Broker Beach Blog
A blog about the Reno/Sparks real estate market, local news and information, technology, and whatever is on my mind.
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While third party sited like zillow.com and trulia.com continue to gain popularity they have one major problem.... They aren't directly connected to our Reno and Sparks MLS system. Because they don't have a direct feed their updates and information can be behind and incorrect. My most recent run ...
12/01/2011
5 Tips for Christmas Decorations When Selling Your Home With Thanksgiving over and black Friday in the books the Christmas decorations begin to make their way out of storage and into our homes and yards. My wife has already caught the bug and all of our decorations are strewn across the house as...
11/28/2011
With negative equity being the biggest factor stopping current home owners from refinancing the current administration has revised their guidelines for the Home Affordable Refinance Program, HARP. A typical refinance for and underwater homeowner would require the borrower to bring additional cas...
11/25/2011
The Reno/Sparks Nevada area is battling another fire 5 days after the Caughlin Ranch, Windy Hill, and southwest Reno blaze last Friday and Saturday. At time of publishing no homes have been threatened but the blaze continues to move in the areas of Lockwood and the east foothills of Sparks, NV. T...
11/23/2011
Welcome back to the Evolving Agent. This video teaches you how to collect alternative contact information from short sale negotiators, escalation managers, and asset managers. For more posts and videos visit. www.EvolveAgent.com
11/22/2011
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The Federal Housing Administration raised the conforming loan limits to $729,750 for expensive neighborhoods. The limits were originally raised to the current amount in 2008 but expired on October 1 of 2011. The expiration had dropped the limit down to the original amount of $625,500. While this ...
11/21/2011
Below is a map for the Caughlin Ranch fires located in the Caughlin Ranch, Windy Hill, and southwest areas of Reno, Nevada on 11/18/2011. The map is editable so other known fires, evacuation centers, and general help locations can be added. Currently, evacuation centers are set up at Galena High ...
11/18/2011
Freddie Mac has begun their winter REO sales promotion for home buyers. If you're willing to battle cold temperatures and potential snow there are deals to be found. The exact terms of the promotion can be found here and below is a quick snippet. Offers must be received from November 15, 2011 thr...
11/17/2011
September 2011 Reno and Sparks Real Estate Market Report The September 2011 market report is out from the Reno Sparks Association of Realtors.... Click on the pictures for the standard and detailed reports or watch the video below for more information. Median sales price are fluctuating within...
11/16/2011
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