Sparks, NV

Sparks Nevada Market Report, July 2009, Spanish Springs East

This market report is for single family homes located in Spanish Springs East area of Sparks, Nevada. Homes located in Spanish Springs East, lie in the Wingfield Springs development. Developers started building homes in Wingfield Springs in the late 1990's. The homes in this market report were built between 1999 and 2005.

This report includes homes listed and sold in the price range of $100,000 to $200,000.

Here are your basic market statistics for homes listed and sold in Spanish Springs East, Sparks Nevada.

Zip Code 89436 ~ Area 183

Sold Activity:

~There were 14 homes sold during the month of July 2009 in Wingfield Springs.

~The average days on the market was 128 days.

~The average list price was $162,500.

~The average sold price was $153,750.

~ The average price per square foot for a home sold in July 2009 in Wingfield Springs was $85.42

~The average square footage of a home sold was 1,800 square feet.

~Of the 14 homes sold during July 2009, 6 were bank owned and 6 were short sale properties.

Current listings within the $100,000 to $200,00 price range:

~There are 71 active listings in this price range in Wingfield Springs.

~Of the 71 homes currently listed in Wingfield Springs, 14 homes are bank owned properties.

~Of the 71 homes currently listed, 51 of these homes are short sale properties.

~Of the 71 active listings, 40 are pending short sale approval.

Summary:

Existing homes sales in Sparks, Nevada continue to post positive gains but the average price of homes sold are dropping as foreclosures maintain a strong influence on the market.

If you are a first time home buyer, a buyer who has not purchased a home in the last three years, you may still have time to qualify to the $8,000 First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit.With homes selling below $200,000, you may also qualify for an FHA mortgage and benefit from low interest rates.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Sparks, Nevada, feel free to call me at 775-846-5424 or email me at Terrieleighton@hotmail.com. You can also visit Serving Reno and Sparks to see a complete list of homes available for sale.

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Sparks Nevada Market Report July 2009

Here are the market statistics for single family homes in the Sparks, Nevada area for July 2009:

• July ended the month with 139 single family homes SOLD.

• There were 81 homes in escrow with 93 new active pending.

• Of the homes sold in July, 33 were Short Sales and 56 were Bank Owned.

• The average list price for the month of July for a single family home was $191,000.

• The average sales price for the month of July for a single family home was $171,000.

• Average days on the market for the month of July for a single family home was 118.

Existing homes sales in Sparks, Nevada continue to post positive gains but the average price of homes sold are dropping as foreclosures maintain a strong influence on the market.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Sparks, Nevada, feel free to call me at 775-846-5424 or email me at Terrieleighton@hotmail.com. You can also visit Serving Reno and Sparks to see a complete list of homes available for sale.

Northern Nevada Area Wide Open House Day

Saturday, August 15, 2009 ~ 1 - 4pm

The NNRMLS, together with the Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS® and the Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS®, is planning an area-wide open house event for August 15, 2009.

The goal of this event is to have as many homes open to the public this day as possible and have as many interested home buyers attend these open houses. So far there are over 150 homes registered for this the area wide open house event.

If you are interested in attending any of the open homes this Saturday, August 15, 2009, you can visit www.nnrmls.com to find out what homes will be available. The NNRMLS will also be providing a link with a map to direct you to these open homes.

The Northern Nevada Realtor assciations are launching a marketing campaign including print, radio and TV advertising. All marketing will feature branding based on balloons in the logo colors of NNRMLS; blue, purple and green. Balloons will be available for all members participating in the event.

The intention is that the public will see these balloons all over the various neighborhoods in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden, Fernley, Fallon and Yerington and recognize them as part of the open house event.

So when you are out and about this Saturday, August 15, 2009 and you see blue, purple and green balloons along with open house signs, feel free to stop in see what is available for sale in your neighborhoods.

If you are to busy to attend any open houses this weekend and would like to search on-line for homes for sale in the Reno/Sparks Northern Nevada areas, feel free to visit my website at www.servingrenoandsparks.com for a complete list of homes that are listed for sale in the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Authored by Terrie Leighton. Terrie is a licensed real estate aging with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate in Northern Nevada. Email Terrie with any real estate questions at Terrieleighton@hotmail.com or call Terrie at 775-846-5424. Visit her website at www.servingrenoandsparks.com to search for homes for sale in Northern Nevada on-line.

Get your Carpets Cleaned in Northern Nevada With Newman's Natural Carpet Care!

Newman's Natural Carpet Care ~ Keeping Northern Nevada Green!

Are you looking for a great carpet cleaning service in Northern Nevada that you can trust will come to your home and clean your carpets and do a great job? If so, I can recommend Newman's Natural Carpet Care. I know from personal experience Todd and Roberta Newman will work hard to get your carpets clean.

Todd and Roberta Newman have been cleaning carpets in the Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe areas together as a team for several years now. They moved here from the San Francisco area with their two daughters to fulfill a dream of raising their family in a small town and owning their own business.

They started Newman's Natural Carpet Care because they believed in the product. They use only 100% natural ingredients to make their solution. They do not use a steam cleaner to clean carpets, they use a non-evasive method to clean. There is no film or residue left after your carpet dries. The stains in your carpet do not return after a few days. I know, they have cleaned my carpets and their system works.

Newman's Natural Carpet Care of Northern Nevada is working hard to turn Northern Nevada green. This family owned and operated business will clean the carpets in your home, car, RV, boat and upholstery using only 100% natural ingredients. Newman's Natural Carpet Care uses ingredients that are "Certified Green" from the government.

So folks, if you are moving and need your carpets cleaned or if you have a few stubborn stains that need to be removed from your carpets or if you would like to get your carpets cleaned by a family owned and operated business you can trust, call Todd or Roberta at 775-626-5550. You won't be disappointed in the great service they provide.

Remember Newman's Natural Carpet Care when you are looking for a family owned Sparks, Nevada business to come and clean your carpets!

Authored by Terrie Leighton. Terrie is a real estate specialist in Northern Nevada who specialized in residential real estate. Visit Terrie's website at www.servingrenoandsparks.com for a complete list of home listed for sale in Northern Nevada. Call Terrie at 775-846-5424 or email her at Terrieleighton@hotmail.com if you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Northern Nevada.

Legends at the Sparks Marina - Start Your Back To School Shopping Here!

~ 1310 SCHEELS Drive, Sparks Nevada 89434~

With a little over a month left of summer vacation for most Washoe County students, it is time to start thinking about back to school shopping! This year why not consider Legends at the Sparks Marina for all of your shopping needs? With over 26 different stores currently open and another 20 additional stores opening in the upcoming months, Legends is a great idea for all your shopping needs!

Looking for something different in a shopping mall? Legends at the Sparks Marina could be what you are looking for. Take a look at these fine stores that are now open: Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Factory Store, BCBG Max, Azria Final Cut, BCB Girls, Best Buy, Bose Factory Store, Carter's, Game Stop, GAP Factory Store, GNC, GUESS Factory Store, Gymboree Outlet, Easy Spirit, Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen, Jones New York, Kasper, Lucky, Nails, Nike Factory Store, Nine West, Olive Garden, Osh Kosh B'Gosh, Samsonite Factory Outlet, Scheels, All Sports, Target, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store, Vans!

If you are ready to start your back to school shopping now and are not doing anything the next few days, Legends at the Sparks Marina is having a Grand Opening Celebration! Starting July 31 thru August 9 , 2009, there will be a lot of entertainment happening including: live music, fireworks, fashion shows, giveaways and plenty of shopping to keep you busy!

Be there to help Northern Nevada residents celebrate their brand new shopping, dining and entertainment complex in Sparks, Nevada where there will be plenty of celebrating starting July 31, 2009!

Legends at the Sparks Marina is conveniently located on the corner of Sparks Blvd and I80 in Sparks, Nevada! No need to worry about parking and walking, a free shuttle will take you where you need to be.

Legends at the Sparks Marina ~ A Great Place to Start Back To School Shopping!

If you are looking for homes in Sparks, near Legends and the Sparks Marina, you can see Serving Reno and Sparks to start your home search now.

Call Terrie Leighton at 775-846-5424 or email her at Terrieleighton@hotmail.com with all of your Northern Nevada Real Estate questions today! Terrie Leighton is a licensed real estate agent with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate in Northern Nevada. Visit www.servingrenoandsparks.com for all you real estate needs today.