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.
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…
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…
Who plays major roles in what kind of home people choose to live in? Mom Dad Kids Grandparents Pets According to a report from the National Association of Realtors, in more than four of five families, pets and real estate often mix. NAR surveyed its member and discovered that two-thirds of families selling homes say the…
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…