Buy or Rent? And How Should You Decide?
It’s the rare individual who gets to leave their parents’ home and head straight into buying a place of their own. Most of the time, we’re in a hurry to declare our independence – and we see the biggest part of that as having a space to call our own (even if it is rented). […]
Things To Love About Living in Las Vegas
For those who have lived in Las Vegas for longer than, oh, say 15 minutes, you’ve probably heard the question before from your friends and family: “So, which hotel do you live in?” Sigh. Hard to believe, but we still hear it today (even though you have to admit our housing industry did happen to […]
Keeping A Small Living Space Organized
There’s no place like home. Someone said that once, we think – and it’s so true. It doesn’t matter if the place you call home is a mansion in Malibu or an igloo in the Arctic, it’s your castle, your headquarters – and we believe you should be able to enjoy every minute you’re there. […]
Las Vegas Poised to Continue 2015 Real Estate Gains Into 2016
This year, Las Vegas has been reaping the results of the long-term recovery in the real estate market with many economic indicators headed in the right direction – Up. A drop in unemployment, more new homes starts, an increase in the sale of resale homes – overall, we’ve seen a consistent improvement each month across […]
Not All Mortgage Loans Are The Same – Shop, Ask, & Know These 15 Lending Terms
Whether you’re new to homeownership, or in the process of hunting for your 10th residence – the one thing that most of us have in common is the need for a mortgage lender. (Any recent lottery winners out there? If so, you have our permission to skip this article.) And thank goodness for mortgage loans, […]
Same Home – Different Viewpoint. He-Said-She-Said.
It used to be called the “Till Decorating Do Us Part” syndrome. Couples building a home together can have such differences in how to get to the finish line, that sometimes it causes a real rift in a relationship. But with a little inside information, and an open mind as to why the extra garage […]
New Home Design Trends We’ll Be Seeing More Of
A place to call home – it’s different these days. Between changing family dynamics, lifestyles, technology, and multi-generations living under one roof, new building trends have evolved – in our opinion, for the better. Take a look at some of the features and uses that builders are increasingly incorporating into home designs, and tell us […]
Time For Some Real Estate Myth-Busting 101
“I have a friend who’s a real estate agent, and they told me you should ALWAYS _______. ” Go ahead. Fill in the blank. We’ve all heard plenty of ‘facts’ about what to do, or not do, when it comes to buying and selling real estate. Some are very true, some not so much – […]
IT’S NOT “POOL FUN” IF IT’S NOT “POOL SAFE”
They call them “accidents” for a reason, but when it comes to pool safety, injuries or tragic outcomes are more often a matter of “inattention” than unexpected occurrences. The fact is, most of us are already aware of what care needs to be taken around bodies of water. But familiarity and complacency often cause us […]
Renting Really Is Twice As Expensive As Buying
The stats are really quite simple. On average, homebuyers with median income who purchase the typical home spend 15.3% of their income on their monthly house payment. In contrast, renters spend 29.9% of their monthly income on rent. (Data source: Zillow, 12/9/14 article.) Those are pretty impressive numbers, or make that ‘distressing’ if you’re renting. […]