Archive for September, 2008
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”
Charles Dickens could have been talking about today. How do you percieve this market? Tragedy or opportunity? How you answer that question can make all the difference.
I believe that the time is right to shop for your Retirement Home. As the market bottoms out you can be sure that the truly desirable properties, those with spectacular views or waterfront homes, will be the first to increase in price. By not acting soon you risk missing the chance to buy in your desired location. Imagine the possibilities! You can find great values on everything from mountain cabins to SoCal beach homes. No need to limit yourself to one location or community with a retirement home. Even if retirement is a ways off the current market may allow you to rent at close to or actual positive cash flow. Don’t know where the best values are? No worries, we keep in touch with some of the best Realtors from San Diego to Seattle and will be happy to put you in touch.
Sphere: Related ContentTaj Mahal at The Cascade
Taj Mahal will be performing at Redding’s Cascade Theatre next Friday, Sept. 26th. at 7:30 P.M.
The visit by this multiple Grammy Award winner is further evidence of just how far our community has come as a venue for top level performers. JPR Performace Series Concerts at the Cascade are a true joy. I grew up going to large arena and stadium concerts and while I must to confess to having some great times the intimate nature of a concert in a beautifully renovated theatre is much more appealing. Every seat in the Cascade allows you to see and hear the performers clearly.
Time is Right for Free Wi-Fi
Looking for free Wi-Fi in Redding? Keep looking. There are only a handful of truly free Wi-Fi hotspots in our town.
Searching for a list of Wi-Fi hotspots turns up many more pay for access than open access locations. In that regard we are lagging behind a number of more forward thinking cities in California. The State of California Wi-Fi Hot Spot directory includes a list of towns who have made the commitment to offer their citizens and visitors free public Internet access. Why don’t we have this service in our town? A search of the City of Redding website reveals no mention of Wi-Fi.
Our City leaders have shown tremendous foresight in establishing an expanding system of trails and parks and the redevelopment of downtown Redding is a source of great community pride. We need to take advantage of our commitment to outdoor living and recreation. Imagine what providing free Wi-Fi at the Convention Center and Turtle Bay, the Downtown Redding Mall, Caldwell Park and South City Park/City Hall would bring to our City.
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Beware the New Roof!
In order to sell at the highest possible price and to avoid problems in escrow Sellers often repair or replace obvious defects on homes prior to listing the property for sale. In most cases this is good for everyone involved. The Seller has an attractive home to market and the buyer has a “move in ready” home with no big ticket items needed after closing escrow. A “win-win” right? Not always.
Beware the new roof! Roofing, if installed incorrectly, can lead to big problems when wet weather or winds come around. Homeowner installed roofing may look good but unless they know what they are doing is definitely skin deep beauty. Shingles improperly spaced or incorrectly weaved are bound to fail. Most likely this will happen at 2 A.M. on a weekend during a monsoon. Until you have seen water pouring out of the ceiling at a light fixture you can’t really appreciate how much damage this can cause.
If the house you are thinking of buying has a new roof ask to see the building permit and professional installation invoice. If the seller can’t supply both it is critical that you get a professional to inspect the work. This is not at all uncommon. In the last year alone we have discovered three “new” roofs that needed either repair or replacement.
Sphere: Related ContentCan $250 drag you away from the TV?
If you are out and about today make sure to stop by one (or all) of our Super Sunday Event open houses for the chance to win $250! I know we are going head to head with the first week of the NFL but do like I do, use the TiVo. I promise I won’t tell you the scores if you promise not to tell me!
Sandee and I are holding two open houses today. From 11 to 1 we will be at 980 Sierra Vista in Sunset Terrace. This house has ton’s of potential and is located in one of Redding’s most sought after established neighborhoods. Our other open house will be from 2 to 4 at 3329 Old Lantern in River Ridge. This “hardly lived in” house was built in 2006 by Ochoa & Shehan. An energy efficient Earth Advantage home it has numerous upgrades and mountain views from the landscaped back yard. Hope to see you there!
By the way, if you or anyone you know is thinking of selling their home they can take advantage of our marketing program to stand out from the crowd. Just let us know and we will be sure follow up.
Sphere: Related ContentBuying REO’s, a Happy Story
Why do we Love Our Job? Well, there are lot’s of reasons actually. When Sandee and I decided a number of years ago to “put both feet in the water” and concentrate exclusively on Real Estate we knew we would be walking away from guaranteed paychecks, 401k’s, medical insurance and all the other securities that we had built up and embark on a totally new journey. In hindsight it is one of the best decisions we have ever made. One look at the smiles on Mike and Iva Deane’s faces should tell you everything you need to know!
Mike and Iva Deane were blessed with great timing and we were blessed with the opportunity to play a part in their story. Recently they were featured in an article by David Benda and Andreas Fuhrmann published on the front page of the Record Searchlight titled ” Bargains Lift Home Sales”. The icing on this cake? The same day Mike closed escrow on his new house we put his old house in escrow!
Is it any wonder we love our jobs? We get to be a part of this experience over and over! If you are ready to take advantage of the opportunities that this market presents please Contact Us. We would Love to hear from you!
Sphere: Related ContentCulture Shock - Nights at the Museum
Heads up to anyone looking for a cool way to spend a Friday evening in Redding. The first Friday of every month Turtle Bay Museum is open after hours for “Culture Shock“, an eclectic mix of cultural programing including art, music, lively lectures and much more! Tonight’s Culture Shock is titled “CSI Crime Scene (Mis) Information. You are invited to put on your cynic’s cap and join Culture Shock and Crime Scene Technician Mike Darling of The Redding Police Department to debunk misinformation from television crime shows.” Enjoy Original American roots music by the Jim Dyar Band. Hang out at from 7 to 10 PM, only $4 for members and $5 for nonmembers. See you there!
Sphere: Related ContentClimbing Everest and Your Personal Journey
Inspirational Speaker and Fitness Coach Laurie Bagley will be speaking at The Spiritual Enrichment Center in Redding on Wednesday, October 29 at 7:30 PM. If you have ever had the opportunity to spend time with Laurie and hear of her incredible experiences you can’t help but but be motivated and inspired. Anyone interested in making their personal dreams become a reality should plan on attending.
Laurie will be presenting a seminar about motivation, dedication and manifesting even difficult goals and dreams that is sure to inspire you, excite you and get you going on dreaming big and making the dream a reality.
Laurie’s story is compelling. She is one of only a handful of Women to successfully summit Mount Everest and uses that experience to illustrate the joyful rewards of goal setting. Through her climb which she called “ Climb for the Children” she was able to raise money and awareness for the “untouchable children” in India. Laurie continues her humanitarian efforts by supporting KIRF, the Kirwin International Relief Foundation, with a portion of all her speaking fees going to help others help themselves in a respectful and environmentally sustainable manner. Cost to attend is only $15 for what may truly be a life changing event. Hope to see you there!
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