remax premier properties: Sparks "Walk for Animals" June 2, 2012 - 05/30/12 11:30 PM

 
Nevada Humane Society's "Walk for Animals"
Saturday, June, 2, 2012 at the Sparks Marina Park,  You can help homeless dogs and cats and have a great time!
Registration 8 a.m to Noon    Festivities 9 am to 1 pm.
The animals really need your help!  In 2011, 9,340 dogs, cats and other animals found great new homes through Nevada Humane Society.  In fact, over 10,000 homeless dogs and cats are counting on us to provide lifesaving care and to find great new homes for them this year.
More information for walkers:
The scenic two-mile walk route is on a paved … (0 comments)

remax premier properties: Reno/Sparks Homes and Real Estate Market Report April 2012 - 05/10/12 02:38 PM

The Information You Need to Buy or Sell a Home in Reno/Sparks Nevada
April 2012 sales are the fourth highest in the history of the MLS and were only exceeded by the boom years in 2004 and 2005 as well as April 2010, which was influenced by the first time homebuyers tax credit.
Reno/Sparks Homes Median Sales Price
April 2012 median price was up 1.7% to $152,500 compared to $149,000 in March 2012 and down 2.3% from the April 2011. Median price is defined as the mid-point, where, for the time period identified, the price for one-half of the sales … (2 comments)

remax premier properties: Fallon, Nevada 37.24 Acres Adjacent to Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge - 05/10/12 02:47 AM
Fallon Panoramic Scenes Are Yours on This 37.24 Acres all for  $75,000
Welcome to Fallon, the "Oasis of Nevada." Fallon is on Highway 50, 60 miles east of Reno. It is surrounded by farms and ranches, and the Lahontan Valley Wetlands - a birder's paradise. Fallon offers the outdoors, the arts, shops, and a menu of special events year round including a summer farmer's market and the Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Festival. The Navy's NAS Fallon is located here and is their premier tactical air warfare training center and home of "Top Gun".
The Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge is less than … (0 comments)

remax premier properties: Reno/Sparks Homes and Real Estate Market Report March 2012 - 05/03/12 01:02 PM

Reno/Sparks Homes and Real Estate Report, All the information you need!                         
March 2012 sales are the second highest in the history of the MLS and were exceeded by the boom year in 2005.
Although the volume of bank owned listings has declined, they have been replaced by traditional or equity sellers in the market. This trend may be caused by investors who are seeing Reno/Sparks entering a seller's market and see this as an opportune time to sell.
Reno/Sparks Median Home Sales Price
March 2012 median home price was up 3.4% to $149,950 compared to $145,000 in February 2012 … (2 comments)

remax premier properties: Hey Reno Let's Go Bowling - 04/24/12 01:18 PM
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Have you ever been at a bowling alley and watched a great bowler and said to yourself, "Man I wish I could bowl like that?" If you did, you're not alone! You need to be truly interested in bowling to be really good at it. It takes time and practice and right now you have an opportunity to go bowling in Reno!
Starlite Lanes at 1201 Stardust St. in downtown Reno has some great specials for adults, high school kids and younger kids too.
Starlite has 32 lanes and is a fixture in downtown Reno, right off I-80 and Keystone … (3 comments)

remax premier properties: Buying a Reno/Sparks Home with a VA Loan - 04/12/12 02:24 PM

Reno/Sparks Homes and Real Estate Information for Veterans
If you are a Veteran and thinking of purchasing a home it is important to be pre-approved through a lender that has a good track record of closing VA loans.
A VA loan is a mortgage loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and helps eligible veterans purchase properties by supplying them with home financing.
A VA loan is backed by the federal government, making it one of the only loans that requires no downpayment. Additionally, banks do not require private mortgage insurance on VA loans, so monthly payments … (0 comments)

remax premier properties: Reno/Sparks Homes and Real Estate Market Report January 2012 - 03/31/12 11:01 AM

January 2012 homes sales was the highest January sales number in history!
Reno/Sparks Homes Median Sales Price
January 2012 median price was down 12.9% to $135,000 compared to $155,000 in December 2011 and down 14% from the January 2011 Median price is defined as the mid-point, where, for the time period identified, the price for one-half of the sales are higher and one-half are lower. Reno/Sparks Price per Square Foot Solds
Price per square foot is at $84.86. Reno/Sparks Number of Homes Sold
January ended the month with 436 sold transactions, down 17.1% from the prior month. Sales are up … (0 comments)

remax premier properties: Reno/Sparks Homes and Real Estate Market Report December 2011 - 01/29/12 04:23 AM

Summary
December home sales at 524 are the highest home sales for a December in history. This number outpaces December 2010 sales by 8% and is up 6.1% from November. Year-end sales for 2011 were the second highest in the history of the MLS. We are optimistic that these are early and positive signs of a move toward recovery. Reno/Sparks Homes Median Sales Price
December 2011 median price was up 3.9% to $155,400 compared to $149,506 in November 2011. For the past two months we have seen moderate increases in median sales price. It is too early to call it … (0 comments)

remax premier properties: Google Maps Adds Public Safety Alerts to Search Results - 01/25/12 07:45 AM
Google Maps Adds Public Safety Alerts to Search Results Google has launched a new alert system called Google Public Alerts today that helps you keep track of severe weather in your area.<!-- %JUMP:More »% -->
The new feature integrates directly into Google Maps so that if you search for directions you'll automatically get a warning about severe weather, earthquakes, or any other natural disaster. The new alert system links back to the warning so you can see exactly which areas are affected and what you should do. It currently pulls data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National … (0 comments)

remax premier properties: USA Parkway NDOT Public Information Meeting - 01/10/12 03:56 PM

 
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will conduct a public information meeting to provide information and receive input on the USA Parkway Project, a proposed north-south transportation link between Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Route 50 (US 50) in Storey and Lyon Counties.
The purpose of the proposed Project is to provide an addtional connection between I-80 and US 50 in order to enhance accessibility and mobility between Lyon and Storey counties. The project would also provide transportation infrastructure to support existing and planned land uses and economic development in Lyon and Storey counties.
Members of the public are … (0 comments)

remax premier properties: Your 2012 Resolution - Buying A Home! - 01/02/12 01:31 PM

If you are thinking of buying a home this year, the interest rates and home prices are even better than they have ever been. Now is the time to begin the home buying process.
Here are four steps to make this process workable and easy for you.
Choose a financing program. Find a home you feel you can afford. Negotiate the transaction through your real estate agent. Conclude the process through closing. The first important step is to meet with a lender to be approved for a mortgage loan. You will need to gather your last 2 years income tax … (0 comments)

remax premier properties: Reno/Sparks Homes and Real Estate Market Report November 2011 - 01/02/12 01:52 AM

Summary
November sales are up 22% over last year and year-to-date home sales have exceeded 2010 by 10%. We have also seen relative stable prices for the past seven months. These are positive indicators for the residential housing market. Reno/Sparks Homes Median Sales Price
November 2011 median price was up less than 1% to $149,506 compared to $149,000 in October 2011. Median price is defined as the mid-point, where, for the time period identified, the price for one-half of the sales are higher and one-half are lower. Reno/Sparks Price per Square Foot Solds
Price per square foot is at $88.30. … (0 comments)

remax premier properties: Reno-Sparks Homes and Real Estate Market Report June 2011 - 07/27/11 09:59 AM

Home sales in the Reno-Sparks area have remained strong for the first six months of this year!
Reno-Sparks Median Home Price
June 2011 median price was down 1.6% to $152,400 compared to $150,000 in May 2011. Median price is defined as the mid-point, where, for the time period identified, the price for one-half of the sales are higher and one-half are lower. Reno-Sparks Home Price Per Square Foot Solds
Price per square foot is at $92.36. Reno-Sparks Homes Sold
June ended the month with 522 sold transactions, up 3.6% from the prior month. Sales were down 13.6% from the same … (0 comments)

remax premier properties: Distressed Homeowners in Nevada Get More Protection With New Laws - 07/26/11 10:58 AM

Distressed homeowners in Nevada were given several key protections in the last legislative session, with one new law potentially spelling trouble for banks guilty of sloppy record keeping while selling mortgage notes to investors.
The new measures include protections against unscrupulous debt buyers who "double dip" by buying mortgage notes for pennies on the dollar and then turn around to collect debt from borrowers for the note's original amount.
Stricter documentation reqirements also means banks must show actual proof of ownership before being allowed to complete a foreclosure sale.
The new laws are welcome relief for borrowers frustrated by a … (0 comments)

 
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