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Sunridge Golf and Recreations Sees Major Increase in Play, Defies National Trends

Sunridge Golf and Recreations is experiencing a major uptick in play and membership since last year, defying a national trend showing a die-off of the sport.

Golf play at Sunridge Golf and Recreations, a more than 20-year-old golf course in Carson City, is up more than thirty percent since June of last year.

“The improvements we have made have been critical,” said General Manager Ken Stotts. “I think our players and community really feel heard and word has gotten out that we are investing in the course and want to make sure we see it to its full potential.”

John Bullis column: Net Investment Income Tax

It is bad enough to pay income tax but Form 8960, Net Investment Income Tax for Individuals, Estates and Trust is an additional amount to pay in certain circumstances.

Buying Versus Renting A Home…That Old Debate

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.

John Bullis Column: Do You Need a Trust or Just a Will?

Each person has an estate. It can be large or small. It includes all of your personal property, money, bank accounts, retirement accounts, insurance policies and real estate that you own.

5 Ways To Protect Your Home While You’re Away On Summer Vacation

Summer is an awesome time of year for many reasons, but one of the best ways to enjoy the seasons is by taking a summer vacation.

Summer is one of the most popular times of the year for vacations (thanks to the kids extended time off from school). But unfortunately, that also means it’s a prime time of year for home invasions and burglaries.

Mac the Naw: Hungry and ready to land, trout fishing runs hot at Tahoe, nearby Sierra lakes

Hello fellow anglers, the weather is great and the fishing is on fire. Speaking of fire, there are some very stringent restrictions to adhere to when venturing out this summer. Campfires are only allowed in designated campgrounds.

Nearly 1.3 Million New Homes Completed In May—The Most In Over A Decade

The housing inventory crisis—which, according to Realtor.com’s recent Housing Shortage Report, is the worst inventory shortage in the United States in over two decades—hasn’t been an easy time for people on the market for a new home. The low inventory and the intense competition for available homes has driven up prices in markets across the country, making it difficult for potential buyers to find and buy property.

Keep tradition alive with a donation to historic Virginia City’s fireworks show

Event Date: 
July 4, 2018 (All day)

Show your support for Virginia City, Nev., by making a patriotic monetary donation to its world-class July Fourth Fireworks Show. Launching from the Silverland Inn & Suites located on E Street and sitting at 6,200 feet, it promises to be one of the region’s longest displays with visibility from nearly anywhere in town.

RE/MAX hot air balloon rides offered this Saturday at Carson City Airport Open House

Event Date: 
June 23, 2018 - 7:30am

RE/MAX Realty Affiliates will once again sponsor hot air balloon rides at the Carson City Airport Open House and Fly In this Saturday, June 23. This is the 8th year RE/MAX has sponsored the event.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority wins prestigious national award for affordable housing program

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.

June Is National Homeownership Month, Here’s An Interesting Take On It

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?

I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: May 19-20

Event Date: 
May 19, 2018 (All day)
May 20, 2018 (All day)

It’s going to be a chili weekend, and that has nothing to do with the weather. The annual Chili on the Comstock Competition takes over the tiny town of Virginia City, including a saloon crawl Saturday and the hilarious ‘Fun with the Runs’ 5K. Families will have a hard time choosing between the Cops and Kids Open House and Safety Fair at the Sheriff’s Office and the ‘Kids to Parks’ Day activities at Silver Saddle Ranch. Keep reading, and I apologize in advance for throwing so many great options your way.

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'Connecting Nevada for a Stronger Economy’ shares Silver State's new economic realities at August conference

Event Date: 
Repeats every 2 weeks until Wed Aug 22 2018 .
August 20, 2018 (All day)

RENO — The Fourth Annual Nevada Economic Development Conference takes a hyper-focused look at Nevada's super-charged business and economic development trends, networks and ideas that are defining the new Nevada economy from Aug. 20-22, 2018 at the Atlantis Casino & Resort in Reno.

The conference theme is ‘Connecting Nevada for a Stronger Economy’ and will provide opportunities for a broad section of professionals to present and share what is happening in a dynamic, changing Nevada economy

John Bullis column: Business entertainment deductions reduced

Effective Jan. 1, 2018, the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced business expense deductions for many types of business entertainment activities to zero.

Living the Good Life in Carson City not for sale, owner says

Living the Good Life Nightclub Bistro and Lounge at 1480 North Carson Street is the house that Gina Rohrer built, and it is not for sale.

Realtor Ginger Easley celebrates 10 years with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates

Realtor Ginger Easley celebrates 10 years with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates. Easley is a 2015-2016 PLATINUM Member, 2010-2016 RE/MAX 100% Club Member and a 10-year member of Buffini & Company, a national real estate referral organization.

Easley serves Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa, Carson City, Wellington, Smith Valley, Dayton, Topaz and Lake Tahoe (NV side only).

Job growth fueling residential expansion in Carson City

The thrust behind a cluster of residential construction projects around Carson City appears to be job growth in the area, local development experts say.

John Bullis column: What is 'Step up in Tax Basis'?

A special tax benefit to save future income taxes is known as the “Step Up in Tax Basis.”

This happens when someone dies and leaves stocks, bonds, personal property and real estate to the heirs.

Carson City's historic Café at Adele's up for sale

Owners Charlie and Karen Abowd are looking toward retirement and have put the restaurant and the real estate up for sale. The restaurant is housed a historic Comstock-era, Mansard-roofed Victorian home built in 1864 and located at 1112 North Carson Street,. "We have been so blessed by the ...

Carson City landmark restaurant Café at Adele’s up for sale

After 40 years of business, the historic Café at Adele’s restaurant is up for sale.

Owners Charlie and Karen Abowd are looking toward retirement and have put the restaurant and the real estate — an historic Comstock-era Mansard-roofed Victorian home built in 1864 — up for sale.

Best valued home projects

For more homeowner information or to find a licensed real estate professional, contact the Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors at 775-885-7200 or http://www.snar.org. The Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors is the voice of real estate in Carson City and the surrounding areas. They are commit ...

Allison MacKenzie Law Firm Accepts Award for Aiding Low-income Rural Nevadans

Kyle A. Winter
S. Jordan Walsh
Kevin Benson

Allison MacKenzie Law Firm accepts Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans (VARN) community service award. The firm has received recognition for providing free, exceptional legal services to low-income rural Nevadans. The VARN Pro Bono Service Awards reception was held at the Supreme Court Rotunda on Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Commercial real estate transactions for week of Jan. 22

The tenant leased approximately 1,125 square feet at Eagle Station shopping center in Carson City. Roxanne Stevenson and Rick Casazza with Colliers International represented the landlord, MGP IX Properties LLC. Industrial. Devin & Son Trucking Co. The tenant leased approximately 50,000 square ...

Dozens line up in Carson City for bargains at new Salvation Army Family Store

The Salvation Army cut the ribbon and opened the doors to its new Family Store at 3320 Research Way in Carson City Thursday morning to an excited crowd eager to see the all-new, to the store and the region, merchandise for sale.

Salvation Army Family Store opens Thursday at new Carson City location

The Salvation Army cuts the ribbon and opens doors to its new Family Store at 3320 Research Way in Carson City this Thursday, Jan. 11, at 9 a.m.

Carson City's Thurman's Ranch House cleared out

After training exercises last month by the Carson City Fire Department, the old Thurman Ranch House, a family and basque style steak house that closed in 2013, is being cleared out.

The building has been unoccupied since closing. Last month the Carson City Fire Department used it for fire training purposes.

The owners of the property, Tim and Joyce Smith, agreed to have the buildings taken down on the property, which is 0.76 acres, according to the property's Real Estate Agent Bruce Robertson.

Certified Home Inspection class series offered at WNC beginning Jan. 8

Event Date: 
January 8, 2018 (All day)

With the arrival of a new year there is an opportunity to start a new career in home inspection at Western Nevada College. Certified Home Inspection courses will be offered on the Carson City campus starting on Monday, Jan. 8, helping prepare an individual for what is necessary to excel in the business.

John Bullis column: Pay Itemized Deductions in 2017

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.

Shaheen Beauchamp Builders completes work on Carson City industrial speculative building

Shaheen Beauchamp Builders has finished construction on what may be the first speculative warehouse building completed in Carson City in nearly a decade. The 28,500-square-foot building, located at 3320 Research Way, has one tenant already moving in and 10,000 square feet still available for lease. The building is completed and ready for quick occupancy.

Trick or Treat? Comstock Mining Reports on the Third Quarter

Comstock Mining, Inc. (CMI) filed its Third Quarter Securities and Exchange Commission financial and business report on October 31, accompanied by a press release and conference call hosted by Comstock’s CEO, Corrado DeGasperis. The Halloween date is appropriate, since “Trick or treat?” is an obvious question to be asking of this company.

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