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Reno Welcomes Pioneers of All Kinds

January 15, 2020/in Uncategorized /by Shauna Morris

Nevada has a rich background of being a land of opportunity for many hoping to strike it rich and make their name on the world, but Reno’s story has continued to evolve over the years. The city continues to be the place where prospectors and pioneers set their sights to introduce new changes, ideas, and conversations. Why is that?

Well, for starters, our city has a growing university that continues to educate a talented workforce in a variety of majors. Nearly three-quarters of the University of Nevada, Reno graduates stay in the city to take on new careers and start their own families.

With the open-minded environment and building excitement behind new opportunities, Reno continues to be a place where entrepreneurship thrives. If you have an idea, you’re likely to find a large group of mentors, volunteers, and team members to help you get your business off the ground. Some of the local entrepreneurship groups include 1 Million Cups Reno, Association of Motivated Professionals Meetup, and Northern Nevada SCORE Meetup for Small Business Owners.

There are also many established companies that continue to look for talent that can take their businesses to the next level. Microsoft, Tesla, Switch, and Apple are just some of the large names you’ll find employing several of the Reno residents. If you’re hoping to sell your latest innovation to a tech giant, the University of Nevada Innevation Center is the perfect hot spot for you.

The best part of the city is that with all of the attractions and activities that we have to offer, you’ll always have a wonderful work-life balance. When life gets a little too stressful, or you need to get the creative juices flowing again, be sure to hit up the great restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries or get outdoors and find a new hiking or biking trail to explore.

Reno will forever be a place for free-spirited thinkers, doers, and movers. If you have big dreams of starting your own business and being a leading pioneer in your industry, make Reno your headquarters. With that in mind, if you’re looking for a home with a dedicated office to help you begin your journey as a CEO, give the David Morris Group a call at (775) 828-3292.

10 Fun Facts About the Reno Area

November 27, 2019/in Uncategorized /by Shauna Morris

There’s a lot to love about Reno, but how much do you know about the Biggest Little City? We bet there are some things that may even come as a surprise to the residents that have been living in Reno for years. Check out 10 fun facts about the Reno area and learn something new about our beloved town!

Reno has repeatedly been named one of the 10 sunniest cities in the United States and usually averages more than 300 days of sunshine every year.
When compared to other ski towns in North America, the Reno Tahoe area has the highest number of ski resorts scattered throughout its short distance.
Lake Tahoe covers 191 square miles and is so deep that you could stand the Empire State Building in it and not see its top.
Sparks hosts the largest rib cookoff in the country. While the rib cookoff is one of our favorite summer events, it also draws in hundreds of thousands of people year after year and serves more than 240,000 pounds of ribs, making it the largest in the United States.
Blue jeans were born in Reno. Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss partnered to meet the demand for sturdier pants, and it was the start of creating the favorite pair of jeans hanging in your closet today.
The largest free hot air ballooning event in the world happens to be the Great Reno Balloon Race! With close to a hundred balloons coming to participate every year, it brings in over 100,000 people to check out the shows, races, and festivities throughout the weekend of the event.
Reno has been a Tree City USA for 28 years, which means that the community has made strides to manage and expand its public trees in order to benefit and protect the environment.
A number of films, TV shows, and music videos have been filmed in the Reno area. Some of the most notable movies include The Misfits, Pink Cadillac, and Sister Act.
In 2014, Reno hosted 550 people playing checkers in order to win the world record for the most people playing checkers at one time.
Before starting his illustrious career as a world-renowned author, Mark Twain worked as a reporter for the Territorial Enterprise in Virginia City for several years.

These 10 fun facts about the Reno area are just many of the reasons that we love to call this vibrant city home! If you or someone you know is looking for a team to help buy or sell a home in the Biggest Little City, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (775) 828-3292.

Reno Becomes a Hub for Entrepreneurs and Remote Moguls

November 6, 2019/in Reno-Sparks Businesses, Uncategorized /by Shauna Morris

It’s becoming more and more common to hear of people working from home, and as that trend expands, so does the number of entrepreneurs starting their own businesses and looking for spaces to house them and their employees while they’re in the startup face. Seeing this need for a startup haven, the idea for Reno Hive was built.

The Reno Hive is the latest coworking space to open in downtown Reno and features 5,000 square feet of Class A office space. Located in the Arlington Towers, the office includes 2,000 square feet for community space, six cubicles, six offices, and two state-of-the-art video conference rooms.

With the increase of homegrown startups making the venture to become successful businesses on top of the nearly 100 companies that have relocated or expanded to Reno-Sparks in the last three years, the timing for a new coworking space couldn’t have been better.

The Reno Hive didn’t just want to be a standard coworking space, though. They took it a step further and used innovative technology that offers some great amenities to those using the space. With meditation pods, hammock chairs, community bikes, and float tanks coming soon, Reno Hive appeals to a wide audience.

Membership includes access to the meditation pod, float tanks, coffee, printing, high-speed internet, conference rooms, community bikes, free parking, and 24/7 availability in case you decide to burn the midnight oil!

The coworking membership is $250 per month, while semi-private offices and cubicles run about $450 per month. For businesses that aren’t looking for a ton of space to host as the headquarters while they get the company off the ground, this is a great choice. For those in the creative industry looking for a place with great energy and unrestricted wi-fi access, you’re sure to see some great ideas come to life here.

We look forward to seeing what new innovations and companies will come out of Reno Hive as well as how the coworking spaces evolve to encourage people to use their buildings. It’s a time of growth in Reno, and we’re happy to give our insights into what changes like this will mean for the area. Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions about the Reno-Sparks area.

Preparing for the Tahoe Ski Season

October 7, 2019/in Reno Events and Activities, Uncategorized /by Shauna Morris

The first day of fall may have just passed, but with some of the first flurries being seen at Mt. Rose, people are already talking about the upcoming ski season. After receiving 493 inches at Mt. Rose and 623 inches of snow at Sugar Bowl Resort during the 2018 – 2019 season, it’s easy to see why there would be rumblings and rumors of what the 2019 – 2020 season holds for skiers and snowboarders alike. For a look at when the resorts around the area will be opening up for the season, check out the list below:

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe – October 25
As Reno’s go-to resort, Mt. Rose has put in a ton of money into bettering their ticketing system as well as their snow machines. $1.5 million was invested in on-mountain improvements, so check them out for yourself.

Boreal Mountain – November 8
Boreal has made a ton of updates that will allow them to offer hands-free ticketing and make checking in and getting on the lifts easier than ever. If you’re ever up near Donner Summit, be sure to check out these slopes!

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows – November 15
Time is of the essence, which is why Squaw Valley put in a $10 million Treeline Cirque chairlift to get skiers and riders to their destination faster than ever.

Heavenly Mountain – November 22
If you have an open Sunday, you’ll want to head to the resort straddling the Nevada and California border. With the amazing deals they offer for guests staying Sundays, you may just have to call into work on Monday.

Northstar California – November 22
Take a bite out of Northstar! This resort just outside of Lake Tahoe offers some great cuisine with an updated pub-style menu. Put in some time on the slopes and at the dinner table.

Kirkwood Mountain – November 27
If you like to go off the beaten path, ask about Expedition: Kirkwood. You’re sure to grab some great skills and explore some of the areas that aren’t open to just anyone.

Sugar Bowl Resort – November 29
Phase one of a large project to clean up the terrain and produce better snow has just wrapped. It’s part of a multi-year, $8 million project, so it’ll be interesting to see what this season has in store for visitors.

Diamond Peak – December 12
Put the snow quality at Diamond Peak to the test! The resort has added a new PistenBully 400 ParkPro snowcat and is unleashing four new TechnoAlpin TR8 snow guns to ensure everyone has a great season.

Tahoe Donner – December 13
Tahoe Donner is a classic and a great pit stop for anyone in and around Truckee to visit!

We hope you’re prepping your snowboards, and practicing your form, because it’s sure to be a great season. Stay safe out there, and if you or someone you know are looking to buy or sell a home, give our team a call!

Don’t Stress Over Moving

September 5, 2019/in Uncategorized /by Shauna Morris

Moving is never a fun experience. Sure, the thought of starting fresh and making a new space feel like home is exciting, but the process of boxing up your things and coordinating with movers is exhausting. We’ve all been there, but we have some tips on how you can make the move a little easier.

Good things come in twos – You may have heard that it’s best to begin planning for your move two months before the big day and get packing two weeks before. We’re here to tell you that this is the best way to take the stress out of your move. It’s common to want to procrastinate, but when you stretch the process and give yourself little tasks to tackle each day, you’re more likely to enjoy the process.

Make a list of everything you need to take care of – There’s a ton to do before the big move, and if you’re not careful, something can slip through the cracks. Make a checklist of everything you need to do. Include everything from updating your billing address to getting utilities and internet services set up in your new place and canceled in your old one.

Pack room by room – It’s easiest to begin packing up your home room by room, and be sure you label everything. Trust us, you won’t remember which “kitchen stuff” box has the blender that you need to have ready for your morning smoothies, so mark down the room and some of the important things that are in the box.

Measure your furniture – Not every home is created equal. You’ll want to make sure that your current furniture will fit in your new home. Look at the floorplan and begin preparing where items will go in your home. Your future self will thank you if you can drastically reduce the time it takes to unpack your home.

We know that moving can be a whirlwind of activity and it’s a big decision on whether you should pack up and find a new place to put down roots. If you ever need help weighing the pros and cons of selling your home or are curious about the homes currently on the market, give our team a call! We’re here to help in any way we can.

Reno Welcomes Pioneers of All Kinds

10 Fun Facts About the Reno Area

Reno Becomes a Hub for Entrepreneurs and Remote Moguls

Preparing for the Tahoe Ski Season

Don’t Stress Over Moving

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