#FoothillsFavorites

September has arrived in Nevada County and Lake of the Pines, and you can definitely feel the first hints of fall in the air! 🍁 While our afternoons may still feel a little like summer, cooler mornings, changing leaves and a calendar full of local happenings remind us that a new season is just around the corner.

In this month’s Front Porch Newsletter, we’re celebrating everything we love about living local. We’ve gathered upcoming September events, including the Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair, Constitution Day Weekend, and fun happenings right here in Lake of the Pines.

We’re also sharing some seasonal inspiration for home and garden, a delicious fall recipe from Angie’s Kitchen, our latest Nevada County Market Minute, and another local favorite in our We Love Local spotlight.

And this month’s Photo of the Month is extra special! ❤️ We’re celebrating first-time homebuyer Todd and welcoming him to his new home in Lake of the Pines. Helping someone get the keys to their very first home is one of those moments that never gets old!

So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and enjoy our September edition. We hope you find something that inspires you to get out, explore, support local, or simply enjoy this beautiful place we get to call home.

🍂 Happy September from our front porch to yours!

Debbie & Angie, REALTORS®
Let Our Family Bring Your Family Home
#WeBringUHome

There's something special about life in Placer County.

From quiet mornings at the farmers market and afternoons exploring our beautiful lakes and trails to discovering locally owned restaurants and hidden gems, this community offers so many reasons to slow down and enjoy where we live.

That's exactly why we created The Front Porch.

More than a newsletter, it's our monthly way of staying connected with the wonderful friends, family, neighbors, and past clients who have become part of our Debbie & Angie family over the years. Our goal isn't simply to talk about real estate—it's to celebrate the people, places, and experiences that make Placer County such an incredible place to call home.

Inside this month's edition you'll discover:

📅 Local events happening around Placer County

🍽️ Our new Local Flavor feature, highlighting one of our favorite hometown eateries

🌿 A Hidden Gem of the Month worth exploring

🍑 A fresh seasonal recipe from Angie's Kitchen

🌻 Garden and homeowner tips to help you enjoy the season

📸 A fun Photo of the Month

🏡 A brief look at what's happening in our local real estate market

Whether you've lived in Placer County your entire life or recently made it your home, we hope this newsletter inspires you to get out, explore something new, support local businesses, and enjoy everything our beautiful communities have to offer.

As REALTORS®, we're fortunate to help people buy and sell homes every day, but what we value most are the relationships we build along the way. Staying connected with our community is one of our favorite parts of what we do, and The Front Porch is just one small way we can continue sharing that connection throughout the year.

Thank you for stopping by and spending a few minutes with us. We hope you'll visit again next month as we share more local favorites, seasonal inspiration, homeowner tips, and community happenings.

Until then...

Life is Better on the Front Porch. ❤️

Warmly,

Debbie & Angie REALTORS®
Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty

"Let Our Family Bring Your Family Home."

A Fun-Filled Spring Celebration for the Whole Family

Spring is in the air in the Sierra Foothills, which means one of Lake of the Pines’ most beloved traditions is right around the corner! The Lake of the Pines Easter Eggstravaganza returns on Saturday, April 4, 2026, bringing a morning packed with family fun, festive activities, and of course… plenty of Easter eggs!

Hosted at the Lake of the Pines Sports Lounge, this annual community event is a favorite for families and kids of all ages. From delicious pancakes to egg hunts and crafts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🥞 Start the Morning with Pancakes

The day kicks off with the Pinesmen Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 – 10:30 AM, and the best part — it’s free! It’s the perfect way to gather with friends and neighbors before the festivities begin.

🐰 Meet the Easter Bunny

Kids will love the chance to take photos with the Easter Bunny during the Photo Op from 9:30 – 11:30 AM. You can even adopt a stuffed animal for just $3, making it a sweet keepsake from the day.

🎨 Activities for Kids

From 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, families can enjoy a variety of fun activities including:

🎨 Face Painting
🔎 Scavenger Hunt & Crafts
🌼 Table Meadow Farm
🎁 Vector Haus Gifts

These activities are free and perfect for keepin

g little ones entertained throughout the morning.

⛳ Golf Putting Contest

Feeling competitive? Join the Golf Putting Contest from 10:45

AM – 12:00 PM for just $3 per person.

🥚 Easter Egg Hunts

The highlight of the day is the Easter Egg Hunt, divided by age groups so everyone gets a fair shot at finding those colorful eggs!

10:30 AM – Ages 0–3 (Putting Green)
11:00 AM – Ages 4–12 (Hill behind the Sports Lounge)

Each child can collect up to 10 eggs,

so be sure to bring your own basket!

🌷 A Community Tradition

The Lake of the Pines Easter Eggstravaganza is a wonderful way to celebrate spring while connecting with neighbors and friends in our community. Whether you're enjoying pancakes, watching your kids hunt for eggs, or snapping photos with the Easter Bunny, it’s sure to be a morning full of smiles and memories.

If you’re in the Lake of the Pines area, ma

rk your calendar and bring the whole family for this egg-cellent community celebration!

Over the past few weeks, mortgage rates hit their lowest point of the year – and it was big news.

So, what you need to know if you’re buying a home is, whenever these shifts happen (whether they’re now or later), even a small change in rates can make a big difference in your monthly payment.

While major drops in mortgage rates aren’t projected for the rest of 2025, smaller declines are still expected – depending on where the economy goes from here.

If you want to see what the math looks like at another home loan amount or mortgage rate, DM me and I’ll run the numbers for you, so you can plan ahead.