Yesterday the California Senate voted 21-15 to approve legislation that would relieve the tax liability of California homeowners from who have had forgiven debt from a foreclosure or short sale.  The bill will make changes to the state�

One of the most important marketing tools you have to sell a home are the photographs.  Sometimes we “share” funny photos we find in the Shasta County MLS and have decided to add the “Bad MLS Photo” series to our Blog.  We’ve saved several photos over the years and figured it’s time to start sha

Redding home sales were relatively flat when compared to February last year.   February 2010 had 56 home sales reported in the Shasta County MLS compared to 2009’s 57 homes. The median sales price for Redding homes was $243,246, just slightly higher than last year’s price of $241,054. Price per square

Well cared for Redding home with great views of wooded greenbelt from deck. Nice interior with lots of upgrades tile floors, crown molding, interior doors, HVAC system, kitchen appliances, and windows. Great cur

Amazing Mtn views from giant picture windows. This Happy Valley home has an open floor plan w/ formal dining, indoor laundry w/ folding area, large family room, oversized hallway w/built in shelving, as well as cu

Manufactured home in Cottonwood with permanent foundation on just over 10 acres. Property has a seasonal creek running through it and a few small outbuildings.  Plenty of room for your toys. Lots of priv

Super clean home with a pool in a great neighborhood. Wraparound deck and views of snow capped mountains. Master suite has attached bath and private deck. Large Family Rm. has wood flooring, fireplace with French doors opening to th

Centrally located Redding home with many upgrades including laminate flooring, dual pane windows, new fixtures and ceiling fans. Large back yard with gated RV or boat parking on the side.

Rural setting with no utilities. Hillside lot with trees close to the town of Big Bend in Shasta County.

Horse Trail Riders and Hunters Delight Hunters – Deer Zone X3A, 114 Acres of recreational property surrounded by BLM lands. Easy access. Located near the community of Little Valley. Ride Forever and explore the many treasures

Opportunity is waiting for the discerning Buyer. Vacant Redding Lot with a fantastic view of the Lassen Range. Close to Shasta & Simpson colleges, Redding shopping centers and easy freeway access.

Newer Cottonwood four-plex, each unit is 1,100 sq ft with three bedrooms, two and a half baths, single car garages and washer & dryer hookups. Kitchens are equipped with dishwasher, refrigerator & gas r

As a veteran of processing over 100 short sales in Redding and Shasta County I can tell you; sometimes things just don’t add up.  Many times I’ve seen banks turn down offers and later sell the property after foreclosure for less than our original offer.  How can this be?  It just doesn’t make sense, or does it?

Gorgeous views of Lassen and Redding city lights from existing building site. New well & septic system installed. Well produces approximately 20 gpm of good water according to seller. Private setting nestled in the trees yet clo

Redding homes sales were up when compared to last January, however price per square foot and the median home price continue to decline. The Shasta County MLS has 63 homes sold in Redding for January 2010 and 55 for January ’09.  The average sold price per square foot for Jan ’10 was $127 compared to $137 this

Seller will also consider renting home for $1,100 month to month. Biggest floor plan in Shasta Hills, very open with island kitchen, large family room, laundry room, master suite with jetted tub and covered patio.  Enjoy all th

Owner Will Carry. Near Redding yet a world away in the timber. Near the mountain community of Oak Run at 3,200 Ft elevation. Power and phone available. Tall Pine and Fir trees. This would work as primary or second get away residence. J

Very well maintained home in family park! Upgrades in 2006 & 2007 include new water heater & new water pipes and 30 yr roof. New carpet/kitchen vinyl, exterior paint, gutters and awnings in 2003. 

Let’s make a trade…affordability for some TLC! Quiet Westwood neighborhood, fireplace, attached garage and a large backyard with greenbelt for privacy.

Nice size home on a large lot, plenty of upgrades including solid surface counters and newer A/C unit. Quite setting with elbow room plus room for your R/Vs, boats or…

Very clean Country Heights home with a spacious floor plan that includes a large kitchen with lots of cabinetry, breakfast nook, formal dining, spacious living room and indoor laundry. Large back yard with covered patio.

ForeclosureRadar a website that tracks California foreclosures, issued its monthly California Foreclosure Report for December 2009. Foreclosure activity dropped dramatically in December, especially when looked at on a daily average basis. For example while Notices of Default

Convenient location close to Hilltop shopping and walking trails. Spacious floor plan with large covered patio and paved RV parking.

Better than new, with must see mountain views from the covered deck, living room, master bedroom, kitchen and dining area. Spacious floor plan includes large family room, dining area attached to kitchen, formal dining, indoor laundry a

Popular Meridian Pointe subdivision. The kitchen is the hub of an open floor plan; cathedral ceilings & crown molding complete the modern look. Enjoy views from the kitchen, dining room and redwood deck. Greenbelt offers privacy for

Spacious custom home, over 2600 sq. feet. Entertainer’s kitchen,granite & tile, island with sink, walk-in pantry. Split floor plan-4 bedroom 3 bath w/sep in-law. Fireplace, covered patio, large yard & view of mountains

Nice setting in the trees on over 25 acres! Newer 1800 sq ft home – cathedral ceilings, crown molding & open kitchen with island. Separate den/dining plus large family rm with wood stove. Master suite includes Roman tub,

Custom Log Home built on 4.86 acres.

After adjusting for this difference in days we find little month-over-month change in the statistics, with the exception of Notices of Trustee Sale which declined 13.4 percent, Cancellations which rose 40.0 percent and Sales to 3rd Parties which rose 8.0 percent on a daily average basis.

Nearly all market indicators point to positive signs that housing conditions are beginning to moderate from the free falling days of the past few years, and even foreclosure statistics now support that notion. The pace of foreclosures slowed again in October for the third month in a row, RealtyTrac reported Thursday.

The U.S. House of Representatives decided Thursday to extend and expand the federal homebuyer tax credit. The legislation passed with a vote of 403 to 12. It cleared the Senate Wednesday, with unanimous approval. President Obama is expected to pen his name to the bill on Friday. The $8,000 tax incentive for first-time home

Fannie Mae announced Thursday that it is implementing a program under which qualifying homeowners facing foreclosure will be able to remain in their homes as renters if they voluntary transfer the property deed back to the lender.

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