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DCG Multifamily specialist Gerrit Hillebrand, CCIM, represented the seller, MJD Development, LLC, in the $7,000,000 sale of a 29,070-square-foot, 38-unit apartment building at 1301 Stardust Street. The recently renovated property was 94.74% occupied at the time of purchase, with a vacancy rate of 5.26%.The asset is situated on 0.849 acres in the Old Northwest Reno submarket and offers direct access to Interstate 80 via the Keystone Avenue exit. The location is surrounded by various new retail developments, including CVS Pharmacy, Surf Thru Car Wash, and West End Commons—home to In-N-Out Burger, Cracker Barrel, Starbucks, Chipotle, and Panera Bread.
DCG’s Senior Vice President, Gary Tremaine, and Josh Menante represented the seller in the $2.85 million sale of 40 Victorian Avenue, a 9,800-square-foot commercial property in Sparks. Boasting a high-exposure location with direct visibility to over 138,000 vehicles per day along Interstate 80, the property features a prominent front showroom and flexible space suitable for retail, office, or mixed commercial use.
DCG’s Gary Tremaine, represented the tenant, Country Creamery, in leasing 1,692 square feet of retail space at 2020 Red Drive, Suite 3. The space is located within the newly constructed RED Entertainment District, a multifamily apartment complex featuring street-level retail, along South Virginia Street.Country Creamery is a locally owned and operated artisan-style ice cream shop known for its handmade offerings. The company also operates another location in Fallon, Nevada.
Dickson Commercial Group Management (DCGM) is proud to welcome Cathy Shanks, CPM, as Vice President & Director. With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, Shanks brings extensive leadership in asset, property, and healthcare management to the DCGM team.“We are thrilled to welcome Cathy to our team,” said Tom Fennell, Principal at DCG and DCG Management. “She brings a wealth of experience to our property management company and has already made a significant impact on our operations. That experience will greatly benefit our management clients.”Shanks served over seven years as Director of Real Estate & Asset Management at Renown Health, Northern Nevada’s largest locally owned healthcare network. There, she led strategic planning, acquisitions, leasing, and facilities management across a portfolio exceeding 2 million square feet. Her achievements included the acquisition of major medical and industrial properties and the execution of over 50,000 square feet of new clinical leases.Previously, Shanks held senior roles at Dermody Properties, Trammell Crow Company, Prologis, Colliers International, and SyWest Development, managing millions of square feet of commercial space nationwide. In 2017, she founded Alignment Real Estate Management (AREM) to deliver high-level property services throughout Northern Nevada.Shanks holds a Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from IREM, a B.A. in Behavioral Science, and is a licensed real estate broker-salesperson in Nevada. She was named Broker of the Year by the Summit Awards in 2008 and served as Vice President of CREW in 2007.With her deep industry knowledge and operational expertise, Shanks strengthens DCGM’s commitment to delivering best-in-class real estate services throughout the region.
DCG’s Gerrit Hillebrand represented the seller and procured the buyer in the off-market investment sale of 444 Cheney St at $1,650,000. The 7,280-square-foot, 12-unit multifamily property is located at the north end of the Wells Neighborhood, near Reno's Midtown District. The property was 92% occupied at the time of sale and traded at a 4.92% cap rate.
Gary Tremaine, Senior Vice President of Retail at DCG, represented the landlord in leasing 2,400 square feet to Total Bliss Wellness at 465 South Meadows Parkway, Suites 14 & 15. The space is located in the Double Diamond Town Center, a well-positioned retail hub in South Meadows with convenient access to Interstate 580.Total Bliss Wellness is an elevated wellness studio that offers a curated selection of therapies designed to support physical restoration, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.

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