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…
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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…
Home Selling
Facing Foreclosure – Knowing The Process Can Help
Many homeowners in the Reno-Sparks area are facing issues with mortgage delinquency and possibly foreclosure. This can be a very stressful time and knowing…
Mortgages and Financing
Fair Mortgage Collaborative provides more protection to homebuyers
Great news in thie messed-up, mixed-up world of mortgage lending. The Fair Mortgage Collaborative has recently been formed to provide protection to homebuyers. This…
Real Estate Market Trends
SPARKS-SPANISH SPRINGS MAY MARKET STATS
The good news first. Sales of single family residences in the Sparks-Spanish Springs area were up 22% this May over May 2008. This shows…
Home Buying
FROM TAX CREDIT TO DOWN PAYMENT
First-time home buyers will now have access to quick cash to help them with their down payments. Last week, the U.S. Department of…