Updated Foreclosure and Pre Foreclsure info for Shasta County California... - 03/31/08 01:50 PM
The numbers are rising in the Pre Foreclosure and Foreclosure arenas.Here are the current numbers-
Shasta County Pre foreclosures-501
Shasta County Foreclosures-138
For investors and those with cash now is a great time to research and pickup a bargain.It is not unheard of to pick up a property for a discount of anywhere from 10-30%. This helps cushion any blows that may occur from the declining market we still have.
The lower price ranges still have a fair amount of activity on homes that are priced right to start with.The key words priced right to start with!!
When the bank takes back the property they price … (0 comments)

Peer to Peer personal lending....a new fad or here to stay? - 03/28/08 12:20 PM
There is an interesting company out there that I have come across. It is a website where people can go and borrow money directly from the person that is making the loan!! Kind of like direct to the source lending I guess you can say. You go to the website and sign up and then people that want to make a good return on their money sitting in the bank loan you money based on your credit report and your profile/bio and reason for wanting the money.
Wow....never thought I would see something like this...But then I never thought I would see … (4 comments)

How the power of Craigslist cost one homeowner almost everything! - 03/27/08 10:31 AM
It's a scene out of a horror film,yet is happened to one unfortunate person on Jacksonville Oregon.Apparently a very evil person placed an ad on Craigslist with the address of this homeowner stating that EVERYTHING was free as the man had to leave the area immediately.Whom ever placed the ad even said his horse was FREE for the taking!
The homeowner arrived home to find about 30 people stealing all his possessions! Some of the people even showed  the homeowner a print out from Craigslist and would not give any of his items back!!
The Jacksonville police are investigating the incident....good luck getting … (1 comments)

Shasta County Foreclosures for sale and Preforeclosures.... - 03/26/08 02:37 PM
The Foreclosures continue to climb here in Shasta County.Today there are over 560 Pre-Foreclosures and Foreclosures taking place. Do you know how to purchase one of these properties? Do you know the in's and the out's of purchase a distressed property or a bank repo? Let me help you today.
The first step in any successful venture is to educate yourself.
Contact me today to learn more about foreclosures and pre-foreclosures.
 
Rick Goates
Keller Williams Realty
ECO Broker
530-248-5627 
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Convenience stores and mini-marts for sale in Redding California... - 03/26/08 12:10 PM
We have all used them at one time or another in our lives. We pull in and get a tank of gas and sometimes a drink or something to eat or snack on. Convenience stores have been around for awhile now and for some they are their ticket to making a good living.Most convenience stores are located in busy area's of the city and sometimes on high traffic corners and streets.
We currently have listed 4 convenience stores in our office with more coming. Are you looking for a mini-mart/convenience store in the Redding California area? From $725,000-$1,990,000 with some good numbers? … (0 comments)

Free how to build with straw bale video check it out..... - 03/25/08 10:41 AM
So what did you think? If you want to learn more about this exciting building method I recommend getting info from expert sources. It's like when you are really sick. Do you perform surgery on yourself or go to a Doctor? The same is true when learning anything new....get expert help to learn it and become proficient at it or it will cost you a lot more money than you think!
Click here now to get more info and learn more about Strawbale construction techniques from a PRO!
Regards,

Rick Goates
ECO Broker
Keller Williams Realty
Redding Ca 96001
530-248-5627
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Strawbale homes are becoming more popular... - 03/24/08 03:04 PM
Strawbale homes are certainly becoming more popular these days. With a barrel of oil well over $100 and home heating costs going up each year and not down I am sure that we will see more people checking into the Strawbale alternative!
Most people don't know much about building straw bale homes. In fact if you were going to do a survey of people on the street I bet less than 10% could describe the benefits of using straw bales in the construction of a home.
I have come across an expert on Strawbale construction and he is pretty close to where I … (1 comments)

Shasta County Ranches and ranch type properties outside Redding Ca - 03/24/08 01:36 PM
Ranch lands. There are many people looking for small and large ranches in our area. Most of the folks looking for a ranch are from outside the area. They may have sold a ranch somewhere else or an income property etc and always wanted to own a ranch.
Ranching is good honest work...not easy that is for sure but what a great life if you love the outdoors and animals!
We have one listing right now that is interesting here at our office.It is a complete set up with everything one would want to get started in boarding/training horses etc.
Here are the stats … (0 comments)

Strawbale homes in Shasta County California... - 03/21/08 05:29 PM
Strawbale homes...the images are many for most. Some are of little rodents in the walls and other such things. The truth is Straw is an excellent natural resource that can not only insulate a home to an extremely high degree but there is not room or way for the rodents to get into the walls! Most homes built using this product are so compressed that not much if any air is in the walls and it would take a superman of a rat to get into the wall to begin with!
Here are some links for you to investigate if you are … (1 comments)

ECO Broker Rick Goates Redding Ca Straw Bale homes and info.... - 03/21/08 05:13 PM
Are you interested in building a straw bale home? If so here are some links to info that can help you in your information gathering stage. Straw bale homes are a unique and very efficient home home that can save you on your utility bills and can make your home your own little fortress! They are usually much quieter inside also because of the thickness of the walls.
Many people use passive solar and regular solar with these homes to come up with a real "Green home".
There are many resources available today to people if they know where to look on this … (0 comments)

Straw bale homes in Redding California and surrounding areas... - 03/21/08 05:02 PM
Most people don't know much about straw bale homes. In fact I have to honest the first time I heard about straw bale construction for homes was about 6 years ago. I helped a couple that wanted to purchase land and build a straw bale home. At that time I was thinking they were a little out there...boy was I wrong! They were just a little a head of their time...at least here in Shasta County.
Shasta County does allow straw bale homes. They just have to be designed properly...or shall I say to Shasta County Building Dept standards!
There is actually … (0 comments)

Redding California Real Estate showing a little more life.... - 03/17/08 01:13 PM
With all the talk about shorts sales and REO's out there I thought I would track for you where we are for those that want to mabe take a run at a short sale.
Week of March 16-22nd
Short sales available-98
REO's available-83
Inventory of available homes- 1676
There are many good buying opportunities out there for someone that is qualified and ready to go!
Examples recently- Redding 3 bedroom home listed at $139,000....sold for $144,000 cash with 5 day close.
We are seeing a lot of competition in the under $200k range....
The inventory has been holding steady and if we don't see the active homes increase substantially … (0 comments)

Inventory holding steady in Redding California... - 03/10/08 02:47 PM
Well Spring is just around the corner and an interesting thing is happening. Normally the active available homes goes up in the Spring as many home sellers that were thinking about selling actually make the move to hire an agent and get in front of the buyers that come out in the spring. 
Buyers traditionally get out and get serious about purchasing a home in the spring.Right now with 1658 homes active and available it looks like things are going to pick up a bit for the greater Redding Real Estate market! This is a good thing as the heavy Buyer's market … (0 comments)

Proper pricing is the name of the game for Redding Ca Real Estate..... - 03/01/08 07:02 PM
Wow what a week. I have had two offers on my REO and 3 more coming on Monday. The key in this market is to price your homes properly from the START. There are many buyers out there that don't understand a real deal when they see one so they are missing out! If you are not sure if a property that you are looking at is a "Real Deal" then ask your Realtor.Realtor's are experts in local real estate.Thinking that you can out do your Realtor and know better or more than him or her can lead you to a … (0 comments)

 
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