University of Nevada, Reno Extension's Living With Fire program says embers cause up to 90 percent of home ignitions during wildfires, and Grand Design Landscape is encouraging Reno homeowners to plan fire-wise yards over the off-season.

Early-year market data showed constrained inventory and stronger demand below $1 million, while higher-priced properties faced longer marketing periods and greater buyer leverage

West Sonoma County real estate agent emphasizes wells, septic systems, permitting, defensible space and structure-specific due diligence when preparing complex properties for market