Reno, Verdi earthquakes; Do they affect Reno home values?…

I just got off of the phone with an anxious seller regarding the consequence of the Reno earthquakes and home values in the Reno, Tahoe area.  We had another earthquake in Reno early this morning, it didn’t feel like much from my home in Arrowcreek but I have yet to talk to my Verdi earthquake […]

Is there really a difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage banker?

I’m often referred to as a mortgage broker, and while I don’t generally mind, I do think it’s important for people to know the difference between a mortgage banker and broker. So, the answer to the above question is yes, there really is a difference between the two, and it’s something to consider when […]

Some more tax savings to consider….

I have compiled a list from various sources that I am hoping will help you, I know I found a few that I have been missing:

Nevada Homestead Act; Reno Nevada Homes qualify

There is a misconception about Homesteading, in the old days, you used to be able to homestead a property and it was yours. These days, it is used as more or less for protecting your property to an amount set by Nevada Revised Statutes. This may help answer a few questions people have […]

Some real estate tax changes et al………

After laboring over my extension, (really just a phone call), I thought I would share with you some tax changes for 2008.  This is a mash up of changes I recieved from various sources.  These changes should help real estate investors in Reno and other areas even more:

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Montage Condos close down Sierra Street, Downtown Reno

We’re breaking up, can’t hold it any longer; that must have been what the workers were saying today as construction debris, plastic, signs etc. went flying off of Downtown Reno’s luxury condominium complex the Montage.
The Reno Tahoe International Airport registered high sustained winds at times and planes were diverted.  The Mount Rose Ski Area had 79 […]

Reno new and existing homes data for february

Yes, this is how busy I am with all of these buyers these days is I am now using competitors data.  Well, not really, this is supplied by the Center for Regional Studies at University of Nevada Reno Nevada with Coldwell Banker Plummer & Associates logo and graphics/spreadsheet on it.  It’s a little confusing sometimes as there […]

Chase Nation, Reno Realty Blog raise the bar even higher….


Good one guys….

What a classic April Fools Day joke; the jesters from the neighboring community of Black Rock City said that John McCain was attending this years Burning Man art festival this year. Black Rock City is northeast of Reno, east of Fernley and next to Gerlach in the Black Rock Desert.
John McCains campaign staff quickly […]

Annual Walk-around Home Check

Do an Annual Walk-around Home Check, and Don’t Forget the Windows and Doors
Your home — like your body and your car — needs a regular checkup to run smoothly. An annual, fall walk-around home check is a great way to find any potential maintenance issues before winter arrives.
“It is important […]