Evicting a tenant is never pleasant (or easy), but for most landlords, it is unfortunately an unavoidable part of the job. Yet it’s one that the landlord must approach with caution, and a full awareness of all of the relevant state laws. Tenancy termination laws vary from state to state, so before you proceed, know…
It wasn’t long ago that Las Vegas was going to experience a phenomenon coined as the “Manhattanization” of Las Vegas. Approximately fifty high rise towers were planned, but in the end only around 12 were ever built. There are many owners of these buildings who own units that they now cannot afford, especially given the…
Chase Bank is paying up to $30,000 as an incentive for borrowers to do a short sale. This program has not been well promoted by Chase. In fact, the only way to know if you qualify is to call their Customer Service Department. I called Chase directly for details and I was told that borrowers…
There are many different reasons why people downsize – they retire, get divorced, become empty nesters or are just tired of paying for (and maintaining) a larger home. But before you move from your 5,000 square foot Las Vegas home to a bungalow, you should… …remember location, location, location. Even though your kids don’t live…
Just as successful businesses don’t use one single marketing strategy to the exclusion of all others, so is it with real estate. Successful Las Vegas real estate agents use a number of marketing tools to market their clients’ homes. That said, some are more popular than others. Listing online. Once the mainstay of real estate…
They’re a growing problem, especially in those Las Vegas neighborhoods most heavily affected by foreclosures. You know who they are – they’ve got weeds as high as corn and chipping paint on the outside of their homes. They can wreck havoc on the value of any neighborhood. No one wants to live near an eyesore…
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, or you’re selling your current home but don’t have a lot of equity built up, saving 10 or 20% (or even 5%) of the value of your next home can seem like a tall order. Fortunately, you may have another option. Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to the rescue FHA-backed mortgages…
There are currently 260 homes for sale in the Las Vegas 89084 zip code, which includes the master planned community of Aliante. Located in North Las Vegas, this 1,905-acre community includes a mix of homes, retail and dining centers, plus 428 acres dedicated to recreational and public use. Nestled where the desert meets the foothills,…
Once a property is sold at foreclosure or when the property is sold as a short sale, there will be a remaining deficit of what is owed to the lenders who are holding any mortgage debt. While state laws may affect what constitutes as deficiency, usually it will be the difference between the original loan…
Do you want potential buyers to see your beautiful hardwood floors, granite countertops and custom built-in bookcases? Well, they won’t if you have furniture, knick knacks, and piles of stuff covering every square inch. Indeed, clutter can (and probably will) drive buyers right out your front door. You don’t need to throw things out (although…
Imagine lying awake at night listening to your brand new Las Vegas golf course home cracking or needing to replace the roof on your new home even before you replace its light bulbs. This isn’t a science fiction thriller – this is reality for some homeowners of newly-built homes. The scenario doesn’t stop there –…
There are currently 298 homes for sale in the Las Vegas 89128 zip code, which includes the master planned community of Desert Shores. Desert Shores was developed in 1988 by RA Homes, in the northwest valley near the desert foothills. Its 3,351 homes vary in sizes from one-bedroom condominiums to large custom homes (with private…
