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What's the Diff... Home Automation vs. Smart Home?
I periodically get asked about the difference between "Home Automation" (HA) and "Smart Home" Technology (SHT). Generally, I provide a...
Administrator
Sep 9, 20217 min read
Buyer Frenzy Cooled Off?
Finding a good real estate deal right now is like finding a needle in a haystack. Can it be done? Sure. But will it be worth it?...
Randall Watts
Aug 14, 20213 min read
Thoughts on Home Security - Discouraging Nefarious Activity
Burglary, break-ins, squatters... oh my! These are insane times... initial indications show crime is at historically high levels in many...
Administrator
Jul 20, 202111 min read
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
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
Thoughts on Personal Cyber Security & Privacy
Living in this technologically advanced world is a lot of work, with "tech" seeming to have more detriments than benefits. Everywhere you...
Administrator
May 27, 202115 min read
Electric Vehicle Charging Outlets... Essential Home Prep?
Being a technologist I'm often asked questions about electric vehicle (EV) charging... I guess humans view EVs more as technology than as...
Administrator
May 4, 20216 min read
Home Computer Backup Can Be Fun!
Yeah... not really.... and I know what you're thinking... I don't have time for backup... plus, I got my stuff in the Cloud son !!! ...
Administrator
Apr 26, 20218 min read
Team Work and How We Make it Work
2 For 1 The best thing about Don and me is from the beginning; we never cared what the other person was doing as long as it moved the...
Randall Watts
Apr 13, 20212 min read
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
When Smart Homes Turn Evil
You got all these fancy smart devices in your home to make life easier... now ask yourself, do you know exactly what they're doing when...
Administrator
Mar 22, 20217 min read
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
Homeowner App Considerations
There is a massive smorgasbord of apps out there promising to help homeowners manage their lives and/or property. Besides "services",...
Administrator
Mar 8, 20215 min read
Outdoor Living in Sacramento
If quarantine has taught families anything, it's what we love and hate about where we live. My family has found that our lack of outdoor...
Randall Watts
Mar 5, 20212 min read
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
Trust Your Realtor
Buying a home is a team effort. It takes more than just looking on the market to find a home. One of the most significant parts of that...
Randall Watts
Feb 26, 20214 min read
Sacramento, California's Best Kept Secret
I’m an Idaho farm boy who is proud to call Sacramento home. I have lived here for over 30 years and can’t imagine living anywhere else. ...
Don Stocker
Feb 25, 20213 min read
Is a Home Security Alarm Worth It?
IMHO... the response is always YES! In my last post Home Security Camera Considerations, I noted that security cameras are like the...
Administrator
Feb 22, 20216 min read
The First Step in Purchasing a Home
In trying to decide what to write a blog on this week, I googled “Real Estate Questions”. This post is dedicated to the first questions...
Don Stocker
Feb 14, 20213 min read
Home Security Camera Considerations
So... thinking about putting cameras up around your home? Probably a good idea, but you should be at least somewhat informed before...
Administrator
Feb 5, 20218 min read
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