Hiring a property manager is an exciting next step for growing your real estate business - but if this is your first time hiring this professional, the actual cost may take you by surprise. Aside from the fees you plan to pay them, you may have to consider miscellaneous expenses such as training, taxes, and more. While it's difficult to pinpoint an exact number - given that there is a large...
There are so many ways you can get your home in great shape, including both projects you can do yourself and projects you should leave to a professional. Our tips mentioned below will serve as valuable guidance in your home maintenance efforts. Lighting Fixtures It's easy to overlook the light fixtures you have. Light fixtures provide a function yet can also add to the ambiance and aesthetics of your...
Property managers work hard to ensure their residents are happy, the property looks good, and the books are balanced. Least to say, it's not always easy to stay on top of these requirements. Property management requires careful planning, effective delegation, and adopting technological tools - among others. To many people, property management comes naturally, while others have to acquire necessary...
Thanks to DIY resources on YouTube and home improvement websites, more homeowners are getting their hands dirty with DIY home improvements. Completing your own repairs and renovations is a smart way to save money and hone your skills, especially when it comes to small jobs like fixing a leaky sink. However, there are some repairs that are best left to the pros if you want to avoid wasting money, damaging...
The key to successfully selling a home is for it to look its absolute best for prospective buyers all through the selling period. Having a mind-blowing interior design is critically essential to this success. To quickly and successfully sell your home, you need to make prospective buyers picture themselves living happily there. This is where staging a home comes in, and you need to do this right. Ace...
No fall chill is forecasted for the Las Vegas real estate market this year, which is a surprise to many due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Sales increased strongly and prices reached an all-time high (again!). Median prices are up. The median price of an existing home in the Las Vegas market reached $330,000 -- that’s a slight increase from June and an increase of 9 percent from July...
Buying a fixer-upper can save you a lot of money, but only if you're smart with your planning and budgeting. If you choose your house poorly or put too much money into expensive repairs, a fixer-upper can end up costing you more than a regular house. Here's how to make sure your property purchase and repair projects are successful. Know Where to Look for Houses Many people find fixer-uppers by looking at...
Whether you have a ranch-style home in Henderson, a condo in the Arts District or a spot on The Strip, you are sitting on a potential goldmine of profit. The Las Vegas area is hot for many reasons. It’s home to world-class casinos, close to majestic Red Rock Canyon and Hoover Dam and a burgeoning arts scene. Whether you’re planning to buy through Leading Vegas Realty or want to use your...
The pandemic has been going on for a year, now, and nothing is the same as it used to be that includes the real estate market. This year has brought a lot of changes – some of them good, others not so much, and among these radical changes are people’s preferences and priorities when it comes to the features they look for in a home. From space to amenities, how has the pandemic changed what people are...
In our increasingly complex times, homesteading has become a popular way to return to a simpler lifestyle, especially for many retirees. It’s a movement towards greater self-sufficiency and sustainable living. It can mean everything from growing your own food to going completely off-grid; depending on how self-sufficient you want to be, you can homestead almost anywhere. Are you ready to take the...