Chico, CA Real Estate Blog

Practical, local insight for buying, selling, and living in Chico, CA, written by REALTOR® Kannon Christiansen. Below you'll find guides organized by topic, with new posts added regularly. Have a question you'd like covered? Reach out and let me know.

Latest Posts

• 40 Taige Way, Chico, CA 95928 | Luxury 5 Bed Home Tour ($1,225,000) (Sep 22, 2026) - full video tour of this luxury 5 bed, 3 bath custom home on a full acre with a pool, guest suite, and 4-car garage, listed at $1,225,000.
• Chico, CA Closing Costs: What Buyers and Sellers Actually Pay (Sep 22, 2026) - typical closing cost ranges for buyers and sellers, who customarily pays for title insurance in Butte County, and how to negotiate a credit.
• Moving to Chico, CA in 2026: A Relocation Checklist for Homebuyers (Sep 21, 2026) - what to research before you tour homes and what to handle once you have an address, from neighborhoods and insurance to DMV and utilities.
• Will Home Prices Drop Further or Stabilize in Chico, CA? (Sep 16, 2026) - mortgage rates near 7%, why Chico's median price and price per square foot are telling different stories right now, and what the data says about where prices go from here.
• Chico vs. Paradise vs. Magalia: Where Should You Buy a Home in Butte County? (Sep 15, 2026) - median home prices, commute times, Camp Fire rebuild status, and insurance costs compared across Butte County.
• 1406 W 7th St, Chico, CA 95928: Remodeled 4 Bed Home Tour (Sep 14, 2026) - a video tour of this fully remodeled 4-bed, 2-bath home near Chico State, listed at $329,000.
• A Guide to Chico, CA Neighborhoods: Home Prices, Features, and Local Amenities (Sep 14, 2026) - how California Park, Canyon Oaks, The Avenues, Meriam Park & Doe Mill, North Chico, and the Barber District compare on price, style, and amenities.
• What to Do Before You Call an Agent to List Your Chico Home (Sep 9, 2026) - the paperwork to gather, which repairs are worth doing, and the Butte County fire zone disclosure that catches sellers off guard.
• Butte County Real Estate Market Update: September 2026 - is it a buyer's or seller's market right now, plus median price, days on market, and mortgage rate trends.
• VA Loan Basics for Buyers in Chico, CA (Sep 5, 2026) - the funding fee tiers, who is exempt, California's termite inspection rule, and the VA's minimum property requirements.