Sin City’s Heavyweight Battle, Summerlin or Henderson? Where Should You Live?
The Battle of Henderson or Summerlin ... Who Wins? With Las Vegas quickly becoming a go-to retirement destination in the United States, the suburban areas surrounding Las Vegas have been growing at a record pace. This article compares living in Henderson vs Summerlin,...
Selling? Increase Your Home’s “Screen Appeal”
With Home Showings Online Now More Than Ever, Learn How to Make Your Listing Stand Out with "Screen Appeal" If you were counting on crowded open houses (or any open houses, for that matter) to sell your home, you’ve probably been rethinking your strategy. With many...
Buying Demand, Homes for Sale in Redfin Markets at 5-Year Low
Just the Facts: Market Takeaways for This Week Including Buying Demand Home-buying demand is making a speedy recovery, down only 15% from pre-pandemic levels Buyers are nervous, but continue to pay up. Prices are up 1% compared to last year and affordable homes are...
How to Sell Your Home During the Coronavirus Shutdown
You Can Sell Your Home, Even During a Pandemic If you were thinking of selling your home this year, you might assume the coronavirus has put a pause on that plan indefinitely. But real estate is an essential service during the shutdown. It may be more difficult to...
Virtual Reality’s Role in Global Real Estate Market Expands Due to Coronavirus
Welcome to Virtual Reality in Real Estate, by Default As the global impact of the coronavirus expands, real estate agents are finding creative ways to continue connecting buyers and sellers. Guidelines for social distancing and mandatory closures have changed daily...
How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent: 4 Questions to Ask
In the Denver, Colorado market, 15 percent of real estate agents do 85 percent of the transactions, so it is important to know that you are working with an agent who considers it their job and not their hobby. If you are considering using a family/friend/neighbor new...
5 Resolutions That Can Help You Buy a Home
New year, new home? Whip your financial resume into shape to improve your home-buying odds. Thinking of buying a home this year? We compiled five New Year’s resolutions that can help you keep your financial resume in tiptop shape. 1) Avoid Job Hopping...
States Residents Are Leaving And The Ones They Are Moving To
A new study by Atlas Van Lines that tracked migration patterns throughout the country in 2019 found more Americans are moving to Idaho than any other state. The Gem State continued a pattern of drawing new residents, ranking as the survey’s inbound leader for the...
Shortage of Homes for Sale Nationwide is Getting Worse
December is not the most popular time to list a home for sale historically, but this past December it was particularly unpopular. The supply of homes for sale was 12% lower compared with December 2018, according to realtor.com. The decline was much steeper than the...
Las Vegas Valley Realtor Disputes 2020 Housing Market Forecast
Realtor.com released its projections for the 2020 housing market. The site predicts Las Vegas Valley housing sales decreasing by 9.5 percent next year and price growth also going down by 1.1 percent. Scanning through the other 99 cities in the report, there’s only two...
8 Things to Know Before Moving to Las Vegas
Beyond the slot machines, hotels, and dazzling neon lights, “Sin City” has just as many amenities as other major cities, and in some cases, more. Chances are high you’ve experienced the party side of Las Vegas, but living here and visiting here couldn’t be farther...
3 Las Vegas Real Estate Market Trends to Expect in 2020
There is a new projection for the hot Las Vegas real estate market: it’s now transitioned into being the most stable it’s been in years. Let’s cover some major Las Vegas housing market predictions and trends for 2020. Las Vegas Real Estate Market Trends 2019/2020 The...
How Artificial Intelligence Will Change The Home
With Smart Home technology taking off and smart home assistants (like Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple Siri) becoming more prevalent in homes the start of a new home technology revolution is underway. Homeowners can monitor and control the house heating and cooling...
Buying New Construction: How Can a REALTOR® Help?
In our current “Sellers Market” we are seeing a serious shortage of inventory for homebuyers to look at. The cost is a little higher and you may not end up in your ideal neighborhood but there are some benefits. BENEFITS OF NEW CONSTRUCTION The biggest benefit one new...
Las Vegas Housing Market Returns to ‘Normal’
For the first time in years, the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors says the Southern Nevada real estate market is normal. “Let's go back to the normalcy of what we had 10-15 years ago when we had a normal market,” said Thomas Blanchard, President-Elect of the...
Should You Sell Your Home Without a Real Estate Agent?
The short answer is ... sure, if you feel like doing a ton of the work you may not be qualified to do. Using a professional real estate agent, in our opinion, is the most surefire way to get the most bang for your buck and ensure you do not get into legal...
Pending Home Sales Beat Expectations Thanks to Lower Mortgage Rates
The recent weakness in the housing market could be turning around, thanks to a steep drop in mortgage interest rates. Consumers signed more contracts to buy existing homes than expected in June. So-called pending home sales rose 2.8% compared with...
Las Vegas Home Prices & Values According to Zillow
According to Zillow, a trusted leader in housing statistics, the median home value in Las Vegas is $274,100. Las Vegas home values have gone up 6.0% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will rise 0.9% within the next year. The median list price per...
Las Vegas Real Estate Market Outperforming Other Major Metros in 2019
According to a new report out this month, the real estate market in Las Vegas, Nevada has experienced bigger home-price gains than other major metro areas across the U.S. Tight inventory conditions have had a lot to do with that. Big Home-Price...
Housing Crunch is Showing Signs of Easing
As house hunters and real estate agents know, the inventory of homes for sale has dropped fast in Las Vegas. Low availability and strong demand have helped pump up local home prices at one of the fastest rates in the country, creating a windfall for...
Las Vegas Nevada Real Estate Market Overview – June 2018
There are presently 5,943 properties listed for sale, inside the valley, with 5,656 properties in escrow and with 543 of those being short sales. 4,147 properties closed escrow over the last 30 days. That is roughly a 1 1/2 months inventory at the present...
REAL ESTATE MATTERS: The Surprising 2018 Housing Market
Ilyce attended the National Association of Real Estate Editors 52nd Annual Real Estate Journalism Conference in Las Vegas, Nev., where temperatures soared to more than 106 F, and the real estate news was equally vexing. Here are some of her insights. Home...
Vegas Home Prices Won’t Tumble Anytime Soon, Expert Says
Las Vegas’ housing market is gaining speed with fast-rising prices and increased construction. And as Lawrence Yun sees it, prices won’t tumble anytime soon, and builders need to build more to boost inventory. Yun, the National Association of Realtors chief economist,...
Las Vegas Home Values Rising at Second-Fastest Rate in US
U.S. home values are rising at their fastest pace since the peak of the bubble last decade, and Las Vegas is near the front of the pack, a new report shows. The median estimated home value in the Las Vegas area was $260,800 last month, up 16.5 percent from a year...