WHAT IS AB284 AND HOW IS IT AFFECTING THE LAS VEGAS HOUSING MARKET?
The assembly bill known as AB284 became effective 10-1-11 and dramatically reduced the number of foreclosure filings in Nevada. Just as a disclaimer, we’re not attorneys and don’t even pretend to explain nor understand the whole of the law. To put it as simply as possible, the bill requires lenders to file an affidavit regarding the possession […]
Solar Lighting for Your Yard
One of the simplest, most economical and also eco-friendly ways to provide lighting in your yard is to use solar lights. Solar lights can bring ambiance to your home and yard for all those summer parties and back yard entertaining. There are a wide variety of solar lighting options on the market that can help […]
SELLING SHORT? NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME!!
SELLING SHORT? NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL YOUR HOME!! Needing to short-sale your home? NOW Is the time! Buyers are abundant and available properties are scarce. In addition, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have just announced new SHORTENED timelines for short-sale decisions and a couple of the major banks are changing their processes to […]
What’s Going On In The Market Today?!
Current inventory on the Las Vegas market is quite low today, which has caused a home-buying frenzy unlike we’ve seen in years! Any given property today will REGULARLY have multiple offers within days of listing, and often sell for MORE than the listed price! What’s a buyer to do? First and […]
Buying A Home With Past Credit Problems
Buying a home can be both exciting and stressful but, for those with past credit problems, the process may also seem intimidating. The good news is that many lenders have adapted to the idea that many hopeful homeowners simply need a second chance, which means that past credit problems no longer have to define your […]
Buying a house, sight unseen?
Never before today in my real estate career have I encountered so many folks who are buying property, sight unseen. In today’s busy, busy world of real estate purchases, more and more out of state and foreign buyers are wanting to invest in the Las Vegas housing market. I personally think NOW NOW NOW is the time […]
Is it possible to obtain home financing after short sale or a foreclosure?
As Realtors, one of the first things we do is make sure the buyer in our car has the ‘ability’ to buy: either they have cash funds to purchase, or they need financing. Buyers who’ve had a short sale or a foreclosure often think it’s the end of the road for them…. that due to their impaired […]
To buy or not to buy a Foreclosure
NOW is the time to take advantage of the Foreclosure market!! As most of us are very much aware, property foreclosures are on the rise across the nation, presenting significant financial opportunities for investors real estate, first time home buyers, and those looking to move up within the real estate market. A foreclosed […]
Myths of the current real estate market, true or false?
We read this great article and felt the need to share it: You’re not going to get 50% off the asking price on a home, and the good houses in the good neighborhoods go fast. Posted by Teresa at MSN Real Estate on Monday, July 25, 2011 1:30 PM It’s easy to think that because we’re in a […]
Lending can be a nightmare…. or a dream :)
Have your financing ready to go!! Today’s lending environment has changed. Gone are the days of simply “fogging a mirror” as proof of life to obtain a home loan. Lending in the past few years has become MUCH more detailed and complex – your lender will require much from you, and they’ll need 45 days to […]