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Moving to Las Vegas? Here’s Some Info That Will Come in Handy.

Posted by New Home Resource on March 11, 2016 in

Few things are more exciting than the adventure of moving to a new city. The possibilities are endless: There are new opportunities, discoveries to make, new friends, activities, exploring – it’s a big deal and a huge lifestyle change for most people.

One of the things that we’ve learned in our years of playing a role in helping people relocate to Las Vegas is that knowing who to call to set up your initial services, or who to contact for information about moving your business – or even just to know where you’re at (physically) in the Great Scheme of All Things Las Vegas – can be a challenge. Most folks are so busy with the “moving from” part that – once they land at their new home and are standing amid piles of boxes and the oh-so-necessary take-out food containers because you can’t find your dishes yet – that even if you were smart enough to make a list of local services, you probably won’t be able to find that, either.

So we wanted to lend a hand with a brief list of phone numbers and website links to services and agencies that will hopefully come in handy and make your landing in Las Vegas just a little bit softer. Enjoy! (then start unpacking!)

Where Is THAT?

This may be “home” now – but you might not be familiar with general areas of town, at least as it applies to major street names. For example, if you’ve just moved to the area of Wigwam/Pecos in Henderson – you’re not going to want to make a quick trip to the Trader Joe’s on Summa Drive in Summerlin (30 minutes+)

Smartphones and tablets will, of course, make the actual navigating easier – but few things compare to a visual image in your head of the general lay of the land. So here’s a map of neighborhoods/districts in Las Vegas you can click on to download (for everyone’s use).

My Internet Isn’t Working!

You planned ahead and got all those services turned on for your arrival – but argh – something’s not working right. No worries – here are a few handy phone numbers to help out with that:

Electric:

NV Energy – (702) 402-5555

Gas:

Southwest Gas – (877) 860-6020

Water:

Las Vegas Valley Water District – (702) 870-4194

City of Henderson – (702) 267-5900

Trash Pick-up and Recycling

Republic Services – (877) 692-9729

Telephone

AT&T – (800) 288-2020

CenturyLink – (855) 524-0369

Cox Communications – (866) 961-0027

Equiinet – (702) 789-6001

Nextiva – (800) 799-0600

Sprint – (866) 275-1411

Verizon Wireless – (800) 922-0204

Internet / Cable TV / Satellite TV

CenturyLink – (855) 524-0369

Cox Communications – (866) 961-0027

DirecTV – (855) 838-4388

Dish TV – (855) 839-589

You’ve Got 30 Days . . .

To get your new resident driver’s license and vehicle registration transferred. So – where do you go and what do you need for THAT? Here’s a hint:

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

Office locations

Driver’s License Information

Vehicle Registration Information

Forms

Business Contact Information

Are you planning to run a business in Clark County? Or Henderson? Or Las Vegas? Or North Las Vegas? Most people think you move to Las Vegas, and it’s a simple one-stop process to get your company up and running – but it’s a bit more confusing than that. So we’ll start you off with some basic information – and depending on your specific needs, these entities should be able to point you in the right direction and help you get the ball in motion.

Determine Your Business Jurisdiction for Licensing

Nevada State Business License

Secretary of State – Visit their website here for a list of FAQ’s

City of Las Vegas

Starting a business in Nevada

City of Henderson

Business License General Description

City of North Las Vegas

Business License

Clark County, Nevada

Fictitious Firm Name Registration

Business License FAQ’s

Nevada Department of Taxation

Information about Nevada’s Taxes and The Department

Goodness knows there are going to be many more adventures and plenty of errands to run – so enjoy the journey. You’re about to explore all the things that we Nevadans already know make Las Vegas a great place to live. Welcome home!

New Home Resource helps current and future homeowners with all of their Las Vegas real estate needs. Whether your preference is for a newly-built home from a local builder, or a resale property in just the right location, a New Home Resource Realtor® is here to find the perfect property for you. Please contact a New Home Resource Realtor® today at 702-365-1000 or at www.newhomeresource.com. Broker Joanna Piette, and agents Denise Moreno Thrasher, Jessica O’Brien, Evelyn ‘Beng’ Kern, Lance Partin and Kathy Paterniti are all here to help!

Homes In Las Vegas Are On The Move Again

Posted by New Home Resource on July 13, 2015 in

Housing Market

It’s no secret that the real estate market has had a tough go of it these past few years here in Southern Nevada. But now, all the data and statistics are gathering to indicate that the housing marketing in Las Vegas is back in action. If you’re wondering what the local perspectives are as to what’s in store for both new and resale homes in the valley, here are some of the notable highlights:

Las Vegas Home Prices Are Up 8% Over Last Year

The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) reports that local home prices and sales stabilized in May 2015 – with the median price of homes sold through MLS rising from last year’s $195,000 to the current median of $211,250. According to GLVAR President Keith Lynam, “Overall, home prices have been stable this year, and demand is steady in our housing market.”

New Home Prices, Sales, and Permits Up This Year In Southern Nevada

As reported by Vegas, Inc. recently:

New home sales have risen over last year by 8.9%.
Builders pulled 680 new home permits in May – for a total of 3,289 year-to-date – a jump of 23.3%.

Clark County Unemployment At Its Lowest Level Since 2008

Few things will drive down a housing marketing like unemployment. If people don’t have jobs, they can’t buy. That’s now changing in Southern Nevada, as recent statistics show that area unemployment rates fell to 6.6% – and that’s music to everyone’s ears.

Available Home Inventory Is the Current Challenge

While new home builders are racing to meet demand, it’s clear that one thing needed to balance the market is additional inventory. It wasn’t too long ago that such a statement would have been considered wildly optimistic for Las Vegas. But in a move to address the issue, banks are finally beginning to take action on eliminating one of the last dark clouds on the Southern Nevada horizon – cleaning up the books on foreclosures. In doing so, yet another obstacle to the housing market will be eliminated – and it’s a step in the right direction for the Las Vegas economy.

Indeed, even as prices are stabilized and beginning to climb, consumers are seeing the value in returning to homeownership. With mortgage loans becoming more readily available and low interest rates playing a key role, it’s clear that the housing crisis now in the rear-view mirror and the Las Vegas valley’s economy is once more on the rise.