Market Updates

Can I Buy a House with No Cash?

Can I Buy a House with No Cash?

When it comes to purchasing a home, one of the most common hurdles people face is the need for a significant amount of cash. From the down payment ...

August Market Update

Not a lot of changes in the dog days of summer. School started back up after summer vacation and parents are trying desperately to get back into so...

10 Tips for Making Home Buying Negotiations Go Smoothly

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional investments you'll ever make. It's an exciting journey filled with anticipati...

What Are the 4 Main Factors That Affect Housing Inventory?

As a real estate professional, one of the constant challenges we face in the industry is managing housing inventory. Whether you are a buyer's age...

What Are the 3 Main Factors That Affect Mortgage Interest Rates?

In the ever-evolving world of real estate, few aspects are as crucial to both buyers and sellers as mortgage interest rates. These rates play a pi...

August Market Update

Have we “flattened the curve?” Sorry if that triggered any of you, but we might be seeing some balancing in the real estate market after a rollerco...

July Newsletter - Stats From June 2023

What a Roller Coaster! For the fifth straight month in a row we see an increase in our median sales price! We ended the month of January at $510,0...

5 Home Buying Tips

Here are a few weekly home buying tips. 5 Home Buying Tips Credit – I don’t know if I can buy with my credit. For an FHA Loan the minimum FICO C...

5 Home Selling Tips

Here are a few weekly home selling tips. 5 Home Selling Tips Staging – Will staging sell my house quicker and at a higher price? Staging a home ...

Presenting Offers – A Sellers’ Market

The shortage of inventory in the Washoe County market has made it difficult for buyers to find a home that fits their financial and family needs. W...

Contingencies – In a Seller’s Market

Homes are selling fast in the Reno/Sparks market, with little to no inventory on the market buyers are feeling the pressure and acting fast. There ...

We made a BIG move and we are finally ready to announce it!

We made a BIG move and we are finally ready to announce it! We started a team! The Lewis Group is officially a real estate team in Northern Nevada...

We are back to multiple offers over asking price and with these rates!? I know, it sounds crazy, but it’s true!

We are back to multiple offers over asking price and with these rates!? I know, it sounds crazy, but it’s true! But, Cal, how can that be? Buckle...