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

It's all here my friends. I love the RAIN. Where can I be on the edge and learn, learn and learn. I am so grateful on this night of nights (Christmas Eve) to celebrate the beauty of this forum and all it has given to me. It is a time to be grateful and a time to acknowledge the beauty of the RAIN.

To my FRIENDS, to my ADVERSARIES, to the AR TEAM who tirelessly support us all, to TLW and Broker Bryant, To Sally Cheeseman, To Broker Kathy, to Katatrina Gassett, Liz Moraz, to Missy Caulk....the endless number of cool people who participate in this process and make it the highest level of knowledge and experience that our industry knows and can implement....the process of improvement...of moving toward progress....of making our industry the best....my best and warmest regards for the season of joy and celebration. Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to learn and improve my performance for my consumer and my clients. AR you so totally ROCK! AR members....well what can I say....you are the best!

I celebrate the RAIN.....It's raining joy on the world! The way of the future. Transparancy and honesty on who we are and how we do business. What a true blessing! It's so cool to be part of the future with what is the leading edge of NOW!

Bob Stewart put out a post about an abused family and shared his personal story about coming from an abused family environment. His mother took steps to protect the family. I know this story well.... it is MY story.

My family growing up was an alcoholic family with my father being a philanderer and my mother rather nuts about it. She drank herself to death with a suicide at my age of 11. She carved out her pain in very embarrassing ways throughout our life. Restaurants and horrible scenes and so many embarrasing moments for me and my family and in every memory I have. She committed suicide when I was eleven years old. My father was a philanderer of women and it drove my mother nuts. She was most probably bi-polar, alcoholic and it was impossible for her to deal with the problems that my father presented to her in life. My father was an alcoholic, as well.

She committed suicide when I was eleven. I was alone in the house with her when this occurred. I was use to cooking dinner and putting her to bed when I was eleven. I saw her going out with other men from my library school window when I was eleven. I knew she saw other men. I put her to bed most nights and saw with horror her suspicions and accusations of my father. There were many weekends that my sister and I and my father physcially took her down and remove a knife from her. Her intent was to kill my father. I know she was distraught and helpless and may have been helpless in her struggle, in my present awareness of past events, I can only remember she hurt us all as we struggled to maintain a normal existenance in the relative world.

I knew things were terrible wrong. My mother committed suicide on May 18, 1958.

It took many years of working towards recovery to finally see my mother as a victim. She came to see me in my dreams (which were many  over a period of time) to finally ask me if I had no compassion for her at all. I had so much anger for my mother. She hurt our family with her behavior and it took many years for me to be able to say....that I forgave her and to find compassion for her. I love my Mother and I forgive her for all things.

Life moves in patterns. I married an abusive man. He continued the abusive manner of life. He sexually abused my children. I have lost both my children. One to bi-polar disease and a completed suicide and one through rejection. My son's loss having devastated me in all ways, now gives way to loss of my daughter. She being the strong one, the one who could function.....nevertheless damaged. I love her deeply and even though one called louder than the other, the love was no less strong for both.

During the Christmas season, I call out to you to contriubte to an abused family and help Bob Stewart's generous offer of helping an abusive family situation. Let someone know someone cares.....out of nowhere a caring hand appears. It saves lives. God bless Bob Stewart and his giving heart and story of success! It inspires us all.

 Bob Stewart's Post on helping out an Abused Family. We've almost made Bob's goals for this family. Feel the compassion and kick in your help for this family!

Gold Hills is a beautiful luxury home community nestled in the foothills North of Redding. It is a lovely prestigious community with homes backing to the golf course, golf course views, luxury amenities and views of three surrounding mountain ranges.

At the end of August we had:

9 Actives - Median Price $519,000, 1 Pending - Median Price $530,000, 2 Closed - Median Price $510,750

For the end of September we see some changes with 3 new solds and 1 pending.

9 Actives - Median Price $550,000, 1 Pending - Median Price $309,900, 3 Closed - Median Price $466,660

At the end of October we had:

9 Actives - Median Price $469,000, No Pending Transactions and 2 Closed - Median Price $324,500.

At the end of November we had:

9 Actives - Median Price $503,155, No Pending Transactions and No Closed Transactions. We saw a decrease of 9.36% in List Price during the two months of October and November, 2008.

**With the Wall Street fiasco and the uncertainty in the Banks lending, we have had sharp list price decline and a 6.7% drop in closed or sold listings for Redding. We will continue to see foreclosures and short sales which will influence the market for further decline. If you need to sell in this market you should act as prices will continue to decline. For Buyers if you are interested in the entry level market, now may be a good opportunity for First Time Buyers and Investors with interest rates at good lows. The numbers work. The higher priced market segments will continue to see decline.

Gold Hills remains to be one of Redding's most prestigious communities with beautiful luxury amenities, views of three mountain ranges and the opportunity to enjoy the Shasta Lifestyle! We aer seeing declining prices for this local market in access of the general market trend.

• Gold Hills is 21 minutes and 13.26 miles from the Redding Airport,
• 15 minutes and 7.33 miles from Mercy Hospital,
• 12 minutes and 6.40 miles from Downtown Redding,
• 9 minutes and 5.22 miles from Turtle Bay Exploration Park,
• 12 minutes and 6.40 miles to the Cascade Theatre, and
• 10 minutes and 6.60 miles to the Redding Convention Center.

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.

Happy Holidays to all and to all good cheer! I'm not Santa, however I feel good cheer! Raise you glass in cheer with festivity and joy and bring goodness into the world with every thought and deed. We are our thoughts and so I wish for you on this holiday season that you find positive inspiration and cheer.

I wish that all your thoughts turn to positive intention and that you hold those intentions in you present consciousness and awareness.

As you think "I need more money" replace it with "I will have all the money I need".

Turn every thought into one of have and let "Not" be in your vocabulary. I wish for you a prosperous year and only positive results.

See your future and take action and work for positive thoughts to make it real!

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 Redding Real Estate and Shasta County Real Estate.

Market Statistics for Shasta County MLS Active Residential Listings: 1641

Active Residential Listings in Redding CA: 687

Pending Residential Sales for Shasta County:146

Pending Residential Sales for Redding, CA: 76

Closed Residential Properties for Shasta County: 153

Closed Residential Sales for Redding, CA 74

Shasta County MLS wide Median Residential Sold YTD: $230,240

Redding MLS wide Median Residential Sold YTD: $278,079

What we saw for the month of November is falling prices and fewer buyers. Listings came down and sold listings came down. A combination of factors are causing the market to continue to slow and decline. The Wall Street fiasco and the credit concerns hampering the market have slowed the market considerably. First Time Home Buyers may have more opportunity than most buyers. Foreclosures and short sales continue to be a percentage of the market that causes the effect of decline in prices. Entry level market prices remain attractive for First Time Home Buyers and Investors.

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.

One of Redding most prestigious golf courses, Tierra Oaks offers all the elements that make living in Shasta County go wonderful. With rolling hills and challenging golf, the views and beauty are breath taking. Nestled all along the golf course are beautiful estates and homes that offer the best amenities in Northern California. The 18-hole Sandy Tatum and Jim Summers designed golf course offers any golfer a delight in the game. With excellent facilities and practice facilities and a full calendar of golf event, Tierra Oaks is a must for any serious golfer.

Tierra Oaks is also a beautiful event facility for weddings and all occasion parties and celebrations. The surrounding beauty and fine facilities make any event distinguished and elegant.

Elegance and beauty are the trademarks of Tierra Oaks Golf Club.

360 Degree views offer unparalled beauty and connection with nature and The Shasta Lifestyle.

Enter into a world of great golf, fine cuisine and wonderful event facilities.

Enjoy the bounty of Shasta County and the natural beauty of our area.

Looking onto the Country Club and Golf Pro facilities.

Putting facilities and luxury for the Golfing Lifestyle. Tierra Oaks.....it's just the best!

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

I found myself pondering life and where we find ourselves this day and age. I was polishing my sterling silver Victorian tea set and thinking to myself....I could not sell this to anyone in a million years. Who has time to polish silver these days. I found it rather comforting to be polishing my silver tea set.

I was busy today cooking for our client appreciation day on Sunday. I got a call to show property tomorrow in the middle of the busy day preparing for our party....the life of a Realtor. I'm very pleased to get the call. It's on a Victorian home here in Redding that is a short sale. We need an offer and sounds like these people are interested.

As I polished my silver tea set, I thought how interesting it was to be doing something that time has past by.

I think that I am guilty of getting caught up by technology and forgetting that relationships are what we are about.

I spent the last three days calling all my clients inviting them to our party and hearing their news and getting up to date. I have had a very inspiring three days and polishing my silver tea set seem to cognize for me that we need to balance the old with the new and hold on to those values of our relationships.

We can enhance how we help people, however it is our connection and relationship that forges the future of our business.

I am Jeanean Gendron and I am 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.