Monthly Archives: July 2009

July Wrap Up

Trustee’s Deeds continued their upward trend, with a new record high of 409 in July.  June was 358, May was 210. Notice of Sales came in at 674, down slightly from June’s record 690.  May saw 639 NOSs. I’m not … Continue reading

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Foreclosure-related filings increase 89%

A couple related articles came my way from different sources this morning: Today’s RGJ reported on a just-released RealtyTrac report placing Reno-Sparks at 13th nationwide in foreclosure-related activity for the first half of the year.  Read it here: Distressed homes … Continue reading

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Rental vacancies rise to 11%

This morning’s RGJ contained a report on the Reno-Sparks rental market.  Apartment vacancies rose to nearly 11% for the 2nd quarter.  Consequently average apartment rents fell to $844 in Reno-Sparks; compared to an $863 average for the first quarter. See … Continue reading

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Dog Days of Summer

The results from the Riverwalk Towers auction are in.  Units 304, 412, 702, and 1606 all closed for their auction prices of  $70K, $70K, $105K, and $70K.  These were the 3rd-6th of the "absolute auctions" that day.  The 1st unit "sold" … Continue reading

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First-time homebuyer credit IRS form

Applying for the first-time homebuyer credit is very easy.  Simply fill out six boxes – at most; and mail in the form. [Click on the form below to be taken to the electronic .PDF of IRS Form 5405] Who Can … Continue reading

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RSAR 2nd quarter market report

The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS® has just released their June and 2nd Quarter Market Report.  This is a thorough market analysis containing very good charts.  Be sure to check out the Median Home Price History chart and the Historical Market … Continue reading

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High-price homes struggling during economic downturn

As Mike indicated in his last post, I was indeed in Iowa.  Presently stuck at the Salt Lake City International Airport.  Delayed Delta flight from Minneapolis caused me to miss my Delta connecting flight by five minutes…but that’s another story. … Continue reading

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Iowa

 What are the chances?  Guy and I ended up in Iowa on the same day his week. I’ve been on a 3 week driving tour though flyover country.  I’ll post some of my observations one of these days, if anyone is … Continue reading

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