Serving the Neighbors of Somersett and Caughlin Ranch

November 2013

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The Jensens: A Balanced Partnership in Life, Love

and Legal PracticeEnjoy the Sights, Sounds & Tastes of the Holiday Season

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker at the Pioneer CenterNevada Chamber Music Festival Celebrates 10th Annual Event

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada Making A DifferenceChef Mark Estee of Campo Restaurant — Regarded as One of the Best Chefs in the West

Also: November Community Calendar of Events

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Dear Residents,

We will soon be seeing a dusting of snow on the Sierra and Peavine foot-hills surrounding our neighborhood—a reminder to have our coats and scarves coordinated for a brisk outing. While nature enters a state of hiber-nation, local events take on a renewed seasonal vibrancy. This winter will be a time to celebrate with friends and neighbors and explore the vibrant arts scene that Reno offers.

With the holidays on the horizon, Somersett and Caughlin Ranch res-idents are planning for fun and feasts. In this issue you’ll find some ideas to enjoy seasonal arts events including the ballet and orchestra. Keep this issue handy when it’s time to plan your shopping and leisure outings for November!

In this issue, we also celebrate the beauty of family bonds as we meet the

Jensens of Del Webb, a couple with a unique story of sharing their personal and professional lives.

We wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday as you enjoy time with your loved ones, friends and neighbors.

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4 November 2013

When I meet Sandy and Greg Jensen on their back patio relaxing, their

eyes seem to be soaking in the spectacle of the pre-sunset foothills of the monumental Sier-ras. The mountain view from their Northwest Reno home in Del Webb is dramatic and ex-pansive, a landscape reminiscent of the most majestic scenes in old Western films. One can almost imagine stage coaches navigating the hills, disappearing into the distinctive con-toured shadows and up to where the tree sil-houettes meet the sky.

The view is high on the list of what attracted the Jensens to their ranch-style home, where they’ve lived since 2010. They are captivated by the dynamic vista, noting that its appear-ance changes by the season and even by the time of day. As fall encroaches, a dusting of snow could transform the panorama at any moment. “We love noticing the daily changes in the landscape and reveling in the natural beauty of this area,” says Sandy, as we walk back into their home.

The Jensens are the husband and wife team that comprises the Jensen Law Group located

in downtown Reno. Greg is the lawyer who handles the formal legal aspects of their busi-ness, while Sandy runs the firm, handling all appointments, marketing and advertising. When they met online in 2010, Sandy was in Salt Lake City, self-employed as a film editor, and Greg in Idaho, semi-retired from his law practice. Greg—an avid guitarist—wooed sandy in a cross-state courtship that includ-ed musical interludes of Eric Clapton and James Taylor. They both shared a deep under-standing that “marriage isn’t rocket science, and if you want to stay married—you will!” Combining their personal and professional lives, their path led to the “Biggest Little City,” where their partnership in life and work al-lows them to spend the better part of 24 hours a day together.

The couple seems to be glowing as they re-lax in their living room and share stories about their relationship and families. Between them they have seven children; Greg’s four daugh-ters and two sons from his previous marriage, and Sandy’s daughter. Later this year, Greg’s daughter is expecting twins and his youngest

daughter is due in May, which will bring the number of their combined grandchildren to 15. Greg points out that his children adore Sandy whom they lovingly call “bonus mom” instead of the more common “step-mom.” Geographically spanning from Los Angeles to Connecticut, none of their children live lo-cally. “We like to say that we love our children from a healthy distance,” says a grinning Greg, who includes that they enjoy family Skype sessions to stay in close touch. The two tend towards a jovial, light-hearted attitude, which I find intriguing given the often serious and demanding nature of their work.

Professional, Peaceful PartnersThe Jensen Law Group specializes in es-

tate planning, a field that brings them into contact with many families in their own Del Webb retirement community. A key to the success of their practice is maintaining abso-lute privacy for their clients in the process of understanding their family’s needs, goals and values. With a focus on wills, trusts, probates and inheritances, Sandy and Greg naturally find themselves in intense and emotionally charged conversations with clients. With such tender and complex subject matter, people

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By Carlie Partridge

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often come to the Jensens in a state of confusion about their options. At times, clients are in the grieving pro-cess or in the midst of making heavy decisions about their family’s future.

Sandy and Greg have become skilled in working with those who are hurting emotionally and assuaging their anxieties with straightforward legal advice. Their problem-solving approach and expertise in the field al-lows them to truly support those they serve. The Jensens find personal and professional fulfillment in providing this sense of peace to their clients.

Greg and Sandy esteem the tradi-tional term “of counsel” to describe their personalized approach to their practice. Greg explains that within the estate planning field, there are op-portunities for lawyers to potentially exploit the nature of fragile and oc-casionally feuding family situations. When clients are hurting emotional-ly, they can become vulnerable to the “baiting practices” of overly litigious lawyers. “We focus on settling without suing,” says Greg, with Sandy adding that they view their role as providing loving, caring and sound advice. “We

focus on creating a space where our clients can experience integrity, com-promise and compassion rather than combativeness,” she says. They both agree that this element of peacekeep-ing in their approach is rooted in their respective family histories, having both been raised in families who val-ued a caring approach to addressing issues.

As a lawyer, Greg was mentored by the late Senator Bill Raggio, who was the longest serving senator in the his-tory of the Nevada Senate, and by the late Grant Sawyer, the former Gov-ernor of Nevada. “These were true gentleman lawyers,” he says about his mentors, in talking about his deep roots practicing law in Nevada. He brings over 30 years of private Nevada law practice to the Jensen Law Group, and has been admitted in all Nevada courts and before the United States Supreme Court. Greg is a member of the Probate Bar Association in Wash-oe County and holds both a B.A. and his Juris Doctor from Brigham Young University. He is also a member of the Wealth Counsel, a professional net-work of 1,000 estate planning attor- Continued on next page

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and running her own businesses for most of her career. Having been self-employed in var-ious fields including real estate, interior de-sign and film-editing, Sandy has a penchant for providing personalized service with a pro-fessional touch. Her most recent solo business endeavor involved professionally editing fea-ture films to remove profanity, innuendo and graphic violence to make them more fami-ly-appropriate.

Sandy is a member of the Wealth Counsel and is a certified estate planning paralegal. She’s delved deeply into the practice of estate planning by attending seminars with Greg and through extensive conversations about their clients’ needs. Both Sandy and Greg are careful to add that they try not to engage in pillow talk about clients, rather creating a home environment where their relation-ship can flourish outside of their demanding schedule.

For all their professional credentials, Greg and Sandy both exude a natural warmth and a down to earth demeanor. They enjoy the work because they don’t only focus on the of-ten “stuffy laws and legal procedures” but on the people they help. “We get to use our ex-pertise to comfort people,” says Greg. “It’s an honor to know their personal stories and it’s satisfying and gratifying to help.” They want families who choose their estate planning services to experience focused guidance to-wards decisions that address family priorities. Sandy adds that clients occasionally come to them on the verge of tears, and after a consul-tation, leave more lighthearted and relieved. “We usually end our sessions with hugs,” she smiles.

Simple Secrets to SuccessThe Jensens have a balanced approach

to business and to their personal lives. As a synergetic team, their complementary styles offer their clients a broader perspective. Greg noted that male clients and female clients sometimes tend to plan differently and think

differently about the process. Sandy’s way of listening and explaining can differ from his, and the two perspectives can actually facil-itate their relationship with clients. Work-ing together comes naturally for the couple, whose compatibility extends into their profes-sional philosophies. Essential to their practice is a focus on resolving issues directly—but with warmth and compassion. “We’re not two shrinking violets,” says Greg, explaining that he and his wife continue to inspire one another.

In a marriage that involves spending a ma-jority of their time together, they agree that it helps that they share the same interests and values. They even exercise together—“but we’re not spotting each other on the workout machines,” she smiles. A little bit of healthy distance is involved in their day, and they start each morning with quiet solitary meditation and reflection time.

Their ability to spend so much time to-gether and mesh their work life and home life seamlessly is striking. Greg tells me that when it comes to the little arguments that can arise between husband and wife, he’d rather

be happy than right. The method for loading and unloading the dishwasher or the color of paint in the master bedroom (it’s pink!) are just not worth arguing over. Also, their fre-quent trips to favorite hotspots like San Fran-cisco and Carmel help them to unwind and enjoy time outside of their work routine.

Both Sandy and Greg agree that Reno lives up to its name as the “Biggest Little City.” Greg enjoys the music culture and events of Reno, and he participates in Del Webb performanc-es and talent shows as a guitarist. They can be found ballroom dancing in the warmth of their own living room (yes—they actual-ly do!) and enjoying the dynamic social life at Del Webb. At sunset they temporarily set aside their various roles—as lawyer, business manager, father, mother, bonus mom, grand-mother and grandfather (and cat parents!) to again embrace the beauty of their vista—and each other. §

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The Reno Chamber Orchestra hits a high note Dec. 26 – 31, 2013 when it presents the 10th Annual Nevada Chamber Music Festival. Offer-

ing unrivaled instrumental performances in a variety of settings, the festival spans six days and nights, giving Northern Nevadans the opportunity to hear world-renowned cellists, pianists, violinists, and one outstanding clarinetist perform uniquely together over the holidays.

“This is truly something you don’t want to miss,” said Scott Faulkner, ex-ecutive director of the Reno Chamber Orchestra. “For 10 years, we’ve been bringing together some of the finest musicians from all over the world, which include Reno’s best, to put on a unique chamber music festival in Reno, and this year, the distinct group of performers returns again. Hitting the 10-year mark speaks to the incredible support we have for the festival – and to the strong appeal of its talented musicians. This festival could be held in London, Carnegie Hall, or anywhere in the world, and we have it right here in Reno!”

With programs beginning the day after Christmas and continuing through to New Year’s Eve, music lovers can avail themselves of 10 different perfor-mances, including lunchtime, afternoon and evening shows. A panel discus-sion with some of the festival musicians takes place at noon on Fri., Dec. 27, providing another way to participate, while a 7:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve cele-bration concert Tuesday, Dec. 31 tops off year No. 10.

All Festival events take place at either the University of Nevada Nightingale Concert Hall on South Virginia Street or at South Reno United Methodist Church. Each performance features the 18 talented musicians playing togeth-er in different combinations.

“This is really a great opportunity to head out with family, friends, and fellow music lovers over the holidays to relax and enjoy some extraordinary performances,” remarked Faulkner. “Each year, because of the timing of the Festival compared to other events across the nation, we’re extremely fortunate to gather together some of the country’s top musicians together. We hope that

all members of our community take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to experience such incredible musical talent.”

Reno Mayor Bob Cashell, honorary patron of this year’s festival, brings a local bend to the Festival as do the six musicians that hail from the area. These include violinists Dustin Budish and Ruth Lenz, both performers with the Reno Chamber Orchestra and Reno Philharmonic. Pianist James Winn, vio-linist Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio and cellist Dmitri Atapine are all music profes-sors at the University of Nevada and comprise the faculty ensemble known as the Argenta Trio. Finally, violist Theodore Kuchar is the artistic director of the festival as well as director of the Reno Chamber Orchestra.

“People really do have a unique opportunity to listen to some of the top names in classical music performing together in a one-of-a-kind setting during the Nevada Chamber Music Festival,” added Faulkner.

Indeed, the very first Festival performance features husband and wife Orion Weiss and Anna Polonksy in a 7 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 26 piano recital at Nightingale Concert Hall. Dec. 27 presents a 12 p.m. panel discussion fol-lowed by Masterpiece Concert #1 at 7 p.m. Dec. 28. Two performances take the stage Dec. 29 and three different concerts entertain audiences Dec. 30 – 31. The festival concludes at 7 p.m., Tues., Dec. 31 at Nightingale Hall with a “New Year’s Eve “Masterpiece” Concert.

Tickets for individual concerts range from $20 - $30 for adults, depending on seating, and are $5 for full-time students or those under age 18. Passes to all festival concerts are $180 General and $45 Students. Tickets can be purchased online at renochamberorchestra.org or by calling the Reno Chamber Orches-tra office at 775-348-9413. Tickets can also be purchased at the concerts be-ginning one hour before performance time. . §

About the author: Maggie O’Neill is a freelance writer from Reno hitting on topics such as art, education, health, and tech. She formerly worked for the RGJ as a features writer and as a journalist for the Nevada Appeal and Record-Cou-rier. She’s lived in Northern Nevada for 11 years, coming from the East Coast near Washington DC.

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for the prestigious James Beard Award in the cate-gory of Best Chef, West. In the food world, this rec-ognition is considered the “Oscars” and among the highest honor for professionals in the industry.

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“Growing up, my favorite food memories were of my dad making spaghetti sauce on Sundays. Hands down, the best part was that since I would help or even cared to watch, I got to taste,” said Estee. As a reward for those who were laboring in the kitchen, “We would eat a few coffee mugs full before dinner even started,” Estee added.

Before embarking on a culinary career in the Lake Tahoe and Reno area, Estee spent his youth in New England. He was born in Somerville, Massachusetts and grew up primarily in the Boston area. With an Italian father and a Greek mother, good food played an important role in his upbringing. “We ate well. My mom had a few special dishes that she made. Greek soup was the best one so we ate that three times a week! Locanico and Greek salad were a few of her other hits!”

Estee was the former owner of Moody’s in Truck-ee, prior to becoming the chef and owner of Campo Reno. Currently, he’s also partner and chef at Campo Mammoth and owner of two Burger Me! restaurants, one in Truckee and the other in Reno. He extends his reach to the Nevada Museum of Art this fall, taking over catering and food service with chez louie.

Although Estee has spent much of his adult life in restaurant kitchens, dining out wasn’t a common

experience in his youth. He fondly remembers the special exceptions, “We didn’t eat out much growing up, but there was a time in high school that my girl-friend’s grandmother would take us to all the high-end restaurants in Boston. I’m sitting here smiling thinking of the cool places, the food, and the service that I was able to experience.”

The tables are turned now and Reno residents are the ones smiling at the opportunity to enjoy a mem-orable dining experience. Campo Reno was named one of Esquire magazine’s Best New Restaurants in America in 2012. The concept for Campo was in-spired by his travel experiences to rural areas of Italy. He wanted to serve rustic Italian dishes and recre-ate the casual and intimate dining experience of ru-ral Italy in Reno. Estee likes to think of Campo as a neighborhood restaurant, where diners can min-gle over great food and drinks. The name “Campo” loosely translated in Italian, means gathering spot or meeting place. The riverfront restaurant has an open kitchen design and was built with the intention of bringing chefs and diners together.

“Simple. Seasonal. Fresh. Local.” That’s how Estee sums up his approach to cooking. He has a reputation for supporting local farmers and food suppliers. “Re-specting ingredients and knowing where they come from has been my focus for the last 10 years. Here in Reno, it has intensified more than ever! Taking parts of animals or under utilized vegetables and making them accessible and delicious is a very rewarding ex-perience. Anyone can cook pork tenderloin, but not everyone can make the feet and tail tasty too!” He describes it as part of his food philosophy — “Nose to Tail, Root to Stalk” — using his culinary creativity to innovate how food is prepared and served.

The menu at Campo is comprised of dishes that demonstrate Estee’s authentic and direct approach to food. The fresh pastas are extruded, rolled and

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The kitchen is not only Estee’s workplace — it’s also a classroom, where he goes to learn and perfect his craft. “The last 20 years, I’ve spent cooking and working with some of the best and most talented people I could ever imagine. My style is influ-enced by what I’ve seen and done. The drive that I find in others, drives me to learn and be better.” Estee explains that he has worked countless shifts as a stage — which

is to labor for free in great restaurants for a few nights — to learn as much as he can. “I still do that now.”

When not busy preparing food for the enjoyment of others, Estee appreciates time with his family. He lives in the Old Southwest with his wife, Aly, and one-year old son Enzo, and loves to spend time with his oldest son, eight-year-old Owen, who lives in the Bay Area. Aly is from the Reno area and is the reason that Estee decided to move to the area and open up Campo. Owning a restaurant requires so much time and commitment, “She may regret that now,” jokes Estee.

Estee’s patrons at Campo may appreciate him for his Italian specialties, but what they don’t know is that he likes to prepare a variety of cuisines. “I like to cook Indian and Chinese food too. I can also make some mean Mexican chow!” The different types of cuisines and food flavor combinations keep Estee curious and engaged in his profession. “I’m never satisfied and always keep learning. Things are always changing and that’s why I love this profession.”

Estee’s passion for food keeps pace with his love of the Reno community. “I’m one lucky man. I do what I love — day and night! I love Reno and doing business here is unlike anything else. We’re a small part of a bigger movement, a transformation — a rebirth if you will — in one of the most pretty, resilient cities in the West.”

Most evenings, Campo is the gathering spot for a variety of diners — couples sharing wine and con-versations, professionals ending their busy work day with the reward of a comforting meal, and families savoring delicious food and merriment. That’s what Estee had envisioned for Campo. Reno residents and visitors readily obliged. §

12 November 2013

The holiday season is a perfect time to give thanks for all that we have and it is also a great time to think about those who are struggling. Over the past thirty

years, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada has served many who are having a difficult time making ends meet. The numbers of families in need has certainly increased over the past few years and so have our efforts. These efforts are only possible with the tre-mendous support of those in this generous community. Individuals, organizations and businesses have all joined forces to help make these times a little easier for so many of our neighbors who need help.

The need for emergency food assistance has remained high in our area with an av-erage of 93,000 people each month reaching out for help. One in four of our children in northern Nevada still do not have the food they need to grow, learn and thrive. Our attention must stay focused on these children, families and seniors who are still in need in our communities.

A woman named Ruth came to one of our partner agencies in hopes that she could get some food. She is 86 years old and was very reluctant to ask for help. She had been surviving on crackers as her main staple of food. The volunteers at the pantry put together a box of food and when she saw it, she was so in awe that she broke down in tears. The workers and the client cried together and the volunteers pleaded with her to ask for help when she needed it.

Small efforts make a very significant difference in the lives of the hungry in our re-gion and there are so many ways to get involved. Your friends and/or co-workers can have a food drive to raise food for those in need. For those who would prefer the ease of organizing right from their laptop, there is fun virtual food drive option available. Ev-ery dollar donated helps us provide three meals to those who need them. Giving your precious time volunteering is another very meaningful way to get involved. Last year, more than 13 million pounds of food was distributed through the Food Bank and each of these pounds needed sorting and inspecting before it could be loaded on the truck.

There are volunteer schedules posted at fbnn.org and remember, the need for vol-unteers is always extremely high after the new-year, when the donations have arrived. Children who are ten years old and older can volunteer with their families at the ware-house, providing a family activity that is valued by all. When you get involved with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, share your experience with others. If it is surprising to you that one in four of our kids are struggling with hunger, tell someone else. When more of us are moved to act, more is changed in the world. Together we can solve hunger.

To find out more about volunteering, donating, advocating or having a food drive, call us at 775-331-3663 or visit fbnn.org. §

About the author: Jocelyn Lantrip is the Marketing Director at the Food Bank of North-ern Nevada where she has worked for just over four years. She has lived in northern Nevada for most of her life and is passionate about helping the hungry in the place we all call home.

Small Efforts Make a Big DifferenceBy: Jocelyn Lantrip

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ar plum fairy and dancing mice as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents its 18th annual Nutcracker Bal-let on December 13, 14, 15, 2013. A.V.A. Ballet Theatre’s artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting rendition of the popular holiday ballet and the Reno Philharmon-ic Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s moving score. Laura Jackson will conduct the orchestra.

Principal dancers who have performed with professional ballet companies such as Ballet West, Houston Ballet and the Diablo Ballet will perform the leading roles along side a large cast of local tal-ent.

Nutcracker performances will be held Friday December 13th at 8pm, December 14th at 2pm and 8pm and Sunday December 15th at 2pm at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Ticket prices for adults are from $25 to $50. Ticket prices for children 12 and un-der and seniors 65 and older are from $20 to $40.

A special Sugar Plum party will be held after

the Saturday and Sunday afternoon performances where children can meet the Nutcracker charac-ters.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet com-pany of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada’s largest compa-ny under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.

Mark your calendars now for this spectacu-lar holiday tradition. For tickets call the Pioneer Center box office at 775-686-6600 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 11am to 6pm.

For more information call A.V.A. Ballet The-atre at 775-762-5165 or on-line at avaballet.com or call the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts at 775-686-6600. §

About the author: Steve Trounday is on the board of directors of A.V.A. Ballet Theatre and co-ordinates their marketing and public relations.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre PresentsThe Nutcracker at the Pioneer CenterFeaturing the Reno Philharmonic OrchestraBy: Steve Trounday

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32ND ANNUAL RENO FALL HOME SHOW RENO-SPARKS CONVENTION CENTERNOVEMBER 1, 2013 - NOVEMBER 3, 2013Reno’s Original Home Show! Northern Neva-da’s premier consumer event. ‘Tis the season for family gatherings, gift shopping and hol-iday cheer. Hundreds of home improvement and holiday decorating exhibits just for you. For more information, visit http://www.lock-ettshows.com.

FANTASIES IN CHOCOLATE GRAND SIERRA RESORTNOVEMBER 2, 20136:00 PM - 11:00 PMA Black Tie Wine Tasting and Chocolate Sampling Event! The 29th year of chocolate decadence takes place at the Grand Sierra Resort, Summit Pa-vilion. One-hundred percent of net proceeds from Fantasies in Chocolate benefit the Reno Gazette-Journal Foundation, which awards grants to local non-profit organizations, with a main focus on literacy and education.For ticket information, visit http://www.fanta-siesinchocolate.com.

THE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVALHARVEYS LAKE TAHOENOVEMBER 8, 2013 - NOVEMBER 10, 2013Mark your calendar and be part of the fun at the third annual South Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival, November 8th-10th, at Harrah’s and Harvey’s Lake Tahoe.For more information, visit www.ltfoodan-dwine.com.

VETERANS DAY PARADEDOWNTOWN RENONOVEMBER 11, 201311:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe parade marches through the heart of downtown Reno and honors those who have sacrificed to protect our country. ROTC units, marching bands and flag-waving citizens turn out in force. For more information, visit http://www.reno.gov.

ARTOWN ENCORE PRESENTS DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEMGRAND SIERRA RESORT & CASINONOVEMBER 16, 2013Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim, en-compassing a performing Ensemble, a leading arts education center and Dancing Through Barriers®, a national and international educa-tion and community outreach program.

For more information, visit http://www.grand-sierraresort.com.

UNR VS. SAN JOSE STATE -FOOTBALLUNIVERSITY OF NEVADA ATHLETICSNOVEMBER 16, 20137:30 PM - 7:30 PMUNR vs. San Jose StateKickoff: TBAFor more information,visit http://www.neva-dawolfpack.com.

CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMASJOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGETNOVEMBER 29, 2013 - DECEMBER 1, 2013This annual holiday gift marketplace features more than 100 craft and gift booths, Santa Claus, cooking and cocktail demonstrations, floral arranging demonstrations, kids activi-ties, and much more. Admission and parking are free!For more information, visit http://www.janugget.com.

UNR VS. BYU - FOOTBALLUNIVERSITY OF NEVADA ATHLETICSNOVEMBER 30, 201312:00 PMUNR vs. BYUKickoff: 12:05 pmFor more information, visit http://www.neva-dawolfpack.com.

NOVEMBEr 2013COMMUNITy CALENdAR

REALESTATE UPdATE

After a tumultuous 2012-2013, the housing market seems to finally be reaching a leveling point. Even with tight inven-

tory levels, the buyers seem to have stepped in (or perhaps out), to slow the price increases in the Reno/Sparks area.

We have seen slight increases in new listings coming on the mar-ket with the majority of those being non-distressed sales. Builders and equity sellers both have a tendency to want to maximize their “net” in a transaction and pushing the sales price higher is the easiest way to accomplish that.

There comes a point at which the consumer public doesn’t see the value and starts to pull back. When prices for homes increase over 20% in a year, one has to wonder at what point does the mar-ket hit a point where it has “over corrected” due to lack of invento-ry and a buyer frenzy mentality.

We do still have a good number of homeowners that are un-der water and homes that may be considered “Shadow Inventory” that will eventually become short sales or foreclosures, but the NV Legislature is doing everything they can to make the foreclosure road difficult for the banks. The October 1 implementation of the Nevada “Homeowner Bill of Rights” will change how the banks

have to deal with those homeowners. So don’t expect a flood of underwater homes to affect the current supply versus demand equation anytime soon.

The last quarter of 2013 should see a slight cooling of median price but no slowing on transactions. I don’t know the future and I have been wrong once, but I’m confident in that statement.

One thing is for certain and that is a well-priced, well present-ed home in a desirable neighborhood will sell! Don’t take Zillow’s word for the value of your home, call your REALTOR® and ask for a market analysis today.

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