Dickson Realty’s May 2016 Newsletter Dickson Realty Among Top U.S. Rankings for REAL Trends and RISMedia Power Broker Lists - Designated Top Reno-Tahoe Firm and in the Top 275 Nationwide Two of the most trusted and leading sources of real estate information have ranked Dickson Realty the leading real estate brokerage firm in Reno-Tahoe. REAL Trends, a national publishing and communications company based in Denver, Colo., has Dickson Realty on its prestigious list in the 2015 “REAL Trends 500,” an annual study that represents the standard of measuring performance of the nation’s leading realty service firms. Dickson Realty is the leading Reno-Tahoe firm in the Top 500, and is tabbed the 210th largest real estate firm in the nation by dollar sales volume, and 273rd largest real estate firm in the nation by number of transactions. Now in its 29th year, the study remains the undisputed leading report ranking the performance of the top residential real estate brokerage firms. Firms are ranked by both sales volume and transaction sides. A side is when a real estate firm represents either the buyer or the seller in a real estate transaction. Due to the requirement that all information be independently verified, the REAL Trends 500 remains the trusted source for information about the performance of these firms. Read more…
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Dickson Realty’s May 2016 Newsletter With a rebound in winter activity, thanks to much-needed favorable snow conditions bringing the clientele that supports our tourist economy, this year has started out with a bang, with a 46% increase in overall transactions during the first quarter. Average prices for single family home sales during the 1st quarter of 2016 were up in almost all areas.
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Dickson Realty’s May 2016 Newsletter
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Dickson Realty’s May 2016 Newsletter HOME PRICE INCREASES CONTINUE IN JANUARY S&P Dow Jones Indices released the latest results for the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices which shows that home prices continued to rise nationwide over the last months. The S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, recorded a slightly higher year-over-year gain with a 5.4 percent annual increase in January 2016. The 10-City Composite is up slightly at 5.1 percent for the year. The 20-City Composite’s year-overyear gain is 5.7 percent. After seasonal adjustment, the National, 10-City Composite, and 20-City Composite rose 0.5 percent, 0.8%, and 0.7 percent, respectively, from the prior month. Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco reported the highest year-over-year gains among the 20 cities with another month of double digit annual price increases. Portland led the way with an 11.8 percent year-over-year price increase, followed by Seattle with 10.7 percent, and San Francisco with a 10.5 percent increase. Read more…
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Dickson Realty’s May 2016 Newsletter
Whatever “home” means to you, we can help you find the perfect one.
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Dickson Realty’s May 2016 Newsletter Despite Volatility Mortgage Rates Are Great Mortgage rates have been holding steady despite volatile markets. In fact we are close to 3 year lows for rates. Currently, rates are being quoted on a 30 year from under 4%. The big fear of raising rates came in December when the Fed raised the Federal interest rate. Initially, this caused fears of rising rates in 2016, but markets moved surprisingly lower in late winter. They have really declined and bottomed-out fairly close to all time lows in February and today remain fairly steady. Lack of inflation has prevented an increase in interest rates. Oil is a headliner and is currently under $40.00 per barrel helping to keep inflation at bay. The oil industry houses many jobs, so while it is great to save at the pump, if you are a state or country that is heavily dependent on the oil sector, a persistent decline in oil pricing affects your economy (business/nation or state). This decline can negatively impact creditors who help those economies such as banks with loans to oil companies/states or nation. Keep your eye on oil to see it’s full impact! But for right now rates are low and it is a great time to get a refinance or a current mortgage. Please call us for rates on your specific situation. Katie Rice | Guild Mortgage www.TheRiceTeam.com 530-582-9991
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Dickson Realty’s May 2016 Newsletter May EVENTS 1 - Pancake Breakfast Sierra Senior Center, 10040 Estates Drive, Truckee 8 to 11am, $7adults/$3 kids A fundraiser for Sierra Senior Services Information: www.sierraseniors.org 6 - First Fridays Historic Downtown Truckee, 5:30 - 8 pm Most of downtown’s unique shops, boutiques, art studios, and eateries will keep their doors open later and offer special promotions, activities, demonstrations, food and beverages, music, and more! Participating shops and restaurants will display First Friday Flags so the public will know where the fun is. Information: www.historictruckee.com 6 – “Everyday is a Journey” Riverside Studios, 10076 Donner Pass Road, Truckee 5-8pm The "Everyday is a Journey" show honors art in nature with paintings and sculpture inspired by Trails & Vistas, the annual interactive art hike that features ephemeral art installations and performances along a nature trail. Live music by Motoshi Kasako, harpist. Information: www.trailsandvistas.org The Dickson Truckee Team 11836 Donner Pass Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 800.541.4440
Dickson Realty’s May 2016 Newsletter 6 – Kids Night Out 5-9pm; Northwoods Clubhouse, Tahoe Donner $20 in advance, required at least one day in advance. Space is limited. An evening of games, dinner, arts and crafts, the Friday Night Movie and even a bedtime story at Northwoods Clubhouse. Parents may enjoy a night out while the trained staff looks after your little ones. Information: 530-587-9437 7 - STEAM Exploration Saturdays (weekly) 9am – 12noon; $35 per child; ages 4-7 Prices vary – see website STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. Science & Art: Bubbles, oil, salt, crystals and watercolor. Discover how creative you can be. Technology & Engineering: make things move with animation, toys and circuits. Have a blast experiencing how math can help your artistic designs. Information: www.kidzonemuseum.org 7 - Western Pacific Railroad Museum - Opening Day Portola, CA 10 am - 5 pm daily Information: 530- 832-4131
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Dickson Realty’s May 2016 Newsletter 12 – Daddy and Me Night KidZone Museum, 11711 Donner Pass Road, Truckee 5 - 8pm;Free but Pre-Registration is required Ages 0-7 Free night at the KidZone Museum for dads, uncles, grandpas, teen brothers & all children. New Fairy Tale Exhibit will be ready for play! Free dinner and healthy snacks. Raffles, arts and crafts and museum fun. Information: www.kidzonemuseum.org 13 - Bubbles and Ballet Family Barn, Martis Camp, Truckee 6 – 8pm; $25 Adult, $15 Child An elegant evening of Classical Ballet variations and Contemporary choreography in a stunning location. Information: www.innerrhythms.org 13 - Hollywood and History 6:30 – 8:30pm Sierra College, Truckee Dating back to the earliest days of cinema, historical adaptation has been one of Hollywood's favorite genres. For just as long, historians and filmmakers have also debated the accuracy of historical events as depicted in film. Discussion will focus on famous films such as "Gone With the Wind," "Platoon," "Kingdom of Heaven," and "Braveheart” , and the accuracy of events presented in these films and their subsequent impact upon American culture. Free admission but pre-registration preferred The Dickson Truckee Team Information: www.sierracollege.edu
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Dickson Realty’s May 2016 Newsletter 14 - Plumas Children's Fair Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, Quincy, CA 10 am - 2 pm Information: 530-283-6500 or info@plumas-sierracountyfair.net 15 – Best of Tahoe Chefs – “A Night of Magic!” Ritz Carlton, 13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Ct., Truckee 4:30 - 9:30pm; $175 in advance, $200 after May 17 Benefitting Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center. Information: www.bestoftahoechefs.org 21 - Inspired Adventure Spring Festival Community Art Center, 10045 Church St., Truckee 10am – 5pm Featuring family-friendly free activities such as live music, bounce house, henna tattoos, silent auction, maypole dancing, drum circle, make and take art stations, games and much more. Other activities will include an artisan marketplace, wholesome food and special presentations. 21 - Junior Fishing Derby Graeagle Millpond, Graeagle, CA Information: 530-836-2523
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Dickson Realty’s May 2016 Newsletter 28 – The Little Big Truckee Bike Park, 12304 Joerger Dr., Truckee 7:30 am – 7:00pm; Clinic $165, Jump Jams $25, Dual Slalom $35 A fundraiser for building the next phases of the Bike Park. Information: www.truckeebikepark.org 28 & 29 – Made in Tahoe Festival Village at Squaw Valley 11am – 7pm Made in Tahoe celebrates all things LOCAL. The Village at Squaw Valley will host a wide array of offerings that are made or inspired in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas - local artisans, businesses, culinarians, organizations and entertainers. Information: www.squaw.com 28- High Sierra Rescue “Paws on Parade” Graeagle, CA 10 am – 3pm HSAR Alumni Parade, Contests, Vendors, Music and More! Information: http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=164153
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Dickson Realty’s May 2016 Newsletter 28 - Food, Blues & Views Summer Concert Series (monthly) Sierra Valley Farm, 1329 County Road A23, Beckwourth, CA 6 - 8pm, $60pp Featuring Chris Cain and The Wabuska Yachting Club Information: 530-832-0114 28 - Memorial Weekend Shop Hop Graeagle, CA Annual event by Graeagle Merchants - visit each merchant and enter a free drawing! Information: 530- 836-1856 28 & 29 - Lake Almanor Memorial Day Craft Fair Chester Park, Chester, CA Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday 10 am to 4 pm Information: 530- 258-2516
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