When searching for housing, it’s important to protect yourself from scams. Some people take money for properties that don’t exist. Others rent out properties that don’t belong to them. There are other types of scams as well, but you can follow a few simple rules to stay safe.

After adjusting for inflation, renter households in Nevada had a lower income in 2017 than in 2001. In contrast, gross rent has increased, leaving Nevada renters less income to buy other goods and services.

Una nueva urbanización de 230 unidades, Vintage at the Crossings, está programada para abrir en Octubre en el sur de Reno. Las 230 unidades de uno y dos dormitorios estarán disponibles para personas mayores activas de 55 años en adelante. Ubicado en 11565 Old Virginia Road, cerca del del cruce Damonte Ranch Parkway

La Comunidad de Vivienda del Norte de Nevada (NNCH) abrió su más reciente proyecto de vivienda asequible, Alpine Haven, en Junio de 2018. Está ubicado en 2000 Oddie Blvd. en Sparks y ofrece 24 apartamentos de dos habitaciones y 16 unidades de un dormitorio.

A new senior property, Vintage at the Crossings, is scheduled to open this October in Reno on Old Virginia Road near the Damonte Ranch Parkway interchange. As of August 23, 2018 applications were still being taken. Call (775) 234-4797 or email vintagecrossings.lease@fpimgt.com for more information.

Northern Nevada Community Housing (NNCH) opened their newest affordable housing project, Alpine Haven, in June 2018. It is located at 2000 Oddie Blvd. in Sparks and provides 24 two bedroom apartments and 16 one bedroom units. The apartment complex is a net-zero energy consumption property.

The map feature on NVHousingSearch.org now shows right next to your search results. A new toggle allows you to easily switch between map view and list view.

Nevada HAND, one of the largest providers of affordable housing in Southern Nevada, has recently joined forces with Touro University to bring a mobile healthcare clinic to seniors in five affordable apartment complexes.

The beginning of construction on a 360-unit affordable apartment complex, Steamboat at the Summit, was celebrated July 24th, 2018. The new property will have a mix of one, two and three bedroom units and is scheduled for completion in 2019.

You know that Golden Rule about doing unto others? Well that idea extends to neighbors whether its in a mobile home park, apartment complex, senior community or subdivision. The fact is good neighbors create good neighbors.

The Carson City Workforce Housing Committee is hosting the HOW (Housing Our Workforce) Summit July 25, 2018. Area landlords, realtors, investors and property managers are invited to attend. To reserve a seat or inquire about a sponsorship please contact Mary Jane Ostrander at 775-283-7234.

All Reno Housing Authority waiting lists are closed as of July 6, 2018. This updates a previous blog on the openings.

Update: As of June 18, 2018 the Nevada Rural Housing Authority waitlist for Housing Choice Vouchers is closed. The waiting list for Richards Crossing in Carson City opened June 12, 2018. To qualify you must meet income qualifications.

NVHousingSearch.org has many handy features to help you with your search for a new home. For example, check out the side by side comparisons. Here's how.

The Las Vegas community celebrated an innovative partnership with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Boulder Highway Collaborative Campus on May 9th. The Boulder Highway Collaborative campus is a state of the art property occupied by a group of organizations offering a variety of resources to the area residents.