It's hip, it's delicious and it's different! When was the last time you ate at a restaurant and was told to "pay as you can"? For me, never. Until I visited The Savory Spoon that is. Ann Webber, owner of The Savory Sp

The Vineyard continues to be the locals favorite when it comes to active adult communities for those 55 plus. What's interesting is the up-trend we are seeing from out of the area retirees who have narrowed down their list of best places to retire and Redding has made it to the top of their list.  Supply and dem

Below we outlined some of the reason you may want to consider short selling your home vs letting go into foreclosure. A homeowner who successfully negotiates and closes a short sale will be eligible for a Fannie Mae-backed mortgage after only 2 years! Redding CA Short Sales make up over 30% of our current M

They say it's better to give than to receive, and I whole-heartedly agree with that. Growing up, and even today, my favorite gifts are those that are hand-made, simple gestures of love that really don't cost anything. 1. When was the last time you paid a visit to an elderly person or a widow? Whether at their h

The First National Thanksgiving My love for this country grows daily, I'm intrigued by its history, its making and how it came to be. I'm in my 30's, perhaps there's something about this age that causes me to want to know facts, the why's and how's of this great country.   So given the upcoming hol

Redding CA "Sold" Market Analysis for Active Adult Communities   With more and more baby boomers retiring, Redding Ca has seen an increase of residential sales in the past 12 months for active adult communities. As Seniors Real Estate Specialists, much of our personal business consists of those 55 plu

PARIS PARK A fifty-five plus, gated community for the Active Adult in Redding, CA   Community Description: A gated active adult community consisting of mostly 2 bedroom/2bathroom single family homes between 1400sqft – 1650sqft on quarter acre lots or smaller. A few of the floor plans offe

The dance company that brought you Fusion is proud to present the premiere of their first December show, Winterland. Artesan is a young emerging company of dancers and artists of extraordinary talent. This company of break dancers and ballerinas represent over 5 differen...t countries from around the world.

IT IS OFFICIAL... Party ExtraordinAir is now in REDDING, CA!! As many of you know, Party Extraordinair has recently partnered with the ultimate enterainment center

What are your plans on Thanksgiving morning? Will you be cooking, cleaning, watching football, sleeping, visiting with relatives? How about, well...walking, or, running!  Don't miss out on Redding's biggest and longest standing tradition on Thanksgiving morning...Turkey Trot 2011 is here! Thursd

Fall has arrived and winter days are just around the corner! Don't you just love this time of year, the wonderful smell of hot cider, falling leaves, pumpkin spice flavors and the most amazing shades throughout town! I love the excitement of Thanksgiving and Christmas in our area, a time for families to reunite

I never miss an opportunity to take visitors on a free tour of beautiful Shasta Dam. The history here is so rich and the scenery is breathtaking! Each year visitors come from all over the world to see the "Three Shastas" (Mount Shasta, Shasta Lake and Shasta Dam). Mt. Shasta stands a majestic 14,162 feet and is located

It's that time of the year again when families throughout Shasta County (and the world for that matter) begin to make plans for their annual Christmas traditions which, for many include the cutting of a  fresh Christmas tree! Christmas tree cutting season opened Tuesday, Nov. 1, in most areas. We've put t

The Greater Palo Cedro Area Chamber of Commercer is on a crusade to buy Christmas lights for the 45 foot evergreen tree located at the front entrance in the Palo Cedro Village Shopping Center. During the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, an honorary member of the Palo Cedro community will flip the sticht to light up the

I like Facebook. Actually I need Facebook, it's good for me and my business. I dislike Ticker. And if you're an active FB user you probably know what I'm referring to. Ticker is one of those recent (most dramatic) changes made by Facebook and from everything I'm readying the user don't like it at all. 

If you're a short sale agent, you should read this piece of info by the folks at HREU. I personally I'm glad to hear that BofA is going to introduce a more agressive "cash-for-keys" program, perhaps offering $10k, $20k or $30k to the homeowner in exchange might be more appealing than $3,000.  Via

Attention Redding Ca Home Owners? Are you getting rid of your old refrigerator? Consider recyling it and get paid for it! Oh and PG&E will pick it up too. Read the requirements (below) before participating in this rebate program. The next pick-up schedule is on Saturday, 9/17/11. You must complet

  31st Honey Bee Festival - Palo Cedro CA Saturday and Sunday, 9/10 and 11   In an effort to build "Better Communities", Palo Cedro Parks and Recreation with the help of hundreds of vendors and local sponsors introduced The Honey Bee Festival in 2008. It was such a hit that it has become an

We highly recommend you consider staying at The Emerald Acres House, a very affordable vacation or short term rental in Redding CA. The Emerald Acres House is located on the NE part of Redding, close to Bethel Church, Shasta College, Simpson University and within a ten minute drive to city amenities. 

* Promoting our new 1950's Listing * There are certain Redding CA Neighborhoods that never lose their charm. Driving through the neighborhood is like driving down memory lane, think 1950's and 60's, a time when "hope" was breathed by every citizen in neighborhoods across America. Young servicemen returne

Affordable Homes in Redding CA ~ First Time Home Buyers take note... Being a first time home buyer in Redding Ca is very exciting; not only are you in a position to have your pick of homes given our high inventory but you also have the advantage of getting a much lower interest rate than if you would have purchase

  Below are ten tips you should be aware of before buying a home: Before you start looking for your Redding CA home, get pre-qualified for a loan. Banks, credit unions and mortgage bankers make home loans; mortgage brokers process them. The lenders will take an application, process the loan document

First Time Home Buyers ruled the real estate market in 2010 and yes, they're doing it again! This young generation of buyers are primarily Generation Y-ers (or Millenials), and according to forecasters this generation is predicted to spend $200 billion dollars in the U.S. this year alone. So why embrace th

One day...on Facebook... she wrote: "Hi Chris and Maria, its Michelle. My husband and I were just pre approved for a home loan. We were hoping you would be our realtors. I left you a voicemail. We are hoping you have time next friday to show some houses?" ...and two months later...  .

A huge amount of patience is necessary during the course of a Short Sale process. Whether we are managing a Short Sale in Redding CA or surrounding communities, one thing we know for sure, THERE IS NOTHING 'SHORT' about a Short Sale. Patience is required on the part of all parties involved AND it is essential to work

Distressed properties such as Short Sales continue to make up a large part of the Redding, CA MLS inventory. In a previous post we explained the importance of providing your mortgage servicer a complete picture of your hardship, and equally important is to avoid an excessively long letter. The Harship letter should be

  Welcome to Shasta Hills Estates | A Place to Call Home   COMMUNITY DESCRITPION                            Located in Redding, CA, Shasta Hills Estates is a gated active adult

Saturday, 4/23/11: Easter egg hunt and a community barbecue at Volonte Park, Emily Drive at Bruce Street in Anderson, CA at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23 (down below the High School by the Little League Baseball Park). Free Admission, call (530) 440-0105 for more information. Saturday, 4/23/11: Enterprise

For years we have been representing clients in Redding CA who are at risk of losing their home. A common question from distressed property owners is "What is a Hardship Letter"? If you are a homeowner looking for your home loan to be modified, one of your initial steps is the writing of a hardship letter. Thi

Beautifully renovated home in West Redding! Spectacular views of Mt. Shasta, Cascade range, city lights and sundial bridge. Located just minutes from Whiskeytown Lake, it's like being on vacation! House features a very funcational floor plan, modern kitchen with solid granite countertops, spacious living and fami

It's no secret that jobs is not what draws people to Redding, California, in fact our city has reported a high level of unemployment, as high as 15% in recent months. We are frequently asked, "what is about Redding that people like?" and "what draws them to the area?" They say a picture is worth a thousand words

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Find a home or apartment for rent in Redding Ca or surrounding communities using this cool widget, see map of our local area below. Thanks to the low real estate prices, many people are planning to buy a house in Redding Ca in the near future, especially because rentals have gone up so much that you're almost b

We are excited to offer this seminar to homeowners throughout Shasta County. In addition to providing you with information on the selling process, our goal is to help you decide if this is the right time for you to sell. We will do this by providing you with relevant information regarding the escrow proces

(Revised February 2011) 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. This gorgeous gated community of about 208 homes was built in the 1990's and is home to some 350+ residents. The Vineyard attracts

(Revised February 2011) 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. This gorgeous gated community of about 208 homes was built in the 1990's and is home to some 350+ residents. The Vineyard attracts

I admit it, something weird is happening to me lately, must be February (the love month) when everyone talks about food and love. Food this, food that, love this, love that... Or maybe it's that I'm trying to shed some lbs's and it seems everywhere I look there's FOOD...(good food)...like these amazing Mexican chu

Recently Received Question About Selling in the Spring  Q. Chris and Maria, we live in a gated community for 55 plus residents here in Redding, CA. We've been talking about selling our house and would like to do that in the Spring if were going to do it...so what do we do next, any recommendations?

It wasn't too long ago when the word "foreclosure" was hardly part of our daily vocabulary, but how times change. Fast forward to 2011 and this term unfortunately has become a living reality for many Americans. It is a sad truth and a painful one too as we see this happening on a daily basis to people we kno

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~ LOVE ~ IS ~ IN ~ THE AIR ~ Valentine's Day in the North State | Suggestions for a romantic celebration! Chocolate, hearts, flowers, love notes, candle-light dinners....they all spell out Valentine's Day! Whether you're planning a low-key celebration or going extravagant, here's a list of ideas t

There was a time (not very long ago) where you couldn't buy much for $150,000 in Redding California. Today, you can buy a whole lot of house for under $150,000. We have put together this list of homes for sale in Redding, consisting of at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The link below provides you with approxima

2010 was a year when the media questioned whether home ownership is good for America and challenged federal initiatives that favor home ownership-including the mortgage interest deduction. We recently got an email from a prospective buyer in which he questioned whether he should buy a house now or wait a few more years

Celebrating the spirit of Christmas! We have teamed up with S.J. Denham Chrysler Jeep of Redding for this year's exciting Christmas Giveaway. It's a "Thank You" gift for your support and loyalty over the past years; whether it was

5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale If you're planning on selling your home in 2011, consider these five tips to get your home ready, doing so will increase its value and shorten your sales time. 1. Have a home inspection Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. For $250 t

 2011 VA County Loan Limits for High-Cost Counties The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the 2011 loan limits for the Loan Guaranty Home Loan Program. The new limits begin January 1, 2011, and run through September 30, 2011. VA has no maximum loan amount; however, loan limits are establish

WHERE IN REDDING CAN YOU FIND A CHRISTMAS TREE? If you haven't yet purchased a Christmas tree and you're not about to get your chain saw and head to the mountains, then this list is for you. We've put together this list of several Christmas Tree lots throughout Shasta County with the help of several of o

Visit Lewiston, CA Community Event Announcement HOLIDAY BRIDGE LIGHTING & FIREWORKS Saturday, November 27, 2010   The Lewiston Community Association and Lewiston Sparkies invite you to visit historic old town Lewiston for its annual Holiday Bridge Lighting & Fireworks

Many of homepowners who are at risk of default or who have defaulted on their mortgage believe that foreclosure is their only solution. The short answer is "no", there are there other options available. We have listed 6 other options available for Distressed Homeowners below, how can we help you? 1

The SHASTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is excited to once again present the Annual Christmas Decorating Contest DEADLINE: Friday, 12/3/10 JUDGING OF YOUR HOME'S CHRISTMAS DISPLAY TAKES PLACE ON MONDAY & TUESDAY, 12/