Avonlea Montague, Sacramento's Favorite Real Estate Matchmaker

3122 SAN JOSE WAY Price improvement! Now offered at 385,000.

This custom home is GORGEOUS inside and out and now offered at 385,000! 🏡🏠

It has what other homes in the area don't: NEW everything and a third bedroom, spacious laundry area, a fire pit, and a driveway to fit up to 3 cars, with room to spare!

And there's MORE

The home is conveniently located close to Sac State, shopping, restaurants, and quick and easy access to the freeway. The low maintenance landscaping is great as-is or as a fresh start for whatever you imagine!
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☎️📱📞Book your private tour today by calling or texting us at (916) 960-3042 or by privately messaging me on here!

NICE! 😍 Come on over! This great 4 BED/3 BATH home in the heart of Antelope has not one but two master suites and is looking showings quickly and is offered at 519,000. Schedule a personal or video tour by calling or texting us at (916) 960-3042 or by sending me a private message right here on Facebook.

THE POWER OF STAGING PART 2!

THE POWER OF STAGING! Have buyers saying "YES!" before they even walk in. Feel free to sit back and watch the "views" and "saves" on Zillow skyrocket.

Traditional staging can be expensive but there's a great alternative: virtual staging! Staged homes get more traffic online, tend to book more showings, sell faster, and for more money. Make more money and save more money? Sounds great!

Looking to tour this home, buy a home like 3122 San Jose Way, sell or invest? Whatever you real estate goals are, my goal is to net you what you want, get you the best possible deal, and do all of the work for you.

🏡☎️📱Call, text or message me at (916) 960-3042 to schedule a consultation.

I look forward to learning about your goals and what I can do to help you reach and surpass them. I'll take it from there.

THE POWER OF STAGING! Check out these incredible before and afters. Which room's your favorite?

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Offered at 397,500.
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🏠🏡3122 San Jose Way in Sacramento
🏡Offered at 399,000
📱☎️ Schedule your private tour! Call or text anytime at (916) 960-3042 to make an appointment.

Looking to buy, sell ,invest, or know someone who is? Send me a message!
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JUST LISTED! 3122 SAN JOSE WAY IN SACRAMENTO! This beauty is a two bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home with a BONUS ROOM!
Offered at $399,000
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To schedule a private tour call or text us anytime at (916) 960-3042 or reach out to us right here by sending us a message. We'll get you in the door.

Presented by Avonlea Montague (Lic. 01926411)
Best Sac Homes Group at Big Block Realty North
at Big Block Realty North (Lic.01885775)

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WOW! STUNNING! Live like royalty while you feel right at home in this FULLY RENOVATED home. This one's got something the others don't - you'll love it all. Each and every detail has hand-selected with you in mind. This home is a blend of everything great about its history and everything else that makes it modern. From the moment you pull into the driveway and open your front door, rain or shine, you and any of your guests are greeted by an all-new covered front porch; sit your coffee and pour yourself a glass of cold lemonade and relaaaax. Your front door leads to your BEAUTIFUL living room filled light from new double-paned windows and overhead lighting, new floors, and gorgeous wooden beams. Enjoy, entertain, and show off in your custom kitchen with its wooden island with power outlets and BRAND NEW appliances. Got some laundry to do? There's room for that, too. Stay cool in the summer with mini-split AC/Heater units. Whatever the need, there's a rare third room ready to be used as you see fit. It would be a great bonus room, office, nursery - it's up to you! From top to bottom, inside and out, it's new. Not a detail was left undone. The only thing missing is YOU. Come see for yourself!

: Are you ready to take the leap and make your come true? Budgeting is the key to success and homeownership comes with its own set of expenses.

Here are some tips to help you budget for the big purchase!

STEP #1 Start with a savings plan: Set aside a portion of your income each month to save for your down payment and closing costs.

STEP #2 Calculate your total costs: Make sure to factor in all the expenses associated with homeownership, including insurance, mortgage payments, maintenance costs, and more.

STEP organized: Create a budget plan that’s easy to follow and stick to it!

STEP #4 Track your progress: Use a budgeting app or spreadsheet to track your expenses and see how you’re progressing towards your homeownership goals.

STEP #5 Be flexible: Allow yourself some wiggle room in your budget so you can make adjustments as needed.

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Here’s what experts are saying about buyers returning to the market as we approach spring.

Mike Fratantoni, SVP and Chief Economist, MBA:
“Mortgage rates are now at their lowest level since September 2022, and about a percentage point below the peak mortgage rate last fall. As we enter the beginning of the spring buying season, lower mortgage rates and more homes on the market will help affordability for first-time homebuyers.”

Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, National Association of Realtors (NAR):
“The upcoming months should see a return of buyers, as mortgage rates appear to have already peaked and have been coming down since mid-November.”

Thomas LaSalvia, Senior Economist, Moody’s Analytics:
“We expect the labor market to remain robust, wages to continue to rise—maybe not at the pace that they did during the pandemic, but that will open up some opportunity for folks to enter homeownership as interest rates stabilize a bit.”

Got questions? Leave them in the comments below or send me a message! Ask away. It's I do for a living after all.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope it's what everything you want or more!

I'm grateful for all of my clients and the ones who will be this Christmas. It's truly a gift (See what I did there? Pun definitely intended) to get to know them and help them achieve their goals and dreams. It's an honor to earn your business.

As always, "Drive safe. Have a blast! And make someone else's day better than yours!"

That was fast. Congratulations to my client, John, for accepting an offer and opening escrow!

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? When a Seller accepts an offer, after any necessary negotiations have taken place, it's time for escrow. I pre-opened escrow for my client to save time though it has other benefits for Sellers. But that's for another time.

Now that escrow has been opened, there is a lot going on behind the scenes between the agents as well as for the Buyers; this is when the Buyers makes their deposit into escrow and inspections take place.

There is not a lot for the Seller to do right now other than accommodate these inspections if they're still living in the home and to also prepare for their own upcoming move.

As listing agents, we know that this is a stressful and sometimes highly emotional time for the Sellers, our clients. Rest assured, we have the compassion, skills, and resources to assist. We want to make this as easy for you as possible.

We spend a lot of time with our Clients; meeting with them in-person, talking on the phone basically every day, and especially texting. I come to truly care about not only the Client experience but the Clients themselves. They are my priority., that's for sure.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER INSPECTIONS? I'll let you know in my next post!

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CALL and/or TEXT ME anytime at (916) 960-3042 or message me here on FB!

Whether you're buying or selling, just so you know, my team Best Sac Homes Group at Big Block Realty North is #1 in Sacramento for a reason; we know what we're doing and we like doing it.

Selling your house? 💵🏡 Quick question. If I could NET you WHAT YOU WANT and do ALL of the work for you, would that be a problem?

In a market that’s shifting as fast as it is today, many homeowners wonder what, if anything, needs to be renovated before they sell their house. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in - here I am 👋😃

I can help you think through today’s market conditions and how they impact what you should – and shouldn’t – do before selling your house.
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Reach out TODAY!
Call and text anytime at (916) 960-3042

Hey Guys! 👋😀

If you’re a homeowner, landowner, commercial property owner or are planning to become one soon, you’re probably looking for clear information about today’s housing market. And if you’ve turned to the news or even just read headlines recently, you might feel like you’re left with more questions than answers.

The best way to make sure you get what you need is to work with an expert. that's what I do for a living after all 😉🏘️🏡

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Call and text me anytime at (916) 960-3042!

"Theeerreeee issss nooo waaaaaaaaayyyy!" 😆

Markus Feldmann | Real Estate on Instagram: "There is nothing wrong with progress. Often progress brings along new technologies. And those new tech tools sometimes force an entire industry to adapt and change with the times. And I am all for... Markus Feldmann | Real Estate shared a post on Instagram: "There is nothing wrong with progress. Often progress brings along new technologies. And those new tech tools sometimes force an entire industry to adapt and change with the times. And I am all for change, improvements and new ways to look at...

If you’re thinking about making a move, you probably want to know what’s going to happen to home prices for the rest of the year. While experts say price growth will moderate due to the shifting market, ongoing appreciation is expected.

That means home prices won’t fall. Here’s a look at two key reasons experts forecast continued price growth: supply and demand

Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, explains:
“. . . millennials continue to transition to their prime home-buying age and will remain the driving force in potential homeownership demand in the years ahead.”

That combination of millennial demand and low housing supply continues to put upward pressure on home prices.

As Bankrate says:
“After all, supplies of homes for sale remain near record lows. And while a jump in mortgage rates has dampened demand somewhat, demand still outpaces supply, thanks to a combination of little new construction and strong household formation by large numbers of millennials.”

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR HOME VALUES
If you’re worried home values will fall, rest assured that experts forecast ongoing home price appreciation thanks to the lingering imbalance of supply and demand. That means home prices won’t decline.

BOTTOM LINE
Based on today’s factors driving supply and demand, experts project home price appreciation will continue. It’ll just happen at a more moderate pace as the housing market continues its shift back toward pre-pandemic levels.

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Call and text me anytime at (916) 960-3042 or message me here on FB anytime! I'd love to hear from you! - Avonlea Montague

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 54% of Buyers and 62% of Sellers strongly agree that a real estate agent's guidance matters more than ever, especially during the pandemic our country has faced.

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QUESTION FOR YOU:
Has COVID, and all the changes it brought to not only real estate but our daily lives, changed your plans to buy or sell?

A home is lot of things – it’s a roof over your head, a place to call your own, and it’s typically a strong financial investment. That’s why homeownership still ranks as the top accomplishment Americans feel proud of.

What's the most important feature for you?

This is fantastic! As a Realtor, I've seen first-hand what skyrocketing rents and home prices can do to people's sense of stability. My first apartment was $975/mo. That same unit now rents for $1,400/mo. 🥴

These new housing developments in Sac will help SO MANY families and the community.

Hopes not lost:
Just this week, I've helped clients get offers accepted for under list price when the average accepted offer has been 40K OVER asking 🤯 Maybe it's magic 🤫Maybe it's skill 🤫 Either way I can help you or someone you love 🏘️😄

If you can buy and it makes sense, do it! Let's find out if it make sense. Message me TODAY.

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on affordable housing project in South Sacramento Developers are building 18 single-family habitat homeownership opportunities along with 108 mutual housing affordable rental units in multiple apartment buildings.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, NEIGHBORS! WHAT. A. YEAR. Thank you all for the honor to be part of your dreams of homeownership (and selling!) and the opportunity to earn your business.

Trusting that we will ALL have a bigger, better, and brighter year than ever before! 🥳❤️

I'm here when you need me! (916) 960-3042 🏡

HAPPY NEW YEAR, NEIGHBORS! WHAT. A. YEAR. Thank you all for the honor to be part of your dreams of homeownership (and selling!) and the opportunity to earn your business.

Trusting that we will ALL have a bigger, better, and brighter year than ever before! 🥳❤️

I'm here when you need me! (916) 960-3042 🏡

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If you have or do see a helicopter flying low (500ft. low), it's just PG&E checking on the power lines in the area before the storm hits tonight.

https://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/pg-e-surveying-power-lines-by-helicopter-in-north-bay/article_2c36b86b-c901-5e84-ba3b-d6da69ce23cf.amp.html

PG&E surveying power lines by helicopter in North Bay PG&E aerial surveys will continue through Wednesday.