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MInes at Auburn Ravine
Alexandra

The Auburn Ravine: The Creek That Helped Give Birth to Auburn

Sending a child to college brings excitement, pride and plenty of emotion. Auburn-area therapist and fellow college mom Tanya Hanrihan shares an important perspective on college homesickness — why it happens, how students can prepare for it, and why missing home doesn’t necessarily mean they chose the wrong school.

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Alexandra

The Best Thai Restaurants in Auburn, CA

Sending a child to college brings excitement, pride and plenty of emotion. Auburn-area therapist and fellow college mom Tanya Hanrihan shares an important perspective on college homesickness — why it happens, how students can prepare for it, and why missing home doesn’t necessarily mean they chose the wrong school.

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Alexandra

Whitney Oaks in Rocklin, CA: Golf-Course Living

Whitney Ranch in Rocklin, CA offers newer homes, parks, trails, community amenities, nearby golf, and access to Rocklin Unified schools. Here is what buyers and sellers should know about the lifestyle and value of this standout Rocklin neighborhood.

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California homebuyer and seller discussing a seller rent-back agreement with a real estate agent after closing
Alexandra

Seller Rent-Back Rules in California

A buyer may own the home while the seller still has the right to occupy it. Here is what California buyers and sellers should understand about access, communication, improvements and post-closing disputes.

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Auburn CA real estate market Q2 2026 report
Alexandra

Auburn & Sierra Foothills Real Estate Market Report: Q2 2026

The Q2 2026 Auburn and Sierra Foothills real estate market showed buyers gaining more choices while sellers faced greater pressure to price and prepare their homes correctly. This quarterly report examines home prices, inventory, closed sales, days on market, price reductions and the differences between Auburn and surrounding foothill communities.

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Get Access to Off-Market Opportunities in the Sierra Foothills

Many of the most desirable properties in Auburn and the surrounding foothill communities are never widely advertised. If you are considering a move or looking for the right opportunity, I can share insights and listings that are not always available online.