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Wordless Wednesday Offering ... Carson Valley

Our brother-in-law is a wonderful artist. This is another example of his beautiful work show casing our wonderful Carson Valley. Last week we featured his painting Sierra Nevadas. Enjoy!

Carson Valley

The Carson Valley in Northern Nevada has the drama of light and shadow in all seasons. The Sierra Nevada range rises straight up from the valley floor. I liked the brightness of the cottonwood trees and desert Rabbitbrush up against the blue-purple mountains on this fall day.

Contact Jim by email: art@promessi.com.

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I was assigned a new REO yesterday. I went right over to the property to check it out. The first task is always an occupancy check. I was relieved to find that the previous owners had vacated the property and that there were no abandoned pets or animals. I am always concerned that I am going to find a pet that has been left behind. Whew!

The house is a little rough and they left a lot of junk. I mean really a lot of junk! Oh well, the field service company will trash it out, clean it and then I can make a list of repairs for the bank.

There was an irrigation valve box that was flooded and had created a pond around it. It has been that way for a while because there are pollywogs in the water. I am not sure how long it takes to get pollywogs but they are there. I turned off the irrigation stop and waste so there is no longer a source of water.

I found what was a pond with a waterfall in the back yard. There is still a lot of water in the pond although the water is not circulating. It is stagnant water, perfect for mosquitos to breed in. When I got back to the office I went to the Douglas County web site and found a section on Mosquito Abatement. Mosquitoes are a concern to us here in the Carson Valley.

I called and they said they would send someone out right away. Later today I received a call back from the mosquito abatement department at the county. They found the water and treated it for mosquitoes and told me the treatment would last for 30 days and to call them back if the home hasn't sold by then.

They asked me to tell all my real estate friends about their service and how important it is to keep these disease spreading insects from breeding. I hope you will remember to think about stagnant water and the hazards of mosquitoes when you take on vacant properties.

Posted By: Stephen Orear - Northern Nevada Real Estate Agent - REALTOR
with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, specializing in Carson City Real Estate and Northern Nevada Real Estate.

Papa, The Grandsons, And A Big Red Rocket ... Happy Fourth of July!

All day, all night, and all day again with the grandsons for the Fourth of July is a wonderful way to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as citizen of this great country!

"Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" translated this weekend for to "BBQ Ribs, Irrigating the Fields with Papa, Swimming in the Canal, Sleeping Outside in the Travel Trailer, and ... Launching a Big Red Rocket!

Out To the Field for the Launch!

Pumping Up the Pressure!

Blast Off!

Wishing You All A Wonderful 4^th of July!

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Who Need Photo Shop When We Live In Carson Valley, Nevada?

Yesterday morning I was up early, blogging a bit and sipping some coffee to start the day, I noticed some beautiful sunrise clouds above the Sierras. The cool crisp morning is my favorite time of the day!

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A few weeks ago, an investor client of mine put in an online bid on a HUD home in our area. We won the bid and were very happy.

I am a newbie with regard to HUD sales, so part of the problem is my ignorance, of which my investor is happy to work through with me.

We made an ALL CASH offer on a home and wanted to close in 2 weeks. To add further complications, the home is on leased land (Indian leased land).

I have been trying to get escrow information out of the title company that was selected by HUD (of course they are out of town) and they know nothing.

Finally I called the HUD representative in Arizona and they told me:

1. They didn't care if my client was paying all cash. HUD simply cannot close a home in less than 45 days.

2. Once they review the contract (which has been on their desk for over a week) they will determine the corrections that need to occur and send a corrections notice. (This might happen in the next few days.)

3. Then an all new contract must be sent in which gets reviewed, and then re-reviewed...and then, ultimately signed.

4. Only from THAT date does the 45 days start.

Jeez! I have already turned on all the utilities and done all my inspections. We're ready to close. It seems like a real shame that HUD can't react faster.

This got me wondering: Why does everything have to be so complicated? Even straightforward ALL CASH deals aren't straightforward anymore...

Posted By: Christianne Gordon - Northern Nevada Real Estate Agent - Realtor
with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, specializing in Carson Valley Real Estate and Northern Nevada Real Estate.