🌷 Spring in April - Homes are popping like the flowers in bloom 🌹 | | We are now well into the second quarter of 2025 and spring is here! 💐 This is the time of year real estate starts really moving. Homes are popping up and buyers are out looking for homes. VA buyers are moving into the area with their permanent change of service orders (PCS) and rates are holding in the mid 6's to low 7's - depending on the day 😀 | There has been lots of chatter about the new Fire Hazard Severity Zones that have come out. Keep in mind this is only for LOCAL responsibility areas, outside of Cal Fires Jurisdiction. This seems confusing for us, but remember this is not supposed to have anything to do with your insurance. Insurance companies use their own proprietary risk maps. Depending on the new zoning, if you are involved, you may have to comply with new weed abatement standards, such as Zone 0, which is seriously being considered by the state. The link below is to Zone 0, which, if enacted, will require homeowners to have NO flammable material within the first five feet surrounding their home. That means, no succulents, no plants, no flowers, no bark, no deck, no wood structures hiding your AC units, around the first five feet of your home - even plants on your front porch. How ugly, right? That's the first thing I said when my husband, Aaron, mentioned we will need to implement this around our home. But, if it reduces fire risks, it's worth it. And yes, if you know me, you know my husband has spent his career in the fire service, and he talks A LOT about fire risks. We live on acreage and will be affected by Zone 0 personally. Feel free to reach out if you have questions. Personally, I am already trying to think of ways to still make my front porch look inviting without plants. Drop me a message if you have any ideas. I would love to hear your thoughts. | |
VACAVILLE FARMER'S MARKET
NOW OPEN YEAR ROUND
Every Saturday, at Creekwalk Plaza in Andrews Park, you can grab your market basket, favorite recipe, and an appetite for fresh, local delights! Starting this March, the farmer's market will be year round. Some of the finest Northern California farms will showcase their fruits and vegetables, along with a diverse array of pre-packaged and prepared food vendors, local brewers and winemakers, arts and crafts, goods from downtown businesses and more!
Vacaville Farmer's Market Details
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VINEYARD JAM SUISUN VALLEY
Can you believe there will be a music festival right here in the Suisun Valley?! Experience the best of new country music at the inaugural Vineyard Jam Suisun Valley! This exciting festival showcases rising stars Jackson Dean, Restless Road, Maddox Batson, Greylan James, Shaylen, Noah Hicks, Tiera Kennedy, and Queeva—artists who are making waves in Nashville and shaping the future of country music. 🪕🎻
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☄️ Coming soon in Rancho Solano ☄️
2741 Seminole Drive, Fairfield, Ca 94534
Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, with a bedroom and full bathroom downstairs, views of the golf course and amazing morning sunrises, this home is perfect for anyone looking for room to spread out! With over 2579 sq ft of living space, your eyes will be drawn to the backyard views, a yard that is perfect for entertaining year round. Enjoy all that living in Rancho Solano has to offer: a gated community with a golf course, club house, tennis/pickleball, swimming and a fitness center. Reach out for further details.
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255 RIVERVIEW DR., VALLEJO 94589
Bring your pickiest buyers to this stunning four-bedroom, three-bath home! It offers breathtaking water views and over 1,894 square feet of tastefully upgraded living space. Featuring brand-new waterproof vinyl flooring throughout the downstairs and bathrooms, plush new carpet upstairs, and a freshly painted interior, every detail has been thoughtfully updated. The stylish kitchen boasts sleek new cabinets, quartz countertops, recessed lighting, and stainless steel appliances, while all three bathrooms have been revamped with new vanities, cabinets, and elegant lighting. Dual-pane windows provide energy efficiency, and both the HVAC system and roof have been replaced within the last couple of years for added peace of mind. To top it off, a clear pest report is on file! Conveniently located near Sutter Hospital, several parks, local schools, and a variety of dining and shopping options, this home combines comfort, style, and an unbeatable location. Don't miss this incredible opportunity. Schedule a showing today!
Priced at $629,000
Click below for details ⬇️
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137 SUMMERFIELD DRIVE, VACAVILLE 95687
Move right in to this well-maintained, 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home that showcases true pride of ownership and has paid off solar! Built in 2008, it features an attached 2-car garage, a spacious loft, and a charming front porch perfect for summer evenings. The kitchen boasts granite slab countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, microwave, and dishwasher. A dual-zone comfort system and whole-house electronic air cleaner ensure year-round comfort, and the HVAC system is just one year old. The paid off solar lease keeps energy bills low. All bedrooms are equipped with overhead lighting and ceiling fans. Plus, the refrigerator, washer and dryer are included! Conveniently located near Hawkins Park, a favorite for tennis and pickleball enthusiasts, this home also offers easy access to shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and the Vacaville Community Center.
Priced at $569,000
Click below for details ⬇️
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BUYER NEEDS:
And I have current buyers searching for:
- A single story home in Vacaville, Fairfield, 3 bedroom/ 2 bath single story and up, under $1,000,000 with a large yard
- At least 3 bedrooms, 2 baths in Dixon, Winters or Vacaville under $550,000 and could be a fixer
- VA buyer up to $650,000 with at least 3 bedrooms. Can take over a VA assumable loan
- Anyone have vacant land they are interested in selling in the Green Valley area all the way to Esparto? Reach out if you do. Several buyers looking.
- I have a couple of investors looking for homes to purchase for rentals, Solano, Napa and Yolo Counties..... they can offer a quick close.
So if you know of anything, or you are ready to sell, I'm here.
| | 🐰 A FEW OF MY FAVORITE SPRING BRUNCH RECIPES 🐣 | |
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INGREDIENTS:
For Crust:
1 cube butter (softened)
3 oz. cream cheese (room temp)
1 cup flour
Pinch of salt
For Filling:
1/2 pound grated swiss cheese
3 Eggs
1 1/2 cups milk or cream or combine half and half
1 cup of well-drained spinach - or you can change it to any vegetable you want
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
For the crust: Combine all the ingredients and mix with your fingers, pat evenly into a 10 inch quiche dish or pie plate. Bake at 400 degrees until golden brown - check often
For Filling: Mix all the ingredients together and season to taste and pour into the baked quiche dish or pie plate.
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes.
Enjoy!
Recipe courtesy of Laura Forster and her beautiful mom ❤️
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INGREDIENTS:
Honey Syrup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 5 sprigs thyme
Cocktail
- 2 oz. gin
- 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
- Lemon peel and thyme sprig, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
Honey Syrup
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook honey, water, and thyme, stirring constantly and bruising thyme leaves as you stir, until honey has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then discard thyme.
- Make Ahead: Honey syrup can be made 2 weeks ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
Cocktail
- In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and 3/4 oz. honey syrup. Fill shaker with ice and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.
- Strain into a coupe. Garnish with lemon and thyme.
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Now let's talk about all of this daylight! With spring in the air, each and every day we have and more daylight and sunshine. ☀️ Hooray! And in the real estate world, things are picking up. Homes are popping up all over, just like the blooms. 💐 It's hard to know what to listen to in the media these days, people are so torn on what to believe with our housing market, but hear me out, no matter the interest rate, the economy, the job market, there will always be sellers that are selling and there will always be buyers that want to buy a home. It's as simple as that. Downsizing, upsizing, job relocation, death, divorce, debt, these are all reasons that homes go on the market and buyers are out buying homes. Houses might be sitting a little longer, in some situations, but they are selling. People want to live the American dream and have a place of their own to call home. 🏡
If you have any questions or real estate needs, I am always here to help.
Have a fabulous April!
Fondly,
Kim
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