las vegas real estate: Condo Hotel Loans AND Foreign National Investor Loans are Back! - 12/30/14 03:56 PM
We finally found a reputable lender with low fees and good rates that can do foreign investor loans AND/OR loans on condo hotels. This is a "make sense" lender that can do portfolio loans outside the box. They also have non warrantable condos and condo hotel financing for US citizens with 20% down payment!!
Read all about it at: http://www.greatlasvegashomes.com/blog/condo-hotel-loans-and-foreign-national-investor-loans-are-back.html
 
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las vegas real estate: How Can MultiGenerational Buyers Find Homes with Casitas Online? - 09/05/14 02:09 AM

Statistics show that today 20% to 25% of American families are caring for an aging parent or have an adult child living with them. That's up about 60% from 1990's statistics.
Especially in the Vegas Valley, with its rapidly growing retirement population, requirements for a home with a casita are becoming more and more frequent. So Las Vegas new home developers are building all new floor plans with casitas, guest houses or dual master options to accommodate this burgeoning housing trend.
The problem: more than 80% of Buyers use the Internet to browse prospective properties. But it can be hard to … (3 comments)

las vegas real estate: Gorgeous Brand New Upgraded Home with Dual Masters! - 07/10/14 08:56 AM



Gorgeous brand new home only 2 months old and never lived in! Fabulous 2540 square foot dual master floor plan (one upstairs and one down),  with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, custom espresso cabinetry, granite counters, beautiful Italian wood tile floors, Carrera marble baths and stainless steel appliances included! Plus two washer and dryer units, one full and one stackable.
Premium lot with no one directly behind you in a lovely Spring Valley gated community. This home is truly a must see – where else can you get a brand new home without the wait and below what it would … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate: Flip This House aka Empty Your Wallet - 06/05/14 07:17 AM


Over the past month, the Las Vegas real estate market has been literally flooded with would-be flippers,  making up to 30 bids each per week.  They are offering anywhere between 70 to 80 cents on the dollar on homes listed for sale around the Valley, hoping to get just one offer accepted so they can get started on their road to real estate riches.
Where are all these Donald Trump wanna-bees coming from? What fueled this sudden rush of real estate entrepreneurialism?
Massive radio campaigns have fanned the flipping fire in people all across the country. They are advertising get-rich real estate … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate: Please Don't Reject My VA Buyer! - 06/04/14 02:44 AM

It seems our poor Veterans are getting hit from all sides these days. From long waits to receive urgent medical care, to decreased retirement benefits, to cutbacks on funding for new recruits, Veterans are among the least appreciated members of our society. And this appalling neglect seems to extend to home buying as well.
Here, unfortunately, is a typical example of a wonderful young couple and their frustrating quest to buy a Las Vegas home using their VA benefits. Our wonderfully tenacious agent, Judy Campbell, was finally able to help them realize their dream, but only after they went through several Realtors … (2 comments)

las vegas real estate: Getting a Mortgage Loan aka Jumping Through Hoops of Fire! - 06/01/14 03:22 PM
If you haven't tried getting a mortgage loan in the past five years or so, you will be shocked at how difficult and arduous the process can be these days, for even the best of borrowers with A+ credit. Stringent federal regulation and fear of costly penalties for even the smallest infraction have Las Vegas mortgage lenders on the edge of their chairs, making sure every "i" is dotted and "t" is crossed. Applying for a mortgage is very much like being pregnant and going through labor: It's a painful ordeal that seems to have no end, but once you are settled in … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate: Mortgage Loans Now Available for Foreign Investors! - 05/23/14 11:22 AM

Foreign national mortgages for Las Vegas investment properties are back!
Finally there is once again a company which can finance mortgage loans for foreign nationals that want to buy investment real estate in Las Vegas. The minimum down payment is 50% of the appraised value with a minimum loan amount of $75k, so properties purchased must be $150k or greater to meet program guidelines.  The main program requirements are as follows:
LOAN APPLICATON
All foreign properties owned by the borrower must be listed on the Schedule of Real Estate Owned. Verification of mortgage payments, taxes and insurance is required A … (3 comments)

las vegas real estate: Superb Luxury Condo in Summerlin Las Vegas! - 05/08/14 08:23 AM

OUTSTANDING, IMMACULATE LUXURY CONDOMINIUM IN SUMMERLIN! This is the finest condominium residence available in Garden Terrace, featuring a spacious, open design and abundant natural light. Over 1500 square feet, this 2 bedroom 2 bath beauty has a 2 car attached garage and a perfect location near the 215-Beltway & Town Center Drive, convenient to EVERYTHING...
Superb finishes include crema marfil marble flooring, beautiful granite kitchen counters, maple cabinetry & stainless-steel appliances. Excellent, peaceful location and a large balcony overlooking an expansive park-like setting.
Listed at only $199,900. Don't wait to see it, because this fabulous condo will not last long. Call 702-985-7654 to … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate: Las Vegas Mortgage Lender Offers Outside-the-Box Financing - 05/07/14 11:47 AM

Las Vegas, NV / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2014 / Everyone knows how hard it is to get a home loan these days, even when you fit within the standard guidelines. And for many, there are no mortgage loan programs available at all. 
The Tonnesen Team of GreatLasVegasHomes.com is excited to announce that our preferred mortgage lender has partnered with one of the local banks in Las Vegas, and now has four exciting new loan programs that no other lenders in Las Vegas can offer.
These are exclusive programs that were specially developed for our real estate clients buying property in Clark County, NV. Read more … (3 comments)

las vegas real estate: Rent to Own Homes: Good Deal or Scam? - 04/22/14 05:44 AM

We get calls all the time from people who want to “rent to own” a home, and we usually tell them there is really no such thing. You could possibly do a lease purchase. That is where you actually sign a long term purchase contract then lease the home from the seller prior to closing.
But these days there are very few sellers that are in a strong enough financial situation to do a deal like that, so your housing choices are extremely limited. And you have to be careful that the seller is not upside down in the home or they … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate: Best Deals Found in Las Vegas Luxury Home Market - 04/18/14 07:52 AM

While the average sales price in Las Vegas rose over 30% in 2013, the median price for homes over $1 million was virtually unchanged last year and remained stable at $1.4 million. Surprisingly enough, though, the volume of closed transactions for Las Vegas luxury homes priced at over $1M almost doubled from 2012. Buyers from pricier markets in California and New York took advantage of the situation, and the number of sales in 2013 spiked to 342.
Most of these luxury home sales were located in the newer upscale guard gated communities. These developments were built during the boom years between … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate: 420 Orchid Oasis for Sale in North Las Vegas, 89031 - 04/13/14 01:04 AM

Priced right for a quick sale! Lovely 2267 sf 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home with 2 car garage in a wonderful gated community with beautiful private park and playground. Light and airy nicely appointed beauty with formal living and dining rooms plus a large separate family room. Spacious island kitchen with granite countertops, pantry and built in microwave.  Master suite features a separate shower and soaking tub, double sinks and roomy walk in closet. Plus there's an extra large backyard with plenty of room for the kids to play and lots of extra space for your pool!  A true steal … (2 comments)

las vegas real estate: What NOT to do When Getting a Mortgage - 04/09/14 06:12 AM
You can unknowingly sabotage your home financing goals by making some obvious and not-so-obvious moves with your finances.  Check out the list below to see if you know the top 10 things NOT to do when you are in the process of buying a home in Las Vegas or refinancing.
Do Not:
Transfer money between accounts, unless receiving complete documentation from your bank, itemizing all transfers. Make unnecessary checking or savings account transactions, such as withdrawals or deposits Leave an existing job - changing jobs may mean you don't have an appropriate work history, especially if you change fields of employment … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate: Vintage Vegas Homes - 04/06/14 02:37 AM

Las Vegas housing is usually known for its glitz and the plethora of beautiful new upscale master planned communities that surround the Valley.
But at the heart of Las Vegas beats a very different type of lifestyle that is truly "Vintage Vegas." These are the neighborhoods that were home to mobsters like Bugsy Siegel, divas of the stage like Diana Ross, casino magnates like Sheldon Adelson, and uniquely Vegas show biz personalities like Liberace, Ellvis and Wayne Newton. In these areas you can find everything from pink bathroom tiles and coffered copper ceilings to running lights around platform beds.
Downtown … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate: How Much Cheaper is Buying vs Renting? - 04/05/14 12:46 AM
The latest statistics are in: with interest rates hovering around 4.5% for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage, buying is 38% cheaper than renting as a national average, down from being 44% cheaper one year ago.
For example, if your rent is currently $1200 per month and you purchase a $175k home with a 3.5% down payment at a 4.5% interest rate, you would save approximately $8200 per year if home prices appreciated a modest 4% per year, or almost $50k savings over 6 years. Check out this cool buy vs rent calculator that will tell you exactly which option would benefit … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate: Finding Homes in the Best School Zones in Las Vegas - 04/04/14 01:43 AM

Spring is upon us, and families all across the country are once again gearing up to make a move at the end of the school year. For those relocating from out of state, it can be hard to determine which schools are the BEST Las Vegas schools for their kids from a such a distance.
Fortunately, the Clark County School District has put out a general ranking of schools based on the School Performance Framework. This should give any prospective homebuyer and concerned parent a start in the right direction for finding the top Las Vegas schools, and we have … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate: New Homes with Roof Top Gardens for Sale in Las Vegas - 04/03/14 05:20 AM

While the resale market for Las Vegas single family homes seems to be holding steady at around 6500 listings actively on the market (not yet under contract) and still tilted towards a seller's market, Las Vegas new home builders are finally opening up new developments around the Valley. Spring in Sprung!
With the much improved economic climate and a still lower-than-average inventory of resale homes, a number of new home builders have taken advantage of the situation by releasing more new models.  And a couple are introducing unique twists to their floor plans to lure new home buyers.
At the end of March, Ryland Homes opened … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate: Want to be a High Roller in Vegas? - 04/01/14 10:32 AM

The Las Vegas High Roller, a 550 foot high observation wheel, is now officially open to the public! More than 100 feet taller than the Eye in London on the banks of the Thames River, the High Roller has 28 cars that can hold up to 40 people comfortably (including room to walk around) for a thrilling half hour ride and multi-million dollar panoramic view of the world famous Strip.
The High Roller is actually the centerpiece of the new Linq outdoor pedestrian mall, located between the Flamingo Hotel and the newly revamped Quad Hotel (formerly the Imperial Palace) at … (0 comments)

las vegas real estate: Is Marijuana the new "Pot of Gold" for Real Estate? - 03/17/14 01:29 AM

 
Since recreational marijuana became legalized in Colorado, hordes of new residents have relocated to the Centennial State, and in Denver alone, more than 4.5 million square feet of space has been dedicated for commercial cultivation facilities, storage and distribution, and retail shops. Talk about your Mile High City - that’s over 78 football fields for you Bronco fans!
 
Commercial and residential purchasers in Colorado urban areas are scrambling to find new locations, something that is much easier said than done with the restrictions in place for local zoning ordinances. Prices have already zoomed for both residential and … (2 comments)

las vegas real estate: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Comes to Las Vegas! - 03/13/14 10:33 AM

Every year in March, Prudential Americana hosts a huge awards ceremony blowout to honor the outstanding agents in the company. (Above are some of our team agents that got lots of awards!) There is a lavish breakfast, the mimosas flow freely, and our affiliated Home Benefits vendors display their wares and have the agents draw for prizes ranging from gift cards to rounds of golf.   
But today when we entered the ballroom at the Encore, instead of “Pru Blue,” the entire ballroom was decorated in shades of burgundy and cream. And Mark Stark, owner of our company, made the … (3 comments)

 
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