Tag Archives: Real Estate

A Christmas Party for kids put on by the local REALTORS

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Skip@RR

Here’s a video I did of this year’s Christmas Party for special needs kids put on by the Shasta Association of Realtors along with the support of the community and local businesses. We hold it at the Elks Club in … Continue reading →

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One thousand gallons of gas

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Skip@RR

Something of a jarring milestone on my dashboard this morning as I refueled. In the real estate biz, it seems nobody ever wants to ride their bikes over to look at a house. A clandestine image of a regular supplier … Continue reading →

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New Urbanism in Redding California

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Skip@RR

Redding sprawls out in suburban, automobile centricity. Over the last few years, we had a couple of developments aimed at a more human centric design, most often referred to as New Urbanism. All of the examples have met with mixed … Continue reading →

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Paranormal activity in Redding? Who you gonna call…?

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Skip@RR

I received a call from Lynette Gooch of River Cities Paranormal Society, NorCal Chapter. It seems she had run across an entry in another blog post I wrote about a Redding house for sale with some paranormal qualities. I assured … Continue reading →

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Coldwell Banker C&C Properties 30th anniversary barbeque

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Skip@RR

We celebrated Coldwell Banker C&C Properties 30th anniversary with a party last Wednesday. Here’s a short video of the festivities.

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Rainy day in Redding is no Nor'Easter blizzard

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Skip@RR

Watched New Englanders digging out of record snow again on TV. Since much of national news is East Coast based, it seems to be big news everywhere you look. And in fact it looks rough out there. Are you growing … Continue reading →

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Rainy day reflection

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Skip@RR

We real estate agents are independent contractors. That means we often work many hours for free, hoping to meet somebody buying or selling a house. This very rainy weekend I held a house open both days on Foothill Blvd, and … Continue reading →

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I get interviewed on KRCR News Channel 7

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Skip@RR

Orville Thomas of local ABC affiliate KRCR News Channel 7 interviewed me over the weekend about the impending deadline for the federal first time homebuyer tax credit. We spoke for quite a while at a home for sale where I … Continue reading →

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Odds n ends

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Skip@RR

Yesterday, I ran into one of Erin’s young friends, Sarah. She said to me “Hey, how about Tuesday, huh?” I was taken aback. Most of Erin’s 20-something friends seem very unconnected to politics. I found it hopeful that this young … Continue reading →

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I’m quoted in the RS

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Skip@RR

A good article about buying foreclosures by David Benda appeared in the RS on Sunday. It was thoughtful and accurate. Read it HERE. Mother doesn’t go out anymore Just sits at home and rolls her spastic eyes But every weekend … Continue reading →

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