Let's take a look at the existing housing inventory and sales statistics by price range for the Reno-Sparks area, as of September 26th.

The lack of local real estate inventory has been a main topic of conversation for many months. However, in September the trend of small month over month increases in available homes for sale continued. A year ago, there were 1,366 homes available for sale. At the same time this year, we have just over 1,600 homes available.

In the price ranges below $600,000, where 95% of sales occur, demand is still strong. A small increase in the number homes available for sale in these robust price ranges should not negatively impact demand, but I encourage my sellers to work closely with me on pricing.

When we look at the…

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With October comes cooler temperatures and plenty of fall events. We've compiled a list of local events this month so whether you're a fan of Fun Runs, cowboys, or great food, you'll find something fun to do. 

World Cowboy Fast Draw Competition- Churchill County Fairgrounds. September 30, 2016 -October 2, 2016

Color Me Rad 5k Fun Run- UNR, October 1, 2016

Reno Celtic Celebration- Bartley Ranch Regional Park. October 1, 2016 -October 2, 2016. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

World Championship Outhouse Races- Downtown Virginia City. October 1, 2016 -October 2, 2016

Eldorado Great Italian Festival- Eldorado Resort Hotel Casino. October 8, 2016 -October 9, 2016

Reno Bites Restaurant Week- throughout Reno. October 10, 2016 -October 16, 2016

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With October comes cooler temperatures and plenty of fall events. We've compiled a list of local events this month so whether you're a fan of Fun Runs, cowboys, or great food, you'll find something fun to do. 

World Cowboy Fast Draw Competition- Churchill County Fairgrounds. September 30, 2016 -October 2, 2016

Color Me Rad 5k Fun Run- UNR, October 1, 2016

Reno Celtic Celebration- Bartley Ranch Regional Park. October 1, 2016 -October 2, 2016. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

World Championship Outhouse Races- Downtown Virginia City. October 1, 2016 -October 2, 2016

Eldorado Great Italian Festival- Eldorado Resort Hotel Casino. October 8, 2016 -October 9, 2016

Reno Bites Restaurant Week- throughout Reno. October 10, 2016 -October 16, 2016

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Fall is in the air, even if our daytime temperatures are all over the place. The cool nights and shorter days mean one thing: Pumpkin Spice Lattes. It also means that it's time to start thinking about preparing your yard for winter. If you are in the process of selling your home or plan to sell your home over winter, these fall yard maintenance tips are even more important. Just because the seasons are changing doesn't mean your yard needs to look unkempt. Check out these ten tips for fall yard maintenance. 

1. Water regularly. Until temperatures fall below freezing, keep watering your lawn. If yours is the only home on your block with a brown lawn, buyers may think there is something wrong. Trees, shrubs and other plants will need water all winter.…

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At the end of August, the median home price for the Reno-Sparks region dropped slightly to $310,000, a 2.8% decrease from July, but a 6.9% increase from August 2015. Strong demand for housing, low mortgage rates and healthy job growth in the region will continue to drive median price up over the long term, especially in the most affordable price ranges and areas of town.

Median Price Reno Sparks

 

The Average Days on Market for August ticked down by a day, to 86 days. We have been hovering near the limit of how fast inventory can turn over for the past few months. We expect the Days on Market to remain low in the coming months, before the typical seasonal increase in Days on Market that we experience in the late fall and winter months.

 

Why should this…

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Check out this newly listed 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a two car garage. The new owners will enjoy a freshly painted exterior and the home is move in ready. The master bedroom features a walk in closet and the master bath has double sinks. The gas fireplace is perfect for cool fall nights and the views from the back yard are lovely. 

If you are looking for a home that is close to everything, look no further.  This home is very well situated close to everything, schools, shopping, library, etc. The floorplan is simple and works well for both investor or family living. The property backs to open space and has views of the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. 

Address: 2421 Crestone Drive, Reno, NV 89523

List Price: $326,000

                

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Let's review the Reno Sparks housing market activity, comparing month over month as well as year over year activity through August 31, 2016.

September 21 Market News

Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss what is happening in our local real estate market. 

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Canyon Pines ViewIf you are planning to purchase a home in the Reno-Sparks area in the near future, you have probably been checking out listings on sites like Realtor.com and Trulia.com. While those are good sites to begin your home search, we are able to offer a completely customized home search for you. 

Click "Search Listings" from the drop down menu under the "Search" tab at the top of the screen. You can search for properties by city, zip code, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, type of property and list price. If you're looking for something more specific, give us a call. We will be happy to set up a detailed, customized search for you. Each time a home that meets your specifications comes on the market, you will be notified by email and have direct access to the MLS…

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Market activity for August 2016 was down for the 2nd consecutive month, but still largely unchanged from the summer season peak.

There was a 3.4% decrease in available listings when comparing July to August. The 2,230 available listings at the end of August also represents a 4.2% decrease from the peak of the season in June.

In August, Reno/Sparks area REALTORS sold 569 homes, which was 4.2% fewer homes sold than in July. This was the 2nd month of decline in the number of homes sold and a 13.7% decrease from June’s peak of 660. Fewer home listings available on the market will continue to cause a decrease in units sold.

Reno Sparks Real Estate Market Statistics September 15, 2016

After several months of increases in median sales price, we had a decrease of 2.8%, down to $310,000 for all Reno/Sparks…

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Dickson Realty is holding a toy drive for Renown Children’s Hospital. Kylie Rowe, our VP of Relocation interviewed Jessica Tischler, Renown Health Foundation Development Coordinator about the need for toys and how you can brighten the day of children with illnesses. Watch the video interview here or below.

There are donation bins at Sparks, Caughlin and Damonte offices. A list of toys that are most needed is available for download here.

Let's join together, as we often do, and make some children's lives a little better. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration and generosity. 

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