Mark Hinkins, CCIM

🏠 SHASTA COUNTY REAL ESTATE UPDATE
What’s Shifting in the Market?

If you have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the housing market to find its footing, there may be a silver lining on the horizon. The frenetic pace of the past few years has eased, creating a more balanced and deliberate environment for both buyers and sellers.

Here is what you need to know:

📈 MORTGAGE RATE OUTLOOK. After a month of increases, there may be some relief ahead. National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun noted that September’s softer employment report could help ease upward pressure on mortgage rates. Rates remain elevated, but even modest relief could improve purchasing power and bring greater predictability to buyers’ budgets.

⚖️ GROWING BUYER LEVERAGE. More inventory and strategic price adjustments are giving buyers additional room to compare properties, complete their due diligence and negotiate. The days of reflexive bidding are increasingly giving way to more careful decision-making.

🌲 THE SHASTA COUNTY SWEET SPOT. Locally, we are seeing signs of a more balanced market. Buyers remain selective, while serious sellers recognize the importance of realistic pricing and strong presentation. That is creating opportunities for both sides to meet in the middle.

THE BOTTOM LINE
Whether you are planning to sell a property or purchase your next home, success in this market comes down to good information, realistic expectations and skilled negotiation.

Thinking about making a move this fall? Let’s discuss how these shifts may affect your specific real estate goals.

Mark Hinkins, CCIM, FRICS
Shasta Sotheby's International Realty
CA DRE #01320849

DAY 5 OF 5 | EXCEPTIONAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES
8499 Simmons Road, Redding�$2,950,000 | Approximately 748 acres

We conclude this week’s series with a remarkable Northern California holding where privacy, water and possibility come together on an extraordinary scale.

The property features a 25-acre reservoir, four wells, two creeks, a detached shop and a distinctive two-bedroom lookout tower with a full kitchen. An outdoor kitchen creates another memorable place to gather and take in the surrounding landscape.

For buyers accustomed to Bay Area or Southern California values, this is a compelling example of what approximately $2.95 million can represent in Shasta County: hundreds of acres, substantial water resources and room to create a lasting legacy.

And for my Sotheby’s International Realty colleagues gathering in San Francisco next week, I welcome the opportunity to be your Northern California resource for clients considering life, land or investment opportunities farther north.

See life up here.

Learn more or begin a conversation:�
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Mark Hinkins, CCIM, FRICS�Associate Broker�Shasta Sotheby’s International Realty�530-515-3758�[email protected]�markhinkins.com�CA DRE #01320849

Property offered through my brokerage. Listing details are subject to change.

SEE LIFE UP HERE | THE HUMAN CONNECTION

A move is rarely just about a house.

It is about the people you want nearby, the time you want to spend together and the life you hope to create.

After 25 years in the Bay Area, my family and I found something in Shasta County that can be increasingly difficult to find elsewhere in California: community and more room to breathe, more time for one another and a stronger connection to the place we call home.

That is what “See Life Up Here” is really about.

Each Friday, I’ll share another reason people are discovering life in Shasta County, from its communities and outdoor lifestyle to regional access, local opportunities and some things you may not know.

Because the value of a move is not measured only in square feet.

Sometimes, it is measured in moments.

See life up here.

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DAY 4 OF 5 | 836 SANTA CRUZ DRIVE
EXCEPTIONAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES TOUR | REDDING, CA

Today’s California Northstate property spotlight brings us to a custom-designed residence in Redding that emphasizes refined finishes and indoor-outdoor living.

Offered at $1,688,000, the property includes:

• 4 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms• Approximately 3,469 square feet• 0.89-acre homesite• Custom architectural design• Top-tier appliances• Granite countertops• Luxurious soaking tub• Outdoor kitchen

This is a home designed for buyers who value quality, privacy and the ability to enjoy Northern California’s outdoor lifestyle from their own backyard.

For those accustomed to California’s more expensive metropolitan markets, 836 Santa Cruz Drive offers a compelling combination of custom design, generous living space and a substantial homesite.

As Sotheby’s International Realty professionals prepare to gather in San Francisco, October 6–8, I am highlighting five properties that demonstrate what life and real estate can look like farther north.

If you are attending the gathering, I would welcome the opportunity to connect.

If you or a client are considering a move, second home or lifestyle property in Northern California, I would be pleased to serve as your California Northstate resource.

SEE LIFE UP HERE.

Mark Hinkins, CCIM, FRICS
Associate Broker
Shasta Sotheby’s International Realty
530-515-3758
[email protected]
CA DRE #01320849

Property offered through Shasta Sotheby’s International Realty. Availability, pricing and property information are subject to change.

DAY 3 OF 5 | 15000 MIDDLETOWN PARK DRIVE, EXCEPTIONAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES TOUR | REDDING, CA

What could $1.7 million make possible in the California Northstate?

At this exceptional Redding property, the answer includes:

• 6 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms
• Approximately 5,300 square feet
• 14.75 private acres
• Private-entry ADU
• Owned solar
• Pool and hot tub
• Views across Redding toward Mount Lassen

Offered at $1,700,000, this property illustrates the remarkable combination of space, privacy and lifestyle available when buyers look beyond California’s more expensive metropolitan markets.

As Sotheby’s International Realty professionals prepare to gather in San Francisco, October 6–8, I am highlighting five properties that demonstrate what life and real estate can look like farther north.

If you are attending the gathering, I would welcome the opportunity to connect.

If you or a client are considering a move, second home, multigenerational residence or lifestyle property in Northern California, I would be pleased to serve as your California Northstate resource.

SEE LIFE UP HERE.

Mark Hinkins, CCIM, FRICS
Associate Broker
Shasta Sotheby’s International Realty
530-515-3758
[email protected]
CA DRE #01320849

Property offered through Shasta Sotheby’s International Realty. Availability, pricing and property information are subject to change.

DAY 2 OF 5 | 1395 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE, EXCEPTIONAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES TOUR | MOUNT SHASTA CA

Today, our California Northstate property spotlight takes us to Mount Shasta.

Set on 4.41 private acres, this exceptional mountain estate combines generous living space, privacy and striking views of Mount Shasta:

• 6 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms
• Approximately 5,113 square feet
• Guest suite with a separate garage
• Pool with waterfall features
• Expansive Mount Shasta views

Offered at $2,380,000, this property demonstrates what buyers can discover when they look beyond California’s more expensive metropolitan markets: more space, more privacy and a remarkable natural setting.

As Sotheby’s International Realty professionals prepare to gather in San Francisco, October 6–8, I’m highlighting five properties that showcase the possibilities available in the California Northstate.

If you are attending the gathering, I would welcome the opportunity to connect.

If you—or a client—are considering a move, second home or lifestyle property in Northern California, I would be pleased to serve as your local resource.

SEE LIFE UP HERE.

Mark Hinkins, CCIM, FRICS
Associate Broker
Shasta Sotheby’s International Realty
530-515-3758
[email protected]
CA DRE #01320849

Property offered through Shasta Sotheby’s International Realty. Availability, pricing and property information are subject to change.

DAY 1 OF 5 | REED RIVER RANCH, EXCEPTIONAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES TOUR | RED BLUFF, CA

As Sotheby’s International Realty professionals from around the world prepare to gather in San Francisco, October 6–8, I’m highlighting five exceptional properties that demonstrate the lifestyle, space and value available in the California Northstate.

We begin at Reed River Ranch in Red Bluff:

• 46 private acres�• Nearly ½ mile of Sacramento River frontage�• 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms�• Approximately 2,741 square feet�• Owned solar�• 40' × 60' shop�• Fenced garden

Offered at $3,888,000, this remarkable property offers a combination of land, privacy and natural beauty that would be extraordinarily difficult to replicate in many of California’s higher-priced markets.

If you are attending the Sotheby’s gathering in San Francisco, I would welcome the opportunity to connect.

And if you—or a client—are considering a move, second home, ranch or lifestyle property in Northern California, I would be pleased to serve as your local resource.

SEE LIFE UP HERE.

Mark Hinkins, CCIM, FRICS�
Associate Broker�
Shasta Sotheby’s International
530-515-3758�
[email protected]�
CA DRE #01320849

Property offered through Shasta Sotheby’s International Realty. Availability, pricing and property information are subject to change.

EXCEPTIONAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES

Next week, Sotheby’s International Realty colleagues from around the world will gather in San Francisco for the 2026 Global Networking Event and the celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary.

As the global Sotheby’s network turns its attention toward Northern California, I thought this would be an ideal week to introduce more of what the California Northstate has to offer.

Over the next five days, I’ll spotlight five exceptional properties currently offered through Shasta Sotheby’s International Realty.

Together, they represent the remarkable variety found across our region:

• Sacramento River frontage�
• Mount Shasta views�
• Distinctive residences and private estates�
• Acreage, ranch and recreational opportunities�
• Space, privacy and lifestyle at values increasingly difficult to find in California’s larger metropolitan markets

Having spent 25 years in the San Francisco Bay Area before making Redding my home, I understand both sides of that conversation.

For my Sotheby’s colleagues, if you have clients considering a move, second home, ranch, lifestyle property or investment opportunity in the California Northstate, I would be pleased to serve as your local referral partner.

For buyers, sellers and property owners, this week offers a glimpse of what life and real estate can look like up here.

Five days. Five exceptional properties.

See Life Up Here.

Mark Hinkins, CCIM, FRICS�
Associate Broker�
Shasta Sotheby’s International Realty�
530-515-3758�
[email protected]�
CA DRE #01320849

Properties featured during this series are offered by agents of Shasta Sotheby’s International Realty. Availability, pricing and property information are subject to change.

The rate matters. So does the price of the life you want.

Higher mortgage rates have many buyers taking a closer look at what a move would cost. If you own a home in one of California’s more expensive markets, it may also be time to ask what your next move could make possible in Shasta County.

More room to live. More time outdoors. A home that fits the next chapter.

I spent 25 years in the San Francisco Bay Area before making the move to Redding. I know this decision is about more than numbers, but the numbers are a good place to start.

Curious about life up here? Send me a message. I’d be glad to help you explore the possibilities.

See Life Up Here.

Mark Hinkins, CCIM, FRICS�
Shasta Sotheby’s International Realty�
CA DRE #01320849

I had the pleasure of catching up over coffee today with Emily Schaefer of Pacific Sotheby's International Realty here in San Diego.

One of the things I value about being part of the Sotheby’s International Realty network is the relationships we can build with experienced professionals in markets throughout California and around the world.

Emily is a San Diego native with more than a decade of real estate experience and an extensive knowledge of the San Diego market. We had a great conversation about our respective markets and, importantly, how we can help our clients when life takes them from one part of California to another.

If you’re in Shasta County or the California North State and considering a move to San Diego or Southern California, I’d be delighted to introduce you to Emily. And, of course, if you know someone considering a move north, I’d be equally pleased to help them discover what Shasta County has to offer.

Relationships. Local expertise. Global connections.

Mark Hinkins, CCIM, FRICS
Associate Broker
Shasta Sotheby’s International Realty
Redding, California CA DRE #01320849