Reno might lack the global name recognition and glamorous reputation of Las Vegas, but Nevada’s second-largest metro is increasingly outshining Sin City in its appeal to California homebuyers.
Located over 400 miles northwest of Vegas—but just across the border from California—Reno has seen its popularity among Golden State buyers reach new heights, putting upward pressure on local home prices in the process.
“Reno has really evolved over the last several years. What used to be considered a smaller regional market is now attracting national attention because of its economic growth, proximity to California, and lifestyle appeal,” Sandy Ravens, a licensed broker at Soli Ravens Team at Engel & Völkers, tells Realtor.com®…