Finding the right Las Vegas Property Manager could mean the difference in your property being rented and maintained or sitting vacant and costing you money. Even though most property management companies in Las Vegas offer the same services, not all companies follow through with their services. I get several calls a week from real estate…
Recently, I was very pleasantly surprised to receive a call from Countrywide (now known as Bank of America since the acquisition) regarding one of my Las Vegas Short Sale files. Usually, the communications goes in one direction, with me doing all the calling. The bank negotiator needed some updated information on the file, namely, a…
Is it necessary to hang your Las Vegas Real Estate License with a franchise company like a Century 21? I thought so. When I got into the business back in 2001, I hung my license with a Century 21 franchise in Henderson, Nevada. I really didn’t realize the cost of doing business at a franchise…
Renting a Las Vegas Home can be very scary in today’s real estate market. With so many homes going into foreclosure, it’s hard to know if the home you are renting could be next. Many times, renters find out the home they are renting foreclosed after the fact which doesn’t give them much time to…
Call me crazy but I don’t understand why there aren’t any lending programs for Foreign Investors. Right now in Las Vegas, home prices are at historic lows and it’s drawing the interest of real estate investors from all over the world. I get numerous emails and phone calls every day from people outside the United…
Anyone that is following the Las Vegas Real Estate Market is aware that home prices are at historic lows. Due to the fact that Las Vegas has been leading the nation in foreclosures, Banks and Lenders have been placing homes on the market far below market value which is driving down home prices. Even though…
I am sure you hear many Las Vegas Real Estate Agents calling themselves a Short Sale Specialist. Short Sales have become very prevalent in the Las Vegas Real Estate Market as many homeowners now owe more than their home is worth. With the rapid decrease in home values, Las Vegas Real Estate Agents are trying…
With only a 3.5% minimum down payment requirement, FHA Mortgage programs are being used by more Las Vegas First-Time Home Buyers. Some people easily get down payment and equity confused, especially in a market like Las Vegas which has a significant number of undervalued bank owned and foreclosure deals. However, on a purchase transaction, the…
Purchasing a new Las Vegas property can be an overwhelming process between the various contract negotiations, mortgage approvals, inspections, and new appraisal guidelines. The following outline will help buyers with the overall time line: 1. Loan Application – The loan application should be one of the first places home buyers start, especially if you are…
The first question home buyers want to know generally revolves around how much mortgage money they can borrow or get qualified for. Simply looking on a search engine for “Mortgage – how much can I borrow” will more than likely only produce a bunch of mortgage calculator results vs real information that describes the entire…
Updated on 09/19/11 – Short Sales can be difficult to complete and quite confusing for buyers and sellers. To help you to better understand the Short Sale Process, we have completed a list of commonly asked questions along with information we need when handling a short sale in Las Vegas. Whose names are on the…
After reading the title, I know you are probably thinking, yeah right, but just hear me out for a second. Could the Las Vegas Real Estate Market be undervalued? I think without a doubt the answer to that question is yes. Below I have listed some key points to why I believe the Las Vegas…
