Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson - pays one last visit to the Sacramento Association of Realtors...

Yesterday, the City of Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson visited the Sacramento Association of Realtors. He spoke briefly to our Government Relations Committee about his last months as mayor, and the transition to incoming Mayor Darrell Steinberg...no matter what you think of his tenure in office, think back to 10 years ago and what Sacramento was like, and how it has evolved. It's changed immensely. For the better. And for that, we thank you.

41st Annual East Sac Holiday Home Tour coming next weekend!

It's holiday home tour in East Sacramento again! 2014 marks the 41st annual Sacred Heart Holiday Home Tour through the Fabulous 40's neighborhood. The homes showcase some amazing renovation and style while still preserving historic detail. All of the homes are decked out for the holidays too. Advance tickets can be purchased online or at a number of local stops (like East Sac Mercantile, Emigh Hardware, Collected Works, Summer Porch, Pottery World, East Sac Hardware, and others)  until the Thursday night prior to the tour start. This year's tour is Friday December 5th from 11am to 8pm, Saturday December 6th from 10am to 7pm, and Sunday December 7th from 11am to 5pm. Funds raised benefit Sacred Heart School.

May is Bike Month in Sacramento 2014!

If you have been reading my blog for a while or following me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, you will know in the last year or so I have gotten really into cycling. Given my profession as a Realtor, I'm not really able to do much bike commuting to and from the office, and it's not practical for my clients to look at homes while riding bikes around Sacramento (though if any of my buyer clients want to, I am DEFINITELY up for it!). So most of my cycling is recreational and for fitness, and all that. I don't like to skip dessert so cycling allows me to burn off a few extra calories. =)

Well for the last few years -- May has been dubbed "Bike Month" in Sacramento. I think this is really cool! Sacramento is really becoming quite the bike-friendly city.

Want to challenge yourself or a friend to ride a bike more during May? Visit the Sacramento Bike Month website here. I have signed up to ride 300 miles next month...I am thinking this is an attainable goal for myself, considering on May 17th I will be attempting my first Davis Double Century (a 200-mile ride -- yikes!). 

There are several events for Sacramento Bike Month -- and you can view their calendar here. Events include things like clinics how to change a tire or do regular bike maintenance, organized group bike rides, beer bike crawls, "Energizer Stations" to stop for water or electrolytes, checking out the Amgen tour, and more!

2014 David Lubin East Sacramento Garden Tour coming up in May!

It's almost time yet again for the 2014 East Sacramento Garden Tour! May 10-11, 2014 you have the rare opportunity to tour seven amazing residential gardens in East Sacramento’s “Fabulous 40s” neighborhood! Stroll along serene tree-lined streets and beautiful homes to view a variety of lush and creative gardens. Then enjoy a delicious luncheon at the Tea Garden at Sutter Lawn Tennis Club. Lunch will be catered by Curtis Catering, and this year food trucks will be parked at David Lubin Elementary School. All proceeds benefit academic and arts enrichment programs at David Lubin Elementary School.

Garden tour tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 on the day of the event. Luncheon tickets are $15.00. Tickets can be purchased online here.

Sacramento: The City of Trees

Did you know that our little old city is commonly referred to as "The City of Trees", that it was ranked one of the "Top 10 Best Cities for Urban Forests" by the Foundation for American Forests, is rumored to have the highest number of trees per capita in the entire world, AND currently Sacramento is shooting to plant a total of 5 million more trees by the end of 2025?