New Price!

Now listed for $164,000! 

4 Acres on French Creek Road in Shingle Springs

If you're looking for VIEWS, look no further! Lot with easement for road and utilities has prime location on paved road. Close to HWY 50, shopping and dining yet has that country feel. Fantastic schools!

Contact me for details!

530-391-1576

sarah@sarah-ratliff.com

New Price!

5788 Summit Drive

Rocklin

Must see this beautifully cared for home in Rocklin! Featuring 4 beds, 2 baths, this home sits on one of the largest lots in a fantastic neighborhood! Newer roof and HVAC, and windows done in the last 4 years with a lifetime guarantee! This updated home has everything you are looking for including a mature orange tree, strawberries and tomatoes. Walking distance to multiple parks, close to the best shopping Rocklin/Roseville has to offer, and just minutes from highways 80 and 65. 

Offered at $474,900

Contact me for details!

sarah@sarah-ratliff.com

530-391-1576

Choosing a Neighborhood

Around Here -November/December Holiday Events

Ahh, the holidays.  My favorite time of year! If you are like me and love to stay busy during the holidays, take a look at this list of family friendly activities that are happening in our area during the next 2 months!

November: 

Saturday, November 3rd and Sunday November 4th from 10-5PM - Holiday Pop-Up Art Gallery at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church in El Dorado Hills. Free Admission. Talk with local artists and peruse original art, gifts and cards. 

Friday, November 9th, 10AM -9:30PM - Ice Rink opens in Folsom. Open all holidays. 

Saturday, November 10th, 11-2PM - Decorating Ginger Bread Houses For Kids  at Jo-Ann Fabric in Folsom!

Friday November 16th - Sunday January 6th  - Global Winter Wonderland at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Cal Expo is aglow with this spectacular light show, in which giant lanterns (some as tall as 70 feet) are illuminated by hundreds of thousands of LED lights. Check website for exact dates and times. 

Saturday, November 17th, 11-2PM - Hands-On Holiday Tag Making at Jo-Ann Fabric in Folsom. 

Saturday, November 17th, 10-4PM - Christmas Craft Faire at the Cameron Park Community Center. Hand made crafts, gifts, decorations & jewelry. 

Saturday, November 17th, 12-3PM - Stagecoach rides on Historic Main Street in Placerville. Free rides on the 3rd Saturday of every month, check website for exact dates. 

Monday, November 19th - Friday, November 23rd - times vary - Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer the Musical at the Harris Center in Folsom. 

Starting Friday, November 23rd through December 24th - Photos with Santa at the California Welcome Center in EDH. Check website as times and dates vary. 

Friday, November 23rd, 5:30-8PM - Festival of Lights in Placerville. Lighting of the Christmas Tree, shopping, and beverages served at the Bell Tower. 

December:

Saturday, December 1st, 7-12PM - Santa Run & Pancake Breakfast at the Cameron Park Community Center. Breakfast includes pancakes, bacon, eggs, orange juice and coffee. 

Saturday, December 1st, 4PM - Christmas Tree Lighting in EDH Town Center. "Stuff Your Stocking" game for kids, live music, carriage rides and Santa will arrive to light the tree. Carriage ride dates to be continued throughout December. 

Sunday, December 2nd, times vary - Folsom Lake Symphony presents Holiday Spirit at the Harris Center. Songs include Sleigh Ride, March of the Toys, Carol of the Bells, and selections from the Nutcracker, among others. 

Sunday December 2nd at 1PM - Hangtown Christmas Parade (Placerville). 

Friday, December 7th & Saturday, December 8th, 10AM - 4PM - 7th Annual Holiday Home Tour in Folsom. Features four charming historic homes beautifully adorned for the holidays, two festively decorated historic churches, with added stops at the Folsom History Museum, Pioneer Village and the Murer House. 

Saturday, December 8th (10-5PM) and Sunday December 9th (10-4PM) - Homes for the Holidays Tour in El Dorado Hills and Placerville.  Enjoy wine and chocolate tasting and a raffle. 

Sunday, December 9th, Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th, times vary - "Christmas Radio" concert featuring the Cantare Chorale of the Sierra Foothills. 90 Minute concert featuring the season's most loved Christmas songs from across the genres. 

Sunday, December 9th (all Sundays through December, 1:30-6PM, 2 Wednesdays in December, 5-9PM) - Nevada City Victorian Christmas. A magical setting of hilly streets outlined with twinkling white lights and authentic gas lamps, wandering minstrels and carolers dressed in Victorian attire, and a myriad of visitors sharing holiday cheer and good tidings. Hand-crafted candy, jewelry, pottery, perfume, and dolls. 

Saturday, December 15th  - 55th Annual Santa Run tradition through El Dorado Hills. Event will finish with a fireworks show, cookies, and hot chocolate. Santa and Mrs. Clause will collect canned goods and unwrapped new toys for Toys for Tots. 

Saturday, December 15th, 12-3PM - Stagecoach rides on Historic Main Street in Placerville. Free rides on the 3rd Saturday of every month, check website for exact dates. 

December 30th at 7:30PM - Christmas Tree Lighting in Folsom in the center of the ice skating rink. 


Does your family love Christmas Parades? Here is a list of the parades taking place in or around El Dorado County this season:

November 18 - 56th Annual Holiday Parade in Roseville 

November 25 - Holiday Parade of Lights in Elk Grove 

December 1 - Festival of Lights Parade in Auburn

December 2 - Hangtown Christmas Parade

December 8 - Santa Parade in Downtown Sacramento


Contact me with any questions! Have a wonderful holiday season!
sarah@sarah-ratliff.com | 530-391-1576

New Price - Shingle Springs!

29+ Acres on Meder Road

Shingle Springs

Nearly 30 acres of usable acreage in the heart of Shingle Springs. Excellent location close to HWY 50 and Ponderosa High School. Zoned RE5 so possible split! EID lines run along Meder Road. Build your dream home here! 

Contact me for more information! 

530-391-1576

sarah@sarah-ratliff.com

Just Listed!

5725 Lakotah Lane

Placerville

Make this 3 acre parcel your today! Beautiful treed property within walking distance to the American River and Gold Discovery State Park!  Property borders Lakotah and Hwy 49 for easy access to rafting and river fun!

Contact me for details!

530-391-1576 | sarah@sarah-ratliff.com

Around Here - Halloween Activities

Looking for some fun, family friendly Halloween inspired activities to do this month? I absolutely love Halloween so I have put together this list as an easy guide for those of you who love the holiday too! 

October - Friday and Saturday nights take the Haunted Hangtown Ghost Tour from 8:45-11:30PM in historic Placerville - meet with a paranormal investigator and explore the stories of the old buildings. 

October - Fridays and Saturdays from 7-10PM - Nightmare Forest takes you on a haunted forest trail through Gold Rush Country. 

October 17th - November 4th - Pumpkin Nights at Gold Country Fairgrounds - over 3000 hand carved pumpkins PLUS seasonal beverages and treats and a screening of Coco! This is one that I have missed in years past, and is definitely on my list for this year. 

Pumpkin Nights, Auburn

October 19th, 20,21, and 28th - Safe and Super Halloween from 5-9PM at Fairy Tale Town, Sacramento  - treat stations, costume parade, hands-on activities and  take photos with different dinosaur species. 

October 20th from 1-4PM - Cameron Park Halloween Carnival and Pumpkin Patch at Cameron Park Lake - Old fashioned carnival games, a pumpkin patch maze, crafts, bounce house, costume parade & more! 

October 27th - Festifall and costume contest from 1-4PM in Historic Folsom. Trick or treating, jump houses & prizes. 

October 28th from 2-5 PM in the Quail Business Park, Folsom - Healthy Halloween - inflatable obstacle course, princess makeovers, costume contests and a magician.

October 31st - Halloween Spooktacular from 3-6 PM at El Dorado Hills Town Center. Trick or treating from local businesses and a costume contest. 

October 31st  from 4-6PM - Trick or Treat on Main Street in Placerville + costume contest and carnival. 



Looking for a Haunted House? You can probably find something to scare you in the links below!

Preston Castle, Ione - constructed in 1894, this real life castle turns into a terrifying haunted house at Halloween! Open Weekends starting October 12 

Preston Castle, Ione

Heartstoppers, Rancho Cordova - Sacramento's longest running haunted house - Open Fridays and Weekends now through October 31st. 

Cemetarium, Citrus Heights - Full Scare and "Low Scare" for families - Open October 19th Novemeber 3rd. 

Ultimate Terror Scream Park, Sacramento - 3 New Attractions including The Optic Surgeon, Paranormal Playground & Cabin Sickness. Open September 28 - October 31st. 

Fear Farm, Davis - Haunted Corn Maze, evil clowns & zombie paintball - Open Now through October 31st. 

Fright Fest, Six Flags, Vallejo - Tons of haunted attractions, scare zones, shows, rides and more! Open September 21 - October 31st. 

Wussmaker at Scandia - Haunting is their passion and thrill! Open Weekends now through October 31st. 


Have a spooky Halloween!

Sold!

Sold by the Discover Joy in Real Estate Team, October

3300 & 3318 Tranquil Creek Road, Placerville

6530 Northbrook Way, Fair Oaks

1017 Hanover Court, El Dorado Hills

5924 Sutter Avenue, Carmichael

6201 Magpie Lane, Shingle Springs

Get Your Home Ready For Winter Now

If you are someone that likes to be proactive, you may have already gotten a head start on some of these things. If you aren't, this is a great place to start! You can read through this list and start checking off items so you and your family are prepared for the fall and winter months. 

1. Test your smoke alarms.

2. Get a chimney inspection - if you have a wood burning fireplace, it's a good idea to get your chimney inspected and swept before you use it 

3. Clean your gutters and downspouts to remove leaves and other blockages. Check to make sure all your downspouts are in place and are angled so they run away from the house. 

4. Get a roof inspection - last year, I had several friends who founds leaks (surprise) in the middle of winter when it was pouring! Don't be one of those people! Get your roof checked early. There are several companies who will come out and do an inspection for free too! 

5. Make sure your landscape drains are cleaned out and draining properly. 

6. Restock essentials! In case of a power outage, you'll want to have to have candles, flashlights, snacks, and bottled water on hand. 

7. Heating and Cooling System - Change all filters. 

8. Water Heater - Drain the water heater until it is clear of sediment and refill with clean water. This will extend the life of your water heater. 

9. Check your foundation for moisture and cracks that are expanding. 

10. Exterior - caulk windows where you see cracks and touch up any exterior paint where it is cracking/peeling. 


Have a great holiday / winter season! 

Price Reduced by 74k in Shingle Springs!

6201 Magpie Court

Shingle Springs

Build your dream home on this gorgeous 10 acre parcel with lots of trees and beautiful views! Usable property has capped well. Year round stream along the boundary line. Electricity on Magpie to the property. This property has all the country feels but is still close to shopping and dining in Cameron Park! Only 10 minutes to HWY 50! 

Now offered for $125,000
Offered by the Discover Joy In Real Estate Team 

Contact me today for details

530-391-1576

sarah@sarah-ratliff.com

Around Here - Discount Days

Someone asked me the other day why my husband and I hardly ever go to the movies. Well, it's because the price of a movie ticket has sky-rocketed! Now that they have installed luxury recliners pretty much everywhere, it's approximately $15 a ticket. For someone like me, who loves pinching pennies, that's too much to spend by the time you buy 2 tickets and of course, popcorn. 
I realized some of you might feel the same way, especially if you have to buy 4 or 5 tickets when you go! 

So where can you get a cheap movie these days? 
I put together this little list of movie theaters and other places around here that offer "Discount Days". 
What my husband and I like to do when we do go to the movies is skip the luxury seats and head to the "old" Folsom Movie Theater - tickets are still only $7.50 there every day for general admission!
They also offer a discounted price of $5.00 on Tuesdays, all day! This is so great because it is good for all Cinemark theaters in our area as well, including Roseville, Arden, Elk Grove and more.  

Regal Cinemas also offers a discount on Tuesdays of $6.25. You can find Regal Theaters in El Dorado Hills, Placerville, Elk Grove, and Roseville. Click here to find one near you! 

Palladio in Folsom has a discounted price on movies for everyone on Tuesdays of $5.00. 

The Sunrise Mall Movie Theater plays movies that may be just a little outdated or first came out a couple weeks ago but the price is right. They play movies every day for $3.99. 

If you are also interested in taking the family to eat before or after the movie, here are a couple dining deals worth mentioning:

Applebee's: Kids ages 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays when an adult purchases a full price entrée.
Chevy's:  Kids 12 and under can enjoy one kid’s meal for $1 every Wednesday, per adult entrée purchased. Available all day.
Denny's: Kids eat free 4-10PM on Tuesdays. 
Chili's: Kids 12 & under eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Chick-Fil-A: 5:30 to 7:30 pm — Kids get a free kids meal.
Coco's Restaurant: Kids eat free Monday - Thursday, 4Pm - Close. 

Have fun! As usual, please contact me with questions or, if you have other ideas, I would love to hear them!

It's Apple Season!

One of my favorite things about fall has always been visiting Apple Hill. If you have not been, I highly recommend it. They are famous for their apples, but they also have an abundance of other goodies! 

Stop at a winery for some of the best wine our county has to offer - bring a picnic lunch and make a day out of your trip. Pick a pumpkin or two at 24Carrot Farm or Boa Vista! Buy a pumpkin pie or cider to go or as a gift or pick berries with the family. There is so much to do! My favorite stop has always been High Hill Ranch, but I also love Boa Vista and Abel's Acres. You can usually find me coming back to McGee's for a Christmas Tree too! 

Below is a list of Apple Hill Growers to guide you. You can also visit their website for more events and activities,  a complete list of growers including wineries, and a harvest calendar!

 Hubs and I - High Hill Ranch 2015

Gorgeous Single Story Shingle Springs Home

5730 Fernwood Loop

Shingle Springs

Sweeping VIEWS to the Sacramento Valley are a rare find in this SINGLE STORY home in prestigious Royal Equestrian Estates. Desirable open floor plan is perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. 5 bedrooms plus a BONUS ROOM and home office. Extended outdoor living with peaceful pool, patio, deck, play area, garden, orchard and more. Private, cul de sac location and only 10 mins to HWY 50. Strong 24 gal/min well! Great Schools!! 

5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3729 SqFt 

Open Saturday 9/15 from 12-3PM 

Contact me for details!

sarah@sarah-ratliff.com

530-391-1576

Now Pending!

6530 Northbrook Way

Fair Oaks

You won't want to miss this ADORABLE, UPDATED SINGLE STORY home on almost 1/3 ACRE shady GREENBELT lot in the heart of Fair Oaks! This entire property is as cute as a button and has been lovingly maintained by the current owners! Tons of updates including gorgeous tile flooring, molding, lighting, new porch cover and landscaping PLUS a HOT TUB make this home move in ready! Walking distance to amenities and MULTIPLE PARKS in the area and convenient to both highways 50 and 80. 

Contact me for details

sarah@sarah-ratliff.com | 530-391-1576

Price Reduced!

6530 Northbrook Way

Fair Oaks

Now offered for $309,000

You won't want to miss this ADORABLE, UPDATED SINGLE STORY home on almost 1/3 ACRE shady GREENBELT lot in the heart of Fair Oaks! This entire property is as cute as a button and has been lovingly maintained by the current owners! Tons of updates including gorgeous tile flooring, molding, lighting, new porch cover and landscaping PLUS a HOT TUB make this home move in ready! Walking distance to amenities and MULTIPLE PARKS in the area and convenient to both highways 50 and 80. 

Find details at 6530Northbrook.com

or contact me 

sarah@sarah-ratliff.com | 530-391-1576