Reno Real Estate Consultant Frank Borghetti

07/14/2025

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Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier.

03/31/2025

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Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. 

05/05/2023

About - Virginia City Highlands, Nevada

Virginia City Highlands is an unincorporated community north of Virginia City, Nevada straddling the Storey County and Washoe County border. The community consists of widely dispersed residences. It can be accessed by Cartwright Road and Lousetown Road off Nevada State Route 341.

For a Virtual Tour of this One-Acre Residential Building Lot go here.

https://www.tourfactory.com/3007721

Or if you prefer call 24/7 for Recorded Information at:

1-800-218-7680, enter extension 1265

Frank Borghetti, REALTOR
NV License .180321

03/28/2023

Get Ready: The Best Time to Sell Your Property is Almost Here!

By: Frank Borghetti, Real Estate Consultant with BGHRE - Drakulich Realty

If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving.

The BEST week to get your property on the market is fast approaching.

The experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the pandemic) and determined the ideal week to enter the market this season.

“Home sellers on the fence waiting for that perfect moment to sell should start preparations now, because the best time to list a home in 2023 is approaching quickly. The week of April 16-22 is expected to have the ideal balance of housing market conditions that favor home sellers, more so than any other week in the year.”

If you’ve been waiting for the best time to sell, this is your chance. But remember, before you put your house on the market, you’ve got to get ready. And if you haven’t started that process yet, you’ll need to move quickly.

Here’s what you should keep in mind.

Work with your real estate agent to determine which updates make the most sense for your personal goals and the local market.

If Possible, Plan to Have Your House Staged.
Once you’ve made any necessary repairs and updates to your house, consider having it staged.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 82% of buyers’ agents said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home. Additionally, almost half of buyers’ agents said home staging influenced most buyers’ view of the home in general. Homes that are staged typically sell faster and for a higher price because they help potential buyers more easily picture their new life in the house.

Bottom Line
Are you ready to sell this spring? Let’s connect to discuss and plan your next steps. You can start by making a checklist of what you think your house needs to get ready. Then, we can work together to prioritize your list and move forward to get your house SOLD.

Contact us: www.LivingInReno.com
Frank Borghetti, C.P.R.E.S., REALTOR, SRES – 775-357-8079, [email protected]

02/13/2023

What You Should Know About Closing Costs

Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are and how much you should budget for.

>>What Are Closing Costs?

People are sometimes surprised by closing costs because they don’t know what they are. According to Bankrate:

“Closing costs are the fees and expenses you must pay before becoming the legal owner of a house, condo or townhome . . . Closing costs vary depending on the purchase price of the home and how it’s being financed . . .”

In other words, your closing costs are a collection of fees and payments involved with your transaction. According to Freddie Mac, while they can vary by location and situation, closing costs...

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02/10/2023

How To Win as a Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

In today’s housing market, you can still be the champion if you have the right team and strategy. To win as a buyer, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd. DM me to make your game-winning play.

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Some Highlights In today’s housing market, you can still be the champion if you have the right team and strategy. To win as a buyer, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd.

02/10/2023

Why It’s Easy To Fall in Love with Homeownership

There are many reasons why it’s easy to fall in love with homeownership. If you’re ready to find the home of your dreams, let’s connect.

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02/08/2023

Number of Homes for Sale Up from Last Year, but Below Pre-Pandemic Years

The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. That’s why, if you’re thinking about selling your house, this is a great time to do so. Your house would be welcome in a market that has fewer homes for sale than it did in the years leading up to the pandemic.

According to the latest Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com:

“There were 65.5% more homes for sale in January compared to the same time in 2022. This means that there were 248,000 more homes available to buy this past month compared to one year ago. While the number of homes for sale is increasing, it is still 43.2% lower than it was before the pandemic in 2017 to 2019. This means that there are still fewer homes available to buy on a typical day than there were a few...

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The biggest challenge in the housing market right now, and likely for years to come, is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy. That’s why, if you’re thinking about selling your house, this is a great time to do so. Your house would be welcome in a mark...

02/07/2023

How Experts Can Help Close the Gap in Today’s Homeownership Rate

As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the past and present experiences of Black Americans. This includes the path toward investing in a home of their own. And while equitable access to housing has come a long way, homeownership can be a steeper climb for households of color.

We know it’s more challenging for some to buy a home because there’s still a measurable gap between the overall average U.S. homeownership rate and that of non-white groups. Today, the lowest homeownership rate persists in the Black community.

Homeownership is an essential piece for building household wealth that can be passed down to future generations. However, there are obstacles in the homebuying process that can negatively impact certain groups. This can delay or prevent many from achieving homeownership, challenging their ability to benefit from everything owning a home...

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As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the past and present experiences of Black Americans. This includes the path toward investing in a home of their own. And while equitable access to housing has come a long way, homeownership can be a steeper climb for households of color. It’s an i...

02/06/2023

The Top Reasons for Selling Your House

Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. And while today’s rates have started coming down from last year’s peak, they’re still higher than they were a couple of years ago.

Today, 93% of outstanding mortgages have a rate at or below 6%. That means a strong majority of homeowners with mortgages have a rate below what they’d get if they moved right now. But if you’re a homeowner in that position, remember that mortgage rates aren’t the only thing to consider when making a move. Your mortgage rate is important, but there are plenty of reasons you may still need or want to move. A recent report from NAR breaks down why homeowners have decided to...

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Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. And wh...

02/03/2023

You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase. And with programs like FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, some qualified buyers are able to put down as little as 0-3.5%. DM me to make sure you have a trusted lender and can find out if you’re ready to buy a home sooner rather than later.

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Some Highlights Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase. And with programs like FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, some qualified buyers are able to put down as little as 0-3.5%.

02/02/2023

Mortgage Rates Historically Decline in Recessions

Two in three economists are forecasting a recession in 2023, but you don’t need to fear the word recession when it comes to the housing market. Let’s connect so you always have the latest insights as the housing market changes.

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