How to make your home energy efficient
In a world with soaring energy costs and warmer temperatures, more and more people are looking to make their homes more energy efficient and therefore ‘green’. Many people don’t know where to start or are overwhelmed with what needs to be done. What are the benefits of making your home energy efficient? You are […]
Las Vegas housing market attracts more buyers
The Las Vegas housing market is finally on the way up after being labeled the “Foreclosure Capital”. With rock bottom prices, Las Vegas is seeing an influx of cash buyers as investors are grasping the opportunity for rental properties. With over 59% of homes sold in February purchased by cash buyers, the market made a […]
Update on Las Vegas Real Estate
Happy Holidays! There has been quite a bit going on in our marketplace today, from even further constraint in available housing, to increased NOD filings, to even higher sales prices in recent months. A little bit of history…… In August 2009, Clark County saw a whopping peak of 11,482 filings of Notices of Default. The […]
What is the special meaning of Thanksgiving?
What is the true meaning of Thanksgiving? We often ask ourselves that question. When we do think about Thanksgiving, we think about being in a warm home with family, friends, food, laughter and fun. Thanksgiving is the one time of the year that everyone comes together to give thanks and show appreciation by spending time […]
Low inventory in Las Vegas is driving up home prices
The lack of resale housing available in Las Vegas has caused all out-frenzy to buy, perpetuating a steady increase in pricing over the past year. The GLVAR (Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors) reported earlier this month that the median price of single-family homes is up almost 14% since September 2011, and some sources […]
What is going on with appraisals today??!!
What is going on with today’s home values??!! Whether you’re a buyer or seller in today’s market, it’s probable you’ll encounter appraisal issues! Low inventory, likely due to AB284, has caused an all-out bidding frenzy for the few homes on the market today. Prices are regularly being bid higher by anxious buyers, and prices set […]
The Mortgage Debt Relief Act is About to Expire!
The Mortgage Debt Relief Act is soon to expire! And Congress has not mentioned a word about extending it….. NOW is the time to get your short sale completed! Let me first remind everyone that we’re not attorneys, and do not profess to understand this Act nor the law it its entirety. Seek professional […]
FOR THE BEST PRICE, NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME!
If you’re thinking about selling your home, I’m thinking of telling you NOW’s the time! Now, I’m not a clairvoyant and I’m not privy to any secret housing information, so all of this is based on my own gut feeling…. But I DO eat, sleep and breathe real estate, every single day!!! Here’s my […]
WHAT IS AB284 AND HOW IS IT AFFECTING THE LAS VEGAS HOUSING MARKET?
The assembly bill known as AB284 became effective 10-1-11 and dramatically reduced the number of foreclosure filings in Nevada. Just as a disclaimer, we’re not attorneys and don’t even pretend to explain nor understand the whole of the law. To put it as simply as possible, the bill requires lenders to file an affidavit regarding the possession […]
Solar Lighting for Your Yard
One of the simplest, most economical and also eco-friendly ways to provide lighting in your yard is to use solar lights. Solar lights can bring ambiance to your home and yard for all those summer parties and back yard entertaining. There are a wide variety of solar lighting options on the market that can help […]