Carr Fire and Real Estate in Shasta County
From The Desk Of Josh Barker @ RE/MAX
Western Shasta County has burned. It's been a horrific week for local residents. As we are writing this update on Tuesday, July 31st, nearly 900 homes have burned to the ground as a result of the Carr ...
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Posted by Josh Barker on July 31, 2018 in Newsletters
Selling Your Home? Here’s 2 Ways to Get the Best Price!
Every homeowner wants to make sure that they maximize their financial reward when selling their home, but how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house?
Here are two ways to ensure that you get the highest price possible.
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Posted by Josh Barker on July 25, 2018 in Josh's Blog
Demand for Homes to Buy Continues to Climb
Across the United States, there is a severe mismatch between the low number of houses for sale and the high demand for those houses! First-time homebuyers are out in force and are being met with a highly competitive summer real estate market....
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Posted by Josh Barker on July 23, 2018 in Josh's Blog
4 REAL Reasons Why We Buy A Home!
We often talk about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling ones.
No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of home can mean ...
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Posted by Josh Barker on July 20, 2018 in Josh's Blog
Rising Interest Rates Have Not Dampened Demand
Since the beginning of the year, mortgage interest rates have risen over a half of a percentage point (from 3.95% to 4.52%), according to Freddie Mac. Even a small rise in interest rates can greatly impact a buyer’s monthly mortgage payment....
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Posted by Josh Barker on July 17, 2018 in Josh's Blog
Shasta County Market Update - July 2018
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From The Desk Of Josh Barker @ RE/MAX
Welcome to our mid-year review for the year of 2018.Sales in Shasta County for the month of June were down by almost 2% compared to June of 2017. ...
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Posted by Josh Barker on July 13, 2018 in Market Updates
Homes More Affordable Today than 1985-2000
Rising home prices have many concerned that the average family will no longer be able to afford the most precious piece of the American Dream – their own home.
However, it is not just the price of a home that determines its affordability. The ...
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Posted by Josh Barker on July 10, 2018 in Josh's Blog
Why Should You Use A Professional to Sell Your Home?
When homeowners decide to sell their houses, they obviously want to get the best possible price for their home with the least amount of hassles along the way. However, for the vast majority of sellers, the most important result is actually getting ...
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Posted by Josh Barker on July 5, 2018 in Josh's Blog
Buying This Summer? Be Prepared for Bidding Wars
Summer is traditionally a busy season for real estate in Shasta County. Buyers come out in force and homeowners list their houses for sale hoping to capitalize on those buyers who are looking to purchase before the new school year. This year will ...
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Posted by Josh Barker on July 2, 2018 in Josh's Blog