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Located just 15 miles south of Elk Grove California lies the city of Galt. A growing agricultural town with a long history dating back to it’s inception in 1869. At the time when Galt was formed it had a population of around 100 people. At the time Galt's trading industries consisted of Post office and access to a train.  The next 20 years of Galt’s development consisted of churches being founded. By 1908 Galt had a population of about 1,000 people and roads had began to replace dirt roads. By 1911 Galt High school was established and by 1912 Galt’s chamber of commerce has been created. As of 2020 Galt boast a population of 25,527 people and that number is set grow exponentially with many housing subdivision being built (Galt Chamber of Commerce).  I personally have family who have recently purchased a New Construction home in the city of Galt. The city of Galt has nine subdivision being created in the year 2023 alone! Subdivision such as residential homes, condominiums and to...

Hey, if your a Women and your looking to improve your health and increase your chances of living to 100 years old this blog is for you! The good news for women is that they are and have been living longer than their counter parts (men) by by about 5 years according to the Center of Disease Control. Women in other mammal besides humans are also out living their counter parts. For example, a study was done amongst lioness who have been found to out live male lions by 50% (Zlatic Hoke,VOA). Some believe this to be because male lions spend more time and resources towards sexual reproduction which may lead to a trade off a shorter life span. Other factor point to biological differences. Males have higher testosterone which can increase the likely hood of smoking, excessive drinking and life ending acts. Enough about MEN! Women didn't out live men prior to the 19th century, now across the world women do. One of the reason women have increased their living standards is because of medical ...

Wouldn't it be great to be able to live until your 90? Or maybe even to 100 years old? How about 110? Over time humans have increased their life expectancy through innovation and learning about what fuels our body. One of my favorite books the Rational Optimist speaks about how life as we know has continued to become progressive human beings. According to the CDC the average male lives to about 73 years old, trailing women who have a longer life expectancy by about 5%. Below lies a few action steps for men to live longer and healthier lives. There are several lifestyle factors that can potentially contribute to increased life expectancy in men. While individual circumstances and genetics play a role, here are some general tips that may help improve overall health and longevity: Maintain a Healthy Diet : Follow a balanced and nutritious diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Men should be consuming over 30-38 grams fiber. ...

Yes! or Most likely? HVAC stands for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning. Homeowners who plan to sell their home often consider if they should replace their old AC unit to increase their property value. On average a new AC unit will increase a homes appreciation by $2,500-$3,000. The cost of installing a new air conditioning system can be up to $10,000. So, one can estimate about a 20-30% ROI from upgrading their system. The location of the property matters. Summers in Sacramento are hot! I'm sure the demand for well operating Air conditoners are essential to a homeowners overall comfort. Installing a new HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system can potentially increase a home's value, but to what degree can vary depending on several factors.  Here are a few considerations: 1. Buyer Appeal : A new HVAC system can enhance the overall appeal of a home to potential buyers (as a Realtor an old Air conditioner screams less maintained) . Upgraded heating and c...