MARCH 2015 Taxable sales are reading near the prior highs of 2007. December, the most recent observation, posted a very strong, seasonal spike of nearly $3.6 Billion. December 2007 was the prior high. Many local retailers appear to be greatly improved from the recession era and we even notice some gaps in retail supply in some key areas, providing developers some new opportunities. There have been some major new retail options in the Valley including Downtown Summerlin, Linq and the newly opened G... read more

There are many more pros than cons when it comes to living in Las Vegas, NV.  So, the better question may be, why WOULDN'T anybody want to live in Las, Vegas, NV? Regardless, we are going to discuss the positives. Fair warning, "Sin-City" did not make the cut this year.  There is something for almost everyone in Las Vegas, NV if not very close by which makes for another pro about living in Las Vegas, NV. Here is a rundown of some of the top reasons to live in Las Vegas, NV.  Affordability. With n... read more

REVIEWING THE LAS VEGAS REAL ESTATE MARKET Download Report 2014 was a market characterized by a return to traditional home buying and selling. After a tumultuous six years where we went from boom, to bust, then recovery, we saw more normalcy in 2014. This occurred against a prior backdrop of bank owned homes, which drove pricing down sharply beginning in 2008. A few years later, short sales, where a homeowner owes more on the mortgage than the home is ... read more

Southern Nevada has clear signs of growth and we will examine a few key areas where this growth is manifesting. After a long, deep recession, the glimmer of hope that we had for a return to positive trends has since become reality. Starting with the most obvious items by which we draw these conclusions, both on strip and off-strip construction were relatively strong in 2014. Project Linq, a Caesars Entertainment retail and entertainment district opened, crowned by its massive observation wheel. The SLS also opened ... read more

With the start of the new year it’s time to get your house in shape. Whether or not you are looking to sell in 2015, giving your house a makeover for the new year is a great idea. While giving your house a makeover can seem overwhelming, developing a plan and focusing on a few activities that will have the biggest impact will have your home in shape in no time.   Here are a few tips on where to get started:   Paint   Winter may be a bad time to paint the outside of your house in most pl... read more