Redding Real Estate

We Moved to 1647 Court St. – Downtown Redding

March 28th, 2009

By Bob Sparks

Just in case you were planning a visit to our office, we moved. Real Estate Professionals GMAC is now located at 1647 Court St., Redding, Ca. 96001. Thats the corner of Court and Placer Streets on Reddings Westside. We are now located just a couple of blocks west of the Lorenz Hotel and Marketfest at [...]

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BV Water District Declares a Water Shortage Emergency

March 16th, 2009

By Bob Sparks

While out for my morning jog at Lema Ranch I had the chance to talk to the guys from J & J pumps who were there installing a pump in one of the 2 new wells the McConnell Foundation had drilled recently. The well they were working on will produce about 150 gallons a minute [...]

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I guess that’s why reporters get a second source.

March 5th, 2009

By Bob Sparks

Yesterday, I posted about the 2008 tax credit (since revised) and guess what? Bad info. I had called my tax professional with the question “What about last years $7500 dollar refund? Does it still require repay?” Yesterday the answer was “No, it has been amended to conform to 2009 credit” . Guess what?
Well……I just got [...]

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More Good News on 1st Time Buyer Tax Credit

March 4th, 2009

By Bob Sparks

I have some good news on the First Time Buyer Tax Credit. I just got off the phone with my tax professional and she was able to answer a question for me. You can take the $8,000 dollar first time buyer tax credit on this years (2008) return.
If you have already filed your 2008 [...]

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FIRST TIME BUYER TAX CREDIT-NO REPAY!

February 17th, 2009

By Bob Sparks

First Time Homebuyers stand to be among the biggest winners when President Obama signs the Stimulus Bill today in Denver as the new Tax Credit Change will require no repay. The bill increases the tax credit to $8,000 and is available to first time home buyers purchasing a home in 2009.

What a unique moment in time this is to purchase your [...]

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USDA No Down Financing for 1st Time Buyers

January 27th, 2009

By Bob Sparks

As an agent who has taken a specific interest in assisting first time buyers I spend quite a bit of time making sure that I am knowledgeable on financing options that make this goal possible for my clients. Many of the clients who come to me have been told that buying is not a realistic option for them [...]

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Buying a home like a Jr. High Dance

January 2nd, 2009

By Bob Sparks

Remember back in Jr. High when you went to your first school dance? In many ways the real estate market we are in is just like that. No one was quite sure what to expect and almost everyone is waiting until the dance floor fills up before they can convince themselves that it’s okay to join in. After all, that seemed the safe thing [...]

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Protect your pool in freezing weather

December 26th, 2008

By Bob Sparks

If you woke up early this morning and looked outside you probably noticed that everything was covered in a layer of frost. It got cold last night, 25 degrees according to my google weather feed!
If you own a home with a swimming pool keep in mind that freezing temperatures like this can cause some serious damage to your pump [...]

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