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reno: Reno First Time Homebuyers Must Act Fast to Get Tax Credit - 09/08/09 11:30 AM
Reno's first-time home buyers will need to act fast and take action in the next few weeks to qualify for the Federal First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit. The federal tax credit is part of the stimulus package passed earlier this year and it has been a great success nationwide. Thousands of first-time home buyers have taken advantage of the $8,000 one time tax credit. But, if you are going to be among these smart home buyers, you will need to act fast as the tax credit is soon to expire.
Escrow must close on or before November 30.
November 30, 2009 … (2 comments)
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reno: Historic V&T Railroad Line Reopens - 08/17/09 12:38 PM
The historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad (V&T Railroad) line reopened this weekend. The inaugural ride was attended by Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, State Senator Bill Raggio (R-Reno) and other dignitaries on Friday. The official opening to the public on Saturday (August 15) was sold out. As in the days of old, the line runs from between Virginia City and Carson City.
The famous Comstock rail line was once known as the "Queen of the Short Lines" and ran between Virginia City and Carson City, as well as between Carson City and Reno. After the silver mines played out, the Virginia City-Carson … (1 comments)
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reno: Washoe County Gives First Time Buyers Down Payment Assistance - 08/10/09 05:12 PM
The Washoe County HOME Consortium (WCHC) has announced two new down payment assistance programs for first-time home buyers. One of the biggest challenges to would-be homeowners is saving up the money needed for a down payment. However, if you are saving money to purchase a home in the future, you may be able to take advantage of one of these programs now.
Both the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and the HOME Program will grant qualifying first-time homebuyers a loan up to $20,000 to be used to as a down payment. There are many similarities in the programs and some major differences.
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reno: It's a Multi-Cultural Weekend in Reno - 07/20/09 06:33 PM
No need to travel to Hawaii this summer. You can enjoy all the wonderful aspects of the Polynesian culture right here in Reno this weekend (July 24-26). The Pacific Island Festival is another element of Reno’s Artown Festival 2009 to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The 11th Annual Pacific Island Festival is being sponsored by the Silver Legacy and the Pacific Exchange. As part of the Artown Festival, many of the events will be free to the public. The festival will feature Polynesian music and dance that includes a Heiva i Reno Tahitian Dance Competition. As with any festival, there … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno's Artown Festival 2009 - 07/06/09 05:56 PM
The National Endowment For The Arts has named Reno's Artown Festival as the largest and one of the most diverse festivals in the nation. The Artown Festival has added a new day to the calendar. The Festival which began last Wednesday (July 1) will continue until July 32! On traditional calendars, July 32 is actually August 1st. For a full 32 days, the Festival will present over 400 events to celebrate cultural diversity and the arts in Reno. The Artown Festival began in 1996 with an impressive 30,000 people in attendance. Over 350,000 are expected to attend the various events this year. Artists and … (0 comments)
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reno: New Whitewater Park at Rock Park in Sparks - 06/23/09 01:09 PM
Some of the best kayaking spots in the world are within a one or two hour drive of Reno. But you don't really have to drive that far to enjoy kayaking and the whitewater of the Truckee River. Now, you can traverse the whitewater of the Truckee River in downtown Reno and along the I-80 corridor in Sparks.
America's Adventure Place Whitewater Parks:
* Truckee River Whitewater Park at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno * Whitewater Park at Rock Park in Sparks
Rock Park in Sparks has undergone an extreme makeover and the results are fantastic. The 4.49 acre park now … (0 comments)
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reno: Buy Now in Reno - Interest Rates Are Rising - 06/15/09 12:49 PM
Buy now or pay later is where the real estate market is heading now. This is especially true in light of the rapid rise of interest rates in the past few weeks. According to a RealtyTimes.com report, sales in the Western Region show that prices are flat. David McCarthy, CEO of Research Services, says that, when a market goes flat, the bottom of the market has been reached. When the bottom of the market is reached, prices will then begin their upward climb. * Interest rates are up and this has a much more dramatic affect on home buyers than the … (0 comments)
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reno: Good News! Reno Real Estate is in Recovery! - 06/02/09 03:21 PM
Good news everyone! It appears that the Reno real estate market is in recovery. Real estate has seen bad markets before, as has the Greater Reno-Tahoe area. The real estate market was not a bottomless pit at that time and it is not a bottomless pit now. As a matter of fact, things are looking better with each passing month. In my March blog post Reno Near the Bottom of the Market, I made the statement that "there are indications locally and nationally that the housing market is on the mend and the bottom of the market is in sight". I also stated … (0 comments)
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reno: Bike to Work - Free Java and Pancakes - 05/11/09 04:23 PM
May is National Bike Month, May 11-15 is National Bike to Work Week and this Friday (May 15) is National Bike to Work Day. Biking to work and school promotes a lifestyle that is more conducive to our environment. It also promotes a lifestyle that is healthier for you. Biking to work and school is also a lifestyle that benefits your pocket. Foot power is relatively free compared to fossil fuel. National Bike to Work Day is being celebrated and supported by many in Reno this year. Several local businesses are offering a free cup of java to those who stop by and show … (0 comments)
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reno: A Walk in the Garden - Washoe Honors Public Garden Day - 05/05/09 10:58 AM
Spring is a beautiful time for a leisurely walk in the park. This Friday (May 8th) has been set aside as the nation's first National Public Garden Day. Washoe County is proud of its public gardens at the Wilbur D. May Center and the county would like to show it off to you in honor of National Public Garden Day. The county is offering a very special treat to the public. It will be conducting free guided tours through the Arboretum starting at 9 am on Friday only. Tours will be available on the hour, every hour, through noon (last tour). The … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno Pops and the World of Dance - 04/27/09 04:20 PM
Music and magic will be yours to enjoy this Saturday (May 2nd) during Reno's Pops Orchestra performance at the UNR campus in the ballroom of the Joe Crowley Student Union Building. The Pops will be presenting a free performance beginning at 7 p.m. The University's Ballroom Club, the Pinkerton Dance Academy and The Never Enough Ballroom dancers will perform to the music of the Pops Orchestra. Dancers will perform the various dances from around the world, including the intriguing tango, the romantic waltz, the magic of ballet and the vibrations of belly dancing. To top off the evening, the magic of the dance will … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno's Earth Day - 04/20/09 04:39 PM
Yesterday, there were several workshops at Reno's Earth Day event in Idyllwild Park demonstrating each individual's green power. Green power is also an issue that the state of Nevada is taking seriously. The state of Nevada currently holds the most aggressive energy plan for renewable energy in the nation. Only 26 other states and Washington DC have a renewable portfolio in place. Nevada's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) dictates that solar energy will supply at minimum 1% of the state's total energy use. Nevada Energy is working diligently to go above and beyond the RPS. NV Energy supplies energy to the Reno-Sparks area … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno is Aces - 04/13/09 03:54 PM
The big historic day is almost here. History will be made in Reno on Friday, April 17th at 6:05 pm, when the first pitch will bethrown at the Aces' state-of-the-art stadium and playing field. The Aces, Reno's Triple A baseball team, will be playing their first home game to a sold out crowd! The Aces will be playing against the Salt Lake Bees. Friday's game will begin a series of eight games to be played on the home field. The Reno Aces are the region's first Tripe-A team. The team is part of the Pacific Coast League. The Pacific Coast League is made of up … (1 comments)
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reno: Reno's Animal Ark - Up Close and Personal - 04/06/09 03:45 PM
The Animal Ark is located just a few minutes outside of downtown Reno. Here, you can enjoy an up close and personal view of the Reno-Tahoe area's wildlife. The Animal Ark is not a zoo. Instead, it can be compared to the legendary Noah's Ark, a refugee for animals. The Animal Ark is a 38-acre wildlife sanctuary and nature center. The Animal Ark founders, Diana and Aaron Hiibel, care for local wild animals that can no longer survive in their natural environment. Among the animals who receive perpetual sanctuary at Animal Ark are desert tortoises, a barn owl, foxes, wolves and a … (0 comments)
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reno: Stimulating Reno Airport - 03/30/09 03:54 PM
The Reno Tahoe International Airport will be receiving funds from the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The airport will receive an approximate $2.2 million in stimulus funds which will be used for Phase 12 of the airport's reconstruction project. Heidi Berthold, Reno Tahoe International Airport spokeswoman, reports that the funds should create anywhere from 80 to 100 new jobs. New jobs will be created for contractors, suppliers and vendors. Work is expected to begin this summer on the ramp area apron. The apron is the area where airplanes pull up to the terminals for passengers to board and exit the planes. … (0 comments)
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reno: Reno Near the Bottom of the Market? - 03/09/09 01:37 PM
Reno and other areas of the nation may be reaching the bottom of the market. The key to the market now is not the foreclosure rate, but consumer confidence. Although, nationwide, the delinquency rate is the highest since 1972, the foreclosure rate remained flat for the last three quarters of 2008. The delinquency rate is now being attributed to the economy rather than sub-prime loans. The delinquency rate is the number of homeowners who have missed one or more payments (approximately 11% of all mortgage loans). The foreclosure rate is the number of homes which were foreclosed on by the lender (3.3%). Housing … (1 comments)
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reno: Reno's New Senior Center - 03/02/09 10:56 AM
The newly expanded Center for Active Seniors was officially opened on Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor Bob Cashill and City Council member Jessica Sferazza were on hand for the ceremonies. The Senior Center is located at the Neil Road Recreation Center (3925 Neil Road) in Miguel Ribera Park in southeast Reno. The facility also houses the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows and a Reno Police Department satellite office. The center has been expanded and features a bright and airy design. The circular lobby offers free internet service. The center also offers a specially designed seniors fitness center, a gymnasium and … (0 comments)
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reno: Washoe County's Citizens Police Academy - 02/23/09 06:31 PM
The Reno, Sparks and Washoe County's Citizens Police Academy registration deadline is this week, February 28. Classes will begin on March 5 (Thursday) at 6:00 p.m at the Regional Public Safety Training Center. Participants will learn how local law enforcement is trained and how that training translates in the operations of law enforcement in our community. The Reno and Sparks Police Departments and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office will explain the mission and goals of their departments. Information will be provided about repeat offenders, gang activity and second offender units. Participants in the Citizens Police Academy will receive training in various aspects of … (0 comments)
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reno: Funds Approved to Help Stabilize Reno's Real Estate Market - 02/16/09 01:57 PM
Last week, the Reno City Council approved $4.5 million in funding to help stabilize Reno's real estate market. Three weeks ago, I told you in my blog, Reno and Sparks To Buy Foreclosed Homes, that the City of Reno and Sparks would be purchasing homes in an attempt to stabilize home values. The agreement reached between the Reno Housing Authority and the City Council is the next step. The federal funds will be received through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and will be allocated to the Washoe County HOME Consortium. The City of Reno will purchase and rehabilitate foreclosed homes in three neighborhoods. The rehabilitated … (1 comments)
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reno: Reno's Off the Beaten Path Valentine's Day - 02/09/09 01:58 PM
Reno offers many opportunities to make your Valentine's Day special. There are casino get-aways, spas, champagne dinners and entertainment. However, if you are looking for something off the beaten path and different this year, I have a few suggestions. Unique pet-themed Valentine cards are being offered by the Nevada Humane Society at 2825 Longley Lane. The cards were designed and made by local scouts and no two are alike. The card feature photos of pets which are available for adoption and are being offered at a special price of two for $5.00. You can purchase them any day this week between the hours … (0 comments)
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