Buying a Home in Las Vegas

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Top Selling Golf Communities in Las Vegas & Henderson

Golf and live Las Vegas

Hardly a day goes by when I don't receive a buyer request for a home in a golf course community in Las Vegas or Henderson. They're especially popular with retirees who love the thought of living just a golf cart ride from the first tee.

With over 50 courses spread throughout Las Vegas Valley, and 10 courses in Summerlin alone, there is huge potential for residential golf communities. The level of play, thoughtful design, incredible surroundings and top-rated amenities contribute to a lifestyle that is second to none. In Lake Las Vegas you can choose a home with both golf course and lake views. The choices for golf course living in the Las Vegas Valley are truly vast.

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Del Webb community in Las VegasWhy Retire in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas has become increasingly popular as a 55+ retirement destination in the past few years. Lower real estate prices are especially favorable for anyone considering a move from another state. But prices aside, there's plenty of other reasons to retire in Las Vegas:

The weather is ideal, with winter temperatures in the 60-70°F range and summers hitting upwards of 100°F with a dry heat.

Nevada is a tax-friendly state, especially for retirees. You won't be taxed for withdrawls from retirement plans or pensions. Also, you won't be taxed on your retirement income or anything you earn post-retirement. Property taxes are very low and rarely increase.

So much to do! The growing senior populations means more amenities,

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2023-24 district tax rates for Clark County, Nevada

The chart below indicates the 111 tax districts in Clark County and the individual tax rates from 2023 to 2024. You can see the rates vary only slightly from year to year. The taxes are used to subsidize services such as schools, police, fire, parks, libraries, and capital projects, such as flood control and transportation.

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Clark County Tax Rates By District for 2023-2024

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This chart was obtained from the Clark County, Nevada  website

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Guide to Las Vegas Home Prices by Popular Community

Las Vegas Top Selling Subdivisions

2022 Guide to Las Vegas 55+

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Las Vegas Top-Selling Subdivisions

Guide to Las Vegas Most Popular Subdivisions

Over the past three months, from March/23 - June/23, the following neighborhoods in Las Vegas have emerged as the most successful subdivisions in terms of sales. These communities are all very different, but each possesses unique selling points that cater to diverse demographics. The price ranges span from moderate to upscale, and all of them boast excellent locations in proximity to local amenities and recreational facilities.

Below, we've listed the most popular Las Vegas communities from the past three months, along with price ranges, ratio of Sale/List price and Average Square footage. It can be difficult navigating the many Las Vegas neighborhoods, and hopefully this will give you a starting

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Las Vegas condo hotels

Las Vegas condo hotels feature the same luxurious accommodations and upscale amenities of five star hotels, but offer the investment potential of an actual condominium. For those looking to purchase a low maintenance vacation home, there are a number of luxurious, and usually furnished, condominium hotels to choose from in Las Vegas.

In most cases the building has a rental pool that owners may choose to be a part of. The property manager would look after everything from acquiring renters, cleaning, processing fees and dealing with damage issues. All of this for a percentage of the rental income. It's a great way to ensure a place to stay in Las Vegas whenever you need it, but have your HOA fees paid for you.

2022 was a huge year for sales of

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UNDER CONTRACT: $390,000 - Gorgeous 3-Bedroom Townhouse in Henderson

Front of townhouse in Ladera Villas MLS 2449935

3-Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhouse

Ladera Villas

1541 Moss View Court, Henderson, Nevada 89074

UNDER CONTRACT!$390,000 | MLS #2449935

This is an immaculate Henderson townhouse in Ladera Villas and WHAT A FIND! These sought after units are especially unique due to their size, great location and amenities. This condo is 2-stories with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2-car attached garage with access to home. There's a large kitchen with breakfast bar, and a family room with gas fireplace. The bedrooms, including master with ensuite are located on the 2nd floor. Ladera Villas has a prime location close to parks and easy access to freeways, shopping mall and eateries.

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Clark County tax rates by district for 2018-2023

The chart below indicates the 111 tax districts in Clark County and the individual tax rates from 2020 to 2023. You can see the rates vary only slightly from year to year. The taxes are used to subsidize services such as schools, police, fire, parks, libraries, and capital projects, such as flood control and transportation.

View Clark County 2022/23 tax rates as a PDF

Clark County Tax Rates By District for 2020-2023

Clark County, NV tax rates by district for 2018-2023

This chart was obtained from the Clark County, Nevada  website

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Las Vegas September Market Trends for 2022

2022 Guide to Las Vegas 55+ Retirement Communities

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FOR SALE: Beautiful 3-Bedroom House on the 17th Hole, Painted Desert

Front of home in Painted Desert

3-Bedroom Golf Home for Sale w/ Pool

Painted Desert Golf Community

7500 Orange Haze Way, Las Vegas NV 89149

REDUCED!$749,000 | MLS #2456115

This Las Vegas property has everything you could ever want in a golf course home. Located in the gated community of Painted Desert, this house backs onto the 17th hole with lovely golf course and mountain views. A formal living room, three fireplaces, huge kitchen, dining room, den, and family room are found on the first floor. A stunning remodeled staircase leads to the upstairs bedrooms.

Quick Facts

  • 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath
  • $779,000
  • 2 story, detached
  • 2,862 square feet
  • Lot size: 7,841 square feet
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September 2022 real estate stats in Las Vegas NV

Las Vegas Sales Cool Amid Rising Costs

Las Vegas September 2022 stats summary 

September 2022 Stats Summary for Greater Las Vegas

As we approach Fall, the Las Vegas real estate market , and the U.S. market as a whole continues to slow down. rising prices and mortgage interest rates are impacting sales. Cost-of-living, even credit cards and auto loans have reached a multi-year high, and all of this combined has cooled home and condo buying activity.

Home and condo prices continue to inch upward, but not with tenacity that we've seen in earlier months. The market is showing signs of leveling off. Here are the stats for the overall Las Vegas real estate market, including homes, condos and townhomes for September 2022 and year to date.

Las Vegas real estate stats for September 2022

Las Vegas Single-Family Home Sales:

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Las Vegas housing prices

Attention Las Vegas Home Buyers - Your Guide to Homes and Prices in Las Vegas

Why Buy a Home in Las Vegas?

Is it worth buying a home in Las Vegas? Will I get a good return for my investment? These are all common questions people ask me. After experiencing a boom in Las Vegas real estate for the past several months, things are starting to level off a bit. After the pandemic people felt a sense of urgency to purchase a home, at the same time, sellers were reluctant to move and were content to "wait and see". As a result, there was a shortage of inventory, prices continued to rise and favorable interest rates made it possible for buyers to purchase.

It's apparent over the last while that all good things come to an end. Interest rates have inched

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