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USDA Eligible Loan Areas To Change In Sparks

Due to the 2010 census USDA is reducing their eligible areas nationwide. Starting on October 1, 2012 the Spanish Springs area will no longer be eligible for USDA loans. You can view the state by state changes by following this link. USDA Loan Eligibility Changes If you’ve been thinking about using a USDA loan for […]

8 Ways To Speed Up A Short Sale Before Writing An Offer

8 ways to speed up a short sale before writing an offer. In a previous post, view here, we went over how long it takes for a short sale to close in Reno and Sparks. Including days on market and contract to close. Now we are going to give a few tips on how to […]

How long does it take short sales in Reno and Sparks to close?

“Hurry up and wait” is the mantra for short sales. Quickly submit your offer to beat other buyers and then wait on the bank. So how long do you have to wait? (Check back next week to learn how buyers can speed up a short sale.) I took data from the past six months (February-July) […]

Reno Real Estate Roundup 8/3/3012 (Video)

Rental Vacancies Lowest In Past 10 Years- HousingWire Search for homes that would cost less than their fair market rent on the map below.   Reno/Sparks Still In Top 50 For Foreclosure Rate- RGJ Now # 48 after many weeks months in the top 25.   Prices See First Yearly Gains: According to Zillow- DSnews […]

Reno Real Estate Roundup 7/27/2012

Nevadans About Even on Strategic Default- RGJ I didn’t even read the article because the RGJ is usually about 2 months behind what’s happening so let me know how good it is.   Zillow Says Home Values At Bottom- Bloomberg This is concluded from four months of rising home values. Which leads us to…. …NAR […]

Reno Real Estate Stats for June 2012 (Updated with Video)

Below is the video explanation of the Reno/Sparks Market Stats for June 2012. For a copy of the stats and quick summary click here.   https://www.reno-realty.com/ Ei5aaA34v-A” height=”360″ width=”640″ frameborder=”0″> For more information on the Reno real estate market or to get your questions answered contact Kristopher at (775) 870-4280 or Kris@Reno-Realty.com    

Is there a real estate tax in ObamaCare?

Yes, there is but it may not affect everyone. Though just because the minority may be affected doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. First of all, I’m not a CPA and readers are advised to receive counsel from a competent CPA or accountant prior to making any decisions. This tax will affect individuals with a adjusted […]

Renown Real Estate Services on Fox News Radio

Last week I our friend had the pleasure of being a participant on “State Your Case” of 99.1 Fox News Radio. Eddie Floyd, of Nevada Matters Radio, and Cindy of the Kidder Law Group hosted the show and really eased his nerves with their professional guidance. The show covered thoughts on AB 284, shadow inventory […]