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"DREAMS REALTY" Terry Rasner-Yacenda

Don't Reach in Your Pocket, Again -- I've got the Police on the Phone!

Yes, that's exactly what I said to the ex-felon who had squatted in one of my REOs, set to close in a week. He was one of the Wall Street Occupiers planted in Reno.

I received a tip from a property preservation company's plumber that there was someone living in this upscale property. This guy had taken down my real estate sign, my postings, and had the door locks changed on the house. He had a phoney rental agreement, and as it turned out he was indeed an ex-felon who did prison time in California.

As I was on my way to the house, I called my field staff and asked them to meet me at the location. They weren't there when I arrived, and after getting the police on the phone I pranched up to the front door. Remember, I was an undercover cop years ago. My adrenaline was ramped up and I was ready for the encounter...and, of course, with the police on the phone.

Three hours later the squatter and his belongings were removed, he was cited, and my locksmith was re-keying the door. Curiously, I found a couple of fliers at the property: one was advertising "Bank Transfer Day" (sponsored by "Occupyreno") urging people to transfer money out of the big banks, and into local banks and credit unions. Another flyer was an AFL-CIO flyer "America Wants to Work" promoting a "Good Jobs and Safe Bridges" Rally.

There are a lot of things people are entitled to in America, and we support so many causes and charities, but illegally re-keying a home that's not yours, creating a false rental agreement, and squatting in a property owned by another (to which you have no legal right) IS NOT AN ENTITLEMENT...and is offensive!

P.S. The house was also full of furniture, spray painted with "Reno Occupy" -- that I wil have to pay to be removed...also offensive!

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Welcome to my world of Northern Nevada Real Estate blogging. I intend to rock this blog with the unusual and most compelling real estate and "real life" dramas and events. Most recently, I walked into one of my unoccupied listings and found a door in the middle of the family room (attached to no door jam), a bucket of dirt by the hot water heater, truly disgusting carpeting, and an assortment of other unsavory discoveries. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN?It’s a wacky world at times.Ah, but no dead animals and human bodies like I’ve found in the past...what a relief.

Join me along the way at "Where Real Estate Dreams are made...and Come True!"We’ll have some fun, and do some serious business, plus you’ll have access to all kinds of listings and some great Northern Nevada community information!

Sold Listing 68 in the Northern Nevada "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good!

Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,

This continues to be a popular feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about the incredible deals on my listings. It's time for me to begin my wrap-up for 2008, because I've got even better listings for 2009! This family got a fantastic deal! This was a 5-yr old home in Reno-Cold Springs. Rural views with city living, this home had 1,297 sq. ft. of living space with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a laundry room, living room, dining room, fenced yard, walk-in closet, etc., etc. -- a nice total package, and an exceptional deal! Check it out, you'll be impressed.

Check out my real estate home page for more information on this property!

Property Location
17810 Oakview Court
Reno, Nevada 89508
Listing ID: 187 click for directions

DESCRIPTION
Single Family Property, Area: Reno-Cold Springs, County: Washoe, Approximately 0.16 acre(s), Year Built: 2003, Hill/mountain view, View, Office, Laundry room
PROPERTY DETAILS
• Single Family Home • 1297 sq. ft. living area
• Traditional • 3 bedrooms
• 1 Story • 2 bathrooms
• 2 Car Garage • Composition roof
• Built in 2003 • Wood exterior
• 0.16 acres lot
PROPERTY FEATURES
• Dining Room • Approximately 1297 sq. ft.
• Family Room • Living room
• Main Floor Bedroom • Office
• Walk-in Closet(s) • Laundry room
• Laundry • 2 car garage
• W-W Carpeting • RV/boat parking
• Dishwasher/Disposal • Heating features: Gas
• Fenced Yard • Interior features: Breakfast bar, Cable TV avail., Carpet, Disposal, Formal liv
• Single Family Property • Exterior features: Deck, Elect. srvc avail., Fenced, Hill/mountain view, Level
• Status: Active • View
• Area: Reno-Cold Springs • Hill/mountain view
• County: Washoe • Approximately 0.16 acre(s)
• Year Built: 2003 • Lot size is less than 1/2 acre
• 3 total bedroom(s) • Elementary School: Gomm
• 2 total bath(s) • Middle School: Cold Springs
• 2 total full bath(s) • High School: North Valleys
LOT FEATURES
• City/Public water • Street Sewer (Connected) sewer
SCHOOLS
Elementary school: Gomm
Middle school: Cold Springs
High school: North Valleys

Sold Listing 67 in the Northern Nevada "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good!

Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,

This continues to be a popular feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about the incredible deals on my listings. It's time for me to begin my wrap-up for 2008, because I've got even better listings for 2009! This family got a great deal! This was a 7-yr old home in Reno-South Meadows. A great community for a growing family, close to terrific shopping and recreational opportunities. The mountain views are simply awesome at sunset. This home had 1,969 sq. ft. of living space with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a laundry room, living room, family room, dining room, fenced yard, courtyard, etc., etc. -- truly, an exceptional deal! Check it out, you'll be impressed.

Check out my real estate home page for more information on this property!

Property Location
10315 Coyote Creek Drive
Reno, Nevada 89521
Listing ID: 147 click for directions

DESCRIPTION
Single Family Property, Area: Reno-South Meadows, County: Washoe, Approximately 0.14 acre(s), Year Built: 2000, Hill/mountain view, View, Central air conditioning, Fireplace(s), Laundry room
PROPERTY DETAILS
• Single Family Home • 1969 sq. ft. living area
• 1 Story • 4 bedrooms
• 2 Car Garage • 2.5 bathrooms
• Built in 2000 • Tile roof
• 0.14 acres lot • Stucco exterior
PROPERTY FEATURES
• Central Air • 2 total full bath(s)
• Forced Air Heat • 1 total half bath(s)
• Breakfast Area • Approximately 1969 sq. ft.
• Dining Room • Family room
• Family Room • Laundry room
• Main Floor Bedroom • Fireplace(s)
• Walk-in Closet(s) • 2 car garage
• Laundry • Heating features: Gas, Forced air
• Fireplace(s) • Central air conditioning
• W-W Carpeting • Interior features: Breakfast bar, Cable TV avail., Carpet, Dishwasher, Disposal
• Courtyard • Exterior features: Deck, Elect. srvc avail., Fenced, Hill/mountain view, Level
• Fenced Yard • View
• Single Family Property • Hill/mountain view
• Status: Active • Approximately 0.14 acre(s)
• Area: Reno-South Meadows • Lot size is less than 1/2 acre
• County: Washoe • Elementary School: Double Diamond
• Year Built: 2000 • Middle School: Damonte
• 4 total bedroom(s) • High School: Damonte
• 2.5 total bath(s)
SCHOOLS
Elementary school: Double Diamond
Middle school: Damonte
High school: Damonte

Sold Listing 66 in the Northern Nevada "Market that's Not Supposed to be Very Good!

Hi Northern Nevada Neighbors,

This continues to be a popular feature of my Active Rain Localism blog -- a place for local folks to read about the incredible deals on my listings. It's time for me to begin my wrap-up for 2008, because I've got even better listings for 2009! This family got a great deal! Check it out; you'll be impressed! This home has 1,510 sq. feet of living space, with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Built in 2006, this house was loaded, with lots of landscaping extras. The community swimming pool and recreational facilities were complemented by a ton of modern features including a fireplace, deck, and fenced yard.

Check out my real estate home page for more information on this property!

Property Location
3850 Artadi Drive
Sparks, Nevada 89436
Listing ID: 165 click for directions

DESCRIPTION

Single Family Property, Area: Spanish Springs-South, County: Washoe, Approximately 0.07 acre(s), Year Built: 2006, Hill/mountain view, View, Community swimming pool(s), Fireplace(s), Laundry room

PROPERTY DETAILS

• Single Family Home

• 1510 sq. ft. living area

• 2 Story

• 3 bedrooms

• 2 Car Garage

• 2.5 bathrooms

• Built in 2006

• Tile roof

• 0.07 acres lot

• Stucco exterior

PROPERTY FEATURES

• Central Air

• 1 total half bath(s)

• Breakfast Area

• Approximately 1510 sq. ft.

• Dining Room

• Living room

• Family Room

• Laundry room

• Walk-in Closet(s)

• Fireplace(s)

• Laundry

• 2 car garage

• Fireplace(s)

• Heating features: Gas

• W-W Carpeting

• Interior features: Breakfast bar, Cable TV avail., Carpet, Dishwasher, Disposal

• Patio/Balcony

• Exterior features: Deck, Elect. srvc avail., Fenced, Hill/mountain view, Level

• Fenced Yard

• Community recreation facilities

• Single Family Property

• Community swimming pool(s)

• Status: Active

• View

• Area: Spanish Springs-South

• Hill/mountain view

• County: Washoe

• Approximately 0.07 acre(s)

• Year Built: 2006

• Lot size is less than 1/2 acre

• 3 total bedroom(s)

• Elementary School: Spanish Springs

• 2.5 total bath(s)

• Middle School: Shaw Middle School

• 2 total full bath(s)

• High School: Spanish Springs

LOT FEATURES

• Mountain View

• Near Shopping Center(s)

• Near School(s)

SCHOOLS

Elementary school: Spanish Springs

Middle school: Shaw

High school: Spanish Springs