Things to Do | Las Vegas NV Homes for Sale By Rocky Dickerson, Realtor

Should I Sell My Home or Remodel?

Should I sell my home or remodel? That is the key question as the market has shifted. It is hard to resist selling when people are throwing cash at you. Now that the market is back to normal, the question is mot so easy to answer. Your home is where your heart is. Therefore, for so many homeowners, it’s a lot more than a saying. Their home is a place where they made so many memories with family and friends. The highs and the lows shared in those walls. Thus, considering selling it can be extremely painful. But what do you do if your home is no longer meeting your needs? Can you simply … Continue reading...

3 Mistakes That Delay Closings

Mistakes that delay closings. They can bring nightmares at the mere thought. Buying a home can be one of the most heart-wrenching and nauseating adventures of your life. But once closing is scheduled, people think, "That’s it, right?" The stomach-in-your-throat feeling should go away and all is smooth sailing. Right? Well, not always. There are many reasons closings may get delayed. Don’t let this list scare you. However, it’s a great bit of knowledge to tuck away just in case. Try to remember that sometimes delayed closings do actually happen. Repairs Were Delayed These … Continue reading...

Resurfacing Your Countertop

Resurfacing your countertop is not an easy task. A nice countertop can really make your kitchen stand out. Unfortunately, your counters tend to get a lot of use over their lifetime and can really start to show that wear as they age. Conventional wisdom suggests that when your counters start to stand out because of their stains or damage then it’s likely time to start thinking about new countertops. However, that can be a really big expense. And so this is why you might be better off considering resurfacing your countertops first. Resurfacing your countertops provides a new top … Continue reading...

10 secrets to selling your home

Selling your home. It can be a great experience or a terrible experience. What are the secrets to a great experience? Read on and find out. #10: Selling Your Home by Pricing it right In selling your home, realize that it is all about price vs. value. Buyers determine value based upon what other comparable homes in the area sold for. If there are four 3 bedroom 2 bath houses on the market identical to yours and you want $10,000 more than they do? Be prepared to sit on the market. In fact, be prepared to see it expire off the market. Buyers want the best value. If you spent more … Continue reading...

Organizing Your Pantry

Organizing your pantry is becoming a modern skill. Many homeowners are turning to home prepping as a way to cut back on trips to the store and avoid shortages. Unfortunately, many people find themselves overwhelmed. Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what to stock up on. After you stock it, then you have to maintain it. Then, finding what you need among all the other things, can be difficult. Organization is a key part of successful prepping. Therefore, if you want to have an effective pantry, here are a few organizational tips to keep in mind. What Should You … Continue reading...

Choosing Better Paint Colors

Paint colors. How do you choose better paint colors? Painting can be a great way to customize your house and make it into a home. Whether you’re just adding a splash of color or redoing entire rooms to match your favorites. After all, a fresh coat of paint is a great way to take a home that you bought and really make it yours. Unfortunately, not everyone is great at picking the best colors for their home. Some homeowners may even wonder why they were allowed to go near a paint store at all. This doesn’t have to be the case, however. There are a number of things that you can do to … Continue reading...

House Staging With Plants

House Staging With Plants House staging with plants? Does that really work? When selling your house, there are a lot of little things that you can do to increase the likelihood of getting an offer. Many of the tips you’ll find to improve your home’s appeal focus on things inside the house. These range from paint colors to furniture and a variety of other little tweaks. There is something else that you can do to improve the appeal of your home that’s often overlooked, though: add some plants. Think About It A lot of people don’t put much thought into the plants around … Continue reading...

Cleaning Your Ductwork

Cleaning your ductwork can be easily overlooked. However, your home’s HVAC system works hard throughout the year. Unfortunately, this can cause it to experience problems over time, often at a time when you’d really rather it not fail on you. This is why It is recommended to perform yearly maintenance and inspections. After all, a little bit of attention now can save you a whole lot of problems (and money) later on. There’s more that you can do to help your HVAC system stay in good working order than just having it inspected and maintained, though. First, one of the big things … Continue reading...

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...

Smart Home Automation – 5 Mistakes To Avoid

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...