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Short Sales Edge Out Bank Owned Sales In Sparks-Spanish Springs For November

Saturday, December 18, 2010

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Once again more short sales have closed in the Sparks-Spanish Springs market area according to data from the Northern Nevada Regional MLS for stick built homes.    As expected traditional sales had the highest average median sales price, with short sales following and bank owned sales bringing in the lowest median price.  As expected short sales [...]

Short Sale: Can I Afford It?

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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New statistics show that 1 in 7 homeowners are facing difficulty paying thier mortgage.  Homeowners facing these issues often wonder how they can afford to get help.    I am here to tell you that you can get the help you need from an experienced short sale real estate agent and most, if not all, of the [...]

Sparks Area 3rd Quarter – Short Sales On Top

Friday, October 22, 2010

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According to data from the Northern Nevada Regional MLS, sales in the Sparks area (which includes Spanish Springs and Wingfield Springs) had short sales leading in the 3rd Quarter of 2010.  Short sales accouted for 35.4% of the sales in the quarter, traditional sales 34.9% and bank owned 29.8%.  Compared to 3rd Q 2009 when [...]

Foreclosure Freeze – Not a Get Out of Mortgage Free Card

Thursday, October 21, 2010

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There is a lot of news out there about the recent foreclosure “freezes” or moritoriums.   What does this mean to homeowners in Reno-Sparks area?   Nevada is a non-judicial foreclosure state.  What this means is that in order for a bank to foreclose in Nevada they do not have to go through a judicial process (go [...]

With this housing crisis, many of us need a Fresh Start

Monday, September 27, 2010

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Introducing Dickson’s Fresh Start – a program to help restore your financial stability and buying power. We understand the devastating effect that being forced to leave a home has on families in our community, both financially and emotionally. If you’ve lost your home through a short sale or foreclosure, or have recently gone through bankruptcy, [...]

Know Your Options – Struggling Homeowners Should Seek Help Early

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

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If you are struggling making your mortgage payments you need to seek help as early as possible to avoid foreclosure.  Fannie Mae, an insurer of home loans, has released a new interactive tool online to help you determine what your options are.  KnowYourOptions.com  The website is designed to be a virtual one-stop-shop for anyone facing [...]

Affects of Short Sale & Foreclosure on Credit & Ability To Purchase

Saturday, July 24, 2010

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The National Association of REALTORS released some updated infomation on the affects of short sale, foreclosure, bankruptcy and deed-in-lieu of foreclosure on FICO scores and the ability to purchase another home. Short Sale  (Deed-inlieu of Foreclosure Guidelines are similar) – According to the report the affect on your FICO score from short sale depends on [...]

Digging yourself out of a mortgage mess

Monday, November 2, 2009

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A good article for the Wall Street Journal. Digging yourself out of a mortgage mess.

Foreclosure vs REO

Friday, October 16, 2009

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An REO (Real Estate Owned) is a property that goes back to the mortgage company after an unsuccessful foreclosure auction (also known as a Trustee’s Sale). Trustee Sales (often an auctions held on the courthouse steps) begin with a minimum bid that includes the loan balance, any accrued interest, plus attorney’s fees and any costs [...]

Freddie Mac Properties – Session I

Thursday, September 3, 2009

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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.