Home Furnishings Month Reveals New Trends, Ideas
Since September was National Home Furnishings Month, let’s take a look at some of the hottest trends in home furnishings for the fall and winter. Lifestyle blogger Amy Henderson says keeping things eco-friendly is a growing trend as more people look to reduce their carbon footprints. Henderson says look for furniture composed of repurposed materials to […]
How to Determine the Best Areas to Live
Searching for the perfect home is hard. You have a certain idea of what you want in mind, which may or may not be realistic according to your budget. What happens if your budget does not permit you to find the home you want, in the area you want? Do you compromise on the home […]
How Much Space Does Your New Home Need?
When searching for a new home we tend to go in with unrealistic expectations and demands. Don’t worry, it’s natural. However, it is often hard to determine exactly how much space you need in your new home. With hobbies, family members and general acquisition of furniture and various other objects, it’s important to make sure […]
Update on Las Vegas Real Estate
Happy Holidays! There has been quite a bit going on in our marketplace today, from even further constraint in available housing, to increased NOD filings, to even higher sales prices in recent months. A little bit of history…… In August 2009, Clark County saw a whopping peak of 11,482 filings of Notices of Default. The […]
Low inventory in Las Vegas is driving up home prices
The lack of resale housing available in Las Vegas has caused all out-frenzy to buy, perpetuating a steady increase in pricing over the past year. The GLVAR (Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors) reported earlier this month that the median price of single-family homes is up almost 14% since September 2011, and some sources […]
What is going on with appraisals today??!!
What is going on with today’s home values??!! Whether you’re a buyer or seller in today’s market, it’s probable you’ll encounter appraisal issues! Low inventory, likely due to AB284, has caused an all-out bidding frenzy for the few homes on the market today. Prices are regularly being bid higher by anxious buyers, and prices set […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]