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2009 has been a year to remind us of the important things in life.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 By: Amy Thyr

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Over the holidays we hope you. . . Mend a quarrel. Seek out a forgotten friend. Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust. Write a love letter. Share some treasure. Give a soft answer. Encourage youth. Manifest your loyalty in word and deed. Keep a promise. Find the time. Forgo a grudge. Forgive an enemy. Listen. [...]

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Les Maisons at Montreux

Thursday, September 17, 2009 By: Amy Thyr

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Les Maisons is tucked back in the pine forest lots in the heart of the master planned community of Montreux and adjacent to the 7th hole of Montreux’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. This idyllic community is set against the majestic backdrop of Mt. Rose and is strategically nestled around a quaint Parisian-style linear “Parc” [...]

development, french country, Golf, jack nicklaus, Montreux, new home, parc

Freddie Mac Properties – Session I

Thursday, September 3, 2009 By: Amy Thyr

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Dan Rider, an Owner/Broker of Dickson Realty, talks about Freddie Mac properties and the Homesteps program in the first part of our Freddie Mac series. Watch the video and learn what Freddie Mac and Homesteps is all about.

bank owned, buyers, foreclosure, freddie mac, homesteps, Real Estate Owned, REO

Proper Ball Position – A Golf Tip From A Golf Pro

Thursday, August 20, 2009 By: CJ Risley

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Proper ball position is critical to well struck golf shots. For full shots I have a very basic system. I call it the 3-ball method. Start with three balls place the first in the middle of your stance, then the second ball one ball over and the third one more ball over to the left. The [...]

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Facing Foreclosure – Knowing The Process Can Help

Thursday, June 18, 2009 By: Amy Shocket

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Many homeowners in the Reno-Sparks area are facing issues with mortgage delinquency and possibly foreclosure. This can be a very stressful time and knowing the process and where to go for help can be very beneficial. As a member of the Nevada Association of REALTORS Foreclosure Prevention Task Force, I have come across a very [...]

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Is Tax Credit The Only Reason To Buy?

Tue, Mar 16, 2010 By: Amy Shocket

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With the first time and move-up buyer tax credit deadline quickly approaching, I think it is important to ask yourself is that the only reason I am buying a home right now? Yes, who wouldn’t want to take advantage of this great $8000 or $6,5000 give-away from the government? I think there are some other really [...]

A Look At The Sparks-Spanish Springs Real Estate Market

Tue, Mar 2, 2010 By: Amy Shocket

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Want to know what’s happening in the Sparks-Spanish Springs real estate market. Here is a recap of what sold in February 2010. (Stick built homes in Sparks-Spanish Springs from MLS data) There were 45 short sales closed in February with a median list price of $159,900 and median sold price of $156,000. The average days on [...]