I completely understand and you’re right, new builds have pretty high property taxes compared to 10-20 year old homes.

No, I’m not. Thank you.

Yes, it went very fast! We had about 12 showings in 1.5 days. Thank you! The sellers did a great job with the remodel. 🙌

You're very welcome. My son is only 16 months old, so I can't give you my honest opinion on the school district and specific schools. But, overall, Reno has better public schools. Sparks overall have more affordable homes, though. I recently bought a new house in Spanish Springs that will have a new elementary down the street, and I will be sending my son there. There are ton's of great family neighborhoods in Sparks. (D'Andrea, Kiley Ranch, Stonebrook, Wingfield Springs, and many other areas). You can find great reviews and ratings on greatschools.org There are also other good charter schools in Sparks, like www.pinecrestnnv.org/ If you have any other questions, let me know!

I would agree that Montana and Florida is nice. I want to visit both areas. But, each area has its own concern. Hurricanes and natural disasters in Florida? That’s a pass for me. Hurricane and flood insurance? My friends are buying a house in Golden Valley with an acre, so its possible here. Just more expensive. We’re a rapidly growing city with tight inventory. It’s just supply and demand. Have a good day!

Appreciate your input. I’ve sold many D.R. horton houses in northern nevada and my clients have been happy. Just because you read reviews online for a national company, doesn’t mean the reviews are for Northern Nevada. They are one of the biggest national builders in the US, of course issues come up on occasion. Please name one auto manufacturer that hasn’t had a single issue/recall. Homes are built by humans, but they stand by their warranty and do a good job in our area. 👍

That would be nice. I do wish there was more affordable homes, more affordable rentals, and we could help the homeless. That would be ideal.

I can appreciate that, and you're right; a townhouse isn't for everyone. But this is the lowest-priced new home in Reno/Sparks. This is still a great option for a first home or someone who doesn't want a 2 story. The first house my wife and I bought when we were 25 was a townhouse. It was great for 5 years, but after that, we only wanted a detached single-family home with a bigger yard and space, and that is what we upgraded to.

Well, it’s the cheapest townhouse community in all of Reno/Sparks. It is the most affordable in the area and they offer some of the best interest rate incentives.

Have you had trouble with your new home? I’m on my second new home and haven’t had any real issues.

Agreed, they have 14 detached lots. I would pick a detached lot if I was buying in this community.

Thanks for your input, but they’re townhouses and it’s supposed to be more affordable. They have 14 detached lots, so you can still get a premium lot and not be attached to someone, which is nice. But, most are going to be attached to other units, same as most townhouses.

Thanks for your input. It is one of the most affordable new homes in all of Reno/Sparks. But, I agree. A two car garage would be nice.

That is exciting! Where are you relocating from? Vancouver sounds like a good choice as well! I've only been there once for less than a day.

Nice! Thanks for watching. Can’t beat Vegas for some solid food and entertainment, that’s for sure.

Agreed, I’ve seen that in the past and it’s sad. Just put a damn light in those secondary bedrooms and not just a pre-wire for the light and a half hot outlet.

@@DavidTully775 1000 %

That is true, builders have been doing that more lately. These are for sale though. They’re nice!

It’s all area dependent. They sell townhouses in Hawaii for $500k+ and single family homes for $1,000,000+ in Hawaii by D.R. Horton. I have many happy clients who own D.R. Horton homes in Northern Nevada.

@@trangvuong891 it does take a little time to get used to it, but after a few weeks or a month it’s not bad at all (breathing due to the elevation). Thanks for your input!

I agree. It is a great price point for Reno. Sorry to hear you weren't satisfied with your resale home purchase. My wife and I are huge fans of new homes. It's what we did for our last 2 homes. There are definitely higher costs when buying a new home (landscaping, property taxes, window coverings), but it can also kind of offset the cost a little bit if you are going to fully renovate the home. The time and cost of renovating a home can be a big burden for sure as you know.

​@@DavidTully775I'm in Southern NV and bought during the recession 10 years ago, so my home is now worth quadruple what I paid for it, so it's not a total loss 😂.

@@Ami-ml7gp Haha, love it! Las Vegas is blowing up for sure! I loved living in the Peccole Ranch area for a little bit about 12 years ago.

?

They build some beautiful homes for sure! Thanks for watching.

Here are some, hope this helps! www.palominoreno.com/ www.lewisapartments.com/harvest-at-damonte-ranch-reno-nv/amenities doublerliving.com/amenities/

I would recommend checking out the Caraway and Nutmeg at Cinnamon Ridge by toll brothers and my personal favorite the Wisley at Harris Ranch by toll brothers. I have videos up for all of those models on this channel as well. Let me know what you think!

@@DavidTully775 Thank you. I'll look for those videos.

@@mikeeldorado9221 You're welcome! Sounds good.

The HOA and improvement district here are mandatory, yes.

It’s a Limited Purpose Association- covering retention basins. $24 monthly. This is for their amber ridge community in Dayton. This community is sold out.

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching! The formal dining room isn't something you see much anymore, but it does look good!

How big of a lot are you looking for? 1/4 acre+ or something close to an acre+?

Hi David, something where we can look out our windows and not see everything our neighbors are doing. We live in the Bay Area now in a nice subdivision but still cramped quarters. Our neighbors are within reach of opening our windows so definitely over that. An acre would be nice but even 1/2 is probably plenty compared to what we have now. Also is there a better way to reach out to you, via email? My husband and I may be coming out to Dayton the first couple days in Nov. and we may just want to look around. Thank you so much!

@@cjsitzes8071 I completely understand. My previous house had two stories behind me, and I just closed on a new house with no rear neighbors; it is a breath of fresh air for sure! Definitely, here is my email. ([email protected]) That sounds good! Have a great day!

Thanks David, I just sent you an email.

@@M2Lyfe I look forward to helping you when the time comes! It depends on the builder. From dirt at toll brothers, it can be anywhere from a 7-12 month build time. Lennar can be 4-6 months from dirt, but usually have a decent amount of inventory. Dr horton mostly releases homes 30-60 days out from closing. So, it will mainly depend on the builder. I would recommend buying anywhere from 2-10 months out from your move. They usually take about 5-7+ years to finish a community, but not all of their communities are the same size, so that can vary as well. Let me know if you have any other questions!

Are you looking for a home to rent in a residential retirement community? Or an apartment? You wouldn’t be able to find a house at any of the Somersett or South Reno 55+ residential communities for $1000-1200.

Glad to hear it! Somersett is one of my favorite neighborhoods in all of Reno/Sparks.

@@DavidTully775 Yeah it's super nice and safe.

@@ebooboo6784 Definitely! My wife grew up in Somersett. I still love driving through that area when showing homes.

Thanks for your input, Glenn. It doesn’t compare to fish in Kona where I grew up, but it isn’t bad at all. Can’t get what you can’t get, so I’ll still be happy with $25-32 all you can eat here in Reno.

I'm thrilled to have a low maintenance backyard + also love it having no grass... grass is such a waste of resources. Another really nice place. For practicality and cleanliness I would prefer no carpet anywhere including the bedrooms. Yes it's comfortable in the bedrooms but it's not worth the trade off to me. You can always use area rugs and such if you want, which is good enough. I don't love as much tile as there is because grout is a hassle in the longer term. I also don't love it in the shower for the same reason (even worse there). I would prefer LVT and LVP (or something very similar that's very practical and super-low maintenance) throughout the house as appropriate. Also, you didn't mention what the HOA fee is.

@@nishiki393 Great points! I would agree, I really love the new LVP look that everyone is going for. I am extending the LVP in my new home. The HOA monthly total is $197.50. There are three associations. The HOA for the home and amenities, damonte ranch drainage, and damonte ranch landscaping.

@@DavidTully775 Roger on that and congratulations on already doing upgrades (imo) to your new house. Thanks for the total HOA type fees. That's an interesting structure, but the total seems more than reasonable.

@@nishiki393 Thank you! Yes, I'm adding a few things to my new home, such as extending my LVP flooring, adding a kitchen backsplash, and putting in some accent walls. You're welcome. I agree; it's not a bad price to have a good number of amenities.

@@DavidTully775 Thanks. Congrats again on your new place & those sound like some smart upgrades!

🧐

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. 😎

What kind of help are you looking for? Rental recommendations, areas to live in?