Only Half of Reno Listings Occupied

Homes sitting unoccupied nationwide set a new record last quarter - with 18.6 million vacant houses according to the US Census Bureau.

Here in Reno we have our fair share of vacant houses.  A quick look at today's listings show: Of the 4,586 residential listings in Reno-Sparks, only half are owner-occupied.  The rest are either vacant, rented or under construction.

Here is the breakdown:

Data courtesy of the Northern Nevada MLS (NNRMLS) - August 2008.