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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 da...
04/22/2014
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 d...
04/18/2014
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...
04/13/2014
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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 betw...
04/09/2014
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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 mobs...
04/06/2014
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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...
04/05/2014
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 ...
04/04/2014
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 i...
04/03/2014
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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 thril...
04/01/2014
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