31 Day Challenge for May 2011 ~ earn 3,000 BONUS points - 04/27/11 04:31 PM
There have been may challenges here on ActiveRain that I have thought about doing. I almost did the "31 Days to A better Blog" challenge but missed the beginning of the contest and I missed the "31 Day Challenge for January 2011" but I am super excited Christine ONeal  wrote about this early so I could join!


 I must be crazy but I am looking forward to the challenge and I hope to meet a few new ActiveRain members along the way and I hope to learn ways to improve my blog as I go!
Anyone else care to join me? Join … (48 comments)

Northern Nevada Market Report ~ To The Point By The Reno Sparks Association of REALTORS® - 04/18/11 11:53 PM
Northern Nevada Market Report ~ To The Point By The Reno Sparks Association of REALTORS®
To The Point ~ A complete market analysis of the area's real estate market for February 2011 brought to you by the Reno Sparks Association of Realtors .
  Featuring Sherrie Cartinella, 2011 President Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS®, Kevin Sigstag, 2011 President Elect Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS® and Ken Amundson, 2011 Past President Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS®.
The following video will give you a complete overview of the Reno/Sparks housing market for the month of February 2011.
 The good news you will hear in this report is the increase in home … (2 comments)

This House Blew That Only Chance To Make A First Impression! - 04/15/11 10:43 AM

Patricia Kennedy just posted this blog! She learned in grade school that we only get one chance to make a good first impression. This lesson would have helped the seller who listed this house with the sale of his home. Look at those steps leading up to the house.
Excellent first impressions are not only important for face to face interactions, they are also important for home selling as well.
Via Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company Realtors):
A house in my neighborhood recently went on the market, and being the Crestwood expert, I ran right over to see it.  Like many Washington, … (6 comments)

Now Where Was That Article Again? Google Bookmarks! - 04/15/11 10:27 AM

If you have been wondering how to save and bookmark those fantastic ActiveRain blogs, Craig Daniels found a great way to do so. Google Bookmarks! Give it a try! Craig Daniels is amazing technology instructor in New York City. Read his blog for all kinds of information about ActiveRain, Facebook and more. He is one the most subscribed to AR members so if you haven't heard of him you have been missing out on some really great techie info!
Terrie
Via Craig Daniels, REVA, Technology Instructor:
The amount of information that inundates us on a daily basis is overwhelming! How many times … (1 comments)

Reno Nevada Short Sales ~ Fannie Mae Introduces Short Sale Help Desk For Northern Nevada Home Sellers - 04/11/11 12:59 AM
~Reno Nevada Short Sales ~ Fannie Mae Introduces Short Sale Help Desk For Northern Nevada Home Sellers

Short Sale assistance has arrived for Reno and Sparks Nevada homeowners! Fannie Mae has teamed up with Northern Nevada's Regional Multiple Listing Service (NNRMLS) to help distressed homeowners sell their homes via a short sale more quickly. Our  NNRMLS is the first in the U.S to adopt this type of program program.
The short sale assistance desk that Fannie Mae created is intended to help real estate agents resolve issues and concerns that often times arise in the short sale process.
 The program is suppose to help agents … (4 comments)

Reno Real Estate: Finding The Perfect Neighborhood - 04/09/11 02:48 PM
Finding The Perfect Neighborhood in Northern Nevada ~ Let me show you how!
With so many real estate opportunities for home buyers these days it is often a good idea to decide what neighborhoods will work for you and your family.
Before you make any offers on homes you should get to know the neighborhood. You really don't want to find out what buyers remorse feels like!
Hiring a professional real estate agent is essential in completing the home buying process.  Your agent will not only help you find the right home in the neighborhood you choose, they will help negotiate with the … (5 comments)

FHA Approved Sparks Condos - 04/08/11 11:05 PM
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Sparks Nevada Market Report For March 2011 - 04/08/11 03:22 PM
Sparks Nevada Market Report for March 2011
Prepared By Terrie Leighton, REALTOR®, Ferrari-Lund Real Estate in Northern Nevada

 
Here are a few market statistics for homes sold in Sparks, Nevada during March 2010/2011:

Single family homes sold in March 2011 = 146
Single family homes sold in March 2010= 144
Medium sold price in March 2011 = $164,000
Medium sold price in March 2010 = $162,801
Days on the market in March 2011 = 91
Days on the market in March 2010 = 108
 
Sparks, Nevada single family homes sold with special conditions, i.e. short sale or bank … (1 comments)

Spring Forward For Autism Awareness - 04/06/11 04:39 PM
April is Autism Awareness Month in Reno and around the country! For area family members who have been touched by autism it may help to know that the Reno community has many events planned to help raise money and awareness for this epidemic.
 I certainly hope it will help!
For those who have not been effected are encouraged to go out and participate in and to learn more on how autism effects so many in your community.
 What a great time to reach out to those families who are struggling with autism and let them know you care.
Here are a few of … (2 comments)

Vassar Cordone Non Profit Center Grand Opening In Reno Nevada - 04/06/11 03:37 PM
Welcome to our community Vassar Cordone Business Co-op!!
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the Reno / Sparks local nonprofit co-op it scheduled today,
 April 6, 2011, 5p.m. to 7pm.
1301 Cordone Avenue, Reno Nevada
Call 775-825-4400 For Office Space
The Vassar Cordone, located at the corner of Vassar and Cordone Streets in Reno, Nevada is a non-profit  business Co -Op, locally owned and operated, will be opening its doors today!

What is a Business Co-op???
According to Wikipedia, a cooperative is a business owned and operated by the people who use its services. They finance and operated the business for their … (0 comments)

Reno Nevada: OPEN HOUSE TODAY 1420 Centennial Mill Way Come On Over - 04/03/11 11:28 AM
*****OPEN HOUSE TODAY *****1420 Centennial Mill Way, Reno Nevada, COME ON OVER!!
Sign in for a chance to win $1,500 from Homefinder!!

Stop by today, April 3, 2011, to view 1420 Centennial Mill Way! Located in the 55+ community in Del Webb! Truly a fantastic 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, plus a den,  single level home. Bright, beautiful with stunning views of the Nevada's mountains!
Sign up for a change to win a $1,000 Visa Gift Card plus a $500 travel voucher from Homefinder! Yes, this house is on the list!!!
 During the entire month of April  Homefinders "Doors Opening" event … (3 comments)

 
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