Churches in Las Vegas

Churches in Las Vegas

Churches in Las Vegas are quite abundant. Many new residents to Las Vegas are surprised at the number of churches in Las Vegas. From the small mom and pop operation borrowing a room every Sunday to one of the largest Giga churches in the world. Types of Churches in Las Vegas Las Vegas has nearly any type of church you may imagine. Varying sizes and religions. Of course, this time of year many people go to church for Christmas services. I have often heard people tell me that as a child, they were taken to church twice a year: Christmas and Easter. It is not all that uncommon of a story. … Continue reading...

Refinancing a Mortgage

Refinancing a Mortgage

Refinancing a mortgage. Yes, some folks are considering that after the last year. When rates are low, it can seem like the ideal time to refinance your mortgage. After all, who doesn’t like a lower interest rate? There are lots of good reasons to refinance your mortgage, such as adding on or trying to streamline your expenses, but what’s really involved in the process? Refinancing a Mortgage: The Basics Perhaps the best news any homeowner can get when it comes to a refi is that it’s not likely to be nearly as difficult as getting the original loan was. Breathe a big sigh of relief if you … Continue reading...

Kitchen Lighting Options

Kitchen Lighting Options

Kitchen Lighting Options Kitchen lighting options are far different than they were even 20 years ago. Options for kitchen lighting are increasing greatly. After all, good lighting is important in many places in the home. However, when you’re working in the kitchen,  having sufficient lighting to see what you’re doing is vital. Poor lighting in your kitchen can make cooking and other tasks unpleasant. Furthermore, it is worse if the lighting leaves shadows in areas that you use a lot. Fortunately, there are a number of options available when it comes to adding new lighting to your kitchen. … Continue reading...

Selling In The Fall

Selling In The Fall

Selling in the fall – is it a good or bad idea? Many people think that Spring is the time to sell their home. However, there are some advantages to getting your house on the market in the autumn months. Although you may feel you have missed out by not putting your house on the market in the spring, the fall months for selling your home could be a big advantage. Look at the following four benefits to selling your home in the fall, along with tips for leveraging those to find a buyer. Related: Selling for More Money - Colors=Cash Selling in the Fall – Who is Your Buyer? Serious homebuyers … Continue reading...

What is a HELOC?

HELOC

What is a HELOC? Well, that is a question many have been asking lately. Especially with Las Vegas home values having risen over 50% in the last few years. Now Las Vegas homeowners are looking for ways to tap their equity without selling their home or refinancing their primary mortgage. And so, this may interest you if your home has gained significant value since you purchased it.  Or even if you’ve just paid so much of the mortgage down that you’ve got ample equity to work with. Either way, a HELOC on your home might make sense. Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) are popular options for … Continue reading...

Smart Home Automation – 5 Mistakes To Avoid

Smart Home Automation

Mistakes To Avoid in Smart Home Automation   Smart home automation is growing year by year. You have smart speakers like Alexa, smart doorbells like Ring. And then you have smart thermostats and smart burglar alarms. In fact, you even now have smart ovens, refrigerators and much more. Smart home automation is definitely here to stay.   Now there are ways to get very complicated with smart home automation. However, this will be written for those that aren’t so tech savvy. Perhaps this is “smart homes for the dumb owner” (myself included).   Smart Home Automation – … Continue reading...

Problems With Buying a Foreclosure

Buying a Foreclosure

Buying a foreclosure. What are the problems with buying a foreclosure? Well, buying a house can be incredibly exciting. It can also be terrifying at the same time, especially if it’s your first or second home. And so, for a lot of buyers today, the idea of getting a killer deal is the ultimate goal. It is one that you may hear is possible with a bank-repossessed property (also known as a “real estate owned” property or simply “REO”). Real estate prices have gone up, after all. So what’s the scoop on these REOs? Can You Get a Great Deal When Buying a Foreclosure? This is a tricky question … Continue reading...

Awnings for a Cool Result

Awnings

Awnings are an opportunity for a unique benefit in a desert community like ours. Beyond being decorative, awnings can bring practical benefits to your home as well. Whether in Las Vegas or Henderson, awnings can be a cool investment for your home. In Las Vegas, if you have any kind of outdoor space, the chances are good that it’s the perfect place to hang out in only limited windows throughout the year. After all, nobody likes to hang out with an August blasting down on them. Even though you may have imagined something like a backyard oasis when you chose your home. However, there’s a … Continue reading...

Why Own Rental Property?

Why Own Rental Property

Why Own Rental Property? Why own rental property? Well, many people realize every April 15th that their house that they live in is also a great way to pay less taxes. After all, the interest on your home is tax deductible. But did you know that Congress has allowed tax codes for even better ways to save money on taxes by owning real estate?   Now then, before you only take my word for it, I am telling you something right up front. You should not make any financial decisions without contacting your accountant and attorney first. Let them tell you what their advice is. All I am doing … Continue reading...

Selling For More Money: Colors = Cash

Selling For More Money

Selling For More Money Selling for more money is what most sellers want. The key to selling for more money is to have more buyers interested. How do buyers become interested? By what they see online. The more they like what they see, the more they want to have an agent show them the home. Selling for more money means remembering that the first way that buyers see a home is by what they see in photos and virtual tours on the web. Buyers like to view homes they might be interested in at any time of the day or night.  With a virtual tour, a home shopper can eliminate homes they definitely do … Continue reading...