Since the 1930s when they were created, the majority of Las Vegas (and American) home buyers have relied on a 30-year mortgage to purchase their homes. Seventy-one percent of home buyers selected a 30-year mortgage when they purchased a home last year, according to the Urban Institute. These mortgages come with a federal guarantee, thanks […]
How To Tell How Eager to Negotiate A Seller Is
Everyone wants a good deal. That’s just wired into our DNA. And that certainly applies to purchasing a home, since the price tag usually has a lot more zeroes. In my 37 years of experience as a Realtor and real estate investor, there’s one metric that always tells the tale. It’s price days on the […]
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly in Vegas Real Estate Stats
Let’s talk about the good news first. Zillow says U.S. home values climbed last November. And Last Vegas home prices were ahead of the national average! Zillow estimated in November the median Las Vegas home price was $213,700, up 9.6 percent from November 2015. Nationally, Zillow says the median home price was $192,500 in November, […]
It’s Chilly Out There..And I’m Talkin’ About Henderson Real Estate
Had to turn up the heat this week-end because baby, it was cold outside, to quote Dean Martin. But the thermometer is also falling on Henderson real estate. Baby, I can feel it. As close as last October, homes that were priced fairly ($135-$160 per square foot) were always under contract in 30 days or […]
How Las Vegas Neighborhood Diversity Helps Everyone Make Better Decisions
Surprise. Surprise! If you look at racial diversity, Las Vegas ranks among the best in America. So says a new report from the Brookings Institution. Yes, kids, Las Vegas scores No. 1 among large metropolitan areas. Our statistical score was 40, the lowest in the nation. The 40 score means 40 percent of black, Hispanic […]
BE’s Henderson Home of the Day
BE’s eXpHome of the Day: Remodeled With a Great Floor Plan and 5 Bedrooms for $103 a Square Foot!
Back in the days before the real estate boom, Las Vegas home buyers looking for good deals would pay no more than $100 a square foot. When the boom hit Clark County in 2005, it was hard to find anything habitable for $150 a square foot. Today a good price in the Las Vegas home […]
Ryland Homes offers rooftop living with gorgeous valley views at Zephyr Ridge; let’s par-tee!
Ever eat at Carrabba’s Italian Grill and wish you can eat your dinner up on the heavily wooded roof? Well, you can do just that at home if you buy a home in Zephyr Ridge. Ryland Homes has included a rooftop living area in its new Henderson subdivision. Imagine this: the cool night air. Twinkling […]
Lennar Is Selling Its Model Home in Coronado Hills with $90K in Upgrades
You know home builders. They put in every possible amenity in their models so you think your house will look like that, too. Typically, it rarely works that way…unless you buy the model! And that’s why this house is for you. This house had me at the Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Are they gorgeous or […]
Anthem Country Club Home Has Man-Cave Casita and Separate Crafts Room for Her
Anthem Country Club was good enough for Tony Curtis, so I’m sure it’s OK with you. This 4,068 square foot Henderson home is designed to keep marriages strong. It has a man-cave casita with a felt-topped card table, storage for your wine and liquor collection and hey, its own entry. Inside the abode is a […]
Three-Story House With Elevator Means You Can Grow Old In This One
When I lived in Manhattan, my friend lived in a great apartment…except that it was a third floor walk-up. I could never imagine schlepping groceries or suitcases up those stone stairs. But we were young. Today, since I’ve already celebrated my 33rd 29th birthday, elevators are the only way to go. And that’s why this […]
Acre lot that backs up to the mountain with a killer office in 89002
1979 represents prehistoric times in the Las Vegas real estate continuum. Hey, some buyers think homes build in 2000 are too old! But as connoisseurs of aged wine know, there are advantages to homes of this era. Like lot size. This house sits on almost an acre of land-37,642 square feet, to be exact. With […]