Author Archives: Mike McGonagle

About Mike McGonagle

An architect, business owner, and compulsive public records hacker, Mike reads the tea leaves of the local real estate market from a unique perspective.. A former Chicagoan, Mike earned his MArch from Harvard University. Mike can be reached at mike@macassociates.com or 775-345-7435. His continued musings can be found on the REreno.com blog.

A Sunday Drive

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Mike McGonagle

What a beautiful afternoon in Reno. So I broke out the flivver, took care of some business, then toured around a bit. You want pictures? We got pictures! And a few other tidbits along the way. Forgive some of the … Continue reading →

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Belvedere Liens

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Mike McGonagle

Disclaimer: I am neither an attorney nor a real estate professional. The information contained in this post is believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon in reaching a decision to purchase a unit at the Belvedere. Consult … Continue reading →

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Blue Tape

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Mike McGonagle

Remember when blue tape was only used for painting? In my mind, it is now forever linked to foreclosed home toilets! Here’s a few quick items from this week in real estate: – I’ve written about the Marmot group and … Continue reading →

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Elk Ivory

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Mike McGonagle

Toll Bothers just listed their lots at 6200 and 6220 Elk Ivory for $55,000 each. They used to sell houses on this street for a million plus. Capitulation that they can not build ANYTHING that will meet the CCRs and … Continue reading →

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Primadonna

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Mike McGonagle

The Primadonna Casino looks like it was a pretty colorful place (click to enlarge)! It was located on North Virginia, directly across the alley from what became the Fitz and now CommRow. when the Golden Phoenix took over, the facade … Continue reading →

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Friday Final

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Mike McGonagle

- GSR – I was trolling Trustee’s Deeds this morning, and an odd one caught by eye. A unit at the GSR was bought by – get this – the GSR! It got me curious, so I pulled up the … Continue reading →

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Openings

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Mike McGonagle

Maybe it’s not time to write off downtown Reno just yet. There are a lot of new business openings planned for the next couple of months. – Chocolate Bar – They have just opened up their new location downtown on … Continue reading →

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A Day of Defaults

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Mike McGonagle

22 NODs were recorded in Washoe County today, sort of a “normal” day sadly. One was for a time share, the rest were all homes or condos. What I find interesting and disturbing is how long it has taken the … Continue reading →

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