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In looking to sell a home quickly and as painlessly as possible, the home seller must go through a process of removing the owner’s (or tenants’) presence from the house. This process is known in the real estate industry as “neutralization.” A more appropriate moniker for neutralization is “depersonalizing.”

Most people are aware that when they turn 65, they become eligible for Medicare. However, what people don’t always understand is that there are options available beyond Original Medicare — the healthcare benefits you receive from the government.

Local non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.

Get ahead. Receive a personalized academic plan. Expand your perspective. Challenge yourself. Form friendships that will last forever. Save money.

The US Census defines cost-burdened households as a household that spends at least 35 percent of their monthly income on household costs (including their mortgage, utility bills, property taxes, and other costs associated with homeownership). In other words, cost-burdened households are households that may feel a significant financial strain (or burden) as a result of owning their home.

WELL BEING’s Winter and OCR 6 Week Conditioning Camp scheduled to start on Jan 21. Sign up by Jan. 8 and save money. Sign-up to improve the following:

— PILLAR STRENGTH
— MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
— BODY COMPOSITION
— LIFESTYLE

Avoid Injury and Improve Your Performance! Our camps focus on improving Pillar strength and stability. The pillar refers to the shoulders, torso, and hips and their interaction during leg and arm movement. A healthy and functional pillar will increase performance and decrease risk of injury in the athlete and lay-person alike.

Virginia City’s popularity as a “must-see” destination has never waned, and with the local tourist agency's focus on bringing more events to the Comstock, visitor numbers are certainly expected to grow.

One thing the historic mining town wasn’t prepared for, however, was a strain on one very-important utility.

So Juicy is Downtown Carson City's newest juice and salad bar, which will soon be serving up all things healthy and delicious once construction on their interior is completed, anticipated to be in early June.

Spring is coming soon, and with it comes the opportunity to begin remodeling projects!

Because there are many things that could go wrong with any remodeling project, it pays to have some help from the pros who have already done what you want to do.

Come check out the sixth annual Dayton Clothes Swap on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dayton Senior Center, 320 Dayton Valley Road in Dayton.

This is a great way way for families to save money and gear up for the cold winter months.

Swap items will feature gently used clothing, shoes and jackets.

A donation of canned food item is requested for entry.

Call 775-246-8290 for clothing donations.

Nine out of the 10 Carson City School District schools earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification, which signifies their buildings perform in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA.

Carson City has joined a growing national network of municipalities, other government agencies, utilities, multiple companies, and clean energy advocates in highlighting the benefits of energy efficiency on Friday, Oct. 5, the third annual Energy Efficiency Day.

CARSON CITY — The ups and downs Walker Jackson, 20, experiences these days are far different from the ups and downs he experienced growing up and struggling to find his way as an adult.

CARSON CITY — Third and fourth graders from the Empire X-Factor Enrichment class at Empire Elementary School learned the technical side of filmmaking this past semester while producing a 2-minute public service announcement on how students and teachers can further ‘Green’ efforts at their schools.

Carson City School District becomes the latest participant in an energy-awareness and savings program called powerED. McKinstry, an energy and facility services expert, will administer the two-year educational-focused program.

Achievements in preserving Lake Tahoe were celebrated Tuesday during the 21st Lake Tahoe Summit at Tallac Historic Site, but it was clear there is a lot more to do and the work will never be over.

UPDATE: A ground-breaking ceremony for the new Classy Seconds Thrift Store was held Thursday at the site located at 3591 Gordon Street in Carson City.

As we celebrate Earth Day this April, let’s remember how important environmental stewardship is to the health of Lake Tahoe, and how important our individual actions are.

Carson City School District, in partnership with McKinstry, a national leader in designing, constructing, operating, and managing high-performance buildings, has begun a series of building modernizations that will save the district $357,000 annually through reduced utility and operational costs.

Wouldn’t your savings account look significantly better with at least several thousand dollars more in it? For students seeking higher education, there is one foolproof way to save thousands of dollars in the first two years of college: start at a junior college.

As temperatures continue to drop, NV Energy reminds its customers to schedule their free in-home energy assessment if they haven’t already done so this year. This no-cost appointment will help them save energy and money.

After a successful grand opening in Sparks two weeks ago, FoodMaxx offers Carson City residents a new way to save money on groceries with ...

LYON COUNTY — This year the Comstock Youth Works program expanded to serve four of five Lyon County high schools and 80 teens from communities across Lyon County, with funding from a Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant through Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey.

Western Nevada College students can be all business when they start the 2016 fall semester of classes on Monday, Aug. 29.

For the first time, WNC will offer an Associate of Business Degree that is built for students to earn a two-year Associate Degree in Business and then transfer directly to a university, toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.
At a tuition cost that is far below that of a university, WNC students will save money and learn in smaller classes with a personalized approach, before they transition to a university.

Western Nevada College is embarking on a new partnership to help area high school students begin their college careers early, and save money along the way.

High School juniors and seniors living in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Washoe counties can earn college credits at no cost through Nevada State High School, while they finish high school. They may also receive support with textbooks, transportation, and class expenses.

Owning Real Estate is a great long-term investment idea. It’s just about the only investment that you get to write off part of the cost every year rather than waiting until you sell it. Currently, it usually takes 39 years to get to write off the entire cost (other than land). For most of us, that is longer than we will live.

Hello fellow anglers, the holidays are over and we have great things to look forward to. It is only 93 days until the California fishing season,43 days until daylight savings time begins, and now that we are past the winter solstice, each day will be lighter 1 minute longer until June 30. Just a few things to get excited about.

In addition to the Section 529 Plans to save money for college education costs, there is the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, also known as Uniform Gifts to Minors Act. Especially for younger children, the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act can be a way to shift income from parent's high tax bracket (rate) to the child's low or no tax bracket.

Be smart before choosing a home to rent to save money — and improve peace of mind down the road. With Northern Nevada’s housing market tightening up, and rents rising, it’s going to become even more critical to be strategic when looking for a House to rent in Carson City, Minden or Dayton.
Here are just a few items to consider in your search for a house to rent.

NV Energy commercial customers interested in learning more about energy efficiency rebates to help increase their bottom line are invited to attend the NV Energy Sure Bet Summit. The free event takes place Wednesday, August 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at NV Energy, 6100 Neil Road in Reno. NV Energy encourages small to medium size business owners, as well as contractors to attend.