• How to Use Your VA Loan to Buy a Fixer-Upper in Reno,Shannon Root

    How to Use Your VA Loan to Buy a Fixer-Upper in Reno

    Buying a home that needs a little love can be a smart way to stretch your housing budget, especially in Reno where move-in-ready homes can come with premium price tags. The good news? Your VA loan can work for you here,  if you understand the process. 1 | Know what the VA will and won’t allowThe VA

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  • 5 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them),Shannon Root

    5 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

    Buying your first home is exciting until the process starts to feel like learning a foreign language. Here are five mistakes I see all the time and how to dodge them like a pro. Not getting pre-approved early.You’ll lose leverage and waste time. Know your budget first. Focusing on looks, not locatio

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  • Reno vs. Sparks: Which Is the Better Fit for First-Time Buyers?,Shannon Root

    Reno vs. Sparks: Which Is the Better Fit for First-Time Buyers?

    It’s the question every local buyer asks: should I buy in Reno or Sparks? Both are amazing, but they have different personalities — like siblings who share DNA but not playlists. Reno:Vibe: Trendy, active, a little artsy.Pros: Closer to downtown, the riverwalk, and nightlife.Cons: Prices are higher,

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