21919 Sagebrush, REDDING, CA 96003 (MLS # 11-2855)

21919 Sagebrush Trl Redding CA

cb2624 DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION on this New Highland Park home! Amenities include: Exterior stone front, formal dining, Italian style kitchen, granite counter tops & upgraded SS appliances, granite bathroom counter tops, gas fireplace & mantel, upgraded kitchen cabinets, designer lighting & plumbing fixtures, some wood wrapped windows, crown molding and backyard Landscape! FABULOUS NEW HOME!

1579 Trumpet, REDDING, CA 96003 (MLS # 11-1157)

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3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Home with 3 Car Garage. Beautiful Granite Counter tops and Large Corner Lot. This Redding home is in a very desirable area close to shopping and schools. Full Details Listing provided by Venture Properties

Home Buying Costs

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I get this questions all the time, “What Are Closing Costs?” When you buy a house you have the purchase price cost and you have closing costs. The costs combined make up the total amount you will spend for the house. You may also have additional costs such as hiring various inspectors to inspect the… Read More

VA Loans – Allowable and Non-Allowable Fees

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Within the last 10 or more years, VA Loans have become more profitable and have facilitated the purchase homes by veterans.  In some cases, without the VA loan certain veterans would still be renters and not homeowners.  Since 2007 VA and FHA Loans have gone main stream and are providing the financing of or financial… Read More

Shasta County Housing Program Increases Income Limits

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The Shasta County Down Payment Assistance Program (D.A.P.)has increased the maximum allowable income limits for home buyers. The Shasta County DAP is very similar to the City of Redding DAP program with the exception of the income requirements and the maximum purchase price. Both of these programs are designed to assist low income first time… Read More

Waterfront Properties: 11 Things You Should Know Before Buying

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The North State is a great place to live, especially if you enjoy the great outdoors.  If you’re into fishing, boating or other water sports, be sure to check out some of the affordable waterfront properties Redding has to offer.  We all must live somewhere, why not live your vacation year round? Eleven Things You… Read More

Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of the Year

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Mortgage interest rates have fallen to their lowest level of the year. Economists say homebuyers have the financial turmoil in Europe to thank for that, as overseas investors have put their dollars instead towards what they see as safer U.S. securities.

Zillow Reports Redding Home Values Up Slightly

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According to Zillow’s Real Estate Market Reports for March 2010, Redding home values were Up 0.23% compared to February 2010 and down 13.97% compared to March 2009. I am not sure how accurate the numbers from Zillow are, but it is interesting to track.

Fannie Mae Improves “First Look” Program for REO Property Sales

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Fannie Mae will only consider offers from buyers using public funds during the First Look marketing period, typically the first 15 days a property is listed.

New 2010 California Home Buyers Tax Credit

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Yesterday the State Franchise Tax Board announced a tax credit for new home purchases and first time buyers.  The new credit will start May 1, 2010. Here is some general information. Tax credits are available for taxpayers who purchase a qualified principal residence on or after May 1, 2010, and before January 1, 2011. Additionally,… Read More