End Of Summer Fun!

It's the Elko County Fair PARADE!

A beautiful day for the parade-

Enjoy Elko's home town spirit-

What a delightful place to live!

For good old fashioned fun enjoy the Elko County Fair! The link has information on the hours of various venues taking place.

http://www.elkocountyfair.com/links.htm


If you are willing to do a little driving (north of Reno) you can particpate in a unique experience called Burning Man. Having not attended it, I can not comment on it, though think it would be fun to check it out!

Beware: Don't just show up and think you will get a ticket at the event- they are currently listed on line as going $300+!


http://www.burningman.com/

"Locking" Your Mortgage?

Here is a great article with information about locking your mortgage loan- what it means, when and how to do it, etc.

http://customsites.yahoo.com/financiallyfit/finance/article-107478-2225-2-should-you-lock-in-a-mortgage-rate

Another Great Home For Sale in Elko!

Check out the website for my new listing in Elko at 392 Poplar.

http://www.392poplar.info/

It's a great home with almost 2500 sq. ft. of all finished living space in a great area for only $279,000.

Call today to see for yourself!

Donna Johnson, GRI, CRS
Century 21 Jensen Realty
(775) 934-9604

Mortgage Payment Trouble?

If you find you are facing mortgage payment problems seek help NOW!

Here are a couple of links that can be of great assistance to you and help you figure out the best way to proceed. Both are free!!!

The Consumer Credit Counseling Services is United Way Agency that offers HUD certified comprehensive housing counseling and can assist you to avoid foreclosure.
http://cccsnevada.org/


The Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development encouraged leaders in the lending industry to form outreach efforts to homeowners in distress to help them stay in their homes.

http://www.hopenow.com/


Call me for more information and ideas on how you might avoid foreclosure.

Money Matters

Here are a couple of current articles regarding issues that could affect mortgage funding and rates.


http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE5756U320090806



http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE5756ZH20090807


Availability of funding is most always an issue for home buyers and impacts the housing market for sellers as well. What will the financial market bring to bear on the housing market? Time will tell... Also, the $8000 tax credit for 1st time (or those who have not owned a home in the last 3 years) is currently set to expire by Nov. 30th. With escrow taking 30-45 days, that means that those hoping to take advantage of it must do so within about the next 8-9 weeks!

Snapshot of Nation: Bottom Of Downfall?

According to recent statistical information, it is looking like the bottom or near bottom for the the tumbling housing market in many areas of the country.


http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Welcome-to-the-bottom-Housing-apf-1993519878.html?x=0&.v=1