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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 […]

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 […]

Weekly Reno/Sparks Market Update for 2/11/2011

Welcome to our weekly market update for the Reno and Sparks, Nevada area. Interest rates rose again to 5.05% on a 30 year fixed rate with .7 of a point according to Freddie Mac. Bankrate.com This is a dramatic jump from 4.81% last week and the highest interest rate since April 2010. A mortgage amount […]

Nevada Energy Consumption Evaluation Form No Longer Required.

Well, it's here. The Nevada Energy Consumption Evaluation Form is officially active as of January 1, 2011. This disclosure is to be provided by any seller, whether they're working with a real estate agent or not, when selling a home in the State of Nevada.