Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension
Just in case you were not aware, I wanted to let you know that the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit has been extended. The great news is that now there is a TAX CREDIT UP TO $6,500 FOR REPEAT… Continue Reading
Author: Lara Wells Osborn
Leadership Redding – NVCSS Tour Amazing
Each and every time I participate in Leadership Redding activities, I am amazed at the outpouring of generosity from so many in our community, and the dedication of those trying to make Redding (and the world) a better place. I… Continue Reading
Planets Align for First-Time Home Buyers
Do you know a first time home buyer? Help spread the word. What a great time to buy a house. For anyone who is waiting for the “planets to align” to finally make the move forward and purchase a home,… Continue Reading
How to Understand Tax Credits & Loan Modifications
So much information is out there about tax credits, loan modifications, etc., that it is tough to keep up. If you feel you can take advantage of any of these programs, contact your tax adviser, lender or real estate agent… Continue Reading
Can We Fast-Forward to the Good Times Again?
2008: a year that many are glad to have over. It seemed like the bad news never stopped flowing. Fires, gas prices, the stock market, unemployment and, of course, real estate. I’m sure I’m not alone in my hopes that… Continue Reading
How to Stay Up in a Down Market
I don’t like to be negative. I don’t like to create anxiety or frustration. So it should come as no surprise that these days I have trouble bringing myself to write about real estate. I absolutely love being a real… Continue Reading
Daylong Project Gives Lifetime Perspective
Photo source: www.edb.utexas.edu What if you wake up one morning and have to face the fact that you’re a single mom, have only $15 left, three kids to feed, a mother who’s moved in with you, and by the way, she’s starting to… Continue Reading
Leadership Redding: Helping Small Businesses
Perhaps it’s because I’ve been in my own little world with my kids and work since returning to Redding that I hadn’t heard about all the programs here in Redding for small business owners. Or, after talking with many people… Continue Reading
Long tale of a short sale
While everyone is spending a lot of time pointing fingers and talking about how we got into this housing mess, I feel compelled to tell the tale of this short sale. A short sale is where the house is being… Continue Reading
Leadership Redding journey continues
 Do you ever wish you could get a do-over on your elementary school field trips now that you actually care about the information being taught? I am so lucky because as part of our first class for Leadership Redding… Continue Reading
