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Richard Goates ECO Broker Redding Ca Real Estate

Strawbale homes and tax rebates?

There appears to be a tax rebate for those that purchase straw to build their homes with. It's not much but hey, every little bit helps right? Different states have different rebate amounts. Strawbale construction is one of the best available for dampening noise (home built by freeway etc) insulation factor (many time the R Value of a traditional 2x6 wall) . There are many resources out there for gathering information and getting started on this exciting alternative building practice. Heres to all those the venture outside the walls...that do something different from the norm...that do something that is good for themselves AND the environment. Regards, Rick

CNET features another Algae to oil company that hopes to make a difference...

This story from CNET shares what could be, what can be and hopefully what will be in a large scale. Big oil has their eyes on this process and if there weren't so many of these bio tech companies popping up I be BIG oil would be trying to buy them all up!! Remember the 100 mph carburetor back about 25 years ago? NO? That's because a big oil company swooped in and purchased it from the inventor before it ever go any press or gained momentum!

Eco Bio Diesel from Algae

Solazyme unveils new way to make bio diesel from Algae.Micro algae takes a 150 million year process and reduces this to about 3 days! A green barrel of oil in 3 days...It is environmentally friendly.They feed sugar to the algae instead of giving them sunlight and thus speeds the process up.

Solar Diesel may be the way of the future...vegetation to fuel...cleaning burning and just BETTER.

Wow I hope they do well!!

Regards,

Rick Goates

ECO Broker

Redding Ca

96001

530-248-5627

Spring is here and we are seeing more activity in the Redding Ca Market...

The grass is green and the buyers are starting to come out in more force! We are still seeing many opportunities in the REO and Foreclosure markets if one is so inclined.We are seeing also multiple offers in the lowest priced market the under $225k arena.

We have some TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITIES in area's like Lake California where 40-50% of the homes on the market are either short sales or Foreclosures! If you don't mind the 30 drive into Redding this is a bargain shoppers paradise right now!

Regards

Rick Goates

ECO Broker

Redding Ca 96001

530-248-5627

Shortsales in Redding California on the rise....

Available MLS listed shorts today = 101 ranging in price from $108,000 to $579,000 If you have the patience and stomach for a short sale and are NOT in a hurry there are some bargains out there to choose from. Short sales can be time consuming and are known to make your stress level RISE if you are a type A personality...If you are not a type A then they may be for you...or you have a good stash of Rolaids!

We are seeing the regular inventory hover around 1680 homes active available after climbing up to over 1700 for a short time.Traditionally in the spring time there are more homes that hit the market but the inventory has not risen substantially signaling a slight recovery. The lower price ranges are active in the under $250k range with plenty of buyer activity on homes that are PRICED RIGHT.

The homes that are overpriced continue to sit and the sellers that are not getting any showings or offers should take note!!

There is a reason sellers of some properties are not having ANY showings...YOUR PRICE IS TOO HIGH!!!

Buyers want value more than ever before and are very aware of where the market is and where it may be heading for the next 6-12 months.

Sellers....do yourselves a favor if you have not had ANY showings....LOWER YOUR PRICES!!! If you truly want to sell that is...Buyers...hang tight and call for the deals that exist now!

Regards,

Rick Goates

ECO Broker

Redding Ca

96001

530-248-5627