Jordan Ames's Blog Posts

Buying a fixer upper has always been a tried and true way to get into real estate.Buy the ugly house. Put some money into it. Build sweat equity. End up with something worth more than you paid.That

Here's your September 2026 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients!

Buying or selling real estate is exciting, but it also involves something that attracts scammers: large amounts of money changing hands.Unfortunately, criminals have become increasingly

A major milestone in U.S. housing policy has officially arrived.The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) has become law after passing Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Here's your July 2026 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients! I've worked with

                Written and originally hosted on WhereToLiveInReno.com/BlogHousing affordability has been one of the biggest conversations in real estate for

                   Written and originally hosted on WhereToLiveInReno.com/BlogThe Truth Most Buyers and Sellers Don't RealizeIf you've ever bought

                   Written and originally hosted on WhereToLiveInReno.com/BlogIf you’re thinking about buying a home, especially for the first

Here's your June 2026 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients! I've worked with

If your home has been on the market for a week (or even a few weeks) without an offer, it’s easy to start asking tough questions.“Did we price it wrong?” “Is something wrong

One of the most common questions buyers and sellers ask is:“How long does it actually take?”The short answer most people hear is “about 30–45 days.”That’s only

Here's your May 2026 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients! I've

Winter in Northern Nevada can be tough on a home.Between freezing temperatures, high winds, snow, and a dry climate, your property takes more wear than you might realize. Spring isn’t just

If you’ve spent any time in Incline Village, you know the beaches are a huge part of what makes the community special.There’s also a major project underway that’s going to impact

Here's your April 2026 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients! I

With everything happening in the world — economic uncertainty, global conflict, and constantly changing interest rates — it’s completely reasonable to wonder:“Should I wait

It’s one of the most common questions in real estate:Should I rent or buy?And the honest answer is — it depends.Despite what headlines, social media, or well-meaning friends may suggest,

Here's your March 2026 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients! I

If you’re thinking about buying a home — whether for the first time or for the first time in many years — it’s normal to feel a mix of excitement and uncertainty.Between

For years, buyers have heard or been told they need 20% down to purchase a home. While that used to be more common, it’s not a requirement for most buyers today.In fact, waiting years to save

Buying a brand-new home is exciting. Fresh finishes, modern layouts, energy efficiency—it all sounds pretty straightforward. Many buyers assume that because the home is new and the builder has

If you’re considering buying a home in Incline Village you’ll hear the term IVGID very quickly. And if you don’t fully understand what it is, you might miss one of the biggest

Here's your February 2026 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients!'

The Reno City Council has officially approved a new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, expanding where and how Reno homeowners can build ADUs on residential properties. Whether you are

Short-term rentals don’t fail communities — bad regulation does.Across the country, cities are struggling to balance tourism, housing, and neighborhood quality. Too often, the response

Short-term rentals (STRs) are often framed as a problem to be solved. In reality, when properly regulated and thoughtfully integrated, they can be a powerful economic engine for local communities

It’s common to hear that Realtors are overpaid, only open doors, or don’t add enough value to justify their commission. With online listings, price estimates, and contract templates

Housing affordability has become one of the most pressing issues in the U.S., on 1/7/26, President Donald Trump proposed a policy that has sparked serious debate: banning large institutional

Here's your January 2025 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients! I

                Buying a second home near Lake Tahoe — especially one you plan to use part-time and rent on Airbnb — is very different from buying

             Buying a home today isn’t impossible — but it does require a smarter approach than it did a few years ago. Interest rates, tighter

                              Recent lawsuits filed against Zillow over its Zillow Flex and Loan program have raised

Here's your December 2025 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients!'

Selling a home in Northern Nevada today takes strategy. The market is still strong, but buyers are more selective, affordability is tight, and homes that aren’t priced or presented correctly

The idea of a 50-year mortgage has gained attention lately as a potential fix for the affordability crunch. On the surface, it sounds appealing: stretch the loan term, lower the monthly payment, and

Wildfire risk is part of life near the Sierras. Insurers are paying closer attention to property conditions, location, and mitigation. The good news: many Northern Nevada homes can stay insurable

Here's your November 2025 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients!'

The Verdi Lifestyle: Small Town Living 10 Minutes from Downtown RenoA Local Guide by Jordan Ames, Northern Nevada Realtor & Verdi ResidentIf you're looking for more space, fresh air, and outdoor

Here's your October 2025 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients! I've

Thinking about running an Airbnb on the Nevada side of North Lake Tahoe? Incline Village and Crystal Bay are prime spots, but Washoe County has its own set of short-term rental (STR) rules. If you

Thinking about buying a short-term rental in Kings Beach or the West Shore of Lake Tahoe? Tahoe remains one of the most popular vacation rental markets in the country, but it’s also one of the

Thinking about buying a short-term rental in South Lake Tahoe, CA? Be sure you know which side of the line your property falls on—inside the City or in El Dorado County’s unincorporated

Here's your September 2025 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Reno, Sparks, Carson City & Incline Village Market ReportAugust 2025 DataMedian Price – Reno: The median

Thinking about an STR on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe—Stateline, Zephyr Cove, Round Hill, Cave Rock, Glenbrook? Douglas County runs its own program for the Tahoe Township. Below is a

Here's your August 2025 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients! I've

Here's your July 2025 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients! I've

Here's your June 2025 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients! I've

Lake Tahoe is one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in the U.S., which makes it an attractive place for buyers looking to purchase a second home and offset costs through short-term

Here's your May 2025 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients! I've

Here's your April 2025 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV!Make sure to check out the coupons from some great local vendors who have agreed to offer discounts to my clients! I've

Here's your March 2025 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV. Mortgage interest rates have improved over the last few weeks but the looming threat of a tariff war has markets

2025 is off to a strong start, although these numbers don't show it. All of the January closings were likely December escrows when buyers prefer not to do business around the Holidays. January

Wishing you a very Happy New Year and hoping you had a nice Holiday season with plenty of time with loved ones.Here's your January 2025 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV. We haven't seen

Here's your December 2024 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV. With the election behind us and inflation still hanging around, we haven't seen much movement in rates... I'm expecting the

Here's your November 2024 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV. Rates had a momentary decline but have climbed back up into the 7% range. The election results will likely influence the

Here's your recently revamped October 2024 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV. Rates are looking much more attractive after the last Fed rate cut, but some recent volatility has them in the

Here's your new look September 2024 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV. Rates are looking much more attractive with the expected Fed rate cut, dipping to mid 5's for some loan products! 

Here's your August 2024 Real Estate Market Report for Northern NV. Rates have taken some great strides in the last 2 weeks with certain loan products getting down to as low as 6%. Low