Updated November 15, 2026 · 10 local picks
Reno and Sparks have drawn a steady stream of newcomers over the past decade, for the mountain access, the shorter drive to Lake Tahoe, and Nevada's lack of a state income tax. The Truckee Meadows is a fairly compact valley, but the neighborhoods vary a lot, from historic streets near the river to newer master-planned communities on the edges of town.
This guide gives a quick lay of the land, then lists the local real estate, lending, title, inspection and moving businesses in our directory. It's a starting point, not advice. Talk to licensed professionals about your situation, and visit neighborhoods at different times of day before you decide.
Local home-buying and moving resources
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The Lipschutz Group
FeaturedReal estate agency · South Reno
A real estate team affiliated with Compass, based on Foothill Road in South Reno. The team works with buyers and sellers across Reno, Sparks, Truckee and the Lake Tahoe area.
Featured listings are paid placements. Affiliated with Compass. Tristan Lipschutz | CA DRE# S.197911 · Andrew Lipschutz | CA DRE# 02236259 · Lipschutz Group is a team of real estate licensees affiliated with Compass Nevada, LLC.
65 Foothill Road #2, RenoView listing - 2
Mortgage lender · South Reno
A mortgage lender with an office on Kietzke Lane in South Reno.
5370 Kietzke Lane, Suite 103, RenoView listing - 3
Mortgage lender · South Reno
A mortgage lender on South McCarran Boulevard in South Reno.
6900 S. McCarran Boulevard, Suite 1080, RenoView listing - 4
Mortgage lender · Downtown Reno
A mortgage lender on Washington Street in downtown Reno.
140 Washington Street, Suite 200, RenoView listing - 5
Title & Escrow · South Reno
A title and escrow company on Kietzke Lane.
5340 Kietzke Lane, Suite 101, RenoView listing - 6
Title & Escrow · South Reno
A title and escrow company on Kietzke Lane.
5390 Kietzke Lane, Suite 101, RenoView listing - 7
Home inspector · Sparks
A home inspector based on Victorian Avenue in Sparks.
846 Victorian Avenue, Suite 21, SparksView listing - 8
Appraiser · South Reno
A real estate appraisal firm on Lakeside Drive in South Reno.
6121 Lakeside Drive, Suite 160, RenoView listing - 9
Mover · South Reno
A moving company on Louie Lane in South Reno.
5440 Louie Lane, RenoView listing - 10
Mover · Sparks
A moving and storage company on Glendale Avenue in Sparks.
2277 Glendale Avenue, SparksView listing
Reno and Sparks neighborhoods at a glance
Downtown Reno and the Riverwalk District sit along the Truckee River, with apartments, condos and older homes close to the casinos, restaurants and events. Just south, Midtown is the arts district along South Virginia Street, popular with people who want to walk to coffee, bars and restaurants. The Old Southwest, west of Midtown, has tree-lined streets and some of the city's oldest homes.
South Reno, including South Meadows, Damonte Ranch and the Mt. Rose Highway area, has many newer subdivisions, shopping centers and quick access to Mt. Rose and Lake Tahoe. Northwest Reno and the West Reno and Verdi area, including Caughlin Ranch and Somersett, climb into the foothills toward the Sierra. North of downtown, the University District surrounds the University of Nevada, Reno, and the North Valleys (Stead, Lemmon Valley and Golden Valley) offer more space at a distance from the city center.
Sparks has its own downtown around Victorian Square and the Sparks Marina, while Spanish Springs, north of Sparks along Pyramid Way, is one of the area's fastest-growing communities. Each neighborhood page on RenoLocal lists the local businesses there, a quick way to get a feel for daily life in an area.
A few practical tips
Get pre-approved with a lender before you tour seriously; the local market can move quickly in spring and summer. Budget for a home inspection, and ask about the age of roofs and HVAC systems, since winters bring snow and summers are hot. Northern Nevada is also wildfire country, so check insurance options for homes near open space early in the process.
Other real estate offices in our directory include Buyers Agent, Dickson Realty and Keller Williams Realty. Browse the full real estate category to compare them, and see our home services category for roofers, HVAC, plumbers and other trades once you've moved in.
Business details come from our listings, compiled from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and businesses' own websites. Hours and offerings change; confirm with the business before you go. Places are chosen editorially and are not ranked or paid for, except listings marked Featured, which are paid placements.