Reno Riverwalk

Reno Riverwalk

The August 2010 issue of Outside Magazine has rated Reno as the number one destination for white water. This picture is the location of the world class white water kayak park that was built a couple of years ago. The Reno River Festival  takes place every year along with Artown Reno that runs during the entire month of [...]

Reno Skyline

Reno Skyline

The ever changing Reno Skyline is a beautiful site, especially at night. You can see Mt. Rose ski area in the background, that is just one of the many benefits of living in this area, all of the wonderful outdoor activities at your doorstep.

Reno Aces

Reno Aces

Reno Aces and their new stadium was introduced to downtown Reno in the Spring of 2009 and has been a home run! That first year owners were hoping for 4500 fans per game and ended up with over 6000 fans per game. 2010 saw the opening of the Freight House district featuring Duffys Ale house, [...]

Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe is 45 minutes from Reno and is the focal point of Lake Tahoe Skiing, Gambling and world class golf. South Lake Tahoe is the home of the American Century celebrity golf tournament that takes place each year.


Residential Guru

Hughes

As a top Realtor in the Reno Sparks area since 1984,  Dave Hughes  has learned what it takes to stay on top of the market during these turbulent times. He has also been a leading Residential Realtor with Dickson Realty since 1988. In todays market you need someone who uses technology to take advantage of the [...]

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Mortgage Guru

MacLeod

Linda MacLeod Parker has been a leader in the mortgage industry for over 30 years. Whether you are buying your first home, refinancing your current home or purchasing a second home, Linda will provide you with expertise and guidance to get you the best mortgage solution possible. She will work closely with you to determine [...]

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Commercial Guru

Simmons

Reed Simmons has been a pivotal player in the Reno Real estate market for almost 30 years. Reed was instrumental as a partner in Dickson Realty for 17 years and the rise to make Dickson Realty the number one residential Real Estate company in the Reno Sparks area. Reed decided to return to his passion [...]

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Escrow Guru

Schiller

Whether it’s teaching a class at the Board of Realtors or heading up her team at Ticor title Erin Schiller is right at home as the Regional Business Development & Education director for Ticor Title here in Northern Nevada.  For over 22 years she has been dedicated to the Reno Sparks Board of Realtors and [...]

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Recent Articles

Short Sale vs. Foreclosure, The Facts

How about this, a foreclosure can hurt you if you ever need a security clearance for a job, whereas a short sale will not matter. On a short sale you can buy a house after two years and in some cases will only effect your credit report about 50 points. In some cases the bank [...]

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Improve the Quality of Air In Your Home

Fidelity National Home Warranty covers many systems and appliances in your  home, however, one of the applicances home warranties do  not cover are portable air cleaners.   I thought I would share this simple idea with you: A Surprisingly Easy way to improve the quality of the air  you breathe in your home is to place specific  [...]

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Roller Shades with Custom Banding

People often think that you have to spend a lot of money on window coverings to get a nice and custom look. This is NOT true. When you see this video, notice how great the roller shades look just by adding an accent to the bottom of the shade. Now, in reality, roller shades may [...]

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Creating Height at a Window

Often times, especially if you are living in a home that was built a number of years ago, you will find that the height of the window leaves a lot of room above it to the top of the ceiling. In reality, you aren’t going to call a contractor to rip the window out and [...]

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It’s Spring, do you have a Honey do list?

It’s spring and whether you’re preparing your home to go on the market or staying put, its time for common household repairs. Not everyone has a vast array of tools and supplies. Here are a few things you should think about adding to your toolbox for some minor home fix ups. Consider stocking a couple [...]

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It’s almost time to use the A/C a few tips to keep things cool.

Air conditioning actually removes heat from the home and this takes allot of electricity. Keeping you’re A/C system maintained will help keep costs from rising. Before it gets to hot it’s time to check out the A/C to see if it up to the task. First check the filter. A dirty filter restricts airflow making [...]

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Homeowner’s Policy of Title Insurance

  Providing the Best to REALTORS® The superior coverage of the Homeowner’s Policy of Title Insurance, backed by the nation’s best title insurer, provides outstanding benefits to REALTORS® as well. Here’s how: Reduces the REALTORS® exposure in a transaction regarding certain regulatory matters. Increases the client’s satisfaction and confidence by providing the finest protection available. [...]

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Did You Read Your Home Warranty Contract?

As your Reno area representative for Fidelity National Home Warranty, Northern Nevada’s “Premier”Home Warranty Company,  I find that it’s helpful for everyone who either has a home warranty or is considering buying a home warranty to clearly understand the Terms of Coverage and the Limits of Liability of their plan. You can find this information [...]

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An Inspection is like a check up

A home inspection is a like a check up for your house. When you go to the doctor for a physical, the doctor will check your pulse; listen to your heart and lungs etc. The doctor may order some tests, but they personally don’t do them. There is no exploratory surgery. They make some recommendations [...]

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Are You Ready to Save On Energy Costs? Are You Ready to Help Your Clients Save on Energy Costs?

The Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) is the most under-utilized and misunderstood loan out there.  Have you ever heard of it? Have you even taken part in one? If your answer is no you’ve missed out greatly. Why would a buyer want an EEM? Well that answer is very simple. The EEM allows the financing of [...]

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