Did you know that out of 321 listings that have sold (closed escrow) since January 1, 2010, 136 of them were REO’s (Real Estate Owned By The Bank) or foreclosures? Yep, that is almost one in three homes that have sold so far this year!
Our current market has a large number of distress [...]

Residential Listings: There are currently 1,538  (down from 1,547 last week and 1,555 two weeks ago) and another 497 (up from 490 last week and 469 one month ago). So far this year there have been 801 sold listings in the MLS database and in June so far there have been 100 sold listings recorded.  Home sales trends for the last [...]

Well its that time of year again…driving around this weekend it appeared that there was a garage sale on every corner.  If you are thinking of hosting one soon, click here to see a video on how to make sure that YOUR garage sale is the first one people will want to go to!  You’ll [...]

I often now receive inquires about home staging, from home sellers all over the country, that typically start by asking a question such as, “Can you give me a little information on how staging works and what staging a home costs?” Since so many start their inquiry with the same question, I thought it would [...]

So my home selling pets, would you like to pick a house stager but are not sure which in the bunch to hire? Plus does the fact that when you think about it, it seems like there are more and more people becoming Home Stagers almost overnight?
Well, you are right; it can be a tough [...]

I just wanted to take a moment to discuss a SHORT SALE as many people that we encounter in the Redding area have no clue what it actually means. 
A “short sale” is when someone who owns a home (financed by a bank) is allowed to sell the home for less than the current amount owed [...]

5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market
1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you’ll be able to make repairs before [...]

Make sure you choose a REALTOR® who will provide top-notch service and meet your unique needs.
1. How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate — like many other professions — is mostly learned on the job.
2. How many homes [...]

The latest craze in real estate as most know is to complete DIY projects, saving time and money for the homeowner.  This is true in many instances but follow a couple rules: take your time and don’t cut corners and decorate for the masses if you are planning to sell anytime soon.  What I mean [...]

TO HOME WARRANTY OR NOT?
In today’s strained economy homebuyers are looking for ways to save money when it comes to their real estate transaction.  While it may seem as if purchasing a Home Warranty may be a “luxury” for your real estate purchase, it is more like insurance against many costly repairs that could be [...]