First-time homebuyers in Nevada can receive help with their down payment through a grant program funded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. The cooperative announced Wednesday that eligible low- to moderate-income households can receive 4-to-1 matching grants of up to $22,000 for down payment assistance and closing costs. FHLBank San Francisco is […]
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Locals Rejoice Over Lifting of COVID Restrictions
Many area residents say they are excited by Gov. Steve Sisolak’s announcement Tuesday, which laid out plans for reopening the state to 100 percent capacity and eliminating social distance mandates. He’s impressed by how quickly the state has opened vaccine eligibility to anyone over 16. The state Department of Health and Human Services reported this week that […]
New Apartments, Office Building Coming to Downtown Summerlin
The developer of Downtown Summerlin announced plans today for more luxury apartments and a new office building. Construction is expected to start in the second quarter of this year on the 1700 Pavilion office building and a second phase of the Tanager apartments — Tanager Echo. Downtown Summerlin is a 400-acre mixed-use development that includes […]
Musk’s Finished Underground Transportation Loop Gets a Viewing in Vegas
The president and CEO of Las Vegas’ main tourism agency thinks naysayers need to stop questioning the viability of an underground “people mover” transportation loop beneath the city’s Convention Center campus. “There’s been a fair amount of undeserved skepticism around this project,” Hill said Friday afternoon as he addressed media members from one of the […]
Gold Cup Soccer Final Set for Allegiant Stadium
Allegiant Stadium’s first major sporting event outside of football will occur this summer with the Concacaf 2021 Gold Cup final taking place at the $2 billion facility Aug. 1. This final will mark the first Gold Cup soccer match played in Las Vegas in the event’s 30-year history. The final will cap off the tournament […]
Amazon to Open 2 Distribution Centers in Las Vegas Valley
With pawnshops, a strip club and plenty of houses nearby, Amazon is opening a distribution center in a not-so-typical spot for a newly built Southern Nevada warehouse. But with many people staying home all day and buying even more online than they did before the pandemic, the e-commerce giant is expanding its already-big footprint in […]
Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas Officially Open
International Market Centers (IMC), accompanied by officials from the city of Las Vegas, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, to celebrate the grand-opening of the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas (WMCLV), a 315,000-square-foot exposition facility located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. The three-year project is a $103.5-million investment by Blackstone, IMC’s parent company, […]
Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits
A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents: 88% – a better chance of saving for retirement 87% – the best investment plan 85% – the […]
Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market
In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are eager to snatch up virtually any house that comes to market. […]
Is This A Good Time To Buy A House in Las Vegas?
Home prices are up in almost all areas of the country according to the National Association of Realtors. But mortgage rates are historically low, which means the cost of borrowing is cheap. Whether you are a first-time buyer, on a budget, or can afford a large downpayment because you have a high income, it’s never too […]
