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Dickson Realty Opens New Somersett Office

Amy Thyr — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:44:02 +0000

As the market improves, Dickson Realty, Northern Nevada’s premier real estate company, will extend their range of services to the master-planned community of Somersett beginning Sept. 1, 2010.

“This is a remarkably positive sign for our community that new home development is occurring in northern Nevada,” said Nancy Fennell, CEO of Dickson Realty. “There are very few real estate firms that are expanding in these times anywhere in the nation, and it’s a testament to our relationships and experience in the market that we are able to make that happen in Reno, and specifically, in Somersett.”

In addition to providing on-site sales support for homebuyers, Dickson at Somersett will also offer services to those searching for commercial and rental properties, something that has not previously been offered by the company. Real estate specialist Debbie Bennington is the lead sales person for the project.

Dickson will be working in conjunction with New Britton Land, a land development firm, and HomeCrafters, a custom homebuilder out of Reno, to produce three home floor plans.

The new Dickson Somersett office will be located at 7650 Town Square Way in the Somersett Welcome Center and will be open from 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week. For more information on Dickson Realty, and the Somersett office, please call (775) 746-7222.

Toll Brothers Grand Opening in Somersett!

Amy Thyr — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:36:45 +0000

Toll Brothers is planning a Grand Opening Event to kick off their new models in Somersett. Starting at $339,995 and ranging from 2512 sf. to over 2900 sf. with 2- to 4-car garage options. The festivities begin with a REALTOR® party on Thursday, August 19^th from 3pm to 8pm and then a VIP Party on Friday, August 20^th from 6pm to 9pm. Both evenings Toll Brother will be doing a raffle for a flat screen TV. The public will get to view the brand new models beginning Saturday, August 21^st from 10am to 6pm. Don’t miss this chance to become one of the first to see these amazing new homes! For more information or access to the VIP party please contact Dickson Realty in Somersett at746-7222.

Les Maisons at Montreux

Amy Thyr — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:21:46 +0000

Les Maisons is tucked back in the pine forest lots in the heart of the master planned community of Montreux and adjacent to the 7th hole of Montreux’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. This idyllic community is set against the majestic backdrop of Mt. Rose and is strategically nestled around a quaint Parisian-style linear “Parc” to facilitate the true sense of social community that Montreux embodies.

Les Maisons at Montreux, built by award-winning custom home builder Pearce Construction, features Country-French architectural design highlighted by a striking roof design showcasing 18:12 and 16:12 pitches engineered exclusively for the community. These exquisite homes include as standard, 3-car garages, full landscaping and year-round maintenance as well as all of the luxury upgrades you’d expect in a one-of-a-kind Tahoe home, yet it is located in the heart of Montreux, minutes from both Lake Tahoe and the bigger-city conveniences you need and desire.

Visit Les Maisons today and learn about this one-time, limited opportunity to secure a home backing The Parc in Phase One. These single level living two story homes range from 3,200 to 3,600 square feet. These may be some of the finest homes and lots in all of Les Maisons at Montreux. Starting at $1,535,000.

OPEN HOUSE each Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.

Buyers Show enthusiasm for new homes with Solar

The Schaller Family — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:47:05 +0000

Buyers are showing a clear enthusiasm for newly-built homes that have solar power equipment installed. Some believe this is the boost that solar power systems need to start selling in more significant quantities.

In a slower real estate market, homebuilders are especially sensitive to incentives that catch potential buyers’ interest. Buyers have been showing up at new home open houses where the homes feature solar power. Part of the response is curiosity; part of it is a growing desire to decrease energy costs in their new homes.

Retrofitting a home with solar power equipment is costly, of course, even though it holds out the eventual promise of paying for itself (often in roughly 20 years) and providing the homeowner with the pleasure of selling electricity back to the local utilities. In many cases, the cost of purchasing of solar power equipment is reduced by local, state and federal energy-saving programs.

The possibility of buying a new home that is fully equipped for solar power, though, lessens the sense that the buyer is paying a premium for the equipment. Some builders are using the equipment as much as they use incentives like free landscaping—and buyers are responding with great interest.