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JaCi Wallace
Should Buyers Inspect Septic Tanks?
Should buyers inspect septic tanks? When making a home purchase, many rural areas do not have public sewer service. In these cases, a septic tank is used, and it is buried under the ground usually down a foot or two. These tanks are recommended to be pumped out 3-5 years, depending on with whom you speak. The more people, the more flushes, the more laundry, the more showers. If you start having a back up, call your septic service quick.
During a buyer’s inspection period, buyers are afforded an opportunity to inspect the septic system. There are many types of systems such as an engineered dosing systems, and most often in Sacramento County you will see leech lines running from the septic.
I had an instance where a buyer did not inspect the tanks as they felt when the time came they would just replace it. In some counties, you can not put in a new tank if you live within a public sewer system area, then the city can force you to hook up and then the buyer is responsible for all the costs. Keep in mind this can be $50,000, more or less.
Another seller I represented used a monthly chemical treatment and thought his septic system was fine. I advised them to do an inspection clean out and they declined. The new buyers did an inspection and the tanks failed. With only 7 days left to close it was an Act of Congress to get the repair completed on time but, we did it. All new system and leech lines were needed. We also had to break out part of the concrete driveway, which cost $5000 and over, resulting in $15,000 in costs at the final hour.
A buyer in Sutter County took my advice and did a septic inspection. The tanks were failing as the leech lines were used up and not working properly. They had to pay to pump out each month until the new sewer came into their area, in about 18 months.
Should a buyer inspect septic tanks? For a $500 expense, it is always a good idea to inspect. You never know what kind of repairs are needed, but often times you can get your money back and then some regarding the cost of inspection. Tanks may very well need some work, even if the tank is still in tip top shape.
If you are selling or buying a home with a septic tank, call Weintraub & Wallace Realtors. We sell buildable lots, ranchettes and 80+ acre ranches. We have amazing companies that perform the inspections and pump outs. Call us today at 916-233-6759. We are with RE/MAX Gold.
— JaCi Wallace
Auburn Rural Real Estate and Mexican Longhorn
Mixing Auburn rural real estate and Mexican longhorn was quite an experience yesterday. I went to visit my son, J.T., after working in the area. He said, why don’t you come over to see my cows at the 100 acres I lease? Sure, I said, thinking: nice photo opportunity. Little did I know, we would be having an adventure.
He loaded up his 4-wheel drive vehicle in the back his horse trailer and off we went. Upon arrival he said, why are my cows looking at me from the neighbor’s property? Yes, the cows had escaped. So, JT, his girlfriend, Leslie, and myself were off chasing cows. I was later given gate duty.
A big black bull with huge horns was about 20 foot from me while I worked the gate to let cows in without letting any escape. This is the picture above that I took so you can see how close I am to the bull. Auburn rural real estate turned out to be awesome. We were fixing fence driving up and down hills and herding cows back home. You never know what a day will turn out like when you visit rural ranches with animals.
If you would like to have a rural real estate Realtor sell your property, call Weintraub & Wallace Realtors — as we even herd cows. It is all in a day’s work. We can be reached at 916-233-6759.
— JaCi Wallace
Computers And Cats In Sacramento
Computer and cats in Sacramento is a fun blog to write about. As I was starting to write, my cat, Kits, jumped up onto my computer tower. It is positioned right behind the monitor. He looked over the top and was playing hide and seek. This photo is worth a 1000 words. The good news, I’m not going to write 1000 words, lol.
The joys of working from home are the cats keep me smiling. Kits is a purebred male Ragdoll cat. I own his mother and father, so I have had him since the day he was born. The cats often come and sit right in front of monitor, I call it the command center.
They certainly enjoy spending time near me when I’m working. Ragdolls are very personable cats. They will insert themselves right in the middle of a moment. I hope you enjoyed this picture as much as I did. Computers and cats in Sacramento is a part of this Sacramento Realtor’s daily life.
If you are interested in buying or selling a property, call Weintraub & Wallace Realtors with RE/MAX Gold. We can be reached at 916-233-6759.
–JaCi Wallace
Hard Money Loans And Fast Closes
Hard money loans and fast closes may not always be as good as they sound. An agent presented an offer that promised a 3-day close. Of course, that did not happen, but it did fund after seven days.
We have some title issues as the seller had previously refinanced and borrowed an additional second loan. Both were paid but the payoffs were not filed. North American Title had handled one of the loans and our escrow officer at Placer was able to clear that one up. The second loan is taking more time.
Of course, the buyer’s agent has shared lots of drama about why we did not close on time. It was explained to him that the lender had an entire page of conditions that the buyer had to complete, so the hold up to date was caused by the lender. Hard money loans and fast closes do not always go as smoothly as they are promised to be.
If you want to purchase a home with a quick close or a typical 30-day closing, just call Weintraub & Wallace Realtors with RE/MAX Gold. We can help you to obtain a variety of hard money loans or just a simple FHA or conventional loan. We can be reached at 916-233-6759.
JaCi Wallace
New rural listing in Sloughhouse, California
This new rural listing in Sloughhouse, California, is full of vineyards, olive trees and walnut trees. This custom-built home is 4,400 square feet of gorgeous. The 10 acres are filled with the makings for wine and olive oil, which are processed offsite. You can live a gentleman farmer’s life in pure luxury. This is a modern Tuscany-style farmhouse you would see in a villa in Italy. Fresh produce right out of your vegetable garden, just steps away from the chef’s kitchen.
Further, you will find Lowen windows, handmade doors, a chef’s kitchen and high-end master suite. The exposed trusses made of southern white pine beams. You will be hard pressed to find a rural listing in Sloughhouse, California, that features as many outdoor courtyards, expansive patios, including an interior courtyard with a fountain. There are 3 bedrooms, plus a loft office, a bonus room and wine cellar. The stunning sunsets overlooking open meadows as far as you can see at the back of the property will form lasting memories.
This new listing in Sloughhouse, California, is sure to be the most exciting piece of rural real estate you have seen in years. For pricing information call, Weintraub & Wallace for your private showing this weekend. Call us at 916-233-6759.
— JaCi Wallace
