Redding and Shasta County Blog

Go Make it a Great Adventure ~ Reach for the Stars ~ Anything is Possible!

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:42:50 -0500

Do you believe in yourself? Do you give it your all. Is your confidence at the excellence level? I love doing what I do. I never give up! I am interested only in the proposition to excel beyond anything I can imagine. Sustainable business model, incredible customer service, technology solutions that are leading edge, networking with the best in the industry, learning each day new and better ways to service my consumer, playing it forward and taking it home!

There lies my inscription for my tombstone.....delivering the best at every present moment. Are you doing that? If not re-evaluate your business model and make it new and on a cosmic level! Think outside the box! It's a sign of the times. Video, HDR photopraphy, dedicated websites, blogging and SEO, community relationships and localism color.....drill down and delivery!

You gotta go with the GUSTO and deliver. We have exciting times ahead and I for one am on board and working hard to deliver. I'm having fun and looking for that GUSTO and the satisfaction of a job well done for my consumer. Market trends and keeping my consumer up to speed on the real estate industry....oh yeah! Providing that local color of my city and communities and the joy of living here in Shasta County....oh yeah.....we ARE FAMILY and how cool is that!

I am Jeanean Gendron, your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. Visit our website to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

Conversation with a Well Fargo Loan Offer! Update on Citi Mortgage Short Sales!

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:12:13 -0500

I had a call this past week from a Well Farge Loan Officer regarding a past post I had written about short sales. He called on a reference about a company we had worked with and we had a good conversation about the mortgage industry, short sales and the process the banks go through in processing short sales.

We shared horror stories and I enjoyed the conversation and felt that it was beneficial in helping me see the world from the bank's perspective. He shared that when they first began a little over a year ago they were completely inundated with not enough personnel to handle the load. Since then they have staffed up. I forget the number he used but it was impressive. I don't want to mis-quote him and so we will use "impressive" to quantify the number. He also said they are working hard to help consumers and to approved short sales in a timely manner.

I've beeen wanting to write a post about Citi Mortgage. I believe that they may have gone through the same type of "gearing up" and are now cooperating and approving short sales. I am about to close a short sale with them and they were wonderful to work with and approved a 6% commission. I have written other posts about Citi Mortage and how hard and impossible they were to work with. It's important to keep the record going and to acknowledge the changes that are occuring.

I just got a short sale with Wells Fargo....strange how things evolve and I look forward to working with Citi Mortgage going forward. I have mentioned that it will be these banks that we as consumers choose to work with and do business in the future. It's helping the real estate industry recover and it makes sound business sense.

I am Jeanean Gendron and you can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone.

Why I Love Living and Working in Redding and Shasta County, CA! We Love The Shasta Lifestyle!

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:30:30 -0500

We hunger for beauty. We are artists and fly-fisher people. We enjoy the silence of nature and the connection that it brings.

We also like to eat at good restaurants and enjoy the performing arts and the artist community. We like the diversity of living in a city with a majestic and powerful river...the Sacramento River. This beautiful river community affords us the joy of picnicking and walking near the River. I love our walks down by the River.

I am out and about all the time doing real estate related things and how wonderful is that I am surrounded by beauty.

Three mountain ranges offer the city of Redding mountain views: the western mountain ranges that peer at the Trinity Alps, Mount Shasta, and the Lassen Mountain Range. Many parts of Redding are built on ridgetops of hills that offer spectacular views.

How fortunate am I to be out and about in all this beauty each and every day. For an artist....it makes life beautiful and rich. We love Redding and we feel that we have found our little bit of paradise. How good is it to help others in finding this beautiful country and the diversity of lifestyles that it offers.

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 to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

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Ridgewood Estate ~ Top of the World for View of the Western Mountain Ranges!

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:14:56 -0500

Ridgewood Estates is a unqiue and upscale community. They are custom built homes on 1-3 acre parcels. The community is built at the base of a bluff next to the Churn Creek. As the terrain climbs your views get more majestic the higher you go. The Churn Creek is a wonderful natural habitat with migrating birds traveling through the Churn in Spring and Fall. All the homes on the West side back up to the Churn and enjoy living on a wildlife sanctuary.

Here is this majestic view of the Western Mountain Ranges. This community has the BEST VIEWS!

Look at those mountain peaking through!

Mountains again....they just sneak in there!

Just a pretty house here....but there is a view in the front and the back!

Mountains peaking through!

Lower elevation that backs to the Churn Creek!

Churn Creek....look rather dry this time of year. It's almost completely dry. It use to be a year round creek. Three years of drought.

I am Jeanean Gendron, your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. I can be reach at 530 276-7417. I anwser my phone. Visit my websites to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

Ridgewood Estates ~ Unique Custom Home on the Churn Creek ~ Short Sale!

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:57:11 -0500

This unique and beautiful home back up to the Churn Creek and offers many amenities. It is a split floor plan and provides unique and distinctive architectural design with arches and 10' ceilings.

The master suite offer a retreat with double-sided gas fireplace for the Master and the Master Bath. With soaking tub and spa, the wrap-around walk-in shower completes this luxury bath.

Enter into a hide-away room that offers you the option of office or exercise room. 4BD/2BA this 2000 sf home with 3 bay garage offers you the Shasta Lifestyle which is a lifestyle for everyone!

This unique home is located in the prestigious community of Ridgewood Estates. It is 1.9 acres that cross the Churn Creek. The home backs to the nature that evolves around the Churn Creek. Migrating birds travel through this creek on their way North and South in their migration routes. Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Green Back Heron, Golden Eagle and Bald eagle are among the big birds. Western Blue Bird and Western Tanager are among the smaller birds. It is a Nature Preserve and it's right at your back door. The home is 2000 square feet of unique and distinctive design. Unique and beautiful architectural design set the tone for arched entry ways and softness of design. A split floor plan allows for that lifestyle that is diverse and flexible for all. 4BD/2BA with the Master suite providing a two-way gas fire-place and soaking spa tub, wrap around shower and large closet leading to a separate office or exercise room. This home is unique in all ways. It is a short sale. Call for details.

Caldwell Park ~ Redding River Park ~ Fish Ladder and So Much More!

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:54:54 -0500

Coldwell Park snuggles up agains the Sacramento River, affording the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful and powerful river. Located off Market street and just below the train tracks that bridge the River, this park is gorgeous with with a wide variety of Oaks and the California Sycamore. Enjoy the River or the Swimming Pool Facilities of this park. Waling trails through the park allow you to pick your preference and where you will enjoy the day.

Caldwell Park Sign and Community. Enter into this beautiful park and enjoy!

Gorgeous green with beautiful trees and a slight view of the River.

Does it get any better than this. The Sacramento River is so beautiful and as a River Community Redding and Shasta County have so much to offer. I don't know about you, but I have to have beautiful places to go and be with the beauty of nature.

This is the fish ladder to help Salmon travel back to their breeding grounds.

I love the train trestle tracks and they make for beautiful photo ops. You just have it all here in Redding and Shasta County. Come for a visit and we'll show you around.

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 abour Redding and Shasta County real estate.

River Ridge Park ~ Sitting on Top of the World ~ Redding's Top of the World!

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:19:15 -0500

River Ridge Park sets above Redding to the Northeast and has views of three mountain ranges. The homes in this community are previledged to have these views and the surrounding undeveloped area. Backing to canyons and city views this community enjoys the sound of the trains in the distance and the sunsets that you come home to watch. Taking a walk in this community is a treat for the eyes. River Ridge Park is one of Redding's most prestigious communities.

From every angle the mountains embrace this lovely community.

Surround and carressed by Mountains.

Loved the "Day Lilies" and the beautiful Oak tree. This tree has been trimmed properly.

Vista City with no pity....that's for sure!

View of the moutnains to the North.

View of the Lassen Mountain Range.

If you would like to know more about River Ridge Park, I would be pleased to help you. It is a wonderful place to live and offers all the amenities and luxuries of living the Shasta Lifestyle.

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 about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

Lassen Volcanic National Park ~ The Event and the Mountain Reawakens!

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:39:51 -0500

Lassen Peaks' May 1914 eruption launched three years of sporadic volcanic outburst. In the largest eruption on May 22, 1915, the peak blew a huge, mushroom-shaped clous of ask over 30,000 feet into the air. The eruption changed the landscape of the surrounding area. The Park was made a National Park in 1916 because of the eruption and the active volcanic landscape. The park is a valuable and natural hydrothermal study of the earth's volcanic landscapes.

Lassen hydrothermal areas--Sulphur Works, Bumpass Hell, Little Hot Springs Valley, Boiling Springs Lake, Devils Kitchen and Therminal Geyser offer bubbling mud pots, steaming fumaroles and boiling water. There is constant change within the landscape with some getting hotter and more acidicand others less so.

Lassen Peak is one of many active, dormant, or extinct volcanoes found around the Pacific Ocean in a Ring of Fire. On this seismic zone, edges of plates that form Earth's crust grind against each other and one plate subducts or sinks down. Subduction creates molten rock--magma--at the plate margins. As the magma rises into the continental crust, it becomes the feeding chamber of volcanoes.

On the morning of June 14: 1914, B.F. Loomis aimd his camera at Lassen Peak and exposed a series of glass plate negatives that captured an eruption as it unfolded. The eruption occurred at 9:43 a.m. ad was the most powerful event to that dat.

The photographis are blown up to large scale and on display at the Loomis Museum. These are digital photos of the displays.

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. You can visit our websites to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

Lassen Volcanic National Park ~ Loomis Museum

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:09:51 -0500

The Lassen Loomis Museum Association is a non-profit, cooperating association with Lassen Volcanic National Park. The association is dedicated to enhancing the Park's visitor's experience by providing reference and informational history books of the Park.

The Museum also provides displays of photography and topopgraphy of the park's interior. The exhibits display cutural and the physical dynamics of the parks many attributes and physical layouts.

The museum is a must see and a great place to look for books on the history and the dynamic and living nature of the Park.

It also supports the Park and their goals. Donations are welcome. Contact the Museum at Lassen Loomis Museum Association, PO Box 220, Mineral, CA 96003. 530 505-3399. email llma@citlink.net.

Welcome to the Loomis Museum and Bookstore.

This is the Seismograph that measure movement in the area.

Photo of the Museum. It really cute and quaint.

The book, knowledge and information section. I was able to get a free print out of the tree species in the area.

Geological Display of the area.

Thermal display of the area.

Topography display of the area.

We throroughly enjoy our day trip to Lassen Volcanic National Forest. We'll be heading back soon to Manzanita Lake for some flyfishing. It is very beautiful and at the entrance. It should be accessible most of the year.

Visit our area soon and be sure to take that day trip to Lassen and the diversity of the wildlands in our area.

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

Ode to My Daughter

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:20:53 -0500

My daughter was born two weeks late and I was frantic with anticipation. I wanted that baby to come. She came when she was ready, however and she's been in control ever since. When they handed her to me she had very alert eyes and she seemed to be looking all around the room . She seemed to be of a knowing nature. They say babies can't see well when they are born. She never cried. She was peaceful and quiet. She was the perfectly formed little baby all pink and cute. No screaming and no crying....just perfect silence and wide-eyed interest.

How would one know that in that moment we would set a bond that would hold throughout our lives and relationship. Things have pretty much stayed the same with my daughter. She's always the one in control and she never cries. She is very strong.

I've lost my daughter to those things in life that just happen from that first moment of life together. She was lost to me when she was born and she remains lost to me. Karmic bonds that long ago set things in motion for this life move silently through to final result.

She never wanted to be at home. I became a single mom when she was 10. She assumed responsibility for her brother, who was 7. I was so relieved to be out from under the rock of my marriage that even though it was harder, I celebrated my independence. I become a "Super Mom". Career and being a MOM was all there was for me.

We were all casualties to a dysfunctional lifestyle and the damage of a broken home. Somehow I made the mortgage payment and bought the school clothes....when she graduated, we did not have the money for her graduation ring. There were many things like that. She never thought she would attend college.

Seven years later, I met someone and married him. We managed to put her through her first year at Cal Poly and pay off her car. She finished on grants and loans. She is a successful professional in her field, is married and has two beautiful boys.

I felt somewhat relieved that she seemed to be the one that made it through it all and I rejoiced that I had a child that was complete and full of life. Her brother was diagnosed while she was in college with Bi-Polar Disorder and Severe Depression. She was so self-sufficient and accomplished. I leaned on her for support.

We moved through our lives....we moved to Salinas and bought a house big enough to hold a two generation family. Our son needed to live with us. My daughter maintained a closed relationship with us.

She came to me one day and told me that she was in crisis and that she had been in counseling for help. After several years, she had finally recalled that her father had sexually molested her and that her inability to connect or to trust was a direct result from this abuse.

It turned my world upside down. Let it suffice to say that it rocked my very self. The one thing in life that was at the core of who I was as a person was that of being a "good MOM". It would take me long months to come to terms with the truth of that day. My daughter shared with me that she could not remember her childhood and that she felt robbed of the love she was sure I had showered on her. Locked in her world of torment and torture she could not allow that love in or even recognize it. I felt it. I knew it on some level but not on the cognitive level. I just thought my daughter to be a self-reliant person and I gave her the permission to be who she was.

How could I have been so wrong. My son's condition worsened over the next several years and my daughter finally did not want to see him or have him near her children. It broke his heart and mine. I needed her and she needed me. We were separated by these unfathomable things that keeps us apart. I didn't know how to help her and I wanted to deny it all. I had my hands full with a child trying to commit suicide every other month and getting mentally unstable.

I've lost my daughter on so many levels and yet I really never had my daughter. She has been lost to me from that time of her birth. She knows not of all the kisses and hugs she got. She knows not of the swimming lessons, or the bows that were glued on her head because she had no hair. She knows not of my tears when she went away to kindergarden. She knows not of how proud of her I have always been and how much I have always needed her. She is so strong and she has withstood this all alone. Alone is the only safe place she has. She has conquered so much and she has done it in the state of alone. I have waves of love for my daughter and I miss her so. I pray that some day we can be together and know each other in love and friendship. I would really like to know her and I would wish that she not be alone.

Abuse is a terrible thing. If you know someone who has suffered abuse. Learn everything you can about recovery and be there for them. She's aready made a lifetime of recovery and progress. God bless and keep her and all those who are abused.

Wildflowers of Lassen Volcanic National Park and Wildlands!

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:37:28 -0500

AS we took a day trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park this past week, I was amazed at the beauty and richness of this tall forested wildland. Because of the volcanic nature of the park, I expected to only see dry and barren volcanic land. I was a misconception on my part. The park has amazing diversity in areas and topography.

There are four different areas of the park each with a specific ecosytem and climate. The park abounds with nature and diversity of trees, wildlife and wildflowers. We used to live 45 minutes from Yosemite National Park and the valley and 1.5 hours from the high country of Yosemite. We grew to love identifying the trees and wildflowers.

Here are just a few of the wildflowers that grow within the Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Brewer's Mountain Heather

Crimsom Columbine

Silverleaf Lupin

Pussey Paws

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 about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

WAKE UP AMERICA ~ CHANGE IS NEEDED ~ PROTECT YOUR FREEDOM AND OUR COUNTRY AND RIGHTS!

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:48:23 -0500

I normally do not post on political issues. However, I feel that it is a crucial time for us to look at our present state and look for change. The compelling facts tell it all.

Anderson, CA ~ Shasta County's Fasting Growing Community!

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:09:34 -0500

I always call Anderson and the Eastern part "Big Sky". It rises in elevation and provides access the the big blue sky of Anderson, CA! I don't know why the sky seems so "blue" out there....but it does. Anderson is like stepping back in time. Horse country with a vengence, mini-ranches and working ranches make up this small town feel. With some space and room to roam, Anderson is many people's first choice in lifestyle and the place they want to be.

The 440 acre Anderson River Park is the center and the City's premier park with it's walking trails along the Sacramento River. It also includes picnic, tennis courts, soccer and softball fields, boat launching facilities and fishing ponds.

The park's amphitheater provides the gathering place for the Mosquito Serenade and features live concerts Wednesday evenings from June to late August. The park also features "Paisano Days" and "Return of the Salmon Festival".

The Shasta District Fairgrounds are also located in Andersona and hold many events. The County Fair is held in June and "Forth of July Fireworks" along with races at Shasta Speedway.

The river boat.....specically designed for river use.

Bank of the Sacramento River in Anderson Park. Wild life abounds with Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Great Heron and Bald Eagles. We saw two Bald Eagles on this day.

Another View of the Sacramento River.

Ahhhhhhhhhhh! This is IT! This is what it's all about here in Shasta County....the "River" and the Mountains. This is a view looking Northwest at the Western Mountain Range taken on Easter Sunday 3/08.

I am Jeanean Gendron and your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. I can be reached at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our websites to learn about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

Palo Cedro ~ Upscale Country Only Minutes from the Big City of Redding, CA!

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:13:53 -0500

Plenty of room to roam and only minutes from Redding, this upscale little bit of country with style and grace offers large parcels for mini-ranches and horse facilities along with gates estates sitting among the community know for it's gorgeous oak trees.

Native oaks are central Palo Cedro and offer a wide variety of oaks including Blue Oak, White Oak, Live Oak and the Black Oak. The California Sycamore also thrives in this topography.

Still home to some of the big ranches, Palo Cedro has been carved out of these ranchlands and retains it's rural country charm. The town's retail center is just off Highway 44 and legendary Merle Haggard lives in Palo Cedro.

The Cedar Tree Restaurant is decorated with many antiques that highlight Shasta County history and you just may see Merle Haggard in for breakfast.

The Honeybee Festival is always an annual event that draws from all over Shasta County with craft vendors and local entertainment. It small town living at it's best....right next to the big city of Redding.

The charm of the Big Oaks sets the tone for Palo Cedro.

Rural and upscale this sweet community is one of the diverse lifestyles offered here in Shasta County.

The big ranches still exist right here in Palo Cedro. Come for a visit and we'll show you around.

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

Trees of Shasta County Wilderness Areas

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:32:54 -0500

The Shasta County Area has a diverse topography from the 300 foot elevation of White Oaks, Blue Oaks, Black Oaks, Live Oaks and the California Sycamore surrounding the city of Redding. As you move out to surrounding areas you move up in elevation gradually and the topography changes to Digger Pine, Knobcone Pine, California Buckeye and Ponderosa Pine.

More Elevations

* 2000-4000 we are known to have Digger Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Knobcone Pine and Incense Cedar. * 4000-6000 we have Sugar Pine, White Fir, Incense Cedar, White Alder and Douglas Fir and Big Leaf Maple * 6000-8000 we have Jeffrey Pine, Giant Sequoia, Red Fir * 8000-10000 we have Lodgepole Pine, Mountain Hemlock, Quaking Aspen and Western Juniper * 10,000-12,000 we have Western White Pine, Foxtail Pine, Whitebark Pine and Limber Pine

Sugar Pine

Ponderosa Pine

Ponderosa Pine, California Red Fir and Douglas Fir.

The Shasta County Lifestyle offers so much and the diversity and surrounding wilderness areas provide all the beauty and joy of any lifestyle whether it be photography, fly fishing, hiking, boating or being with the environment. Come visit and we'll show you around!

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 to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

Country Heights ~ It's a World with Views of Three Mountain Ranges!

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:35:14 -0500

I had a beautiful listings in Country Heights and fell in love with this lovely community. It sits up high on the ridge of a small mountain range at the foothills of the Western Mountain Range. It offers canyon views and wonderful view of all three mountain ranges. It community was built as semi-custom homes by Northwest Homes and is one of Redding's most affordable and beautiful neighborhoods.

Custom and Semi-Custom homes built on the mountain ridge in Southwest Redding's Country Heights offer a slightly milder climate (according to people who live there) and canyon views and views of all three mountain ranges.

Snuggled in among the foothills of the Western Mountain Range and a top a ridge, these homes offer lots of blue sky and view that make the heart soar!

Canyon Views and the Western Mountain Range and foothills make for wonderful vistas and sunsets for your pleasure and leisure.

With view to the Eastern Lassen Mountain Range, Mount Shasta and the Western Mountain Ranges, you have a view for everyone!

It is unusual, however the temperatures are slight milder in this community due to the rise in elevation. Gardening has more opportunity and the summer is slightly cooler and the winter slightly warmer.

Come for a visit and let us show you around. Country Heights just might be your next home.

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

Ridgewood Estates ~ Custom Homes on Acreage with Awesome Views ~ Market Report YTD 9/08

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:11:17 -0500

Ridgewood Estates currently has following (averaged) market trend data:

Low Closed at $275,000, Low Pending at $330,000 and low Active at $315,000.

Average Closed at $353,980, Average Pending at $330,000 and Average Active at $352,000.

Median Closed at $355,000, Median Pending at $330,000 and Median Active at $389,000.

High Closed at $425,000, High Pending at $330,000 and High Median at $389,000.

Closed average square footage is 1,873, pending 1,932 and Active is 2,180.

List Price per square foot is Closed 192.09, Pending 170.81, Active 161.17.

Average per square foot closed sold is 188.79.

Average DOM for closed was 138.

Average DOM for pending was 192.

Average DOM for active is 168.

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What this means for the current market is that homes that were priced in the $400,000 to $500,000 range are now priced at $250,000 to $500,000. That is a large spread in price. The opportunity is there but the need to do the numbers and a Comparable Market Analysis is critical. Not all sellers are understand the trending market and knowing market value becomes more critical than ever. Make sure that your Realtor is willing to work with you to show you and define for you what market value is in the area you intend to purchase in. We do have opportunity in this market!

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I am Jeanean Gendron, your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. You can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our webistes to learn more about Redding and Shasta County real estate.

Ridgewood Estates ~ Custom Homes on Acreage with Awesome Views!

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:52:41 -0500

Ridgewood Estates is one of Redding and Shasta County Californias finest upscale neighborhood. Offering larger parcels with custom and unique homes, this neighborhood offers Churn Creek frontage and topography that climbs for some of the best views in Redding. A completely unique and luxury market community, you have a combination of space and custom built homes.

These beautiful custom homes offer all the amenities of an upscale neighborhoods with large parches and unique custom homes. Rising up in elevation you are offered some of the best views in Redding of all three mountain ranges.

These large parcels offer the luxury of swimming pools, lush gardens and tons of room for toys. Build that workshop or guest house.

Space and room to roam with custom elegance and distinctive design...it's just the BEST!

The Churn Creek flows through this community and offers a wonderful environment. Many homes back to the Churn and the migratory route for many migrating birds. Birding in this area is a celebration as the birds are extensive and spotting a delight!

The Churn wanders through this community and offers an aray of wildlife. Peaceful and quite it is a little bit of heaven in your own back yard.

Elegance and beauty are about upscale neighborhood and the community of goregous homes. Taking a walk is quite a delight!

Huge back yards are the standard in this neighborhood and allow for all those diverse lifestyle that Shasta County provides. Having fun is our number one activity!

Beautiful, pristine and quiet this lovely community offers space and refinement. Come to Redding and take a look at Ridgewood Estates. It may be your next home. Redding and Shasta County offer so much.

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.

If you are interested in market report and trending real estate market news, subscribe to my blog for updates and markt reports. I am Jeanean Gendron and you can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. To learn more about Redding and Shasta County real estate visit our website.

Country Heights ~ Premier View Community ~ Marketing Trend Report YTD 9/08

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:59:06 -0500

Country Heights is a beautiful community located on the hills in Northeast Redding. View of all the mountain ranges and many home back to canyon views. This community is all about quality and views. With affordable prices, Country Heights is one of Redding Premier communities.

The *averaged pricing for Country Heights is as follows:

Low Closed $265,000, low Pending $245,000, low Active $250,000.

Average Closed $334,950, average Pending $259,750, average Active $339,000.

Median Closed $320,000, median Pending $250,000, median Active $309,000.

High Closed $495,000, high Pending 289,000, high Active $599,000.

Average Square Footage 1,904

Average Per Square Foot List $172

Average Per Square Foot Sold $168

Average DOM 108

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I am Jeanean Gendrona and you can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our websites to learn about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

Traveling to Shingletown on the Way to Lassen Volcanic National Park!

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:52:40 -0500

Shingletown is located to the east of Redding on Highway 44 at about the 4,000 foot elevation. It is deep forested land predominately the Ponderosa Pine and the Yellow Pine. With much cooler tempatures and the tall trees many relocating retirees head for Shingletown and the charm and beauty it has to offer. It's a one-hourse town with a small story and gas station and a wonderful little resturant. It has a sweet little shopping area for videos and the bank is there. Across from the video store is the Shingltown Library. There is a variation of altitude. Shasta Forest Village which is at the lower end of Singletown has an elevation of around 3500 and while it get snow, it is of a milder nature. McCumber Lake, however is at the 4,500 elevation and get 2-3 feet of snow through the winter season. It beautiful up in Shingletown and you should come for a visit!

The Town of Shingletown is nestled in amoung the tall trees and great big blue sky. She sweet and a must see on your trip East from Redding.

Shopping is available and the community is very close and neighborly. They'll be glad to see you and hear all about you and how you got to Shingletown!

Wonderful resturant. New ownership. We'll have to try it on the next trip and give your a review of the menu and food.

Shingltown Libray......pretty cool!

Sweet area near shopping and the Video Store.

Road into private land and home. Beautiful Ponderosa Pines are the predominate tree.

There's those trees framing our road heading east to Lassen Volcanic National Park. It's been a please visiting Shingletown. A town of beauty and friendly people!

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

Lassen Volcanic National Park ~ Day Trip from Redding, CA

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:08:18 -0500

Lassen Volcanic National Park lies to the east of Redding, CA about 50 miles. It takes about an hour to get there by car. You have a vast wilderness and national park to explore on an endless adventure. Rising from around 4,000 feet in elevation to 8,500 at the summit. Glorious mountain views are endless and the topography amazing. Only one third of the park is available by car. The other is willderness for hikers and accessible by trails. The trails system is extensive and can provide a lifetime of exploration including the Pacific Crest Trail coming through the Northwestern corner of the park.

As you enter the Park you have a complex of displays that tell you about the diverse environments within the park and specific areas. It is display beautiful and must visit upon entering the park.

Manzanita Lake greet you upon entry into the National Park and is quite beautiful. The Loomis Musem is located nearby and you can drive to the lake to camp or picnic for the day. Fishing is allowed but catch and realease only.

The Loomis Musem named after the photographer B. F. Loomis who captured the event with a serious of now famous photos.

Devestation Area from the eruption that occurred on June 14, 1914. B.F. Loomis aimed his camera at Lassen Peak and exposed a series of glass plate negatives that captured an eruption as it unfolded. An immense mudflow triggered by newly erupted lava on May 19, 1915 and searing gasses from a violent explosion on May 22, destroyed a swath of forest and wildlife on the valcano's northeast flank, creating the Devestation Area.

Another View of Devestation Area.

This is one of a series of photos that Loomis captured. The entire series show the 8 stages of the event.

View from Bumpass Hell just below the summit looking East.

Beautiful crystal blue lake just before Bumpass Hell area.

Awesome View leaving from the summit looking East. Beautiful Country and only one hour from Redding to the park entrance. If you go no further than Manzanita Lake you will have a beautiful day. Glorious Country. John Muir thought so!

I am Jeanean Gendron and you can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. I am your Redding and Shasta County Specialist bring you all the news and color about our local area. Visit our websites to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

Visit the Lassen National Park website at: www.nps.gov/lavo

or phone them at 530 595-4444

Is Opportunity Knocking At Your Door ~ Join the Revolution in Real Estate!

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:38:45 -0500

In our office, we recently launched a new blog website with the help of The Real Estate Tomato and Jim Cronin and staff. They are a dynamic group to work with and we have a great looking site and people already up to speed and blogging their hearts out and doing a great job at it.

The cool thing about our new website is it has an intranet so that we can all post info to each other on the backend side for "our eyes only". It's a great way for my boss to get articles and coaching tips out to the group.

He recently brought up a topic about continuing print ads or NOT! We got many diverse opinions and finally I had to comment on my belief that we still need the print ads for now.

Our seller expects it and while the nature of the print ad has changed, it still provides us an effective means to drive traffic to the internet, dedicated websites and to agent/company websites and blogs. We no longer really get leads from the print ads, however it is very advantageous to drive traffic to dedicated listing websites and our own company and personal websites.

It is also effective in driving traffic to our Opens. When you've combined that dedicated website along with the ad for the Open, the "House Hunter" is able to preview the home and then make a decision on viewing the home at the Open. I've seen my business change over the last three years from getting leads from the paper to NOT getting leads. So...I changed how I was using the print ads. I started building dedicated websites for each of my listings and advertising every Open I am holding. What I do get, however are the Opens House Buyers coming to my Opens with paper in hand.

My point to my fellow agents was that we cut out a crucial piece of the marketing infrastructure when we delete our print advertising. Just as if we decided to NOT use signs, we would be eliminating a crucial piece of our marketing and branding. So while we can argue it is not effective in getting the client to pick up the phone and call, we also have to realize that our goals have changed and that we as real estate marketing professionals should be using the print ad differently and that would be to drive traffic to web solutions.

Going forward it will be critical to all of us in the industry to blog and to bring to the consumer the most creative solutions we can concieve of to help them reach and attain their goals. The smarter the consumer is the better job we've done in helping our industry thrive.

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

Redding's Sacramento River ~ Curving Through Our Beautiful City ~ River Bend Estates Snuggles the River!

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:29:07 -0500

The Sacramento River is a beautiful and powerful river that runs through Redding and Shasta County California. Offering many charming areas and events that take place near the River. We are a River Community and the charm and grace of the might River brings us all the appeal that a River Community has to offer. Coupled with three mountain ranges that offer spectacular view in three directions, we have it all. Take a look at our river and enjoy. These are all taken near River Bend Estate and Country Club.

This is the Western River Bank right by River Bend Estates and Country Club.

This is a wonderful view of the river and River Bend Estates and Country Club.

Wonderful photo of this beautiful and powerful Sacramento River that makes one of the Premier River Communities in the nation.

Graceful and powerful this view of the River is look to the South from the Bluff above Bonnyview.

Another view of the River that flows to the Southwest of Redding.

This gorgeous River provides Redding all the amenities and charm of being a River Community with the added bonus of the three mountain ranges framing our wonderful city and county. Come for a visit and we'll show you around!

I am Jeanean Gendron and you can reach me at 530 276-7417. I answer my phone. Visit our Websites to learn about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

River Bend Estates ~ River Bend Country Club and Golf Course ~ The Golfing Lifestyle!

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:59:27 -0500

River Bend Estates--our upscale and prestigious community integrated with the golf and country club lifestyle provides a secluded and private setting for some of Redding's most beautiful homes. Nestled along the Sacramento River with walking trails and a luscious manicured golf course, this private 9 hole course offers that golfing lifestyle for affordable prices.

Fairway View of River Bend Country Club and Golf Course. This lovely private 9 hole course embraces the River Bend Estates Community and makes for a charming lifestyle centered around golfing!

This is a view of the Ninth hole looking south. You can see the walking bridge which is quite charming and quaint! Pictureque would be the term to describe this setting.

Another view looking more directly South from the Ninth Hole just outside my client back gate. Walking trails take you along side the inlet from the Sacaramento River.

This is a back view of my clients home on the Ninth Hole. She has those beautiful views from above looking at the Ninth Hole. She walks to the Country Club for lunch or dinner and drinks. Always good to be able to walk home!

The neighbor's back yard and swimming pool. Lovely custom and semi-custom homes in this wonderful golfing community.

Custom home in the community of River Bend Estates. With Style and grace this distinctively designed home provides that upscale and unique style for a community that offers a luxury lifestyle.

Another custom home in River Bend Estates. This unique community is one of Redding's most prestigious communities.

Formal and gracious thse custom homes offer the beauty and grace of distinctively designed custom homes for a luxury community.

Nestled along the Sacramento River and gracefully hugging the River, River Bend Estates and River Bend Country Club offers the Luxury Home Buyer affordability and all the amenities that come with living a Luxury Lifestyle. Visit us today and we'll show you around. You won't be disappointed.

I am Jeanean Gendron and you can reach me at 530 276-7417. Visit our websites to learn more about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

Wacovia Business Decisions Make No Sense ~ Road to Extinction!

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:48:28 -0500

Lender on the Way Out of Business--I read a post this morning about an employee of Wacovia that was blogging in ActiveRain and was the number one blogger in her area. Wacovia required her to dismantle the blog or be fired.

Are they from the stone age? Do they not realize what a powerful voice and forum they have to place that voice in? Maybe that would be the problem.

Any employee that has worked hard to become the number one AR member in the area is made up of values and the very attributes that will become the way of the future. In stead of promoting her and supporting her they dismantled her digital footprint.

Wacovia is not known for being proactive in consumer rights or in helping their consumer in the present and current market crisis. Why would this surprise us.

Shame on you Wacovia and shame on any of us....the consumer for doing business with you. Everytime I see these Lenders making business decisions that are not in the best interest of the consumer and forward thinking in terms of having a business and service attitude, I intend to blog about it. Right up there on the national level.

Wacovia decisions like this will be remembered at least by this consumer.