Yes, the Sacramento housing market has had its ups and downs and now its ups once again. Like the rollercoaster at the state fair we rode the appreciation rail to dizzying heights and then experienced the exhilarating (and painful) decent to the market bottom. The good news – for homes under $300,000 it appears that we may have reached a bottom. Strong investor and first time buyer demand coupled with low inventory have stabilized the market in many areas. Even some higher priced neighborhoods like East Sacramento and Midtown are showing signs of stabilizing. Many neighborhoods close in to downtown are in hot demand once again.
After the wild ride of the last few years a local diversion is a good thing. Gives us a chance to clear our heads and get ready for the wonderful holiday season ahead. Here are a few local events you might not have had a chance to experience yet:
For the younger set Fairytale Town is going to help you and your kids “Get Back To Where You Once Belonged” with their Safe and Super Halloween Magical Mystery Tour. Journey back in time to the psychedelic sixties for three consecutive nights of family friendly Trick-or-Treating dedicated to the music and memories of the band that rocked the world – the Beatles.
17 candy stations will line the long and winding road through the park with stops like Octopus' Garden, Penny Lane, Abbey Road and of course - Strawberry Fields. Make your own Walrus Puppet and Spin Art, enter a far out costume parade, have your picture taken on stage with Sgt. Pepper and the Yellow Submarine, get a ticket from Lovely Rita the Meter Maid, and experience plenty of surreal surprises for young and old alike as you sing along with the old favorites you know and love.
Puppet Art Theater will also be performing puppet shows in the Children’s Theater. Puppet show tickets are $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers in addition to event admission.
When: October 23-35 5pm to 9pm. Cost: Presale tickets are $7 for members and $10 for non-members. Day-of the event tickets are $9 for members and $12 for nonmembers. http://www.fairytaletown.org/going-on/calendar .
The Old Sacramento Living History Program presents the 2009 Old Sacramento “Original” Ghost Tours. This is a delightfully spooky tradition presented by the Old Sacramento Living History Program. The days of gunfights, lovers' quarrels and business deals gone bad left their mark with strange happenings, creepy stories, and unusual sightings. Watch history come alive on a night-time walk through Old Sacramento as you meet characters that still haunt the streets and buildings of the historic district. Bring your courage and a little humor to this special tour, available only in October. Tours last about an hour.
When: October 16, 17, 23, 24 Times: 6:40, 7:00, 7:20, 7:40, 8:00, and 8:20. Cost: $15 per person; $12 under 12 years old. www.oldsacramentolivinghistory.com .
For a more hair raising escape visit the Callson Manor Haunted Houses at the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville. Three spine tingling haunted houses in one this spooky attraction will be running Thursday through Sundays from now to Halloween. More than your typical haunted house these were put together by professional animatronics engineers and feature both mechanical and live frights. Since the Folsom Ghost Train is not running this year this will help fill the gap. When: Thursday through Sunday October 8 to October 31. Cost: Tickets are $10 per house, or $20 for a pass to all three. Cash at the door. http://www.callsonmanor.com/home.htm .
Win The Day~
Jeff Werolin
Werolin Real Estate Group
Manager, Lyon Folsom
916.741.9505 Cell
