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…
The other day I wrote about the first 5 questions you should ask when buying your new Las Vegas Condo. Here are the other 5. Question # 6: Has the condo unit been professionally inspected? It’s a good idea to include a contingency clause in your purchase offer for a profession inspection (you don’t want…
Think buying a condo is easy? Think again. When you’re buying a condo, there might actually be more to consider than when you’re buying a home. Just knowing what to look for (and ask) can be a challenge. Hiring a good Las Vegas real estate agent and asking the right questions is a start, so…
If you’re a first-time home buyer or looking to upgrade to your dream home, there are 10 steps you’ll want to complete before you even start looking at listings of Las Vegas homes for sale. Step #1: Figure out how much Las Vegas home you can afford. Figure out how much money you make and…
Hiring a real estate agent can be a confusing process, especially if you are new to the market and don’t already have someone you know and trust lined up to help. Yet whether you’re selling a Las Vegas home or buying a new one the right Las Vegas agent can make all difference. When deciding…
Do you really love your Las Vegas home, yet are finding it harder and harder to make your mortgage payments? A home loan modification may help you keep your home by lowering your mortgage payment. Getting your mortgage payment lowered could mean the difference between staying in your home and having to move. If you…
The Las Vegas neighborhood you choose can have a big impact on your lifestyle. Safety, available amenities, and convenience all play their part in your decision. So here are six tips to help choose your next Las Vegas neighborhood: Tip #1: Make a list. Write down all of the activities (health club, church, volunteering, movies)…
There are currently 542 homes for sale in the Las Vegas 89149 zip code, which includes the master planned community of Centennial Hills. Centennial Hills is a newer master planned community located northwest of Las Vegas. Centennial Hills homes range in size from small single family houses (perfect for first-time home buyers) to mansions. Builders…
I am thrilled to announce that Las Vegas real estate agent and property manager Atsuko Winston has joined the Shelter Realty team. We are really excited to welcome Atsuko to the Shelter Realty family. Fluent in Japanese and English, she brings invaluable expertise to our clients. For eight years she has specialized in working with…
If you’re facing the possibility of losing your Las Vegas home to foreclosure and wonder if your bank can come after you for the remaining balance of your mortgage… yes it can! Nevada home loans are known as full recourse loans, meaning that lenders can pursue deficiency judgments against homeowners who default. In other words,…
What’s in a number? Your chances of getting your new Las Vegas dream home – that’s what! Your credit score can be the one thing that keeps you from owning your next home, so let’s look at how your score is determined and how you can keep (or get) your score up. The whole point…
