Entries by Shauna Morris

Best Restaurants in Reno

From perfect steaks to fresh seafood to gourmet soups, Reno has a delicious dining scene.  With Mother’s Day on the horizon, here are a few of the best restaurants in Reno so you can treat the Family CEO to a lovely brunch or dinner!   Atlantis Steakhouse Experience the attention to detail and art of unsurpassed […]

Fixed-Rate or Adjustable-Rate Mortgage

When shopping for a home loan, the first step is determining which loan type best suits your needs: a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate mortgage. Fixed-Rate Mortgage A fixed-rate mortgage remains unchanged throughout the life of the loan by charging a set interest rate. The payments will be the same each month which makes budgeting easier.  A […]

Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Broker

Mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders often get confused as the same entity; they are not.   The mortgage lender is the financial institution that approves the amount of financing and lends funds with the expectation of repayment. It is wise to shop around before committing to a lender, which is where the mortgage broker comes […]

Why Does A Bunny Have Eggs?

Have you ever wondered how eggs became part of our Easter tradition?  Not only that but why the heck does a magic bunny hide those eggs??  What came first, the bunny or the egg? The Bunny The exact origins of the mythical hare are unclear. A straightforward explanation could be that rabbits, known to be […]

Things To Do Outside in the Reno Area

The spring equinox was on Sunday, March 20th, which marked the first day of spring!  Now that the weather will be getting more agreeable, it’s time to get outside!  Here is a list of fun, free outdoor activities to enjoy with friends and family. HUNTER CREEK TRAIL The Hunter Creek Trail is situated within 20 […]

It’s Almost Time to List Your Home!

The perfect moment to list is just a few weeks away!  If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, there’s a special week quickly approaching that you won’t want to miss! How do we know when that is? Realtor.com® told us in their fourth annual Best Time to Sell Report. According to their […]

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, first-time homebuyers made up 34% of all buyers in 2021, with an average age of 33 years old. This data shows that millennials are still the most prominent home buyer demographic, with 82% of younger millennials and 48% of older millennials being first-time buyers last year. If you’re […]

It’s Not Easy Being Green

On March 17th – if it’s not green, it’s not happenin’!  In the United States, the festivities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day include all things green – green clothes, green party décor, and, of course, green beer.  Today all it takes to make an emerald ale is just a couple of drops of food coloring, but […]

Reno Neon Line District and Workforce Housing

For years, West 4th Street has been falling to the wayside and begging to be fixed up. However, developer, owner, and operator of Jacobs Entertainment, Jeff Jacobs, has a bigger vision than just a renovation or two. Jeff Jacobs’ proposal of The Neon Line District in Downtown Reno is a dynamic, mixed-use entertainment district. This […]

The Benefits of Homebuyers Putting 20% Down

If 2022 is the year to buy a home, congratulations on starting the homebuying journey! Part of the journey, and a large part of it, is assessing finances. One financial aspect homeowners go back and forth between is how much to pay in the down payment. Here are four reasons why homebuyers benefit when they […]