Kate Van Buren Real Estate Consultant

06/02/2020

"Quality of life matters in people’s decisions to move or stay, and it drives how attached they feel to their metro area. Quality of life accounts for about a third of moves to metro areas nationwide, the survey finds. “People who choose to live in their metro area because of its quality of life express significantly stronger sentiments of attachment than those who live in their metro area for a different reason, such as family or jobs,” the study notes.Those who move from other places usually cite quality of life, affordability of the housing, or particular neighborhood amenities. Natives to the area usually cite the area’s vibrancy, strong economy, or affordability."

A new study examines why people decide to stay in a community or leave it.

05/24/2020

Promising ideas in California to help people stay in their homes during the pandemic:

“Under this proposal, landlords who agree to forgive rent payments and not evict tenants would get tax credits equal to the value of the lost rent. The tax credits would be transferable so the property owner could sell them to get cash immediately. The program would be available only to tenants who have a financial hardship because of COVID-19, and the tenants would have to repay their rent debt to the state over 10 years, starting in 2024.”

Number 1: Help tenants pay their rent

03/18/2019

Vote for your favorite ideas for Sacramento’s redevelopment.
I really like Stantec’s proposal, “The Landing,” as long as they preserve Old Sacramento along with modernizing the riverfront.

Professional design firms, the public, and even kids, have submitted their ideas to reimagine the Old Sacramento Waterfront and your voice matters. The winner of the Open Competition will receive $1,000 and the winner of the People’s Choice Award will receive a $5,000 prize. Vote for your favorite...

03/02/2019

If you have been looking for a recreational property with American River frontage, take a look at this land in Placerville, El Dorado County. 30 acres with riparian and mineral rights. Near Chili Bar put in.

12/15/2018

Happy holidays from Tower Realty and Van Buren Properties! May 2019 bring prosperity, the home of your dreams, laughter with friends, and a sense of belonging.

12/13/2018

The season of compassion has influenced federally backed mortgage companies. They will suspend evictions during the holidays.

The suspension of eviction lockouts will apply to single-family and 2-4 unit properties from December 17, 2018 through January 2, 2019.

12/12/2018

As a potential buyer of property that may be rented long term or as an AirbNB, you should know the differences in permits and taxes. This blog gives a simple explanation of what to expect.

The owner has a cash cow. Her second unit is bringing in $3,300 per month as an Airbnb rental, and it’s paying her mortgage. Since these types of rentals are all the rage right now, let& #8217…

11/29/2018

With every closed sale, I will donate a portion of my commission to the charity of your choice. Giving back to our community ensures strong neighborhoods, maintains property values and increases quality of life.

09/28/2018

Very insightful blog post about buyer expectations and the slowing real estate market.

There’s lots of focus on how home prices have changed since the previous “bubble”, but let’s talk about how buyers have changed. Here’s some observations. What else ha…