Category Archives: Sparks Real Estate

What is Nevada’s Real Unemployment Rate?

Tweet This AP article said that Nevada’s unemployment rate dropped for October to 14.2%. But, did it really? Nevada’s unemployment rate dropped in October to 14.2 percent, marking the first decrease in almost five years and suggesting the recession’s choking … Continue reading

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Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Reno Real Estate?

Tweet Is this a good time to invest in Reno real estate? Frequent news reports have suggested that the Reno real estate market has hit the bottom and that that prices are now rising.  My opinion is that government interference … Continue reading

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Real Estate News Roundup

Tweet More news stories gathered from around the web. The Reno/Sparks area is listed in this story about the ten worst housing markets. Fernley showed a 3.7% median price increase for the month of June. Reno is named in Outside … Continue reading

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USA Today Likes Reno for Second Home

Tweet Here’s a fluff piece from USA Today that tells why Reno would make a good location for a second home.  It touts the virtues of the area, such as Lake Tahoe, the Sierras, the Truckee River and activities and … Continue reading

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Real Estate News Roundup

Tweet Las Vegas home sales fall 11 percent in June: LVRJ Nevada a bigger loser than California in economic downturn: Sac Bee Realty downturn claims Nevada Security Bank: NNBW Short Sales Out Perform REO & Traditional Sales In June: Dickson … Continue reading

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