By making strategic energy-efficient home improvements, you can enjoy lower utility bills, a more comfortable living space, and even increase your property value. Implementing these upgrades not only reduces your carbon footprint but also enhances the overall sustainability of your home.  From installing modern insulation and energy-efficient windows to upgrading your heating and cooling systems, each improvement contributes to a healthier environment and a more resilient home. Additionally, many of these energy-efficient solutions qualify for government incentives, further reducing the u ..read more

In the second quarter of 2024, the Reno-Sparks real estate market saw a decrease in demand, increased active inventory, and increased median home prices. Together, these shifts demonstrate a stabilization of our market and a return to some pre-pandemic norms. Watch a Video About the Latest Reno-Sparks Real Estate Market Trends National Market Trends Nationally, we’ve observed an uptick in active inventory—up 28% from last year—signifying a shift from the low levels we saw during the post-pandemic years. The increase in inventory may impact pricing trends, both locally and nationally. Local Ma ..read more

When the National Homebuying Survey was conducted in 1981, the most important rated information source in the home search, after agents, was newspaper ads. In 2020, 97% of homebuyers used the internet in their home search. With the echoes of social distancing and health guidelines from the COVID-19 pandemic persisting four years later, technology has played an even more significant role in buying and selling homes. We look at how Dickson Realty agents use technology in home buying and how other trends shape real estate transactions. “At Dickson, our agents have access to the latest technology ..read more

You probably clean your home regularly, but your indoor air quality could also benefit from a thorough cleaning. Recent studies point to why: The air you breathe inside your home can contain two to five times more pollutants than outside air, according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency research. Consider that Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors, too. What’s Causing Indoor Air Pollution Other factors also contribute to the problem. Wildfires, like the ones in California or Canada that spread to the U.S., can compromise outdoor air quality. The EPA says that outd ..read more

The Kids Are Gone! Is it Time to Downsize? When your family is growing, you want more space. But you’ve passed the point of peak growth and your family is shrinking – or at least moving a little farther away. That opens up opportunities to move to places like Northern Nevada, where you can find more space, enjoy the outdoors, moderate climate, and good taxes. “A lot of my buyers are coming from California,” said Peggy O’Neill, Dickson Realty agent who focuses on finding the perfect home for retirees. “Sometimes they’re downsizing, sometimes there moving from state to state. They might have a 2 ..read more

It’s time to sell your house in this hot market, and you’ve received multiple offers right out of the gate. What do you do, how do you handle it, and what is ethical and legal? Our Dickson Realty agents will help you through that, but getting educated ahead of time will make the agent’s recommendations easier to follow and help you think through alternatives.  In some situations, sellers will have several competing purchase offers to consider. Sellers have several ways to deal with multiple offers. Sellers can accept the “best” offer; they can inform all potential purchasers that other of ..read more

Reno, Nevada, has been a medium-sized, fast-growing city for decades now—a characteristic that draws people from all over the country to settle here. It’s fast enough to be fun but slow enough to avoid stress. The outdoor accessibility draws big crowds, and the diversity of neighborhoods seems to fit all kinds of needs. Despite its small size, Reno neighborhoods often offer everything people need, allowing for short commute times, easy shopping, restaurants, and bar hopping without heading across town for errands or entertainment. Some neighborhoods feel more urban and active, while others thi ..read more

View 3 featured homes for sale in Reno & Carson City, Nevada by Dickson Realty. Click on the address below for details on each home: #1) 5965 Gauguin Drive, Reno, NV 89511 #2) 3510 San Mateo Ave, Reno, NV 89509 #3) 2043 Emily, Carson City, NV 89703 Visit www.DicksonRealty.com for more homes for sale in Reno, Sparks, Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Plumas, and Eastern Sierra County. The post Featured Homes for Sale in Reno & Carson City Nevada – June 14th, 2024 appeared first on Dickson Realty ..read more

You finally found it—the two-story bungalow in the part of town you’ve been eyeing for years – the one with the best coffee shop and your favorite farmer’s market. You made your best offer and are about to close on your dream home. Then, just before closing, an email from your real estate agent pops up, claiming a last-minute change to the money-wiring instructions. You wire the funds. But the money never makes it to the bank. It turns out that email wasn’t from your agent – but a hacker. You got spoofed. Unfortunately, enterprising hackers are busy tricking homeowners into sending them their ..read more

Think you’re not ready to unlock homeownership yet? That the financial hurdles are too high? You may be short-changing yourself. Many of the things renters believe about homebuying are myths. Here’s the real deal. Myth: I Have to Put Down 20% The Real Deal on Less Than 20% Down While being in the less-than-20 club saves you up front, your lender may require a monthly fee called private mortgage insurance, or PMI. But you’ll start building equity sooner, and you can ask to stop it after you’ve accrued 20% equity in your home. Saving 20% of the price of a home in many places isn’t just ..read more