Reno Sparks Homes and Real Estate Report March 2013

Reno and Sparks Nevada, Homes and Real Estate Report, your guide to buying or selling a home.   Summary The lack of inventory, along with strong buyer demand for homes continues to push median price up month-over-month.  Even with rising median prices, home ownership remains at affordable levels for buyers with a steady income, a reasonable down payment and good credit. Reno Sparks Median Home Price March 2013 median price was up 2.6% to $195,000 compared to $190,100 in February 2013 and up … [Read more...]

Fernley Home SOLD 303 Marshall St.

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Listed on April 12,  Accepted Offer April 14,  SOLD on April 30,  Full  Price, Cash ! This great 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home in Fernley, Nevada has been SOLD.  Listed at $110,000 and sold for $110,000 CASH, in just 19 days. Open floor plan, 1294 square feet,  neutral decor and  upgraded light beige carpet.  Formal dining room, bright sunlit rooms and plenty of privacy. The exterior is stucco and has a big, peach tree in front that produces bushels of fruit. Fernley's real estate market is … [Read more...]

Fernley Homes and Real Estate Report February 2013

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Photo by Jerry Mansker Summary As inventory continues to be scarce, we are experiencing month-over-month increases in median sales prices.  This scarcity is also creating a high demand for homes causing the number of existing home sales to also increase.  As northern Nevada's weather continue to get warmer, we are cautiously optimistic that sales numbers will continue to rise in the next few months. Fernley Median Home Sales Price February 2013 median home price increased 16.5% to $112,400 compared … [Read more...]

Reno, Sparks Nevada New Homes; Challenges for Home Builders

Builders Were Growing Again in 2012, But New Challenges Lie Ahead for New Home Construction in Reno, Sparks and Fernley Nevada In 2012, we saw a handful of home builders slowly start to build a few homes.  The buyers were waiting, and the builders were able to advertise, sell homes and once again start breathing. Market watchers expect housing's growth to continue through at least the next two yars.  But the industry faces challenges that include a still-shaky economy, a potentially tougher regulatory climate, … [Read more...]

Reno, Nevada Top Ten Great Places to Retire!

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      The national magazine, "Where to Retire" will profile Reno as a "hot town to snap up bargains now" in the January/February edition.  The magazine is aimed at guiding retirees on where to move has recently named Reno one of its eight top retirement destinations. The bi-monthly Texas based magazine will be on sale Dec. 18, and will be available for sale on-line or at Barnes and Noble book sellers. The magazine's editor, Mary Lu Abbott, praised Reno's current housing prices and … [Read more...]

Reno Sparks Nevada Homes and Real Estate Report October 2012

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            Your Guide to Buying or Selling a Home in Reno. Sparks, Nevada Summary As we approach the end of 2012, we are continuing to see a year-over-year increase in the number of traditional existing home sales versus short sale or bank owned home sales. Reno Sparks Median Home Sales Price October 2012 median price was up 3.0% to $181,750 compared to $176,500 in September 2012 and up 22.8% compared to $148,000 in October 2011. Median price is … [Read more...]

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Reno/Sparks Homes and Real Estate Market Report April 2012

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                  The Information You Need to Buy or Sell a Home in Reno/Sparks Nevada April 2012 sales are the fourth highest in the history of the MLS and were only exceeded by the boom years in 2004 and 2005 as well as April 2010, which was influenced by the first time homebuyers tax credit. Reno/Sparks Homes Median Sales Price April 2012 median price was up 1.7% to $152,500 compared to $149,000 in March 2012 and down 2.3% from the … [Read more...]

Fernley Home and Real Estate Market Report March 2012

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                                          Fernley:  A Great Place to Live, Work and Play ! Summary: March 2012 home sales in Fernley are up 14.3% over February and have remained stable over the past twelve months.  The volume of bank owned listings has declined, they have been replaced by traditional or equity sellers in the market.  This … [Read more...]

Hey Reno Let’s Go Bowling!

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Have you ever been at a bowling alley and watched a great bowler and said to yourself, "Man I wish I could bowl like that?" If you did, you're not alone! You need to be truly interested in bowling to be really good at it. It takes time and practice and right now you have an opportunity to go bowling in Reno! Starlite Lanes at 1201 Stardust St. in downtown Reno has some great specials for adults, high school kids and younger kids too. Starlite has 32 lanes and is a fixture in downtown Reno, right off I-80 and … [Read more...]