Sparks, NV

And when we got there, this is what we found......

Of Course!!! Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off is this weekend.

This is the 21st annual Labor Day weekend event, which features 24 rib cooks vying for the title as well as $14,500 in total prize money.

The event also features live music from national and regional acts, cooking demonstrations, craft booths and a rib-eating contest featuring professional competitive eaters.

500,000 plus people are expected at this year's event, which draws a fair amount of Reno-Sparks residents as well as tourists getting in a final summer event. Admission is free, food and drink for sale. Located on Victorian Square.

Another great reason to live in Sparks, Nevada!

Market Report for Sparks Nevada August 2009

Here are your market statistics for single family homes in the Sparks, Nevada area for August 2009:

There were 130 single family homes sold in Sparks, Nevada during the month of August 2009. During the month of July 2009, there were 139 homes sold.

There were 91 active pending homes during August.

Of the homes sold during the month of August, 37 were short sale properties and 55 were bank owned.

The average list price during the month of August was $165,00. The average list price for a single family home during the month of July was $191,000.

The average sales pricefor a single family residence in Sparks, Nevada for August 2009 was $188,464. The average number of days spent on the market was 107 days.

Existing homes salesin Sparks, Nevada continue to post positive gains but the average price of homes sold are dropping as foreclosures maintain a strong influence on the market.

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

Posted by Terrie Leighton. Terrie is a licensed real estate agent with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate in Northern Nevada. If you would like additional information on this home or any other home listed for sale in Northern Nevada, call Terrie at 775-846-5424 or email Terrie at Terrieleighton@hotmail.com. You can visit her website at Serving Reno and Sparks.

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Sparks Nevada Market Report July 2009

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4901 Talladega Drive Sparks Nevada Real Estate Just Sold!

List price $349,000. Selling Price $335,000.

4901 Talladega Drive is located in Liberty Hills Estates in Sparks, Nevada. This home has panoramic views of Northern Nevada mountains and the City of Sparks, Nevada.

This home has 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths. Two masters suites, one upstairs and one down stairs. It has a large game room located on the second floor, also called the walk out basement.

The sale of this property required a third party approval. As the listing agent on 4901 Talladega, I was able successfully negotiate the sale of this home with the lender. The home was listed on April 25, 2009. We received and offer of purchase on 5/15/9 and we closed on 8/28/09.

If you are thinking of selling your buying a home in the Reno/Sparks areas please feel free to contact me at 775-846-5424. If you would like to view homes listed for sale in the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service, please see Northern Nevada Homes.

4901 Talladega Drive was listed with Terrie Leighton. Terrie is a licensed real estate agent in Northern Nevada working with Ferrari-Lund Real Estate. For more information on the real estate market in Northern Nevada please visit Serving Reno and Sparks.

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Sparks Nevada Market Report, July 2009, Spanish Springs East, Sparks Nevada

This market report is for single family homes located in Spanish Springs East area of Sparks, Nevada. Homes located in Spanish Springs East, lie in the Wingfield Springs development. Developers started building homes in Wingfield Springs in the late 1990's. The homes in this market report were built between 1999 and 2005.

This report includes homes listed for sale and sold in the price range of $200,000 to $300,000.

Here are your market statistics for homes listed and sold during July, 2009 in Spanish Springs East, Sparks Nevada, 89436 ~ Area 183

Sold Activity:

~ There were 16 homes sold in Wingfield Springs during July, 2009. Price range $200,000 to $300,000.

~ Average days on the market were 129 days.

~ The average list price was $253,616.

~ The average sold price was $249,535.

~ The average price per square foot for a home sold in July 2009 in Wingfield Springs was approximately $105.

~The average square footage of a home sold was approximately 2238 square feet.

~Of the 16 homes sold during July 2009, 4 were bank owned and 3 were short sale properties.

Current Listing Activity:

~There are 76 single family homes listed for sale in the $200,000 to $300,000 price range in area 183.

~ Of the 76 homes currently listed, 54 are short sale listings and 6 are bank owned.

~ There are 42 homes pending approval in the $200,000 t0 $300,000 price range in Wingfield Springs.

Summary:

Existing homes sales in Sparks, Nevada continue to post positive gains but the average price of homes sold are dropping as foreclosures maintain a strong influence on the market.

If you are a first time home buyer, a buyer who has not purchased a home in the last three years, you may still have time to qualify to the $8,000 First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit.With homes selling below $200,000, you may also qualify for an FHA mortgage and benefit from low interest rates.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Sparks, Nevada, feel free to call me at 775-846-5424 or email me at Terrieleighton@hotmail.com. You can also visit Serving Reno and Sparks to see a complete list of homes available for sale.

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Are You Facing Foreclosure in Nevada? There is Help Available!

Recent statistics and news reports have stated that Nevada now ranks number one at having highest number of foreclosures across the country. Clearly, this is a serious problem. The Governor's office, along with the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, are actively working together to provide as much information as possible to the residents in the state of Nevada. They now have a website that can help answer questions homeowners have regarding the foreclosure process.

To find information that could prevent a possible foreclosure on your home visit the Nevada Department of Business and Industry website.

The Nevada Department of Business and Industry created this website for home owners who are facing foreclosure. It full useful information to help assist you in finding the help you need to prevent your home from a foreclosure, if possible.

For example, if you are looking for information on how to contact your lender, the Nevada Department of Business and Industry can help you get started.

If you are not sure how the foreclosure process works, or if a short sale might be something you should consider, the Nevada Department of Business and Industries foreclosure website can help answer those questions as well.

If you are facing foreclosure in the state of Nevada, there is help available. Visit the Nevada Department of Business and Industry for help in finding out the right solution for you and your family.

Authored by Terrie Leighton. The information provided in this post is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Sparks, Nevada, feel free to call me at 775-846-5424 or email me at Terrieleighton@hotmail.com. You can also visit Serving Reno and Sparks to see a complete list of homes available for sale.

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