Real estate agents can participate in free training to help first-time homebuyers in Carson City [Video]

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Carson City Community Development is partnering with the Northern Nevada Development Authority and Nevada Rural Housing (NRH) to offer free real estate agent training about NRH’s first-time homebuyer programs. 

During the City’s listening sessions for the Master Plan Update, community members expressed concerns that they, family members, co-workers, and employees could not afford to purchase housing in Carson City. Consequently, first-time home buyers who want to buy in Carson City are buying homes in neighboring communities.

Community Development Director Hope Sullivan, “We heard frustration from residents and employers about housing costs and the relationship between housing costs and having a local workforce. This would have the added benefit of adding to a local workforce.”

NRH’s homeownership programs have helped over 10,000 Nevada families realize home ownership. The training will provide real estate agents with the details of these programs. Real estate agents who participate will be …