Living in a smart home is no longer a futuristic fantasy. Today, there are countless smart devices on the market with a variety of functions that help you save time and money. From smart speakers to update you on the news every morning to smart thermostats that allow you to warm up your home from your phone, there is a smart gadget for practically every need. These devices are endlessly useful, and now...
Buying a house can be complicated if you're not familiar with how real estate transactions work. There are formalities. There are contracts. There are title searches with serious legal implications involved. For many busy, non-realtors who just want to buy a house and get settled in, hiring a real estate agent just makes sense. But with over 2 million real estate agents active and practicing in...
Disputes over pets between landlords and tenants are practically unavoidable. This is probably why so many tenants prefer to get a cat or dog without letting their landlords know or without paying the required deposit. In 2019, renters in Houston had abandoned over 40 exotic petsafter moving out, including chinchillas, hedgehogs, chameleons and a gecko. While all of these were pretty safe, a tiger was...
If you’re looking for ways to get your investment portfolio up and running, real estate is a good place to start, especially here in Las Vegas. Not only can it provide you with additional income each month, but it can also teach you a lot about investing in general. However, short-term and long-term rental properties in Las Vegas both come with their own unique share of risks and challenges. To help...
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...
If you’re considering investing in real estate, you’re going to have two major options: multifamily properties or single-family rental properties. With a multifamily property, you’re going to be looking towards apartment buildings, condominiums communities, or if you look towards smaller-scale properties, you’ll have the option to pick between duplexes or triplexes. These are typically properties...
If you're planning to move, but the housing market is a little on the slow side, then you might want to explore options other than immediate sale. One of these is converting your house into a long-term rental and using it to make some money. This might not seem possible, but once you know how, it really isn't all that difficult. Read on for a few tips. Complete Repairs Your first step is to make sure...
What do you do when your home is in good shape, but you still want to make some changes here and there? Say that your kitchen has all the upgrades it needs and your bathroom has gone through a renovation recently - what could possibly be next on the improvement list? The answer to that question can really be anything. If you’re one of those homeowners that has this need to upgrade different areas of...
The housing market currently favors sellers with the majority of homeowners getting their asking prices without problems. Some homes are even selling above-market prices. You may not have a problem getting an offer on your home, but don’t you want to get the most out of your investment? You can increase your home’s value without putting a lot of money into a project and here are a few tips to help...
Las Vegas is a wonderful place to live, but that doesn’t mean your relocation will automatically go smoothly for your family. When moving anywhere, it’s essential to be mindful of how you can reduce everyone’s stress and position yourself to settle in comfortably and quickly. Below, Leading Vegas Realty discusses how to make your packing, unpacking, and moving experience successful! Make Sure Your...