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Mesquite Nevada Relocation Welcome Package Info - Retire or Relocate to Mesquite Nv

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:47:34 -0500

As a real estate agent in Mesquite Nevada with ERA Brokers Consolidated and a member of Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, I have helped many people buy a home and relocate to Mesquite. Every one has questions and you will have even more after you move here. I hope this answers most of them for you! If you have a question about relocation to Mesquite NV, leave a comment below - I will get the answer for you and add it here. Or just call me!

Mesquite NV is a small town of about 20,000 people - it doesn’t seem like even that many live here - we have quite a few people who buy a 2nd home in Mesquite and aren’t even here that much. Many of them will eventually end up selling their first home somewhere and deciding to completely relocate to Mesquite when they retire.

Visit our own Mesquite Chamber of Commerce website for information about relocation to Mesquite. Many business people, like myself, are a member. If you are in town, stop by the Chamber. Everyone there is super friendly and helpful and they have brochures, newsletters, even postcards that you can send home.

Our Mesquite city has it’s own website with lots of useful information for you about relocation to Mesquite, including the major employers. Mesquite is pro-growth and the fastest-growing small city in Nevada.

Mesa View Regional Hospital is a full service hospital in Mesquite - with Inpatient Acute Care services, outpatient surgery and diagnostics, and a 24/7 Emergency Room.

Mesquite has miles and miles of Walking Trails throughout the city. You can walk or bike along golf courses, scenic desert bluffs or my favorite - the walking trail along the Virgin River, which runs through Mesquite. It has a paved walkway with lights that come on at dusk, and you can wander off and make your own trail! Take your dog, if you have one, but be sure to pick up after him.

We currently have 4 casino hotels here in Mesquite. They all have very well priced Mesquite NV golf packages that include golf at one or more of our golf courses and staying in one of the hotels.

That is a great way to get a golf getaway package at a good price - play golf in the daytime and play in the casino in the evening.

You might choose a package that has 2 or 3 days of golf on several different golfcourses and 2 or 3 nights at a hotel. Don’t stay out too late - you will want to get an early tee time, especially in the summer - it is HOT here.

Besides our casinos for 'recreation', we have 6 gorgeous golf courses in Mesquite, including the famous Wolf Creek Golf Course, rated by Golf Digest as one of the top 25 courses in the U.S. and the Palmer Golf Course, home of the Big Break.

If you need a place to stay for a short term or a long term, Siegel Suites might be the place. They offer studio and one-bedroom apartments for rent starting at about $499 per month and up and include all utilities except for phone. Pets are allowed and plenty of parking, including room for your RV or Boat.

Our state of the art Mesquite City Recreation Center is something you would see in a much larger city.

The Mesquite NV Recreation Center is for families and singles with programs, classes and activities for young and not-so-young. Annual or monthly passes are available to residents of Mesquite.

You can even play basketball on the air conditioned indoor court and wait till you see the indoor and outdoor pools!

The outside pool is my grandkid's favorite place to go when they visit in the summer. There is also a smaller shallow pool for the almost swimmers and covered picnic areas to get out of the sun and heat.

Speaking of Mesquite weather, yes we have some beautiful weather here. Sunny and ‘golfable’ almost everyday!

Utilities are very reasonable here - Mesquite is all electric, no gas and we are on Overton Power - the rates are quite a bit lower than Las Vegas. Mesquite water is our own and very inexpensive, from aquifers under the area. You will see water towers all around Mesquite. Even with all of the growth, we currently do not have to ration water like some areas of Clark County do. Cable TV is available or DSL from local carriers.

Property Taxes in Mesquite NV Mesquite has one of the lowest local tax rates in Clark County - Nevada has one of the lowest state tax structures in the U.S.

Mesquite annual property taxes are approximately 1 % of the purchase price of a home.

Mesquite Schools are in the Clark County School District. Virgin Valley High School, Hughes Middle School, Virgin Valley Elementary School. Bus service to and from the school is provided for the kids.

Seniors - Mesquite is an active adult kind of town with a wonderful Senior Center - if you are not interested in going to a casino or playing golf, the city of Mesquite sponsors activities and programs just for seniors.

We have several active adult community subdivisions for 55 plus residents and second home owners.

Speaking of 55 + active adult communities in Mesquite - Pulte Del Webb brought Sun City Mesquite to us in June 2007. With a large selection of floor plans and very reasonable prices, Sun City Mesquite is the best selling Del Webb community in Nevada and the best selling new home subdivision in Mesquite.

The Sun City Mesquite Pioneer Recreation Center is amazing, with a beautiful indoor pool which is open year round and a huge outdoor swimming pool and spa that overlooks their Conestoga Golf Course.

Membership to the Sun City Mesquite Rec Center with fitness center, billiards room, putting greens, tennis courts and activities is included with their HOA monthly fee.

Residents have access to all of Sun City Mesquite parks and walking trails.

Residents in Sun City Mesquite also get a discount and preferred tee times at the Conestoga Golf Course which is still in construction and is expected to open for residents on November 7, 2009. The grand opening to the public will be held in the first part of 2010.

Now that this 55 + community has been open and selling homes for over 2 years, there are now some Sun City Mesquite resale homes for sale in Mesquite MLS that may have been purchased as a second or retirement home - many are in excellent condition with upgrades and landscaping already in place.

Ence Homes is one of the premier builders in Mesquite. Ence has announced their new Low Priced New Homes - with prices in the mid $100's, it is a great opportunity. These new homes can be built in the Trailside - Shadowhawk - Falcon Glenn subdivisions on large lots that will even include front and side yard landscaping.

Mesquite has several gated communities on the golf courses - homes right on the golf course, some with views of the courses and some with beautiful views of Mesquite and the mountains. Copper Bluffs has some of the lowest priced homes in a gated community with membership privileges at the Oasis Golf Club.

Santa Theresa Estates is a brand new home subdivision - both townhomes and single family homes with 2 car garages and large fenced backyards - prices start at $162,500.

If you would like an idea of what homes are for sale in Mesquite NV, you can search Mesquite NV MLS right now. If you see a property that interests you, call or email me and I will give you more information or set up a time to show the home to you. Or you can fill out the short form to sign up for free Mesquite NV property search and get email updates whenever a new listing is posted. If you are interested in foreclosures in Mesquite, just check the box and all foreclosure listings will be on your list.

Looking for a house or condo to rent in Mesquite NV - Jensen Property Management is a great source with a good selection of rental properties in Mesquite. The folks at Jensen are great to work with - they will help you find just the right home to rent in Mesquite. JPM also manages storage units in different areas of Mesquite - different locations, sizes and prices. RV? Boat? Just some boxes? You got it - they will store it!

And if you would like to know what is near any address - try Walkscore.com. It is a website that will tell you what is within walking distance of any place - and it is a great way to find what kind of businesses are nearby. Remember though, that you will get mileage that seems to be based on how the crow flies!

Even in a small town like Mesquite, we can't walk everywhere - look here for Mesquite NV gas prices.

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Many folks ask if we have a problem with creepy crawlie pests here in Mesquite - well, it is a desert out there! I have never seen a snake here, and we don't have much of a mosquito problem, but if you are like me and don't like spiders - have your home sprayed to keep them out of your home. We have several pest control companies here, I often use Jesse's Pest Control in Mesquite NV.

Featured Listing: Home for Sale in a 55 + Gated Golf Course Community

Call me or send me an email for questions or information about Relocation to Mesquite NV ~

Virginia Hepp

ERA Brokers Consolidated

Mesquite NV Real Estate

Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Member

702 622-1177

vhepp@cascadeaccess.com

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Santa Theresa Estates - Mesquite NV New Homes Subdivision - Low HOA fees

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:12:04 -0500

Santa Theresa Estates has just opened in Mesquite Nevada - an exciting new homes subdivision with 60 New Single Family Attached homes and 34 Single Family Homes for sale - all homes will have 2 car and fully fenced backyards with room for a pool - and some of the lots will have room for RV parking.

Front yard desert landscaping is included which will be maintained by the Santa Theresa Estates Homeowner Association with low HOA fees. Several common areas will be within the community for residents' enjoyment, including a dog walking area.

Santa Theresa Estates Standard Exterior Features:

2 Car Garage
"Almond" 16x7 Garage Door with 2 Openers
Two Tone Synthetic Finish with Stone Features
Front and Side Yard Low Maintenance Landscaping
Tile Roofs
R-13 Value Insulation in walls
R-30 Value Insulation in attic
R-19 Value Insulation in garage attic
2x4 Walls with 8' Plate
Grey Broom Finish Concrete
Stucco Soffit and Fascia

Santa Theresa Estates are designed with an open floorplan with no wasted space and a great design for entertaining in the great rooms. It is very unusual to get a fenced back yard in a Mesquite new home - not just a postage stamp-sized yard, these are big enough for a pool and a spa - with views of the mountain tops. Prices start from $162,500 for the townhome with 2 Car garage with many plans and choices under 200K.

Santa Theresa Estates Standard Interior Features

Almond color Vinyl Windows
Tile Floors in Kitchen
2 Tone Paint
Ceiling Fans
Decor style switches
Maple Sash Kitchen Cabinets
Cast Iron Drop-In Sink
Moen Chrome Fixture in Kitchen
Cultured Marble Vanity in Baths
Walk in Closet in Master

Call me for a tour of Santa Teresa new homes for sale in Mesquite NV with low HOA fees

Virginia Hepp ~ ERA Brokers Consolidated

Mesquite NV Real Estate Agent

702 622-1177

vhepp@cascadeaccess.com

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Gunlock State Park Utah - Fishing, Swimming, Boating - NO Cow Tipping

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:05:21 -0500

Calais - Mesquite NV Luxury Custom Homes - Moonrise Views over Falcon Crest Golfcourse

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:07:28 -0500

Mesquite NV luxury homes are expected to have at least one amazing view - this custom home in Calais gated community was designed to showcase the views of Falcon Ridge Golfcourse and so much more ....

Mesquite Nevada Luxury Homes ~ Calais Gated Golfcourse Community

Calais - Mesquite NV Upscale Gated Golf Course Community of Luxury Homes

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:13:29 -0500

Way up at the top of the North side of Mesquite Nevada is the gated golfcourse community of Calais - custom built luxury homes overlooking the city and surrounded by the Falcon Ridge golf course and panoramic views of the scenic mountains and mesas of the Virgin Valley.

Calais - a small community of upscale custom luxury homes that were crafted with expert workmanship and high quality materials - designed to satisfy the tastes of discriminating home owners.

A minimum of 2500 square feet is required to build in this subdivision with homes as large as 6100 sq feet that have sold for well over $1,000,000.

Many current owners purchased a lot for sale in Calais to build a home and designed the home of their dreams - these homes may never be for sale - some folks just want to live in their dream home.

Custom designed chef kitchens with superior quality granite counter tops, many with Wolf and Sub Zero appliances, walk in pantries, and spacious dining areas make entertaining a pleasure in these elegant homes.

Many of these custom build homes in Calais have family media rooms with full theatre and sound. Some have wet bars with built in wine racks, and refrigerators.

Master suites with spacious bathrooms usually have large windows to take advantage of the golf course and mountain views surrounding these luxury homes.

The walk in closets with custom shelving and storage are as spacious as would be expected.

Front courtyards with flowering desert landscaping and back covered patios with a breathtaking view of the Falcon Ridge golfcourse make these lovely homes feel like a private resort.

Some of these custom homes have a casita - Casitas are usually separated from the homes by a courtyard and have their own full baths, walk in closets and sometimes a kitchen area. With their own entrance, a casita can be used as a private guest house for visitors.

The 2 or 3 car oversized garages usually have room for a golf cart and extra storage.

Several homes are for currently for sale in this Mesquite NV luxury neighborhood from $705,000 for a 3359 square foot home to $1,450,000 for a 6161 square foot home. One foreclosed home is for sale at $750,000 for a 5608 square foot home on the golf course. Building lots are still available from $160,000 to $275,000 - the smallest lot is just over 1/4 acre, but most lots are 1/3 to 1/2 acre - all with city, mountain or golf course views - and some have several types of views.

Calais is a Mesquite NV Upscale Gated Golf Course Community of Luxury Homes

Vista Del Monte - Mesquite NV North Side Gated Golf Course Community

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:58:41 -0500

Vista Del Monte is one of the Gated Golfcourse Communities on the north side of Mesquite Nevada. The Oasis Golf Club's Canyon Crest Golf Course flows through and around this well kept subdivision built by Ence Homes.

As members of the Mesquite Vistas and included in the HOA fees - all homeowners can use the swimming pool and spa, tennis courts, workout room, or host an event in the Oasis Golf Clubhouse.

The homeowners in Vista Del Monte enjoy some of the nicest views in Mesquite NV - whether it is a view of one of the greens of the Canyons Golf Course or views of the mountains or rugged desert bluffs.

In the hot Mesquite summers you will appreciate the low utility bills in these 5 Star Energy Efficient Homes built by Ence Homes on the North side of I-25 in Mesquite. Throughout Vista Del Monte Gated Golf Course subdivision are desert parks and community areas to add to the appeal of the neighborhood and for the enjoyment of the homeowners.

Current Homes for sale in Vista Del Monte in the Mesquite NV MLS are priced from $249,900 to $525,000 and range in square feet from 1454 to 2233. Built with Ence Homes well known superior construction with tile roofs and reinforced cement slabs, many of these homes for sale in Vista Del Monte include features and upgrades such as:

18" Tile
8 foot doors
Stainless Steel Appliances
Granite Kitchen Counter Tops
Cultured Granite in Bathrooms
Covered Back Patios
Jetted Tubs in Master Baths
Staggered and Stepped Raised Panel Cabinets
Large indoor Laundry Rooms
Casitas
3 car garages

Virginia Hepp

ERA Brokers Consolidated

Mesquite NV Homes

Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Member

702 622-1177

vhepp@cascadeaccess.com

for info about Mesquite NV homes

Mesquite NV Homes for Sale in Vista Del Monte by Ence Homes - Gated Golf Course Community - North of I-15

The Little Blog That Could - Rainmaker!

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:16:50 -0500

This is a success story of a little blog that convinced me that being a Rainmaker is the best thing I have going for me in my real estate business - how the power of one blog post written by an amateur could make the difference between looking for a job and looking for an assistant.

My daughter, Annie, is a virtual assistant and does my website - she signed me up for Active Rain and mentioned it about 6 months later. She didn't know anything about real estate, but recognized that Active Rain is a powerful real estate site, even then. (Are your kids smarter than you, too?) I didn't know what a blog was or that it could propel my little website to the first page of Google for a whole lot of keywords.

I didn’t even know what a url was, keyword, link - I didn’t even know how to text! I was 55 years old - old dogs can’t learn new tricks, right? Hey - was I ever wrong about that!

A few months later, I was exploring the blogs on Active Rain, and thought, “I can do this.”

Hey - I was right about that! I started reading blogs on how to blog - I learned it right here on Active Rain. Soon, this old dog was using and getting business from those new tricks. My daughter is now my virtual assistant and webmaster - she built my Mesquite NV Homes and Condos website herself - her first website. ($4.95 a month plus $7.00 per year for the url) It moved from page 88 to page 1 of Google for many keywords since I joined AR and started blogging. It only took about 5 posts.

All of my business is coming from my AR blog and the links to my website from it. I don't mail stuff, I don't do floor time, I don't cold call. I blog on Active Rain. My website traffic increased dramatically when I added Hit Router, too. It goes right to my Mesquite Nevada MLS signup page that my daughter created for me - we don’t have IDX here, yet - but it is working well because of my AR blog links to it.

I wrote this post about Sun City Mesquite before I had learned how to use keywords, add pictures and links. I went back later and added them - the page views and clicks increased immediately and have been going up ever since - now 6595 page views and 5654 clicks on that one blog post and still going. I didn’t know it then, but that is HUGE. People were finding my blog from keyword searches.

Anyway - one Friday, I got a phone call from an out of state buyer who said they were coming to town to buy a house in Sun City Mesquite.

I said, “Who referred you to me?”

“Oh, we have been reading your blog for awhile and decided to call you when we are ready.”

Well, they were ready - they bought a new spec home in Sun City Monday morning with cash and it closed 2 weeks later.

I still didn’t get it. I thought I just got lucky.

Same week, I got another call from the same old post. They bought a new house on the next street.

Then I got it. So I wrote a few more posts about the same hot neighborhood and put them on my AR outside blog - everything about real estate goes there now - I don’t want to share my page views, the only face on my outside blog is mine. The only links on my outside blog are mine. All mine.

End of story of that one blog post?

No. It is still working for me. When sellers google their neighborhood, they are looking for someone who knows something about it. And they are looking for a real estate agent that will provide lots of visibility for their property - they want it on the internet, not just on Realtor.com and other bulk sites.

I have 2 current listings from that post, one of which closes escrow next week - the buyer‘s agent sent my blog post about it to the out of state buyer. :)

My other Sun City Mesquite resale home for sale will sell soon - no doubt about that - My AR Google juice is working on that one.

EDIT - SOLD - from a call on the above blog!

Another in escrow with a buyer who lives in Saudi Arabia and called on my blog. She is building a new Sun City home, will be done in September.

And one more in escrow from it - I am not sure which post in the series this buyer saw first - same subdivision - closes in August. Number 5!

Last week Annie added a page to my website just for Sun City Mesquite Resales. Of course, it is ranked already and comes right up in searches - because I link to it from my blogs.

I am a Rainmaker - my blog is viral!

Any questions about why you should be a Rainmaker, too?

I believe in paying it forward. Call me if you need any help with your AR blog. 702.622.1177

Santa Fe Vistas - Mesquite NV - neighborhoods with NO HOA fees

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:58:32 -0500

Santa Fe Vistas is one of several Mesquite NV neighborhoods with no HOA fees. On the north east side of town and almost to the Arizona border you will find several small subdivisions with no Home Owner Associations.

That's right - no Hoa fees - kind of unusual around here. Most new or newer homes in Clark County have a Home Owners Association of some kind - fees vary from as low as $26 per month up to almost $400 per month and may include some utilities and maintenance of the homes and yard.

The CCRs - Covenants, Codes, and Restrictions included with the property also vary within each subdivision. One might have very few restrictions - another might be very restrictive with rules and regulations that might even include how long you can leave your garage door open.

Being part of a Home Owner Association in Mesquite NV can have advantages. If they take care of the yard, you don't have to - you might only want to live here part time, and you don't have to worry about your home while you are not here. Some HOAs include everything, from water and garbage fees, to structural insurance.

But if you want to paint your home whatever color you like or plant corn, you might want a home in a community without a Home Owner Association.

Santa Fe Vistas subdivision in Mesquite NV has no homeowner's association and no HOA fees.

Yet the neighborhoods are well maintained and the yards look great, partly due to Mesquite city codes which do not allow garbage, junked cars or overgrown yards.

One way to get away from yard work in the hot summers is to use desert landscaping and it is difficult to tell whether a green lawn is growing or faux grass.

Some are so lush and green, you have to reach down and try to pull out some blades to be able to tell if it is real. Look at this beautiful back yard and see what I mean! This yard is actually very low maintenance.

Homes in Santa Fe Vistas usually range from about 1600 to 2200 sq feet and vary in price from approximately $200,000 to $400,000 - one listing with over 4000 sq ft and a pool is about $500,000. Many of these homes have great views of the Canyons Golf Course and of the Arizona mountains.

Virginia Hepp

ERA Brokers Consolidated

Mesquite NV Homes

Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Member

702 622-1177

vhepp@cascadeaccess.com

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Santa Fe Vistas is one of several Mesquite NV neighborhoods with No Hoa Fees

Falcon Glenn by Ence Homes - Mesquite NV Golf Course Community

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:54:08 -0500

Falcon Glenn subdivision is one of several Mesquite Nevada neighborhoods on the north side that are right on a golfcourse. Mesquite is a golf destination city that draws golfers from all over the U.S. and Canada - and Falcon Ridge Golfcourse is one of the favorites for Mesquite golfers.

Surrounded by the Falcon Ridge golfcourse, this golf course community has the feel of a gated community.

There are currently four Falcon Glenn resale homes for sale listed in the Mesquite NV MLS - these homes are only a few years old.

These energy efficient resale homes range from 1681 to 2080 square feet and are priced from $200,000 to $410,000.

All have 3 bedrooms, 2 or 3 baths, one model even has a 3 car garage - give your golf cart a little home of it's own!

Most of these homes have been upgraded with granite kitchen counters, tile floors and 2 tone paint. Some of the homes are right on the golfcourse and many have some beautiful mountain views.

These are not little postage stamp sized lots - all have a back patio, many with lawns and room for a pool that I will be happy to come over and help swim in and some with RV parking areas.

This is a very serene, well kept neighborhood with pride of ownership evident any time you drive through. The only time you see much activity is on Halloween - the Falcon Glenn community takes pride in their spooky decorations and the kids love to trick or treat there. I like to dress up as a large witch and get my share of the candy - just kidding!

The low HOA fee of $85 per month includes maintenance of the front and side yards and the community areas. All homes in Falcon Glenn have front lawns and flowering trees and bushes - no work there, the HOA does it all.

Ence Homes built this small subdivision on the north side of Mesquite - with 3 vacant lots in Falcon Glenn still available - they all back to the Falcon Ridge Golf Course.

Several choices of floor plans are available from the builder, including the Ence Select Series Homes - you could build a brand new energy efficient home on one of these 5 building lots for sale for as little as $162,500.

You can even bring your own floorplans with approval from Ence Homes or they will customize any of their floorplans to fit your needs and budget.

Call me for more information about homes for sale in Falcon Glenn

Virginia Hepp

ERA Brokers Consolidated

Mesquite NV

Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Member

702 622-1177

vhepp@cascadeaccess.com

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Falcon Glenn Homes on the golfcourse are built by Ence Homes in Mesquite NV

Sun City Mesquite Resales - golfcourse homes for sale in 55 + neighborhoods

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:45:20 -0500

Sun City Mesquite NV Resale Homes For Sale in Pulte Del Webb's Active Adult Community for 55 plus residents. This Sun City Mesquite resale home is a Lilac model home with a great location across from the 11th hole of the Conestoga Golf Course and Wagon Wheel Park.

This Pulte Del Webb home was purchased as a second home before Sun City Mesquite restructured their new base price and eliminated many of the features that were standard - such as the pull outs in the kitchen cabinets and blown insulation under the roof. 3cm granite, tile floors and even a new furniture package - this upgraded home has a lot to offer at a very good price.

1390 sq feet - purchased for a second home in Mesquite - and only used a few times
2 bedroom plus den or office - 2 bath
Complete with a decorator furniture package - upgrade
3 cm granite kitchen counter tops - now an upgrade
18" tile laid diagonally throughout all of the living areas - upgraded
maple cabinets with pull outs - now an upgrade
granite breakfast bar opens to great room - now an upgrade
kitchen pantry
breakfast nook with great views
custom window covering package - upgraded
2 car finished garage

This resale home in Sun City Mesquite Wagon Wheel Subdivision has already sold - similar homes are available with many of the same features and upgrades.

Pulte Del Webb Sun City Mesquite is an age restricted subdivision for 55 plus residents. Sun City Mesquite's Pioneer Recreation Center is centrally located in the subdivision for the use of residents and their guests only. Enjoy the indoor pool and spas 365 days a year - the outdoor pool and spas are open seasonally.

Sun City Mesquite recently announced new base prices for their homes for sale. The price adjustment reflects several cost savings experienced by value engineering in each series and floor plans. Many of the features that were standard when this home was built are now upgrades or options at additional prices.

Most of the current listings of Sun City Mesquite Resales in Mesquite MLS were built before the price restructuring and have many more upgrades as standard features than the new homes being built.

If you haven't been to Sun City Mesquite, take a tour of the Sun City Mesquite Parks and Walking Trails.

Virginia Hepp

ERA Brokers Consolidated

Mesquite NV

Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Member

702 622-1177

vhepp@cascadeaccess.com

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Mesquite Nevada Shortsales - Golfcourse Views on Falcon Glenn home for sale

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:34:45 -0500

Mesquite NV has many subdivisions with homes for sale on golf courses. This home at 846 Falcon Glenn Dr is in the Falcon Glenn golf course community on the north side of Mesquite and is a short sale listing for $235,000. This is a highly energy efficient home built in 2006 by Ence Homes and is right on the Falcon Ridge Golf Course.

The amazing backyard views of the Falcon Ridge golf course are even visible from all of the back windows of this short sale home for sale in Mesquite. Over the golf course greens you can view the southern mountain ranges with colorful views of the sunrise.

This short sale home features a spacious great room and open kitchen with over sized tile laid throughout all of the living areas, dining, kitchen, laundry and baths. The kitchen is upgraded with black appliances, knotty pine cabinets and 3cm granite - a large granite breakfast bar separates the kitchen from the living area and full size dining area. The huge tiled laundry room is conveniently located between the 3 Car garage and kitchen.

Not just a view lot, the back and side yards are large enough for a pool with room for RV or boat parking, too. The low Home Owner's Association fee of $85 per month includes front and side yard maintenance.

Short sales in Mesquite NV are not as plentiful as in many areas - with some light cosmetic repairs and some polishing up, this Mesquite home for sale under $250,000 is a bargain.

Virginia Hepp

ERA Brokers Consolidated

Mesquite NV Relocation

Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Member

702 622-1177

vhepp@cascadeaccess.com

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Highland Fairways Home for Sale OPEN HOUSE - Mesquite NV 55 + community

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:40:34 -0500

Gated community gates will be open on weekdays - here is your chance drive by this Highland Fairways Home for Sale in North Mesquite Nevada at 453 Chalet Drive. Take a look at a pristine home in this gated golfcourse community for 55 + residents. The whole neighborhood, including front and back yards, is maintained perfectly by the Homeowner's Association - green lawns and mature trees make a lovely setting for these well built energy efficient homes.

OPEN HOUSE - Any Day - Call me for times!

Come see what a home you can buy for $219,900 in one of the Mesquite NV gated golf communities.

Look for the gated entrance on Red Hills, right off of Pioneer Parkway - you will see the waterfall and palm trees at the gate, with a lovely community park and gazebo overlooking the golf course to the right as you drive in the gates.

The owners took pride in upgrading this home with about $10,000 worth of hardwood flooring in the living areas and master bedroom. The built in entertainment center adds style to this room. The Sony 37" TV is included!

Dining Room has Bay Windows and plenty of room for entertaining. Notice the Roman Shades and Plantation shutters throughout the home?

A door in the master bedroom and sliders from the living room open to the spacious covered back patio in the park like fenced back yard with views of the Highland Fairways hills and landscape.

Tile floors in the kitchen, laundry room, entry and baths. Large laundry room with sink and extra cabinets for storage. Tasteful (and useful in our summer weather) ceiling fans throughout and a big breakfast bar makes this Highland Fairways home a comfortable yet elegant home.

Did I mention that the Maytag washer/dryer and fridge all go with the house? 37" TV, too! And the Kenmore water softener system is included. Or that the Homeowners Association fees include use of the Mesquite Vistas Sports Club facilities at the Oasis Golf Club - enjoy their comprehensive fitness room, swimming pools, tennis courts, indoor/outdoor snack bar, as well as a bonus room for special events.

Energy efficient, you may ask .... yes, it certainly is. Mesquite utilities are all electric power - we have no gas here. So your electric bill is for heat, air, hot water, clothes dryer, kitchen appliances - all run on electricity.

Mesquite temperatures in July and August usually go over 110 degrees. This well built home had an average power bill in 2008 of only $99.43. That included an August bill of $161.32 - we had a real heat wave last summer. And remember - your electric bill is for all power, no gas in Mesquite.

Sorry, running out of room here - for some more details and pictures about this home in a 55 + Mesquite neighborhood, you might want to look at another blog post with a slide show about this home for sale in a Mesquite NV Gated Golf Course Community.

Virginia Hepp - Realtor

ERA Brokers Consolidated

Mesquite NV Real Estate

702 622-1177

Mesquite Nevada MLS

vhepp@cascadeaccess.com

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Thankful Thursday - Mikey is getting better - Stop and smell the flowers!

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:04:04 -0500

My dog, Mikey, is getting better. He got a bad case of heart worm disease while in Mississippi - the veterinarian here in Mesquite NV did not even know how to treat it - we don't get that here. So Mikey is going through "the treatment", which is mainly shots of arsenic. He is 10 years old this summer and has been through a lot in his little life - including stitches and 15 staples when two Rottweilers were fighting over him - for their lunch.

Funny how much you can love a little animal! Funny how he knows that he won't get in trouble for squishing my flowers that I work so hard to keep blooming in this desert heat. :)

Sun City Mesquite Price Reduction - Prices of floorplans are lower than ever

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:46:52 -0500

Sun City Mesquite announced on June 5 2009 that they have lowered the prices of all Sun City new homes for sale in Mesquite. This age restricted 55 plus community in Mesquite has been a huge success with over 550 homes sold since their grand opening in June of 2007. The sales total of Sun City Mesquite is close to the total single family sales in the rest of the Mesquite NV MLS in the last 2 years.

Lila Williams, sales representative at Sun City Mesquite says,

"The price adjustment reflects several cost savings experienced by value engineering in each series and floor plans. Along with the new prices are new included features and upgrades that are available for all floor plans. Some of the prior standards are now available as options, but many features are still included.

And of course, Pulte Del Webb is still providing the same standard Energy Engineered Features on our new homes that they have always been renowned for.

Our energy efficiency system is Environments For Living which actually exceeds Energy Star rated homes by up to 20% - which translates into lower energy usage and monthly utility bills."

Balanced Air Ducts and Blown Cellulose Insulation are used to increase the energy efficiency of Sun City homes.

The Pulte Del Webb quality of construction is still excellent, starting with superior grading of the subdivision and building all of their new homes on a post tension slab for increased stability and less strain.

The Daisy is the smallest of the 14 Sun City Mesquite floor plans and is now offered at $171,490 with Armstrong No Wax, Easy-Care Vinyl Flooring and Wilsonart Laminate Countertops. Tile floors and granite countertops will be available as upgrades. Larger floorplans will include the tile and granite as standard features.

A really nice added feature is offered on the popular Laurel floorplan which is now priced at $218,490. It is a 1569 square foot home with 2 bedrooms and a den - a golf cart garage is now available as an upgrade in addition to the 2 car garage that is standard.

Sun City Mesquite HOA fee of $120 in their non-gated communities is still the same and includes use of their Pioneer Recreation Center, Sun City Mesquite Walking Trails and VIP discounted fees at Sun City Mesquite's Conestoga Golf Course, scheduled to 'soft' open for Sun City residents in late 2009. The golf course will be open to the public in early 2010.

If you are thinking of buying a new home in Sun City Mesquite, you might also want to consider a resale home in Sun City, or at least compare for the best value. One of the Sun City Mesquite resale homes that are listed for sale might already have all the upgrades that you would like in your home or maybe a privacy or view lot that you will enjoy in our sunny Mesquite weather.

Virginia Hepp

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Pulte Del Webb Sun City Mesquite Price Reduction Update

Mesquite Nevada Sports Complex - Desert Falls Sports Resorts

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:03:01 -0500

Desert Falls International Sports Resorts are taking steps build a 920 acre $500 million sports complex in Mesquite Nevada - Paul Morris of Desert Falls called it “the premier location for amateur sports in the United States.” The Mesquite sports complex may also draw in professional athletes for off-season training.

The impact of the new Mesquite sports complex will be huge for Mesquite Nevada’s local economy. National athletic events will draw in massive amounts of people - filling up every hotel room in Mesquite and in nearby St. George Utah. We will even bring business to Las Vegas - 75 miles from Mesquite.

Besides the boost to tourism and local housing, Paul Morris of Desert Falls International Sports Resorts has expressed the need to hire locally as much as possible to eventually fill up to 500 full time positions at the sports complex and creating a wealth of job opportunities for Mesquite NV residents.

Adidas athletic company has already committed to the project. When fully completed, a weekend event could draw as many as 10,000 participants and spectators to Mesquite at one time - and our current population is about 20,000. We all better get our guest rooms ready!

Desert Falls sports complex in Mesquite NV will include:

Restaurants
Training facilities
Two Olympic-size pools and diving platforms
Six basketball/volleyball courts
Racquetball courts
Indoor Track
Therapy center (message, saunas, spas)
Sports medicine facility
Nutrition center
12 sand beach volleyball courts
15,000-seat softball stadium
Softball complex with four diamonds - concession stands - rest rooms - scoring boxes and boards - announcer’s booth and daycare facilities
24-field soccer complex and a 400- to 500-seat soccer stadium, plus a park area with pavilions
16-court tennis complex plus a 300- to 400-seat tennis stadium and a pickle ball court
Golf course with 495 residential units (condos, town homes and single-family homes)
3,000- to 5,000-seat outdoor football stadium with separate track and field area
Archery range that would house archery, bow hunting, and a beginner range
Indoor football/soccer stadium with 5,000 to 10,000 seats
Attached to the stadium would be a water park with a “lazy river.”
Open-air street mall with food court - sports brands and exclusive shops - moving sidewalk and mixed-use buildings (commercial and retail) with housing
Resort hotel and athlete village

Desert Falls International Sports Resorts plans to begin holding tournaments at the sports complex in Mesquite, NV by 2010. They’re working closely with Mesquite officials to get it moving as quickly as possible with final completion of the whole project by 2014.

Come on, Desert Falls - Build it and they will come!

Virginia Hepp

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Mesquite Nevada - Canadian Buyers Can Qualify for a Home Loan in the US

Sun, 17 May 2009 16:47:17 -0500

Home loans are again available to Canadian buyers in Mesquite NV. This would be a fully documented loan with at least 35% down for a Canadian second home buyer - still attractive with the low prices that we are seeing here in the Mesquite real estate market. More airline flights directly from Canada to Las Vegas are available than ever before, and with Mesquite's close proximity to McCarran airport in Las Vegas, buying a second home in Mesquite is becoming a popular choice for second home buyers from Canada.

Many of our second home owners in Mesquite keep a small car here. They fly from all over the U.S. and Canada to Las Vegas and take the airport shuttle to Mesquite - the Vegas airport is about 85 miles from us. St George Utah is about 35 miles from Mesquite - their airport is expanding now - maybe they will have some flights available from Canada.

Canadian borrowers only
65% Max Loan to Value on second homes
Canadian credit report required on all borrowers
Full documentation
Full Asset Documentation converted to US dollars
1% of loan amount - 3 year - hard pay (no buyout)
EZ Pay is required - automatic deduction of mortgage payment from a US Dollar bank account

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Mesquite NV Townhomes for Sale - North side - Sienna Golf Course Community

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:34:18 -0500

Priced like a foreclosure, this Mesquite NV town home for sale in the golf course community of Sienna was built by Ence Homes and is highly energy efficient. Built in 2005 on the north side of Mesquite, this Siena townhome at 329 Tuscany Circle in Mesquite NV 89027 is in excellent condition and close to shopping and golf courses.

$149,900
Built in 2005 - Original owner
3 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 1263 Sq Ft
Attached 1 Car Garage
3 Cm Granite Counters
Tile Floors in Kitchen, Entry, Laundry Room and Bathrooms
Flat top stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher
Granite Breakfast Bar
Great Room and Dining area with bay window
Large laundry room with washer and dryer and extra storage
Fully Landscaped with front lawn - HOA fee covers all outside maintenance
Leviton System
Still under Siena builder's 10 year warranty

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Dinosaur in Mesquite Nevada! Wordless Wednesday

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:13:22 -0500

Wordless Wednesday - Gunlock State Park - 40 Minutes from Mesquite NV

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:55:07 -0500

Mesquite NV Short Sales - Chardonnay Townhome - Already Approved by Bank

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:33:02 -0500

This Chardonnay Town Home for sale at 241 S Grapevine in Mesquite NV is already approved by the bank for a short sale at this low price of $115,000. Must be a quick sale - approved to close by May 15.

Townhome for sale in Mesquite NV

UPDATE : This home has been sold - call me for info about more Mesquite NV townhomes for sale.

1419 Sq Ft - Built in 2005
3 bedroom/ 2 bath
Open Kitchen with breakfast bar
Great Room
Large Master Bedroom with walk in closet
Master Bath with walk in shower
Inside Laundry Room
2 Car attached garage
Low HOA fee of $75 per month covers front yard landscaping
Back Covered Patio with ceiling fan
Privacy block wall with views of the mountain tops
Short Sale

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Chardonnay townhome in Mesquite NV is already approved by the bank for a short sale.

Mesquite NV 55 plus Gated Golf Community - Highland Fairways Homes For Sale - 453 Chalet Drive Mesquite NV 89027

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:54:37 -0500

Mesquite Nevada has several 55 plus communities - Highland Fairways was the first 55 plus age restricted subdivision in Mesquite - a small gated golf course community on the north side of Mesquite. Highland Fairways is a very well kept and quiet gated community with very well constructed homes. The landscaping is mature with lots of green lawns, trees and flowering bushes - all maintained by the HOA. This is a good place for a second home - if you are age qualified for the 55 plus age restriction, and a good place to look if you are thinking of buying a home for retirement.

This home in Highland Fairways will be OPEN EVERY DAY. Come on over!

Take a look at the show to get an idea of a Mesquite NV home for sale in a 55 plus community.

Immaculate Single Family Home - 453 Chalet Drive Mesquite NV 89027

Mesquite Nevada 55 plus Gated Golf Course Community

$219,900 - MLS# 1109525

3 Bedroom - 2 bath - 1480 sq ft - Built in 2004

All Appliances Included - Maytag washer/dryer and fridge - Kenmore water softener system

Don't Miss the Upgrades!

Leaded glass front door
Hardwood Floors in Living Room, Dining Room and Master Bedroom
Marble floor in the Master Bath
Roman Shades - Plantation Shutters
Upgraded Light Fixtures
Ceiling Fans in all Rooms
Mirrored Closet Doors
Built in Entertainment Center with 37" large screen TV

Large Laundry Room with Washer + Dryer, Sink, Extra Cabinets and Storage

Beautifully Landscaped Fenced back yard - Maintained by Homeowners Association

HOA includes privileges at the Oasis Golf Club - Pool and Spa - Weight Room - Golf Discount

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Mesquite NV Foreclosure Property - Roadrunner moves in and enjoys the view

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:53:54 -0500

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Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Asbestos Risk in Older Homes

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:43:23 -0500

Most Mesquite NV homes for sale were built long after 1978 when the risk of asbestos hazards and lead in paint were a consideration. The huge growth in Mesquite started in the 1990's and has continued with new home subdivisions - single family homes, townhomes and condos. These homes are not likely to have been built with any materials containing asbestos or lead paint.

But we do have many people from other areas who are relocating to Mesquite or buying a second home who possibly own older homes built prior to 1978 or remodeled with older or used materials.

If you are planning on selling that older home, the risks of asbestos or lead paint may be a concern to you.

As a new homeowner or potential seller, it is not likely that you are acquainted with the inner materials of a home. However, most buyers seek an updated home inspection before closing on a new property - better to be safe than sorry!

It is important to reassure buyers that the home is safe and does not contain any potential health hazards. Inspections are critical to clearing hurdles down the road that may slow the sale of property.

One of the most common surprises new homeowners and sellers confront is asbestos in older structures. Asbestos containing materials (ACMs) are now banned for use in the United States but many older buildings still contain these products, which are generally safe, but homeowners should be aware of where they are and when they become hazardous.

Asbestos was included in thousands of construction products and still exists in nearly 80% of homes built prior to 1978. Common asbestos materials include attic insulation, ceiling tiles, and pipe lining. Asbestos was particularly adept at insulation and prevention of temperature transfer and was used extensively until adverse health effects began to manifest in those who worked with the material frequently.

It is only when asbestos containing materials are compromised or very old that they become hazardous. Asbestos products under these conditions are rendered “friable.” Home inspection companies should be able to identify these circumstances and advise you on a course of action. When asbestos material is friable, asbestos fibers can be released into the air, potentially endangering those in the area.

Inhaled asbestos fibers lodge in the body’s inner tissue and have been conclusively linked to the rare cancer, mesothelioma, commonly referred to as asbestos cancer, in addition to many other respiratory disorders. There are few options for mesothelioma treatment or curative therapies for other conditions caused by sustained asbestos exposures. Homeowners need to be aware of potential hazards that may exist so they may be able to avoid potentially harmful effects of hazardous asbestos.

Again, most asbestos containing materials will not pose an immediate hazard and an informed buyer will not be turned off by their presence if they’re reassured of their safety by a professional opinion. These simple precautions can be taken to assure that both sides know that they and their families will be happy and healthy in their new home.

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Sun City Mesquite NV Active Adult 55 plus Community Walking Trails and Parks

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:58:21 -0500

Sun City Mesquite is an active adult golf course community for 55 plus residents in Mesquite Nevada. HOA fees of $120 per month include use of all Recreation features of this popular age restricted subdivision. Pulte Del Webb has created many beautiful walking trails and parks for the use of Sun City Mesquite residents and their guests.

These walking trails and parks are situated throughout Sun City Mesquite, with views of the desert, mountains and mesas. Sun City active residents can use the paths for walking through the subdivision to Sun City Mesquite Pioneer Recreation Center. Many residents have a golf cart that they use to go the the recreation area, putting greens, tennis courts or other amenities that come with their home.

Unlike so many Nevada builders who use every available space for houses, Sun City Mesquite has preserved much of the desert landscape and rough terrain, including cactus plants, trees, gulleys and natural washes which enhance the views throughout the subdivision.

Winding through this Nevada mountain desert terrain is Sun City's own Conestoga Golf Course to be finished in fall 2009. There will be a 'soft opening' for Sun City Mesquite residents in the fall of 2009, with the grand opening to the public in early 2010. Sun City residents will get a substantial discount on golf prices and preferred tee times - that will be a big bonus to residents in our busy Mesquite golf season.

If you haven't been to Sun City Mesquite, take a tour of their Parks and Walking Trails right here:

Sun City Mesquite Floor Plans and Prices

Sun City Mesquite Homes with a View for Sale

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Sun City Mesquite Nevada Active Adult 55 plus Homes - Walking Trails and Parks