Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes: “The idea of a place of one’s own drives the American story. We became a nation out of a desire to slip the bonds of Europe, which was still in many respects a collection […]
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North Las Vegas Housing Market Sees Success as New Home Prices Skyrocket Across the Valley
New homes in Southern Nevada are in demand more now than ever. One real estate agent says many are turning to North Las Vegas as inventory remains low around the valley. We are used to talking about summerlin or henderson for popular places to live, but one agent says it is North Las Vegas that is up […]
Circa Resort in Downtown Las Vegas Announces Partnership with San Diego Padres
Circa Resort in downtown Las Vegas has announced it is an official sponsor of the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball (MLB) team. The partnership will be for the Padres’ 2021 season, according to a news release. “The Padres are one of the most exciting teams in baseball right now,” said Circa CEO and Owner […]
What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market
If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate sellers’ market and the optimal time to make sure your house is available for buyers who are looking for homes to purchase. The latest Existing Home Sales Report from The […]
How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget
Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the mortgage rate, it affects what you can afford to borrow when you’re buying a home. As Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, shares: “Since January, mortgage rates have increased half a percentage point from historic lows and […]
California Tech Companies Bringing New Facilities to Reno
Two California tech companies have announced plans to bring their businesses to Reno, and local economic development officials say they’re perfect examples of the type of firms they’re targeting as part the effort to diversify the region’s economy. StemExpress, a Sacramento-based biotech company, and PayCertify, a financial tech services company in the San Jose area, […]
Buyer & Seller Perks in Today’s Housing Market
Right now, the housing market is full of outstanding opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to a bigger one, or selling so you can downsize this spring, there are perks today that are powering big moves for people across the country. Here are the top two to […]
Tax Breaks Could Bring Over 1K High-Paying Jobs to Nevada
Nine companies that are considering building or expanding operations in Nevada were awarded $4.7 million in tax abatements from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development on Wednesday. The incentives will help create an estimated 1,325 high-paying jobs over the next five years in the state. Some of the companies already have roots in Nevada and […]
What Every Homeowner Should Know About Property Taxes
What is property tax? Property tax is one of the many responsibilities — and expenses — that come with owning a home. Counties, municipalities and school districts are just a few of the taxing bodies that rely on property taxes to fund their operations. Whether you’re gearing up to be a first-time homeowner or you’ve […]
Why You Should Think About Listing Prices Like an Auction’s Reserve Price
For generations, the homebuying process never really changed. The seller would try to estimate the market value of the home and tack on a little extra to give themselves some negotiating room. That figure would become the listing price of the house. Buyers would then try to determine how much less than the full price they could […]
