Selling Your Home? Don’t Make This Mistake

home-sellers

I’ll get right to the point.  There’s only one reason a home doesn’t sell.  It’s priced wrong!  That is, the price is too high. So, how does one come up with the correct price?  Most people start by calling several REALTORS.  Each REALTOR prepares a comprehensive Market Analysis and they each recommend a specific sales… Read More

Home Prices In Redding… Should You Make a Lowball Offer?

Low Offer on Redding Homes

Home prices in Redding have finally reached levels where more people can qualify for a loan.  In fact, there are many homes available that can be purchased for less than the cost of building new.  You can verify this by searching “properties for sale in Redding” and all other cities in Shasta County.  I think… Read More

Shasta Hills Estates – Redding

Shasta Hills Estates Senior Community In Redding

Shasta Hills Estates is one of the best kept secrets in Redding for those 55 and up. The gated entrance off of Churn Creek Rd is quite impressive.  The build quality of the homes is top notch and the location is close to everything.  Many of the homes have impressive views and there’s the clubhouse,… Read More

Ducky Derby – Redding September 26, 2010

Redding Ducky Derby- September 26, 2010

Its Ducky Derby time again, Sunday, September 26, 2010. Ducks will be launched into the Sacramento River, upstream, at approximately 3:30 p.m.  Can you believe it, this is the 21st Annual Ducky Derby!  How do I know this?  Easy, my kids have a bunch of Ducky Derby tickets to sell!  If you need any tickets… Read More

What Does REO Mean?

Bank Owned Properties in Redding

As a Real Estate Broker I often get asked “what does REO mean?”  REO is an acronym for real estate owned and is used in the context of foreclosed properties owned by the lender or bank.  Typically, after foreclosure, the bank will list the property for sale.  It’s cost prohibitive for banks to hold a… Read More

Our New MLS Listings Feature Walk Scores

Walk Score - Couple Walking

What’s a Walk Score? Do you remember the old days when people used to walk?  Well, walking is starting to outpace some other forms of exercise.  Deciding to walk is becoming a popular choice for people in Redding these days.  So much so, we have added the “walk score” to some of our homes listed… Read More

Bank Must Produce The Note?

house-deed-2

Dear Bill Parsons, You asked me to look into the rumors that people who are under water in their homes can get out of their debts, stop foreclosures, and even cancel their home mortgage by going to court.  Those rumors are all over the Internet and even in seminars right now and all I can… Read More

Bad MLS Photo Of The Week 3/31/2010

Hope You Enjoy Our Shasta County Bad MLS Photos!

It Seems as if Working-Out in the Back Yard has Taken on a New Meaning. This MLS photo speaks for itself.  However, a note about the mechanical exercise apparatus in the foreground: The seller apparently read the same health alert I read on CNN. Did you know your heart is only good for so many… Read More

How To Lower Your Property Taxes In Shasta County

Shasta County Property Tax Bill

It’s that time of year again to pay your property taxes; providing your taxes are not impounded in your mortgage payment. Is there a way to pay less property tax? The answer is maybe.

Bad MLS Photo Of The Week 3/24/2010

10-1107

Need A Mother-In-Law Setup?  Enter Now and Win a Bagohome! This listing appears to have a mother-in-law suite with steps leading to a sun deck and extra storage space.  The refrigerator is dual purpose (manufactured by 4 Seasons, Inc) and keeps your beverages warm in the winter and cool in the summer.  Convenient parking with… Read More