Roseville History
Spring Outlook: Reports From the Field Suggest Better Days Ahead
FROM: DS.NEWS.COM By: Carrie Bay - 04/02/2012Despite the fact that key market indicators released in recent weeks have shown declines in home sales, anecdotal reports from real estate agents in the field suggest “better days are ahead for the industry,” according to commentary released Monday by the economic team at Wells Fargo Securities, LLC... READ MORE
Strawberry Festival — Coming Soon!
Celebrating the Harvest of the Strawberry with great food, contests, shopping and exhibits with kids entertainment all Mothers Day Weekend BerryFest is on May 12 and 13, 2012 at the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville on Washington Blvd. All locally grown, fresh Strawberries. Local farmers will harvest extra strawberries just for us. These are certified organic and local from Placer County and some bordering counties such as Sacramento, El Dorado, Yuba Santa Cruz and Sutter Counties. They will also pre-sell Strawberries at wholesale prices to the vendors of the festival to insure all Festival Strawberries are local grown. All Strawberries are sold ...
DOWNTOWN ROSEVILLE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION 2011
If you are looking for a great way to kick-off the holiday season we recommend you check out Downtown Roseville’s Holiday Celebration on Saturday, November 19 from 3 – 8 p.m. on Vernon Street. This event will include the 50th Annual Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade, the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Arts and Crafts and Merchant Shopping, Carolers, the Jingle Bell Tavern, a Kid’s Fun Zone, Festive Food Treats, Movies, Santa and more.
Rustic Grains Re-Opens… Again!
For more than two weeks now Rustic Grains has been opening it's doors daily to serve Roseville merchants and residents who have a taste for freshly baked pastries, breads and homemade sandwiches. This isn't the first time Eli Frank, owner of Rustic Grains, has re-launched his "baby" but he's confident that this re-launch will be the last and that the staff he has now and his savory products will serve as a foundation of goodness in the local area. As an Old School baker, Eli always wanted to share his talent for baking and cooking outside of his close-knit circle of ...
A Break in the Storm!
I decided to take a walk down Vernon Street today and found myself on top of the parking structure (one of my favorite places in Roseville) - decided to snap a qucik video.- Dave Roe
Broke is the New Rich
Written by Penny Hoff - Fitness/Lifestyle Coach, March 11, 2011 This is a reality for so many families. Day-after day I talk with people who are joining the ranks of the “The New Rich.” Thanks to Penny for writing this wonderful blog post!-Dave Roe This week I was the recipient of a Barn Raising but instead of a barn it was my house and instead of a raising it was more of a razing and instead of building a place in which to put my cows, it was more along the lines of trying to sell it to avoid The New F Word- Foreclosure. Until you’ve had ...
Roseville Trails for Walking and Biking
While growing up in Roseville, we had many options for biking and exploring (walking). Fortunately, one of the best areas for playing was preserved and can still be enjoyed today. Check out Miner’s & False Ravine Trails.-Dave Roe MINER'S and FALSE RAVINE TRAILS How to find it? Catch the trail at Sculpture Park (behind The Home Depot on N. Sunrise Ave.) Go through some of Roseville’s most beautiful open space and wetland areas. Follow the Miner’s Ravine Trail all the way to Sierra College Boulevard or take the False Ravine Trail. Both trips are nearly three miles one-way.
One Of World’s Largest Banks Warns Of Punishment For Improper Foreclosure Practices In U.S.
FROM Huffington PostBy Shahien Nasiripour How does this help struggling homeowners working two jobs with just enough money to get through the month? This solution means banks will keep the homes and fines will be paid from ill gotten proceeds and reams of digital “funny money.” Until jail sentences are handed out, starting at the top of the food chain, look for history to repeat, as Middle Class America will again be left to pay the bill. Sorry homeowner!-Dave Roe HSBC North America Holdings, the nation's ninth-largest bank by assets, warned investors Monday of impending fines after receiving notice from federal bank regulators admonishing the ...
BIGGEST HOME IN ROSEVILLE (2/18/11) – For Sale
I couldn’t help but think of my Dad when I found this home on MLS! He loves this neighborhood (Woodbridge Ranch) and he’s spent a lot of time with Todd looking at surrounding properties. The BIGGEST HOME IN ROSEVILLE is actually not the most expensive home in Roseville, but has the most square feet in all of the homes for sale in the3 Roseville zip codes (95678, 95661, 95747). This home is a little under 6000 square feet (5900 actual) but it also has a 400 square foot pool house.I’m a big fan of ponds and pools, which this house lays ...
It’s Good to Be King… and a First-Time Homebuyer!
First-time homebuyers NO LONGER need settle for “fixers” or “crackerboxes” when they shop for there first castle! Last year, first-time buyers took advantage of state and federal programs that entitled them to GENEROUS REBATES when they bought a home. They also benefitted from ROCK-BOTTOM INTEREST RATES. Now, PRICES HAVE DROPPED so dramatically that first-time homebuyers can choose from homes with options they could never afford just two years ago. Buyers are finding that they can move to better neighborhoods. “Buyers care about location and quality when buying real estate, no matter how many homes they’ve purchased in the past,” says Todd Slack, real estate specialist and broker ...
