fernley homes: Your 2012 Resolution - Buying A Home! - 01/02/12 01:31 PM

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

fernley homes: Isn't it Nice When Our Clients Appreciate Us! - 11/16/11 07:02 AM

I also do property management and I just closed out the file for one of my tenants, Dale and Tiffany.  Dale and Tiffany were tenants for 6 years!  They got married and had their first child during this time.
For the past year they have been dreaming of their own home, diligently searching all the listings.  Their lender had them on the path to homeownership and showed them what to with their financials and improve their credit.
Moving day into the new home came a few weeks ago, I did a post and video with Dale and Tiffany in their new … (4 comments)

fernley homes: 237 Poppy Hills Dr. Fernley Nevada 89408 SOLD! - 11/13/11 11:30 AM

Fernley, Nevada HUD home in golf course SOLD!
A great neighborhood and a HUD home with a lot of potential sold for $50,000 cash.
A 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story home 1560 square feet with a two car garage on a .19 lot.
The previous owners did not take very good care of the home so the home needs some rehab. Most of the work is cosmetic which includes drywall work, paint, new carpet and general clean up.
An open floor plan and the upstairs is the master bedroom, full bath and a huge loft/office.
My buyers from California … (0 comments)

fernley homes: 909 Jessica Lane Fernley, Nevada 89408 SOLD! - 11/13/11 11:24 AM

Fernley Bank Owned Home in Donner Trails SOLD
This wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1098 square foot home with a two car garage in Donner Trails was in immaculate condition.
For a bank owned home it had fresh paint, a fireplace, and the original carpet was like new. An open floor plan, eat in kitchen and two glass doors to the back patio, one from the master bedroom and one from the kitchen.
The landscaping can be easily restored with water and there were sevral nice trees, a big patio and nice shrubs.
My lady buyer came from the Oregon … (0 comments)

fernley homes: 1500 Crestview Road, Fernley, NV 89408 SOLD! - 11/07/11 03:48 PM

Dale and Tiffany rented a 3 bedroom home in Fernley from Sandra Mathewson for over 6 years. But, they always knew that someday they wanted their own home. That someday came on October 21, 2011 when the couple were handed the keys to their first home!
Sandra set Tiffany up with ListingBook, a link to the local MLS, and Tiffany spent close to a year looking at homes, styles and neighborhoods. As prices came down and interest rates reached historic lows, they knew the time had come.
From the moment they stepped inside this 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2088 square … (3 comments)

fernley homes: 505 Black Angus Fernley, Nevada 89408 SOLD! - 11/03/11 03:26 AM

 
 
This bank owned, 1834 square foot home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and two car garage on a quarter acre lot has so much potential. There is an entry, expansive living room with gas fireplace, kitchen with nook and large pantry. High ceilings, plant shelves, formal dining room, and big family room, central A/C are all the things that attracted Rob and Crystal to this home.
The house sits on a cul-du-sac, so the lot is pie shaped which yields an immense rear yard, no rear neighbors and mountain views.
Rob called Sandra one afternoon inquiring about one … (2 comments)

fernley homes: Fernley Homes and Real Estate Report September 2011 - 10/29/11 07:29 AM

Fernley and the surrounding Truckee River area are Alive in Fall Colors!
Fernley has seen some stabilization in the median sales price for the past six months, similar to that experienced in the Reno/Sparks market.
Fernley Median Sales Price
September 2011 median price decreased 13.9% to $87.777 compared to $102,000 in August 2011. The median price is down 16.4% from the prior September. 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. Fernley Price per Square Foot Solds
Price per square foot is at … (0 comments)

fernley homes: 505 Grey Eagle, Fernley, NV 89408 For Sale! - 10/25/11 04:17 PM
 
 

Move into style in this traditional two story home in Fernley!
Unbelievable living space and features in this 3388 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1 half bath, 3 car garage
... you'll love to call this home!
Situated on a .17 corner lot in this quiet residential village has privacy and elegance.
A leaded stained glass front door welcomes you into the great living room and dinning room combination. A dramatic arched opening with slab granite top divides the living room with the oversized family room. A full wall encasses the media storage area and … (4 comments)

fernley homes: Fernley Home for Sale 339 Garden Lane Fernley, NV 89408 - 10/20/11 06:52 AM

 
Property Details Listing Price: $51,500
Address: 339 Garden Lane
City: Fernley
State: Nevada
Zip Code: 89408
County: Lyon
Status: Active Pending
MLS #: 110014169
Square Feet: 994
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Basement: none
  Additional Features Open floor plan with high ceilings and ceiling fans in every room. The kitchen has a large pantry and all the appliances are new: black side by side refrigerator, smooth top electric range with double oven, new stainless sink and faucet, new disposal and new dishwasher. The guest bath has a new sink, new faucet and new light fixtures. Master bedroom is in … (0 comments)

fernley homes: Fernley, Nevada Short Sale 267 Wildwood Street - 09/08/11 10:40 AM

Beautiful and Immaculate, shows like a model home!
This is your opportunity to own this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a 3 car garage at 267 Wildwood St. in Fernley, Nevada.
This is a short sale with only one lender and the owner's have been reclocated to the east coast and are maintaining the home.
Some of the features include, high ceilings, plant shelves, ceiling fans, upgraded carpet and two tone paint and custom window coverings throughout.
All the appliances, refrigerator, washer and dryer are included in the sale along with an security alarm system.
Fully landscaped .14 lot with … (0 comments)

fernley homes: Fernley Homes and Real Estate Market Report June 2011 - 09/08/11 10:13 AM

Summary:
Home sales in the Fernley area have remained improved but have not performed at 2010 levels for the first six months of year.  Median price recovered a little in June, but we have continued to see a settling in median price since the September 2010 expiration of the tax credits. Fernley Homes Median Sales Price
June 2011 median price increased less than 1% to $86,400 compared to $86,000 in May 2011. The median price is down 21.5% from the prior June. Median price is defined as the mid-point, where, for the time period identified, the price for one half … (0 comments)

fernley homes: Fernley Homes and Real Estate Report July 2011 - 08/25/11 12:03 PM

Fernley Homes and Real Estate
Summary
Our year-over-year number of home sales indicates more buyers and investors are realizing it is an opportune time to purchase a home versus a year ago. Median price recovered a little in July, but we have continued to see a settling in median price since the September 2010 expiratiion of the tax credit. Fernley Homes Median Sales Price
July 2011 median price increased less than 1% to $85,565 compared to $84,900 in June 2011. Fernley Homes Price per Square Foot Solds
Price per square foot is at $55.03. Fernley Homes Sold
July closed the … (0 comments)

fernley homes: Fernley Home Loans Now 3.35% Nevada Rural Housing Authority Program - 08/17/11 05:34 PM

Nevada Rural Housing Authority....Home At Last ™ Plus
The Nevada Rural Housing Authority continue to make the dream of buying a home a reality for many moderate income Nevada households. Home At Last™ Plus offers a great, below market mortgage rate, plus down payment assistance in the form of a cash grant.
What does the Home At Last™ Plus offer buyers:
FREE cash down payment grant equal to 3% of loan amount (never has to be repaid) 3.85% 30- year fixed mortgage rate or
3.35% 30 year fixed mortgage rate (without down payment grant) Instant home equity No asset limits … (0 comments)

fernley homes: Fernley, Nevada Golf Course Community - 08/12/11 03:47 AM

 
The Fernley Golf Course Community is about 5 miles east of Fernley from the round-about and there are over 500 homes built around the meandering golf course. This is the one of the more popular areas to live in Fernley. Most of the homes have a panoramic west mountain view. The homes are custom homes built by many different builders, but a few of the homes have been duplicated throughout the subdivision.
Average home price right now in the golf course.......$110,000, and that will buy you a very nice home!
Search for homes in the Fernley Golf Course Community.
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fernley homes: Distressed Homeowners in Nevada Get More Protection With New Laws - 07/26/11 10:58 AM

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

fernley homes: Cash Buyers, Investors Hit Housing Market Hard - 07/10/11 05:51 AM
 

Cash buyers are snapping up homes in markets nationwide, betting that deals won't get much better:
Last month, all-cash buyers accounted for 30 percent of existing home sales, up from 25 percent in May 2010, and 12 percent two years ago, said the National Association of Realtors.
Cash buyers, who are mostly investors, accounted for at least 30 percent of existing home sales for the fifth straight month, the association said.  They hit 35 perecent of buyers in March.
The cash buyers are enticed by low prices and potential rental income, economists said.  Buy while their activity has helped … (4 comments)

fernley homes: Fernley Homes and Real Estate Market Report May 2011 - 06/28/11 05:48 AM
Summary:
The median sales price has continued its settling trend over the past 24 months.  More buyers and investors are deciding it is an opportune time to purchase a home.  High inventory and low prices reflect the affordability of homes, verified by the increase in home sales. Fernley Homes Median Sales Price
May 2011 median price increased by 8.8% to $87,000 compared to $80,000 in April 2011. The median price is down 19.8% from the prior May. Median price is defined as the mid-point, the price half of the sales for the time frame are below and half are above. Fernley … (0 comments)

fernley homes: Fernley Homes and Real Estate Market Report April 2011 - 05/30/11 03:51 PM
Summary:
We are continuing to see settling in the median price and the news is "the affordability door is open to buyers".  This means that a single-income household, earning approximately $12.00 per hour, can now afford the median price home in Fernley. Fernley Homes Median Sales Price
April 2011 median price decreased by 3.1% to $79,950 compared to $94,950 in March 2011. The median price is down 13.9% from the prior April. Median price is defined as the mid-point, the price half of the sales for the time frame are below and half are above. Fernley Homes Sold
April ended the … (0 comments)

fernley homes: Fernley Homes and Real Estate Market Report March 2011 - 05/03/11 07:44 AM

Summary:
March 2011 is the fourth highest month for unit sales for a March since 1989 and only two unit sales off March 2010, which was influenced by the tax credit.
With the current affordable median sales prices and historic low interest rates, individuals and familes are finding that there are tremendous housing deals to be found.  An individual or family with an income of about $24,000 can afford the median price home in the Fernley area.
Fernley Median Sales Price
March 2011 median price decreased by 12.9% to $94,950 compared to $109,000 in February 2011. The median price is … (0 comments)

fernley homes: Fernley Homes and Real Estate Market Reports Februarey 2011 - 03/27/11 11:26 AM

Summary
Sales of single family homes in Fernley are at a 2008 sales rates, prior to the influence of tax incentives.  This trend paired with the fact that median sales prices have stayed fairly level for 13 consecutive months is a good sign for the Fernley housing market.  Although it is impossible to say if we have hit bottom and are now rebounding, we reamin cautiously optimistic. Fernley Homes Median Sales Price
February2011 median price increased by 43.4% to $109,000 compared to $76,000 in January 2011. The median price is up 4.0% from the prior February. Median price is defined … (0 comments)

 
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