CHICO HOMES - CONSUMER PROTECTION PASSES THROUGH WALL STREET REFORM BILL -CHICO REAL ESTATE   The Senate passed the Wall Street Reform Bill.  This bill includes protections for consumers with Credit Card, Student Loans, Mortgage Interest Rate Changes and Checking Account Charges. Legislators believe the bill will protect Tax Payers from future bank bailouts and consumer abuse. Legislators are anxious to see small business have access to much needed operating capital that has been missing.   source: public domain   Buyers and Sellers Seeking Chico Real Estate Transaction Assistance With Chico Homes For Sale Please Contact: Phone: 530.370-1818                                                      Email: steve@chainrealestate.net 07/15/2010

"Will Wrestle Your Mother-In-Law for a Dollar" read the sign of the man at the end of the 99N offramp. I couldn't help but smile.  Very clever marketing.  But my mother-in-law lives out of town--I should've asked about travel costs.  Anyway he didn't look scrappy enough to take her.  :)     Jen Wing   Just kidding Ma-In-Law!       06/16/2010

Chico Houses - Buyer's Agent; What Is A Buyer's Real Estate Agent? Chico Real Estate Properties listed for sale with Real Estate Agents have a contractual relationship that establishes a fiduciary responsibility on behalf of the Seller. Before a Purchase Offer Agreement is created all Real Estate Agents are contractually obligated to the Seller to fulfill that fiduciary responsibility. A clear exception to this arrangement can be created through the completion of a Buyer Representative Agreement. Otherwise Buyers looking for a new home have no representation established until a purchase offer is made. Many Buyer's maybe unaware that this agreement adds NO ADDITIONAL COST to the purchase process. Buyers essentially acquire a package of additional benefits WITHOUT ADDITIONAL EXPENSE by es... 06/11/2010

Hey There!  Thank you for taking a few moments to read this tiny blog post.  I really think times are a changing!  Today I realized that more and more people are doing some form of barter with the younger 'working set'.  I am refering to those recently out of high school, enrolled in college and working part time... These kids want more work!  We want more help!  This is really a smart way to go...we are teaching them that work is a good thing, you can work for someone and help them out and earn some extra cash - to pay for a movie or a meal in a restaraunt or even extra gas money.  I am so proud of this new generation - those of the capable, the willing, and the fortitude to see the future as a bright spot -somewhere they are headed - with an opportunity for success!  I think they will... 06/09/2010

  SOLD!!! -- Charming NEW home, Chico Real Estate Overview Maps Photos Features Description $188,000 Single Family HomeSold Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1118 sqftLot: 0.11 acre(s) Location 1421 Martin StChico, CA 95928 To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Joel Chain Chain Real Estate(530) 592-6587joel@chainrealestate.nethttp://www.chainrealestate.net Listed by: Steven Chain Our recent listings Commercial Corner Property - Downtown Main Street Healdsurg Subscribe to our listing feed See more Chico, CA real estate for sale   06/01/2010

    Brandi Laffins | Century 21 Jeffries Lydon | 530-321-9562 1921 Waxwing Way, Chico, CA Open House Every Saturday & Sunday 11 to 4 4BR/3BA Single Family House   offered at $529,000 Year Built 2009 Sq Footage 2,795 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION SHASTAN SOLAR HOMES. NESTLED AMONGST THE ORCHARDS OF CHICO THESE HOMES SHOWCASE GORGEOUS GRANITE COUNTERS, TOP OF THE LINE APPLIANCES W/ BOSCH DISHWASHER & 5 BURNER GAS STOVE, DOUBLE OVENS, WINE FRIDGE AND LOADS OF STORAGE. SPACIOUS MASTER SUITE W/COFFERED CEILINGS, W/I CLOSET, SOAKING TUB, DUAL VANITIES HUGE W/I SHOWER & SOAKING TUB. IN ADDITION TO THE SUNPOWER SMARTER SOLAR FEATURES OTHER AMENITIES INCLUDE SEP LIVING & FAMILY ROOMS, SATELLITE CONTROL... 04/25/2010

Willy Wonka, Jr. Wednesday, May 19 7:30p at California State University - Chico: Laxson Auditorium, Chico, CA The young performers of The Playouse bring to life the timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. In this performance by kids for kids, you'll hear "The Candy Man," "Pure Imagination," "Oompa Loompa," and "I Want it Now. read more Price: $12 Adult $10 Senior $8 Student/Child Phone: (530) 898-6333 The young performers of The Playouse bring to life the timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. In this performance by kids for kids, you'll hear "The Candy Man," "Pure Imagination," "Oompa Loompa... 04/17/2010

American Cancer Society Relay For Life Saturday, May 1 8:00a at Pleasant Valley High School, Chico, CA Relay For Life®, the American Cancer Society's signature event, is a fun-filled overnight experience designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer. At Relay, people from within the community gather to celebrate survivors, remember those lost to cancer, and to fight back against this disease. read more Phone: (337) 356-3567 Age Suitability: All Ages Tags: cancer fundraising volunteer teen community Relay For Life®, the American Cancer Society's signature event, is a fun-filled overnight experience designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer. At Relay, people from within the community gather to celebrate survivors, remember those lost to cancer, an... 04/12/2010

CHICO REAL ESTATE - Canyon Oaks Subdivision- A Golf Course Runs Through It! - CHICO HOUSES   While the golf course doesn't exactly run through the subdivision, it certainly is a practical and beautiful part of the community. CANYON OAKS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB: Mature links-style 18 hole course  Gently rolling terrain and subtle elevation changes 6,804-yard, par 72 layout requires every club in the bag Five sets of tees for all skill abilities Large grass driving range with target greens. Annual club championship  Course rating  71.7 Slope rating  132. While the Golf Course was completed in 1989 the Canyon Oaks Subdivision continues to afford homeowners the opportunity to purchase completed homes or purchase a lot and create a brand new luxury/custom home with a local design/build contracto... 04/06/2010

  CALIFORNIA PARK - Idyllic = Excellent And Delightful In All Respects - CHICO HOMES- CHICO REAL ESTATE If ever a community fit the description of "idyllic" it would be California Park. While the small metropolitian City of Chico is just minutes away this unique planned community development has clearly created an environment that makes a homeowner feel far removed from the pace.                        CALIFORNIA PARK, CHICO  HOMES - MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN AND HIGHWAY 99 CALIFORNIA PARK, CHICO - The Well Managed Home Owner's Association Maintains The Lake, Parks & Walking Trails That Abound.   What would a community with a name like CALIFORNIA PARK be without a park. Here you see SYCAMORE BEACH PARK. One example of the numerous thumbnail sized parks located throughout the community.  Yes... 04/06/2010

Paradise CA Real Estate, Don't Give Up On Your Home Buying Plans, Paradise CA Homes For Sale      If your home buying plans for Chico Real Estate, Paradise Homes For Sale, Chico Houses, Paradise Real   Estate  seem to have plateaued  you may consider a fresh approach to the process.                  Don't give up. There is still time, DON'T quit! It's just time to get a higher perspective...  PERHAPS IT'S JUST TIME FOR YOU TO INCREASE YOUR HORIZON. AS YOU DO YOU MAY JUST FIND THE  HAZE BEGINS TO CLEAR AND ... In the Greek language there is a word( ὁρίζων, horizōn, from ὁρίζειν, horizein, meaning  "TO LIMIT") It is based upon viewing  things by their apparent limits.  When a person views the horizon there is an apparent line that would seem to be the limit of the earth. The horizon  is t... 04/05/2010

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Thursday, Apr 8 7:30p at California State University - Chico: Laxson Auditorium, Chico, CA Described by The New York Times as "a breath of fresh air," the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company is celebrated for its musicality and athleticism. With exciting vibrancy and striking precision, the dancers of ASFB perform an eclectic repertoire staged by some of the world's foremost choreographers. read more Price: $23 Premium $18 Adult $16 Senior $14 Student/Child Phone: (530) 898-6333 Described by The New York Times as "a breath of fresh air," the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company is celebrated for its musicality and athleticism. With exciting vibrancy and striking precision, the dancers of ASFB perform an eclectic repertoire staged by some of the world's foremost choreographers. ... 03/29/2010

Immediate need! The Sandi Bauman Team! at Chico Homes is looking for an assistant to support our primary transaction coordinator. We are a VERY busy real estate team handling a large number of files for both retail transactions and REO properties. The pace is fast and furious, exciting and demanding! The ideal additional team member would meet the following criteria: * A great attitude * Extraordinary work ethic * Respect of confidential material * Detail oriented * Accountable * Learns quickly * Ability to focus and produce results in a busy environment with many distractions * A strong sense of team and loyalty * Good communications skills, both verbal and written * Ability to navigate email, Word, Quick Books, and a variety of online systems ** Real estate experience is a definite p... 03/28/2010

NPR Comedian Paula Poundstone Friday, Mar 26 7:30p at California State University - Chico: Laxson Auditorium, Chico, CA It’s impossible to attend a Paula Poundstone performance without marveling at her ability to interact spontaneously with audience members.Armed with nothing but a stool, a microphone and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula’s ability to create humor on the spot has become the stuff of legend. Little wonder people leave Paula’s shows debating whether the random people she talked to were “plants” – which, of course they never are, and complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter. Price: $15 - $25 Phone: (530) 898-6333   : Comedy Chico Events 03/23/2010

Some interesting stats on the current Chico Real Estate market. As of 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16th from Chico MLS CURRENTLY LISTED SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON MLS = 319 REGULAR LISTINGS = 243 SHORT SALE LISTINGS = 51 BANK OWNED LISTINGS = 25           16% OF THE ACTIVE LISTINGS ARE SHORT SALES AND 8% ARE BANKED OWNED. CURRENTLY PENDING = 99   SOLD SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS = 338 $0 TO $100,000 = 3 $101,000 TO $200,000 = 53 $201,000 TO $300,000 = 163 $301,000 TO $400,000 = 85 $401,000 TO $500,000 = 23 $501,000 TO $600,000 = 5 $601,000 TO $700,000 = 3 $701,000 TO $800,000 = 1 $801,000 TO $900,000 = 2 $900,000 AND UP = 0 12% OF THE SOLD PROPERTIES WERE SHORT SALES AND 18% WERE FORECLOSURES/BANK OWNED. 03/17/2010

Hi, I'm Julie McLaughlin, owner of Staging Chico and Chico Feng Shui. I'm the mother of two wonderful children and we've lived in, and been an active part of the Chico community for over 7 years. My passion and talent has always been using my creative eye, whether it be for interior design, painting, sketching, photography or color schemes and fabric combinations. I'm an outside of the box kind of thinker and can visualize the art and beauty in almost anything and transform it into something others can see the beauty in. I started this staging business to help others sell their homes more quickly and for more profit by beautifying and depersonalizing their house. By depersonalizing I mean, making the house into something marketable by taking out the personal items that would otherwise d... 03/14/2010

CHICO REAL ESTATE - Say What You Will, The Market Has Spoken - CHICO HOUSES   The Market Has Spoken, Well sort of; If you believe in the statistical value of surveys providing a good indication of the whole population you may find this information interesting.                                                         Americans Surveyed Report: 68% Desire continued  federal support of home buyers 65% Believe the government should increase efforts to help families avoid foreclosure.  SURVEY RESPONDENTS:  January 29-31, 2010. 1,000 - Adults -Nationwide Home owners 66% / Renters 34% DESIRE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT OF HOUSING MARKET 78% of potential home buyers / 81% of renters seeking to purchase a home soon SUPPORT GOVERNMENT FORECLOSURE PROTECTION: Renters, 84%  Women, 71% 58% men First-time home... 03/05/2010

    Brandi Laffins | Century 21 Jeffries Lydon | 530-321-9562 1271 Dale Way, Chico, CA CLOSE TO SCHOOLS AND SHOPPING! 3BR/1BA Single Family House   offered at $199,000 Year Built 1956 Sq Footage 1,050 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 10,018 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION GREAT LOCATION. CLOSE TO SCHOOLS AND SHOPPPING. HUGE LANDSCAPED YARD ON NEARLY A QUARTER OF AN ACRE. VAULTED CEILINGS, COZY FIREPLACE, NEWER WINDOWS, BOOK CASES AND MORE.   see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Stove/Oven COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking       ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Front Nearly a quarter acre Storage shed Cozy Fireplace Cute Lots of cabinetry Contact info: Brandi Laffins Century 21 Jeffries Lydon 5... 02/28/2010

CHICO Real Estate - DEADLINE APPROACHES - $8,000 - $6,500 Tax Credit, CHICO Houses Legislation: The Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, Nov. 6, 2009, DEADLINE APPROACHES for Buyers in the market for a primary residence to access the $6,500-$8,500 Tax Credit                                          Tax Credit - $8,000 max. / 10 Percent of Purchase Price ( Max. Purchase Price $800,000) Who Qualifies - 1st Time Home Buyers Tax Credit - $6,500 max./ 10 Percent of Purchase Price Who Qualifies - Existing Home Owners (Owners living in their Primary Residence 5 consecutive yrs/last 8) Purchase Deadline: Contract Signed By April 30, 2010, Close Escrow by June 30,2010 Tax Period: The Credit may be applied for 2009. 2010 tax years Income Limits: The credit begins to phase out for Ta... 02/21/2010

  Supply & Demand - Bank's Senior Loan Officers Speak Out - January 2010 - Chico Real Estate     The FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD'S January 2010 survey addressed changes in the supply of, and demand for, loans to businesses and households over the past three months.                                          BANKING RESPONDENTS: 55 domestic banks and 23 U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks. COMMERCIAL BANKS: Ceased tightening standards on many loan types in the fourth quarter of last year Majority of banks reporting tighter loan terms continued to trend lower. COMMERCIAL LENDING POLICIES: Banks' policies on commercial real estate lending was another matter, as large numbers of bankers further tightened their credit standards during Q4 2009. Terms on Commercial Real Estate loans were tight... 02/19/2010