11/11/2009 4:18:00 PM
Good News for People Who Like Numbers
According 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 go ...
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11/5/2009 1:13:00 PM
Tax Credits: Not just for the freshmen anymore!
You'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?? I've ...
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11/2/2009 5:33:00 PM
Market Trends and News You Can Use
The 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 ...
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10/29/2009 4:52:00 PM
The Year Santa Wore Green
(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 (or ...
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10/27/2009 2:38:00 PM
Is your lucky number 620?
Forget 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 (CAR), ...
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10/21/2009 3:46:00 PM
On Banks, Floods and Foreclosures
According 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 ...
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10/21/2009 3:23:00 PM
Redding Gets Colorful
Oh 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 Awareness, ...
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10/21/2009 3:18:00 PM
The Giddy Transition
Yes, 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 over. ...
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9/30/2009 11:27:00 AM
Safety In Letters
Just 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 ...
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9/30/2009 11:25:00 AM
Time is on my side
…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. The ...
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