Michael & Belinda Jackson's (renonevadarealestate) Blog

This question was just asked today of us from a buyer. Do I lock now or should I wait? Will rates go down next week? WOW the million dollar question. Of course I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, I am just a Realtor. I guess it all depends if you are a gambler Mr. buyer? Do you want to throw t...

This is where we are at in this CRAZY Market !!    New Underwriting Guidelines effective 3/01/2010    All Borrowers’ Birth Certificate will be required with Pictures taken in the hospital with medical staff. Birth certificate with a live home delivery will not be eligible for first time home buye...

I have to say I was more than skeptical when BofA switched to Equator for their short sale support, but after just getting a counter offer back in 16 working days from BofA through the Equator system I am hopeful now ( Yes BPO done and counter back in that time frame). I still have several deals ...

Selling real estate in one of the hardest hit states for foreclosures you would think we would have a ton of bank owned homes in MLS right? Wrong ! There are plenty of buyers looking for that great deal with low interest rates, the tax credit and an overall GREAT time to buy. Are the banks holdin...

As listing agents that represent many sellers in the painful short sale process, every day is SO frustrating !! As you can tell by my photo, the hair is already gone. What else do they want from me? We have closed many short sales, so we know the process works but day after day we fight with the ...

Beautiful Genoa Home2719 sqft 4br,2ba,2car main house with a new custom 750 sqft 1br + office 1ba,1car guest house plus a bonus 2 car garage located on 2.13 acres in Beautiful Historic Genoa, overlooking Genoa Lakes and Golf Course. This property is a rare find in Genoa with 1 full acre of Landsc...

Year after year we see buyers purchasing a new home without an agent and we keep wondering why? Here are 4 great reasons to be represented by a Realtor when buying a new home:  Cost to Buyers: Nothing! Any compensation given to the REALTOR is recognized by the builder as a marketing fee and has n...

The Reno/Sparks Area MLS Numbers Feb-09:  Single Family Active Listings- 3,117 ( 1022 Short Sale, 689 Bank Owned, 1,406 Regular Sales) In Contract- 884 ( 395 Short Sale, 287 Bank Owned, 191 Regular Sales) Sold Listings- 261 ( 40 Short Sales, 146 Bank Owned, 75 Regular Sales) Total Months Inventor...

If you are looking to buy your primary home or investment property, You must know the numbers !! As you know from our previous posts we are real advocates for buying in this market. I do not believe that we will see home prices, rates and other factors this positive for buyers for MANY years to c...

Have you been waiting for the right time to buy?? Are You a First Time Home Buyer?? It May Just Be The Perfect Time Now !! With interest rates around 5% and the new $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit ( Only good for 2009 Home Purchases, e-mail or call us for the details) Don't Miss Out !! Ho...