Preparing Your Home for the Market...Tips on making it more sellable! Before you put your home on the market, take an impartial look at your house, inside and out. You may have only one chance to pique potential buyers' interest when they view your home, so don't let easily correctable flaws stand in the way.

Homeowners - What Not To Do: Losing your home through foreclosure is a traumatic experience that usually occurs at a time when you already are facing significant financial, and even physical and psychological stress. It is understandable why some homeowners make poor choices when facing f

Stephen Munson of Munson Realty makes a great point in his article below about "doing nothing or walking away" from your mortgage. Walking away is definitely not the answer, both from an integrity standpoint and a legal one too. For those of us in California, there are some serious implications, here's a l

Leaving on vacation, either for a weekend or for an extended period of time can be very hectic and it is easy to forget the small, but important things which may make the difference in an average or a terrific getaway. The following checklist is provided to help you remember some of those small, b

                          As the temperature rises, so does the cost of cooling your home, especially if you use an air conditioner. Obviously, the best way to keep your home cool during

  WHEN:  Saturday & Sunday, July 10th & 11th   TIME:  1pm-4pm WHERE:   925 Sierra Vista Drive, Redding CA DIRECTIONS: Eureka Way to Sunset Terrace to Red Bud to Sierra Vista Drive INFO:    ASKING PRICE $469,000

Gen Y's are also known as "echo-boomers" or "millennials". In addition to the top 17 features listed below by Bea Fields of Souther Pines, NC I thought I add a few notes I found helpful from a recent Webinar I took specifically on this topic:

Below is a partial guide that will help you identify the dominant features of your home and connect it with the appropriate sytle. Is your home a traditional one, cape cod, craftman, tutor?Which one's your favorite? What type of home did you grow up in? Art Deco:Known for their flat roofs, m

Interested in buying delicious fresh, local produce? Look no further than your friendly neighborhood farmers' market! Markets offering a variety of produce can be found throughout Shasta County. Many markets also offer honey, nuts, eggs, homemade treats, tamales, and more.   Redding Farmers' Ma

Below is the eligibility criteria for Fannie Mae Loans (revised just this week). Borrowers who are wondering about whether or not they qualify for a H.A.F.A. Short Sale should read on: A borrower is eligible for HAFA (Home Affordable Forelosure Alternatives) if all the following requirements have been met in the l

I was surfing the web this morning and familiarizing myself with new content on our local Board of Realtors website. I found our "pledge" to be refreshing, timely and appropriate as we get into the spirit of 4th of July. Our pledge... Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely al

The foreclosure crisis may seem big, but here are some small steps you can take to help resolve it. With foreclosures at record highs, nearly everyone lives in a neighborhood where the mortgage crisis has influenced property values. While the U.S. government seeks foreclosure solutions at the federal level, here a

Viva Downtown Redding Presents: 15th Annual Downtown Redding MarketFest MarketFest - a free community concert where you can be with friends - That's the spirit of Redding! June 17 to August 26, 2010FREE LIVE MUSIC CONCERTSThursday Eveni

Who do you think is more decisive when it comes to "knowing" which house to buy? What's more important to men/women in buying a home? If you had an extra room in the house, what would you turn it into? Answers to these and many other fun questions on this video.   Chris and Maria Jeantet _________

The Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit has expired, but if you live in California you will be pleased to know about the "2010 New Home/First-Time Buyer tax credit" that

What is H.A.F.A.? Understanding the Facts HAFA is the latest government program to help homeowners who are in a financial crisis sell their homes in order to avoid foreclosure. H.A.F.A. stands for Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives; in a nutshell it is the process of a participating lender "pre-approving" th

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A. Nothing makes a house look and feel "move-in" ready like a fresh coat of paint. So the short answer to this questions is YES. It is a good idea to paint your house before you put it on the market. Especially if it's been over 10 years. * Be aware that very bright or dark colors may turn buyers off.

Don't Miss the 62nd Annual Redding Rodeo May 13th, 14th and 15th! One of the top Professional Rodeos in the Nation! Enjoy bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding and more. This is an exciting family event. Kids Night on Thursday! One free kids ticket (12-und

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Alright! we are seeing some census participation! I hope you all are promoting the "Take Ten" challenge, take 10 minutes to fill out your 2010 Census form and mail it back TODAY. If 100% of households mailed back their forms, taxpayers would save $1.5 BILLION dollars. Let's all do our part and mail back our forms!

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   A new Redding Redevelopment Agency loan program has just been made available to help you improve your home's energy efficiency. (Translation: Lower your utility bills!) Eligible homeowners must have an annual household income between 81% and 120% of the current area median. (See chart below)

Simpson University music department presents the Sinfonia Orchestra Spring Concert to be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 7:30 in the evening, in the McLaughlin Auditorium at Sequoia Middle School. Directed b

When it comes to Senior living there is no better place than Redding, CA. In Redding you can find absolutely everything you need for your self or your senior loved ones. Besides the fact that most businesses provide different types of senior discounts,

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Let's talk weather first, since that's a common question we get as real estate agents: Climate Winter (October-April) provides the most precipitation of any season in Redding-the weather tends to be either rainy or foggy and snow does occur at times. Summers are hot and dry, but rain is possible, usually a

Hello Everyone, Here is some great tips regarding your Air Conditioning System provided by "Home Care Tips for a Happy Home- Coldwell Banker"      Some good routine maintenance tips: To ensure efficient operation, check filters every month. Clean or re

Tips for Passing Home Inspection   If you are thinking about selling your home, you may want to start thinking about home inspections.   As most inspections thoroughly check the home's infrastructure, foundation and roof, most of us real estate agents recommend that you look for probl

It's never easy to tell a client that their home just doesn't seem appealing or that it's too clutter, busy and distracting. I have great dvd videos that I leave behind when doing listing presentations to give to my clients and occassionally send them links like the video below so they get the idea. For those of you cont

     Chris and Maria Jeantet __________The Finest in Residential Real Estate________ Multi-Million Dollar Producers|Top Producer Award Recipients

HAPPY VALENTINES from Chris & Maria Jeantet Here's a quick guide of special places to consider for your Valentines celebration (notice our suggestions are of local establishments, it feels great to support local business owners, join us!):

  This is one documentary I have not had a chance to see but definitely looking forward to it. I've ordered the film and for those living in Redding, CA the Shasta-Cascade Farm and Food Coalition is holding an "Expert Panel Discussion" after showing the film. WHEN: Saturday, February 6, 2010

If you like quiet, clean streets and homes with great curve appeal but without the high price tag, then you'll love The Vineyard, in Redding California. The Vineyard's is an age-restricted community for residents 55 and older. Not to be mistaken by Living Assistance, The Vineyard's is better suited fo

  An old mine-house outside of Whiskeytown, CA.       Winter days by a local bridge, heading East on Hwy. 299.     Old Barn. Historic

While it seems like the worse has passed, several companies (according to this Forbes.com article) plan on closing several of their stores this year.  This of course affects our business directly; No jobs equa

According to Megan McArdle, economics editor for The Atlantic says, it is morally wrong to walk away, because your mortgage represented "a promise to pay." She goes on to say "if everyone entered into a mortgage with a secret plan to walk away if the house value falls, Congress would write new laws allowing mortgage-lend

Are You Down With The Law? Here are a few new laws you may want to know about: LEAD FREE FAUCETS- as of today, it is illegal to sell faucets, as well as faucet parts which contain more than 0.25% lead (the legal limit up to now was 8%).  This may

Avenue Q Monday, February 22, 2010 at 7:30pm Tickets on Sale Now! Avenue Q is Broadway's 2004 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, Avenue Q is about surviving in NYC ith big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called "one

2010 Census We posted some information a few weeks ago about the upcoming Census and if you're like most of us, we're pretty cautions about who and how much information you give out. Especially, given the technological age we live in, anybody can sound legitimate but they may not be.  We felt it 

Discover the Making of America and experience a learning opportunity your family will never forget. WHEN:  Saturday, January 30, 2010 WHERE:  Shasta College (Downtown) Community Room, 2nd Floor ADDRESS:  1400 Market Street, Redding CA 96001 COST:  $15 per i

Win free tickets to movies and special events! Here's how: Select the event or movie passes that you would like to win, click on the "enter to win here" and fill out the entry form. One entry per event per week, please. Must be 18 to win. Multiple entries will not improve your chances of winning.

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Tickets - $20 Proceeds benefit the Riverfront Playhouse. Ticket request form:  [www.redding.com] Riverfront Playhouse proudly announces an opportunity t

Here is a breif description of the great place I live in and the great office I work for! From the owner himself, Steve Craft Owner Coldwell Banker C&C Properties. Welcome to Redding, California! Redding has long been recognized as a genuine treasure of the North State and today that reputation

Sure you can lose weight, get in shape, launch a business or find a new job. But haven't you also procrastinated long enough about buying a home? How long has it been since you upgraded your home with a new roof, spiffed up landscaping or pulled some other home improvement? And that post-World War II

Here is a great article from our Record Searchlight Newspaper here in Redding which gave everyone something to giggle about!  Finally, some good news!!!   In California, it seems, even Santa has to jump through a bureaucratic hoop or two. Officials at the California Department of Food and A

Lake Tahoe is one of our favorite places for a leisurely weekend get-away! For our wedding anniversary we decided to enjoy winter days in Lake Tahoe! Chris and Maria Jeantet __________The Finest in Residential Real Estate________ Multi-Million Dollar Producers|Top Producer Awa