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Q: Will A Homestead Protect Me From Foreclosure?

August 30, 2011 | Category: For Sellers | Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Q: Will a homestead save me from foreclosure? A: No A declaration of homestead, in the state of Nevada, can protect interest in an owner occupied property up to $550,000 of equity. Any equity above that amount is not protected.   The declaration protects against: Unpaid medical bills not owed to the Department of Health […]

Why won’t the seller accept my offer?

August 26, 2011 | Category: For Buyers | Tags: , , , , ,
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 […]

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

February 11, 2011 | Category: For Buyers, For Sellers, Market Reports, News | Tags: , , , , , , ,
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 […]