Monthly Archives: November 2008

Market Condition Report from First Centennial Title

First Centennial Title just released their Market Condition Report for October. Solds, expireds, pendings and months supply of inventory are all holding steady from last month’s numbers. Escrows closing (“Percent Selling” on the chart) is also holding steady at 40% … Continue reading

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Ticor Title Charts for October

After rocketing skyward for a couple years Notices of Default in Washoe County finally peaked in April of this year at 457 NODs.  In the five months following April’s peak, NODs began trending downward slightly.  For example, September’s 422 NODs … Continue reading

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October 2008 Sales Market Report for Washoe County

October brought in only one additional sale over September in the single family residence column but $ volume was lower confirming what we have been seeing and that is prices are still going down.  You will also see that same … Continue reading

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Retail Open Topic

Retail is a huge subject, and it seems you readers are pretty interested in it.  I would have to write a book to start covering the topic adequately.  Instead, I’ll just post a few observations, and open this up for your … Continue reading

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What Is A “Normal” Sale These Days?

[Note: This post piggybacks on my post from last week, Median Sold Price Drops 7% in One Month] Real estate agents have traditionally used the term “distressed” when referring to properties that were not good old fashioned straight sales.  Houses … Continue reading

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My First Book Review

No, I’m not changing professions.  I’ve just returned from this year’s NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) conference where I saw the latest agent tools and products; met many new people; and caught up with old friends.  One of these friends … Continue reading

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For Lease – Apartment Defaults

You’ve lost your home to foreclosure, you’ve managed to get your family resettled into an apartment, and now your apartment complex is in foreclosure.  Where does it end? Developers look at the rent vs. own equations just like we do, … Continue reading

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Reno Sparks Real Estate Market Update

Sales in October 2008 were up 26% from the year prior. The under $300K range continued to perform, again dipping below the $200K average price point for the second time this year to $193,644. Activity in the $300K-500K category dropped off … Continue reading

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