Virtual Holiday Shopping Event & Purse Raffle Benefiting the Nevada Women's Fund. The longstanding and sought after annual event and Power of the Purse raffle return to Reno, NV this year ~ Virtually, of course!!  What is the Nevada Women's Fund "Power of the Purse?" Every November the Nevada Women’s Fund brings Power of the Purse to the Downtown Reno Ballroom. Power of the Purse is a signature fundraising event of the Nevada Women’s Fund and supports their mission of inspiring achievement in local women, children, and families. This festive, unique, and community-oriented event is one of Reno’s premier holiday shopping experiences and will usually feature more than 70 boutiques, representing the latest in Reno’s fashion, accessories, artisan jewelry, home decor, health and beauty proje... 11/14/2020

~West University Brick Home ~~Less than 48 hours & we are on contract~This adorable brick home in the wonderful West University in Northwest Reno was only on the market two days when we received an offer. Everyone says "location" is everything and I completely agree, but when you have location AND a beautiful, well-maintained home sitting pretty in a highly sought after neighborhood, you really can't go wrong.901 Bell Street is a charming 1920's brick bungalow located within a short walking distance to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). The home is situated on an expansive lot ~ a corner lot ~ with mature landscaping, a fully fenced backyard completed with an updated sprinkler system.The rear yard only adds to the charm - incredibly private - yet open, sunny and warm. Highlighted by ... 09/27/2018

 This beautiful home has a happy new owner. Located in Southwest Reno, & part of the Caughlin Ranch community, 3590 Hemlock Way, Reno NV 89509 is situated on a large, incredibly private & very pleasing lot. Beautifully maintained and updated, the sellers took special care to detail when designing and creating each space in this property.  The natural light that shines throughout gives the perfect ambiance for its residents. The large dual pane windows in the front family room provide just the right amount of light throughout the day. Gleaming 6" wood plank flooring along with the large windows make this area a great, cozy place to relax in.  The tile flooring and the stunning fireplace help to make this large room a great place to gather with friends and family. The area is large, open,... 07/18/2018

This beautiful home has a new owner. Located in Northwest Suburban Reno, NV, 2756 Danbury Court is situated on a pleasing lot that offers views of downtown Reno, RV parking & additional parking on the other side of the home (a perfect place to park a boat). The lot is completely landscaped with pavers and full sprinklers. The seller sought to modernize & open the first floor, enabling an open kitchen, dining, family & great room concept. No expense was spared when a new sleek & sophisticated kitchen was designed. All top of the line appliances conveyed to the new owner. Adding to the charm, amazing Bamboo wood flooring is found throughout the first floor. The home is two stories, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. with one bedroom and one full bathroom on the main living area. 2756 Danbury C... 07/02/2018

    Beautiful home at Galleria, Desert Wind Home's most popular newer community in Sparks, NV. Steps away from all shopping and conveniences. This beautifully laid out floor plan is sure to please. A great-room concept with open kitchen and huge kitchen island. Wood-looking plank tile flooring in most major walking areas, Granite counter-tops in kitchen and bath, designer backsplash, maple cabinets, stainless appliances and 2-tone wall paint finish off this home.Open Kitchen Concept ~ Stainless Appliances ~ Granite Countertops ~ Tile Floors ~ Gas Range ~ Maple CabinetsGreat Room ~ Carpet ~ Gas Fireplace ~ Can Lighting ~ Natural Lighting ~ Central A/CFull Guest Bathroom ~ Granite Counter Tops ~ Full Shower Surround Master Bathroom ~ Walk-In Closet ~ Dual Sinks ~ Garden Tub ~ Shower Stall... 06/20/2018

 Luminous cityscapes, blazing sunsets, and mountain vistas can all be yours with this newly remodeled Caughlin Ranch home. Open public lands to the north and east create a private and natural setting still only minutes from downtown Reno. The spacious floor plan of this five-bedroom home offers many options including a lower-level den and a private guest suite. Cooks will be delighted by the open and light modern kitchen leading into the airy great room with soaring vaulted ceilings and incredible views out every window! Forget your cares in the tranquil owner’s suite with a jetted tub and private deck. Storage will never be an issue with two enormous unfinished basements. Relax in the lush, fully fenced backyard or take in the impressive views from the multi-level deck. Smart-home tech... 06/13/2018

  List Price: $499,000MLS # 180005624Listed With Terrie Leighton, Realtor @Ferrari-Lund Real EstateLocated in one of Southwest Reno's desirable neighborhoods, this Caughlin Ranch split level home has been beautifully maintained and updated. Featuring a quaint galley kitchen with stainless appliances, concrete countertops with a modern arabesque mosaic tile backsplash, a walk-in pantry & a convenient Pinterest Desk ideal for meal planning or to look up recipes for the next family dinner. The natural lighting that shines throughout the home gives the perfect ambiance for its residents. Year Built: 19861930 Square Feet ~ 4 Bedrooms ~ 2 Bathrooms ~ 2 Car Garage with extra parking Featuring gleaming 6" solid wood plank & ceramic tile flooring with 8" baseboards, a wood burning fireplace with... 06/03/2018

 First Centennial Title Company of Nevada not only has your list of April Special Event's, they also have answers to all of your title and escrow questions. Contact them for information regarding escrow, title insurance, title reports, the different ways of holding co-ownership interests, homeowners residence insurances, land questions, deed restrictions, what is covered and what is not. They are a top-notch title & escrow company that has been doing business here in Reno, NV for nearly 30 years. They have grown from a small, one office operation to a large community operation with offices in Reno, Sparks, Carson City and Incline Village. Looking for homes for sale in Reno? Click here.For your Reno/Sparks housing needs, call me, 775-846-5424. I can help you buy or sell, answer your hous... 04/27/2018

The City of Reno approves new affordable housing project on Sage Street, near Downtown Reno.Dorm style, affordable housing for the troubled and struggling residents who cannot currently find a place to live? Yes Please!! The Reno City Council Wednesday voted unanimously to enter into an agreement with the Community Foundation of Western Nevada to create 200 affordable "dorm style" housing units on 250 Sage Street.  The proposed rent for a unit is $390 a month.Afognak Native Corporation is providing the dorm units at a cost of $1.9 million, which the company says is significantly less than its replacement cost. The units, which were previously dorms for natural gas workers, will be transported from Big Piney, Wyoming. Plans for the campus include on-site financial counseling, shared bath... 04/26/2018

Reno, NV First Time Home Buyer Education for Realtors       Knowledge is power.  KNOWING the mortgage process, products available, and how to go from "my client wants to see this house" to "my client bought the house!" is imperative to providing the highest level of customer service and setting the right expectations.      Tomorrow, April 5, 2018, our Reno, NV team led by a couple of MasonMac's best loan officers, Mayte Castro and Kathy McAlpine, will be presenting a first time buyer education course specifically for real estate agents to learn more about the process so they can provide a higher level of service to their clients.       Our team will shed light on the mortgage process so that you, the real estate agent, know what the client will be going through in detail, and have a bet... 04/04/2018

Hello, Spring!! Today, I stumbled upon this wonderful 5-minute video about getting motivated to do a little Spring cleaning. "Do It On A Dime by Kathyrn " shares some amazing quick, inexpensive tips and tricks to clean all of those places of the home we usually don't think about (under the bed), or those areas we tend to ignore (the window coverings) and those other hard to reach areas (the ceiling fans)  that we are just to busy to clean on a weekly basis (guilty).As I was watching I started to think this would be a great video for home sellers! I always encourage my sellers to clean or have their homes professionally cleaned prior to listing their home for sale. But, if they don't have the time or the money to hire someone to clean professionally, this video would be a great tool to s... 03/21/2018

Sorrento Trail by Toll BrothersLast weekend, my client and I attended the "Grand Opening" of the Sorrento Trails gated community in South Reno. Sorrento Trail is a Toll Brothers project (amazing of course) and is part of the master-planned Bella Vista Ranch. Bella Vista Ranch, by Toll Brothers, is a master planned community featuring 4 stylish home collections between south Reno and Carson City. We often refer to this area as Damonte Ranch and Double Diamond. This community is in the middle of both areas. Once completed, Bella Vista Ranch will offer a family-focused luxury community with a community clubhouse, luxury style homes with gourmet kitchens and private master suites. Bella Vista Ranch is conveniently located near restaurants, shopping areas, and recreational activities. The Mt... 01/31/2018

The Reno housing crunch is expected to continue through 2019. And the median sale price for a Reno home hit an all-time high of $355,000 in November 2017. So, your sights may turn to buying a fixer-upper as an option. These are still hard to find in today's market. However, when you do locate one, heed these Reno fixer-upper tips to create your dream home rather than buying a money pit.Reno Fixer-Upper TipsWorst House/Best NeighborhoodAnyone who's a fan of those HGTV fixer-upper TV shows knows that the #1 rule of buying a fixer-upper is to look for the worst house in the best neighborhood. Why? For one thing, location. You can tear down walls, add rooms, paint and powder to your heart's content. The one thing you can't change is where your Reno home is located. A desirable neighborhood ... 01/02/2018

The Reno housing market was THE hottest topic of 2017 here in the Truckee Meadows area of Nevada. Affordability and availability seem to be the hardest for buyers to come by. The following are the top five topics we covered about the Reno housing market over the last year.The Reno Housing MarketReno Home Prices Expected to Go Up in SpringWe began the year with a median sale price of $304,000. Inventory started low and just kept getting lower. It really was no surprise to find out that local real estate experts believed they'd see buyers in the Reno housing market paying even more in the spring.Reno Rental Market: One of the Fastest Growing in the CountryBy April, they were already talking about the rental market. RentCafe.com named the Reno rental market as one of its top 10 fastest gro... 12/26/2017

Part of the Reno home buying process should involve a home inspection at some point. Even brand new construction includes the potential for problems. Since you're investing so much of your hard earned money, you want to make sure your investment is as sturdy as possible. That's where the Reno home inspection comes into play. While an inspector looks at some things in your home, he/she may not uncover everything. When it comes to a Reno home inspection, you'll benefit from knowing what it does and does not cover.Reno Home Inspection: What it CoversWhile inspections vary from company to company, inspectors typically work off a checklist to ensure that important items don't get overlooked. They investigate for signs of possible structural issues (such as cracks in the foundation, uneven fl... 12/18/2017

Reno buyers have been facing issues with affordability and inventory for months now. The November 2017 Reno Sparks Market Report shows that this continues to ring true today. Even new and active listings took a hit last month after a bustling October. Learn what's happening in the Reno market right now by reading on below.November 2017 Reno Sparks Market ReportReno-Sparks Home Sales - November 2017Total sales dropped off slightly. According to the Reno-Sparks Association of REALTORS@, 519 homes were sold in the Reno-Sparks area in November 2017. This marked a 3.4% decrease from the same time last year. And, it was 6% less than the 552 sold in October 2017.Reno-Sparks Inventory - November 2017New listings decreased dramatically. Last November, the Reno-Sparks market showed 438 active lis... 12/11/2017

Affordability continues to be a sticky subject in the Reno housing market. The economy managed to slowly rebound from its huge downfall in the mid to late-2000s thanks in large part to its appeal for businesses in nearby Silicon Valley as well as other large corporations. However, their move into our area put a stranglehold on availability which builders are currently trying to catch up with. And we may not see relief in the Reno housing crunch until sometime in 2019.Reno Housing CrunchConstruction was big business for our community before the economic downturn of the last decade. That's why it took longer for Reno to pull itself up. Builders want to relieve the Reno housing crunch. But current demand drives up costs. They must sell homes in the $400,000 range in order to turn a profit ... 12/04/2017

While this Reno scam alert actually originated in Placer County, California, it provides valuable information to avoid being ripped off. California police call it the "Delivery Man Credit Card Scam". If a delivery man requires you to provide a credit card for a delivery you weren't expecting, be on the lookout. This is a scam!Reno Scam Alert: Delivery Man Credit Card ScamRecently, a Placer County resident reported that someone called from a delivery company stating that they had some flowers and wine on its way to their home that required the resident's signature. The "delivery man" showed up approximately one hour later. The "delivery man" stated that, since the delivery included alcohol, the company required a payment of $3.50 as proof that the delivery was made to someone aged 21 or ... 11/27/2017

As is typical of this time of year, the October 2017 Reno-Sparks Market Report showed that sales tapered off from the hot summertime figures. However, they remain higher than last October's sales. Prices hit their highest mark in almost 12 years. And we don't see that slowing down anytime soon.October 2017 Reno-Sparks Market ReportReno-Sparks Home Sales - October 2017According to the Reno-Sparks Association of REALTORS@, year-over-year sales increased 4.1% from 517 in October 2016 to 538 last month. However, this showed a 12.2% drop from September 2017's sales figures. Month-over-month total sales have been steadily declining since August. But that's typical for this time of year in the Reno-Sparks market.Reno-Sparks Inventory - October 2017Unlike sales, Reno-Sparks inventory dropped dr... 11/20/2017

The heating and cooling of your home accounts for approximately half of your monthly energy bill. A smart thermostat can help you regulate your energy usage more efficiently, saving you money. Did you know that NV Energy offers Reno homeowners a free smart thermostat for their property? It's true!How Reno Homeowners Can Get Their Free Smart ThermostatAll Reno homeowners serviced by NV Energy are eligible for a free smart thermostat. All you need is a central air conditioning system and a broadband internet connection with a router. NV Energy utilizes energy-efficient software to keep your smart thermostat working to its fullest potential. They also install a free gateway device on your router. This enables you to communicate with your thermostat via a downloadable app on your smartphone... 11/13/2017