The economic crash earlier this decade has left many individuals and families timid about buying a home, when much of the data reveals that it is actually still a great time to buy a home in Las Vegas, NV. The fact that home values are not plummeting OR sky rocketing demonstrates a more stable market than what we have recently seen. Owning remains more attractive relative to renting in many Las Vegas locations, and interest rates are lower than we were accustomed to before the crash. Furthermore, with down ... read more

  Figuring out whether you should buy or rent your next home is a critical decision that should be carefully planned out before taking any action. And there are a number of important factors for you to consider that can impact your short- and long-term financial future as well. There are advantages to both buying and renting depending on your priorities, and Coldwell Banker Premier Realty is here to help you through the decision-making process so that you do what is best for you and your specific situation.... read more

 This Thursday the 16th there will be a Broker Pre-View Event at the Gables Community in Las Vegas. These homes feature: New Homes Move-in Ready Quick Close 3% Commmission Not REO or Short Sale Small Gated Community The event will be held at the community at 2920 Gables Vale Court from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. RSVP to GablesLV@cbvegas.com. For more info visit www.Gableslv.com or call 702-259-2000. This is a great community in a very convenient location. ... read more

Buyers that lost their homes to foreclosure just several years ago, have nursed their credit back and are back in the market for a new home, however they often enter at half of the prior mortgage payment.

http://money.cnn.com/2013/03/11/real_estate/foreclosure-homes/

 

 

 

Seeking Alpha has a good article today regarding bond market expectations of inflation. The author notes that 4.7% yields seem massive in today's low interest rate environment but 30 year bonds are still selling poorly. The weak investor appetite for these bonds implies that market participants are expecting inflation since 4.7% yield in a deflationary market would be supurb. If this author is correct about inflation expectations, what does that mean for real estate? My take is at these low inter... read more