Black Rock City is expanding, construction booming, Contessa remembered..

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The annual pilgrimage of Burning Man attendees have been passing through Reno, the city is almost complete and lots are now being built on.
 One of my favorite memories of the art event was the Spanish Gallion called Contessa.  It was an exact replica of a Spanish Ship and they played […]

Some more Federal Tax Credit info. from the big boss…

To:                  All Coldwell Banker® Brokers and Sales Associates
From:             Jim Gillespie    
Date:              August 19, 2008
Re:                 First-Time Homebuyer Federal Tax Credit
As part of the “Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008” that was recently signed into law, Congress has created a new, temporary federal income tax credit to provide an incentive for first-time homebuyers. This is […]

This just in; FNMA loan changes; Reno Homes included….

Enclosed is the new FNMA loan requirements for Reno Nv. (Nevada) homes that just came in that was sent over by a software attorney who is a friend of mine.

Is your Granite Countertop killing you…

As if Hypochondriacs and Construction Defect Attorneys don’t have enough negative ammunition to fester/sue on, yet another scandal has arisen.  It is too early to tell if this is somewhat of a scam like many of the others environmental scares or not.  I have been following this for a while so it is somewhat newsworthy. 

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Someone mention taxes? Here are some links to get your Nevada property tax lowered…

You will have to follow a trail of breadcrumbs of sorts to find the appeal form on the Washoe County Assessors site.  I finally had them fax one as the Washoe County tax appeal page was down. 
I am going to add a few links and attachments for you to play around with to lower your […]

What’s the deal with this new tax credit if you buy a Reno Nv Home now?

It’s official.  If you are a first-time Reno Nv. home buyer and you buy a Reno home, or bought a Reno home, between April 9, 2008 and July 1, 2009, you will get a refundable $7,500 tax credit. 
However, there are a few things you need to keep in mind about this credit. 

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Arrowcreek Golf Course for sale, members discuss options…

With a standing room only crowd and a lot of the seats filled in the back nine tent, Norm Reeder (Member President) held court and did a superb job. 

Who knew Somersett had so many residents looking to get some fresh produce? By Stephanie Hanna

The Somersett Farmer’s Markets have been absolutely packed this summer. But unlike the Spark’s Market that has become more of a “Meat Market,” this Farmer’s Market is full of great produce, families and good times.

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Montreux Legends at Sparks Marina PGA tournament Reno Nv. wraps up….

Parker Mclachlin walked with a $540,000. check to win the Montreux golf course’s PGA tournament.  With a beautiful still day in the high 80s

Michelle, Wie’ll miss you; Day 3, saturday August 3, 2008 Montreux PGA Tour Reno

The mood was a little less festive and media hyped today at the Montreux Reno Nv. P.G.A. Tour as the Hanna Montana of Golf was benched.  The signs on the Montreux Custom Homes went from we love you Michelle Wie to We will miss you Michelle Wie.

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