Local Experts in Nevada

Mom or Dad's House: Start With the Goal, Not the Sale

Before selling Mom or Dad's house, ask the only question that matters: What is the family actually trying to accomplish?

Not Every Home Needs the Same Inspections: What Northern Nevada Buyers Should Know

Buying a home involves more than one inspection. From pest reports and older furnaces to sewer scopes, wells, septic, solar and more, knowing what to look for before you write an offer can save you from costly surprises later.

How Much House Can I Really Afford? A Simple Guide for First-Time Homebuyers

Learn how to find a home price and monthly payment that truly fit your budget. This simple guide helps first-time buyers look at income, bills, savings, current rent, and everyday expenses so they can buy with confidence—without becoming house poor.

For the Love of Real Estate, Please Stop Doing These Things

Bad photos, questionable decisions and costly mistakes. After years of looking at homes and listings every day, I’ve seen what buyers and sellers get wrong far too often. Most of it is avoidable if you know what to look for.

VA Loans: A 2026 Guide for Veterans

No down payment, no PMI—learn how VA loans can help veterans and service members buy a home in 2026.

Reno-Sparks Has an Infrastructure Problem. The Fires Made It Impossible to Ignore

The recent fires put a serious Reno-Sparks problem into focus: our infrastructure isn't keeping pace with growth. We plan, study and plan some more, but at some point, planning has to become pavement.

Why Buyers Pass on Reno-Sparks Homes and Why Sometimes I Tell Them Not To

Why do some perfectly good homes get passed over while others get all the attention? After years of showing homes in Reno-Sparks, I’ve seen buyers walk away for reasons sellers could have prevented. I’ve also seen those same overlooked homes become some of the best opportunities for buyers.

Reno, Sparks & Spanish Springs Home Values: What Online Estimates Can't See

Why neighborhoods, lots, views, RV access, landscaping and buyer demand can make two seemingly similar homes worth very different amounts.

Buying or Selling a Home? The Details That Can Change Everything

The most important real estate decisions begin with understanding the property, the location, the competition and the details others may overlook. That sometimes means hearing what you need to hear, not simply what you want to hear.

Working at TRIC? Your Address Could Make or Break Your Daily Commute

What Tesla, Panasonic, Redwood Materials, Google and Other TRIC Employees Should Know Before Buying in Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Dayton or Carson City

The Science of Skin Revision: Why DMK Enzyme Therapy Wins

Discover how DMK Enzyme Therapy goes beyond the facial to revise skin at a cellular level, using the Plasmatic Effect to restore long-term skin health.