West Redding’s Generosity Extends to Haiti
Area Events
January 31st, 2010
Kudos to the Foothill High School students that were profiled in the Record Searchlight for raising cash for earthquake-ravaged Haiti (North State students, others raise money for Haitan quake victims, RSS, January 26, 2010). Shasta High students contributed big-time as well.
Randall Yelverton, agent with GMAC/Real Estate Professionals, shared the following story which I found quite inspirational on more than one level:
Maddie Ross, Shasta High Sophomore (daughter of Jerry and Dori Ross), pounced on the obvious need for relief and called on the student body for action. Shasta High students responded by raising approximately $3,000 in less than two weeks - how about that?
About $2,000 came from the efforts from a handfull of students, including Lizzy Lupercio, Sophomore (daughter of Rosa and Dr. Raphael Lupercio), and Brianna O’Sullivan, who sold ”Hope For Haiti” bracelets on a donation basis. A giant thanks to Lizzy and Brianna, Holiday Market, and the generous folks on the west side of town!
Amazingly, the girls handling the desk at Holiday Market were treated to some very interesting “extracaricular” activity! During their time-in, a patron attempted to extricate a cart-load of groceries, grand theft-style. Unfortunately for the perpetrator, he was quickly slammed to the concrete by the gentleman who operates the tri-tip cart at the south entrance of the store – within scant inches of the girls’ table!
Lizzy was quoted as follows: “the guy, like, ran out of the store with a cart, and the big guy cooking the meat, like, tackled him – RIGHT IN FRONT OF US!….. It was, like, wild!”…..
So cool to be a 16 year-old sophomore, but soooo cooler yet to get a quote at buzzaboutredding.com.
Over 265,000 Christmas Lights
Miscellaneous Tidbits
December 15th, 2009
Cool show …..but a bummer for the neighbors ..
You Must Have Dreams
Business of Real Estate, Opportunities, Succeeding is a process
December 11th, 2009
Bill Fields latest 5 minute video talks about the need for dreams in order to set effective goals.
We all realize that we need to set goals but often we avoid doing so. This 5 minute video talks about a simple and effective reason for setting goals ….it pertains to anybody in any profession.
If you are exploring or involved in the profession of real estate here in Redding or Shasta County, please contact me. I can help you realize your dreams.
Don’t Wait Until After The Holidays To List Your House
Redding Real Estate
November 28th, 2009
Holiday Home
Here’s some reasons why..
1. There is a higher percentage of serious buyers. Many need to find a home before the end of the year.
2. Less competition for your home. Residential housing inventory historically decreases during the holidays and rises after New Years.
3. Your home presents better and is more welcoming to buyers because of Holiday decorating, cooking, etc.
4. Your home will have a marketing head start. Buyers and agents become familiar about your home early, before the New Year’s increase in inventory.
Weekly Redding Real Estate Update
Redding Real Estate
November 27th, 2009
SHASTA MLS REAL ESTATE UPDATE
Available residential listings: 1,402 (down from 1,413 last week and 1,422 two weeks ago)
Homes in escrow: 465 (up from 450 last week and down from 467 two weeks ago)
The Top 5 Real Estate Mistakes (Courtesy of HGTV)
Business of Real Estate, Redding Real Estate
October 28th, 2009
Great advice from HGTV ….. tips for someone wanting to buy a house or sell a house …check it out
Life Equals Risk
Business of Real Estate, Miscellaneous Tidbits, Redding Real Estate, Succeeding is a process
October 12th, 2009
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We finish strong for each client.
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Not Sure You Are A First Time Homebuyer?
Opportunities
October 9th, 2009
Just Do It ..Now
Of course if you’ve never owned a home the answer is obvious …yes you are…
Haven’t owned a home in 3 years? ….yes you are
Renting with a good income? …yes you should …
In reality there is less than a week to be able to grab onto the Federal Credit….has to close escrow by Nov 30th to qualify …not be in escrow
Don’t wait too long ….
Redding City Council… Makin’ Moves
Uncategorized
April 9th, 2009
Council Approves Construction Incentives
Unanimous. That’s just not a word you get used to hearing these days in partisan politics. Perhaps though, it’s a little different when you’re dealing with your own back yard…
The Redding City Council has just unanimously approved some construction incentives that they believe will help the flagging building industry. This isn’t an entirely revolutionary idea- it’s the same one they’ve been using for the Downtown Redding area for some time, only this one is a little more grand in scale.
Spreading Out The Love
Basically, they decided that instead of making developers pony up mad cash for water and sewer impact fees, they only have to lay down 25% and can pay the rest out over a three year period (maximum- don’t even try to push it to four.). That’s like, 75% less than usual! Also, there is some interest figured in there, so it’s not like the City of Redding will be losing out on the deal.
Why the Love?
Well, after trying a few minor shifts, the Redding economy has continued to lag. Building permits are way down, which means the building of buildings isn’t being done, which means economic hardship. Redding City Council is doing what it can to prop up what is by far the most lucrative industry Redding has- construction.
Check the Deets!
I’m a two-bit hack when it comes to this reporting stuff, so if you want to know more you should read the article by David Benda in the recent Redding.com story (Incidentally, it is most likely not the same David Benda as this guy, but it would be rad if it was.).
Seriously, does anyone know Dave Benda? I want to know if he’s down with 80’s BMX action.
JERRY BAKER
GMAC REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
530-524-8806
The Most Often Overlooked Moment For Success
Business of Real Estate, Opportunities, Succeeding is a process
March 15th, 2009
Networking ..we all talk about it …social networking, personal networking, business networking, networking networking …. We join groups, churches, country clubs, service clubs, gyms, neighborhood groups, hobby clubs, climbing groups, biking groups, card groups, bunko ..etc ..all the while under the guise of “networking” and building our business contacts …building our influence group ….with the hope that people in the group that we join will do business with us…..without us actually being so blatant as to ask them if they will work with us …
When you first meet someone …what do you say? Do you have an elevator speech of no more than 30 seconds? Are you memorable? Can you explain what you do between floors?
Seth Godin’s recent blog “What’s Your Superpower?” hits the nail on the head.
“Hi, I’m Ross Domke. I create successful real estate agents.”
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