Kinney & Renwick Team, Chase International, BS 0146020, S067935

09/11/2026

Showering Sophie and Baby Newberry with lots of love! 🤍

Such a special day celebrating the sweetest new chapter for Sophie and Gabe. We couldn’t be happier for their growing family and can’t wait to meet their little one!

09/07/2026

Thinking about Reno now that your job goes wherever your laptop does? You are not alone. A lot of the buyers we help made the move for the same reasons: no Nevada state income tax, four real seasons, Lake Tahoe and Mt. Rose a short drive away, and trails out most back doors.

The honest part: home prices are well below coastal California, but inventory is tight and homes move in about two to three weeks. And yes, we check that the internet actually holds up at the address before you write an offer.

We put together a straight guide to making the move as a remote worker. Read it here:

Moving to Reno as a remote worker: the tax edge, four seasons, Tahoe access, and whether the internet holds up, from Kevin and Robin.

09/04/2026

Accepting an offer on your home feels like the finish line. It's really the starting gun.

The next 30 days are where a Reno-Sparks sale is actually won or lost: inspection, appraisal, disclosures, and the loan. And here's the honest part most people miss. Almost every contingency comes down to one question, does the buyer get their earnest money back if they walk. That's what makes inspection the number one exit point, sometimes for reasons that have nothing to do with the inspection.

We wrote up the whole timeline, including the Nevada specifics that catch sellers off guard.

What happens after you accept an offer on your Reno-Sparks home: the escrow timeline, inspection, appraisal, and closing, from Kevin and Robin.

09/02/2026

Ever wonder what a historic Reno mansion looks like? We did too, so let’s check it out!

Kevin and Robin recently toured the historic Nixon Mansion, taking in the architecture, unique details, and stories that have made this home such a special part of Reno’s past.

631 California Ave | Reno, NV
7 Beds, 14 Baths, 17,000+ Sq Ft
Priced at $13,500,000

It’s always fun to step inside a piece of local history and see a side of Reno you don’t get to experience every day.

Listing courtesy of Donna Spear and Trinkie Watson with Chase International.

08/31/2026

A quick note first: this is general information, not tax or legal advice, so check your own situation with a CPA.

One of the most common questions we hear from Reno-Sparks homeowners right now is whether to sell or just rent the place out and hold onto that low mortgage rate.

It is a real fork, and the honest answer is that it depends on your equity, your timeline, your tax situation, and whether you actually want to be a landlord. There are strong arguments on both sides, including one most people miss: your home appreciates on its entire value, not just your equity. But renting also starts a tax clock that can quietly cost you a large capital gains break.

We wrote up the full math, both ways, so you can decide with real numbers instead of a property manager's sales pitch.

Should you sell your Reno-Sparks home or rent it out? Kevin and Robin lay out the numbers on both sides so you can decide.

08/28/2026

Step inside ✨

A closer look at this beautiful move in ready South Reno home, where thoughtful design, inviting spaces, and elevated details come together.

10230 Palladium Mine Drive | Reno, Nevada

Ready to see more? Let’s take a tour.

08/28/2026

"What if the appraisal comes in low?" It might be the question we hear most from sellers. Here is the honest answer: in today's tight Reno-Sparks market it rarely happens, and when a home is priced to real neighborhood comps from the start, the appraisal usually just confirms the number.

If it ever does come in low, you are not stuck. You have four solid options, from the buyer covering the gap to renegotiating or challenging the value. We walk through all four in our latest post.

What happens if the appraisal comes in low on your Reno-Sparks home? Your options as a seller, and how Kevin and Robin protect the deal.

08/27/2026

Multitasking isn’t just a great skill for a real estate agent... it’s a pretty useful one in the kitchen, too. 

Whether he’s juggling negotiations, showing homes, or keeping dinner from burning, Kevin knows how to keep everything moving.

08/24/2026

Not legal or tax advice. Talk with a Nevada attorney and CPA about your situation.

Selling a home during a divorce is one of the hardest sales there is, and it runs differently than any other. In Nevada, the home is usually community property, and once a divorce is filed neither spouse can sell it alone.

What both sides really need is one neutral team that stays in the middle, keeps both attorneys informed, and sells the home well for everyone involved. That is exactly the role Kevin and Robin have played many times across Reno and Sparks. Here is how it works:

Selling a house during a divorce in Reno-Sparks? How Nevada community property, the court injunction, and a neutral listing team affect your sale.

08/21/2026

Please note: general information, not legal or tax advice. Talk to your attorney and CPA.

Inheriting a home, or selling a parent's house while they are in care, is one of the hardest things a family goes through. The last thing you need is a confusing legal process on top of it.

We wrote a plain-English guide to selling an inherited or probate home here in Reno-Sparks: which homes actually need probate, the Nevada thresholds that changed in 2025, the court confirmation step most people do not see coming, and why heirs usually owe little or no capital gains tax.

If you are facing this, you do not have to figure it out alone.

Selling an inherited house in Reno-Sparks? What Nevada probate, court-confirmed sales, and stepped-up basis mean before you sell.