~ Run For Education~ Sunday, October 18, 2009

Join the thousands of Washoe County students and their parents this Sunday for the 5th annual "Run for Education."

Where: Damonte Ranch High School in Reno, Nevada

Registration: Begins at 7am. Early registration is Saturday October 17th from 10am to 2pm at the Residence Inn, 9845 Gateway Drive, Reno, Nevada.

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2009

The Run for Education was founded in 2005. The goal of this fundraiser is to build a better future for our children by assisting the Washoe County School District fund educational programs within the school district and bring awareness to child fitness.

100% of the funds generated through the registration and sponsorship of the Run will directly benefit the children in the Washoe County via the Education Alliance of Washoe County. The program also raised money for books and summer school programs.

Since its inception four years ago, the Run for Education has raised $717,000 for local schools and students.The two principal programs funded by the Run include the Kids in Motion (KIM) and the Passport Program. KIM focuses on the needs of elementary school children by providing funds to participating schools in the form of mini grants to help the schools purchase fitness equipment.

Since 2005, schools have received over 90 mini-grants as a direct benefit from the KIM program. The Passport program assists those K - 12 students who need additional assistance to help them meet their educational goals (summer school, inter session classes, tutoring, etc.) but need financial assistance to do so. Since the Run was initiated more than 2000 students have been assisted.

The Run for Education is broken down by age groups into several divisions, including a 10-kilometer run, a 5-kilometer run and walk, and half-mile runs for children in Kindergarten through Sixth grade. Cash prizes are awarded to the first, second and third place finishers in both the male and female divisions for the overall 10k and 5k runs.

There are also special school awards category that award local schools based on the number of students that participate. Post race there will be a variety of exciting entertainment and fun games for everyone. Activities following the race will include bounce houses, a climbing wall, basketball, football, golf and much more!

~Run For Education ~ Washoe Country Northern Nevada Schools~

Date:	Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Time:	5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:	El Pescador Restaurant
Street:	499 E. Plumb Lane
City/Town:	Reno, NV
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Reno Nevada Market Report for September 2009 ~ Washoe County Nevada

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

There were 311 single family homes sold in September. In August 2009, there were 334 single family homes sold in Reno, Nevada.

The average price of home sold in Reno, Nevada during the month of September was $248,784. The average days on the market for these single family homes were 126 days.

Out of the 311 single family homes sold during September, 105 were Bank Owned properties. The average sales price of a Bank Owned property was $169,486. The average amount of time these homes were staying on the market we just 95 days.

There were 72 Short Sale propertiessold during the month of September 2009. The average sales price of a Short Sale property was $228,858. These homes spent an average of 183 days listed on the market.

The Reno real estate market appears to be holding steady. During the month of September foreclosures still maintained a huge influence on the Reno market and we saw a slight decrease in existing home sale prices.

Reno Nevada Market Report September 2009~ The numbers posted in this market report are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed by the author.

~Sparks Nevada Market Report for September 2009~

Here are your market statistics for single family homes in Sparks, Nevada for September 2009:

There were 160 single family homes sold in Sparks, Nevada during September 2009. 30 more homes were sold in September compared to August 2009. Only 130 single family homes were sold last month.

Of the 160 homes sold in September, 69 homes sold were Bank Owned and 44 homes that sold were Short Sale properties.

The average sold price of a single family residence in Sparks, Nevada during the month of September was $182,111 with an average of 130 days on the market. During August 2009, the average sold price was $188,464 while staying on the market only 107 days.

The average price of a sold bank owned property during this time was $152,937 with an average of 91 days on the market.

The average price of a sold short sale property during this time was $207,976 with an average of 202 days on the market. Short sale properties are taking twice as long to close once they receive an offer as bank owned properties.

Currently there are 848 single family homes listed for sale in the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service in Sparks, Nevada. 484 of these listings are active pending short sale. This means they are waiting for third party approval.

The average list price of a single family residences in Sparks, Nevada is $134,000. The average list price during the month of August was $165,000. Home prices appear to have dropped approximately $30,000 from last month.

From this report we can see that existing homes sales continue to drop in Sparks, Nevada as foreclosures continue to maintain a strong influence in our market. Short sale properties are staying on the market longer and foreclosures are seeing quick closing periods.

Sparks Nevada Market Report for August 2009 ~ The numbers posted in this market report are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed.

Sparks Nevada Market Report August 2009

The 11 Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure was held on Sunday, October 4, 2009 in Reno, Nevada. About 5,000 people showed up to race despite the cold, windy weather! If you raced on Sunday and would like to know your results, you can find out here how you did!

I raced again this year with "Team Tig Ole Bitties!" We doubled our team from last year and are looking for new members to race with us in 2010! Feel free to call me, Terrie at 775-846-5424 to join our team or go to www.komennorthnv.org.

Tayona Tate ~ Terrie Leighton ~ Amanda Alfafo ~ Deja Alfaro

A brief bio of the Susan G. Koman Race For The Cure:

The Northern Nevada Affiliate of Komen for the Cure is working to improve the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community.

They join more than a million breast cancer survivors and activists around the globe as part of the world's largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting breast cancer.

Through events such as the Komen Northern NevaUp to 75 percent of net proceeds generated by the Affiliate stays in our region. The remaining income goes to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program to fund research.

The Northern Nevada Affiliate in its 10-year history has invested nearly $2 million in community breast health programs in northern Nevada.

The Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure was a huge success in Northern Nevada! Over 5,000 people showed up to support the foundation to help save lives and find a cure for Breast Cancer! You can help support and donate to this cause any time of the year. Simply visit the Susan G. Komen website to find out how you can participate!