On July 1, 2009 Assembly Bill 149 was passed and signed into law. This new law requires the foreclosing trustee (company hired by the…
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Mortgages and Financing
Multiple Offers? Are You Kidding?
Yes, we are seeing multiple offers in the Reno-Sparks market again. Not a day goes by where I don’t talk to agents who are…
Home Buying
Common Mistakes When Writing Offers on Foreclosure (REO) Listings
Clean, affordable foreclosure listings are a hot item in Northern Nevada. Inventory is low, prices are on the up-swing & multiple offers becoming more…
Mortgages and Financing
US banks used Tarp funds to increase lending
A large majority of U.S. banks claim government bailout money has allowed them to write new loans to customers, while a minority have used…
Home Selling
California foreclosure prevention act has unexpected impact
For the third consecutive month, California foreclosure sales jumped significantly as lenders come off the moratorium, according to ForeclosureRadar.com. Foreclosure sales increased by 24.7…
Home Selling
Dickson Realty brings national Short Sale firm to the area
Thirty-nine Dickson Realty agents have recently earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short…
Home Selling
Strange Days Indeed
So I’m trying to explain our market conditions to an entry level buyer. In this case he’s considering homes in the $120,000 range. Key…
Home Selling
Foreclosure vs. Short Sale – The Truth About The Consequences
It is true that both foreclosure and short sales have serious consequences for homeowners faced with the inability to pay thier mortgages. The following…
Home Selling
Washoe County in the eye of the hurricane
Whew! Resale, residential real estate inventory is down all over town. In some price ranges and areas we are actually seeing some appreciation. Anyone…
Community and Lifestyle
TAMMY OLIVAS OF DICKSON REALTY EARNS EPRO® AND SRES® DESIGNATIONS
Tammy Olivas of Dickson Realty’s Sparks office has earned both the ePro Certified® designation and the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designation, the company…