Reno, NV

The monthly Riverwalk Merchants Wine Walk in Reno is all about the Holiday Sip and Shop this Saturday, November 21st from 2-5pm. This popular event takes place along the Truckee River and its neighboring streets in the downtown Reno area. For only $20 per person with a valid ID, you receive an ID bracelet, a wine glass and a map showing you which Riverwalk merchants participate in the Reno Wine Walk. With this bracelet, you can sample any wine you wish at the stores of your choice, providing they participate, of course. Feel free to browse through the cafes, shops and more while enjoying your own private wine tasting. There are drawings for a wide variety of great prizes from local Reno merchants. Participation in this event helps local Reno charities as well. Since this event tends to draw large crowds, you should leave the strollers and pets at home. Parking is available at any one of the public lots shown on the Riverwalk Merchants Wine Walk parking map. For more info, please contact Donna Quante at 775-825-9255 or visit the Reno Riverwalk District's website. Come out for a fun, safe way to sample some of our local Reno flavor.

Charlene Hamilton, your Reno relocation specialist

The Worker, Home Ownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended and expanded the home buyer tax credit through 2010.

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of $8000

• The credit has been extended to cover sales from January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010.
• A binding executed contract prior to April 30, 2010 will qualify for the credit as long as it closes by June 30, 2009.
• Income limits for single taxpayers is $125,000 until January 1, 2010 and $75,000 from January 1, 2010 to April 30 , 2010.
• Income limits for married taxpayer filing jointly is $225,000 until January 1, 2010 and $150,000 from January 1, 2010 until April 30, 2010.
• The property must be a primary residence and the buyer must not have owned a property within the past three years.

Move Up Home Buyer Tax Credit of $6500

• Property must be purchased as a principal residence. No investment properties.
• The credit has been extended to cover sales from January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010.
• A binding executed contract prior to April 30, 2010 will qualify for the credit as long as it closes by June 30, 2009.
• Married filing separately can only claim $3250.

Learn more at Home Buyer Tax Credit.

Don't miss the opportunity to buy in this market. Reduced prices and record low interest rates there has never been a better time to buy. Ask your Realtor for more information.

As Veteran's Day approaches tomorrow, my family is especially touched by the tributes to those that have and are protecting our country. Thank you to everyone that sent there concerns and inquiries during last week's horrific events!

My son-in-law Nate is stationed in Texas. I was out with clients showing houses totally unaware of the developing tragedy at Fort Hood when I received the first call from my step mom. She asked in a panic, "Where's Nate? Is he OK?" Since he was on leave visiting us here in Northern Nevada, I laughed and said, "he was sitting on my coach watching TV when I left this morning, why?" She proceeded to give me sketchy details about a mass shooting in Texas, at the time she was not sure where, only that it had been on an Army base.

Nate and my daughter Kelly had been at a movie with their phones off so they were shocked when returning home they turned on their cells to find over 20 messages each. As we all tuned in to hear what was happening, we soon discovered with relief that the shootings did not occur at Nate's home base of Fort Bliss.

That relief was quickly replaced by a terrible sadness and empathy for those families affected. The entire Army family has been deeply wounded, and Nate's squad felt a disconcerting uneasiness, since they had just been through the processing center last week in preparation for their coming deployment.

Yesterday, Nate left Reno to head back to Texas. His unit leaves for somewhere in Iraq next week. I helplessly watched my daughter say goodbye to her husband whom she is unlikely to see for a year or so. I can only pray for his and every other military personnel's safety, abroad and here at home!

The debt we owe to all that serve should not be remembered only one or two days a year, but tomorrow, try and take a moment and really think about the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of all branches of the military. And give thanks!

New homes for sale in Reno Nevada ~Come Home To Grand Summit Development!

Grand Summit is a Silverwing Development located in a fabulous northwest Reno community just off Interstate 80 and Robb Drive. Grand Summit offers new construction homes starting in the mid $200,000's and resales homes starting in the high $100,000's.

This residential community consists of approximately 80 single family homes. There are three floor plans to choose, one single story and two homes are two story. The size range in size from 1,500 to 2,128 square feet. The exterior of each home is stucco.

This community is located near the Rainbow Ridge Park and has easy access to the freeway and is close to shopping and many eateries. School aged children will attend schools located in the Washoe County School District: Elementary ~Sarah Winnemucca, Middle ~ Billinghurst, High ~ McQueen High School.

There are several homes listed for sale in the Northern Nevada Multiple Listing Service. The homes that are listed for sale start at $185,000 and go up in price. For a complete list of available homes for immediate occupancy call me or email me. (resale or new construction).

New Homes in Reno Nevada ~ Grand Summit Development