Property Pursuits

Ever heard of "The Modern Earner"? They have high income, strong cash flow, and real assets—but traditional lenders keep telling them NO because they don’t know how to read their files. We’re talking about the business owner with $4M in revenue whose write-offs make them look broke on paper, or the founder with $800K in the bank but low tax returns. These buyers exist in every market, at...

Property Pursuits is your first step to navigating the ever changing housing market... for realtors, buyers, investors. We will talk about the  economy and housing  to provide you effective strategies for this market.  If you have specific questions and would like to schedule a personalized strategy session, click  this link !

Northern Nevada’s growth has been insane, but what’s the sustainable path forward? Brian Gipe (BRG HOMES) is back to discuss current inventory, future projects, and give you a clear look at what’s to come in the 2026 Market.

Whether you’re a buyer looking for breathing room or a seller wondering if now is the time to trade in your low rate, this episode covers exactly what you need to know about the current national trends. In this episode, we discuss:The Intrest Rate Shift going into the Spring MarketThe Buyer Advantage: Increased purchasing power and why 2026 offers more negotiating leverage than we’ve seen in years...

Affordable housing is back in focus, with new proposals, big dollar promises, and familiar election-year talking points. In this episode of Property Pursuits , we break down what’s being discussed, who these ideas are designed to help, and where the tradeoffs start to appear beyond the headline

In this episode of Property Pursuit, I sit down with Kayla Dalton to talk about the challenges shaping real estate right now:✅ The government shutdown - and what it means for housing, loans, and closings✅ Why deals feel harder than ever to complete in today’s market✅ The rise of part-time realtors - and how they’re changing the industryKayla brings great insight and perspective into how agents...

Market Refresh 2025 - Strong jobs, sticky inflation, higher-for-longer rates… and some brand-new rules from the CFPB. What does it all mean for real estate? 🏡 I sat down with guest speaker Dave Lass to break it all down - the election drama, the Fed vs. Trump tug-of-war, mortgage rates, and what buyers and sellers need to know right now.

We’re back-with one of our favorite guests, Val Jackson, a Reno-based realtor and investor who owns over 300 doors (yes, seriously). In this episode, we dive into:Why she calls herself an investor first, realtor secondHow she bought properties sight unseen based on math, not moodboardsBalancing real estate with summer break and family lifeWhat today’s market softening really means for buyers and i...

Grace Mackedon is working on the new ADU ordinance for the city of Reno. Her education campaign is drumming up awareness for this possible zoning change right here in RENO!She joins us to talk about ADUs, unique properties, and challenging loans. If you live in Reno and want to give your feedback to City Council, fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xlkxwGzVDEmnk...

Val Jackson, investor and realtor, joins us for the market update! Val was once the reluctant investor and now she guides buyers through their nerves to earn financial freedom. We are live on the first Wednesday of every month at Noon PST. To watch live, join the shivpeter circle and RSVP RSVP for the live meeting: https://circle.shivpeter.com/join?invitation_token=98642d6bd95594c00859766d5910663b...

Shivani sits down with Sherrie Hoss to discuss the new year in housing ! As a Reno native, Sherrie loves supporting our community as an Escrow Officer with over 20 years of experience. Whether it’s buying your dream home, upsizing or downsizing as we step into different phases of our lives, or helping you grow your business looking for commercial properties! We are live on the first Wednesday of e...

This month we a joined by Stephanie Funk. Stephanie is the founder of The Funk Firm, your local Reno full service law firm. As a Reno attorney, she focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, trust administration and real property matter, and prides herself on offering thorough and compassionate legal counsel to her clients efficiently and cost-effectively. As a native Nevadan, she is proud...

Our last episode of 2024! What a year for interest rates, inventory, and the market as a whole? Where are we going in 2025? Where is this elusive shadow inventory? We are live on the first Wednesday of every month at Noon PST. To watch live, join the shivpeter circle and RSVP RSVP for the live meeting: https://circle.shivpeter.com/join?invitation_token=98642d6bd95594c00859766d5910663bb021ce46-4430...

You’re confused, I know. I’m a mortgage lender, I shouldn’t be promoting renting. My good friend Stefano, who I describe as the bougiest property manager in Reno (he’s also a realtor), has a new for-rent project in Midtown. We sat down at The Carlin to talk about having a strategy when it comes to renting, the housing shortage in Reno and removing judgement from the whole conversation when it come...

Brian Gipe is a Native Nevadan with over 15 years of experiance building homes here in Reno and all around Northern Nevada. He know that more housing - at any price point - makes housing more affordable for EVERY price point. Our discussion covers Reno's inventory crisis and housing culture. Check out BRG Homes Here: https://brghomesnevada.com Plus, we have a new project that just hit the market!...

Now that President Trump has been re-elected, let's breakdown the Republican's plans to lower housing costs and build more homes. Plus, we will talk about the immediate impact to the bond market and interest rates. FUTURE IS FEMALE TICKETS https://www.eventbrite.com/e/816011391037?aff=oddtdtcreator We are live on Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month at Noon PST. Register for the live meeting...

With over 12 years of real estate investing, experience covering institutional single-family rentals and multifamily brokerage. I launched Address Income in 2023 to provide innovative real estate services that combine advanced analytics, tools, and technology for investors, home buyers, and sellers. Prior to this, I spent eight years at Dickson Commercial Group, where I helped establish a niche in...

This month we a joined by Stephanie Funk. Stephanie is a key member of the legal team at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P., your local Reno full service law firm. As a Reno attorney, she focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, trust administration and real property matter, and prides herself on offering thorough and compassionate legal counsel to her clients efficiently and cost...

Our Guest Kirsten Childers is A seasoned professional with a reputation for loyalty, integrity, and unwavering client service, Kirsten Childers is amongst the top-ranking real estate agents in Northern Nevada. Her decades of experience in multiple aspects of housing development combine to provide buyers, sellers, and investors with luxury service and clear communication. We are live on Zoom on the...

Coming off a few hot weeks for politics, let's talk about the impact on our housing market! We are joined by JP Menante, reno realtor and our partner on the 18 on Lakeside development, to discuss the economy, if this market is dead or on fire, and household blended interest rates. [Episode was recorded July 10th] We are live on Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month at Noon PST. Register f...

Featuring Ainsley Murdock, a local realtor, this episode dives into how to make your offer stronger without raising the price, what to do when there is an appraisal gap, what a piggyback loan is, and the impact of credit scores on your loan. Forward Event Special Ticket: https://www.forwardacademy.com/offers/eAeoAS5q/checkout?coupon_code=CHRISLINK We are live on Zoom on the first Wednesday of ever...

Lee Stevens, Founder/Owner of Team Stevens (the third largest realtor group by volume in Nevada) joins us this month to talk about the market and how he sees his clients spending their money and investing. To check out more from Lee go to renoliferealestate.com Monthly Budget: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11zsAR0b11G5c_NHijZIYaojNEebOLwE9Ucje4pSOGEE/edit?usp=drive_link We are live on Zoo...

Mike Wood, local Reno realtor and sales coach, joins us to discuss the NAR lawsuit, Buyer-Broker Agreements, and Pricing to Sell. PROPERTY PURSUITS We are live on Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month at Noon PST. Register for the live meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcu6sqD4vHtPly8op-XAT26CXExI7SOHa APPLY for a Loan or Meet with the team https://www.shivanipeterson.com/...

In Episode 3 we dive into the market update with some notes on Inflation week and what the fed is up to plus we have a success story to share for all our Veterans looking to buy a house! We are live on Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month Noon pacific. Register for the live meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regis... APPLY for a Loan or Meet with the team https://www.shivanipeterson.co...

Episode 2. The recording from our live Lets talk about buyer-broker agreements, credit repair, and fear based decisions We are live on Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month Noon pacific. APPLY for a Loan or Meet with the team https://www.shivanipeterson.com/ Register for the live meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcu6sqD4vHtPly8op-XAT26CXExI7SOHa For Daily Market Updates: h...