Northern Nevada Real Estate Blog: Nevada: Reno

Computer Techs ~Reno's affordable & Experienced in-home computer repair service and tech support!

 Looking for someone to fix your laptop or computer in Reno /Sparks Nevada? Computer Techs can help!

When my labtop started giving me problems I began asking my friends and coworkers for  recommendations of who I should call for help. In the past, I would take my laptop to one of the big, consumer electronic stores to fix whatever issues I was having at the time. But this time I really wanted someone I could trust and one that was affordable.

I decided to go with Computer Techs of Reno. It turned out  I went to high school with the wife of the  technician I was referred to. I was pleased to have a connection with Ron Simpkins and knew my laptop would be in good hands. (See picture below...Pam and Ron)

Ron Simpkins from Computer Techs  is my new best friend. He took care of my computer issues (virus problems), made suggestions to help my computer run better, suggestions to organize my files better and had my computer up and running quickly.

I finally found a computer company that was locally owned and operated. Computer Techs  in Reno, Nevada is a great company to call for all of you computer needs. From Troubleshooting to tutoring, they will come to your office or home to help you find solutions to your computer woes!

Computer Techs is locally owned by Mark Cobb.  Ron Simpkins is a independent contractor who is available for appointments when you need your home computer, laptop repaired, serviced  or updated with the latest feature or upgrades.

Here are a few things Ron Simplins of Computer Techs can help you with:

 Affordable & Experienced In-Home Computer Service, Data Recovery & Backup, Geek Speak, New Computer Set-Up & Data Transfer, One-On-One Tutoring, Virus / Spyware / Pop-Up Removal! He can do it all!

Computer Techs of Reno provide professional computer service at a reasonable price! Call Ron Simpkins today at 775.742.7506 or visit www.ctreno.com  to get your computer serviced or repaired. 

Email Ron Simpkins  at ron@ctreno.com  or call 775.742.7506 for all your computer needs.

Computer Service in Reno Nevada ~ Computer Techs

Reno Nevada Market Statistics For January 2010

Here are your market statistics for sinlge family homes sold in Reno, Nevada for January 2010:

Sold: 216

Average Sold Price: $227,206

Days on the Market: 136

There were 216 single family residences sold in the Reno areas during January 2010.

Out of the 216 homes sold, there were 63 bank owned properties / foreclosures. The average selling price of a bank owned property was $188,131. These homes spent an average of 73 days on the market.

There were 77 Reno short sale properties closed by the end of January 2010. The average sold price for a short sale during this time was $194,576. The average time spent on the market for a Reno Nevada short sale property was 201 days.

Current / Active Listings in the Northern Nevada Multiple Listing Service are as follows:

Active Listings = 1056

Average Listing Price = $476,144

Looking for a bank owned / foreclosure property in Reno, Nevada? Currently, Reno has 91 active bank owned listings. The average list price is $222,441.

Looking for a short sale property to buy in Reno, Nevada? There are 368 short sale properties listed for sale. The average list price of a Reno short sale is $247,140.

If you need help buying or selling your home in Reno, Nevada, finding the right Realtor can help make your real estate process simpler. Knowing what the Reno, Nevada real estate market is doing from month to month,  day to day, is key in being a successful buyer or seller. 

 Let me help you with your home buying or selling process. Visit my web site at www.servingrenoandsparks.com  to find different Northern Nevada neighborhoods that might interest you and help ease your home search. 

 Or, sign up for a free LisitingBook account so you can search Northern Nevada properties at www.sellingrenoandsparks.listingbook.com just like I do. It is free and is updated every 15 minutes.

 Note: The numbers in this market report are derived from the NNRMLS and are believed to be accurate, but they are not guaranteed!

New homes for sale in Reno Nevada at Dorado in Damonte Ranch!

Nevada home buyers! Now is a great time to take advantage of winter savings from Toll Brothers at Damonte Ranch!

Part of a new master plan community, Dorado at Damonte Ranch is taking shape in South Reno. This family-oriented community is located less than three miles from Damonte Ranch Parkway and US 395.

Nestled against the Virginia Range foothills, Dorado at Damonte Ranch has stunning mountain views and is close to shopping, recreation and employment centers. This exciting new community features luxurious homes offering up to 3,300 square feet of living space. Prices start in the lower $300,000's.

 Damonte Ranch also features an extensive trail system that connects neighborhoods and parks, perfect for an evening walk or an invigorating bike ride.

Nature is right outside your Dorado back door here in South Reno. Damonte Ranch has more than 174 acres of protected, scenic wetlands and over 200 acres of open space.

The beautiful, natural setting surrounds the homes in this community is a valued part of the residents who live in and love this area.

 Some amazing features about Dorado By Toll Brothers ~ These single, family, luxury homes are conviently located near the Damonte Ranch Trails that connects neighborhoods to parks! This gated community is enjoyed and appreciated by all who move here.

Dorado at Damonte Ranch is conveniently located just 20 minutes for our locals favorite ski area,  Mt. Rose Ski Resort and is loacted just 45 minutes from the beautiful and picturesque Lake Tahoe!

Shopping for a home in Damonte Ranch?

Here's why is now a great time to buy a home built by Toll Brothers:

 Toll Brothers is offering up to $10,000 in incentives if you purchase before February 28, 2010. Call me to find out how to make these incentives  work best for you.

 ~ Now is a great time to take advantage of low interest rates!

 ~ Now is the time to buy a home and still qualify for 2010 home buyers Tax Credits! Call me at 775-846-5424 for additional information regarding the home buyers and move up tax credits before it is to late.

Shopping for a home in Northern Nevada ~ Call me to help you get started! 775-846-5424.

Looking for a New Home? Dorado at Damonte Ranch is now offering winter savings. Let me assist you in your transaction and find out more about these winter savings.

New Homes for Sale in Reno Nevada At Dorado in Damonte Ranch!     

Come to my Open House in southwest Reno, Nevada on Saturday, February 6, 2010

4288 Muirwood Circle, Reno Nevada ~ From 1pm to 4pm

4288 Muirwood Circle is a stunning, contemporary home situated on a .62 acre lushly landscaped lot with RV parking and a 3 car garage. Sweeping views of the city are enjoyed from many rooms of this three bedroom home as well as the two covered decks. Owners have made many additional features to this home. Please watch the following video to see this beautiful home.

Video Tour

 Reno Nevada Open House ~ 4288 Muirwood Circle ~ Southwest Reno

Welcome home to 4288 Muirwood Circle in Reno, Nevada 89509  MLS# 100001463

$865,000

This amazing house, located at 4288 Muirwood Circle, Reno Nevada 89509, was built in 1986 in one of Reno's most popular neighborhoods in Manzanita Estates, Southwest Reno Nevada. It offers breathtaking city, mountain, and valley views, two large decks and a patio to enjoy your secluded surroudings  and to entertain your friends and family.

4288 Muirwood Circle ~  The exterior of the home is Stucco,  current owners added  in 2008 and added a new roof in 2008. It has a circular drive way, three car garage, extra parking on the side and a gate for your RV, boat or just an extra vehicle to park out of the way. The home sits on a .62 acre lot and is fully landscaped with full front and back sprinklers. The front lawn needs little attention as the majority of this lot is in the back where you will find a large, spacious, private yard that is surrounded by trees, yet your views are still unobstructed.

Let's take a look inside this wonderful home. When you walk through the front door you are greeted by a wonderful entryway:

Here you will be standing in front of the Travertine staircase that leads down to the daylight basement. Just in front of you is the living area where you can relax with the homes one of three fireplaces or step out onto the cover deck to check out the city views.

The living room is the center of this home. It is large yet cozy. The cherry wood floors add warmth and beauty to the room. While sitting on the sofa you can enjoy the warmth of a dual fireplace or gaze out the windows at the eastern mountains. On the other side of the fire place is the dining room.

The dining room/area can be used as a formal room or casual. The kitchen offers a breakfast bar and breakfast nook for casual dining. Next to the dining room is a sun room that can be used as such, as an office or a play room, as the current owners are using it.

The gourmet kitchen has a breakfast bar and nook that offers plenty of causal seating. Just outside the kitchen is a deck that can be used for outdoor seating. I refer to the area as a patio bistro that is perfect for eating outside!

The kitchen had been completely remodeled and is sure to please any cook. It boasts a Thermadore Range that has 6 burners, double over, a griddle, a grill, a pot filler and a chimney style hood. The cabinets in this kitchen are maple, the counters are granite slab and the back slash is glass tile squares.

There is a center island with a sink, the cabinets have upper and under lighting and the refrigerator is a built in, sub zero, steel that will stay with the home! There are two dishwashers, one a dual for those smaller loads so you save water and energy. The flooring is stained concrete and all lighting has been upgraded. This gourmet kitchen has all the finished you would expect...and so much more.

The master is located on the main floor of 4288 Muirwood Circle. It has a large retreat/media room/office/nursery with a fire place. The floors are cherry wood. There are two walk in closets, a powder area with sink and cabinets.

The master bath has been updated with the new granite "flame" tile flooring that is heated. The "steam" shower has tile granite and is unbelievable. The sinks are steel, the counters are blue granite with glass tiles, the bathtub is surrounded by granite and the faucets are Goshen. 

Before we take a look downstairs, I do want to mention the laundry room is located on the main floor, just off the kitchen. It is equipped with a sink and plenty of storage cabinets. You will find this area between the kitchen and the garage, conveniently located away from the bedrooms so you won't hear a thing when you are doing laundry.

The Daylight Basement at 4288 Muirwood Circle ~ This is where you will find the game/rec room. It is large and has wonderful views of the backyard. It has a full wet bar, a full sauna room with shower. The other two bedrooms are located here as well. The second bathroom is located between the two bedrooms and have been updated with slate tiles, fixtures, flooring and lighting.  You will find extra storage rooms with shelving and lighting.

Here are a couple of pictures of the city taken from the upstairs deck.

Here are a few additional facts about 4288 Muirwood Circle in Reno Nevada:

Offered at $889,000

3 bedrooms

2.5 Bathrooms

3 Car Garage with RV Parking

Approximately 3700 square feet

Taxes are approximately $5,600 yearly

Schools ~ Wahsoe County School District  as follows:

Elementary: Caughin Ranch Elementary

Middle:Swope Middle School

High: Reno High School

4288 Muirwood Circle is located in Southwest Reno. This neighborhood was built in the early 1980's. This property is surrounded by similar homes that were built on larger lots the your neighbors are can be seen, not heard. The community is a quiet residential area that has been one of our locals favorite. It is centrally located near shopping, entertainment, golfing, skiing.

Muirwood Circle is located just around the corner from Lakerige Golf Course and community. Designed by famed golf architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., LakeRidge Golf Course has been voted "Best of Reno" year after year.

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Welcome Home To 4288 Muirwood Circle in Reno Nevada!

              Reno Nevada Market Statistics for December 2009     

Here are your market statistics for single family homes sold in Reno, Nevada for December 2009:

Sold = 240

Average Sold Price = $233,431

Days on the Market = 132

There were 240 sinlge family homes sold in Reno, Nevadaduring the month of December 2009. Out of the 240 that were sold, 85 homes were bank owned/foreclosures and sold at an average price of $185,000. These homes on lasted on the market 88 days. We saw many bank owned properties list at lower prices, receive multilple offers that resulted in a higher sold price.

There were 65 short sale properties that closed during December. The average sold price was $239,000 and these properties took an average of 203 days to close. It is easy to see why the bank owned properties were receiving multiple offers, they were selling at lower prices and taking half the time to close.

Current Reno, Nevada single family residence listings:

Active = 1818

Available = 962

No Special Conditions = 574

Bank Owned = 100

Short Sale = 288

If you are looking to buy a home in Reno, Nevada this year, it is important to decide what type of property you are interested in before you start your home search. With 1818 properties showing active in the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service there are only about half of those that are actually available to you.

This reports show you the length of time it has taken homes to close. If you are looking for a Nevada foreclosure, you will want to consider choosing more than one property to buy. Many investors, buyers are making offers and a lot time your offer will not be chosen. You will then need to look for another property to make an offer on.

If you are interested in purchasing a short sale, you must be willing to wait sometimes up to 6 months for receive an approval for a third party. Many buyers find this wait process very frustrating. Not knowing when they will be in their new home,  and not knowing what the interest rate will when once your offer is approved,  be is not for everyone.

If you need help buying or selling your home in Reno, Nevada, finding the right Realtor can help make your real estate process simpler. Knowing what the Reno, Nevada real estate market is doing from month to month,  day to day, is key in being a successful buyer or seller. 

 Let me help you with your home buying or selling process. Visit my web site at www.servingrenoandsparks.com  to find different Northern Nevada neighborhoods might interest or sign up for a free LisitingBook account so you can search Northern Nevada properties at www.sellingrenoandsparks.listingbook.com.

Please remember the numbers in this market report are derived from the NNRMLS and are believed to be accurate, but they are not guaranteed!

Reno Nevada Market Report December 2009 

1012 Crown View Drive, Reno Nevada 89523 is now under contract!

However, if you are interested in buying a home in a newer northwest Reno neighborhood, you may want to consider viewing one of these active listings:

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1000 Crown View Drive, listed at $225,000

1245 Silver Crest Circle, listed at $230,000

1023 Crown View Drive, listed at $248,000

1005 Crown View Drive, listed at $254,000

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 The homes mentioned here  are located in northwest Reno in the Grand Summit Development.  Grand Summit is located just off Interstate 80 and McCarran Blvd.  Northwest Reno is a beautiful area with lots of open terrain, great for mountain biking, shopping, restaurants and close proximity to ski resorts. Many folks fall in love with this area because of the surrounding mountains and awesome city views.

Schools located in northwest Reno, Nevada attend schools in the Washoe County School District. Elementary aged children, K thru 5,  are zoned for Sarah Winamucca Elementary, junior high aged children, grades 6 thru 8th grade,  are zoned for Bullinghust Middle School and high school kids are zoned for McQueen High School.  ~ The McQueen Marching Band  was one of only 11 High School bands (22 total bands) that  participated in the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade. They also performed at Disneyland and a field show at Band Fest. ~

 If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Reno or Sparks, please feel free to call me to talk about your options. If you would like to search for homes on the MLS, please visit my Listing Book web site and set up your free account.

Back on the market ~ 1012 Crown View Drive, Reno Nevada 89523

~ Now listed at $205,000~

This home is located in Northwest Reno. It was built in 2006 and is part of the Grand Summit, a Silverwing Development. There are approximately 80 homes in this develpment. Most homes are completed and are occupied. The builder says there are only small handful of new construction homes left to sale.

Here are a few facts about 1012 Crown View Drive:

~ List price is $205,000 and is being sold as a Short Sale property. This means the current owners are trying to sell their home at a price that is lower than what they own on their mortgage. In order for the sale to go through, a third party, the bank, will have to approve the sale.

~The size of this home is approximately 1991 square feet

~It is a tho story home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and has a two car garage

~Lot size is approximately .20, or 9000 square feet

~Taxes are about $2,600 yearly

~This home is NOT located in a gated community

This community is located near the Rainbow Ridge Park and has easy access to the freeway and is close to shopping and many eateries. School aged children will attend schools located in the Washoe County School District: Elementary ~Sarah Winnemucca, Middle ~ Billinghurst, High ~ McQueen High School.

To view this home or see other homes listed in the Northwest Reno area, please feel free to contact me, I can help you with your home search in Northern Nevada!

For additional information on the Grand Summit development, read the following blog:

New Homes in Reno Nevada ~ Grand Summit Development

Reno Nevada Home For Sale ~ 1012 Corwn View Reno Nevada 89523

New homes for sale in Reno Nevada ~Come Home To Grand Summit Development!

Grand Summit is a Silverwing Development located in a fabulous northwest Reno community just off Interstate 80 and Robb Drive. Grand Summit offers new construction homes starting in the mid $200,000's and resales homes starting in the high $100,000's.

This residential community consists of approximately 80 single family homes. There are three floor plans to choose, one single story and two homes are two story. The size range in size from 1,500 to 2,128 square feet. The exterior of each home is stucco.

This community is located near the Rainbow Ridge Park and has easy access to the freeway and is close to shopping and many eateries. School aged children will attend schools located in the Washoe County School District: Elementary ~Sarah Winnemucca, Middle ~ Billinghurst, High ~ McQueen High School.

There are several homes listed for sale in the Northern Nevada Multiple Listing Service. The homes that are listed  for sale start at $185,000 and go up in price. For a complete list of available homes for immediate occupancy call me or email me. (resale or new construction).

New Homes in Reno Nevada ~ Grand Summit Development

Reno Nevada Market Report for October 2009 ~ Wahsoe County Nevada

Here are your  market statistics for single family homes sold in Reno, Nevada during the month of October, 2009:

There were 380 single family homes sold. October saw an increase in single family homes sold over the month of September 2009. There were only 311 homes sold last month.

The average sold price during October was $230,844 with an average of 126 days spent on the market. During the previous month, the average sales price of a single family home was $248,784. Home prices dropped slightly from September to October.

Bank Owned properties sold in October totaled 118. The average sales price of a bank owned property was $171,946 and averaged an 80 days on the market. There were on 105 bank owned single family homes sold during September 2009 with an average sold price of $169,486.

Short sale properties sold (homes that required a third party approval) saw a increase over the previous month. There were 94 short sale properties sold during October while there were only 72 sold during September. The average sold price was $208,465 during October and $228,858 during September. The average length of time spent on the market was at least 198 days.

Out of 380 single family homes sold during October 2009, only 168 homes were sold without  any special conditions. This shows foreclosures and short sale properties still have a huge influence on our real estate market here in Northern Nevada. As long as there is still a larger number of homes with special conditions being sold over homes with out those conditions, I believe we will continue to see our single family residence home prices continue to drop.

Reno Nevada Market Report October 2009

~ The numbers posted in this market report are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed by the author. The numbers used in this report were taken from the Northern Nevada Multiple Listing Service.