The Surprising Truth About 50 Year Mortgages and Generational Wealth in Placer County
By Jaydee Sheppard November 11, 2025 If you’ve been following housing news lately, you’ve probably heard about the idea of a 50 year mortgage. It’s being discussed as a way to make homeownership more affordable by lowering monthly payments and stretching the loan over five decades. This is my second blog on this topic, but […]
The Powerful Truth Behind 50 Year Mortgages and Housing Affordability
By Jaydee Sheppard November 11, 2025 Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about housing affordability. As someone who helps families buy homes every day, I get it. Prices are high, rates are up, and the dream of owning a home can feel out of reach. So when I heard about Donald Trump’s proposal […]
Sacramento and Placer: 7 Simple Ways to Donate
If you are looking for simple ways to give back in Lincoln, CA and across Sacramento County and Placer County this holiday season, I got you! Here is my top 7 list of simple options across the area for you to give to. You can donate food, serve at local drives, and support events in […]
Discover the Joy of Luxury Living in Sun City Lincoln Hills
by Jaydee Sheppard November 1, 2025 Living in Catta Verdera means I get to experience one of Lincoln’s most beautiful neighborhoods every day. And just next door is a community that feels like a permanent vacation: Sun City Lincoln Hills. I’ve spent years walking those trails, showing homes there, and watching my sons golf the […]
The Essential Insider Guide to Catta Verdera in Lincoln CA
A personal start I never planned to call Catta Verdera home. As a kid I rode shotgun with my dad and grandpa while they serviced portable toilets for Chuck’s Sanitation. Their route ran through the hills at what everyone then called Twelve Bridges Golf Club. I saw oaks, rolling fairways, and crews working hard. Years […]
The Ultimate Guide: How The Government Shutdown Impacts Real Estate
by Jaydee Sheppard October 22, 2025 When most people think about government shutdowns, they picture politics in Washington. They don’t consider that a shutdown can affect what happens at home, quite literally. But here’s the thing: shutdowns can have real ripple effects, especially in real estate. Even if they don’t crash the market, they can […]
Beyond the Sale: The Powerful Work Great Realtors Do for You
Realtors do much more than just open doors! Find out what real estate agents do and how it can benefit YOU! By Jaydee Sheppard | Gateway Properties by Real Broker | Lincoln, CA People often ask me, “What does a real estate agent actually do?” Most imagine open houses, signs in yards, and handing over […]
Property Taxes & Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Explained
How the 2025 Property Tax Law Changes Impact Lincoln, Placer County & Sacramento Area Homeowners What Lincoln, CA Homeowners Need to Know About the “One Big Beautiful Bill” If you’re a homeowner in Lincoln, California—whether in Sun City Lincoln Hills, Twelve Bridges, Catta Verdera, or any of our beautiful Placer County communities—you need to know […]
The Best Pumpkin Patches in Sacramento & Placer County: A Local Mom’s Guide
Why Families Love Pumpkin Patches in Sacramento & Placer County By Jaydee Sheppard, October 3, 2025 One of the best parts about living in the Sacramento and Placer County area is how much there is to do as a family, especially in the fall. Having raised eight kids in Orangevale and Fair Oaks and now […]
The 3 Top Reasons Why Staging is so Important
Staging hands-downs always serve the clients. And it’s more important than ever with the changing housing market in Placer County. Here art the top 3 countdown of reasons why…. #1- Staging gets potential buyers excited about your house! It showcases the potential of a home by opening up spaces, getting rid of clutter, and highlighting […]