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Reno Makes The Top 10 List For Highest Price Increases

NAR sent out a new list of the top 10 areas where prices are rising the most. Reno came in at #9 (+24.3% YoY). What’s somewhat humorous about the list is all of these areas were known as top rated foreclosure areas. It seems the over correction in pricing wasn’t just in Reno. The article […]

High Prices and Low Appraisals… Welcome To Reno

I hesitated in writing this post because I’m quoted in the RGJ article (read through links below) and didn’t want to toot my own horn. I though better of it because this is the heart of what’s happening in the Reno/Sparks Real Estate market. Simple Math: A + B = C Reno/Sparks Home Prices Rise […]

Reno Real Estate Roundup 12/14/2012

33% Of People Said They Would Get A Mortgage From Wal-Mart- Reuters.com I might if they’re willing to keep it instead of selling to Fannie or Freddie. More Short Sales Coming On The Market- RGJ.com Be patient… Most of them will close. Just not quickly. Strategic Default May Rise In The Near Future- DSNews.com If […]

Is A Short Sale Or Foreclosure Worse For Your Credit?

*Broker Kristopher Kent and Renown® Real Estate Services are not financial or legal counsel. The forthcoming information is for entertainment purposes. Readers are advised to seek financial or legal counsel from a certified CPA, accountant, financial planner, or attorney before making any decisions.* Which is worse for you credit? A short sale or foreclosure? The […]

Reno Real Estate Roundup 9/14/2012

Weekly update for local Reno and Sparks real estate news as well as nationally.   Illinois Leading The Way For Foreclosure Rate- DSnews Yay Nevada. Down to #4   Houses Selling Faster- HousingWire We’ve been seeing this for 9 months in Reno/Sparks. $478 Million Judgment Against Get Rich Quick Real Estate Scam- Reuters Just watch […]

Reno Real Estate Roundup 8/24/2012

No roundup post or any blog post, for that matter, last week as my family and myself were sick and continue to be. Today’s Reno Real Estate Roundup is going to cover two weeks of information with more specific blog posts coming next week. For more information on buying or selling your home contact Kristopher […]

5 Ways To Speed Up A Short Sale After Writing An Offer

5 Ways to speed up a Reno and Sparks short sale when you’re already in contract. Last week I posted on how long short sale take and what you can do to find the fast ones. Those blog posts can be viewed through the following links. How Long Do Reno and Sparks Short Sales Take […]

8 Ways To Speed Up A Short Sale Before Writing An Offer

8 ways to speed up a short sale before writing an offer. In a previous post, view here, we went over how long it takes for a short sale to close in Reno and Sparks. Including days on market and contract to close. Now we are going to give a few tips on how to […]