What’s it like to live in Reno, NV?

Although it often plays second fiddle to Las Vegas, Reno, Nevada, may be the more attractive option for those considering a move to the Southwest for a number of reasons. Perhaps most importantly, there’s much less sin associated with this city: Despite the fact that Reno was built on the gaming industry, it’s very easy…

February 2019 Market Summary Reno Nevada

Market Summary RENO, Nev. – The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS® (RSAR) released its February 2019 report on existing home sales in Reno, Sparks and Fernley, including median sales price and number of home sales in the region. RSAR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service (www.nnrmls.com). During February 2019, the report…

The Reason for the Recent Housing Price Reduction

Why are there so many price reductions? We are being flooded with these questions, and some buyers and sellers are even having fears about our marketplace. It’s a reasonable concern, especially if you have been keeping up with sites like Zillow and RedFin. We are going to be taking a look today at why all of…

Reasons to feel confident in Reno’s Real Estate Market

With questionable headlines in the mass media and many recent price reductions in our area, we would like to share with you seven reasons why you can feel confident in today’s market: Prices are slowly increasing. Year-over-year prices in March 2018 were at a 17.6% increase, while September 2018 saw an increase of 11.3% over last…

What you need to prepare for your first house

Buying a home is a big undertaking. From finding the right property and negotiating to sorting out the legal details and moving in, there are dozens of important steps along the way. And for many first-time buyers, it can seem overwhelming. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make the process easier,…

5 Ways to Use Your Refund Toward a Home

Who doesn’t love getting a tax refund? It’s exciting to know that your bank balance will get a boost. But remember, a refund isn’t a bonus — it’s your hard-earned money, which is why you should make the most of it. If you’re thinking of buying a new home this year — whether it’s your…

Reno/Sparks Market Summary

RENO, Nev. – The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS® (RSAR) released its January 2019 report on existing home sales in Reno, Sparks and Fernley, including median sales price and number of home sales in the region. RSAR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service (www.nnrmls.com). During January 2019, the report showed Reno-Sparks…