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If You Want To Be Present For Showings You Need To Keep Your Mouth Shut
Okay, the title may have been a little brash but sellers need to know that what they say during a showing will have a direct effect on the sale of their property. The cooperation of sellers for showing appointments are extremely important to the sale of their property. Keeping the home in showing condition, allowing […]
What are closing costs? Part 2: Non-Recurring Closing Costs
What are closing costs? Part 2: Non-Recurring Closing Costs Part 2 in our series on closing costs covers the second part of buyer’s closing costs: Non-Recurring Closing Costs. This series is prefaced with the fact that many closing costs are negotiable and customary costs can differ from city to city. This series is a general […]
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What Are Closing Costs? Part 1: Recurring Closing Costs
This begins a five part series covering closings costs in Nevada real estate transactions. This series is prefaced with the fact that many closing costs are negotiable and customary costs can differ from city to city. This series is a general overview of what to expect at the closing table. Part 1: Buyer’s […]
Know Your City: 2011 Great Reno Balloon Race
It’s time again to set your alarms to 4:00 am for the 2011 Great Reno Balloon Race. The race which celebrates it’s 30th anniversary this year starts on Friday the 9th and ends Sunday the 11th. While most of the action is in the early morning this is still a great family event for kids […]
Q: Will A Homestead Protect Me From Foreclosure?
Q: Will a homestead save me from foreclosure? A: No A declaration of homestead, in the state of Nevada, can protect interest in an owner occupied property up to $550,000 of equity. Any equity above that amount is not protected. The declaration protects against: Unpaid medical bills not owed to the Department of Health […]
Why won’t the seller accept my offer?
Why won’t the seller accept my offer? It’s full price…. As a buyer it can be frustrating when a seller rejects, counters, or accepts another offer. To battle this headache here are a couple reasons why your offers are not being accepted. 1. The property is listed below market value. The list price is […]
I’m Not Ignoring You… I’m Conducting Business
Don't be annoyed when real estate agents use their phones in front of you.
Know Your City: Somersett Farmer’s Market
Located in Northwest Reno, the Somersett community not only offers championship golf with country club living but also hosts a local farmer’s market every Wednesday. The market, which runs in the summer months from 4:00 pm to around 7:00 pm, is geared for all ages and includes a live band to listen to while shopping […]
5 Reasons for Pre-Approval
Potential buyers have heard of it…. thought about it…. but some refuse to do it. “We’ll worry about that when we find a house.” “Our credit is fine. It will work itself out.” “I don’t want to give out my financial information, yet.” Those, among others, are reasons we have heard from reluctant potential buyers […]