Redding, CA

In the ever changing and evolving complex world of our global economy and our national economy, how has the profession of a Real Estate Agent or Realtor changed?

Are the older traditional methods still relevant with all the technological changes in our Industry? Has social networking resulted in a division from traditional real estate and that of the latest trending technology solutions for real estate?

With the new mobile solutions that allow us to basically do most of our business on our cell phones, to using video and pod casting for better ways to communicate with our Consumer along with the creation of better websites that provide the Consumer with the tools they can use to better learn about local, national and global real estate markets, have we left the majority of Realtors and Real Estate Agents behind?

My personal opinion while qualifying the fact that I am a "Technologist" and have been so for longer than I care to share is that the answer would be NO. Real estate is and will always be a "relationship-based" profession. A good agent with a mature business and who has lived and worked within his or her community for a long time can be just as successful as those Real Estate Agents and Realtors who are using every leading edge technology solution.

I would encourage all agents to invest in learning how technology can better help you in your business, however I will always know that it is the work we do on behalf of our clients that enables us to remain in business and to continue to build our business. Relationship is everything in our Industry and the REAL in Real Estate Agent means connection to helping our clients reach their goals and staying in touch on both a personal and professional level.

The job does not end when the keys change hands. That's the REAL part of being a Real Estate Agent!

I am Jeanean Gendron, your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. You can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone.

Here are the city of Redding and Shasta County demographics and links to the many things available to the people who live The Shasta Lifestyle here in Redding and Shasta County. Enjoy! Shasta County, Land area is 3,785.2 square miles, Density 47.4 people per square mile, versus California Density at 217.2 people per square mile. Population (2006 estimate): 179,951. House Hold Income: Median $37,696, Persons below poverty is 13.4% and Home ownership rate is 66.1%. Education: High School graduates: 83.3% of adults 25 and up. Bachelor’s degree is 16.6% of adults 25+ Redding, population is 90,033 (in 2000), incorporated in 1887. Average temperature in January is 55 and average July temperature is 98.

Information Links for Recreation and County and City Resources: Shasta County: A Guide to Shasta County ~ Shasta County Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan Shasta County Guide to Recreation ~ California State Parks - Shasta Cascade ~ City of Redding Information Center ~ Turtle Bay Museum ~ Redding Convention Center ~ Cascade Theatre Schreder Planetarium ~ Turtle Bay Exploration Park ~ Shasta State Historica Park ~ Sacramento River Trail/Caldwell Park ~ Sacramento River Trail Map Redding Community Services ~ Shasta County Library ~ Shasta Historical Society

Visit my main real estate website that provides you with the ability to Search the MLS and to set up an account so that you can save searches and select favorite properties. I also have many saved searches for you to take advantage of. There are saved City Searches and Community Searches. We also save Foreclosure Listings and Short Sale Listings.

Visit and learn more about The Shasta Lifestyle and the experience of living here in Shasta County.

Here are my blog sites:

Redding Properties and Land

New Homes Shasta County

Redding Elegant Homes

The Redding Golf Lifestyle

Owning Your First Home

Short Sale Help for Sellers

Jeanean Gendron ~ I love Redding and Shasta County, California

530 276-7417

We're often asked this question by friends, family and clients and while it's important to clarify that not all homes hit bottom at the same time, if we look purely at local MLS numbers and current market activity, we can safely say that Redding's Real Estate market in general has seen the bottom.

The decline of home values has slowed down in our area and our "pending" sales continue to increase every month...causing sales activity to remain solid. A recent index by Zillow, indicated that Redding's home values for the month of September were up 0.1% compared to August and down 20.6% compared to September 2008. In one of their recent surveys, we see that 84% of homeowners believe their home has reached bottom. Some interesting statistics in this survey indicate that:

• 41% think their home's value will increase in the next six months
• 43% think their home's value will stay the same
• 17% think their home's value will decrease

Experts in our industry are reporting favorable home prices in many parts of the country, including our home state of California. Bidding wars you say? Yes. Prices so good that they have ignited bidding wars as first-time buyers compete with investors for many of the same foreclosed properties. It's been years since we've seen property values so low that people (normally not investors) are investing in great neighborhoods and creating some positive cash flow for themselves.

On the other hand, one must also consider several external elements before speculating on how soon home values will begin to appreciate again.Some of these factors include but are not limited to;

• The economy
• Unemployment
• National Issues
• Consumer Confidence

With all that being said, I personally believe we have hit bottom here inthe beautiful North State, but I'm staying realistic to the fact that it will take at least a decade if not longer for home values toreach double-digit appreciation. To say that we are at a turning point is more accurate, and that dear friend, is good news!

Got questions pertaining to real estate? Visit our website.

Chris and Maria Jeantet, Realtors
Redding, CA
Coldwell Banker C&C Properties
(530) 510-8880

We are so excited about this year's Christmas Show here in Redding! We bought our tickets and now we can hardly contain ourselves, you'd think we were five years old! Afterall, isn't that what Christmas is all about, being a child again!

Christmas is the most magical time of the year, and nothing brings the magic of the season alive like A Cascade Christmas right here in our little town of Redding! This dance spectacular by the Dance Project continues to be a huge hit for the local community. Lavish costumes, precision choreography and beautiful backdrops will transport the entire family into a world where sugarplums dance, ice skaters waltz, and Santa's elves make children's dreams come true....oh I can hardly wait!

Opening Thanksgiving weekend for an 8 performance run, A Cascade Christmas is affordably priced so the whole family can attend this captivating and heartwarming holiday show, but get your tickets and holiday gift certificates early!

Tickets range from $10 - $25, call Cascade Theatre Box Office by phone at (530) 243-8877 or 1-877-646-4849.

JDPower has awarded Keller Williams Realty with the exclusive honor of taking care of the buyers out there like no one else!

In a Buyers market picking the Realtor that knows how to get the job done and find you the home of your dreams while make the transaction go smoothly is priceless...

We have all heard about the real estate experience from Hell and you seldom hear about that "great real estate experience" but it's nice to see that credit has been given where credit is due!

Oh course it is always the individual agent/Broker that actually matters as that is who is helping you not the entire company but the company is a representation of it's agents...and in this case, a great representation.

This is the second year in a row that Keller Williams Realty has been recognized!

Contact me today should you wish to have the experience of a real estate Broker at your side?

Regards,

Richard Goates

WEBSITE

530-248-5627

Servicing the greater Redding/Palo Cedro/Bella Vista/Millville and outlying area's of Shasta County Ca.

2009 Home Buyer and Seller Study Award Recipient Keller Williams

Harsh winter weather and inevitable spring storms wreak havoc on roofs, a home's first line of defense against Mother Nature. Snow, driving rain, hail and even exposure to direct sunlight are hard on roofs. The National Roofing Contractors' Association (NRCA) recommends that homeowners conduct seasonal roof inspections and be aware of their material options in case their roofs ever require repair or replacement. The following tips from CertainTeed, a leader in the roofing industry, will help our readers keep a discerning eye on their biggest asset overhead.

Checking your roof for repairs each fall is good ay to prevent expensive damages that come from improper roof maintenance. Cleaning your gutters should be part of this process, and can be dangerous, both should only be done by a licensed professional.

*The NRCA says that each spring and fall, homeowners should clean debris from their gutters, check roof shingles for damage, inspect the areas around chimneys and pipes, and check walls and ceilings inside the home for water damage.

*Shingles that are buckled, curled, blistered or missing an excessive amount of granules are likely at the end of their lives. CertainTeed recommends homeowners avoid potential falls from the rooftop and use a pair of binoculars to inspect from the ground for missing, torn or worn shingles, or better yet, consult a professional roofing contractor.

*Heightened frequency of severe weather patterns has popularized weather-resistant roofing shingles. Several designer shingles and products by CertainTeed are available with wind warranty coverage up to 110 miles per hour(mph).

*Many shingles are now engineered for impact resistance and can withstand the impact of a 2 inch steel ball dropped from a height of 20 feet without cracking. Because of this durability, homeowners who have impact-resistant shingles installed may be eligible for insurance premium reductions depending on the location of their properties and their insurer. CertainTeed offers the most extensive selection of impact-resistant roofing products in the industry.

-Information provided by a local experienced roofer: Dan Wait of Wait Roofing and Seamless Gutters at 530-221-3223.