reno real estate: What to do in Reno Tahoe Area? October 2008 - 10/04/08 08:03 PM
Video below is provided by renotahoe via youtube.com.
Catherine T. Sinocruz, e-Pro, ABR, GRI, CRS Broker-Salesperson"Fluent in English & Tagalog"www.CatherineNevadaHomes.com ~ Homes for Saleinfo@CatherineNevadaHomes.com ~ Stay in TouchPrudential Nevada Realty1675 Robb Dr.Reno, NV 89523(775) 338-3757 Mobile
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reno real estate: What to do in Reno Tahoe Area? September 2008 - 08/28/08 03:38 PM
Video below provided by visitrenotahoe.
Catherine T. Sinocruz, e-Pro, ABR, GRI, CRS Broker-Salesperson"Fluent in English & Tagalog"www.CatherineNevadaHomes.com ~ Homes for Saleinfo@CatherineNevadaHomes.com ~ Stay in TouchPrudential Nevada Realty1675 Robb Dr.Reno, NV 89523(775) 338-3757 Mobile
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reno real estate: Yelp! Thai Restaurant in Reno, NV - 08/23/08 04:24 PM
Bangkok Cuisine
55 Mount Rose StreetReno, NV 89509
(775) 322-0299
First of all, I would like to make it clear that I am not being compensated in anyway to blog about this restaurant. My comments are based on dining at various Thai restaurants in the area. In case you are wondering, … (4 comments)
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reno real estate: Finger Lickin' Good ~ Best in the West Rib Cook Off 2008 - 08/21/08 12:29 PM
FREE Shuttle Park and Ride to and from the following
Reed High School
Wooster High School
every 30 minutes
drop off at 11th street and Nugget Avenue
Wednesday - Thursday 5 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday No Shuttle
Video below provided by visitrenotahoe.
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reno real estate: 2Q 2008 Northern Nevada Economic and Market Watch Report - 08/13/08 05:58 PM
MarketWatch2Q08 - Upload a Document to Scribd Read this document on Scribd: MarketWatch2Q08 Economic and Market Watch Report 2nd Quarter, 2008 *Click on a County to view economic and real estate information at the county and zip code level © 2008 The Northern Nevada Regional MLS and NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: What to do in Reno Tahoe Area? Part 2 (August 2008) - 08/07/08 03:11 PM
Video below provided by visitrenotahoe.
Catherine T. Sinocruz, e-Pro, ABR, GRI, CRS Broker-Salesperson"Fluent in English & Tagalog"www.CatherineNevadaHomes.com ~ Homes for Saleinfo@CatherineNevadaHomes.com ~ Stay in TouchPrudential Nevada Realty1675 Robb Dr.Reno, NV 89523(775) 338-3757 Mobile
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reno real estate: What to do in Reno Tahoe Area? (August 2008) - 08/01/08 11:58 PM
Youtube is such a great source of information. Below is a video about Reno Tahoe events that is great for our tourism
Video below provided by visitrenotahoe.
Catherine T. Sinocruz, e-Pro, ABR, GRI, CRS Broker-Salesperson"Fluent in English & Tagalog"www.CatherineNevadaHomes.com ~ Homes for Saleinfo@CatherineNevadaHomes.com ~ Stay in TouchPrudential Nevada Realty1675 Robb Dr.Reno, NV … (5 comments)
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reno real estate: Something To Share With You - 08/01/08 04:04 PM
What is the view of your office? The office that I used to have from my previous job was in a basement. No daylight, no fresh air, but it was huge. So my current office is such a treat. My office gets plenty of sunlight, descent size, some mountain view, and … (16 comments)
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reno real estate: A Place to Live and Play - 07/30/08 10:33 PM
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reno real estate: What is going on with foreclosures in your area? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 07/25/08 11:21 AM
Foreclosure is a hot topic in our area. Nevada is one of the leading states that are suffering from this epidemic. Reno (Washoe County only 4% foreclosure rate) is not suffering as Las Vegas (Clark County 88% foreclosure rate). Our foreclosures are selling within 90 days. Some even receive multiple offers. When … (7 comments)
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reno real estate: FREE Fonts for You - 07/19/08 02:30 PM
Don't you want something creative for your flyers and print ads? I just learned something new today. My nephew introduced me to this new website, and I thought to share it with you.
It is http://www.dafont.com/ You can download fonts for FREE. It has a real handy preview feature. You can … (21 comments)
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reno real estate: 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 real estate: "CONFRONT THE BRUTAL FACTS BUT NEVER LOSE HOPE THAT IN THE END WE WILL PREVAIL" : What I Learned In The Past Three Years - 06/04/08 06:14 PM
" I don't trust a person whose never been depressed," Dan Betzer once said.
The number one disease in our industry is blind optimism.
I love my profession. I love NAR. I love how the past three years has been the hardest times in my career.
"This … (2 comments)
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reno real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: Arrow Creek Real Estate Market: An Adulterated Report - 05/10/08 04:06 PM
Arrow Creek Country Club
I know what you may be thinking..
Arrow Creek Real Estate Report?
'Borrinnng.' or 'is this worth my five minutes?'
Well, I am not in liberty to say that this report will change your life right away. But I think this will add value to you. Especially if … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: Reno, NV May 2008 Special Events - 05/06/08 07:03 PM
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reno real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: What is Reno real estate selling for - February, 2008? - 03/14/08 04:50 PM
More importantly, how negotiable are prices in the current Reno real estate market?
Even though the Reno median home price is down 21% from its peak in 2005 (single family only - no condos, manufactured homes, etc.), the amount sellers are parting with is still not that much more than in 2005.
In … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: 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 real estate: Time adjusmtents - 03/10/08 10:48 AM
How many of you are doing time adjustments in BPOs. If the market is decline 10% a year and your comps are 6 months old. do you take 5% off of the comp price? In real numbers, the house comps at $300,000 and there have been no sales for six months, … (1 comments)
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reno real estate: 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 real estate: Does turning down a BPO give you a lower rating? - 03/05/08 10:49 AM
Does turning down a BPO give you a lower rating? I have turned down BPOs that are a four hour drive away. I have turned down BPOs that are not in my MLS. But I find it very hard to turn down a BPO in my normal area. Right now, between … (5 comments)
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reno real estate: Do you guess when doing BPOs? - 03/01/08 01:52 PM
What do you do when you are filling out a BPO and there is a question that you don't know the answer to and there is no good way to find out? For example, the BPO asks for what per cent of this neighborhood is owner occupied and it is a … (10 comments)
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reno real estate: Status calls on BPOs - 02/29/08 01:38 PM
I seem to be getting more and more "Please update the status of the BPO" calls and emails.
I accepted a BPO at 9 a.m. this morning. At 9:30, I get a phone call asking for a status update.
On Wednesday at 9 am, I accepted a BPO due on Monday. No problem. … (8 comments)
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reno real estate: 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 real estate: Find Reno Real Estate before foreclosure - 02/29/08 10:47 AM
How to quickly identify Reno real estate that will likely end up in foreclosure -
If you are tracking the foreclosure market and are interested in Reno NV real estate, you should jump on over to a resource I publish two to three times per month - a free list of … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: Remodeled or Remolded - 02/09/08 12:06 PM
I recently saw a listing which had the following comments: "You will not believe this house. Everything has been remolded. We did the kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, etc. This house is amazing." I have been picturing the owner going through the house with a hose to make sure that everything is remolded.
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reno real estate: 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 real estate: 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 real estate: 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 … (128 comments)
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reno real estate: Who is leaving the industry? - 01/31/08 12:54 PM
Many real estate agents have been leaving the business. But who are leaving? Is it the inexperienced agent? Is it the agent with little business? Is it the agent who is a year away from retirement deciding to leave early? Is it an agent who is part of a team which … (7 comments)
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reno real estate: 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 real estate: Realtor psychology - 01/17/08 07:35 PM
I have been really busy this month. I have been working day and night 7 days a week. The most time I have taken off is 1/2 day. I have been hoping for a break. The phone stopped ringing yesterday. I have received only junk emails. Now I am worried that … (9 comments)
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reno real estate: Some interesting Reno Sparks statistics - 01/17/08 10:52 AM
In the Reno Sparks association there are about 2500 Realtors(R).
In 2007, in the Reno Sparks area, 3352 single family homes sold, 676 condos sold, 226 manufactured homes sold, 217 parcels of vacant land sold and 65 multi-family properties sold. For a total of 4536 sales. The average Realtor got paid on 3.6 … (1 comments)
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reno real estate: I recommended a carpet cleaner. - 01/14/08 12:36 PM
When will I learn? I had a carpet cleaner clean my house. He did a good job. He charged me $300. A client needed a carpet cleaner. They are in their 70's. I recommended him. He did an ok job. He charged them $750 for the same size home. Why can … (2 comments)
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reno real estate: What if it doesn't appraise? - 01/10/08 11:21 AM
There are many new home developements in my area. One is building these very nice homes (top of the line), still under construction. The homes in the neighborhood sell for $200,000 - $250,000. The new homes will sell for $400,000 and higher. My question is how do they appraise these homes? What … (5 comments)
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reno real estate: BPOs and FSBOs - 01/09/08 05:58 PM
I've had two BPOs this week which were homes that sold as FSBOs six months ago. The timing indicates something strange to me. Did someone buy the home from the FSBO with no money down and had the FSBO take a second as a down payment? They then collect rent until the bank … (10 comments)
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reno real estate: How long do you try something that isn't working for you? - 01/09/08 06:35 AM
You decide to try something new, mailing to a geographic farm, door knocking, calling fsbo's, advertising in a new magazine, etc. It doesn't seem to generate any results. Do you keep it up for a year, six months, 1 time, or what? Does your answer change if the activity costs time … (7 comments)
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reno real estate: Bloggers who respond after every comment - 01/08/08 02:58 PM
One thing that bugs me is bloggers who respond after every comment. It is like they have to get the last word in or they have lost the discussion. They make their point in the blog and then repeat it in the comment. If you comment about this, I promise not to … (30 comments)
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reno real estate: What is Left Behind in Foreclosure Homes! - 01/07/08 10:44 AM
Usually about once a week I happen to get a new foreclosure listing via email. It is always an adventure as to what you will find when you show up at the property. The best way to tell if it is occupied is to call the utility company and see if … (6 comments)
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reno real estate: How are banks pricing REOs? - 01/06/08 11:04 AM
These are 2300 sq ft homes. They are about 5-6 years old. At the top of the market they sold for $300,000-320,000. They are currently being sold for $250,000 - $270,000. A couple of these homes are REOs. The banks have started them at $250,000. A couple of weeks later they … (6 comments)
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reno real estate: Basic Training - 01/05/08 04:05 PM
Many people write about how good their company is with basic training. I think my training was unique. I was originally licensed in California and had basic training (#1) there. I moved to Nevada and my new company insisted that I go through basic training (#2). After I had finished, they … (7 comments)
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reno real estate: How to Effectively Get Feedback from Buyer’s Agent? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 12/28/07 11:23 AM
Option 1 ~ Phone Call Good luck! Returning a phone call seems to be a dead business practice for some real estate practitioners. It is usually my first step. I leave them a message and let them know that they will be receiving an email through FeedbackNetwork.com.
Option 2 ~ Email
Create a … (7 comments)
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reno real estate: Who Pays for Staging Service? With Photos - 12/21/07 05:59 PM
Staging is an integral part of my marketing plan when listing a home. Most of my clients agree with my enthusiasm of staging and are willing to pay. Once a while, clients ask me, "Who's paying for this service?"
Picture below was provided by my talented friend Laurie Nissen-Miller of The … (18 comments)
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reno real estate: Reno Real Estate Market: Where art thou my love? - 12/14/07 06:47 PM
Reno Real estate market where art Thou?It could be extremely frustrating to get an objective opinion on How the Reno Real Estate Market is really doing. You have the people in the real estate industry on our seemingly blind faith that everything would be ok. And that it's time to buy … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: Does this Warrant for A Nasty Message from the Seller? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 12/14/07 05:48 PM
A seller left me a nasty message on my voice mail message last night. He was angry that I moved things around his house. He said that he thought we were only doing a walk through. He also said some "colorful" words.
The seller was given five-day notice of our scheduled inspections. … (27 comments)
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reno real estate: How Do You Treat Your Coop Agent? Part 1 With a Photo of Reno, NV - 12/09/07 03:40 PM
Our job is stressful. No doubt about it! Looking back, I have burned couple of bridges in fighting for my clients. I regret burning those bridges because I now know the importance of camaraderie.
My business practice is to build rapport and camaraderie with my colleagues. Whenever I am in a heated conversation, I calmly … (7 comments)
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reno real estate: What is EPA Superfund Site? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 12/06/07 12:34 PM
Have you been asked by a client as to where are EPA's Superfund sites in our area? I was recently asked by a client regarding this subject matter. My fist reaction was "huh?, Who, What, Where?" I didn't say it out loud of course. As I did more research, I found … (4 comments)
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reno real estate: Listings With Dogs and the Agnets that List the Property - 12/01/07 11:14 AM
Three dogs on property ARE VERY FRENDLY.
This is on the comments on a country property I am going to show today. In the past, I have been bit by dogs that fit in the above catagory. I love dogs, I have five of my own, but some people just don't like … (8 comments)
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reno real estate: Why Reno, NV? Part 5 With a Photo of Reno, NV - 11/30/07 02:29 PM
There is always something going on. Here are some ways to enjoy our Holiday cheers.
December 1, 2007
UNR v. Louisiana Tech, 1:05 pm
Mackay Stadium - 348-PACK
December 1, 2007
Nor Cal Singles Tournament
National Bowling Stadium
December 8,12,16,19, 2007
UNR Men's Basketball
Lawlor Events Center - 348-PACK
December 1, 2007
Reno Philharmonic Spirit of the Season
Grand Sierra - 789-2000
December 7-9, … (4 comments)
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reno real estate: What are Some of the Nice Memories of your Clients? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 11/17/07 01:16 PM
Majority of my clients become friends of mine. They allow me to be part of their life and play a role in making a big decision in their life. As I write my thank you card to Mr. & Mrs. Buyers tonight on their successful escrow, I cannot help myself but … (6 comments)
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reno real estate: Is There Such Thing as DoNotSpam.com? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 11/09/07 07:00 PM
We all have heard of DoNotCall.gov to register our phone number to eliminate telemarketers from calling us. Is there such thing as DoNotSpam.com or something similar? A website that we can all register our email address or maybe report notorious spammers would be very useful.
My ISP has a spam blocker, … (16 comments)
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reno real estate: How Many More Homes? Part 2 With a Photo of Reno, NV - 11/08/07 03:41 PM
You may want to read my previous blog "How Many More Homes? Part 1" so this one would make more sense.
My client and I opened escrow couple days after one week of negotiations. She broke my previous record of 37 homes. She saw 40 homes prior to getting in escrow. The … (13 comments)
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reno real estate: Why Reno, NV? Part 4 More Photos of Reno, NV - 11/04/07 04:07 PM
Before we get started with more reasons why we love this place, let's review some figures for Washoe County from Bureau of Census.
2006 Population: 396,428
2004 Median Household Income $50,164In Reno, there are NO corporate income taxes, personal income taxes, estate and/or gift taxes, unitary taxes, franchise taxes, inventory taxes and franchise … (2 comments)
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reno real estate: How's the Reno Market? 3rd Quarter - 11/02/07 03:04 PM
Check out my other blogs for more photos of Reno, NV.
Above is one of many inexpensive ways you can stay in touch with your clients. It is also great for prospecting. Print them and hand them out to people. People always ask me, "How's the Reno market?".
What are some other … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: What is ARK? With a Photo of Reno, NV - 11/02/07 11:44 AM
Picture below was provided by my talented friend Ken Terry (775) 772-7031. Check out my other blogs for more photos of Reno, NV.
Beautiful Sunset in Reno, NV
Lesson Learned from Movie "Evan Almighty"
Behind the comedy, there was a lesson I learned from the movie "Evan Almighty." Sure, I was laughing my head off … (2 comments)
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reno real estate: Rancho Haven Cows Come To Visit! - 10/31/07 03:58 PM
Where I live in Rancho Haven Nevada, which is only 40 mins from downtown Reno, and is a community that has 10 acre homesites with over 1000 acres of greenbelts which include horseback riding trails, creeks, waterfowl, and a fishing pond, that are owned by our Home Owner's Association. On those greenbelts, … (3 comments)
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reno real estate: Fed Lowers Short Term Rate and Another Lender Drops Manufactured Housing! - 10/31/07 03:34 PM
Well the Fed has once again lowered the short term rate to 4.5%. My guess is we won't see much of this being passed on to the consumers as these banks might find ways to re-coup their losses. The only benefit will be to those on Home Equity Lines and Auto … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: Why Reno, NV? Part 3 More Photos of Reno, NV - 10/27/07 02:38 PM
Pictures below were provided by my talented friend Ken Terry (775) 772-7031. Check out my other blogs for more photos of Reno, NV.
Natural Beauty of Wildlife
As you drive around town, you can't help but admire nature's beauty. If you are lucky, you might just come across a herd of deer. My … (11 comments)
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reno real estate: Practicing Real Estate is Like the Fountain of Youth...... - 10/26/07 07:00 PM
Or so you would think from most real estate agents' pictures....that is until you meet them in person?
On all the brochures, business cards, net pages, and magazines, real estate agents have pictures. Little do we know.....that most of those pictures are from 10, 15 , some even 20 years ago. I … (5 comments)
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reno real estate: DOG LEFT AT FORECLOSED HOME....NEEDS HOME! RENO, NV - 10/26/07 06:06 PM
Ok, so the dog that I found at my recent REO listing (read story in previous blog) was never claimed at Washoe County Regional Animal Services. They have to make sure the owner has time to claim her.....why though I ask as there is no reason since she didn't have any … (3 comments)
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reno real estate: How Many More Homes? Part 1 With a Photo of Reno, NV - 10/25/07 01:05 PM
Picture below was provided by my talented friend Ken Terry (775) 772-7031. Check out my other blogs for more photos of Reno, NV.
Downtown Reno~Sparks Summer 2007
Opened escrow yesterday after seeing 37 houses. My record houses to be seen before getting in escrow was 25. Back then I thought that was … (4 comments)
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reno real estate: Why Reno, NV? Part 2 More Photos of Reno, NV - 10/19/07 03:41 PM
We love this place!
The breathtaking Reno/Sparks/Lake Tahoe area goes beyond just being an exciting gaming destination. Despite the rumor, Reno is not located anywhere near Las Vegas. In fact, the towns are separated by more than 440 miles of desert and mountains. It's about 30-minute drive to Lake Tahoe or 1 … (5 comments)
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reno real estate: DOG NEEDS HOME! RENO 911 Foreclosure III - 10/16/07 10:45 AM
This dog might need a home, please contact me if you can adopt her!
Ok, so last Friday I get a new REO listing. I asked my wife if should would come with me, and in exchange I will buy her lunch. So after a nice lunch, we are off to investigate … (4 comments)
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reno real estate: Why Reno, NV? Part 1 With Photos of Reno, NV - 10/13/07 02:44 PM
Reno is:
#1 of Best Places to do Business in America - Inc. Magazine The Best Small City in America for Small Business - Dun and Bradstreet and Entrepreneur Magazine Among America's Top Three Booming Towns - Fortune Magazine Among the top 150 Cities to Combine Fulfilling Job and Quality of Life … (4 comments)
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reno real estate: Reno Real Estate and Carson Valley Real Estate Market Comparison - 10/08/07 09:00 PM
Greetings!People often ask me about "the real estate market" and how it is going. Well, it really depends on specifically which market they may be referring to. For example, I help buyers and sellers with Reno Nevada Real Estate as well as Carson Valley real estate (this includes real estate in … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: To Stage or Not To Stage? With Photo - 10/07/07 04:50 PM
With close to 6,000 resale (not counting new subdivision) homes on the market ~ I would say DEFINITELY YES!. Whether it's a condo or a home. Buyers are getting very picky. I currently have a buyer who has seen close to 30 houses. She is credit approve and very motivated. We … (6 comments)
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reno real estate: Reno 911 Foreclosure II - 10/05/07 10:40 AM
Went out to my foreclosure listing yesterday. The former owner must have received the notices I posted all over the front of his house! But he hasn't called for cash for keys and is still living there.
I guess he thinks it is ok that he kept re-fing with variable rate … (1 comments)
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reno real estate: New Articles On Reno! - 10/05/07 10:28 AM
Here are some new articles on Reno, one from the Economist and the other from Esquire:
http://www.economist.com/world/na/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9867764
http://www.esquire.com/features/esquire-100/reno1007
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reno real estate: My Life Into Listing Foreclosure Properties - 10/03/07 06:48 PM
Ok, so if you are always looking for different ways to succeed in this market, you sometimes take a step into selling REO's right? Well you figure they will be the lowest priced home in the area and you aren't dealing with emotional sellers, but rather a large coporation that is … (1 comments)
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reno real estate: Introductory Post - Northern Nevada Real Estate - 09/30/07 11:40 AM
Hello - This is the first post in my blog here (I needed to create a new account and delete an old one for technical reasons....). I am looking forward to learning and sharing within the community. I "office" in Minden, NV but am active throughout the region which includes: Reno … (1 comments)
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reno real estate: Glad the Fed Lowered the Rate! - 09/24/07 12:45 PM
We were all anticipating the Fed lowering the rates. When they did, I jumped for joy! Well that joy elated to about 4 buyer calls.
Then.....the 30 yr fixed rate on Mortgages went up! Wells Fargo went from 6.25% the next day and ended on Friday with 6.35%. The calls have gone … (2 comments)
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reno real estate: Reno Area Real Estate - Introductory Post - 09/23/07 01:26 AM
Greetings -
I am making a first post here as an introduction to ActiveRain. Each month, I will provide an update to this blog with fresh market data for all of the major communities in the Reno Nevada area. The cities will include: Reno, Sparks, Minden, Gardnerville, Carson City, Lake Tahoe, … (8 comments)
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reno real estate: Reno-Sparks Market back to the future: Year 2002 - 09/11/07 09:59 AM
What was the Reno-Sparks market Doing in 2002? How much were houses then?How many homes were selling?
Notes:
Data includes all single family stick built homes,condos,and manufactured home sales in the MLS database. It does not include sales made " … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: Reno-Sparks Market back to the future: Year 2003 - 09/11/07 09:57 AM
What was the Reno-Sparks market Doing in 2003? How much were houses then?How many homes were selling?
Notes:
Data includes all single family stick built homes,condos,and manufactured home sales in the MLS database. It does not include sales made " By owner" … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: Reno-Sparks Market back to the future: 2004 - 09/11/07 09:55 AM
What was the Reno-Sparks market Doing in 2004? How much were houses then?How many homes were selling?
Notes:
Data includes all single family stick built homes,condos,and manufactured home sales in the MLS database. It does not include sales made " … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: Reno-Sparks Market back to the future:2005 - 09/11/07 09:52 AM
What was the Reno-Sparks market Doing in 2005? How much were houses then?How many homes were selling? Notes: Data includes all single family stick built homes,condos,and manufactured home sales in the MLS database. It does not include sales made " By owner" or most new home sales,which do not participate … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: Rib Cook-Off 2007 Reno-Sparks NV - 09/10/07 01:54 AM
Wedesday. Aug 29,2007 A friend of mine called me and told me that a local band was playing in the Annual Labor Day Weekend Reno Rib Cook Off. It was being held in front of the John Ascuaga's Nugget. A few minutes away from Downtown Reno. I phoned my folks to … (3 comments)
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reno real estate: 300 Sunny days in Reno,NV - 09/10/07 01:52 AM
People often talk about sunsets and sunrises. How it could just make you feel alive. Sunrise and sunsets have always been used as a backdrop for poetry,painting,arts. Those things that feed our souls. There is something about the sun that just makes me feel alive. Haven't you noticed why it seems … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: Cont..Tips when buying a home in Reno-Sparks NV - 09/10/07 01:47 AM
When is a good time to buy a home in the Reno-Sparks area? is a question you might be asking yourself for quite a while now... I was having a conversation with a client of mine last Tuesday. He's been looking for a home in Reno for the the past 3 … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: Gifting Listings: The End of Denial - 09/09/07 11:45 PM
So here I am, working my first real week back from vacation. And for whatever reason, two potential sellers with homes in the $2 million plus range were anxious to meet. One had a beautiful custom home in Arrowcreek with a gorgeous view and tasteful personal touches, while the other … (18 comments)
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reno real estate: When Buying Horse and Country Property in Reno, NV Use an Agent That Knows - 09/06/07 07:39 PM
WELLS!had a well test done on a piece of vacant land last week that has no electricity to the property. The well company asked me certain questions such as is there a pump and box. Well, I knew the answers to his questions, and I even requested a piece of equipment … (0 comments)
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reno real estate: Do Some Buyers Think of You as a Tour Guide? - 08/31/07 11:17 AM
So yesterday I received a call from a lady and her daughter that wanted to go and look at houses. I start out with my typical pre-qualifying speech. Well, they are staying at a hotel near downtown Reno. (Think to myself...must be at the Legion Convention, lost all their money gambling … (5 comments)
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reno real estate: Today's Buyers Are Like a Week of Fishing! - 08/30/07 05:22 PM
Sorry I haven't written in a while, I was at our property up at Eagle Lake, CA. We have a camper up on some lake front property and a boat. I am now really getting back into the swing of things a great week of R&R! Some thoughts I had while I … (3 comments)
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reno real estate: Buying REO Properties - 08/10/07 10:59 AM
BUYING A REO (Bank Real Estate Owned) PROPERTY CAN MAKE AN AGENT GO GREY! PART III
So I guess Big Bank accected our offer and terms! YIPPPEE! Only 3 LONG weeks later! Well I shouldn't get too excited, although my buyer did by telling his lender we were in escrow.....she called me yesterday … (1 comments)
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reno real estate: Buying REO Properties - 08/09/07 11:19 AM
BUYING A REO (Bank Real Estate Owned) PROPERTY CAN MAKE AN AGENT GO GREY! PART 2
So we go ahead and write the new offer for a couple grand less than what Big Bank countered, figured it would be fun to mess with them. This time they responded within 24 hours.....they must have liked that I was … (3 comments)
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reno real estate: “Pro Pro Per Pla” — A Cautious Buyer’s Motto, and It’s not Latin! - 06/05/07 08:49 PM
Or, the Bane of Existence for a Buyer's Agent...
Or, as one of our consultants says, "Four Disorderly Steps to Reaching a Non-Decision!"
So let's look at this so called Cautious Buyer's Motto:
1. PROcrastinate - The buyers want to see everything that's for sale in a certain price range; they're talking investment. You … (2 comments)
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reno real estate: Man-Child Farming -- What has the World Come To? - 05/30/07 12:13 AM
Show me a guy - that's right, the male species - who works all day as a professional, makes good money, and goes home at night to play video games with his buddies instead of taking a few moments to call his girlfriend. That guy, according to one of our young women realtors is … (9 comments)
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