With the days getting longer and the weather rapidly heating up, the coming weeks will provide an excellent time to spend some much-needed time outside or just to get out of the house. And what time could be better than Memorial Day weekend? Here’s our list of fun ideas and events coming to the Reno/Sparks area for this Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day Wear Blue: Run to Remember Event If you’re looking for an opportunity to shed some winter weight and kick-start your path towards a healthy lifestyle, look no further than the Memorial Day Wear Blue: Run to Remember Event. This run is in remem ..read more

As we head into the busiest season in the housing market, many people are asking the question, “will we see buyer demand decrease with rising mortgage rates?” Although we are seeing mortgage rates continue to rise, the answer to this question comes down to simple economics: supply and demand. Local Housing Supply Just last year we witnessed historic lows in the available homes for sale regionally. This year, the story isn’t much different. As more and more people continue to move to our area, housing supply will continue to remain low. Reno/Sparks currently has under a month’s supply of availa ..read more

As the weather warms and the days get longer, now is a fantastic time to tackle that Spring cleaning list you’ve been meaning to get to. Now into our first official week of Spring, you may be wondering just how much “cleaning” is necessary to keep your home in tip-top shape Read further for Spring cleaning tips that may not be top-of-mind. Clean and Service Your Air Conditioning Unit Have you ever come home one day to find that your home is scorching hot and your air conditioner is out of service? Nothing is worse than trying to sleep at night with no A/C Not only is it important to service yo ..read more

As we get closer to the warmer weather and the first day of Spring, your four-legged friends will be looking forward to spending more time outdoors Here’s a list of some of the best dog parks for your furry family members to roam in the Reno/Sparks area. Rancho San Rafael Regional Park By far the largest public park in the Reno/Sparks region at 580 acres, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park has much to offer not only for dogs, but for the entire family as well. Located just minutes from the University of Nevada, Reno, this park boasts a massive off-leash area perfect for your dogs to socialize and ..read more

Nestled in the mountainside of northwest Reno, Sierra Canyon at Somersett Village is considered by many to be one of the top destinations in Reno for those looking to live in an active 55+ community. Located on the south slope of Peavine Mountain in the Somersett region, This Del Webb community experiences a mild four-season climate. During the Spring and Summer months, residents enjoy strolling the paved walkways around the neighborhood. If you’re into a bit of competition, play a round of golf at the Somersett Golf and Country Club, a top-rated golf course nestled within Sierra Canyon. With ..read more

  Now well into the second month of 2022, we as realtors are often asked, “Will the housing market cool down this year?” While rising mortgage rates and a gradual increase in new residential construction are inevitable, experts are not anticipating any slowing of the still red-hot housing market. To Rent or to Buy? Regionally and nationally, rental rates have exploded. National rental rates for one and two-bedroom units have risen roughly 13, while the Reno/Sparks area saw one to three-bedroom units rise an average of 20.  As the amount of  “lifestyle renters” climbs and the num ..read more

As the “Biggest Little City in the World” continues to flourish, few would argue that the center for much of our city’s culture has become synonymous with one particular area; Midtown Reno. Once regarded as run-down and neglected, the region has gradually transformed into a thriving center for art, music, food, and shopping. Here are just some of our favorite local Midtown businesses: 1864 As soon as you walk in, you can tell that this tavern was created for Nevadans, by Nevadans. This old-fashioned bar boasts a laidback Victorian-era atmosphere that differentiates itself from other popular lo ..read more