I am so excited the Boys & Girls Club here in Northern Nevada is hosting a sporting goods drive this week. Many if us have school aged children involved in youth sports that seem to out grow their sports attire rather quickly and we are left with relatively new, or gently used sports attire wondering what we should do with all of it.
This week we have a place to donate these items and know they will be dispersed to kids who will be happy to have them and who really need them.
The Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows is hosting a sporting goods drive this week.
The Give Back Like Jack Food and Sporting Goods Drive is accepting nonperishable food items and sporting goods from noon to 6 p.m. today through Friday.
Collected food items will be donated to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Sporting goods will be distributed to agencies that serve children in transition.
The drive is held at the club’s Donald W. Reynolds Facility, 2680 E. Ninth St. Details: 775-331-3605.
The Washoe County School District estimates there are approximately 1800 children in Northern Nevada who are living in motels, homeless shelters, or at the Kids Cottage.
Homeless Liaisons with the Children in Transition program work closely with the school district to help identify children who are homeless and need assistance. By donating non perishable food items and sporting goods you will be those who really, really need them!!
The Boys & Girls Club if Truckee Meadows is holding a Sporting Goods Drive this week. Donation details, call 775-331-3605!
Sporting Goods Drive in Northern Nevada
Why Use A REALTOR® When Buying A Reno Home?
If you are looking to buy a home, you should consider finding a local area REALTOR® who can help find homes for sale and help you with the preparation process of home buying. A licensed real estate agent can help understand everything you need to know about the home buying process, from beginning to end.
Here are a few things that are good to know when you use a real estate agent to help you buy a home:
1) in this area, there is no out-of-pocket cost to the Buyer when using a REALTOR® to help you buy a home. It is customary for the seller to pay their agents commission and the buyers agent commission as well.
2) Buying Power ~ Prior to looking at any homes, your real estate agent will make sure you have already spoken to a lender to find out how much house you can afford. If you do not have a preferred lender, your agent can provide a list of local lenders to interview. Once you have chosen and met with the lender, you will receive a pre-qualification letter with information indicating the type of loan you will be getting and how much you are pre-approved to borrow.
3) Getting to know you ~ The next step in the home buying process is getting to meet your Realtor! This may sound a bit trite but it is just as important as meeting your lender. This is where you tell your new agent what you are looking for in a new home. Things like neighborhood, schools, parks, size of home, bedrooms, garages, backyard area all discussed now. Likes and dislikes are discussed. Time frames, logistics, move out dates are REALTOR® talked about. Your agent will try to find as much information as possible so the home search can begin.
4) Home Resource Center ~ Your real estate agent now becomes your guide to local real estate listings. REALTOR® have many resources to assist you in your home search. Access to the Multiple Listing Service, constant communication with other REALTORS® to find out what homes are coming on the market, who is getting ready to sell, Agent/Broker meetings. The real estate agent you choose should have the inside scoop on active listings in your community.
5) Scheduling Appointments ~ Your agent will preview homes, schedule appoints, talk to the selling agents, find out about current offers, time frames for sellers, why sellers are selling, what are the school zones, bus lines, neighborhood information. All the details can be handled by your buyers agents.
5) Your Dream Home ~ You found the home of your dreams and now you would like to submit an offer. Prior to writing an offer, you agent will do a comparative market analysis on recent home sales in the neighborhood to help you come in with the best price. Once your offer is submitted, your agent will be negotiation price, financing, terms, closing dates, inspections, repair costs, items such as appliances or play structures that you would like stay with the home.
6) Inspections and Closings ~ The purchase agreement will state the time frame for getting inspections performed and close of escrow. Your agent will schedule and attend all inspections and the closing. Making sure there are no title liens, getting HOA documents ordered are all part of the buyers agents job that will help your closing go smoothly.
The items above are just a small preview of what your Reno Buying Real Estate Agent can do for you when looking to buy are Reno home. If you need additional help in finding a lender, searching the web for homes listed for sale, or would like to meet with me to discuss the home buy process, please contact me, your Local Area Real Estate Specialist, I would be happy to hear form you!
My contact information is:
Terrie Leighton, REALTOR®
Ferrari-Lund Real Estate
775-846-5424
Terrie@terrieleighton.com
Congratulations to the Nevada Wolf Pack Basketball Team on being WAC Champions 2012!!
Good Luck on your Final home game tonight!
Louisiana Tech at NEVADA
Nevada (24-5, 12-1 WAC) closes out the regular season hosting Louisiana Tech (16-14, 6-7 WAC) on Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. The Wolf Pack clinched the 2012 WAC regular-season championship on Thursday defeating New Mexico State 65-61. LA Tech has won a season-high five in row after downing Fresno State 75-70 on Thursday. Seniors Olek Czyz and Dario Hunt will be honored prior to the game.
Saturday, 7:05 p.m. PT
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
(16-14, 6-7 WAC)
at
NEVADA WOLF PACK
(24-5, WAC: 12-1)
Lawlor Events Center (11,536)
Looking for a home under $100,000 to buy in Sparks, Nevada? This HUD home could be for you!
Sparks Nevada Real Estate Home For Sale:
List price = $84,000
Single story home great for first time home buyers (home is eligible for FHA 203K), investors (this is a great neighborhood for renters & home buyers) and those who are downsizing.
This HUD home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with 1326 sq ft. The home has a converted 2 car garage not included in the sq ft that would make a great bonus room or bedroom as well as den-office built off the rear. The kitchen is spacious with electric range, microwave, dishwasher and large pantry as well as a glass door to a spacious covered deck in the rear yard.
If you are looking for a single family home in a wonderful Sparks, NV neighborhood that is centrally located close to schools. With some TLC this home could become up to date in no time! Sitting on a nice corner lot, the back yard is fully fenced with mature landscaping that provides plenty of privacy.
Listed for sale with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate, as most HUD owned properties in the area do, this one will not last long on the market. Please contact me at 775-846-5424 to find out how you can view this home!
Sparks Real Estate Home For Sale Under $100K
Sparks Nevada Real Estate ~ A new Ferrari-Lund home for sale at Vista Terrace in Sparks ~ Regular Sale
Listed with Ferrari-Lund at a great price of $289,000!
Features include:
Four Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
Three Car Garage
RV Parking/Access
3700+/- square feet
Cul-De-Sac
Game Room
Laundry Room
Pantry
Tile/Carpet Flooring
Gas Range / Double Ovens / Microwave
Views of Canyon
No rear neighbors
School District:
Washoe County
Grade School: Beasley
Junior High School: Mendive
High School: Reed
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Northern Nevada Residential Real Estate Agent. Short Sales, Foreclosures, Resale, Just listed, New Construction
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Terrie Leighton is a licensed Real Estate agent in Northern Nevada. She has been practicing real estate since 2003. Having spent most of her life in Northern Nevada, Terrie is an agent who you can trust to find you the best place that will suit you and your family.
She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate in Northern Nevada. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information.
Terrie is always eager and ready to serve you! She is dedicated to promoting excellence in Real Estate consulting by providing her clients with the highest level of professionalism, care and concern.
Here are some of the things she can do for you: If you are in the market to buy a home, you need someone who knows Northern Nevada inside and out! She can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter-not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home.
Selling your Northern Nevada Home!
When it's time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing. She will take care of everything you need, from start to close.
Terrie will also consult with you on Home Selling Tactics!
Oftentimes buyers don't visualize living in your home the way you do. Terrie can make your home attractive to its ideal audience-which can help you get top dollar. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that's sold fast.
You can start your Northern Nevada real estate search now by visiting Terrie's website, My Reno Home Search and start viewing homes for sale in the Washoe County area. Then, call @ 775-846-5424 and schedule an appointment with your Northern Nevada Real Estate Agent, Terrie Leighton today! What are you waiting for!
Northern Nevada Resources
Searching for homes in Reno, Nevada ,see My Reno Home Search for all current listings in Northern Nevada!
Searching for homes in Sparks, Nevada , see My Reno Home Search for all current listings in Northern Nevada!
Searching for homes in Carson City, Nevada, se My Reno Home Search for all current listings in Northern Nevada!
Searching for homes in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, see My Reno Home Search for all current listings in Northern Nevada!
School Districts: The Washoe County School District operates 92 schools in Northern Nevada. This district includes Reno, Sparks, Incline Village, Wadsworth, Gerlach and Empire. The Washoe County School District is one of the largest Employers in Northern Nevada.
The Douglas County School District services the Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley regions and serves 13 schools. They are the fifth school district in the State of Nevada.
The Lyon County School District services Fernley, Silver Springs, Dayton, Yerington and Smith Valley. This district operates over 15 schools.
For additional school information, just click on the district you are interested in.
To find out more information about a particular area in Northern Nevada, you can visit one of the following counties. The cities of Reno/Sparks are located in Washoe County. You will find Carson Valley and Douglas in Douglas County, Carson City is in the Carson City County and Virginia City is in Storey County. Lyon County services Yerington, Silver Springs, Dayton, Yerington and Smith Valley. Each counties website has a directory where you will find information about local hospitals, fire departments, police departments, demographics and statistics.
Parks and Recreation in Northern Nevada
You can find some of the most beautiful parks in Northern Nevada. The photo to the right is a picture of the Sparks Marina Park. The park is surrounded with walking paths, trees and beaches. It is a great place for a family outing. To find out more about this park and other great parks in the City of Sparks, just click here.
Looking for a list of parks in Reno, Nevada? This link will give you names and addresses of the cities local parks.
Carson City, Nevada is located just 30 minutes south of Reno and is the capitol of Nevada. On your way from Reno to Lake Tahoe you can stop at one of the Carson City's fine parks to relax before your 30 minute drive up to South Lake Tahoe.
I am a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network. ActiveRain is an on-line community where real estate professionals go to grow their business and share information about their local markets. You can learn more about this network by visiting ActiveRain now.
You can also find great local Sparks, NV real estate information on Localism.com .
January 20, 2011
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to express my complete satisfaction with Terrie Leighton as a Realtor. Throughout the over year long process of my short sale Terrie was professional, conscientious, motivated and stuck by my side as I felt other agents would have walked away.
I would strongly recomment Terrie's services to any friend or relative that has aneed for a real estate agent, and feel good knowing they too will be satisfied with her service.
Sincerely,
L. J. Freitas
Just wanted to thank you for all the help you gave us in finding the perfect house for the wife and myself! Your diligence and hard work found the right place and at great price! Also we want you to know we would recommend you to anyone we know and have already done so. And will continue to tell testimony to anyone I know who is house shopping that I know a great Realtor!
Thanks you so much!
Steven Hower
Brandon Blackbern wrote:
"Terrie Leighton was UNBELIEVABLE in the success of selling two of my homes and finding me new homes to move too.
Terrie successfully was able to short sale my house and the amount of work she performed was INCREDIBLE!
Terrie's dedication and customer service through the house selling/hunting process is 2nd to none."
Marnie Smith wrote:
"After searching tirelessly for the perfect home and working with countless Realtors, I was referred to Terrie Leighton. Terrie's eagerness to work FOR me was evident immediately. She came with a wealth of knowledge about the market and went above and beyond working around my hectic schedule. I had spent well over a year tied up in bad offers with misguided Realtors. Terrie helped me go from searching to home ownership in less than 45 days. She far exceeded my expectations and, as a result, I am now the proud owner of a home I adore. My experience taught me that purchasing a home is only as effective as your Realtor is and Terrie Leighton makes it happen. I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to work with Terrie again." Marnie S.
"Terrie,
We just want to say thank you for being so patient with us. Finding the right home to downsize into was not easy. We really appreciate the time you spent with us. We love our new home and will gladly recommend you to any of our friends. Thank you so much."
Mr. & Mrs. H.
"Terrie was such a pleasure to work with. Our transaction went smoothly and we had no problems along the way."
Mr. & Mrs. C . C. C.
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