In Nevada, real estate plays a huge role in the economic stability of the entire state. When Realtors are doing well, and the housing market is healthy, the state does well.

The more liquidity and mobility there is in the real estate market, the more financially stable our citizens are.

That’s why the state government considers real estate an existential issue. It’s also why the treasury invests in initiatives that allow the market to function the way it should.

From making sure there are affordable homes for people to live in and programs that make homeownership a reality. The treasury and real estate agents are fighting the same battle - helping the housing market and empowering consumers to build wealth.

How does the state government help people with housing and ultimately wealth creation? Why are real estate and the economic stability of the state so intertwined?

In this episode, we’re joined by CEO of the Carrara Group, Rocky Finseth and Nevada's 23rd State Treasurer, Zach Conine. Zach shares all the work the treasury is doing to help Nevadans.

In Nevada, housing instability is economic instability. Having units in the market that people can afford and interest rates they can take advantage of helps the housing market. -Zach Conine

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode

Working for Nevadans The state treasury is always working on different projects and initiatives. What are some of the things Zach and his team have accomplished?
How to get free money from the state A lot of people in Nevada don’t know they might have unclaimed property. How do you find out if the state has money for you?
Housing stability = economic stability Real estate is closely tied to the financial stability of the state of Nevada. Why are housing and treasury in the same fight?

Guest Bio

Rocky Finseth is the President and CEO of the Carrara Group, a government affairs and lobbying firm in Nevada. In existence for over two decades, the company provides lobbying expertise at a state and local level for all of its clients. Rocky leads the organization from a strategic and policy point of view. He regularly works alongside his talented team with most of the company’s clients, including helping to build the Nevada REALTORS into a political powerhouse in the state, and working to expand the political presence of our other array of clientele like the Hospital Corporation of America, the Nevada Bankers Association, PhRMA and Anheuser-Busch.

Zach Conine currently serves as Nevada's 23rd State Treasurer. Elected on November 6th, 2018, Zach knows that responsible financial management is the key to ensuring long-term growth for the State. As Treasurer, Zach leads a team of more than 45 professionals that are responsible for investing the State's and many local governments' money, financing community assets and facilities, processing payments for public agencies and collecting and returning unclaimed property. Additionally, Zach is responsible for Nevada College Savings Plans and administration of numerous scholarship programs and other services that help Nevadans plan, save, and pay for post-secondary education.

To find out if you have unclaimed property head to https://www.nvup.gov/ and search your name.

About Your Hosts

Tiffany Banks is the CEO and former general counsel of Nevada REALTORS®. Her leadership is defined by a strategic approach to real estate advocacy and a commitment to community enrichment. With over a decade of legal experience, Tiffany guides the organization's direction with a keen focus on strategic consulting, complex legal analyses, and new business development. Nevada REALTORS® has successfully navigated legislative sessions, forging strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing the community presence through impactful projects. Tiffany’s role encompasses not just operational management, but also driving growth and fostering a culture of excellence within the team and the broader real estate community.

Brandon Roberts is the President of Nevada REALTORS® and Corporate Broker/CoFounder of Signature Real Estate Group. Signature Real Estate Group is a real estate and property management brokerage that has grown to almost 800 agents in multiple states. He has been practicing real estate for over 27 years and has been a broker for 21 of them. Brandon has trained and coached Real Estate brokers and agents all over the country. His state of the art training at the Real Estate Academy has brought new agents to new levels. Making them into multi-million dollar producers within their first year.

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Why Real Estate is Key to Nevada’s Financial Stability w/ Zach Conine