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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 20, 20252 min read
East Sacramento: Where Energy Meets Elegance
McKinley Park at Sunrise Where the Heart Is: Stories from Sacramento’s Streets Some places surprise you. East Sacramento doesn’t. It’s...
Don Stocker
May 5, 20253 min read
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 3, 20253 min read
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 21, 20252 min read
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 14, 20252 min read
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
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
"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
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
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
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
Buyer's Guide for Real Estate
If you're in the market for a new home, it's important to understand the buying process clearly. Here's a guide to help you!
Randall Watts
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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
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
Sacramento Housing Market - Real Examples
We had three listings on the market at the start of January, and by the end of January, all of them were in contract. This is the story.
Randall Watts
Jan 30, 20234 min read
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
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 19, 20223 min read
Small or Big Brokerage? (Part 2)
I wrote last week about a big brokerage vs small brokerage for marketing your home. We did a surface level look but I think we should...
Randall Watts
May 12, 20222 min read
Big or Small Brokerage? (Part 1)
Lets have a chat about the future and why, at Stocker and Watts, we believe in big change. Lots of people talk about making a big change...
Randall Watts
May 4, 20222 min read
Do You Practice Safe Document?
A while back I blogged about protecting your computer data (i.e. files) [here]. But what about safeguarding your hard-copy (i.e. paper)...
Administrator
Dec 20, 20216 min read
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