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Relocation Guide: The Benefits of Moving to a College Town

March 26, 2021/in Reno Relocation Information /by Shauna Morris

Colleges have been known to strengthen the towns they’re a part of and draw in residents with no affiliation to the university. Reno takes great pride in its proximity to the oldest college in the state. The University of Nevada, Reno plays a big role in the city’s identity and offers a variety of benefits to those moving to a college town.

1. Active Sport Scene

Sports lovers will have their pick of sporting events to attend, and admission fees to a college game are much more affordable than what you’ll pay for a major league game. From football to basketball and baseball, the University of Nevada, Reno is home to great athletes and great sports facilities. You won’t want to miss a game. For baseball lovers, you can also catch a Reno Aces game!

2. Unique Dining Options

College towns are known for offering a variety of dining options to meet everyone’s tastes. You may have trouble choosing a place to grab a bite to eat or keeping up with the latest restaurants opening their doors in the area.

3. Ongoing Community Events

The university offers a variety of events for students, but they also host events for the community. You can find events that benefit local nonprofits, homecoming events, theater performances, singing and dancing showcases, and more.

4. Diverse Demographic

Universities recruit students, staff, and faculty from all over the globe. UNR also has a great study abroad program, which contributes to a community full of people from all walks of life. The college opens residents up to experience a variety of cultures and cultural events.

5. Healthy Job Market

Businesses and corporations often find that college towns have a healthy pool of talented and educated employees to pull from, making it enticing to open up shop in the community. Reno has drawn in businesses large and small for those exact reasons. The university itself also produces a variety of career opportunities.

These are just a few of the benefits of moving to a college town. Besides ample educational opportunities, the University of Nevada, Reno is just another facet to what makes the Biggest Little City in the World a wonderful place to call home. Contact the David Morris Group to learn more about living in a college town as well as why relocating to Reno may be a good fit for you. We’re always happy to share our knowledge of the area and the real estate market!

Growing University Enrollment Leads to Big Decisions About Student Housing

February 21, 2020/in Uncategorized /by Shauna Morris

Reno continues to undergo a series of changes that have skewed how residents, tourists, and families view the city. One of the most important changes includes the University of Nevada, Reno, and being labeled a “college town.” Year after year, the number of students enrolling in the university grows and so do the number of people calling Reno home, business coming to give the growing workforce sustainable careers, and changes to how the community is perceived.

Currently, there’s a need for extra student housing for the 2020-2021 school year, and recently the University of Nevada, Reno, has come to an agreement with surrounding residential buildings on ways that they can help house the students. Canyon Flats and Uncommon Reno are to residential buildings that will house over 800 students and residential staff in the coming academic school year.

While Argenta Hall is still under construction and not set to reopen until August of 2021, Nye Hall will reopen August of 2020 and will have over 500 beds to house students. Housing options are important for anyone looking to make a move, including those that are coming to Reno for higher education. Students will have the option to choose between Great Basin Hall, Peavine Hall, The Nevada Living Learning Community, Juniper Hall, Manzanita Hall, Canada Hall, Sierra Hall, Nye Hall, and now Canyon Flats and Uncommon Reno.

Canyon Flats and Uncommon Reno will have some great amenities, including live-in academic mentors to help tutor students in any troublesome courses, full-size washer and dryer in each unit, and large common areas. The newest student housing options are located close to campus and will have the same security measures that the other residence halls benefit from.

Reno has yet to stop evolving with the changes, and if you’re curious about how Reno’s culture, housing market, and population have changed over the years, we’re happy to give you a glimpse into Reno’s strong past, present, and future. There are so many benefits to being labeled a college town, and we love being a part of a community with such a growing and beloved university at the heart of the city. Give the David Morris Group a call for any and all of your Reno questions at (775) 828-3292.

Reno Homes Making Room for UNR

October 23, 2019/in Reno-Sparks Real Estate /by Shauna Morris

The Gateway District is a historic neighborhood in Reno and is bordered by Interstate 80, Ninth Street, Virginia Street, and Evans Avenue. This means that the Gateway District is close to the entrance of the University of Nevada, Reno’s campus and the perfect location for the university to set their sights for expansion.

UNR has already begun tearing down eight homes in the area as part of the plan to make room for academic buildings and a parking garage. For anyone driving down Center Street, metal fences and bulldozers can be seen in preparation for the project. One house has already been razed, and three more are scheduled to follow shortly.

Before 2019 is over, the demolition portion of the project should be completed, but the timeline could change depending on permit approvals. Center and Lake streets are rife with demolition currently and will be seeing a lot of construction in the next couple of months.

To keep the project moving, a design for a parking garage located in the University Gateway Precinct is underway. With student and faculty growth multiplying, there’s a large demand for more parking spaces close to the campus. The Gateway Precinct parking garage will add an additional 720 to 1,000 parking spots in a desirable location at the south end of campus. The current design shows the parking garage is an eight-story, 250,000 square-foot structure to be completed fall of 2021.

That’s not the only design that the university has been working on though. There are also specs for a new multi-story College of Business building located in the University Gateway Precinct underway. The building will house the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship, the Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Dean’s office, and a Student Success Center, as well as auditoriums, classrooms, offices, specialty lab spaces, retail, and supporting functions. This project is a little farther off as it’s projected that construction won’t begin until the summer of 2021, with completion happening in the summer of 2023.

If you’re curious about what the university’s expansion could mean for your home’s value and your neighborhood, give our team a call! We’re happy to give you some insight into the real estate market, and should you be thinking of buying or selling a home, we’re always here to make the transition as stress-free as possible.

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