In this May 2025 episode of the All Things Real Estate podcast, Josh Barker dives into the latest trends shaping the Shasta County housing market — from rising inventory and steady home prices to the potential impact of lower interest rates. Tune in for expert insights and local market updates.
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Josh Barker shares a real-time update on the Redding, CA real estate market for April 2025. In this episode, we cover buyer activity, new home construction, interest rates, fire insurance, and what’s ahead for both buyers and sellers this spring.

Josh Barker and Joey Gartin discuss the current state of Northern California’s real estate market, highlighting concerns about potential recession, rising interest rates, and low inventory keeping home prices steady. They delve into the impact of economic transitions, including government spending shifts and tariff changes, on buyer participation and the housing market, while also noting that lower interest rates could encourage more sales despite existing challenges. The podcast further examines local trends such as new construction difficulties, market consolidation through mergers like Rocket Mortgage and Redfin, and the overall resilience of the local market despite broader economic headwinds.