California Property Taxes Explained: What Shasta County Home Buyers Need to Know in 2026
How property taxes really work in Shasta County, CA — Prop 13, the 1% rule, supplemental bills, the Homeowners' Exemption, and the Prop 19 break…
Author: Justin Cartwright
Born and raised in Redding, Justin Cartwright is a third-generation Shasta County native and one of the area’s top-producing Realtors®. As founder of the Justin Cartwright Real Estate Team, he proudly serves Redding, Anderson, Palo Cedro, Shasta Lake, and nearby communities with honesty, precision, and local expertise. Known for strong negotiation, modern marketing, and genuine client care, Justin has helped hundreds of North State families buy and sell their homes. For trusted, local real estate service in Redding and surrounding areas, Justin Cartwright is the name to know.
A Local’s Guide to Summer 2026 in Redding & Shasta County
From the Shasta District Fair to IRONMAN and our farmers markets, here's a local's guide to making the most of summer 2026 in Redding.
Why People Are Moving to Shasta County: The Case for Redding CA in 2026
Something is happening in Shasta County, and if you've lived here for a while, you've probably noticed it. New faces in the coffee shops, more…
Redding CA Housing Market Update: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know in 2026
If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Redding, CA, you're probably asking the same question everyone else is: What is the Redding…
10 Top Reno’s That Will Up the Sale Price of Your Home
When getting ready to sell your home, it can be hard to know what renovations will get your property sold the fastest and for the…
Wildfire Season Is Here: A Defensible Space Guide for Shasta County Homeowners (2026)
Every June in the North State, the grass turns gold, the foothills dry out, and those of us who've lived here a while start keeping…
Redding & Shasta County Real Estate Market Update: What’s Really Happening in Mid-2026
A real look at where the Redding and Shasta County real estate market stands right now — median prices, days on market, inventory, interest rates,…
Mortgage Interest Rates in 2026: What Shasta County Buyers & Sellers Need to Know
If you're a homebuyer or homeowner in Shasta County, chances are you've been watching mortgage interest rates closely over the past few years. After the…
Your Biggest Asset
For most people, their home becomes the single largest asset they will ever own. Not because they planned it that way from day one, but…
Should I Rent or Buy a Home?
Purchasing a home will inevitably be the biggest financial discussion of your life. And the decision as to whether it is the right time to…