The Redding Golf Lifestyle

We’ve been having our small period of Fall here in Redding and Shasta County. It is very beautiful and wonderful weather. The days are crisp and clear and the nights quite cold. My husband and I have been enjoying the time of year and wishing to get away for a day trip or overnight adventure. Perhaps soon?

We had an Open House the past two weekends and while I did not know if we could expect to have traffic we had good turnout on both days. In both cases we had people stopping by who where interested in buying. Last weekend we had Buyers that were ready to buy and loved the house. The only thing wrong was RV parking and a three bay garage instead of the two. So good to have them love the house so much. They spent a long time and loved it down to every detail. They are moving down to a smaller footprint and yet they want to take the retirement toys. It was lovely speaking with them.

Yesterday was a gorgeous day and we held an Open at our River Bend Estates listings on the golf course. It just doesn’t get nicer than that view in the back of the 9th hole. There is a covered patio and it is so pleasant to set there and soak it all up. We had the most delightful clients stop by. They own a home down in Cottonwood on 2 acres that backs up to “Fish and Game Wildlife Preserve”. It is in some of the most beautiful country here in Shasta County. We are going to go meet with them this week to discuss their home and what type of offer they might make given the circumstances of the market. It will be a lovely opportunity to see their property and the area. I’ve never been out to their specific area….as it is a bit remote.

Open Houses are so interesting. I learn a lot by doing them. I learn about the beauty of the home and the way the exposure changes during the day. I usually find the special place in the home….that very quiet space where you love to go and “just be”. This house has been one of my favorites and while we have had Buyers who really wanted to buy it, the circumstances have just not worked out. We still have a couple in Klamath Falls that came all the way to Redding to see just this house….no other…..this house. My web marketing works….side note. They still keep in touch and have still not sold their home.

Open Houses also provide us an opportunity to meet people. It is always interesting. This lovely couple from yesterday were so delightful to talk with. We talked about birding and all the beautiful migrating birds that come through our area. We live within walking distance to the Sacramento River and we have Bald Eagles, Great Blue Heron and the Great White Heron fishing the Sac on a regular basis. We can set out in our back yard and count on seeing these great birds soaring high as they hunt. It was so nice to share this with them and learn about their land and the history of the area they live in. They grew up on a ranch in that area.

People always debate Open Houses and some agents in my office refuse to do them. I have to say it amazes me. It is so personal and engaging and while I have committed wholeheartedly to using Localilsm to drill down and deliver that neighborhood interest and information, I feel Open Houses provide us with that wonderful opportunity to connect with people within the community and people looking to move to the community.

I’ve slowly been building the base in Localism for River Bend Estates and I can now send people there to learn about the area and it’s amenities and market values. I don’t have to race home and put something together to send to them…I can casually talk about my blog and how to find my information on Localism. I’m building an infrastructure to help people learn about our area and the communities that I specialize in. The work I am doing for Localism is broad and wide and it is drill down deep! It’s available at a moment notice…..just waiting there for the right person! Thanks ActiveRain! I am amazed at how well this all coming together! Check out River Bend Estates in Redding, CA in Localism….it’s all there and it’s getting better and better!

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 about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

Tags: Golf Course Luxury Homes, Luxury Homes, Redding Luxury Homes, The Redding Golf Lifestyle by Jeanean Gendron, Realtor DRE#01299346
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River Bend Estates is a prestigious and beautiful luxury home community nestled along the Sacramento River. It is a nine-hole Private Golf Course and Country Club. The surrounding community is made up of custom and semi-custom homes that provide the charm and grace of well-planned luxury community. Walk to the Country Club for Dinner or for your morning round of golf. It truly is one of Redding’s Premier communities.

At the end of September we had:

3 Actives – Median Price $439,000, No Pending Sales - 3 Closed – Median Price $465,000

While this is a smaller community, we are seeing a higher square foot price for this community within Redding. The average sold price per sqare foot for River Bend Estates has been $174.74 per square foot with an Average Days On Market of 183.

River Bend Estates remains to be one of Redding’s most prestigious communities with beautiful luxury amenities, access and views of the Sacramento River with the opportunity to enjoy the Shasta Lifestyle!

River Bend Estates is:

• 10 Minutes and 5.61 miles from the Redding Airport,
• 10 Minutes and 5.28 miles from Mercy Hospital,
• 10 Minutes and 5.50 miles from Downtown Redding,
• 8 Minutes and 5.76 miles from Turtle Bay Exploration Park,
• 10 Minutes and 5.49 miles to the Cascade Theatre, and
• 8 Minutes and 5.66 miles to the Redding Convention Center.
• 1 Hour and 3 Minutes and 61.30 miles from Mount Shasta.
• 2 Hours and 28 Minutes and 161.76 miles from Sacramento, CA.
• 2 Hours and 55 Minutes and 147.99 miles from Eureka, CA.

Here are the city of Redding and Shasta County demographics and links to the many things available to the people who live The Shasta Lifestyle here in Redding and Shasta County. Enjoy!

Shasta County, Land area is 3,785.2 square miles, Density 47.4 people per square mile, versus California Density at 217.2 people per square mile. Population (2006 estimate): 179,951. House Hold Income: Median $37,696, Persons below proverty is 13.4% and Home ownership rate is 66.1%. Education: High School graduates: 83.3% of adults 25 and up. Bachelor’s degree is 16.6% of adults 25+

Redding, population is 90,033 (in 2000), incorporated in 1887.  Average temperature in January is 55 and average July temperature is 98. Information Links for Recreation and County and City Resources:

Shasta County: A Guide to Shasta County Shasta County Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan Shasta County Guide to Recreation California State Parks – Shasta Cascade City of Redding Information Center Turtle Bay Museum Redding Convention Center Cascade Theatre Schreder Planetarium Turtle Bay Exploration Park Shasta State Historica Park Sacramento River Trail/Caldwell Park Sacramento River Trail Map Redding Community Services Shasta County Library Shasta Historical Society

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. Luxury Homes, All MLS Listings by Price, Jeanean’s Total Real Estate Resource, Short Sale Information and Listings.

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Gold Hills is a beautiful luxury home community nestled in the foothills North of Redding. It is a lovely prestigious community with homes backing to the golf course, golf course views, luxury amenities and views of three surrounding mountain ranges.

At the end of August we had:

9 Actives – Median Price $519,000, 1 Pending – Median Price $530,000, 2 Closed – Median Price $510,750

For the end of September we see some changes with 3 new solds and 1 pending.

9 Actives – Median Price $550,000, 1 Pending – Median Price $309,900, 3 Closed – Median Price $466,660

At the end of October we had:

9 Actives – Median Price $469,000, No Pending Transactions and 2 Closed – Median Price $324,500.

At the end of November we had:

9 Actives – Median Price $503,155, No Pending Transactions and No Closed Transactions. We saw a decrease of 9.36% in List Price during the two months of October and November, 2008.

**With the Wall Street fiasco and the uncertainty in the Banks lending, we have had sharp list price decline and a 6.7% drop in closed or sold listings for Redding. We will continue to see foreclosures and short sales which will influence the market for further decline. If you need to sell in this market you should act as prices will continue to decline. For Buyers if you are interested in the entry level market, now may be a good opportunity for First Time Buyers and Investors with interest rates at good lows. The numbers work. The higher priced market segments will continue to see decline.

Gold Hills remains to be one of Redding’s most prestigious communities with beautiful luxury amenities, views of three mountain ranges and the opportunity to enjoy the Shasta Lifestyle! We aer seeing declining prices for this local market in access of the general market trend.

• Gold Hills is 21 minutes and 13.26 miles from the Redding Airport,
• 15 minutes and 7.33 miles from Mercy Hospital,
• 12 minutes and 6.40 miles from Downtown Redding,
• 9 minutes and 5.22 miles from Turtle Bay Exploration Park,
• 12 minutes and 6.40 miles to the Cascade Theatre, and
• 10 minutes and 6.60 miles to the Redding Convention Center.

Here are the city of Redding and Shasta County demographics and links to the many things available to the people who live The Shasta Lifestyle here in Redding and Shasta County. Enjoy!

Shasta County, Land area is 3,785.2 square miles, Density 47.4 people per square mile, versus California Density at 217.2 people per square mile. Population (2006 estimate): 179,951. House Hold Income: Median $37,696, Persons below proverty is 13.4% and Home ownership rate is 66.1%. Education: High School graduates: 83.3% of adults 25 and up. Bachelor’s degree is 16.6% of adults 25+

Redding, population is 90,033 (in 2000), incorporated in 1887.  Average temperature in January is 55 and average July temperature is 98. Information Links for Recreation and County and City Resources:

Shasta County: A Guide to Shasta County ~ Shasta County Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan Shasta County Guide to Recreation ~ California State Parks – Shasta Cascade ~ City of Redding Information Center ~ Turtle Bay Museum ~ Redding Convention Center ~ Cascade Theatre Schreder Planetarium ~ Turtle Bay Exploration Park ~ Shasta State Historica Park ~ Sacramento River Trail/Caldwell Park ~ Sacramento River Trail Map Redding Community Services ~ Shasta County Library ~ Shasta Historical Society

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. Luxury Homes, All MLS Listings by Price, Jeanean’s Total Real Estate Resource, Short Sale Information and Listings.

Tags: Golf Course Luxury Homes, Luxury Homes, Redding Luxury Homes by Jeanean Gendron, Realtor DRE#01299346
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We’ve been having our small period of Fall here in Redding and Shasta County. It is very beautiful and wonderful weather. The days are crisp and clear and the nights quite cold. My husband and I have been enjoying the time of year and wishing to get away for a day trip or overnight adventure. Perhaps soon?

We like to hold Open Houses and while I did not know if we could expect to have traffic we had good turnout on both days. In both cases we had people stopping by who where interested in buying. Last weekend we had Buyers that were ready to buy and loved the house. The only thing wrong was RV parking and a three bay garage instead of the two. So good to have them love the house so much. They spent a long time and loved it down to every detail. They are moving down to a smaller footprint and yet they want to take the retirement toys. It was lovely speaking with them.

Recent we had a gorgeous day and we held an Open at our River Bend Estates listings on the golf course. It just doesn’t get nicer than that view in the back of the 9th hole. There is a covered patio and it is so pleasant to set there and soak it all up. We had the most delightful clients stop by. They own a home down in Cottonwood on 2 acres that backs up to “Fish and Game Wildlife Preserve”. It is in some of the most beautiful country here in Shasta County. We are going to go meet with them this week to discuss their home and what type of offer they might make given the circumstances of the market. It will be a lovely opportunity to see their property and the area. I’ve never been out to their specific area….as it is a bit remote.

Open Houses are so interesting. I learn a lot by doing them. I learn about the beauty of the home and the way the exposure changes during the day. I usually find the special place in the home….that very quiet space where you love to go and “just be”. This house has been one of my favorites and while we have had Buyers who really wanted to buy it, the circumstances have just not worked out. We still have a couple in Klamath Falls that came all the way to Redding to see just this house….no other…..this house. My web marketing works….side note. They still keep in touch and have still not sold their home.

Open Houses also provide us an opportunity to meet people. It is always interesting. This lovely couple from yesterday were so delightful to talk with. We talked about birding and all the beautiful migrating birds that come through our area. We live within walking distance to the Sacramento River and we have Bald Eagles, Great Blue Heron and the Great White Heron fishing the Sac on a regular basis. We can set out in our back yard and count on seeing these great birds soaring high as they hunt. It was so nice to share this with them and learn about their land and the history of the area they live in. They grew up on a ranch in that area.

People always debate Open Houses and some agents in my office refuse to do them. I have to say it amazes me. It is so personal and engaging and while I have committed wholeheartedly to using Localism to drill down and deliver that neighborhood interest and information, I feel Open Houses provide us with that wonderful opportunity to connect with people within the community and people looking to move to the community.

I’ve slowly been building the base in Localism for River Bend Estates and I can now send people there to learn about the area and it’s amenities and market values. I don’t have to race home and put something together to send to them…I can casually talk about my blog and how to find my information on Localism. I’m building an infrastructure to help people learn about our area and the communities that I specialize in. The work I am doing for Localism is broad and wide and it is drill down deep! It’s available at a moment notice…..just waiting there for the right person! Thanks ActiveRain! I am amazed at how well this all coming together! Check out River Bend Estates in Redding, CA in Localism….it’s all there and it’s getting better and better!

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 about Redding and Shasta County Real Estate.

Tags: The Redding Golf Lifestyle by Jeanean Gendron, Realtor DRE#01299346
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