Our Biggest Little City just got some big national attention. An article recently published on Business Insider named Reno as one of the best real estate markets to make a profit or invest in property over the next 10 years.

The financial and business news website interviewed real estate agents and housing experts, who narrowed down their list to a Top 15. Reno and Las Vegas were the only two cities to represent their state more than once.

Here’s the full list (which was presented in no particular order):

•       Long Island City, New York
•       Kapolei, Hawaii
•       Leland, North Carolina
•       Oakland, California
•       Reno, Nevada
•       Vancouver, British Columbia
•       Austin, Texas
•       Nashville, Tennessee

Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude, so it’s the perfect opportunity to share why we cherish our Montrêux Golf & Country Club. Conveniently located between Reno and Lake Tahoe, Montrêux is a private, 726-acre golf course community with approximately 550 luxury home sites. The centerpiece is the renowned 18-hole, Jack Nicklaus Signature Championship Course.

Here are 15 reasons why we are thankful for Montrêux:

1. World Class Golf. Montrêux’s Par 72 PGA Championship golf course features a number of drops in elevation as it meanders 7,500 yards through towering pines and flowing streams—creating a serene and spectacular golf setting. The signature hole is the Par 4 17th, featuring a 138-foot drop from the tee box to the fairway. The

Photo courtesy of Montreux Golf & Country Club

The 3rd Quarter Luxury Trends Report just dropped! We saw positive momentum in all categories, with the "Total Homes Sold" down by literally just one transaction year-over-year. To read the report in its entirety, please click here. 

"It's an exciting time to live in Northern Nevada and witness the economic growth and prosperity that is occurring."

The stats below represent all Montrêux real estate sales activity from January 1, 2019 to-date.

HOME

Home Sales: 36

Average Price: $1,992,646

Average Price-Per-Square-Foot: $428.37

Highest Home Sale: $4,750,000

Current "Pending" Homes: 12

LOTS

Lot Sales: 11

Average Price: $370,909

Highest Lot Sale: $550,000

"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 week not only marked the Autumn Equinox, but also the celebration of another holiday – National Cooking Day! On September 25th, we honor and commemorate the joys of home cooking.

Need some inspiration for a delicious recipe to warm your belly? Look no further than this gem from Brooke Sullivan’s very own kitchen. Mulligatawny is a soup which originated from South Indian cuisine, and this version is a family recipe that has been passed down from four Sullivan generations.

Ready to put on your apron and get cookin’?

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup butter or oil
• ½ cup diced onions
• 1 diced carrot
• 2 stalks celery diced
• 1 ½ TBS flour
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup diced tart apples
• ½ cup boiled rice
• ½ cup

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

By Guest Blogger Chris Galli

September events in Reno/Sparks represent the height of Northern Nevada’s special events season. Almost every weekend has one of Reno and Sparks’ iconic events, such as The Great Reno Balloon Race, National Championship Air Races or the Street Vibrations Fall Rally. In addition to these large, multi-day events, there are also many smaller, single day events. Looking for other things to do to in Reno and Sparks? You can do yoga with bunnies, see a camel race, or explore the more than 30 urban murals.

September Events in Reno/Sparks: Barrels & Bites 2019

• When: Friday, Sept. 6, 2019
• Where: Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., Reno
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Calling all beer lovers, professional

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

Looking for a place in Reno-Tahoe to celebrate America’s birthday? Here are some patriotic ideas!

1) 4th of July with the Reno Phil  

Photo credit: Artown and Reno Phil Orchestra

The Reno Phil Orchestra and Chorus will perform patriotic and classical favorites at Wingfield Park in Downtown Reno. Conducted by Laura Jackson, this family friendly performance will begin at 7:30pm and will end with a fantastic firework finale. This event is free to the community.

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2) 4th Annual Star Spangled Sparks Fireworks Spectacular at the Nugget Casino Resort

Photo credit: Nugget Casino Resort

Festivities include the largest fireworks show in Northern Nevada, live music, food and beverage vendors, arts