Homebuilder Robb Beville is a rare breed in Las Vegas: He works for a local company.The valley’s home construction market is dominated by out-of-state, publicly traded builders that are worth billions of dollars, employ thousands of people and sell tens … Continue reading →
To some degree, every home is the owner’s castle, but these homes take it a step further. With stone walls, turrets and even a guard shack, these residences would fit into medieval Europe, or perhaps a Harry Potter novel.In the … Continue reading →
When youre writing out the holiday shopping list, maybe its time to put your name on it and a home as the gift. If youve been considering buying a home, here are a few reasons why shopping for one during … Continue reading →
What are the best real estate investing strategies for 2014?For those trying to close real estate deals during the holiday season, 2014 can seem a long way off. A lot needs to be done between now and the New Year. … Continue reading →
5 real estate game changers evolving now:1. Huge BetsTrophy properties are back in and huge bets are being made by spec builders looking to serve those chasing them. Florida builders are selling spec homes for tens of millions of dollars, … Continue reading →
According to Redfin, as the holiday season nears, the housing market is showing signs of stability and even resilience through the seasonal slowdown. Redfin has more:The 19-market median sales price is up 15.3 percent year-over-year at $327,302, Redfin said.Month-over-month prices … Continue reading →
The real estate market will continue its road to recovery in 2014, with home prices rising 6 percent and mortgage rates hitting 5.4 percent. In addition, demand is predicted to plateau, all according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist and senior … Continue reading →
For quite a number of years, these Las Vegas residents lived in a hotel right off the Strip. So when it came time to build their own home, they had a different point of view than most homeowners.Forget a traditional … Continue reading →
Land and home sales keep climbing in the largest master-planned community in the Las Vegas Valley.Summerlin developer Howard Hughes Corp. said today it sold 76.5 acres of land to homebuilders for $29.7 million during the three months ending Sept. 30.That’s … Continue reading →
After soaring fast and crashing hard, Las Vegas home values are recovering at one of the fastest rates nationally.But this market isnt alone: Several other cities that experienced housing bubbles and economic destruction when the bubble burst are also leading … Continue reading →
Housing Leads Construction Industry to Moderate Growth in 2014, According to McGraw Hill ConstructionDodge Outlook Report Predicts Rise in Construction Starts for Housing, Commercial & Manufacturing Building Sectors; Stability for Institutional Building After Lengthy Decline; Weaker Activity for Public Works … Continue reading →
NAR says the biggest factors influencing neighborhood choice were quality of the neighborhood, cited by 63 percent of buyers; convenience to jobs, 48 percent; overall affordability of homes, 40 percent; and convenience to family and friends, 38 percent. Other factors … Continue reading →
Rhetorical question? Perhaps, for surely everyone does. But increasingly, successful people are taking a harder look at residency. The notion that a moneyed Californian would even consider it provokes outrage among some. Remember the public reaction to Phil Mickelson’s remarks?The … Continue reading →