After retirement it is important to make your retirement funds last. There is a new type of annuity called a Quality Longevity Annuity Contract, or QLAC (pronounced “cue-lack”). This type of annuity allows you to put away money now and save the payments for retirement. If you invest your money in a longevity annuity that…

2015 is slowly drawing to a close, and now is the time to prep for your 2016 taxes. A lot of people wait until the spring to even think about their taxes, then don’t feel prepared when April arrives. The end of 2015 is the time to be proactive about your taxes and plan for…

UBER is back in Reno, and this time it’s here to stay. To all the eager Reno-ites that downloaded the Uber app in hopes of finding a ride home, the time has come! Whether you are heading downtown, catching a flight at Reno-Tahoe International airport, or just needing a safe ride home, Uber has got you covered.…

Young women are propelling change within the golf world. It is no secret that the sport of golf has been in decline and there are many aspects of the sport that some blame, from cost to attitude and traditions. Even with Jordan Speith, Jason Day and Rory McIlroy topping PGA Tour charts, equipment sales are…

In Parc Forêt at Montrêux, our sloped lots are perfect for our walkout floor plans! In any real estate market there are oddly shaped lots that some builders and architects just don’t know what to do with. This is where the creatives get to play. Oddly shaped or steeply sloped lots are a goldmine for the…

Supporting parents as well as children can be a monetary strain, but it doesn’t mean you can’t retire on time. The “sandwich generation” are adults that are supporting adult (possibly college-age) children as well as aging (possibly sick) parents, and make up about 15 percent of middle-aged adults. This generation is in for some tough…

Burning Man is over, but there are still many things to do on the playa. Burning Man is one of Northern Nevada’s most known-for annual events. The Playa’s spectacular art scene, amazing music, and unique fashions make it something to return for again and again. However, this event is very clearly not for everyone and if Burning…

Reno’s brewing scene is catching eyes and taste-buds all across the country. For those of you living on Mars these days, Reno is pretty great. As a town and a community we have come so far and have changed the entire dynamic of the city from one of gambling and quickie divorces to one that…

It might be too late to get your landscaping design up to par for 2015, but it’s the perfect time to plan for 2016. As summer 2015 draws to a close, we have fingers crossed that this winter comes with every bit of precipitation that it’s hyped up to! This would make for a fantastic…

When going to an open house, it can be easy to get caught up in the perfect staging: stay focused. Open houses with their pristine and exact staging can be an exciting and over-whelming process for those looking to purchase a new home. From perfectly scrunched pillows to expertly trimmed landscaping, it is important to…