Sun City Lincoln Hills vs Sun City Roseville: how they compare
Sun City Lincoln Hills and Sun City Roseville compared: size, home plans, amenities, how each HOA works and how to review its documents before you buy.
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Notes from the market
Weekly market notes, neighborhood deep dives, and plain-English real estate writing from Broker Ken Patterson and Associate Broker Charlotte Mason.
Placer County property taxes: how your bill is worked out, when it is due and how to estimate it
How Placer County property tax works: the Prop 13 general levy, voter-approved bonds, Mello-Roos, due dates, supplemental bills and how to estimate your tax.
Read the post →Moving from the Bay Area to Roseville: what changes, and what to plan
A practical guide to moving from the Bay Area to Roseville: commute options, Roseville Electric and utilities, Mello-Roos and HOA checks, remote buying.
Read the post →How to choose a realtor to sell your home: questions that matter
How to choose a realtor to sell your home: questions to ask, flat-fee vs full-service, and California disclosure rules for selling without an agent.
Read the post →55+ communities in Roseville, CA: Sun City Roseville and more
Guide to 55+ communities in Roseville, CA: Sun City Roseville, The Club at WestPark, age rules under federal and state law, and HOA documents to review.
Read the post →Mello-Roos in Roseville: what it is and how to check a home
Mello-Roos in Roseville explained: what a Community Facilities District special tax is, how it differs from property tax, and how to check a home before you buy.
Read the post →Placer County housing market: August 2026 report
Placer County housing market for August 2026: what C.A.R. county data and Freddie Mac rate figures measure, and how buyers and sellers can use them.
Read the post →First-time home buyer in Placer County: programs and first steps
Guide for a first time home buyer in Placer County: how programs define first-time, where to check eligibility, and steps from pre-approval to offer.
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