Sparks, NV

Casoleil Condominiums, located in the beautiful Spanish Springs neighborhood in Sparks, Nevada are now building and selling  "Phase 2."

Single Story floor plans are available.  Units are either up one flight of stairs or on ground level. All rooms are located on one floor. Each unit comes with a one or two car garage, paved driveways, slate entry ways, covered deck and patios.

Interior features include 9-foot ceilings, granite slab counter tops in kitchen and baths, upgraded "Clean Steel" appliances, dual sinks in master baths, 2 full bathrooms, custom wood cabinets throughout and upgraded 48oz carpeting and pad.

On-Site amenities include:

• Gated Entry
• Community Night Lighting
• Pool and Spa
• Large Barbecue and Fire pit area
• Picnic Areas
• Fitness Center
• Business Center
• Community Center
• Children's Playground

Location! Location! Location!

Located in the Spanish Springs Valley in Sparks, Nevada. Centrally located off of I-80 via Sparks Blvd. and Pyramid Highway. Nestled in between the new Sparks Galleria and Spanish Springs Shopping Center. Both offer over 100 shops and eateries.

 If you would like additional information on condominiums available for sale, new or resale, please feel free to call or visit my website at www.servingrenoandsparks.com to get  a complete listing of homes/condominiums for sale in the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

About The Author Terrie Leighton is a Northern Nevada Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Reno – Sparks metro area; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Reno - Sparks area of Northern Nevada, please visit http://www.servingrenoandsparks.com/ Terrie Leighton. Call me TODAY at (775)685-7788 Email me with your Reno - Sparks area questions

Authored by Terrie Leighton. February 2009. Terrie is a licensed real estate agent with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate in Northern Nevada. The information in this post is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.

The Cities of Reno and Sparks will be taking part in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) new Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

Nearly $1.7 million will be divided up among Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County. The funding is being provided to the County through the U.S.  Department of Housing and Urban Development which was created with the passage of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.

The NSP is part of a federal program to help low-to-moderate income families with housing. Organizers plan to rent foreclosed homes initially and leverage the value to buy other properties.

How Nevada was chosen to receive funds:

The Housing and Economic Act of 2008 calls for allocating funds to States and local governments with the greatest need, as determined by:

• The number and percentage of home foreclosures in each State
• The number and percentage of homes financed by sub-prime mortgages in each State
• The number and percentage of homes in default or delinquent in each State

Nevada if one of the top four states that meets this criteria. The City of Sparks alone has an estimated 800 homes in foreclosure or approaching foreclosure.

How the NSP will work:

•  Foreclosed homes will be purchased at a discounted rate, rehabilitated and  possibly upgraded.
•  These homes will then be rented to families with low or moderate incomes.
•  The homes will eventually be resold to qualifying buyers.
•  The program will not bail out foreclosed homeowners.   

The program will help those families who have excellent credit and qualify to buy a home but cannot come up with the down payment needed to secure a loan. The Reno Housing Authority will determine who is qualified and will be in charge of renting the homes.

Ideally, the Neighborhood Stabilization Program  will help save neighborhoods from turning into rundown areas. By renting these homes, it not only gives people a place to live, it will give them a change to save and eventually buy a home.

The program will have a few benifits for current homeowners as well. There will be fewer homes that sit vacant in each neighborhood, this cutting down on vandalism. The new renters will be taking care of the property, thus preventing lawns from dying. Another main advantage of having the homes rented instead of vacant is home value. The value of your home will likely increase rather than decrease with homes that are rented rather than vacant.

As a Northern Nevada resident, I hope the Neighborhood Stabilization Program will be the first of many steps to help get our economy back in shape for 2009.

About The Author Terrie Leighton is a Northern Nevada Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Reno – Sparks metro area; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Reno - Sparks area of Northern Nevada, please visit http://www.servingrenoandsparks.com/ Terrie Leighton. Call me TODAY at (775)685-7788 Email me with your Reno - Sparks area questions

Authored by Terrie Leighton. January 2009. Terrie is a licensed real estate agent with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate in Northern Nevada. The information in this post is believed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed.

 

 

You can earn up to a $7,500 tax credit on your first home. The Tax credit works as an interest free loan that is repaid over a 15 year period.

See all the requirements needed to qualify for the Federal Housing Tax Credit

Should you have any questions or need further information,
please don't hesitate to contact me,(775) 220-1630
Or visit my blog at www.SellingNorthernNV.com

Joshua Talayka
Chase International
Office: 775 850 5900
Toll Free: 877 922 5900
Cell: 775 220 1630
Fax: 775 850 5901
985 Damonte Ranch Pkwy, Ste. 110
Reno, Nevada (NV) 89521

In the current market, there are some pretty good condo deals out there in the Reno/Sparks market. I have recently been helping investors and parents of UNR students find suitable neighborhoods and complexes.

The Mountain Meadows townhome complex in Sparks is a pretty good fit for many, when the price is right. The floorplans are excellent for roommate living. Check out all active condos for sale at Mountain Meadows in Sparks on my site - just created this page!

Mitch Argon

The Vistas were built in the late 1990's and consist of approximately 1470 single family homes located in the Spanish Springs Area of Sparks, Nevada. Residents who live in this area enjoy beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, views of Reno, Sparks and the Spanish Springs Valley.

Amenities in this neighborhood include paved walking paths, maintained common areas, public parks, an annual picnic to "get to know your neighbors" sponsored by the Vistas Home Owner's Association.

Single story and two story homes make up the Vistas neighborhood. Two story homes offer 4 and 5 bedrooms, 2 and 3 bathrooms, loft areas, walk in closets, walk in pantries, double ovens, dining rooms, living rooms, family rooms, retreats, laundry rooms and 3 car garages.

The most recent two story home sold for $369,000 in October, 2008. Currently, there are three similar models listed in the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service (NNRMLS).

Single story homes range from 3 & 4 bedrooms, 3 car garages, 2 & 3 bathrooms, great rooms, breakfast nooks, walk in closets, laundry rooms. There are 4 to 5 different single story floor plans to choose from.

Most the the homes in the Vistas sit on lot sizes ranging from 9,000 to 14,000  square feet. Many homes are located in cul-de-sac's and have unobstructed views of the mountains and/or valley

According to the NNRMLS, 13 homes were sold in the Vistas in 2008 with an average price of $299,000.

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School aged children living in the Vistas attend the following schools:

Bud Beasely Elementary School~ 2100 Canyon Pkwy, Sparks, NV 89436 ~ 775-626-5250

Mendive Middle School ~ 1900 Whitewood Drive, Sparks, NV 89434 ~ 775-353-5990

Reed High School ~1350 Baring Blvd., Sparks, NV ~ 775-353-5700

To learn more about the Washoe County School District in Northern Nevada, click here.

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Like to Ski? Want to learn how?

The Mt. Rose Ski Resort is a local favorite. It is close, convenient and affordable. Call 1-800-Ski-Rose for all the latest snow information, pricing and times.

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The following is a list of information that may be useful when moving to the Spark's area.

City of Sparks 775-353-2350

City of Sparks Police Department 775-353-2231

City of Sparks Fire Department 775-353-2231

Sierra Pacifie Power Company (NV Energy) 775-834-4011

Truckee Meadows Water Authority 775-834-8080

Waste Management 775-329-8822

Charter Communications 1-888-438-2427

Dish Network of Sparks, Nevada 1-800-381-4498

United States Post Office 775-626-6860

Reno Gazette Journal 775-788-6200

Sparks Tribune 775-358-8061

 To learn more about this neighborhood, or any other area in the Reno/Sparks areas, please feel free to contact me at 775-846-5424. I will be happy to assist you with all of your questions and real estate needs.

About The Author Terrie Leighton is a Northern Nevada Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Reno – Sparks metro area; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Reno - Sparks area of Northern Nevada, please visit http://www.servingrenoandsparks.com/ Terrie Leighton. Call me TODAY at (775)685-7788 Email me with your Reno - Sparks area questions

 

Authored by Terrie Leighton. January 2009. Terrie is a licensed real estate agent with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate in Northern Nevada. The information in this post is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.