Jeanean Gendron, Your Shasta County Real Estate Specialist: November 2008

I love Lake Redding Park and Caldwell Park. They are the heart and center of the beauty of Redding. I actually just plain love Redding and Shasta County for that matter. We've always got somewhere to go and something to do that is of interest and includes beauty. Lake Redding sits on right on the Sacramento River and provides that perfect place to get near the water and take a stroll are sit and enjoy a picnic and get your fill of the water. I've always loved being near the water and need it now and again. This is one of our favorite places and it has many things artist love to look at photograph, sketch, paint or just groove on....dating myself here!

Lake Redding is located right off Market Street and Quartz Hill Rd.

I think I love the Train Tressle more than anything. Someday soon I'm going there with my sketch pad for a future oil painting. It's forming in my oversized brain.

This Pavillion is available for parties and family gathering. Very pictureque.

Walk along the river and sit a spell. It doesn't get much better than this. My dog Ginger loves this walk and sit exercise. She gets to smell all the doggie internet smells here in this spot.

Can't help myself with this Trestle....it calls to me. Some would think it ugly....but I love it!

Picture perfect is the essense of Lake Redding and Caldwell Park.

Other spots are green and beautiful. There's plenty of room for picnics and playing ball.

I am Jeanean Gendron, your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. I can be reached at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our websites to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

My husband and I have been doing some work for a group in our office and one of the members who has lived in Redding for a long time told us of a great place near our home to see the Salmon on Clear Creek. Clear Creek comes from Whiskeytown Lake is released there. I flows South and eventually enters the Sacramento River. From the Sacramento the Salmon enter to spawn. We took a trip out there this last weekend. I took a few photos to share.

This is the Canyon as it flows South. The sides are steep and dangerous.

Craggy and goregous, Clear Creek looking North as it flows from Whisketown Creek.

Still looking North but more downward.

Here is what we came for....two Salmon spawning. It's great however, it is sad. There use to be many more. Our friend said we would see twenty fish. We only saw two.

Another view...it's a bit hard to see them...they are brown and in the very center. We could see them perfectly. It was beautiful to watch.

This is the map of Clear Creek. At the very top it leaves or is released from Whiskeytown and flows down to the Sacramento. We are actually only about 10 miles from Redding.

I am Jeanean Gendron, your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. You can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our website to learn more about Redding and Shasta Couny Real Estate.

The art of getting the short sale approved is evolving. We as agents see new and better ways to service the seller and the bank. In my opinion, this is a very good thing. Agents are collaborating on how to best get a short sale approved and sharing techniques.

I am still doing a good number of short sales and I still have a 100% close rate except for the one I turned over to a negotiation company. I am seeing the process improving for the agents. We are learning the ropes and improving how we work the short sale. We are collaborating on techniques and improved ways to get the best offer for the seller and the bank.

With the addition of the Short Sale Addendum for California, we improved how we can handle short sales. The Addendum provides the seller with an "Out" if a better contract comes along. This is a good thing. As we accept and I repeat (ACCEPT) an offer and open an escrow, we have typically only worked that one short sale. As other people continued to call, we told them it was pending. We are now understanding that we can continue to accept offers and open another escrow and therefore send a new and better offer to the bank. I talked with an agent the other day who has three escrows open and is waiting to hear from the bank on which offer they will accept.

I have currently been holding and working offers to send the best to the bank and if another offer comes along that is better, I've communicated this to the bank. My fellow agent is doing a better job, however and by opening another escrow and sending it to the bank, he is one step closer to helping the bank accept and close the best offer for the seller and the bank.The Bank LOVES to have an open escrow so they can go and close. The shorter the escrow period the better.

Whenever I hear from agents, I always explain how I work the short sales. I also write about it and provide the process strategy. The short sale is the best tool we have going right now for helping the real estate market recover. Sharing information on short sales with other agents only makes sense. What goes around comes around and in speaking with this agent I have worked with before and with whom I have a great deal of respect for, he shared with me how he's handling multiple offers on short sales....good offers that is. This was great news for me because it gives me a viable means to send a better offer along to the bank.

It is also resulting in Buyers offering their best offer and terms. It's a good thing!

I am Jeanean Gendron, your Redding and Shasta County Real Estate Specialist. I can be reached at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our website and learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

There are a number of incentives currently to help First Time Home Buyers consider owning their first home. With the 2008 Housing Stimulus Legislation and the Tax Credit established for First Time Home Buyers buying between April 9, 2008 - July 1, 2009. The window of opportunity is small.

With the additional of Down Payment Assistance Programs locally supported by the Cities of Redding, Anderson and Shasta Lake and the declining market values in our local area, all these elements combine to provide attractive opportunity for First Time Home Buyers.

The $7,500 tax credit it available for First Time Home Buyers only and is defined as a Buyer who has not owned a home during the past three years. You must be a U.S. citizen. The home must be used as a principal residence.

Home Buyers who file as single or head-of-household taxpayers can claim the full $7,500 credit if their adjusted gross income (AGI) is less than $75,000. The price of the purchasesd property must be $75,000 or more to receive the full credit, otherwise the tax credit would be 10% of sales price.

For married couples filing jointly, the income limit doubles to $150,000. Single or head of household taxpayers who ear between $75,000 and $95,000 are eligible to receive a partial first-time home buyer tax credit.

Married couples filing jointly who earn between $150,000 and $170,000 are eligible to receive a partial first time home buyer tax credit.

The credit is not available for single taxpayers whose AGI is greater than $95,000 and married couples filing jointly with an AGI exceeding $170,000.

The tax credit is an interest-free loan that must be repaid over 15 years The minimum payment must be 15 equal annual installments. An example would be $7,500 tax credit would be $500 each year for 15 years. A Home Buyer must begin repaying the the loan two years after claiming the tax credit.

If the Home Owner sells the home for a profit and there is a remaining credit, then the homeowner is required to repay the remaining credit during the tax year of the home sale.

If you would like to learn more about owning your first home and taking advantage of the programs available to help you own your first home, we will be offering First Time Home Buyer Seminars. Call for details and registration. I would also be happy to talk with you about the programs available to you.

You can also find more information at www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com or www.irs.gov . This information is provided for general awareness only and is not intended for the purpose of providing legal, accounting, tax advice of any kind. Please consult with your tax professional for complete details.

I am Jeanean Gendron, your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. You can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our website to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

Windsor Estates is one of Redding's sweetess communities nestled along the northern higher elevation of Shasta Lake and offering spectaular views of the all three mountain ranges. The crown jewel is Mount Shasta standing boldly to the North. The sky seems bigger out in Windsor Estates. You have diverse wildlife and migrating birds all year long. You have a private and seclude community to enjoy The Shasta Lifestyle!

For the End of October we have the following Market Data on Windsor Estates

5 Actives - Median Price $299,900, 3 Pending Sales - Median Price $$229,000 - 20 Closed - Median Price $265,900. Overall Median Price is $267,500.

While this is a larger community, we are seeing a very reasonable square foot price for this community within Redding. The average sold price per sqare foot for Windsor Estates has been $176.27 per square foot with an Average Days On Market of 101 as of the end of October.

We see this community holding value better than others. It is a new subdivsion and diverse with medium to large homes. New homes are currently still being built in this subdivision. The combination of high quality construction, newer construction and a premier location make this community a good investment.

Windsor Estates remains to be one of Redding's most prestigious communities with wonderful lifestyle amenities, access and views of the Mountain Ranges with the opportunity to enjoy the Shasta Lifestyle!

Windsor Estates is:

• 21 Minutes and 13.15 miles from the Redding Airport,
• 14 Minutes and 6.92 miles from Mercy Hospital,
• 11 Minutes and 5.98 miles from Downtown Redding,
• 8 Minutes and 4.81 miles from Turtle Bay Exploration Park,
• 11 Minutes and 5.99 miles to the Cascade Theatre, and
• 9 Minutes and 6.18 miles to the Redding Convention Center.
• 58 Minutes and 55.72 miles from Mount Shasta.
• 2 Hours and 35 Minutes and 167.92 miles from Sacramento, CA.
• 3 Hours and 6 Minutes and 155.76 miles from Eureka, CA.

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 proverty 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  

I am Jeanean Gendron your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. You can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our website to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate. Luxury Homes, All MLS Listings by Price, Jeanean's Total Real Estate Resource, Short Sale Information and Listings.

Country Heights is one of Redding's sweetess communities nestled along the canyon ridge tops and offering spectaular views. Located on the West side of Redding, you have diverse wildlife and migrating birds all year long. You have a private and seclude community to enjoy The Shasta Lifestyle!

At the end of October we had:

11 Actives - Median Price $230,000, 2 Pending Sales - Median Price $$282,000 - 17 Closed - Median Price $290,000

While this is a larger community, we are seeing a very reasonable square foot price for this community within Redding. The average sold price per sqare foot for Country Heights has been $161.96 per square foot with an Average Days On Market of 91 as of the end of October.

Country Heights remains to be one of Redding's most prestigious communities with wonderful lifestyle amenities, access and views of Redding with the opportunity to enjoy the Shasta Lifestyle!

Country Heights is:

• 17 Minutes and 10.01 miles from the Redding Airport,
• 10 Minutes and 5.14 miles from Mercy Hospital,
• 9 Minutes and 5.17 miles from Downtown Redding,
• 11 Minutes and 5.06 miles from Turtle Bay Exploration Park,
• 9 Minutes and 3.78 miles to the Cascade Theatre, and
• 10 Minutes and 4.33 miles to the Redding Convention Center.
• 1 Hour and 3 Minutes and 61.30 miles from Mount Shasta.
• 2 Hours and 28 Minutes and 161.76 miles from Sacramento, CA.
• 2 Hours and 55 Minutes and 147.99 miles from Eureka, CA.

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 proverty 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  

I am Jeanean Gendron your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. You can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our website to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate. Luxury Homes, All MLS Listings by Price, Jeanean's Total Real Estate Resource, Short Sale Information and Listings.

Ridgewood Estates is one of Redding's sweetess communities with large parcels and spectaular views. Located and backing to the Churn Creek you have diverse wildlife and migrating birds all year long. You have a private and seclude community to enjoy The Shasta Lifestyle!

At the end of September we had:

2 Actives - Median Price of $287,000, No Pending Salez - and 2 Closed Sales - Median Price $$330,000.

At the end of October we had:

4 Actives - Median Price $260,000, 4 Pending Sales - Median Price $$239,500 - 9 Closed - Median Price $235,000

While this is a smaller community, we are seeing a very reasonable square foot price for this community within Redding. The average sold price per sqare foot for Ridgewood Estates has been $175.40 per square foot with an Average Days On Market of 103.

Ridgewood Estates remains to be one of Redding's most prestigious communities with wonderful lifestyle amenities, access and views of Redding with the opportunity to enjoy the Shasta Lifestyle!

Ridgewood Estates is:

• 17 Minutes and 10.75 miles from the Redding Airport,
• 11 Minutes and 5.14 miles from Mercy Hospital,
• 8 Minutes and 4.21 miles from Downtown Redding,
• 6 Minutes and 3.03 miles from Turtle Bay Exploration Park,
• 8 Minutes and 4.21 miles to the Cascade Theatre, and
• 6 Minutes and 4.09 miles to the Redding Convention Center.
• 1 Hour and 3 Minutes and 61.30 miles from Mount Shasta.
• 2 Hours and 28 Minutes and 161.76 miles from Sacramento, CA.
• 2 Hours and 55 Minutes and 147.99 miles from Eureka, CA.

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 proverty 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  

I am Jeanean Gendron your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. You can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our website to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate. Luxury Homes, All MLS Listings by Price, Jeanean's Total Real Estate Resource, Short Sale Information and Listings.

Market Statistics for Shasta County MLS Active Residential Listings: 1664

Active Residential Listings in Redding CA: 700

Pending Residential Sales for Shasta County: 326

Pending Residential Sales for Redding, CA: 165

Closed Residential Properties for Shasta County: 183

Closed Residential Sales for Redding, CA 106

Shasta County MLS wide Median Residential Sold YTD: $227,049

Redding MLS wide Median Residential Sold YTD: $230,000

Source: MLS, Shasta Association of Realtors, figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

The Shasta Lifestyle! Come discover the beauty of Redding and Shasta County.

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 proverty 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+

Shasta County: 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   

I am Jeanean Gendron your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. You can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our website to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate. Luxury Homes, All MLS Listings by Price, Jeanean's Total Real Estate Resource, Short Sale Information and Listings.

Mary Lake is one of Redding's sweetess communities with walking trails and view of the community lake. The neighborhood embraces the Westside claim to views and a higher elevation. Nestled in the Westide foothills, you have a private and seclude community to enjoy The Shasta Lifestyle!

 At the end of August we had:

6 Actives - Median Price of $299,900, 2 Pending Sales - Median Price $$349,000 and 7 Closed Sales - Median Price $$320,000.

At the end of September we had:

5 Actives - Median Price $260,000, 4 Pending Sales - Median Price $$239,500 - 9 Closed - Median Price $235,000

At the end of October we had:

2 Active - Median Price $309,900, 6 Pending - Median Price$339,000, 12 Closed - Median Price $$240,000

While this is a smaller community, we are seeing a very reasonable square foot price for this community within Redding. The average sold price per sqare foot for River Bend Estates has been $166.22 per square foot with an Average Days On Market of 121.

Mary Lake remains to be one of Redding's most prestigious communities with wonderful lifestyle amenities, access and views of Mary Lake with the opportunity to enjoy the Shasta Lifestyle!

Westside's Mary Lake is:

• 10 Minutes and 12.01 miles from the Redding Airport,
• 7 Minutes and 2.96 miles from Mercy Hospital,
• 7 Minutes and 2.99 miles from Downtown Redding,
• 9 Minutes and 4.30 miles from Turtle Bay Exploration Park,
• 7 Minutes and 3.00 miles to the Cascade Theatre, and
• 9 Minutes and 4.66 miles to the Redding Convention Center.
• 1 Hour and 3 Minutes and 61.30 miles from Mount Shasta.
• 2 Hours and 28 Minutes and 161.76 miles from Sacramento, CA.
• 2 Hours and 55 Minutes and 147.99 miles from Eureka, CA.

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 proverty 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  

I am Jeanean Gendron your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. You can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our website to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate. Luxury Homes, All MLS Listings by Price, Jeanean's Total Real Estate Resource, Short Sale Information and Listings.

River Bend Estates is a prestigious and beautiful luxury home communty nestled along the Sacramento River. It is a nine-hole Private Golf Course and Country Club. The surrounding community is made up of custom and semi-custom homes that provide the charm and grace of well-planned luxury community. Walk to the Country Club for Dinner or for your morning round of golf. It truly is one of Redding's Premier communities.

At the end of October we had:

1 Active - Median Price $ 444,000, 1 Pending - Median Price $230,000 - 3 Closed - Median Price $465,000

At the end of September we had:

3 Actives - Median Price $439,000, No Pending Sales - 3 Closed - Median Price $465,000

While this is a smaller community, we are seeing a higher square foot price for this community within Redding. The average sold price per sqare foot for River Bend Estates has been $174.74 per square foot with an Average Days On Market of 218.

River Bend Estates remains to be one of Redding's most prestigious communities with beautiful luxury amenities, access and views of the Sacramento River with the opportunity to enjoy the Shasta Lifestyle!

River Bend Estates is:

• 10 Minutes and 5.61 miles from the Redding Airport,
• 10 Minutes and 5.28 miles from Mercy Hospital,
• 10 Minutes and 5.50 miles from Downtown Redding,
• 8 Minutes and 5.76 miles from Turtle Bay Exploration Park,
• 10 Minutes and 5.49 miles to the Cascade Theatre, and
• 8 Minutes and 5.66 miles to the Redding Convention Center.
• 1 Hour and 3 Minutes and 61.30 miles from Mount Shasta.
• 2 Hours and 28 Minutes and 161.76 miles from Sacramento, CA.
• 2 Hours and 55 Minutes and 147.99 miles from Eureka, CA.

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 proverty 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  

I am Jeanean Gendron your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. You can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our website to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate. Luxury Homes, All MLS Listings by Price, Jeanean's Total Real Estate Resource, Short Sale Information and Listings.