Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to lose weight? What about putting your house on a diet for the new year too? With a few simple steps and just a few minutes of time every day, you can control the clutter and streamline your home. Sort through mail when it comes in Assign a […]
Who doesn’t love online shopping? You get to sit back in the comfort of your own home and browse fun things for sale on the internet. However, with online shopping comes hundreds of options from which to choose — and not all of them will work for you. The same goes for online shopping for […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
The number of distressed homes in the Las Vegas Valley has dropped to the lowest level in years according to newly released data. Distressed homes include both foreclosures and short sales. Foreclosures accounted for just 2% of the market last year. That is down from 4% in 2016 and down from a high of 43% […]
Last year was the third best year for local home sales and the best year since 2011 according to the statistics from the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors. Over 46,000 properties were sold last year compared to 41,000 in 2016. Last years total was about 2,000 below the record year of 2011, when prices […]
We’re almost three weeks into the New Year, but it’s not too late to develop goals for 2018. Now is the perfect time to jump right in and start fresh in your current home! Need ideas? Here are a few real estate goals that you can achieve this year. Fix Those Pesky Maintenance Issues Maybe […]
A 20% down payment is a significant chunk of change. But with enough time to prepare and a little bit of creative budgeting, you’ll be able to save up for your new home sooner than you think. Follow these helpful budgeting tips to get started! Break Down Your Budget While it’s never a bad idea […]
