FDotD- 756 Cherwell Ct. Redding 96003 ’82 2,482 Sqft 3/3 Just $104,900 February 22, 2012Wow, this one is priced aggressively! A big cul de sac view home located in a terrific neighborhood. It seems to be missing a few more fixtures than just doorknobs. Still, this is an attractive price for a valuable home that could be easily restored. This home was last assessed at $243K, and a smaller […]
- 20262 River Valley Anderson 96007 ’73 1600 sqft 2/2 $109,900 February 21, 2012Today’s FDotD was most recently listed as a short sale in 2008, which eventually expired. We don’t know if it took 4 years to foreclose, although it wouldn’t surprise, but here it is listed as REO. Perhaps it lingered in shadow inventory for a few years. That wouldn’t surprise us either. In any event, you […]
- Debt forgiveness for Fannie and Freddie mortgagees? February 20, 2012“It’s a great question, Nick,” says Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in this video from the Wall Street Journal. Will the government offer “principal reductions” to homeowners who have mortgages through Fannie and Freddie? If so, I want mine reduced. Everyone agrees it’s a good idea, it seems. […]
- 1930 Jewell Lane Redding 96001 Cul de sac w/Shop $95,000 February 20, 2012100 x 360 The white picket fence could use a refresh, but this one is interesting. Jewell Lane is a South Redding location not far from the center of town, and near Sycamore School. This home looks like it offers a lot for the money. A 100′ x 360′ lot, to be specific. It’s a […]
- 19420 Vista Del Monte Redding 96003 ’06 2728 sqft 4/2.5 Pool Was $575K Now $386,900 February 19, 2012“Gorgeous home in North Redding tucked away from traffic in a cul de sac location. Formal LR, formal DR, family room, dining area and kitchen combo. 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, laundry room and attached 3 car garage. Backyard has an inground pool, plumbed in gas for the BBQ, sprinklers and views of the mountains. This […]
- 13750 Dusty Oaks Trail Bella Vista 96008 2,050 sqft 4/2 on 5 acres $110,000 February 18, 2012This foreclosure home in unincorporated Shasta County seems to offer a lot for the money. It seems to have last sold in 2001 for $114K, ironically as a foreclosure then too. The region generally described as Bella Vista extends over the foothills at the junction of the Cascades and the Northern Sierras. Representing the interests […]
- 2646 Alamo Anderson 96007 “Green” 4 plex $199,900 February 17, 2012Remember the Alamo! That’s what the former owner of this 4 plex is muttering. We love 4 plexes as investment vehicles. Buy this investor property using very favorable financial terms ordinarily reserved for single family home-buyers, and not available to investors. Live in one unit, while your 3 other rental income units offset your mortgage. […]
- 3770 Indio Redding 96002 ’03 1931 sqft Pool 4/2 Was $409K Now $239,900 February 15, 2012Meridian Pointe is a newer, nice east Redding neighborhood, and the name fulfills the agent-speak requirement that the word ‘point’ shall always have an extra ‘e’ on the end, to show classiness. We are given only this one image on which to base our buying decision, but there are many lovely images we can send […]
- 24900 Wilson Heights Bella Vista 96008 ’07 3160 sqft 4/3 80 acres $465,000 February 14, 2012“Eighty private acres? Yes, along with lovely views of the majesty of Mt. Lassen. This custom home features an end of road location for optimum privacy. Come & enjoy a visit to a home that boasts an office in addition to 4 bedrooms, a fireplace that will warm you & also direct your focus to […]
- 1860 Pinon Anderson 96007 1255 sqft 4/2 Was $198K Now $76,900 February 13, 2012And while this Anderson home sold for nearly $200K back in ’06, we most recently recall it as failed short sale that was listed for 6 months or so last year until expiring. You couldn’t buy it then apparently, but you can buy it now. We see no notes about only being available to owner […]
- 756 Cherwell Ct. Redding 96003 ’82 2,482 Sqft 3/3 Just $104,900 February 22, 2012
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Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday celebration at Moseley Family Cellars
Yesterday evening, Erin and her friends attended the Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday celebration at Moseley Family Cellars, at their location at 1300 Market Streeet in Redding. Celebrants partook of Jambalaya, King’s Cake, and other traditional Mardi Gras foods, paired with … Continue reading
LED suited snowboarder
You may have seen it, but I had to share it here. It’s beautiful. Glowing Man HD from Jacob Sutton on Vimeo. The Ski Park looks pretty nice today, although there is no night skiing tonight. Had to post this … Continue reading
Video of a quick motorcycle ride up Buckhorn
Ran across this interesting video the other day. Highway 299 is the road from Redding to the coast. The Buckhorn Summit is characterized by some tight corners along the mountainside. This rider strapped a video camera to his bike, and … Continue reading
Catch Redding’s Hollow Lane at Bombay’s tonight at 8 -video
I’ve posted about this Redding band last year. They’re playing out tonight at Bombay’s, so go support a local band working it. Here’s a recent video. Tight tight tight:
Subway style highway graphic puts Redding on the map.
Click on the Info button to enlarge the map. An ingenious and useful graphic design for visualizing getting around the country. From Redding, it’s an easy hop on the Green Line to the Red Line, and then a straight shot … Continue reading
Redding connection to Vostok
Redding musician Craig Padilla recorded lovely, evocative, longform organic/electronic music in his studio on West Street in Redding. Vostok was one of his major works. It went on to become his highly regarded release on the artist-run Spotted Peccary label. … Continue reading
Look up
Dancing clouds. Took these shots yesterday as today’s light rain front moved in. Sometimes you look up and realize there’s a show going on. Like somebody fingerpainting on the deep blue skies of Redding.
We must have been keeping Shasta County a secret
Watch this impressive video about Shasta County from the EDC. REALLY nice production. I guess our secret is out now…
The Buddha lamp
This lamp was once the valued possession of my now departed mother-in-law. She’s gone, but the lamp remains. It’s been on a journey, as various relatives tried to find a place for it. None seem content with it. Now it’s … Continue reading
The one that got away
Gathered a few images of this fisherman just upstream of the Diestlehorst Pedestrian Bridge yesterday. The fish got away, but not completely. Not from my lens. Gone. That’s how it goes. Still, not such a bad way to spend a … Continue reading