Some interesting statistics provided by Charity Bond of On Q Financial. Although last week’s jobs numbers were lower than expected, employment remains strong. Unemployment claims this week unexpectedly fell to 213,000. The strong labor market and robust economy are pushing up inflation, which could pressure rates higher. Import duties are also boosting price pressures. Inflation […]
Category Archives: Real Estate Trends
DIY Upgrades That Make Your Home Sell for More
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 […]
What’s Your Style? 5 Popular Architectural Styles to Consider for Your Dream Home
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 […]
Number of Distressed Homes are at Lowest Level in Years
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% […]
What You Need to Know About Low-Maintenance Communities
Picture this: It’s winter. It’s freezing. You still need to clear the last of the leaves from your lawn, but you’re finding every excuse to stay huddled inside your warm home and out of the cold, biting air. More than ever, you’re wishing your yard work would just do itself. Sound familiar? Maintenance and lawn […]
How 2016 Technology Has Changed Your Home Search Forever
When was the last time you hopped in your car to start your home search? Most home buyers today just pick up their phones to instantly view properties all around the country — no car required. Each year, new tech changes the way that we interact with the world. Here are just a few of […]
June 2016 Las Vegas Real Estate Market Update
Las Vegas area real estate has been in a steady state of recovery for quite some time. As we can see on the graph below, the median home price was at a high point in 2006, hit a low point in the beginning of 2012 and has been increasing slowly but steadily since. **Median price […]
2015 Las Vegas Home Value Appreciation
Check out your zip code on this map to see how much home prices increased in 2015.
Scott Beaudry Named 2016 GLVAR President
We at LasVegasHomeSpecialist.com are proud to belong to the office of the new President of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors President. Scott is a fantastic broker and person. We wouldn’t want to be in any other office! Story Courtesy Las Vegas Review-Journal, Special to RJNewHomes.Vegas Past presidents of the Greater Las Vegas Association […]
Can You Purchase a Home Even With Student Loans?
As more millennials are preparing to buy a home, one issue is making it difficult for many — student loans. The Project on Student Debt calculated that just about 7 in 10 college graduates in the Class of 2014 had student loan debt, and on average each student had about $29,000 in loans. With mortgages often amounting […]