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I Didn’t Buy My First Home In Sacramento Until I Was 36—And Here’s Why That’s Okay
There’s this idea that buying a home should come naturally—like something you just know how to do once you reach a certain age. But that...
Don Stocker
May 202 min read
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Woodlake: One of Sacramento’s Best-Kept Secrets
Where the Heart Is: Stories from Sacramento’s Streets Some neighborhoods shout. Woodlake simply exists—with the quiet confidence of...
Don Stocker
May 122 min read
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You Deserve to Feel Safe: A Message from Sacramento
To everyone who needs to hear this today:
You don’t have to stay somewhere that doesn’t love you.
There are places where you’ll be celebrated, not just tolerated.
Your peace is worth the move.
You deserve safety. You deserve joy.
And you deserve to know it’s possible.
Don Stocker
May 33 min read
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Curtis Park, You Had Me at Hello
There are neighborhoods you admire from a distance. And then there are neighborhoods like Curtis Park—where the admiration turns into something deeper
Don Stocker
Apr 212 min read
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Why I Left My 9-to-5 to Become a Sacramento Real Estate Agent
There was a time not so long ago when my days were neatly packed into eight-hour shifts. I had a good job. Structured. Predictable. I...
Don Stocker
Apr 142 min read
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Understanding the New Real Estate Rules: What Sellers and Buyers Need to Know
If you follow real estate at all, you’ve probably heard about the recent changes that have come about because of the settlement between...
Don Stocker
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Navigating the New Real Estate Landscape: Why Transparency in Commissions Matters
The buzz around the National Association of Realtors' recent settlement has ignited widespread conversation, primarily focusing on the...
Don Stocker
Apr 24, 20243 min read
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"Maximizing Home Value: Key Renovations Every Sacramento Seller Should Consider"
As a real estate professional in the Sacramento market, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of strategic home...
Don Stocker
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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Spring Selling Season: Why Now Might Be The Perfect Time To List Your Home
Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes a fresh wave of activity in the real estate market. If you're a homeowner who's been...
Don Stocker
Jan 29, 20242 min read
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Positive Signs for Sacramento's Real Estate Market
If you've read the Sacramento Bee or watched the news over the past year, you can't help but notice that the media has been hyper focused...
Don Stocker
Jul 19, 20234 min read
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East Sacramento: Living in the Urban Oasis
Nestled in the heart of Sacramento, East Sacramento stands as an urban oasis that captures the essence of vibrant city living while...
Don Stocker
Jul 12, 20233 min read
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When Buying an Older Home, Finding the Right Agent is Key
This blog post will probably be one of my shortest but it has taken a few weeks and several iterations to get it right. Real estate can...
Don Stocker
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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Finding the Right Fit in Real Estate
Eight years ago, I had to make a choice. Should I stay in an industry that was slowly being taken over by new technology or move on? ...
Don Stocker
Mar 2, 20234 min read
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The Pros to Buying a Home Now
While collecting my thoughts to write this blog, my mind went in several directions. It’s easy to do right now because there are several...
Don Stocker
Sep 29, 20225 min read
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Real Estate - Fact Vs. Opinion
There is a lot of chatter going on right now about the state of the real estate market. After interest rates started to climb, we have...
Don Stocker
May 20, 20223 min read
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Celebrate the Wins
Recently Randall and I hit a huge milestone in our careers. It is something we have dreamed about since we first met at a meeting at...
Don Stocker
Jun 29, 20213 min read
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The New Strategy In Pricing a Home In Sacramento's Hot Real Estate Market
The Sacramento real estate market has been on fire since the first of the year. It was heating up last year but being in the business,...
Don Stocker
Jun 1, 20215 min read
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Woodlake, One of Sacramento's Hidden Gems
If Sacramento is Northern California's best kept secret, Woodlake has to rank as Sacramento's best kept secret. As a real estate agent...
Don Stocker
Apr 5, 20212 min read
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We Are Here to Help, Any Way We Can
I will never forget March 11th, 2020. I remember being in San Francisco at a bar with Randall and some other friends watching the NBA...
Don Stocker
Mar 10, 20212 min read
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Curtis Park - From Farmland to Beloved Neighborhood
I’m a sponge for history and historic facts. I can remember the most obscure fact about a neighborhood but ask me what I had for dinner...
Don Stocker
Mar 4, 20213 min read
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