sparks bank owned: Reno/Sparks, NV Homes and Real Estate Report March, 2014 - 04/23/14 01:26 PM

First quarter 2014 prices are up only 2.6% over 4th quarter 2013, compared to an 18.4% increase over the first quarter 2013. Summary Median price is up substantially from the bottom of the market in January 2012, a positive statement about the recovering real estate market after seven years of declining values.  After the acceleration in median price in 2012 and early 2013, the growth in median sales price has slowed.  We see this as another positive sign of recovery. Reno/Sparks Median Home Sales Price March, 2014 median price was down -3.4% to $227,000 compared to $235,000 in February, 2014 … (0 comments)

sparks bank owned: Which is Better: A Rental or Your Own Home? - 08/28/12 02:09 PM

Are you wondering if now is a good time to buy a home in Reno or Sparks
Whether renting is better than buying depends on many factors, particularly how fast prices and rents rise and how long you stay in your home. Compare the costs of buying and renting a home in the calculator below. Check the advanced settings button to change inputs such as your rate of return on investments, condo/common fees and your tax bracket.
Owning your own home definately has these advantages:
Better place to raise your children 88%
Better for your family's safety 83%
Better for … (0 comments)

sparks bank owned: Reno Sparks Homes and Real Estate Market Report July 2012 - 08/20/12 02:27 PM

Homeowners who are thinking of selling their Reno/Sparks home, now is a good time with the shortage of inventory and rising prices!
Reno Sparks Homes Median Sales Price
July 2012 median price was down 3% to $165,000 compared to $170,000 in June 2012 and up 10% from July 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 Homes Sold
July ended the month with 501 sold transactions, down 2.5% from the prior month and down 2.7% from the same period … (0 comments)

sparks bank owned: Reno-Sparks Homes and Real Estate Market Report March 2011 - 05/05/11 10:05 AM

Summary:
March 2011 is the third highest month for home sales for a March since 1989 and only 7 home sales off the second highest number.  With the current affordable median sales prices and historic low interest rates, individuals and families are finding that there are tremendous housing deals to be found.  An individual or family with an income of about $40,000 can afford the median price home in the greater Reno-Sparks area.
Reno-Sparks Median Home Price
March 2011 median price was down 1% to $160,000 compared to $161,000 in February 2011. The median sales price has remained relatively stable … (0 comments)

sparks bank owned: Reno-Sparks Homes and Real Estate Market Report November 2010 - 12/29/10 04:12 PM

Summary
We continue to see a mostly sideways trend in year-over-year median sales price.  As we approach 2011, we are hopeful that these trends will continue in the new year and the median sales price movement becomes less volatile.  This stabilization will assist buyers and seller alike.  
 
Reno-Sparks Homes Median Sales Price
November 2010 median price was down 3.4% to $169,000 compared to $174,950 in October 2010. The median sales price has remained relatively stable for the past eighteen months. Median price is defined as the mid-point, half of the sales for the time frame are below and … (2 comments)

sparks bank owned: Reno Farmers's Market Roasted NM Green Chiles - 10/02/10 05:53 PM

Every Saturday from mid-June to mid-October, I look forward to the downtown Reno Farmer's Market.  All of my favorite vendors are there, the sweet corn guy, the strawberry man, the red grape man and Tim from Amber Oaks with his berries, figs, apples and tomatoes.
The very last downtown Reno Farmer's Market is always my favorite.  The folks who come all the way from Hatch, NM with the green chiles and their roaster make it special.  Green chiles by the burlap bag are loaded into the roaster and the fire is lit.  The aroma is irrestible, people actually stand around … (1 comments)

sparks bank owned: Reno-Sparks Homes and Real Estate Report July 2010 - 08/24/10 05:15 PM

Reno-Sparks homes and real estate report is your insight into the housing market, sales, listings, bank owned and short sales statistics.
Summary
In July, we experienced an anticipated letdown in the number of existing home sales following the five year record set in June which was driven by the deadline to close sales qualifying for the $8000 tax credit by June 30.  The July numbers for new pending sales remain strong; an important leading indicator for the coming months that indicate continued demand for resale homes.  Pending sales taken together with the rise in the July 2010 median sales price … (0 comments)

sparks bank owned: Reno/Sparks Homes and Real Estate Report June 2010 - 07/31/10 03:20 AM

Reno/Sparks home and real estate monthly report provides information on Reno/Sparks homes sold, homes for sale, bank owned and short sale statistics.
Summary
"As anticipated, we saw an increase in the volume of closed sales during the month of June, mostly by buyers who were attempting to get in under the June 30 deadline to close deals in order to qualify for the tax credit.  It wasn't until the midnight hour that Congress extended the deadline to those buyers who, through no fault of their own, were unable to meet the deadline.  As a result of that extension, buyers who … (1 comments)

 
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