Relocating to Acton California

Located in Los Angeles County close to Antelope Valley and in the beautiful Sierra Pelona mountains. Acton has a population of 2473 as of the 2007 local census. The average household income is around $90,000 per year and recent new home loans average 590,000. Average rent is around $1800 per month.
Schools are in the Acton Agua Dulce School District include Meadowlark Elementary, High Desert Middle School and Vasquez High School.
Beginning as a ranching and farming community, Acton Real Estate is generally in 5 to 10 acre plots as development has increased in recent years due to urban flight. These rural homes and homesites are in great demand due to the stunning views overlooking the 12 mile wide Antelope Valley. One acre tracts sell for around $75,000 and ranch homes on 5 to 10 acres can sell for $200,000 to well over $500,000.
The environment is typical semi arid with some slightly elevated hilly areas and some rock outcroppings. The main vegetation is low growing chaparral, sage scrub, yucca with some scrub oak and juniper. A very beautiful area in general with an "old west" feel for the area. The elevation is 2720 feet above sea level with a overall rural land area of 4.6 square miles which has approximately 533 people per square mile.
In the winter, generally the valley floor will be free of snow, but Acton will have snow. The summers are definitely cooler than down in Antelope Valley.
In conclusion: If you are tired of city living and would like a more relaxed lifestyle, a move to Acton California should be considered. Simply take a drive down the scenic Highway 14.

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Moving to Redding California

Located in northern California and about 15 miles south of Lake Shasta, Redding is a popular tourist destination. With a population of over 100,000 Redding is the County seat of Shasta County.
Situated in the northeast Central Valley at the foot of the Cascade mountains to the north, east and west, and is known for its hot summers and rainy days.
The city of Redding is slowly improving its downtown, Parkview and Garden District, with High density apartments and Town Homes planned for the future due to the summer tourist population increase. The city of Redding is also working on two new commercial real estate developments, Airport Business Park and Stillwell Business Park.
New and existing home sales are adequate with prices in the normal rage in todays economy. Median price for homes are around $240,000 with 37,000 housing units in Redding and 68,000 homes in Shasta County. Median Family Annual Income is about $42,000 per year and about $44,000 for Shasta County with a labor force of around 87,000, with the majority being in the service industry.
Many attractions are available near and around Redding, such as Mt. Lassen, at 10,457 feet above sea level and Mt. Shasta, to the north, at over 14,000 feet above sea level. Other attractions include, Lake Shasta Caverns, Shasta State Historic Park, Lake Shasta, Whiskeytown Lake, Lassen Volcanic National Park and Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp. The Shasta Lake Area is also home to many fine resorts that attract tourists from around the world, along with several well maintained public campgrounds within the Mt. Shasta National Forest boundaries.
The Redding School District provides 46 Public Elementary Schools, 6 Middle Schools and 8 High Schools. There are also 30 Private Schools in the area with a 2 year Community College and a 4 year Private College that offers a Masters Program.
In Conclusion: Redding California is a great place to raise a family. The employment opportunities are adequate, home prices are in line with the national average and the Schools are above national average in performance.
John Tatman ASA, IFAS, CRA is a retired Real Estate Appraiser with 25 years experience in the Real Estate Industry.
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California Real Estate Market

Recent developments in the housing market have reduced the new and existing home sales to record lows in California. In northern California and in the rural areas, real estate and home prices have been holding steady with a slight decline in sales. However, the most significant drop in new and existing home prices and sales are in the southern half of the state and in the urban areas such as San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
I see two to three year stagnation in the new home sales market for California. Many new home builders have a high inventory of unsold units which causes a significant drop in home values. This makes a buyers market with many bargains to choose from.
The existing home sales market is also affected by the high supply and low demand of new homes in inventory. The average homeowner would like top dollar for their property, however in today's market this is most difficult. The high inventory of new homes makes a difficult situation for the homeowner that wishes to sell their property.
In California, the home and apartment rental market is on the upswing, with many new developments being under construction.
In conclusion:
The future outlook for the California real estate market is bleak and may take years to rebound. However, due to many valuable assets that attract home buyers from other states, such as weather and job opportunities, this continues to make California a good relocation destination.
John Tatman ASA, IFAS, CRA, Retired Real Estate Appraiser, with 25 years experience in the Real Estate industry
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