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
Category Archives: Redding
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
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…
When DEVO came to Redding in December 1982
Wow, was it thirty years ago? Looking through an old box in the closet, I ran across these photographs I took at the Redding Civic when DEVO came to town in 1982. Are we not men? We are DEVO! Sure, … Continue reading
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Spectacular view of Redding from Space
Okay, it’s the whole hemisphere, but Redding is there. Image courtesy of NASA. Thanks, NASA. Taken on January 4th 2012, so this year’s early light snowpack is well evident. A wonderful and thought provoking image. All the real estate there … Continue reading
State of the City of Redding California
The image above sums up much of the State of the City luncheon yesterday, both spoken and unspoken. Our area has been hit hard by an economic wave. The figure at the flag faces skyward. Stretching out her arm as … Continue reading
Redding’s 15th Annual Beer and Wine Festival
We attended this year’s 15th Annual Redding Beer and Wine Festival at the Promenade, and I took a few shots, er, photographs. It would be hard to pick a favorite food or drink vendor. Some standouts include Gaia’s Woodside Grill, … Continue reading
Moss no mas
Yesterday we learned that Moss Lumber would be closing it’s doors for the last time. The current economic downturn has been extremely rough on all the trades, but none so much as building. The Redding store with its teepee burner … Continue reading
“Carmageddon” effects felt as far north as Redding
These images taken today show literally dozens of cars packing Redding’s major downtown arterial streets like salmon in a stream, clearly reflecting the tense situation in the Golden state. The well publicized closure of the 405 Freeway in LA is … Continue reading
Paddle boarding on the Sacramento River in Redding
Our local river is deceptively unforgiving. Yesterday from the Sundial, seeing these two with no life jackets on sent chills. Tourists maybe? I haven’t seen anyone do this here before. Perhaps paddle boarding on the river will be an extreme … Continue reading