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With multiple wildfires currently burning in and around Northern Nevada,  wildfire preparedness is especially important for Reno-Sparks residents.

For many veterans and active-duty service members, a VA home loan is one of the most valuable benefits they've earned. Yet despite its advantages, misconceptions about VA financing often prevent eligible buyers from taking full advantage of the program.

If you've heard that VA loans are difficult to use, require a large down payment, or are less attractive to sellers, it's time to separate fact from fiction.

When people think about South Reno's 89511 ZIP code, they often picture luxury homes, gated communities, and million-dollar properties. While those neighborhoods certainly exist, there are still a handful of opportunities for buyers searching for a home under $500,000.

One community worth considering is Autumn Wood, a small D.R. Horton townhome neighborhood located just off Zolezzi Lane. With only 47 residences, homes in this community don't become available very often, making it a neighborhood many buyers may not even know exists.

Accepting an offer is an exciting milestone,  but it isn't the finish line.

In today's real estate market, too many transactions fall apart before closing due to inspection issues, financing problems, appraisal challenges, title defects, or incomplete paperwork. While no sale comes with a guarantee, there are several proactive steps you can take to significantly reduce the chances of your escrow being delayed or canceled.

If you've been wondering what's happening in the Reno-Sparks housing market, the latest numbers tell an interesting story.

Despite mortgage rates remaining elevated, demand continues to outpace supply across much of Washoe County. Home prices reached another all-time high, inventory remains well below a balanced market, and well-priced homes are still attracting buyers quickly.

Downsizing isn't always about reducing square footage. Sometimes it's about finding a home that better supports the life you want to live.

For many homeowners, there comes a point when the large family home that once felt perfect no longer fits their needs. The kids have grown, maintaining a larger property becomes more work than it's worth, and priorities begin to shift. Often, the goal isn't more space. The goal is more time, less maintenance, and being closer to the people who matter most.

That's exactly the journey one of our recent clients took.

If you've been wondering whether the Reno-Sparks housing market is slowing down, or if now is a good time to buy or sell,  the latest numbers provide some valuable insight.

In this month's housing market update, I sit down with Elena Boland of Wholesale Mortgage Services to review the May 2026 market statistics and discuss what today's market means for both buyers and sellers.

Summer in Truckee Meadows and at Lake Tahoe is one of the best times of year to enjoy everything Northern Nevada has to offer. From rodeos and live performances to classic car shows, fireworks, and outdoor adventures, the region comes alive with events for every interest.

With rising interest rates, economic uncertainty, and headlines about housing markets across the country, many buyers and sellers are asking the same question:

Is the Reno housing market about to crash?

The short answer: Reno and South Reno are telling a very different story than many other markets.