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Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an experienced player in the real estate market, understanding the landscape of home loans requires familiarity with several key factors. These include current interest rates, loan agreement details, and available loan options to suit your needs. In this blog post, we have put together a glossary of loan and lending terms to provide you with the foundational knowledge necessary for a smoother home-buying experience. 

In the Truckee Meadows, several organizations and local initiatives welcome donations to help those in need during Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season. Donating to local charities during the holidays is a powerful way to give back and ensure everyone in our community can enjoy a warm, nourishing meal. Here are some options for donating food, funds, or volunteer time:

Selling a house during the winter months can be challenging, as the cold weather may discourage potential buyers. However, with the right strategies and some extra effort, you can successfully sell your home even in winter. Here are some useful tips for sellers to ensure a successful home sale this winter season.

One of our favorite family holiday traditions is the annual Angst Family and Friends Christmas Tree Hunting Adventure. The quest for the perfect Christmas tree is a tradition that truly captures the spirit of the holiday season and every year we look forward to the hunt for our Christmas tree. The nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains provide numerous opportunities for families and individuals to explore the outdoors and enjoy the cherished tradition of finding that special tree to decorate their homes. In this blog, we've compiled a list of where to get your permit for the various places you can go to cut down your own tree.

Are you on the hunt for thrilling Halloween events in Northern Nevada this week? Whether you're seeking spine-chilling scares or fun family-friendly festivities, we've compiled a roundup of events that promise to make your Halloween spooktacular. There's something for everyone to enjoy this Halloween season!

After years of anticipation, the City of Reno has made waves with the grand opening of the new Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center. This state-of-the-art aquatic facility it’s a welcomed addition to the community. Located in the heart of Reno at the original Moana Pool location, this pool marks a significant milestone in the city’s efforts to offer more community aquatic spaces. 

This month, my son's school, Marce Herz Middle School, hosted its yearly Color Rush Fundraiser. It was a blast, filled with vibrant colors! So, what is a Color Rush? Students are provided with white shirts and then can walk or run around the school's track field, getting covered in cornstarch-based colored powders thrown at them around the course. It might get a bit messy, but the colors wash off easily and are environmentally friendly. This event occurs every year and is the school's largest fundraiser. Students have been actively raising funds and earning rewards for their participation. Currently, the fundraiser has surpassed $30,000! Donations are still being accepted to support our wonderful school, to donate click here.

The Southwest Vistas neighborhood of Reno offers a perfect blend of scenic beauty, suburban tranquility, and convenient access to urban amenities. If you're searching for a peaceful yet well-connected area to call home in the Biggest Little City, Southwest Vistas is a prime option worth exploring.

October is here and the cool crisp mornings and changing color of the leaves means it's pumpkin patch season!  A cherished tradition that delights both children and adults is visiting a pumpkin patch. These delightful, family-friendly spots offer much more than just pumpkins – they provide opportunities for quality time, outdoor adventures, and the creation of treasured memories. In this blog, we'll highlight some of the best family-friendly pumpkin patches in our area and the unique experiences they offer.

The Reno-Sparks real estate market has experienced notable dynamics, reflecting broader regional and national trends. For this month's Reno-Sparks Market Update, Elena Boland from Wholesale Mortgage joined me to help break down the details of these real estate trends. We discuss the steady median home prices at $610,000, a 6% year-over-year increase, and mortgage rates in the low sixes for conventional loans. Learn about the shift in closed sales, seasonal inventory changes, and the key differences between conventional and government-backed mortgage rates as we look back at August's real estate market details for Reno-Sparks.  

Our September 2024 Reno-Sparks Market Update podcast includes highlights on: