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How to Avoid Overpaying for a Home in a Hot Market - Wednesday 8th Jan 2025
How to Avoid Overpaying for a Home in a Hot Market
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Today’s Trivia Question❓
Maintained by the County of Sacramento and featuring mile markers every half-mile, what is the name of the 32-mile paved pathway that runs from just north of downtown Sacramento to Beal's Point at Folsom Lake? It is considered one of the longest purpose-built paved bike trails in the country.
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter
How to Avoid Overpaying for a Home in a Hot Market
Looking for a fun activity with the kids?
Creative cooking projects are a great way to bond while teaching valuable skills! Try making colorful fruit kabobs, DIY pizzas, or fun cookie-decorating sessions that spark creativity and learning.
Buying a home in a competitive market?
Avoid overpaying by researching comparable properties, setting a clear budget, and staying patient. Partnering with an experienced realtor can also help you cope with the bidding wars without stretching your finances too thin.
If you have any questions about buying a home or thinking of selling your house, I am always happy to have a chat!
Talk Soon,
Suneet AgarwalCEO of the Best Sac Homes Group and Big Block Realty North
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Creative Cooking with Kids: Fun and Educational Kitchen Adventures
Cooking with kids is more than just a way to prepare meals—it's an opportunity to bond, teach valuable life skills, and spark creativity!
Whether you're baking, assembling, or taste-testing, cooking projects can be a fun and educational experience for children of all ages.
Here are a few simple ideas to get started:
DIY Personal Pizzas: Let kids roll out dough, spread sauce, and top with their favorite ingredients. It’s a great way to teach about food groups while encouraging independence.
Rainbow Fruit Kabobs: Use colorful fruits like strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, and blueberries to create vibrant kabobs. Talk about colors, patterns, and nutrition as you work.
Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag: Combine simple ingredients in a ziplock bag and shake until you’ve made ice cream. It's a science experiment and dessert rolled into one!
Themed Cookie Decorating: Bake cookies and let kids decorate them based on seasons, holidays, or their favorite characters. Creativity knows no limits here.
These projects help children develop motor skills, math (measuring ingredients), and science (how ingredients change when cooked).
Best of all, they’ll build lasting memories and confidence in the kitchen.
How to Avoid Overpaying for a Home in a Hot Market
Buying a home is often one of the most significant financial decisions a person can make. The stakes are even higher in a hot real estate market, where competition is fierce, prices are escalating, and bidding wars are the norm.
It can be easy to get swept up in the excitement and pressure of such a market, but this can lead to overpaying for a home. To ensure you make a sound investment, it’s essential to approach the process with a clear strategy, a solid understanding of the market, and a commitment to staying within your budget.
Understand the Market Dynamics
In a hot market, prices tend to rise rapidly due to high demand and limited inventory. However, not every property is worth the inflated price. Start by understanding the market dynamics in the area you’re interested in.
Research Comparable Sales (Comps): Study recent sales of similar properties in the neighborhood. Look at the price per square foot, the condition of the home, amenities, and other factors. Comps will help you determine the fair market value of a property, providing a baseline for your offer.
Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
One of the first steps in any home-buying process is securing financing. In a hot market, being pre-approved for a mortgage is crucial.
Read ALL the details in our latest blog!
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In And Around Sacramento
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Where:
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When:
Sunday, February 2 · 11am - 5pm PST
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When:
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question:
The Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail (or American River Bike Trail)
There you have it, From creative cooking ideas with the kids to avoiding overpaying for a home in a hot market! Keep Positive. Keep it Sactown Strong until next time!
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