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This Saturday, northern Nevadans can learn what it takes to become a homeowner as the Nevada Rural Housing Authority will host a seminar that gives potential home buyers the tools needed to navigate the buying process.

One question that pops up constantly from both first-time and seasoned homeowners alike is “When is the best time of year to buy a home?” Potential homeowners want to know the best time of year to get the best home for the lowest price – and ideally, at a time that makes sense for their life.

Join Coffee Connections host Jenny Treece, Advertising/Marketing Director, Carson Now, on Thursday mornings, from 9-10 am, at Rustically Divine, 410 N. Carson St. in Carson City.

Come mingle with other business professionals and people in the community to expand your network and your way of thinking. Space is limited so please RSVP to jenny@carsonnow.org or by text to 970-948-3062. See you soon!

Last month the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office visited a senior citizen for a Caring Neighbors referral. Caring Neighbors is a new program administered by DCSO, where qualified and uniformed volunteers call and visit the seniors in our community.

Dawnyel Ray has been named the new Branch Manager of Greater Nevada Credit Union’s (GNCU) Dayton Branch located at 555 U.S. Highway 50 East, Dayton.

Ray joins GNCU with more than seven years of banking experience, including previous roles as an assistant branch manager and a personal banker. She also has six years of management experience within the car rental business.

“I am looking forward to the opportunity to strengthen and grow our relationships in the Dayton community and to help my new team inspire one another,” Ray said.

HopeFest 8, a fundraiser benefitting cancer patients of Northern Nevada, returned for its eighth year Friday night at the Carson Tahoe Cancer center, but before the fundraiser had even began employees of Carson Tahoe raised $30,000 in the few months leading up to the benefit.

HopeFest8, an annual Carson Tahoe Health Foundation summer music concert fundraiser in support of local cancer patients, returns this Friday, Aug. 24 to Carson City.

Why would someone write an article on buying versus renting a home? What’s in it for the author of the article?
Why would you read one?

What is it you want to hear? Do you just want confirmation and justification for what you already believe and want to do? Or, are you looking to be convinced otherwise?

These are all good questions to ask yourself if you find yourself reading an article on whether it makes more sense to buy a home, or rent a house.

There are “reasons” to buy, and “reasons” to rent.

The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is excited to announce the official date for their annual fundraiser, HopeFest8, in support of local cancer patients.

On June 21, the Carson City Leadership Institute Class of 2018 graduated at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting.

Three staff members from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development have been promoted, Executive Director Paul Anderson announced Wednesday. The staffers are Matthew Moore, Melanie Sheldon and Mariah Heriman.

CARSON CITY – During its 2018 Annual Conference, the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies presented the Nevada Rural Housing Authority with the Single-Family Excellence award in recognition of the Home At Last program.

Are you aware that June is National Homeownership month?

Probably not. Because you’re too busy working to afford the home you live in, whether you rent it or own it.

Why should you care?
If you poke around and read anything you can find about it, you’re being urged to recognize and celebrate the benefits of homeownership.

That seems kind of a weird thing to ask you to do. Do you really have the time or care? What’re you supposed to do, throw a party? Sit alone and contemplate it? Invite some friends out for coffee and chat about it?

Following the financial crisis of 2008, the Obama administration passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act which, in an effort to clean up the mortgage industry, imposed stricter regulations around lending. The legislation completely changed the mortgage industry and made it much more challenging to secure a loan.

The Carson City Senior Center rolled out the welcome mat for its newly refreshed lobby and reception area in a celebration on Tuesday, June 5.

There’s no denying that it’s tough out there for buyers. The inventory shortage has created a market that’s more competitive than normal. As a potential buyer, you might be thinking “I should probably wait until next year to make a move.”

But if you want to get the best deal on a home, you should probably rethink that idea.

According to the most recent US Home Price Insights from CoreLogic, home prices are expected to rise 5.7% year-over-year—meaning a house you might be considering buying today will be 5.7% more expensive if you wait until this time next year to make a purchase.

Yerania (Yette) De Luca, has been appointed as Work-based Learning Coordinator for the Carson City School District. In her position, De Luca will develop, implement, expand and maintain a formal system of work-based learning that promotes school-community partnerships.

Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) has named Rachel Clerico as its Marketing Manager.

CARSON CITY — Greater Nevada Credit Union recently received the Editor's Choice award from BadCredit.org for its commitment to financial education through proactive outreach.

The Carson City School District is asking parents to mark their calendars for Monday, March 5, to register children who will be 5-years-old by Sept. 30, 2018, and eligible for Kindergarten for the coming 2018-2019 school year.

The Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute class of 2018 is reaching out to Carson City community members and businesses to sponsor the lobby renovation of the Carson City Senior Center.

Matthew and Kathleen Feshbach owed IRS a lot of money. In June 2001 they asked IRS to approve their Offer in Compromise to settle their 1999 and 2001 tax debts. They owed almost $2 million for 1999 and another $3.2 million for 2001. They sent IRS a check for $200,000 with their offer to settle for about half of what they owed.

Since we don’t know what the new tax law for 2018 and later will be, it is difficult to decide what to do before 12-31-17. The proposal indicates the Standard Deduction will be increased and the use of Itemized Deductions on Schedule A of form 1040 will be reduced.

Joseph and Anna May got divorced in 2012. The attorney for Anna in the divorce proceedings was Melanie Moffat. In 2015 Joseph May sued attorney Moffat claiming Moffat published part of his 2014 tax return when it was identified as a document in the divorce proceedings.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nevada's 2nd District Congressman Mark Amodei released the following statement after voting in favor Thursday of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a comprehensive plan to reform the nation’s tax system:

The 29th Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute Class of 2018 is off and running and will be learning about our city for the next 8 months.

Will Congress change the tax laws? When will they send the proposed changes to the President? Will he sign it and have the laws changed? I don’t know, but perhaps you should not ‘hold your breath’ waiting for it to happen. Of course the tax laws are too complicated and it is too expensive to prepare the returns.

Robert Fiscalini owned his principal personal residence (his home) in California, but the mortgages from various re-financing and business problems were more than he could pay.

Clinical and Stage Hypnotist Dan Kimm takes his FUNdraising seriously, very seriously. When he heard Mark Lindquist was in desperate need of funds Kimm took an immediate call of action.

Are you ready to buy your first home? Then this mixer is for you! Last First Time Home Buyer Mixer of 2017. Come find out what everyone should know about buying their first home. Lender will be on site to help with pre-approvals. Title and Escrow and Home Insurance Representatives too! The Mimosa's are free and the Real Estate advice is on the house! RSVP to 775-400-6650 to receive a free gift!