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With a focus on the Truckee–Tahoe community, Dickson Realty Truckee–Tahoe agents understand the area and how important non-profit outreach is. Over the last month, Dickson Realty agents have supported the following events and programs with a priority on giving.
Dickson Agents Participate in Girls on The Run 5K
Dickson agents Alison Elder and Aimee Schaller participated in the “Girls on the Run” 5K race at Truckee River View Sports Park Oct. 31. “Girls on the Run” is a non-profit prevention program for girls grades three through eight that helps to educate and prepare them for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Part of the program is training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running race. Both Elder and Schaller were paired up with “running buddies” from the “Girls on the Run” program for the race.
Spreading a Little Halloween Holiday Spirit
Dickson Realty Truckee–Tahoe infused the end of October with a little creativity and some team-building with a traditional pumpkin carving/decorating contest. The real estate company invited friends from Fidelity National, Placer and First American Title companies to judge the entries.
Agent Norm Nicholls Gets Into the Christmas Spirit
Dickson agent Norm Nicholls and a crew of Truckee Optimist Club members and friends gathered in November to cut local Red Fir Christmas trees for this year’s Truckee Optimist Club Christmas Tree lot. The lot opens on Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Truckee Crossroads Shopping Center at the corner of Highway 89 and Deerfield Drive in Truckee and remains open until Dec. 23 or until supplies run out. All proceeds benefit scholarships, programs, grants, athletic events and organizations for Truckee youth. Call 530-550-5035 or go to www.truckeeoptimist.com for further information and tree lot operating hours.
For more information on Dickson Realty Truckee, visit online or call 530-587-7444.
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Nevada has been making the headlines lately if you are reading the statistics on employment, housing market and general gloom about the poor economy in the state. Local state election races are pointing fingers on either side of the political spectrum to identify who’s responsible for the current state dilemma.
Enter Reno and Northern Nevada where some positive headlines are coming to light. Enter a new focus on outdoor recreation.
In the last eight months, two national magazines have labeled Reno in their “Best Towns” features.
In the April edition of Men’s Health in an article titled “Ski and Climb Without the Crowds”, the Reno image of downtown casinos and their accompanying all-night buffets are debunked, giving way to a more “hipper” way of life. Men’s Health talks to Reno’s proximity to Lake Tahoe and the four season recreational opportunities available. It also tells about Reno’s new attractions: The Truckee River, coffeehouses, artists’ galleries and a younger-targeted night-life scene. (to read the article, go to: http://bit.ly/9lGiLb )
In a recent edition of Outdoor, the magazine labeled the down town rafting and kayaking park, the new Aces ball park, a rejuvenation of the downtown area and affordable housing prices as a reason to put Reno on your relocation list if you are an outdoor enthusiast. (to read article, go to: http://bit.ly/aIb2mh).
If outdoor recreation is your passion and a second home in an area that offers great amenities to pursue your interests is your goal, why not consider Reno? It’s really a no brainer. Currently, there are sellers motivated to sell, interest rates are low and loans are available to qualified buyers. Prices in our market are very affordable making Reno a great place to invest in a second home.
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The South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic (STWBC), a vintage boat show for charity, will be held on July 30th & 31st at the Tahoe Keys Marina & Yacht Club.
This premier judged boat show features 65 rare and beautiful antique and classic wooden boats. Thunderbird, Lake Tahoe’s most famous boat, will be showcased “Celebrating her 70th Birthday”. The 55-foot antique mahogany and stainless steel cruiser, now protected by Foundation 36, will celebrate her 70 years on the Lake throughout the summer but this will be the only place that the public will be able to see her up close outside her boat house, and learn about her history on the Lake.
We are pleased that the show supports these deserving South Lake Tahoe community charities City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Department, Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe, Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society.
Antique boats from the early 1900’s to the 1960’s are featured. There will be five 1960’s drag boats, including Golden Komotion, a fantastic drag boat which dominated the blown gas class.
- The Tahoe Maritime Museum booth is offering new members a ride in a beautiful boat from their collection.
- The South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic is offering a chance to win a weekend at South Lake Tahoe, a tour of the Thunderbird Lodge and a cruise on the legendary boat Thunderbird.
- Discount tickets will be available to purchase at any Raley’s, Nob Hill, or Bel Air Market in California or Nevada.
- The boat show will be open on Friday, July 30, from noon to 5 pm and all day Saturday, July 31, from 9 am to 5 pm.
For more information, go to tahoewoodenboats.com, or contact Loni
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REALTORS Care Nevada will be hosting a Housing Counseling Event for homeowners in the Reno-Sparks and surrounding areas on Saturday, May 8th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Reno Sparks Association of REALTORS which is located at 5650 Riggins Court, Reno. Homeowners will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of local counselors, an attorney and a CPA. After the panel discussion they will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with these HUD-approved housing counselors. Panel members include: Jill Perry, Northern Nevada Director, Counsumer Credit Affiliates; Jeni Temen, Branch Office Mangager and Certified Housing Counselor with NID Housing Counseling; Rhea Gertken, Esq., Nevada Legal Services;Tim Nelson, CPA with Evans, Nelson & Company CPAs; and Elizabeth Fielder, Attorney with Jones Vargas. For more information visit foreclosurehelpfornevadans.org
Homeowners should come prepared with the following documents:
- Monthly mortgage statements.
- Information about other mortgages on your home if applicable.
- Two most recent pay stubs or other income documentation for all borrowers, if self-employed a profit and loss statement.
- Two most recent bank statements.
- Account balances and monthly payments for credit cards and debts.
- Estimates of monthly expenditures (medical, utitilies, insurance etc.)
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One year ago, the interest rate on a 30-year fixed conforming and FHA loan was 4.875%, an incredibly low rate. However, the rate for those same loans today stands at only 5.125%, a mere ¼ point increase. With the 7.5% decrease in median home value in Truckee for homes in the conforming price range in the past year, Buyers are still ahead if they purchase today.
Jumbo loans are a different story. One year ago, a 30-year fixed jumbo was 7.875%. Today, it’s 5.75%, a 2.125 point drop. The median price of homes in the jumbo arena dropped over 6%, so with both interest rates and value of those homes down, Buyers can buy much more than they could have a year ago. So those who decided to “wait and see” made a good decision.
HOWEVER, neither the interest rates nor the home prices will stay this low. We certainly hope that Buyers trying to outsmart the market won’t be left out in the cold. Literally.
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The Nevada Humane Society is in desperate need of clean blankets (no stuffing), towels and sheets for the kennels. Some of the dogs are sleeping on pieces of plastic. If you have items to donate, please drop off at the following Dickson Realty locations from 9:00-5:00 Monday-Sunday through January 31, 2010. For more information on other items needed, please visit http://www.nevadahumanesociety.org/involved.htm
Thank you, the members of our wonderful community, for your support and concern for the animals we all love.
1030 Caughlin Crossing
Reno, NV 89519
(775) 746-7000
500 Damonte Ranch Parkway Ste. 625
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 850-7000
4870 Vista Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 685-8800
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I have been reading a lot of the research about the effects of multi tasking… texting while in meetings, texting while talking on the phone, etc. None of the research is too promising but I found a great way to multi task today.
I went to the new Fast Smog at the corner of MaeAnne and McCarran, directly behind Big O Tires. It took me less than 30 minutes to get my smog test done, get my car registered and donate to my favorite school. That 30 minutes also included travel time from Caughlin Ranch. Jeff Sallan, owner of the new Fast Smog donates part of his proceeds to the school of your choice. Mamie Towles has been our Dickson Realty Caughlin Ranch Adopted School for many years so that part was easy. I love doing business with good community neighbors. So if need to have your car registered and smogged, go visit Jeff at Fast Smog.
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While the real estate market continues to struggle, one local realtor managed to shine in 2009. Amy Shocket, REALTOR® with Dickson Realty, was recognized by both the Reno Sparks Association of REALTORS® and the Northern Nevada Women’s Council of REALTORS® this year.
The Reno Sparks Association of Realtors (RSAR) presented Shocket with the Matt Gibbons Memorial Award at their annual dinner this past November. The award was in recognition of her service to RSAR, her high ethical standards, professional accomplishments and volunteer service to the community.
Shocket was also honored by the Northern Nevada Chapter of Women’s Council of REALTORS® last month. During the group’s annual installation of new officers, Shocket was named the 2009 Member of the Year. The award recognizes an outstanding member who has exhibited dedication and service to the chapter.
A truly committed professional, Shocket has earned numerous professional designations during her career including Accredited Buyer Representative, NAR’s Green, and Certified Residential Specialist. She is a Graduate of the REALTOR® Institute, Performance Management Network, and Nevada Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy. To better serve her customers during these challenging times, Shocket earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert designation and became a member of the Nevada Association of REALTORS® Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce.
Originally from Southern California, Amy Shocket has been a Sparks resident since 1995. She is very active in the local real estate community, currently serving on the RSAR Board of Directors, as chair of the RSAR Education Committee and is a former president of the Northern Nevada Chapter of Women’s Council of Realtors. Shocket is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS®.
You may contact Amy Shocket by phone, (775) 815-7627, by e-mail, amyshocket@sbcglobal.net, or by visiting her web site Reno-SparksRealEstate.com
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The Washoe County Senior Services Senior Law Project is holding free foreclosure workshops this month for people who need help in keeping their homes. These workshops are open to the public.
The workshops are being held at Reno Center at 1155 E. Ninth Street in Reno.
Saturday, December 5th from 9am to Noon Saturday and Wednesday December 16th from 4pm to 6:30pm.
The goal of the events is to educate and empower people about what steps to take when attempting to modify their mortgage, the time frame of the foreclsure process, discussing common options that are available from your mortgage company and other options that may be available to you so you can retain your home.
For more information, email the Senior Law Project at slawproj@washoecounty.us. Space is limited to please RSVP at 775.328.2592.
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Let the giving begin! Bring some cheer to the children and seniors. The weekend after Thanksgiving RTC will have a festively decorated bus waiting in the Meadowood Mall to pick up donated (new, unwrapped) toys for children and gift cards for the less fortunate seniors in our community.
The RTC Toyland Express will be ready to load up starting at noon on the 27th of November and and will continue, non stop until 5 pm on the 29th.
Look for the bus in the parking lot between the men’s Macy’s and Bully’s. It’s a good feeling to know you can send a little comfort and joy in these difficult times.
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010 By: Lil Schaller
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