I have been to many places in the wilderness that have experienced wildfires before and, in some areas, like Yellowstone National Park, for example, fires are sometimes necessary to restore balance and produce seeds to grow more trees. That is not really the case in Anderson, California, where I went this weekend to visit an old friend from Nederland. Anderson is only a 2 1/2 hour drive from Sacramento.My husband and I have passed through this area before, during trips to Lassen National Park and Mt. Shasta. Today, it's a different story. Much of the area still shows signs from the fire that destroyed 68 homes and 120 outbuildings and 8,200 acres in Anderson. You can read more about this and see the photographs in my personal blog today at this link: A Wake-Up Call to Review Replacement... 08/31/2015

Some people have this skewed impression of me, like Eva Gabor in Green Acres, when I stay at places out of my element, but you know what? I have hiking shoes. I dress appropriately, mostly. It's a real treat to live like somebody else and not myself. I live with myself and my ways of doing things every single day, but it's a rare moment in time when I find myself observant of my surroundings to the point where I am surprised that excited dogs would scratch my arms and legs with their claws by jumping around and trying to get noticed. They are a bit wild. Travelers don't get up this way much, and oh, yeah, and to stay away from rattlesnakes in the yard.My friend and I share an air-filled mattress on the floor, in a room 8-feet by 7-feet. We couldn't go to sleep last night until we settle... 08/30/2015

VA Mortgage Loans in Anderson  CA and 100% VA Loans -the best loan program in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for both honorably discharged Vets and active duty military personnel. Here are some of the great features of this fantastic program: - Up to 100% financing, with no down required. - No monthly mortgage insurance added to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs. So how do you qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Anderson CA? The first step is to verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. You can work with an approved Windsor  CA VA mortgage loan lender to order your COE q... 06/06/2015

The 203k loan program has gone out of this world. This time FHA has really stepped up to the plate. Every real estate professional should check the loan limits in your county or the counties you work in. In high cost areas you are back in the business with Jumbo loans that have rehab attached to them... if there is no rehab then FHA may still be your answer with the 203b. With loan limits in excess of $729,000 in "HIGH COST" areas and dramatic increases in all areas of the USA, this is the "Hottest Loan Product on the Market". FHA loans are easier to get, allow qualifying faster after a bankruptcy or foreclosure than conventional loans, and have higher loan limits in many cases than the conventional loans that may have dominated the market over the past few years.  If you have a specifi... 07/18/2014

I really enjoy speaking to Realtors and agents in groups. I like to ask them if they ever get a client in their office that tells them they have no down payment... they all say "Yes" then I ask "do you send them out the door quickly?" and the laughter is overwhelming. I then ask them to take the newest agent in their office and send those would be borrowers to them instead of kicking them out the door. then I ask if the new agent will just bring those people to one of our FREE open to the public seminars and we'll turn them into real buyers... with our network.Everyone stops laughing about that time and want to know when we are having our next FREE seminar. It is amazing that just a moment ago they were ready to kick that borrower out the door and now won't turn it over to a new agent..... 06/28/2014

The Anderson Community is hosting their Artisan & Crafts Faire When: Saturday, October 1 · 10:00am - 4:00pm Location: Anderson Community 2364 Balls Ferry Road Anderson, California Host: Anderson Community Vendor booths are priced at $35. For information and application: Contact Shirley Straub 530-356-9657 or email andersoncommunity@sbcglobal.net Search: www.reddingcahomesforsale.INFO Sellers: Contact Chain Real Estate for a free market evaluation for your home because: "Unique Properties Deserve Unique Marketing℠!" www.CottonwoodCAHomesForSale.INFO Buyers: To schedule a viewing of one of these unique homes contact Chain Real Estate Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed/ Source: FlexMLS/Anderson Community/All rights reserved 09/29/2011

Anderson River Park is at the top of Anderson CA's list providing for community recreation and relaxation. There are tree covered picnic areas ideal for family gatherings. There are also ball fields and playground equipment for the young at heart. During the months of July and August there is the Mosquito Serenade free music concert series. Of course the vantage to the ever present Sacramento River is always refreshing.   Search: www.reddingcahomesforsale.INFO Sellers: Contact Chain Real Estate for a free market evaluation for your home because: "Unique Properties Deserve Unique Marketing℠!" www.CottonwoodCAHomesForSale.INFO Buyers: To schedule a viewing of one of these unique homes contact Chain Real Estate 09/23/2011

Kiara Solar's recent Anderson real estate purchase, is stepping in to play it's part to stimulate Shasta County's economy. The Anderson BioMass facility will be coming back online providing energy for 6,000 homes. Spokeman for Kiara Solar stated the facillity will provide at least 30 jobs.  The US Forest Service has granted $250,000 towards the reported $5.5M upgrades being added to the plant. Kiara Solar has designed a system of preheating materials, through solar panels, in converting waste-to-energy. The facility is expected to be back online in December. Consumer Confidence plays a large part in every economic recovery. The creation of stable jobs in Shasta County is good news for local business and families. Search: www.reddingcahomesforsale.INFO photo source:US Forest Service/ Inf... 08/17/2011

Calling all Train enthusiasts. This weekend, October 16th and 17th Historic Hawes Farms will be Celebrating Trains. In addition to our regular fun and attractions Hawes will host The Shasta Garden Railroad Society and the Shasta Cascade Railroad Preservation Society. Our visitors will enjoy G-Scale Model Railroad Train exhibits and train memorabilia will be for sale and exhibit. Train Society members will share stories of rail history here in the North State. There will be a raffle and prizes! You can experience this on Saturday October 16th from 10 am to 4pm and on Sunday October 17th from 12 - 4 pm. All this along with Pumpkins, Corn Mazes, Train Rides, Face Painting and much much more. Bring the family out to the farm and have some fun! Don't forget the drive to 2000 Fans. Become a F... 10/12/2010

Have you ever wanted to be soar above the North State and go Up Up and Away in a Helicopter? It is so much fun! As helicopter lifts away from the ground you can feel the flexibility and lightness of the craft. In seconds you're soaring above the ground looking down at the sites below you. Check out the Corn Maze, that's pretty kewl!   It's a memory that you will carry with your for many years. Historic Hawes Farms wants our fans to feel the joy of a helicopter ride.   Help us reach our goal of 2,000 Facebook fans and one lucky Facebook fan will get to take himself and two friends on a helicopter ride over the farm.   Here's what you could be enjoying.... To enter do the following:   1. Become a Fan of Historic Hawes Farms on Facebook 2. Invite your friends to become fans of Historic Ha... 10/11/2010

Market Statistics for Shasta County MLS Active Residential Listings: 1325 Pending Residential Sales for Shasta County: 108 Closed Residential Properties for Shasta County: 180  Shasta County MLS wide Median Residential Sold YTD: $219,196 ~~ Active Residential Listings in Anderson CA: 102 Pending Residential Sales for Anderson, CA: 17  Closed Residential Sales for Anderson, CA 9  Anderson, CA MLS wide Median Residential Sold YTD: $185,889 We continue to see declining prices. A quarter review establishes the declining market trend over time. We can expect to see more foreclosures, short sales and a continued declining trend. If you have a real estate need be agressive in price and move now. Market value will continue to decline. SEARCH ALL ACTIVE LISTINGS FOR ANDERSON, CA Q4 2008, Number... 02/16/2009

It's true...I have a thing for Kettle corn...you know the sweet popcorn that they sell...my favorite is Pop Weaver..it seems to be the freshest...the best! I have been trying to get myself weaned off the chocolate and the candy bars so when I found out I can eat the WHOLE bag of kettle corn for less calories than a candy bar...well let me tell you...it's been a real treat! When I was in my 20's everyone said "You just wait,with how much you eat if you continue you will be 300 lbs by the time you are 28 or so...Well it didn't happen...in fact it was only when I was in my mid 30's I guess that I had to start "Watching it" if you know what I mean... So finding out that you can eat the Whole bowl of popcorn and not gain an once...well now...that's something to get excited about! I used to m... 11/03/2008

Incorporating passive solar in your home construction make sense...dollars and sense! Many people don't consider this option when designing their new home.Passive solar add value to a home and the cost is very reasonable for the investment. Here is a link to information that will help you learn all about passive solar from a website that has a lot of good info.This article covers direct gain indirect gain and other passive topics. Here's to adding value and efficiency to your next home or purchasing one that utilizes passive solar. Below is an example of a local Straw-bale home that utilizes passive solar...this Straw-bale home is in Shasta County and is a prime example of what eco friendly people are doing.Notice the elongated east-west design and the covered patio all the way around. ... 10/16/2008

We were down in Anderson, CA showing property last night to a young couple looking to buy a deal. I love Anderson for it is slightly higher in elevation and you can see all our beautiful mountain ranges. There are lots of 5 and 10 acres parcels and it's horse country. On our way to the listing, we saw a lovely parcel and home where along the road the family had turned Manzanita into art forms. We've taken a few photos to share.  Country charm and some fun! We found this so charming and this family's entire property has a humorous joy to it. They obvious enjoy life and celebrating art. Here's the second doggie to greet you as you travel down Treat Street. It definitely was a TREAT for us! All the Manzanita trees along their property have been trimmed and trained to grow in sculptured for... 09/24/2008

The communities of Happy Valley and Cottonwood in South Shasta County are participating in an event called "How Shall We Grow" Sept. 18-20th, 2008.  Shasta County will be updating their General Plan and residents are invited to share their ideas, concerns, and opinions at the free workshops.  A set of values and priorities that will be used to create a visual representation will be established. This is an opportunity to help shape these unique areas as the Northstate continues to grow. For questions, more information or to RSVP (required) call or email Barb Jackson at 378-6060/barblj@ap4hc.org  or Mary O'Keeffe at 347-1230/mjokeeffe7@aol.com.   I'll see you there!  ~Gina 09/17/2008

Well Friends, Our 1st Annual PTA 5K has come and gone.  It very fun and almost everyone won a ribbon!  I even won 1st place in my age group/gender.  I did it in about 48 minutes!  Okay.....so I was the only woman in my age group; but it was still fun!  It was a great family event.  Both of my children won ribbons (1st and 2nd place in their groups).  My husband volunteered to man the blockade.  We included the PTA member ship in the registration cost and met 1/2 of our goal.  The Happy Valley Park Foundation brought water, juice and pastries for afterward.  We look forward to next year and on behalf of the Happy Valley PTA, I thank all those who participated from set up to take down and everything else in between. 09/15/2008

This afternoon a friend called and asked if I'd do her a favor.  "Sure," I said.  OOPS.  The Happy Valley Unified School District has a bond (Measure E) coming up in Nov. and needed people to help at the phone bank notifying the community and asking for their support.  "I do that everyday at work," I thought, "This'll be easy."  Once there, I was nervous as I held the phone in my hand not wanting to dial the first number.  Others were nervous themselves. I encouraged them along and went for it.  And just like when I do my lead generation for my business, I got into a groove.  It was ok.  The time was up before I knew it. I made about twice as many calls as I do during lead gen time.  What's up with that?! I guess it was the fact that it wasn't for me.  It was for the community. I was ha... 09/11/2008

Hey All!  The Happy Valley PTA is sponsoring a 5K Fun Run.  This is a community event not only for those living in Happy Valley but the general area as well.  Registration fees include a T-shirt and PTA membership.  Times will be digitally recorded by a local running group.  There are also short events for younger participants.  Parents may accompany their children for free.  Join us in promoting a healthy lifestyle.  More information and registration is available at www.hvesd.org. I look forward to joining you at the the Happy Valley PTA Fun Run on Sept. 13th at 8:30 am. 09/03/2008

I always call Anderson and the Eastern part "Big Sky". It rises in elevation and provides access the the big blue sky of Anderson, CA! I don't know why the sky seems so "blue" out there....but it does. Anderson is like stepping back in time. Horse country with a vengence, mini-ranches and working ranches make up this small town feel. With some space and room to roam, Anderson is many people's first choice in lifestyle and the place they want to be. The 440 acre Anderson River Park is the center and the City's premier park with it's walking trails along the Sacramento River. It also includes picnic, tennis courts, soccer and softball fields, boat launching facilities and fishing ponds. The park's amphitheater provides the gathering place for the Mosquito Serenade and features live concer... 08/31/2008

Yesterday was the annual Strawberry Festival in Happy Valley-an unincorporated townin Anderson, CA.  I was blessed to be able to help serve Strawberry Shortcake.  YUM!  People come from all over the area to get fresh, local strawberries on shortcake with vanilla ice cream!  It is so great to see the community come out and take pride in the place they live in.  Garage sale signs line the route to the Festival.  Many local residents sell their crafts, etc.  So much work goes in to the one day event.  And it takes so much volunteer effort.  Thanks to all who were able to help the Event Staff continue to bring the Strawberry Festival to Shasta County.  Good Job! 06/01/2008