Moving to Sacramento | The Ultimate Moving Checklist

Congratulations! You decided to move to Sacramento. As we all know, there are many arduous steps involved in the moving process — from packing and labeling boxes to changing your address, and every detail in between.

We hope to make your transition to Sacramento a bit smoother with this complete moving checklist, which takes you through the entire process — from researching a moving company to hanging that family photo up on the mantel at your new home! Whether you are moving from the Bay Area or the East Coast, Lyon Real Estate is here to help with your move to Sacramento.

Click here for the ULTIMATE MOVING CHECKLIST     Our thanks to the LyonLocal Blog!  

20 Things to Do With Kids in the Sacramento Area

The Sacramento area is a haven for kids of all ages. A slower pace of living coupled with the city’s abundance of kid-friendly attractions creates an ideal setting for families to thrive.

There are so many activities to do with kids in the Sacramento area — whether it’s winter, spring, summer or fall. The next time you hear the dreaded “I’m bored” from your little ones, consult this list to pass the time — and have a blast all the while!

Click Here to Discover All 20 Opportunities!  Thank you to the LyonLocal Blog.  

10 Essential Labor Day Weekend Events in the Sacramento Area 2018

Bookmarked as the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day weekend is an exciting opportunity to savor the goodness of the season — with backyard BBQs, beer and wine festivals, and rafting trips on the river.

End summer on a high note with these exciting events taking place all over the city and surrounding areas. There are so many ways to spend your extended weekend in the Sacramento area!  Thank you to the LyonLocal blog for sharing with us!

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!  Click Here for All 10 Essential Events!

The ABCs of Sacramento | Landmarks, Hotspots + City Features From A to Z

Okay, okay. We realize most of us have mastered the ABCs by now. However, let’s take a moment to revisit this foundational exercise we all learned in school — with a special twist!

It’s time to learn the ABCs of Sacramento, from our city’s renowned art museum to its exciting zoo. We’re taking a field trip to explore some of the most prominent landmarks, hot spots and features the Sacramento area has to offer. But don’t worry — there won’t be a test at the end of this lesson!

Click here for the entire list from A - Z   

Enjoy! Thank you to our LyonLocal Blog 

Color Psychology: How It Can Help You Choose Paint Colors

Color plays a huge role in both design and influencing our emotions. This is known as color psychology, and if you’re in the endless hunt to find the right colors to bring into your home, it might help narrow down those numerous options. Hitting the local paint store and facing that wall of paint swatches can be intimidating, but with a little insight into the colors themselves, and which rooms they complement best, you will have the right tools to freshen up your space with the perfect color schemes.

Just in time to start freshening your home to get ready for the upcoming holidays! 

Click here for color insights and suggestions for every room in your home!

Thank you to the LyonLocal Blog.  

A Complete Newcomer’s Guide to Sacramento-15 things you need to know!

We hear you’ve decided to move to Sacramento! First things first, we’re here to assure you that you’ve made the right decision. With its vibrant culture, beautiful landscape, convenient location, charming neighborhoods, farm-to-fork cuisine, relatively affordable housing, and other attractive qualities, Sacramento is an exceptional place to call home. In fact, the capital city is the most common destination for those fleeing the Bay Area.

Before we proceed with the basics every local will want to know, take a look at the 15 things you need to know before you move to Sacramento. It may be good to educate yourself on some history and stats before you make the move official!

For those 15 things you need to know--CLICK HERE and enjoy!

Thank you to the LyonLocal Blog for this article!

The 11 Best Places to Get BBQ in the Sacramento Area

Finding quality BBQ is serious business. Thankfully, there are many BBQ providers in the Sacramento area that don’t mess around. Serving everything from brisket to tri-tip, with classic sides like coleslaw, green beans and greasy fries, these BBQ joints in and around Sacramento are certainly worth a visit.

Work up an appetite, don your bib, and grab a pile of napkins! Let’s embark on a BBQ adventure through Sacramento.  

CLICK HERE to discover all 11 Places!  ENJOY!

Thank you to the LyonLocal Blog!