The City of Sacramento is the hub of a four-county metropolitan region. Its dynamic business sector, international airport, expanding public transportation system (including Light Rail), affordable housing, and growing cultural, educational, and medical facilities serve the needs of 1.5 million people. If you take a closer look you'll see a collection of strong, vibrant communities in which to live, work, and play.

We enjoy professional ballet, opera, theater, outstanding museums, one of the best small zoos in the country, and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Each year the city hosts the world's largest Dixieland Jazz Jubilee, and many other recreational, entertainment and cultural activities.

Two of California's largest rivers - the Sacramento and the American - converge here. The big city lights of San Francisco, the extraordinary beauty of Yosemite National Park, and world-class skiing at Lake Tahoe are all within a comfortable drive, and offer a wide variety of recreational and cultural activities.

Elk Grove is one of the fastest-growing towns in Sacramento County - it's family-oriented, an easy commute for Sacramento workers, has excellent schools, and a wide variety of housing, from starter homes to ranch estates. The Laguna Creek area is the newest development in Elk Grove, and has added a major new dimension to the community. Elk Grove's population is diverse in ethnicity, income levels and age. These attributes and more have attracted a continuing influx of homeowners who are looking for a comfortable, affordable lifestyle, close to metropolitan living, yet without the congestion, overcrowding and expense.

As more businesses make their home here, inhabitants will be able to live and work in Elk Grove with a minimal commute. And of course, as the population grows, so does the retail and service industry. Elk Grove residents have close access to several major health-care facilities, shopping, recreational facilities, and much more.

Its ability to retain that small town feeling is what makes Elk Grove special to its residents. Despite its close proximity to Sacramento, Elk Grove has remained quietly independent, and a conscious effort has been made to maintain the community's character. The local decision-makers have taken steps to ensure that the natural beauty of the area remains intact by establishing numerous parks and wildlife reserves. In fact, one the highest priorities of the Elk Grove Community Services District is to provide quality parks for its residents.

Pricing a house is one of the most important parts of the marketing process. You want to get as much for the property as you can, but if you set the price too high, you can turn away qualified buyers. Your real estate agent can tell you the selling price of homes comparable to yours. Pricing strategy depends on market conditions, and it is different in a buyers' market than it is in a sellers' market.

If your home is overpriced, the marketplace will reflect that to you. When a property fails to sell in a reasonable period of time, you and your real estate agent should have a frank discussion to determine whether too high a price tag is the reason. Your real estate agent will also be getting feedback from other agents who have shown your home.

Remember that price is only one factor. Consider ways you can make the property more attractive to show by handling needed repairs, improving curb appeal or making cosmetic improvements. Improve the condition of your home and you will improve its chances of selling.

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