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 […]

It’s Hot!

It’s hot in the Vegas valley and we at New Home Resource would like to remind everyone to be mindful of the heat when taking your four-legged friends for a ride in the car.  Did you know that on a 78 degree day, temperatures in your vehicle can reach 100 to 120 degrees in minutes?  […]

SELLING SHORT? NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME!!

SELLING SHORT?      NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME!! Needing to short-sale your home?  NOW Is the time!     Buyers are abundant and available properties are scarce. In addition, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have just announced new SHORTENED timelines for short-sale decisions and a couple of the major banks are changing their processes to […]

What’s Going On In The Market Today?!

  Current inventory on the Las Vegas market is quite low today,  which has caused a home-buying frenzy unlike we’ve seen in years!   Any given property today will REGULARLY have multiple offers within days of listing, and often sell for MORE than the listed price!        What’s a buyer to do?   First and […]

Buying A Home With Past Credit Problems

Buying a home can be both exciting and stressful but, for those with past credit problems, the process may also seem intimidating.  The good news is that many lenders have adapted to the idea that many hopeful homeowners simply need a second chance, which means that past credit problems no longer have to define your […]

How Important Are Customer Reviews?

Whenever I make a purchase from eBay, I always read through the seller’s “Feedback” before committing to buy.   I need to know if this seller is slow to ship, regularly does a terrible job in describing his product, or is a flat-out thief.   My purchase of that item is going to be heavily-weighted based on […]