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…
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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…
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Get a grip on your slice
Most golfers slice their full shots most of the time. The best antidote to slicing is to learn a set-up and swing that stops…
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Golfing at the Resort at Redhawk
A great golf venue in the Sparks area, The Resort at Red Hawk offers many incredible amenities including two championship golf courses, the Robert…
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Sparks – A Look Back At Foreclosure Trends
Without a crystal ball it is very hard to predict the future, so often times I look back at the market trends to get…
Mortgages and Financing
How Are Buyers Paying For Homes in Sparks?
Word on the street is that home mortgages are hard to get and that banks aren’t lending. Certainly lending criteria has gotten more strict,…
Home Selling
So what exactly is a short sale?
Have you heard the term short sale and wondered what it really means? Well, a short sale is when a Seller’s lender agrees to…
Home Selling
Will You Still Owe After A Short Sale or Foreclosure?
Many borrowers are under the assumption that their responsibility for a mortgage ends with a short sale or foreclosure. This is not always the…
Community and Lifestyle
Is FHA Key to the Housing Turn-Around?
Federal Housing Administration loans can be a very good deal for home buyers, especially those who don’t have a lot of cash or whose…