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Article courtesy of guest blog writer Chris Galli with Dickson Realty.

Did you know that Nevada is home to more ghost towns than actual populated towns? With more than 600 ghost towns scattered through the Silver State, there are many places where you can explore the vestiges of history. Here are four ghost towns that are less than a day’s drive from Reno:

Photographer: Sydney Martinez/Travel Nevada

Ghost Towns: Berlin Ghost Town

Preserved by the state of Nevada, Berlin gives visitors a peek into what it was like to live in a turn-of-the-20th-century mining camp. A self-guided tour features signs with information about the dozen remaining buildings as well as Berlin’s history. Visitors can see a 30-stamp mill where ore was processed and an

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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,

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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

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Gorgeous Custom Home on Rare 2+ Acres!

This exceptional luxury home is a rare Montrêux treasure. Located on 2.10 acres, it backs up to Jones Creek and a majestic 77-acre meadow.

The 9,577 square foot home flows seamlessly with an open-concept floor plan. The lavish Master bedroom suite resides downstairs, along with a Gym, Formal Dining Room, and large Game Room. The upstairs offers three additional Ensuite Bedrooms, an Office area, a spacious Family Room and an indoor Bonus/Sports Room. The Game and Bonus Rooms could easily be converted to additional bedrooms. Five full, two half bathrooms. Distinctive and thoughtful custom finishes throughout.

The extensive garage space can accommodate an RV, plus up to seven other vehicles. The large

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Introducing 6705 De Chardin Lane!

This beautiful single-story Montrêux home resides on a quiet cul-de-sac on the 2nd Fairway. It showcases spectacular views of the famed Jack Nicklaus Signature Championship Course, Mt. Rose, and the Sierras.

The lot size is a generous .88 acre. It features an innovative and masterful landscape renovation that includes recirculation streams, built-in BBQ, expanded patio and paver driveway, over 50 new trees, all-natural rock, and three extraordinary fire pits.

The interior is just as impressive with warm and distinct custom upgrades at every turn. This 4,331 square foot home offers a Great Room Concept with a smartly designed floorplan, with the Master Bedroom privately located on one wing of the home, and

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Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember those who have fallen serving in the military as well as honor those are serving. The three-day weekend is also the unofficial start to summer and a great time to enjoy all of the great activities around Reno.

 

HRPS Guided Walking Tours

On Saturday, May 25, the Historic Reno Preservation Society (HRPS) will conduct guided walks through some of Reno’s historic districts. This walk is entitled “West of Wells” and will stroll through one of Reno’s most significant areas that is now being restored.

 

Ride the V&T Railroad

On Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26, train rides on the Virginia and Truckee Railroad (V&T) kick off for the summer. They will have live music, mimosas for the parents and face

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What makes Reno so special?

Midsize cities in the U.S. are seeing a renaissance as people from large metro areas are getting sick of the hustle and bustle by putting down roots in smaller cities like Reno, Nevada. Compared to big cities, you’ll find better priced housing, improved quality of life, and business opportunities galore. What is the secret of the Biggest Little City that makes it such a great place to settle down? We have five great reasons why!

 

  1. YES to Business and Jobs; NO to Income Tax.

Just three short years ago, Tesla opened its Gigafactory and employed over 5,000 people. Soon after, other large companies followed suit like Apple, Switch, Microsoft, Intuit, and Patagonia. This movement created thousands of jobs for all

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A time capsule was stashed away in the cornerstone of a Masonic lodge in Reno from the year 1872.
What was inside this artifact?



Leaders of the Freemasons and local experts joined Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve last month to unveil the
materials from inside the lead box. The time capsule was hidden in what was recently the oldest
standing commercial building in the city founded four years after Nevada was granted statehood in
1864.


Inside they discovered silver dollars minted in Carson City and San Francisco, and a piece of wood from
Sutter’s Mill where the discovery of gold sparked the California Gold Rush. Other items inside were a
quartz specimen from the drill at Sutter’s Mill, a harmonica, a business card from the Young Men’s
Christian Association (YMCA)

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Ashley Quinn is a Nevada firm of CPAs and financial professionals with particular experience in tax planning aspects of relocation from California to Nevada.

Nevada remains one of seven states with no state income tax, which makes it even more attractive for relocation. For those coming from California, the income tax savings can amount to 13% of your taxable income. To obtain Nevada residency, an individual must make Nevada his principal place of residence, or his primary home.

So according to Ashley Quinn, what are some of the most important steps to plan for tax savings in Nevada?

Residency is a question of fact and is normally considered when the taxpayer maintains their closest connections within that state. The “Close Connection Test”

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Welcome to our monthly Partner Spotlight! Where would we be without our partners in the community? They are just one of the many reasons that Reno-Tahoe is such a special place to live.

 

LakeCrest Builders has an excellent and diverse team that offers full custom home building services not only to the residents of Montreux, but to all of Northern Nevada. We spoke to the founders, Jim and Dave, about what their company does and why they think Reno is so special.


How did your company get started?

"Our founders, Dave Pearce and Jim Smrt have been building exceptional, custom-built homes in the Reno-Tahoe area since the early 1990’s. Together they’ve built LakeCrest Builders, a company dedicated to delivering quality workmanship that exceeds

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