Reno Home Financing Myths

There is a myth among home buyers out there that you have to put down 20% when you buy a house. I recently met with Stephanie Hanna of Academy Mortgage here in Reno who disspelled some of the home financing myths. Nowadays about 80% of all loans being done are FHA with as little as [...]

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The Hartford is coming back to Reno

After leaving in 2007 the Hartford financial services will be leasing almost 29,000 square feet on Double R Bld. and employing 150 people. The economic impact to the area will be roughly 12 million dollars and we welcome them with open arms. EDAWN is  responsible for bringing them here along with another 12 companies since [...]

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Reno office vacancies on the rise

The new report just out is showing office vacancies in the Greater Reno Sparks area just under 20% at 19.6% up from 19.2% ealier this year. The southwest corridor, especially double diamond, is getting hit the hardest at a whopping 28% vacancy rate (way over built). Some landlords have been offering some very attractive tenant [...]

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Flying J denied in Northwest Reno

Wednesday, June 18, The Planning Commission denied Flying J’s application for a master plan amendment to the McQueen Neighborhood Plan to rezone a parcel located at I-80 and Robb Drive from Single Family Residential  (large lot residential) to Special Planning Area.
I am not denying that the truckers need a place to stop, eat, sleep, etc.  [...]

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IMPORTANT: Flying J Truck Stop Update

Councilman Dave Aiazzi will be hosting a Ward 5 Town Hall Meeting at UNR’s Crowley Student Center, Student Union Theater, 3rd floor TOMORROW, Thursday, April 10th from 5:30 to 8pm. The Crowley Student Center (nicknamed “The Joe”) is located east of Lawlor Events Center. Free parking is available in the parking garage on Virginia Street. [...]

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Stop the Truck Stop

Northwest Neighborhood Advisory Board Meeting, Thursday, March 20th, 2008 at 6:00 pm at the Fire Station on Mae Anne and Sharlands. Flying J’s proposed Master Plan Amendment is scheduled to be discussed. It is very important that we all, as a community, attend this meeting.  Please tell everyone you know about this meeting. 
Ward 1 [...]

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The Good News and the Bad News about the Reno Tahoe experience

It’s bad news is that the day is over, meaning that your skiing is coming to an end or your golf game is wrapping up, but the good news is that the evening is just beginning and so are your restaurant options, entertainment options, the shows, the gaming opportunities are all in front of you [...]

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Somersett Commercial Center Opens

 About a month ago the new center opened in Somersett adjacent to the town center and Canyon Nine golf course.  Anchored by the very successful Whispering Vine wine shop and the Gourmet Roundabout Market, the response has been overwhelming by the residents of Somersett.  This Whispering Vine is a lot bigger than its original wine [...]

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