Las Vegas is best-known for glitz and the glamorous lifestyle tourists can enjoy while on vacation – even if it’s on a temporary basis. However some affluent Las Vegas Valley residents get the opportunity to live the life of luxury daily in exquisite homes throughout the area, which extends far beyond the famous Strip properties. One of the hidden gems in the Valley located on the outskirts of town past the city of Henderson is Lake Las Vegas, a community that has experienced its ups and downs over the... read more

Buying a newly constructed home is exciting. You get to design your dream home from the ground up; from choosing your home site, your model, interior finishes and upgrades. You don’t have to drive far to see newly constructed homes and neighborhoods popping up across the Las Vegas valley. There are a variety of builders, neighborhoods and models to choose from. Like any home purchase, buying new construction is serious business--an expensive transaction with many financial implications. You may have heard ... read more

Coldwell Banker Premier Realty (CBPR) recently met with American Home Shield to help provide our readers with a general understanding of home warranties. Home warranties, from a simplified view, protect homeowners from appliance, HVAC, and plumbing failure. This form of insurance can help protect homeowners from those sudden high-cost breakdowns of your washer and dryer, ductwork, and even electrical issues. Finding your own contractor, let alone a reliable one that will get the job done within a reasonable time... read more

MARKET STATS So far 2015 is looking a lot like 2014 in terms of closings. Both single family homes and condominiums are very close to 2014 levels between January and May. However, the type of buyer has been shifting with prices ratcheting higher during the past year. Investors now make up a relevant but declining share of closings and the higher prices have likely tempered some first-time buyer interest although low interes... read more

Home mortgages yield a multitude of options to select from and choosing the best one is entirely a matter of personal preference and financial standing. Coldwell Banker Premier Realty (CBPR) discussed the subject of mortgage as a matter of personal fit with Wells Fargo’s Home Mortgage specialists. The two main forms of home mortgage are fixed-rate and adjustable-rate.             The two differ in that fixed-rate has precisely what it sounds like- a ... read more