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Purchasing a Condo in Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted by Mary Beth Pallone | on Thursday, June 17th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
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Purchasing a condo in Las Vegas can be one of the wisest choices you make in your life. Right now, you can score deals on condos in Las Vegas that you may never see once again in your lifetime. Prices are truly at an all time low. If you want to live in the great city of Las Vegas or just want an investment property, you should consider purchasing a condo in Las Vegas today.

There are a variety of communities to choose from, when looking to purchase a condo in Las Vegas. There are affordable options, as well as communities that offer high-class luxury. You simply need to decide which type of community you desire to live within or purchase property in. Luxury living may sound like it is incredibly expensive, but the truth is, that it can be affordable. Right now, there are many foreclosed condos in Las Vegas, and some of these condos are found within luxury communities. This means that you can score luxury living for a fraction of what it would normally cost you!

For example, right now, in communities like Turnberry Tower and One Queensridge Place, you can find deals that are unbelievable. It would be a sorely missed opportunity to not purchase a luxury condo in Turnberry Tower that is foreclosed, because the panoramic views are breathtaking. In One Queensridge Place, there is a condo going for only $300,000 that is worth over a million dollars.

There are once in a lifetime opportunities to be discovered in purchasing a condo in Las Vegas. Don’t miss your chance today!

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Selling Your Home in Las Vegas, NV

Posted by Mary Beth Pallone | on Monday, June 14th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
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Selling your home in Las Vegas is a great idea, even during this tough economy. Fortunately, you live in a great city that has much to offer potential buyers. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the process of selling your home in this economy, then seek the advice of this article. This article will offer you tips on how to make the most of your selling process and attract many potential buyers.

First, you should focus on emphasizing the positive aspects of the city of Las Vegas. Unfortunately, the reputation of Las Vegas as a party place filled with “sin” is all too prevalent throughout the United States. Many buyers simply are not interested in living in a place that seems to be filled with crime, gambling, and alcohol. However, living in Las Vegas, you probably know that these stereotypes are not true. You have seen wonderful families raised in Las Vegas. As part of your selling points in your home, make sure you emphasize any great schools in the area and organizations for children to be involved in. Emphasize the business prospects of Las Vegas, and perhaps even some of the top business professionals that have chosen Las Vegas as their city of residence.

In addition to dispelling common assumptions about Las Vegas, you should try to use social media as much as possible in listing your home. Be sure to use Facebook, Twitter, and other creative ways of marketing your home to buyers.

With this advice, you are on the right track to selling your home in Las Vegas.

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Investment Properties

Posted by Mary Beth Pallone | on Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
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Las Vegas is an excellent city for one to purchase a piece of investment property. When people go on vacation in Las Vegas they all flock to the strip for lodging. The Vegas strip is lined with fancy hotels. Sometimes vacationers want to feel like they are on vacation, but still want to experience the comfort of home, this is where the investment property comes into play. Consider purchasing a condo that is in one of the high rise building along the strip and renting it out. You will have to furnish it with stylish up to date furniture, because remember you will be competing with the surrounding hotels. By staying in your condo while on vacation, the person will not be confined to one room as they would be in a hotel. They will also be able to save on money by having the ability to cook some of their own food while on vacation, instead of having to eat out every day. This will allow them to have more money to spend at the casinos. You will need to let the public know about your rental vacation condo, for this you will need to take out advertisement on listings such as craigslist. The good thing about Las Vegas is there is no real tourist season. Everyday people flock their by the dozens, therefore if you advertise your property correctly you will not have of renters; this will help cover the monthly expense of the mortgage and put extra cash into your pockets.

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A Vegas Style Condo

Posted by Mary Beth Pallone | on Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
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An ultra chic condo located in Las Vegas is the way to go if you are trying to find a place to live in Las Vegas. Whether you choose to rent a condo or purchase one of your very own, you will have a wide variety of condos to choose from. If you are not ready to purchase a home just yet, consider renting a condo in Las Vegas. Depending on what you require in your condo, the rent will start out in the nine hundreds each month and go well into the thousands. The closer you require the condo to be located to the glamorous Las Vegas Blvd, the more you can expect to pay in rent. You may actually be at a point in your life where you are ready to purchase property, if this is the case consider buying a condo along Las Vegas Blvd. If you are not planning on living in the condo all year, you can use it as an investment property and rent it out to tourist when you are planning on going away. Purchase some nice stylish furniture and place it in the condo, it will not be hard to rent it out. The price of the condos will vary. Just like renting an apartment, the closer you are to the Las Vegas Strip, the more your purchase price will be. Consider purchasing a place in the fabulous Allure condominium towers that over look the strip. There are 41 floors, with this kind of view you can see all over the strip.

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LAS VEGAS MULTI-FAMILY UNITS ARE A GREAT DEAL

Posted by Mary Beth Pallone | on Monday, May 3rd, 2010 at 4:44 pm
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Now is a great time to buy that second home in the sun, or maybe, a low maintenance lifestyle year round. Las Vegas has great deals on high rise condo’s near all the action or quiet low rise communities with everything you need right at your doorstep.

The bursting of the real estate bubble in the late 2000’s has hit every sector of the real estate market hard. While it may appear that the price decline in multi-family units has been greater than in other sectors of the market, this is only because this market saw a greater (though unsustainable) rise in prices in the early 2000’s.

As Mark Twain once stated, “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” Land prices in Las Vegas have risen dramatically over the past few years, so developers are building up, not out. This trend has led to the multi-family market being over-built and consequently great buys available in today’s market.

With the changing demographics, (baby boomers not needing large, suburban homes to raise a family any more) people not wanting the maintenance of single family homes, and a more central location; multi-family units should show a greater rate of price appreciation in the coming years. However, many people will be buying condos for the lifestyle as much as the investment potential. But, no matter what the reason for buying a multi-family unit, the increased demand will make this segment of the real estate market an attractive place to put your money.

Desirable lifestyle, potential good investment, and Las Vegas: Does it get any better than that?

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Short Sale: Financial Salvation?

Posted by Mary Beth Pallone | on Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 at 3:26 pm
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There are few things in life that can cause more stress than the thought of losing your home. The vast majority of us go into home ownership with no thoughts of ever having to worry about that. Unfortunately, the economic state of the country has caused a lot of us to do just that. The huge drop in housing values in Las Vegas, NV has put many people in the situation of not being able to afford their mortgage, and there is no hope of selling because the mortgage is way more than the house is now worth. A short sale may be something to look into if you are having this problem.

In a short sale a real estate company works with the lender and negotiates for them to take a lower price than what is owned on the mortgage for the house. If the lender feels they will lose even more money by going through with a foreclosure, they will agree to a short sale. Once a lender takes back a property in a foreclosure there are a lot of expenses they incur for upkeep and reselling the house. Since the house is not worth what the mortgage was, they are not going to get their money all back.

The homeowner gets the advantage of not having a foreclosure on their credit records or on their public records. Often the company that is buying your house will have a clause in the sale stipulating that you do not owe the difference between what they pay and what you owed, letting you leave the house not owing anything on it.

The important thing to remember if you decide to go with a short sale, you will have to move out of your house. This is not a way to stop you having to leave; it is a way to save your credit, and keep you from owing the lender for something that is not worth what you owe.

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Selling Your Home in Las Vegas, NV

Posted by Mary Beth Pallone | on Thursday, April 15th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
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If you are selling your home in Las Vegas, don’t expect a quick sale. There are currently so many homes on the market due to the number of people that have walked away from their properties. This housing crisis has created an even larger market of homes for sale, which means that sellers should anticipate a longer time between the time the home is listed and the closing date.

The good news for seller is that there are programs that are encouraging buyers to buy. This is good news if your home is priced within a range that will attract first time home buyers or individuals who are downsizing. If you are desperate to sell, consider lowering your price below market value to encourage buyers to look at your property.

Even though it is not necessarily the best time to sell a home, there are still homes moving in the market. The most important thing is to make your home marketable. Create an inviting environment that interests buyers and offer allowances for expensive updates if necessary or even offer to pay closing costs if it is viable. With these enticing offers, buyers will be more apt to actually look at your home, which gives you a better opportunity to sell.

The market in Las Vegas is down, just as it is everywhere else. Don’t be discouraged if you are selling your home, because there are still buyers who are looking for their dream home, and yours just may be it.

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The Time is Now to Buy an Investment Property in Las Vegas

Posted by Mary Beth Pallone | on Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
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Although the Las Vegas housing market has been through a challenging couple of years, there is no question that the time is now to purchase investment property in Sin City. Adjusted for inflation, housing prices are lower than they have been at any point in the last 23 years and are approximately 40% of the peak price. In other words, a house that would have cost $300,000 at the peak of the market can be purchased for $120,000 today. With discounts like that, how can one lose?

Naysayers will point out that the Las Vegas market is still oversaturated with inventory and that housing prices have not yet started to show any sign of true recovery, and they would be right. However, given that a home can be rented out for more than the cost of PITI (principal, interest, taxes and insurance), this is a non-factor. You can own a property today and collect a healthy cashflow stream which is well ahead of what a bank account or government bond would pay while waiting for the market to recover.

Furthermore, recovery is closer than many realize. Hotels are gradually increasing occupancy and rates. Although a number of the most extravagant high-end restaurants have had trouble, many are reopening. Some restaurants are actually increasing meal prices, as well. Since it looks like business and convention travel will return this year, the odds are that the Las Vegas economy will be looking up, as well. These factors will ultimately support the housing market.

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Condos in Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted by Mary Beth Pallone | on Monday, March 29th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
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Condominiums are attached or detached units that share amenities with other owners in the complex. In Las Vegas there are many types of condos including high rises, lofts, townhomes, and condo hotels all which offer something different.

High rise condominiums and lofts are located in the high rises downtown and offer gorgeous views of the city and the Vegas Strip. These units range in size and price – the larger the unit the higher the price. There are many studios available at reasonable prices if a smaller space is desired. There is often a pool, gym, lounge, and concierge available to the owner in these types of units.

Townhomes are standard condominiums that are usually located away from downtown and offer two floors with the bedrooms upstairs and the living area downstairs. These units also offer pools and common areas that are shared by the residents. Lawn service and maintenance is included with the property.

Condo hotels are similar to the high rise condominiums; however, it is possible to rent these units out on a nightly, weekly, or monthly basis if the owner only uses the units occasionally. The sizes and prices vary depending on the unit, but the owner is able to make back some money on rentals. The price and terms is determined by the owner and the property.

In a city as unique as Las Vegas it is important to know what is available so a buyer can make an informed decision when purchasing in this area.

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Multi-Family Units in Las Vegas, NV

Posted by Mary Beth Pallone | on Monday, March 29th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
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The idea of buying multi-family units is appealing to lots of real estate investors. There is lots of potential to make a lot of money in the long run if you play your cards right. Las Vegas, NV is a great place to buy a multi-family unit. Thousands of people want to live there, and if you purchase a multi-family property in a decent neighborhood, you have more leeway with how much rent you can charge your tenants.

Before deciding to purchase the multi-family property in Las Vegas, you need to consider the neighborhood and the condition of the property. If the property is in need of a lot of repair, but still in a nice neighborhood, it may be worth spending the money to remodel the property so you can feel justified in asking for a higher rental price. It’s also a good idea to do your homework and find out how much comparable multi-family units are renting for. This will give you a better idea of how much to charge your tenants.

The only disadvantage of owning multi-family units is that it may be a hassle dealing with repairs and general management of the property. If you’re a very busy person, you may not have time to keep the property up yourself. It may be necessary to hire someone to oversee things for you on a daily basis, and this will be an added expense. The good news is that a multi-family property in Las Vegas, NV will pay for itself over time and make a nice profit for you.

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