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 […]
2018 Tax Plan – Home Ownership
The tax plan passed by Congress last year may effect the deductions taken for home ownership. Here are some of the changes the plan makes. MORTGAGE INTEREST – The mortgage interest deduction has been reduced from $1,000,000 for a married couple filing jointly to $750,000. For people who are single or married, but filing separately, […]
Jumpstart the New Year: 3 Goals for Your Home
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 […]
Liberty Bell Arch Hike
Over the Holidays I went with some of my family members for a new hike that is only about 30 minutes outside of Henderson. The hike is called the Liberty Bell Arch. To get there you drive over the Hoover Dam bypass bridge into Arizona. You get off the highway at the White Rock Canyon […]
6 Ways to Save for Your Down Payment
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 […]
The Amargosa River Defies the Desert
Some of our favorite day trips from Las Vegas involve places along the Amargosa River. We love the uniqueness the Amargosa offers. The New York Times just published an article on the river and its many attractions. Thought I’d share it! The Amargosa River Defies the Desert
A Quick Guide to Tax-Deductible Donations in Your Home
In the season of giving, many local organizations and businesses often accept donations of clothing, household goods, and other gently used items to help those in need. Homeowners looking to downsize or preparing for a move (or just clearing up some space at home) can not only pay it forward by donating to a local […]
The Right Way to Keep Your Poinsettias Happy This Season
Do you have a live poinsettia plant (or two, or three or more) decorating your home or work for the holidays? If you do, this article from HouseLogic.com has tips on how you can coax your exotic friend into blooming for many Christmases to come! By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon They hate cold. Really hate it. […]
Why I Hired A Buyer’s Agent
Guest post by Charlotte H I’ve been working in some aspect or the other of residential real estate for over 20 years and have spent over 15 of those years working directly with Realtors, so I have a pretty good idea of how home purchases and sales go. My husband and I recently purchased a […]
November 2017 Las Vegas Market Update
November Las Vegas area real estate showed signs of the seasonal cooling we see every holiday season. Although the market is following a predictable seasonal slow-down when compared to the rest of 2017, when we compare the market to previous years, we are seeing strong signs of sustainable growth. Number of homes sold November 2015; […]