Hal DeKeyser has been a writer and editor appearing in newspapers, magazines, The Associated Press, books and online for decades. His last journalism assignment was managing content at the Las Vegas Review-Journal for magazines, weeklies and Real Estate, automotive, Luxury Las Vegas magazine, special sections and Best of Las Vegas. He is a licensed real estate agent in Nevada (S.0178612) with Universal Realty as well as in Arizona. He specializes in new home buyers, seniors, and movers. Contact him at hal.dekeyser@gmail.com for free books on real estate.

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Home buyers want good schools first

Almost all parents consider school performance when buying houses Good schools help retain and grow the value of your real estate investments Don’t you want your children to get a good education? The quality of schools is a prime factor in real estate buying decisions with families with children in school, but it’s also valuable…

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Inspirada – A Henderson community of parks

If you like connected green space for the whole family plus lots of communal features, check out Inspirada, a Henderson community of parks Connected parks and sports courts Small lots Freeway close in Henderson By Hal DeKeyser What you first notice on driving into this Henderson community of parks called Inspirada is a spine of…

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The most common property tax lie

When I was in editorial page editor in the Phoenix, Arizona area during times of greatly appreciated home values, the local politicians forced to write this editorial every year:They’re lying to you.The politicians who set the tax rate claim they “held the line” on property taxes. They say that because they kept the tax rate…

Vegas housing prices continue pandemic upward climb

Las Vegas single-family real estate prices have continued on the upward tear they’ve been on since the middle of the pandemic. Aldo Martinez, a local Realtor and 2021 president of Las Vegas Realtors, said it’s a good thing that Vegas is performing better than what was expected as the pandemic began. “Still, we’re looking forward…