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.
The Las Vegas housing market looks like it’s still hot but a bit cooler, with more houses for sale and prices continuing to plateau. It’s still a seller’s market, though, just not as much so as the previous year. That portends well for the health of the Clark County housing market as it seems to…
Were it not for the clueless arrogance, the attempts by California pundits and politicians to find solace in a new report about the state’s middle-class exodus would be funny. Those California-enamored souls have been fawning over a University of California survey released in July claiming that the much discussed abandonment of the Golden State is…
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…
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…
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…
Before you decide what kind of new Las Vegas home you want, think about how life might change during the years you’re in it Work considerations How the family will change Travel, pets and more Think about your life 10 years ago. Was it exactly the same as today? Undoubtedly not. And it likely won’t…
Vegas 55+ plus active adult communities range from full-blown golf communities with clubs and activities, community centers, pools and targeted interests … to those with residents who want activities on a smaller budget.
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…
With Las Vegas’ water restrictions – and a Lake Mead that continues to fade– the idea of artificial lawns may be increasingly appealing to Southern Nevada homeowners. While the fake turf doesn’t feel quite the same as Mother Nature’s creation, it does offer several advantages for Vegas residents, besides just the green effect in the…
Lennar’s age-restricted community has 11 floor plans This garage is the RVer’s dream Clubhouse has 2 pools, weights, banquet hall and more Residents also get Cadence parks, trails, bikes RV garage at Lennar’s Heritage in Henderson.. Outdoor pool at Heritage Activity Center. There is an indoor one as well. Heritage is within the larger new…