The LiveWellVegas blogs present information about communities, real estate, home life and fun in Las Vegas from a personal perspective that includes opinions. These come from our own writers and from professionals and involved citizens in our community.
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…
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…
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…
Whether you buy or rent your next home is a decision that depends on how your life fits the advantages of both Location and flexibility Investment and tax considerations Peace of mind By Hal DeKeyser Owning your own home has long been – and still is — the American dream. It offers stability, asset appreciation…
An airport engineer who’s lived all over the world had a wish list for retirement, and Vegas fulfilled them best An inexpensive Vegas retirement Mountains, warm weather and body of water Easy to get around and travel from By Hal DeKeyser Dad’s retirement checklist: Good weather Low cost of living A good airport with cheap…
Buyer’s agents bring qualified and interested buyers to new home models Builders spend a lot on marketing to bring buyers So builders pay buyer agents instead of marketing expenses Everyone knows that when buyer’s agents are involved in a resale real estate transaction, they get a commission, and that comes out of the sellers’ and…
As if exorbitant housing costs, oppressive regulation, and skyrocketing taxes weren’t enough reasons for leaving California for less expensive environs, now the place is burning down . . . in the dark. Worsening wildfires are threatening or destroying forests and properties from LA to past Wine Country, and the burning season is so long now…
Hal DeKeyser If you hate paying taxes, particularly for frivolous or undeserving expenses, you might want to get your mail in Nevada. According to a new Kiplinger report, the Silver State is No. 2 on the list of most tax friendly states. Only Wyoming, which has a population about the size of Clark County if…