call friends ...

Sure you might not enjoy the experience, but I see so many asking questions about it, I will be happy to help in any way I can ... plus you can ask me about other forms of social media and tools we help ourselves with our business.

Enjoy your experience wherever you are!
Happy living!