Spring is upon us, and with spring comes another anticipated time of year: home selling season. Traditionally, spring is one of the most popular times to list a home for sale. It’s also an excellent season for spring cleaning and trying out a few home-improvement projects on the weekends. If you’re thinking about selling your […]
It’s spring, which means home buying season has officially arrived! If you’re on the hunt for a new home, chances are you’ve already thought about the features you’d like to have. However, one important part of searching for homes is making a distinction between your needs and your wants. Needs are amenities or features you […]
Las Vegas area real estate has come a long, long way since the dark days of the recession. Remember the days when you could pick up a house for the price of a decent used car? Back when the market was flooded with homes but few buyers? Well, those days are LONG gone. When we […]
Seaquest Interactive Aquarium located in the Boulevard Mall in Las Vegas has some great new exhibits that I am dying to check out. You can now play with and feed River Otters, Coatimundis and Capybaras. The small-clawed River Otters have been on display for just a few weeks. They are native to SE Asia. Guests are […]
Home staging is a major player in a home sale. How your home looks, feels, and even smells can influence buyers’ decisions, so it’s important to present your home in the best light. Cleaning, decluttering, and rearranging furniture are essential to preparing your home for showings, but it can be tempting to take a few […]
Olga and I were lucky enough to be able to attend our first Vegas Golden Knights game recently. It was a wild and crazy atmosphere both before and especially during the game. I have been to many sporting events in different locations but I don’t think I have ever experienced such a loud and boisterous […]
Dream homes around the country have one thing in common: amazing architecture. From Greek Revival to Modern, we’re breaking down the most popular architectural styles in America to help you discover your own dream home. 1. Greek Revival Homes Popular during the 1820s, ’30s, and ’40s, Greek Revival takes inspiration from the ornate temples of […]
Recently the Las Vegas Weekly published an article on turning our homes into a sanctuary. The article offers suggestions for making each room a pleasant place to be. One of my favorite people, Scott Seeley of the Writers Block bookstore, has suggestions for adding a book nook and there are suggestions for gardeners and decorators. […]
Our office at Better Homes & Gardens, Universal Real Estate held their annual awards ceremony this past Wednesday. Lisa and I each won individual awards. She was the recipient of the Best Marketing Award for all of her awesome creative marketing ideas. I was lucky enough to be the winner of the Community Service Award […]
You’re smart. You’re doing your research about home buying and homeownership (like you are right now!), so you feel like you’re prepared to avoid common home buying pitfalls. But you’ll soon find that once you’ve moved in, there is a whole new list of common problems that plague unwary first-time homeowners. To help you make […]
