Summer Camps for Kids in the Greater Sacramento Area

It may be hard to believe, but summer is right around the corner. Better yet, things are beginning to open up after being shut down for more than a year due to the pandemic. Many kids are back in school and once again able to socialize with their friends and participate in extracurricular activities.

While many parents are thrilled to finally have the kids out of the house, the reality is, school will be out for summer before we know it. But rather than subjecting the kids to three more months of boredom, or trying to figure out how to keep them busy at home, now is the time to start looking for ways to get them out of the house. And what better way than a day camp? Summer camps are back on the docket this year, meaning you can get some peace and quiet while the kiddos have a bit a fun (and maybe learn a new skill). So whether you have a budding artist or sports fanatic, check out these summer camps in the greater Sacramento area. But act fast! Limited space means spots are filling up fast.

To discover all the exciting opportunities for Summer Camps: 

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Baxley-Dolder Real Estate Team:   Summer Camps for Kids in the Greater Sacramento ...:   Summer Camps for Kids in the Greater Sacramento Area It may be hard to believe, but summer is right around the corner. Better yet, things ...

 

Summer Camps for Kids in the Greater Sacramento Area

It may be hard to believe, but summer is right around the corner. Better yet, things are beginning to open up after being shut down for more than a year due to the pandemic. Many kids are back in school and once again able to socialize with their friends and participate in extracurricular activities.

While many parents are thrilled to finally have the kids out of the house, the reality is, school will be out for summer before we know it. But rather than subjecting the kids to three more months of boredom, or trying to figure out how to keep them busy at home, now is the time to start looking for ways to get them out of the house. And what better way than a day camp? Summer camps are back on the docket this year, meaning you can get some peace and quiet while the kiddos have a bit a fun (and maybe learn a new skill). So whether you have a budding artist or sports fanatic, check out these summer camps in the greater Sacramento area. But act fast! Limited space means spots are filling up fast.

Here's to a Great, Exciting Summer for Your Kids! To View All Summer Camps Available in our Area, Click Here

 There’s no need to travel to far-flung outdoor destinations. If you live in the greater Sacramento area, there is plenty to explore right in your own backyard! Sacramento is in a primo location for nature lovers, with rivers, mountains, waterfalls, wetlands, meadows and forests just a short car ride away.  Check out Places to Explore in the Sacramento Region!

The Lyon Local Blog has posted a number of exciting options to explore in our region!  

CLICK HERE to link to some great places to experience nearby!

We would love to hear from you. Send us photos or stories from places you visited.  Text or email us....

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ENJOY!!

Great News for Home Sales in the Sacramento Region! "Even though it seems like a fierce battle to make a first-time purchase or move-up to your dream, just do it and do it now!!" Pat Shea,President Lyon Real Estate.

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NO WINTER BREAK FOR GREATER SACRAMENTO HOME SALES

January new pending sales jump 10% versus December

February 17, 2021

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – The Greater Sacramento real estate market kept rolling during the month of January as new pending sales jumped 10 percent when compared to December figures. The new sales reported also topped January of 2020 numbers by 8 percent; a month that launched the first quarter of last year on a very hot pace prior to the pandemic interruption. This market information was presented by Lyon Real Estate based upon data provided by Trendgraphix Inc., a Sacramento-based reporting company.

Fortunately, 1,852 new resale listings also came to market in January across the four-county area. This marked an 18 percent increase versus a dormant December yet fell 22 percent shy of January 2020 when supply was already viewed as quite low. Regardless, the region still holds well less than 1 month of available inventory based upon current buyer demand. 

The region’s average price for closed sales in January rested at $552,000, an astounding 20 percent higher than one year ago. This is not an anomaly as the price metric has averaged $549,000 over the past three months, indicating prices are likely to push up further in spring. “Sales activity in the move-up and upper-end price points typically softens over the winter months and the exact opposite has occurred this year. Persistent sales, low inventory and upward pressure on prices will be the story in 2021,” states Pat Shea, president of Lyon Real Estate.

The entry level - properties below $400,000 - remains in a very precarious space with 73 percent fewer properties in standing inventory compared to last January. The rate of new sales each month remains in lock step with the number of new listings entering the market. “This condition extremely limits opportunities for first time buyers and also poses potential market wide risk. Entry-level and move-up buyers are highly critical components in the entire housing ecosystem,” says Shea.

Currently, the move-up price range of $400,000 to $750,000 remains on fire with a 64 percent increase in new sales reported in January compared to last year. The market segment was left with only a half month supply of inventory available for now. Sales in the upper-end also continue to churn as both closed transactions and new pending sales posted for January were more than double year over year. Inventory is slightly more favorable in the upper-end though, with nearly two months of supply available based upon the current rate of sales.

“Even though it seems like a fierce battle to make a first-time purchase or move-up to your dream home, just do it and do it now. The market conditions will not change anytime soon and prices and interest rates are certain to rise. Waiting will either cause you to get less of a home than you wanted or perhaps push you out of the opportunity altogether. Soon to be home sellers should also get on the market now, as inventory remains historically low and buyer activity remains here with a vengeance,” Shea adds. “You still want to price reasonably, prepare for excellent showing conditions, and select a very good agent in order to negotiate your highest and best contract. Real estate transactions are very complicated regardless of how favorable the selling conditions are.”

About Lyon Real Estate

Lyon Real Estate is the leading independent real estate brokerage company in Greater Sacramento (Sacramento Business Journal). We are proud to be homegrown, locally owned and internationally known. Lyon has served the area for over 70 years. In 2019, the company closed 5,864 transactions worth a total of $2.75 billion in sales volume. Lyon Real Estate has over 900 agents in 17 offices located throughout the region. The company is a member of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the largest network of premier locally branded firms, as well as LeadingRE’s Luxury Portfolio International® program. In addition to its real estate services, Lyon Real Estate offers RELO Direct, a global relocation program. For more information about Lyon Real Estate, click to GoLyon.com and follow us on Facebook.com/LyonRealEstate.  

About TrendGraphix, Inc.

TrendGraphix, Inc. is a real estate reporting company based in Sacramento that uses local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data to provide highly visual market statistical graphs to real estate brokers, agents, and MLS/Realtor associations across the country. TrendGraphix’s programs are currently used by tens of thousands of agents in more than 250 brokerages in 48 states. For more information about TrendGraphix, visit www.trendgraphix.com.

The Best Fall Color In & Around Sacramento and Northern California

 

Just because we live in California doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy fall color like the rest of the country. True, we may not have the spectacular shows of New England, but there are still plenty of spots in Northern California where we can take in the spectacular gold, rust and crimson. The Sierra Nevada put on a fiery show, with quaking aspens, cottonwood, oaks, maple and willow, with the real showstoppers coming in late October and early November. You can even make a weekend of it by booking an overnighter in one of our many quaint mountain towns. Or, you can head to Lake Tahoe for the ultimate fall getaway.

The season varies greatly depending on elevation and weather, so it can be difficult to predict when the leaves will reach their peak. But typically, mid-October to early November are prime times for leaf peeping in Northern California. For the latest updates, visit californiafallcolor.com, which has created an interactive map showing the status of turning leaves across California.

To view all the fantastic suggestions and a map, CLICK HERE!  And enjoy your get-away!

Home Sales on Path for Strong Fourth Quarter

September new open escrows up 32 percent versus 2019.

Greater Sacramento will most likely pass on the typical seasonal slowdown of resale homes at year-end. The 2,968 new open escrows reported in September marked a 32 percent increase compared to the same month last year. New opens for the entire third quarter also reflected a 23 percent increase versus 2019 after surviving a severe pandemic-influenced disruption from March through May. The persistent rate of new sales resulted in a paltry 2,094 homes left available for sale at month-end. This critically low inventory level — a 55 percent drop from last year — is a potential threat to the market momentum. This market information is presented by Lyon Real Estate based upon data provided by Trendgraphix Inc., a Sacramento-based reporting company.

Upward pressure on prices is now real and tangible due to the rapid and extreme correction in the market. The average closed sales price of $533,000 and median of $472,000 for the third quarter were both more than 10 percent jumps over last year at this time. Closed escrows year to date and market wide are now less than 3 percent lower than 2019. Homes that closed escrow in the third quarter were on the market an average of 33 days versus 38 last year and received approximately 99 percent of original list price.

All price points remain hyper active at this time including the upper-end market, homes priced above $750,000. While the inventory level ended September at 30 percent lower than last year, 1,100 new open sales for the quarter were a staggering 81 percent greater year-over-year. Upper-end sold and closed properties for the entire third quarter totaled 1,087, up 72 percent versus 2019. The persistent momentum in new open escrows will continue to produce elevated closed sale results in the upper-end over the coming months.

“There is currently a voracious buyer appetite for excellent home values and the quality of life offered throughout the greater Sacramento region with no letup in sight,” says Pat Shea, president of Lyon Real Estate. “From a historical perspective, every aspect of our housing market continues to set new records. This is clearly evident as based upon the current rate of new open escrows, there remains less than one month of available inventory. A balanced market is typically considered 4 to 6 months.”

He added, “normal seasonal fall-off will certainly be delayed or perhaps bypassed completely by the pandemic interruption, persistently low mortgage interest rates and now an elevated migration from the San Francisco Bay area. New listings entering the market will be mission critical to maintain momentum throughout the fourth quarter and into the new year.”