I AM A HOMEOWNER! My wife and I just bought our first house a little over a month ago. We had the…read morepleasure of working with Sophia Alvarez. We were referred to Sophia by a friend that had a short sale in Sacramento that no realtor would touch but Sophia was able to sell the house. She is awesome! She is very nice and very personable. Sophia is one of those realtors that is there for her customer not just for herself. You don't feel like you're talking to a 'typical' salesperson. We did have a few hiccups along the way as the seller and their agent were not very ethical and forthcoming when it came to certain things. But, Sophia made sure we were not taken advantage of - she even paid for our home warranty which she did NOT have to do. Sophia is an excellent communicator - she is not one of those agents that you get into contract with and then you do not here from them for days. We had a wonderful experience. I have recommended Sophia to some of my coworkers and friends that are in the market for home.

I AM OFFICIALLY A HOME OWNER!! Woohoo!!…read more If you own a house, than you already know how stressful the process is. BUT Tong made the process so much easier, always answering my questions and researched my concerns. Thank you Tong for your knowledge, your patience and your advice. I am super appreciative of how Tong educated me on the housing market. He was never a pushy sales agent, he showed me houses and the one thing he said, "don't look for a deal, buy a house you love" and that's what I did with Tong's help! Not only does Tong know so much about the housing market, he is personable and honest. I couldn't be more happier with my "home, sweet home" Thank you Tong and Lyon Real Estate!

CJ and Red Dog Real Estate are the best teams I've ever come across. He's very responsive, which…read morewas important to us because my husband and I work odd schedules but he was always on it when we found a house that we loved, we would go see it as soon as possible. When we found the house that we wanted and loved he hustled to make sure we won the offer. We ended up bidding the same amount as 2 other people, but CJ made sure that our offer won by taking the extra mile, and that was appreciated. He was able to get us the house we wanted, they are such an awesome team.

When you buy a house ypu don't expect for it to really be an experience like this. We've been able…read moreto experience CJ and his father Clifford in their element and reap the benefits of their knowledge as a teachers guiding students through the process of buying their first home. I believe that the feeling of family is unmatched when it comes to Red Dog and I am forever grateful. I won't stray when it comes to Red Dog because they were able to teach me and share with me a Month long journey that was worth every second. We took a week vacation and came back to see the house that CJ suggested that we see. When we walked in we felt like it was home. We love our home. Thank you to our team, our teachers and our family Red Dog Real Estate!

Amy helped us buy our house when we relocated to Sacramento. We were referred to her by a friend,…read moreas we we had no familiarity with agents in the area. She met us in downtown Sacramento to accommodate our schedule, as we both work full time. That first meeting blew us away. Amy was on time (actually early), which is important to us. She was extremely organized, presenting us with a folder of information and explaining to us how she works. We had decided to rent the first year to figure out where we wanted to buy, but engaged Amy early, sharing our plans with her. Even though she knew we wouldn't be buying for a year, she spent time with us touring homes in various neighborhoods to see what we might like, but she never pushed us to act before we were ready. When we decided to wait another year to buy, Amy supported us in that decision. When, a couple of days later, we contacted Amy to let her know that the perfect house had literally knocked on our door, as an experienced agent, she got us in the door immediately and the house was ours before the open house was scheduled. Amy went above and beyond to ensure that we had the smoothest, most painless real estate transaction possible. It has been four years since we moved into our house, and we recommend Amy and her team to anyone who will listen. She helped a friend of mine to sell his home and buy a new one, and now he is a fan as well. I have enjoyed keeping in touch with Amy, and she is not only a great real estate agent, but a wonderful person. She continues to help us, whether we need advice or a referral for a professional to help us with a project. BEST AGENT EVER!!!

I am a new and FIRST time home owner (yay!) having used Amy and Sherry through a personal reference…read moreto buy my home just recently. Amy and Sherry couldn't have been a better fit for me, we got along great, they "get me," were extremely flexible with my odd and sometimes demanding nursing hours- willing to meet late at night during the week after my shift to sit down with me and explain the next steps of the process all while sharing a meal or a light beverage. They clearly went above and beyond what I could have ever imagined! This being my first home, I had no idea what to expect or what to do and Amy and Sherry took me by the hand, listened to me and fought hard for me. They organized EVERYTHING, including inspections and repairs often times taking time out their own personal life to make sure the tasks were taken care of and completed. I did have to do my part though, completing all the paperwork that was asked of me on time, being patient and the rest was taken care of! It was easy sailing from then out! I could not be more grateful for such a great team and I have recommended Amy and Sherry to all my friends and family. Hands down, without a doubt, I will be using Amy and Sherry for any future real estate needs I may have!

From the moment I carried my first box into my apartment, it's been one inconvenience after…read moreanother! Day one, I walk in and the apartment STINKS! I mentioned this to the management and was told to buy some carpet deodorizer. Every time the air conditioner runs for any length of time, it smells like old, stale cigarettes! BLECH! Also, the place was not thoroughly cleaned prior to my move in. There was garbage in the kitchen cabinets and hall closet; potato chip bags and crap that you couldn't miss if you actually made any sort of attempt to clean anything. Shortly after moving in, the refigerator went out. I reported it, someone came out and rplaced the plug. It went out again, this time taking the heater with it. This was during an unusual cold spell we had in the area in April. After going back and forth with the complex about what to do and what was wrong, they decided the electrical needed to be fixed. The fridge and heater are on the same breaker which is generally not recommended. So after two weeks of unpredictable fridge status, the loss of at least $40 in food with no compensation, and a over a week without heat, the issues were finally resolved. Carpet deodorizer purchased but proven not effectivefor any length of time. Then there's the matter of the building's age. Built in 1978 or somewhere around the time gas was $0.25 a gallon, the insulation between floors is less than stellar. I am on the bottom floor and can hear an ant fart from upstairs. It doesn't help when your upstairs neighbor walks like an elephant, and gets up at all hours of the night/morning, making it tough to ever sleep through the night. Polite conversations have resulted in complete denial that it was ever him making the noise, when he's the only one that lives above me, but that's another story! Next are the drafty windows. Laws state that apartment complexes must provide a safe and habitable place to live including windows in good repair. Apparently having buildings too old to actually repair lets them off the hook from having to fix anything completely. We'll just put some silicone around here and that should do it. NOT! Not to mention that I can hear the tenants in the neighboring complex's conversations as if they are standing next to me, even when the window is closed. Drawers without guides, in the bathroom and kitchen, that fall forward when you open them even close to half-way leave much to be desired by your toes. Parking lights that have been out for 3 months with the promise that "parts are on order" are still not working. Laundry....6 washers and dryers for 70-something units! Yet always one piece that isn't working. That's all I have to say about that!!!! My mailbox has been left wide open on several occasions, even after replacing the lock on it. Who knows what important bits of information have never crossed my hands and possibly dropped into less-than-trustworthy ones?!?! Good thing I have Lifelock! The neighborhood is generally okay. Wait...there was that one incident in the neighboring complex with the Sacramento County Sherrifs, the Ghetto Bird in the air with the spotlight, and the bullhorn announcements demanding that whomever was barricaded inside come out and it would end peacefully! The inexpensive rent certainly does not make up for the inconveniences I have experienced in my 5 months of residency. But who can afford to move at the drop of a hat anymore these days, right?!?! Overall, I would not recommend this complex to anyone, even with a referral bonus.

11/27/2014 I read some reviews and felt I should write one…read moreto do this place justice. I am not biased and have had some interesting apartment experiences but enough about me - It all starts with management, if you don't have a good manager, you don't have good apartments. Jo Ann is the current manager at Hilltop Gardens and she is good at what she does. Friendly and professional. She's a no BS yet chatty lady who doesn't take shit but is very patient with those who do not follow the rules but not afraid nor afraid to take action on people who disturb the community. I've been loud and rowdy a few times but never been hassled by management - I try to be decent. Partier, squatters, and criminals might have a more difficult time with management however. The apartment was well maintained, although I had to oil the hinges on the front door immediately because they squeaked very, very loud. They are silent now with a little household oil one time. Has a nice little fireplace you can burn wood in, although I haven't used it yet because the heater works so good. Loud, but good. Dishwasher works good but somewhere there is a problem with the rinse cycle and it will pump a small puddle of water onto the floor when it is draining. Laundry room...well, 2/3 work great, the other one is a POS and everybody knows not to use it because it has ripped them off before. Takes two full timers worht ($2.00) to dry a load of clothes. Refrigeration is adequate - Both A/C and the fridge work good. Loud, but good. No structural problems on the inside, although the fan was loose and wobbly and needed replaced. Any problems that came up were quickly dealt with by maintenance and management except the broken oven. It as been like 2 months and still nothing has been done to fix our oven. It is totally broken and is a fire hazard as it works ON and OFF - the thermostat must be broken. There are a few feral cat families that live on the premises. Unfortunately, some were pets that people dumped so some hang out around the apartments and beg -occasionally you get a whiff of cat poop because of the poor homeless cats. Homeless people leave our complex alone most the time and the complex is tucked away up off the road just enough to make it a sanctuary. Various birds are heard in the trees overhead while you pass through the groves and by the hedges. The pool is nice, and the hot tub comforting. A grill in the pool area to borrow. A quaint little place, I would give 5/5 but for the issues with appliances. Neighbors also contribute because there are so many families with children that it is like a playground all day after school or during summer. They will almost crash into you on your scooter, and sometimes are loud in their rooms. But if you can handle that or a few hours of a neighbors loud stereo in the afternoon - The occasional smell of tobacco or pot drifting in your open window on a Fall weekend, its great! I would recommend these apartments to anybody, being employed, going to school, and/or having kids, who is looking for a place to call home

Victoria provides A++ service! She did a fantastic job finding out what we wanted in a home and…read moreprovided a customized search in a very daunting sellers market. She was a true partner with us throughout the entire purchase process; her expertise and advice was invaluable and continued to contact us to make sure everything was going well, even way after we closed on the home. We had issues with our loan and Victoria worked directly with the loan agent to make sure we closed on time. I am sure we would not be in our home today if it wasn't for Victoria's tenacity, professionalism, and can-do attitude. I highly recommend Victoria!

I had a wonderful Real Estate experience with Victoria and her team! They are very experienced in…read moremaking sure that all the important details are handled from the beginning to the end of the process!

My husband and I are so grateful to Raquel for her work on our behalf in buying our home and…read moreselling our previous home. She made buying and selling easy, understandable, and successful. Raquel was action-oriented in all the needed and helpful ways. She was always available with support, solutions, and hard work to meet our goals. Raquel helped us prepare our house for selling, understand the market, connect us to all the right supportive people, and consistently walk us through each step with support and information. Raquel was never pushy and felt like our partner through all the challenges and work. We had a very successful experience - finding a home that we are thrilled with and exceeding the goals we had in selling our previous home. We loved working with Raquel so much!

Raquel Perez-McDonald is Amazing!! She made the selling process so easy and helped me understand…read morewhat was happening every step of the way. As a first time homebuyer who felt anxious and scared, Raquel went beyond to do anything she could to make the process as simple as possible. She was always available, responsive, and highly knowledgeable about the market and in dealing with other agents. In addition, the teamwork I observed between she and my lender reassured me in how committed she was in representing me and getting me the best outcomes. This speaks to her commitment to making sure I was well taken care of. Thank you so much, Raquel!

Came here as one of the secret pop ups for a Sofar event and this space was a vibe. I very much…read moreenjoyed the back story of the space and the couple who owns it. As someone looking to buy in the nearISH future I appreciated the intentionality of the couple with ensuring their space was utilized for community. I'm sad I didn't get the information they provided us with about their homebuyers workshops but will definitely make it a point to go back up or even call to get the information to potentially work with them in the future.

In the midst of the pandemic, we couldn't have ask for a better team to partner with when…read morepurchasing our first home. Being first time homebuyers, relocating to a new city, and with the uncertainty of the pandemic, Desireé was a source of certainty and reassurance. Desireé was patient, readily available, and willing to go the extra mile for our family. Simply put, Desireé made our home search easy. I look forward to partnering with Desireé and Magnetic Residential in the near future. 5+ stars to this top notch team.

I contacted Katie last summer upon the recommendation of a friend who has worked with her more than…read moreone time. She helped him with two different home purchases. My friend said that Katie was the BEST Realtor he had ever dealt with. By golly, he was right. I explained to Katie the kind of property that I wanted, and she immediately suggested the East Sacramento area. I knew nothing of the neighborhood. The first property we viewed fit my needs, but in person we could see that it had serious flaws. The second property that we viewed was absolutely perfect! After we viewed it, I wrote out a check for Katie to present with an offer. The owners had recently reduced the price by 20 grand. I doubted that Katie could get them to go lower than that. She did not make me any promises in regards to lowering the price, but said that she would see what she could do Imagine my delight when she told me that not only had they accepted my offer, but she had negotiated another 10 grand off the price! I was astonished. Not only did Katie do a fabulous job negotiating with the seller, she also did things like research public records on the property to see if there were any outstanding issues of which we should be aware. She took care of business quickly and efficiently. Any problems that arose during the sale process were resolved immediately. She worked with the sellers to coordinate the timing of their move out and my move in. I really wished that she was handling the sale of my other property, as she was ever so much more efficient than the selling agent for my own place. I moved in the first week of September, last year. After almost 7 months of living here, I remain absolutely thrilled with this purchase. I can recommend Katie Mack without any hesitation whatsoever. She is simply the best.

She has been my role model when it comes to business because she always puts her clients best…read moreinterest as her number one priority. She helped me buy a place in San Francisco 10 years ago and I am forever thankful! By far someone who goes out of her way to help her clients and someone you can truly trust. Anyone buying or selling in Sacramento should definitely give her a call!!!