reno: Follow-Up to my Open House - 07/22/08 11:03 PM
First, I want to thank all of you who commented on my post "Hosting an Open House This Weekend and I Need Your Help!". I received some wonderful tips and ideas on how to help make my Open House a success.
Although I only had two people stop in, I was still pleased. I … (6 comments)
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reno: Improving Reno's Quality of Life - 07/22/08 11:19 AM
The Reno City Council recently approved funding for improvements in the city's currently existing recreational facilities. This includes improvements in tennis courts, public pools, recreation centers, parks and public golf courses that will take place over the next two years. Most of this money will go towards repairing or replacing roofs, … (0 comments)
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reno: Social Networking Website for Reno-Tahoe Real Estate - 07/18/08 12:46 PM
Chase International has once again taken the reins of cutting edge technology with ChaseNation.com a social networking website for people interested in Reno-Tahoe real estate. This is the first social networking website created by a real estate brokerage as a vehicle for direct interaction with consumers online. ChaseNation was designed to actively … (0 comments)
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reno: Mayfair International Realty - 07/16/08 06:47 PM
I am so excited about Mayfair International Realty. It puts the world at our fingertips. Shari and Charly and the whole team have worked hard to get this new connection up and going. It sets Chase Internationaland its agents apart from the competition. In a market where what worked in the … (10 comments)
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reno: Reno-Sparks Median "For Sale" and "Sold" Prices - June 2008 - 07/15/08 05:23 PM
Well...at least June's median sold price drop was not as dramatic as May's, but we're still looking at a new low... $254,000. On the plus side, units sold for June was way up. With 387 residential properties sold in June, that's an increase of nearly 13% over May's number of Solds. … (1 comments)
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reno: What is going on with Centex? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 07/11/08 11:16 AM
What is going on with Centex? With a Photo of Reno, NV
Cyan by Centex now has their flood certificate. This community is no longer in the Flood Zone A. Construction time however is somewhat slow. A real estate professional in our office has clients who are still waiting for … (4 comments)
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reno: Fuel Economy - The Next Factor - 07/07/08 06:53 PM
Even if fuel prices would reverse tomorrow, they are not likely to decline to what they were even a year ago.
The buzz in the various Real Estate news communities is what I am calling the "Next Factor". Real Estate forecasters, economist, analysts, and home builders are all talking about fuel … (0 comments)
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reno: New Transfer - 07/04/08 09:53 AM
A few things to remember when getting transferred in the Military. If you are thinking about buying and possibly taking advantage of a Short Sale situation, the following things would be a great start to getting you on the right foot.........
Apply for Base Houseing so that you have a place … (2 comments)
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reno: Celebrate! Fourth of July in the Greater Reno-Tahoe Area: - 06/30/08 05:37 PM
Reno will be celebrating Independence Day with an old-fashion parade, the first in several years. The two hour Parade will proceed down Virginia Street (between Court and Fifth) beginning at 10am.
After the Parade, you can take a break and enjoy your afternoon anyway you choose; but at 5p.m. head on over … (0 comments)
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reno: 1811 High Desert Drive, Washoe County, Sparks, Nevada - 06/28/08 11:05 PM
Welcome to 1811 High Desert Drive, Sparks, Nevada 89436
Are you ready to be impressed with this single family residence home? It s is centrally located high up in the Vista's where in less than 20 minutes, are can be in downtown Reno or Sparks, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the University of Nevada, … (8 comments)
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reno: Use Lighting To Add Value To Your Homes Bathroom. - 06/28/08 10:08 PM
Lighting is a great way to give your bathroom a whole new look and feel – and it’s an easy way to add value to your home.
Keep in mind that you can never have too much light in the bathroom. It is recommended that you layer light sources to provide … (3 comments)
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reno: The Sparks Marina of Northern Nevada - 06/28/08 12:42 AM
A great place to live and family fun year round!
The Sparks Marina! Located at 300 Howard Drive, Sparks, Nevada.
Included in its 80+ acres is a lake, great for fishing, boating, swimming, scuba diving and sailing, a 2 mile walking trail, a dog park, a fishing pier, 2 beaches, 2 … (0 comments)
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reno: If you are a skilled professional - Reno wants you! - 06/24/08 11:18 AM
Considering relocating? Need a good job market for your professional skills? The Greater Reno-Tahoe region may be just the place for you.
With all of the woes of the country and especially the housing market, it's a great time to be living in Northern Nevada. Our economic forecast for 2008 is … (0 comments)
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reno: California's Best Rib Festival is coming up in Reno - 06/23/08 07:20 PM
If you like trying ribs, you should definitely make the trip to Reno for their annual rib festival. This year marks the 20th Anniversary for the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off. This year's event will take place from Wednesday, August 27 to Monday, September 1. get more info here: … (0 comments)
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reno: Chase International Unveils ChaseNation - 06/20/08 12:43 AM
My real estate agency, Chase International, has recently unveiled a new website at ChaseNation.com. ChaseNation is a social networking site like Facebook or MySpace. However, ChaseNation is geared toward Reno-Tahoe real estate. In fact, it is the first ever agency specific social networking site. I invite you to check it out … (0 comments)
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reno: Just Right - 06/16/08 06:43 PM
A few short years ago (2006), the Reno area was considered one of the most over-valued in the nation. In 2004, homes were considered fairly valued but by March 2005 homes were over valued by 29.4%. In 2006, this figure jumped to 40.6%. Price corrections began in 2007 when the 40% … (0 comments)
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reno: ~League Champs! Way to go Astros!~ - 06/16/08 12:21 AM
Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball
The Cal Ripken Major Division Astros are crowned champs! The Astros defeated the Dodgers 11-4 to capture the season ending tournament title.
In the double elimination tournament, the Astros were undefeated at 4 -0 outscoring their opponents 64-19. The Astros pitcher, Alec Leighton threw four scoreless … (5 comments)
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reno: Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Fund Raiser - 06/11/08 04:14 PM
Spaghetti Feed To Raise Money For New Fields!
The Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball League is holding a fundraiser this Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the Coney Island Bar located at 2644 Prater Way, Sparks, Nevada, to raise money for new fields that are being built in this area.
A … (0 comments)
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reno: An Arm and A Leg - 06/09/08 03:06 PM
Just a few weeks ago, while traveling up North Virginia Street , I saw a sign at the gas station:$3.86 - UnleadedPremium - An ArmDiesel - A Leg
I had to laugh at the honesty of that sign. Now that gas has broken the $4 mark, I am wondering if the … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno-Tahoe Area - Foreclosure Listings & Statistics: June, 2008 - 06/07/08 09:39 AM
The foreclosure market in the Reno Nevada area continues to be the most active area of the market. In May, 2008 25% of all residential properties that were sold were foreclosure homes throughout the Greater Reno-Tahoe Region. Considering that about 10% of the active listings are bank owned, you can definitely … (0 comments)
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reno: ~Drop Everything! Back The Pack & Win Big!~ - 06/05/08 07:24 PM
This could be your chance to win $25,000 cash in the Wolf Pack Golf Ball Drop!
On June 20th, a helicopter will fly over the Wolf Run Golf Course, dropping golf balls from the sky onto the practice range.
The Ball that lands in the specially made hole will be the … (0 comments)
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reno: May Median Sold Prices - Reno, Nevada - 06/05/08 12:48 PM
Wow! The median sold price took a huge drop for the month of May - 5.2% lower than April's median. Granted, all sales for May might not be entered into the MLS yet, but even so I don't see the median fluctuating that much. Note also that the median For Sale price has remained … (0 comments)
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reno: ~Getting To Know Ferrari-Lund Real Estate~ - 06/04/08 04:54 PM
Ferrari- Lund Real Estate Reno, Nevada
I am very proud to be affiliated with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate. Founded in 1988 by Rick Lund, Ferrari-Lund has earned a reputation as one of the premier real estate firms in the area.
Ferrari-Lund Real Estate is an independently owned brokerage with 150+ Sales Associates. … (0 comments)
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reno: Back by Popular Demand!! America's Home Rescue Short Sale Training Returns to Reno - View Schedule and Sign Up Now - Sponsored by First American Title - 06/01/08 09:46 PM
For more information, please visit www.ShortSaleSolutions.biz
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reno: Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Reno, Nevada - 05/27/08 12:25 PM
Great Basin Adventure Park
Located inside the Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, surrounded by 600 acre's of manicured turf, is the Great Basin Adventure Park. Kids of all ages enjoy a visit to this park. Inside there is a petting zoo, pony rides, an old fashioned log flume ride, a mine … (0 comments)
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reno: 1st Quarter 2008 Reno, NV Real Estate Market - 05/19/08 02:57 PM
Challenging Housing Market Conditions Prevail in Washoe County During the First Quarter
First-time buyers continued to have their pick of Washoe County's available listing inventory, as real-estate-owned (REO) properties, oversupply, and numerous buyer incentives made homebuying conditions increasingly attractive during the first quarter of 2008. Median prices for single … (1 comments)
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reno: Price per Square Foot - The New Metric? - 05/15/08 04:41 PM
Many recent comments on my local Reno Realty blog have been made regarding how the reported median home prices don't tell the whole story when it comes to home values in Reno. For this reason many of our readers have expressed a desire to see $/sq.ft. sold price data - the … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno, Nevada Silver Sox Baseball Team - 05/14/08 03:47 PM
Getting Ready For Summer!
The Silver Sox Baseball team is getting ready to start their home baseball season. As part of The Golden Baseball League, the team play their home games at Peccole Park in Reno.
Peccole Park is located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. The following is a … (3 comments)
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reno: Do you Yelp? - 05/11/08 05:39 PM
Have you wondered if a certain restaurant offers good food and outstanding service? I came across this website http://www.yelp.com/reno-nv You can browse through all the reviews from customers. It pretty awesome!
Below is a borrowed picture from Flickr.com by sarabear.
Catherine T. Sinocruz, e-Pro, ABR, GRI, CRS Broker-Salesperson"Fluent in … (4 comments)
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reno: Somersett Real Estate: An Adulterated Market Report - 05/10/08 04:23 PM
Somersett Country Club
Somersett is perhaps the most sought after luxury neighborhood in Reno especially when the market was red hot back in 2003-2006. It is situated in Northwest Reno. A few minutes away from downtown Reno and one of the first exits coming from california I-80 … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno, NV May 2008 Special Events - 05/06/08 07:03 PM
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reno: Name That Team Contest - 05/06/08 12:36 PM
Reno, Nevada Triple-A Baseball team naming contest!
Name That Team Contest!
Reno's new Triple-A baseball team has unveiled a contest to name the new team!
The new ballpark is scheduled to open in April, 2009. The park will provide seating for 10,000 people and will offer a picnic area and … (3 comments)
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reno: April Median Sold Prices - Reno, Nevada - 05/05/08 09:57 PM
A 31% increase in the month-over-month number of homes sold in April stands out as the big news this month. I, as well as many agents in my office, can attest to the increase in client activity lately. These numbers seem to support our perception.The median sold price also increased for … (1 comments)
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reno: Sparks, Nevada Mother's Day Event - 05/05/08 02:46 PM
Arts in Bloom
Sparks, Nevada. If you are looking for something to do this Mother's Day don't miss out on the sixth annual Arts in Bloom festival at the Sparks Marina Park.
The event benefits the Northern Nevada Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. You can enjoy artwork, food, and … (2 comments)
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reno: Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball - 05/01/08 02:11 PM
Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball
Cal Ripken Baseball in Spanish Springs in fast approaching the end of another great season. We are in our fifth week of play. I say we because my son, Alec, plays for the Astro major team.
This year, nearly 600 children signed up to play ball. Boys … (3 comments)
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reno: Where to go for Foreclosure Information & Help - 04/30/08 04:12 PM
Owing more money on a property than it is worth and not being able to make the mortgage payments is a terrible and frightening position to be in. No one wants to have their home foreclosed on by the lender. The cost of foreclosures is not only felt by those who … (2 comments)
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reno: Do Special Conditions of Sale Affect Salabilty? - 04/28/08 08:15 PM
While writing my last post it occurred to me that also tracking closings per type of “special condition of sale” would be an interesting exercise.
As of today our MLS is showing 4,305 listings [Reno-Sparks residential]. Breaking out these by the new “Special Condition of Sale” field yields:
Just as I … (4 comments)
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reno: Nevada Lightning 12U White Girls Play at Golden Eagle Park, Sparks, Nevada - 04/28/08 04:36 PM
Let me be, maybe not the first, but one of the many proud family members to congratulate the "Nevada Lightning 12U White Team" on winning their first trophy after playing together for more than two years!
The girls not only took home a "Second Place" trophy while playing in the "Spring Fever" … (3 comments)
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reno: Pendings Schmendings - 04/25/08 01:45 AM
Having just experienced yet another “pending” short sale fall out of escrow, I am wondering if these “transactions in limbo” can really be considered as Pending. With no meaningful time lines given by the lenders who are supposed either approve or not approve a pending offer on a "short sale"; days, … (5 comments)
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reno: Greater Reno-Tahoe Real Estate Search - By Zip Code - 04/16/08 08:48 PM
Hello,
One of the things I like to post here for other real estate agents to view are recent enhancements I make to my site. You may want to consider doing something like this to your site to help visitors...
I recently completed a feature which allows a site visitor to easily search/browse … (2 comments)
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reno: Reno-Sparks Median "For Sale" and "Sold" Prices - March 2008 - 04/16/08 02:23 PM
Units sold are up for the second consecutive month in Reno Sparks; with March sales showing a 8.2% increase over February units sold.
Unfortunately the number of houses for sale increased 2.8% during the same period. To put real numbers to the percentages: March saw an additional 111 homes added to the market with … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno's Average Commute Time: 15 Minutes 36 Seconds - 04/16/08 01:46 PM
Today is National Start! Walking Day…at least according to the American Heart Association. I saw the article in this morning’s RGJ Neighborhood & Voices section. While I believe in the benefits of walking (or most exercise, for that matter), what I found most interesting were the stats quoted for Reno’s commute … (0 comments)
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reno: Desperately searching for..... - 04/16/08 10:54 AM
We need casino/resort/hotels URGENTLY for proofed up buyers!
Our order of preference is:-
Las Vegas NV
Atlantic City NJ
Biloxi MS
Reno NV
Other locations would be considered but we are mainly looking for MAINLAND U.S. properties.
We will require proof that the property is for sale and is deliverable.
Please … (3 comments)
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reno: Any Sex Offenders in Your Neighborhood? - 04/08/08 11:58 AM
Are you curios to find out if there is a sex offender in your neighborhood? Visit http://www.familywatchdog.us/ I typed in my office address, and I was relieved to find out that there are only two registered offenders in the entire 89523 zip.
This is a good website to forward to your clients.
Catherine T. Sinocruz, e-Pro, ABR, GRI, … (3 comments)
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reno: Inman Article: Luxury broker jumps into social networking - 04/08/08 10:53 AM
Here's a link to an article I read in Inman News:
http://www.inman.com/news/2008/04/8/luxury-broker-jumps-social-networking
Do we really need another social network? Really? I was glad when some of my thoughts were echoed at the end of the article although they weren't as critical they could have been.
MySpace, Facebook, Bebo, Twitter, et al are all … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno Area Foreclosure and Short Sale Statistics - April, 2008 - 04/01/08 08:43 PM
Tracking Reno area foreclosure home listings?
I have found that there is a lot of confusion and misunderstandings about how many homes are in foreclosure, the prices people can "steal them for", and other related factors.
I just put up a post today that illustrates the number of homes in a foreclosure and short … (0 comments)
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reno: How Do You Treat Your Coop Agent? Part 2 With a Photo of Reno, NV - 03/29/08 06:33 PM
It is my business practice to give a client something nice after we close escrow. It is usually something nice that they can proudly display. Depending on their price range of their sale, I have given artwork, wall iron décor, candle holders, DVD player, silk plants, etc. My thought is that … (5 comments)
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reno: What does your company do for the community? - 03/22/08 06:34 PM
Prudential Financial, in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, sponsors a nationwide awards program to honor young Americans who care about their communities. Thousands of young people across the country were considered for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards this year, and from all of these, two in Nevada … (3 comments)
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reno: Washoe County Bank Auction Home List - 03/19/08 08:20 PM
Looking for that great deal on a Washoe County bank auction home?
Read my blog post with a free list of recently filed Washoe County Bank Auction and Notice of Trustee Homes.
I'm even including the auction date!
I hope it's informative even though there are not great deals to be had here...
Mitch ArgonRenon … (0 comments)
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reno: Washoe County Notice of Default - The Flood Gates are Open - 03/19/08 08:16 PM
Tracking distressed properties in Washoe County, NV? This includes the primary cities of Reno and Sparks (but also Incline Village at Lake Tahoe, Sun Valley, and Washoe Valley which has Carson City addresses - go figure...).
I just posted up a list of Washoe County Notice of Defaults on my site that … (0 comments)
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reno: How do I embed Scribd? With a Photo - 03/14/08 02:49 PM
Would you please explain to me step by step as to how can I embed Scribd to my blog in AR? I tried copying and pasting their HTML tags but it comes out as just bunch of HTML tags. Yes, I did paste in HTML tab. What did I miss?
Lake Tahoe
AR … (4 comments)
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reno: What's Happening in the Reno real estate market? - 03/13/08 08:51 PM
Ever want to get the straight facts about what is really happening in the local Reno real estate market? No spin (well, I may have some negative spin - which is really reality) - just numbers.
Jump on over and visit my recent blog posting on the Reno real estate market - … (0 comments)
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reno: LARGE TASTING PARTY FOR YOU!! INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!! - 03/10/08 03:58 PM
California & Nevada, we have a team that is putting Lake Tahoe on the Map!MonaVieJoin us March 15th in beautiful Lake Tahoe, CA
Hawaiian Blue Diamond Eric Gutman and Diamond Executive Dino Genito are coming to Tahoe to share the HOPE and HEALTH of MonaVie, not to mention the #1 … (0 comments)
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reno: What’s the scoop with Cyan by Centex? - 03/09/08 02:49 PM
Few months ago a client of mine was interested in purchasing a home at Cyan. It was a 5-month construction time, and the price was right. During our visit we asked few standard questions. One question that I asked was the flood zoning. Sure enough the builder's representative said that the … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno-Sparks Median "For Sale" and "Sold" Prices - February 2008 - 03/04/08 05:59 PM
The number of houses for sale in February dropped 3.5% from January's numbers - continuing a downward trend that began last fall (September 2007). Similarly the median asking price continues to decline (1.5% from last month) as well.
Unfortunately the number of houses sold last month are also way down. With only … (0 comments)
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reno: How to Check if You are Paying too Much for Rent? With A Photo of Reno, NV - 02/29/08 11:34 AM
How to Check if You are Paying too Much for Rent? With A Photo of Reno, NVHave you ever wondered if your landlord is overcharging you for rent? Here's a link that will help you on your research http://www.rentometer.com/. Attention real estate professionals, this is also a good link to forward … (0 comments)
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reno: How’s the Reno Market? Fourth Quarter 2007 With a Photo of Reno, NV - 02/22/08 02:21 PM
Median single-digit price decreases for standard two-story homes in Washoe County did little to entice buyers back into the housing market in the fourth quarter of 2007. Longer listing periods (+24 days) coupled with reduced market activity (-28%) continued to create challenging selling conditions, according to a report released today by … (4 comments)
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reno: What do you include in your e-newsletter? With a Photo from My Clients - 02/15/08 05:57 PM
What do you include in your e-newsletter? With a Photo from My Clients
Your typical newsletter usually includes tips in maintaining your home and something about real estate in general. Sure, I have those topics in my e-newsletters as well. Why not get our clients more engaged?
Below is a snap shot of … (8 comments)
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reno: Reno Nevada Notice of Trustee Sale List - Best Deals? - 02/14/08 10:04 AM
For those of you wanting to get your hands on Reno Notice of Trustee Sales (aka Bank Auctions), I just posted up a fresh list of Reno homes that all have had recent filings (Jan 14 - Jan29, 2008) with Washoe County.
Are these great deals? In the current market, the starting … (1 comments)
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reno: Reno-Tahoe Real Estate Market Update - February, 2008 - 02/11/08 10:04 PM
I just updated the Greater Reno-Tahoe Real Estate Report with new data for January 2008 sold homes, pricing, and February 2008 inventory levels. With the steady stream of about 10 new Reno/Sparks foreclosure (or short sale) listings every day in the region, it does not come as any surprise that the … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno Real Estate and Homes with Notice of Default Filings - 02/11/08 09:58 PM
Tracking foreclosure activity?
The first public notification of any Reno home going into foreclosure is when the homeowner's lender files a Notice of Default with Washoe County. About 90% of the pre-foreclosure activity in the Reno-Tahoe region is in Reno and Sparks (Washoe County). I track and post all Reno notice of … (1 comments)
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reno: Reno Home Foreclosures, Bank Owned Properties - February 2008 - 02/10/08 03:56 PM
The Reno Gazette Journal featured the Reno foreclosure market on the front page this morning. I thought they did a nice job with information for people who are heading to foreclosure as well as potential Reno foreclosure home buyers.
I am seeing about 10 new Reno/Sparks foreclosure home listings a day (including … (0 comments)
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reno: New List of Reno Nevada Homes that sold in January, 2008 - 02/09/08 10:21 AM
Checking out the price of Reno homes recently sold?
I just posted up a list of Reno Nevada homes sold in January, 2008 on my site. The list includes a summary analysis of how much sellers are conceding on their list price. Surprising to me that the sold price remains fairly close … (0 comments)
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reno: Who is your "Hidden Gem in the Rain" ~ Darleen McCullen - 02/08/08 11:57 AM
Tagged by Jonelle Simmons http://activerain.com/jsimonsMy first reaction was, "Huh?" What is this all about? After reading Jonelle's blog, http://activerain.com/blogsview/371378/Hidden-Gem-In-The it all started to make sense. I am on a mission to discover talented AR blogger. I am not sure if I like the title hidden gem. I don't think she is hidden … (6 comments)
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reno: Are Builders Flexible with their Terms? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 02/08/08 10:51 AM
Are Builders Flexible with their Terms? With a Photo of Reno, NV
This is becoming more common question from my clients. Buyers are so savvy nowadays. My response is "everything is negotiable." We also discuss the differences of negotiating with a builder and average home sellers. We also get into the pros … (3 comments)
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reno: Reno Vacancy Rates by MLS Area - 02/08/08 12:05 AM
Just as we saw with last quarter's numbers vacancy rates again increased across the board. However, a reshuffling of the ranking has occurred. Somersett has once again regained the top spot as having the highest proportion of vacant listings. And with 63% vacant and 8% tenant-occupied, only a 29% of Somersett's current listings are … (0 comments)
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reno: January's Median Home Prices - Reno, NV - 02/06/08 10:51 PM
Good News: The number of houses for sale continues to decline. Down 1.3% from last month. Also, the median For Sale price continues to decline Down 0.57% from last month. While the median Sold price increased almost 4% over last month.
Bad News: Only 171 houses were sold during the month of … (2 comments)
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reno: What’s the scoop with Reynen and Bardis Community? With A Photo of Reno, NV - 02/02/08 04:41 PM
What's the scoop with Reynen and Bardis Community?
A little bird told me that Reynen and Bardis Community is in trouble here in Reno, NV? Their sales offices were closed for the holiday and never reopened. I heard of this news about three weeks ago.
A local journalist contacted me to poke around … (108 comments)
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reno: Why Reno, NV Part 6? With Photos of Reno, NV - 01/25/08 11:12 AM
Why Reno, NV Part 6? With Photos of Reno, NV
Mountain Skiing and Snowboarding
Reno-Tahoe boasts the highest concentration of ski and snowboard resorts in North America. Within an hour of Reno you'll find 18 alpine resorts and a dozen beautifully groomed cross-country ski areas.
Our summit elevations range from 7,350 to … (6 comments)
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reno: Reno and Sparks NV Notice of Default and Sale Properties - January 2008 - 01/24/08 08:33 PM
Tracking and monitoring the foreclosure market requires quite a lot of keeping up. In the Northern Nevada region, there is a lot more foreclosure activity in the Reno and Sparks markets relative to others.
Before these Reno and Sparks homes go into foreclosure, they enter what we know as a "pre foreclosure" … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno, NV this week!! Reno Brokers / Offices - Call Tim! - 01/22/08 04:04 PM
Great News for our partners in Reno, NV!
This week I'll be in Reno, NV with our CEO and Founder, Todd Murphy meeting with Brokers, Offices and the Media.
If you are - or know of - a Broker / Office in the Reno, NV area that would like to take advantage of … (0 comments)
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reno: FREE 411 for Cell and land lines - 01/20/08 10:45 PM
This really works and it is free! Cell phone companies charge us $1.00 up to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem.
When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial … (3 comments)
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reno: Sell your clutter...don't move it! - 01/20/08 10:39 PM
Getting a house ready to sell can be exhausting! The de-cluttering and removing the "stuff" to a storage area can be costly and time consuming. I often recommend to the seller to consider putting the extra furniture and accessories into a consignment store not a storage unit.
Often when you move your new … (3 comments)
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reno: The house just won't SELL! - 01/20/08 10:33 PM
There are many factors to consider when a house is not selling. But before you reduce the price of the home the first time you should consider bringing in an expert to give a critique of the home from curbside, throughout the home and including the back yard.
Our company has such services … (3 comments)
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reno: Does the home have curbside appeal? - 01/20/08 10:27 PM
It frequently happens that if buyers do not like the appearance of a property at curbside, they will often refuse to even look inside. So it is crucial that sellers have a detailed strategy for showcasing their property.
The yard needs to be groomed, the path leading up to the front door … (0 comments)
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reno: Dirty house seen as a fixer upper! - 01/20/08 10:17 PM
Will the new buyer see past a dirty house?
Answer: Probably not and the house will probably fall under the fixer up category.
When we are called to do a report for the realtor and homeowner on how to get the home ready for sale we often see a dirty home. This doesn't mean necessarily … (6 comments)
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reno: Don't wait 30 -60- 90 days..STAGE IT! - 01/20/08 10:14 PM
Has the real estate market in your area gone flat? In the Reno market it has really slowed down and Realtors are looking for creative ways to sell the home. Staging is a great way to get new interest in a home that has been on the market for over 30 … (3 comments)
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reno: Announcing: A New Report on Reno, Carson & Sparks Real Estate Market - 01/18/08 01:43 PM
I often wondered how the three mighty cities of Northern Nevada compare in real estate strength when pitted side by side. Here's a report I just finished putting together. HIGHLIGHTS: Sparks is experiencing a deeper real estate recession than Reno (+7.13%) & Carson (+1.4%) This is not a pessimistic or … (0 comments)
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reno: Looking to give yourself a raise? - 01/18/08 08:53 AM
Realtors...want to give yourself a RAISE?
STAGE YOUR LISTINGS AND YOU COULD MAKE $32,500 OR MORE ... PER YEAR!
The median home price in Reno/Sparks Washoe County is $332,000
Staged homes bring in 3-10% over the listing price. This equates to an equity gain of $9,960- $33,200 or an average of $21,580 per property.At 3% … (0 comments)
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reno: Successful STRATEGY--STAGING - 01/18/08 08:50 AM
Strategy for Success...STAGING
We can all agree that selling a house is all about the marketing efforts that the Realtor and homeowner puts into the selling process.
Selling a home in this market requires that Realtor and homeowner to think outside the comfort box. We all remember the days when the homeowner didn't … (1 comments)
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reno: Reno NV Housing Market Trends and Real Estate Statistics - Jan '08 - 01/13/08 04:03 PM
Reno Real Estate Trend Watchers!
I just posted up current Reno real estate market trends for December, 2007 sales and January inventory levels.
If this is a market of interest to you, visit the link above to my blog site to read up and check out other local resources that may be of … (0 comments)
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reno: Sparks Real Estate Market: Inventory of Homes from Nov 2005-Dec 2007 - 01/12/08 05:27 PM
About: I'll be showing you a twenty six month breakdown of the Sparks Homes For Sale.
This is a good way of getting a 'feel' of how the Sparks real estate market is going. You can see the supply and demand by clicking at the Sparks Homes SOLD. You will find … (0 comments)
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reno: Strategy for Success...STAGING - 01/12/08 02:00 PM
Strategy for Success...STAGING
We can all agree that selling a house is all about the marketing efforts that the Realtor and homeowner puts into the selling process.
Selling a home in this market requires that Realtor and homeowner to think outside the comfort box. We all remember the days when the homeowner didn't … (3 comments)
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reno: A River Runs Through It - 01/12/08 03:49 AM
Many folks have heard of the "Biggest Little City In The World" but few know or realize that the Truckee River runs through it. That's right, right smack dab in the middle of the downtown area and a stone's throw from most of Reno's well known casinos is the Truckee River. … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno Sold Home List and Prices - December, 2007 - 01/11/08 04:52 PM
Updated with Reno homes sold from December 1 to December 31, 2007
If you are following the Reno real estate market and wanted to scan Reno homes, condos, and manufactured homes that sold during December, 2007, I just updated my blog site to include Reno NV homes sold in December 2007.
I display … (2 comments)
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reno: Reno Real Estate: Number of Homes Sold Nov 2005-Dec 2007 - 01/10/08 02:39 PM
Dear Reno Real estate seeker,
We've finally gotten an increase in Homes SOLD. Actually, it was pretty good: 9.71%
Though it is still difficult to get excited about this. But it's a glimmer of hope friends. Let's keep following what it does. We'll never know, the recovery may just be around the corner. … (0 comments)
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reno: Set yourself apart...STAGE IT - 01/09/08 08:42 PM
Did you know that staging has been around since the early 90's? But back then it was used in limited settings and for more high-end homes. It's taken a lot of years to get where staging is a marketing tool that is used by savvy Realtors and homeowners to sell homes.
HGTV in the … (0 comments)
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reno: Staging done by the Seller - 01/09/08 10:42 AM
Can the homeowner do the staging for the home? Absolutely! We have a service called Super Strategies for selling the house where we can give the homeowner all the ideas, layout and concepts that staging and prepping can be done for the home for sale. We charge by the hour for … (0 comments)
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reno: NO more getting locked out of your car! - 01/08/08 06:30 PM
Does your car have a remote key-less entry? If you lock your keys in the car and a spare key-less entry to your car at home, call someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have … (5 comments)
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reno: Look at that COLOR! - 01/08/08 06:14 PM
Look at that COLOR!
I'm sure you have heard from buyers that they hate the "color" of the room or house followed by "let's see the next house." Why can't they just see past the color? Why can't they see how great the house could be if they just painted it … (0 comments)
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reno: A Good Picture Can Speak a 1000 Words! - 01/08/08 05:58 PM
A Good Picture Can Speak a 1000 Words!
Selling a home is all about getting the home ready to sell and making sure all the details are completed prior to listing the property. Even a good house can look better when you apply staging. Whether the home is occupied or vacant, staging … (7 comments)
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reno: Reno Nevada Notice of Default and Notice of Sale List Update - 01/08/08 04:57 PM
Attention Reno Nevada investors:
Between December 19-26, 2007, banks filed 36 Reno Notices of Default and 17 Notices of Sale on all types of properties with Washoe County.
I update this list about once a week and you can find this list of Reno Notice of Default homes and summary information (address, lender, … (0 comments)
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reno: BIAS Yes or No? Stage It! - 01/08/08 04:34 PM
BIAS Yes or No? Stage It!
I always am surprised when I talk to Realtors that are not utilizing staging services during the listing process. Staging is an awesome marketing tool that can be used to set a higher standard of service by the listing realtor. And the service for giving staging estimates are usually … (8 comments)
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reno: INVASION of Family Photos - 01/07/08 12:17 PM
The INVASION of Family Photos (For homes NOT for sale)
If you have a home for sale put all your photos away
I often go into homes that have a lot of family pictures everywhere and they don't even have space for artwork. So let's talk about how and where to display family … (4 comments)
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reno: Let there be LIGHT! - 01/06/08 10:58 PM
Most people do not have good lighting throughout their home. They rely on overhead lighting but most overhead lighting is too bright or is in an area of the room that does not give good lighting for the entire room. Or maybe a table lamp with the wrong shade or wattage … (0 comments)
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reno: Bookcases -Read between the shelves - 01/06/08 09:31 PM
Getting a home ready for the market there is a need to de-clutter and I have found very few bookcases that are not full with forgotten books read long ago. These bookcases displayed properly can really bring a lot of visual presence to the room.
When arranging bookcases start by removing books and things that look … (4 comments)
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reno: Reno Northwest Real Estate Market Report: An In-depth look - 01/04/08 05:31 PM
I just finished gathering up some real estate data about the Northwest Part of Reno.
This is a superb place to live in. I could be biased of course,(I've lived here since moving to Reno in 2003)
But take a look at it personally. If you're coming from Sacramento, 80 west, take … (0 comments)
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reno: BPO Verbiage - 01/04/08 02:48 PM
I recently had a BPO with very few good comps. They sent it back saying get better comps. I called them and discussed it with the manager. We (mostly she) came up with the following verbiage to but into the BPO when this type of problem exists.
"A search of the area … (7 comments)
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reno: Reno Nevada Foreclosure & Short Sale Listings: January, 2007 Update - 01/03/08 08:35 PM
Greetings -
As of Jan 3, 2008, there are approximately 165 Reno foreclosure homes and Reno short sale homes (and about 16 condos in the same condition) in the MLS. Last month at this time, there were about 170 (homes and condos combined).
Most foreclosure homes make their way into the MLS because … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno NV, Nevada - Notice of Default, Notice of Sale Property Listings - 01/02/08 07:45 PM
Greetings -
With the continued interest among Reno real estate buyers in foreclosure homes, I am putting regular posts on my blog site with all properties with a notice of sale (notice of trustee's sale) and notice of defaults that have been filed with Washoe county.
Due to the large volume of … (0 comments)
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