"Home Means Nevada" is not only the regional anthem for Nevada, but also a fitting phrase for our real estate industry. When clients choose to relocate to the Silver State, we are thrilled to welcome them with open arms and share the bounty that our beautiful area has to offer.

That's why we are delighted to partner with local businesses for our custom "Home Means Nevada" gift basket. As a "thank you" to our new buyers and sellers, we have personally hand-selected items made in Northern Nevada's very own backyard:

Bently Heritage Juniper Grove Gin (Minden, NV)

Davidson's Organics best-selling Honey Collection Tea Chest (Sparks, NV)

Rowdy Bars "Mindful Snack for Kids" award winner Variety Pack (Sparks, NV)

Amato's Family Kitchen

This month’s Partner Spotlight shines bright on Lacey Dremann, owner and principal designer of First Impression, a luxury home staging company here in Reno, Nevada. We have collaborated with her on projects in the past and have seen first-hand how a professionally-staged home can make a huge difference in both the selling price and days on the market.

Whether it’s staging a completely empty home or complementing existing furnishings, it’s all about creating an emotional connection. Buyers will ask themselves, “Could I live here?”

We had a chance to sit down with Lacey and she shared some great insight about herself, her business, and the industry in general. Read on to learn more in this enlightening interview.

Tell us a little bit about your

Prepared to be impressed with this home’s luxury upgrades and designer finishes. The Gourmet Kitchen is a work of art with its Sub-Zero wine fridge and built-in refrigerator, Monogram 6-Burner range with grill, pot filler, copper apron sink, and inventive cabinet organization. The granite slab counters are remarkable, with their unique custom roped edging, and the matching granite slab backsplash complements the kitchen’s upscale aesthetic.

The interior Atrium is the heart of the home and is accessible from the Living Room, Formal Dining Room, and Great Room. The wood-burning fireplace in the Atrium makes for perfect protected outdoor entertaining.

There are three Ensuite Bedrooms, plus a 4th bedroom (currently used as an office) and a

As you approach the entrance of this stunning home, you will be enchanted by the expansive paver driveway and ivy-blanketed stonework. Once inside, your gaze will be immediately drawn to the impressive floor-to-ceiling windows in the elegant Sitting Room that showcase outstanding, gasp-worthy golf views.

The functional floor plan offers the Master Bedroom, Den, and Private Guest Suite on the first floor. The Dining Room features a Wine Closet, and there are two half-baths conveniently located on opposite ends of the home. Newly-installed Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors welcome you upstairs, where you’ll find a Mezzanine, Game Room and two En-suite Bedrooms.

The Gourmet Kitchen boasts the finest upgrades, including a Viking refrigerator, double

Want a front-row seat to Montrêux’s resort lifestyle? Look no further than this stunning custom home at 6685 De Chardin Lane in Reno, Nevada. The unobstructed views of the 1st and 2nd Fairways, plus a glorious vantage of Mt. Rose are simply spectacular.

The open-concept floor plan features the Master Bedroom and Guest Suite on the main level, with two additional en-suite bedrooms upstairs. The Bonus Room with a Wet Bar and balcony provides inspiring entertainment options. The Living Room, with its soaring ceilings, showcases an impressive 2-story custom stone fireplace.

Designed with cozy elegance, this home also includes a 700-bottle Wine Room. The Gourmet Kitchen is appointed with all upscale Thermador appliances: microwave, double ovens,

Introducing 6355 Wetzel Court!

Enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle within Montrêux’s desirable “Cottage” community. This charming home was built with superior construction and craftsmanship, including ARXX Insulated Concrete Walls, Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, Travertine tile, textured walls, ornate ironwork, and dramatic wood beams. The fully-equipped Gourmet Kitchen features a wine refrigerator, Dacor range, Bosch dishwasher, granite counters and adjacent Wine Room.

This inviting cottage offers a smart, effortless floor plan with the Master Bedroom on the main floor. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms and one full bathroom. One of the bedrooms is particularly spacious, and with its alcove and significant storage, there are multi-purpose

Introducing 6845 De Chardin Lane! This refined home offers the highest level of custom upgrades, including seven hand-carved limestone fireplaces, hand-troweled crushed limestone walls, vintage reclaimed wood beams, ornate 4” Mahogany doors and radiant floor heating. The Master Bedroom resides on the main floor, and all additional bedrooms are en-suite.

The upscale French-inspired finishes throughout the home add elegant character and romance. From the crystal chandeliers, to the claw-foot tub, to the baroque bathroom vanities, you are captivated by opulence and European whimsy.

 The luxuriously-appointed Gourmet Kitchen features a Thermador range and griddle, pot filler, Bosch microwave, Bosch double ovens with convection, and a built-in

Photo courtesy of Chris Neal

The East Shore Trail between Incline Village and Sand Harbor State Park is now open! 

The three mile route features 17 designated vista points, 11 designated shoreline access points, eight bear-proof trash stations, more than 30 bike racks, three bike repair stations with air pumps and tools, five bathrooms and five benches with more on the way. There are also six bridges, one of which is the longest bridge in the Tahoe Basin at 810 feet.

The parking is currently free. At the trailhead, there are three new parking lots with about 90 spaces near Ponderosa Road right off of State Route 28. In the coming months, it will be converted to paid parking through the Tahoe Transportation District, with revenues to be used

Guest Blog courtesy of Chris Galli, Dickson Realty

One of the best summer activities in Northern Nevada is to go to one of the many outdoor concerts in Reno. Can’t you feel the warm air, smell the fresh cut grass, hear the live music and see the sun setting in the background?

To help bring more music, art, and culture to the Biggest Little City, Dickson Realty and several of our agents are sponsoring several summer concerts in Reno. With a variety of artists, dates, and locations, you’re sure to find one that works for your schedule!

Concerts on the Village Green

From 6 to 8 p.m., every Sunday in Village Green Park, everyone can enjoy live music, food trucks and fun at Concerts on the Village Green. These concerts in Reno are

Photo credit: The Golf Gurus

Why was the 17th Fairway of Montreux’s Jack Nicklaus Championship Golf Course crowned the “Signature Hole?” The tee box is thrillingly perched 138 feet above the hole, providing an exhilarating view of the first shot. Gorgeously landscaped by both man and Mother Nature, the 464 Yard Par 4 features a narrow green protected by bunkers on each side, with Galena Creek running alongside the left portion of the fairway.

Just steps from the 17th tee box, our listing at 6031 Lake Geneva Drive has front-row seats to the golfing action. The hole is especially entertaining during the annual Barracuda Championship, one of only 45 stops on the PGA Tour. You can witness the magnetic excitement of professional golf while sipping an