Tag Archives: Real Estate

Is the Reno Real Estate Market Finally Looking Up?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

Tweet I’ve seen rosy predictions before.  I don’t know if real estate agents could do anything else.  After all, their livlihood depends on it.  Else, how could they sell something they thought to be a loser.  And don’t assume by … Continue reading →

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Foreclosure Activity Likely to Increase This Year

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

Tweet We can expect a large increase on foreclosure activity this year. At least, that’s what the LA Times thinks. Foreclosure activity has been suppressed because the lenders have been focusing on getting their act together. Here in Nevada they … Continue reading →

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Reno Makes another Worst of List

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

Tweet Here’s another “best of”, “worst of” list and Reno wins another prize. It may not be the prize that Reno would like on its resume although it’s not necessarily our fault. It is not just a story about Reno … Continue reading →

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Foreclosure Starts are Down Across the West

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Tweet Foreclosure starts are down all across the West Coast for December. Reduced filings were reported in California, Nevada and Washington. Nevada showed drops of 14%. According to ForeclosureRadar the drops were due to the closing of trustee sale locations … Continue reading →

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Would You Catch a Falling Knife?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by admin

Tweet The question arises, has the real estate market bottomed out? And is this a good time to buy? Can you compare buying real estate today to catching a falling knife? If you ever wanted to see a super analysis … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Interest Rates at Record Low

Posted on December 23, 2011 by admin

Tweet The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage reached a new record low of 3.91 percent. This marks the third new low this year. The 15-year fixed mortgage rate, remained unchanged at a low of 3.21 percent. The exceptionally low … Continue reading →

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NAR says Over Counting was Minor

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

Tweet The NAR ( National Association of Realtors) Has been fudging the data on the sales of esisting homes for at least the last four years. Just in case you didn’t make the connection, that’s at least since the Obama … Continue reading →

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Canadians Think Las Vegas is Good Investment

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

Tweet Canadians must think Las Vegas is a good place to invest. Else, why would they be putting their own money there? The reality is that Candadians are investing in Las Vegas, big time. Do they know something that we … Continue reading →

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Would I buy a Belvedere Condominium?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

Tweet My posts on this blog about the Belvedere condominium project and developer Bijan Madjlessi generated more interest than any other so far. Readers have even contacted me asking what I thought about buying units in the project. I must … Continue reading →

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$1,000 Bar Tab If You Buy This House

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

Tweet Have you been trying to sell a home and finding very little interest. Would you consider an incentive to the buyer? A Glenview, Ill., homeowner, having difficulty selling her home, offered a unique incentive to stoke interest: $1,000 worth … Continue reading →

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