240Tehama County Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/California/Tehama-County.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2009-11-30T18:30:00-06:00In a new article on CNNMoney.com, Les Christie explains how first-time homebuyers are leading the housing market back from the brink. "47% of all Americans who purchased homes this year had not owned one during the previous three years...up from 41% ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/11/30/let-s-hear-it-for-the-freshmen.aspx2009-11-30T18:30:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/11/30/let-s-hear-it-for-the-freshmen.aspxtax creditfirst time buyersAccording to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), pending home sales rose again, marking eight consecutive monthly gains – the longest streak since measurement began in 2001. You might say, "of course they rose, there's nowhere to ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/11/11/good-news-for-people-who-like-numbers.aspx2009-11-11T16:18:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/11/11/good-news-for-people-who-like-numbers.aspxtax credithome salesYou've heard about the $8,000 tax credit for first time homebuyers, or FTHBs (for those of you who hadn't heard- there's an $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers. Now you're caught up!), and maybe you grumbled, 'What about me?? ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/11/5/tax-credits-not-just-for-the-freshmen-anymore.aspx2009-11-05T13:13:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/11/5/tax-credits-not-just-for-the-freshmen-anymore.aspxtax creditfirst time buyerslongtime residentsThe most recent quarterly report of market trends for Shasta County shed light on what's happening and what it all means. -Homes priced at $250,000 and below continue to drive the market, while the $500,000+ range is keeping quiet. -The actual inventory ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/11/2/market-trends-and-news-you-can-use.aspx2009-11-02T17:33:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/11/2/market-trends-and-news-you-can-use.aspxtax creditmarket trends(I know, I know, The Great Pumpkin hasn't even risen yet, and I dare use the S word!! but it's all in the spirit of helpfulness and preparation, so read on.) There are a variety of ways to make your home a little more green and a little less red ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/10/29/the-year-santa-wore-green.aspx2009-10-29T16:52:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/10/29/the-year-santa-wore-green.aspxgreen tipsholidaysForget lucky number 7 or 3 or, for those who insist on being contrary, 13. The new "it" number is 620, especially if you've got your eye on that homey three-bedroom tudor down the street. According to the California Association of Realtors ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/10/27/is-your-lucky-number-620.aspx2009-10-27T14:38:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/10/27/is-your-lucky-number-620.aspxlendingmortgagecredit scoreAccording to an article in the LA Times, that flood of foreclosures throughout California, as prophesied by so many, may not happen. Not if the banks continue to move away from the 'shoot first, ask questions later' system of foreclosing. According ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/10/21/on-banks-floods-and-foreclosures.aspx2009-10-21T15:46:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/10/21/on-banks-floods-and-foreclosures.aspxlendingforclosuresOh boy do we love October around here! Autumn in the North State is about as beautiful as it gets, crisp weather, colorful trees, and the holidays peeking from around the corner. Redding is also a huge supporter of ‘Think Pink’ and *** Cancer ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/10/21/redding-gets-colorful.aspx2009-10-21T15:23:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/10/21/redding-gets-colorful.aspxYes, Redding is known as “the hottest place ever oh my gosh it’s the surface of the sun why would anyone want to live there it’s so hot all the time only heat inhuman heat what is with those people???” And we defend it. Over and ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/10/21/the-giddy-transition.aspx2009-10-21T15:18:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/10/21/the-giddy-transition.aspxJust about every company in the U.S. has an ‘if you lose your job’ program on the books to encourage consumer confidence in their brand. Hyundai will take your car back, but then you won’t have your car, and it certainly won’t give ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/safety-in-letters.aspx2009-09-30T11:27:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/safety-in-letters.aspxAnnouncementsBuyer InformationGeneral News…well, it COULD be. According to a survey by the California Association of Realtors, nearly 40 percent of recent first-time home buyers said they would not have purchased a home if the federal tax credit for first-time home buyers was not offered. ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/time-is-on-my-side.aspx2009-09-30T11:25:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/time-is-on-my-side.aspxBuyer InformationGeneral NewsOkay, maybe not EXACTLY, just in the sense that the fewer your attempts at selling a home for a certain price, the better. If you list and sell without having to lower your asking price, hole in one! Only have to lower your price one? Birdie! Twice? Par! ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/on-how-real-estate-is-exactly-like-golf.aspx2009-09-30T11:24:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/on-how-real-estate-is-exactly-like-golf.aspxBuyer InformationSeller InformationGeneral NewsWildfires are an unfortunate reality of living in California. In the last few years the Golden State’s reputation has shifted from ‘earthquake territory’ to ‘fire country’. So what happens when you’re selling or buying ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/when-your-deal-goes-up-in-smoke.aspx2009-09-30T11:22:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/when-your-deal-goes-up-in-smoke.aspxBuyer InformationSeller InformationGeneral Newsweather in ReddingHave you ever wondered why some agents, myself included, put “REALTOR®” on their correspondence and some don’t? Bragging, basically. There is a difference between a real estate agent and a Realtor®. Only real estate licensees ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/an-agent-by-any-other-name.aspx2009-09-30T11:21:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/an-agent-by-any-other-name.aspxBuyer InformationSeller InformationGeneral NewsThere is an abundance of lists going around these days, but we made one of the GOOD ones. According to Matthew Woolsey of Forbes.com, Redding landed at number 8 of the ten U.S. cities best positioned for a housing recovery. TOP TEN PEOPLE!! If this were ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/8-is-great.aspx2009-09-30T11:20:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/8-is-great.aspxBuyer InformationGeneral News(no, we’re talking Detroit) There are three reasons why now is the OPTIMUM time to be a first-time homebuyer. (who knew now was optimum for anything besides bad news?!) 1. Low Interest Rates. As in, lowest in THIRTY SEVEN years. Give or take a few ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/the-big-three.aspx2009-09-30T11:18:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/the-big-three.aspxBuyer InformationGeneral NewsLook out mortgage fraud, we’re coming for you with dollar bills blazing. On May 20, President Obama signed a Congressional bill authorizing the FBI, the Justice Department, the Secret Service and the U.S. Postal Service a combined $500 million in ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/going-f-e-r-a-l-on-mortgage-scammers.aspx2009-09-30T11:13:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/9/30/going-f-e-r-a-l-on-mortgage-scammers.aspxGeneral NewsThere is a glut in the market right now. Which is amazing news for those of you who have suffered the indignity in recent years of seeing the home of your dreams get snatched up at the last second by a better offer. As most of you know, our current market ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/2/4/why-now-is-actually-a-good-time-to-buy.aspx2009-02-04T12:59:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/2/4/why-now-is-actually-a-good-time-to-buy.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsBuyer InformationThe next few days, we’re reported to have some pretty amazing weather in store for us. Highs in the mid 70’s, a nice light breeze, and plenty of sunshine. Normally around this time the high is 58 with a good chance you’re going to get ...http://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/2/4/redding-weather-mostly-sunny-with-a-chance-of-pennsylvania.aspx2009-02-04T12:54:00-06:00Jerry Bakerhttp://www.reddinglistings.com/blogs/jerry_baker/archive/2009/2/4/redding-weather-mostly-sunny-with-a-chance-of-pennsylvania.aspxAnnouncementsCommunity Information