Quarterly real estate report: Distressed deals en vogue

BY THE NUMBERS 65 percent: The percentage of existing home sales in Washoe County in the first quarter that involved a distressed property. At least 933 of the 1,436 existing homes sold during the first three months of this year were either a short sale or bank-owned property.

Tax Liens Promising 18% Returns May Be Case of ‘Buyer Beware’

After Brian Finkelstein first heard about tax-lien investments three years ago, the former bond trader found the potential for 18 percent returns so compelling he jumped into the business full-time.

First Person: The 4 Keys to Being a Successful Landlord

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This Could Be Last Chance for Second Home

It's a good time to look at where to buy and whether to rent out a second (and possibly future retirement) home.

Property Virgins: Where Is Sandra Rinomato

Fans of the hit HGTV show, Property Virgins, were shocked to tune into the new season today only to see that their favorite property expert, Sandra Rinomato was missing! Where did she go and what is next for the real estate queen? We have done the research for you and have some of the answers. [...]