Mortgage Rates Hit 3-Year Low in U.S.
Because home purchase demand will continue to rise over the next few months..NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST!!! Please click the link below to read more about it: https://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/united-states/washington-dc-real-estate-news/freddie-mac-primary-mortgage-market-survey-february-2020-sam-khater-real-estate-news-lowest-mortgage-rates-2020-mortgage-rates-11814.php
Greater Las Vegas Home Prices, Sales Both Uptick in Early 2020
What a way to start the year! Local housing market kicked off the new decade with home prices and sales increase... Please click the link below to read more about it: https://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/united-states/las-vegas/real-estate-news-greater-las-vegas-association-of-realtors-glvar-housing-data-las-vegas-home-sales-report-new-homes-for-sale-in-las-vegas-11798.php
Airbnb stays up 19% last year in Clark County
As we have started Airbnb Property Management on our team, its' clear its becoming a more popular option for homeowners. It remains illegal in much of Clark County (restricted heavily in the city of Las Vegas).
Developer J DAPPER Continues Remaking Downtown Las Vegas
Great Food! Great Place! What can I say? Las Vegas Development continues to rise... Read More: https://lasvegasweekly.com/news/2020/jan/16/developer-j-dapper-continues-remaking-downtown/#/0
Las Vegas housing market expected to remain sound, stable
Time to Invest! The Las Vegas housing market continues to ride a wave of stability as the median price for an existing single-family home in Southern Nevada... Read More: https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/real-estate/2020/jan/07/las-vegas-housing-market-expected-to-remain-stable/
Vegas' Strip Restaurant Chefs are Opening Top-Notch spots away from the Glitz
"Because Vegas is more than Lan Vegas Boulevard..." Read More: https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2019-12-23/travel-las-vegas-off-strip-restaurants
Las Vegas airport hits record of 50 million passengers
Great news indeed! The numbers of Las Vegas airline passengers have increased steadily for several years and yesterday it recorded it's 50 millionth passenger to pass thru LAS. Read more:…
Digital Staging of a Vacant House
We are using digital staging to show off the potential uses of space in a vacant home. We really like it! Take a look at our video. Have you tried digital staging?
Property Brothers name Vegas one of Top 2 Markets for Investors
While we don't usually associate reality tv stars with accuracy (https://cunningham.vegas/5-real-estate-reality-tv-myths-explained/) - in this case the Property Brothers, those Canadian HGTV stars are right on with their assessment of Las Vegas.
Rents in Las Vegas Continue to Rise
While home prices are fairly stable (median price $310,000) - rents in Las Vegas continue to rise. We are also rolling out short-term rental investing and management options so if you have investors who can't accomplish what they want in your market, Vegas may be a good option. Here's a local news article on rents: https://businesspress.vegas/real-estate/apartment-and-single-family-home-rents-continue-to-rise-20641/
The Power of Gratitude
With Thanksgiving next week, being thankful for the people and things we have is on the top of mind. The part is all this gratitude is great for our mind according to this article by Christian Jarrett. Christian Jarett writes, "The more you practice gratitude, the more attuned you are to it and the more you can enjoy its psychological benefits.
Productive Over Busy
Over the years, I've seen many agents get into the busy, work their tails off, and then exit in the first year or two. I learned at an early age, that working hard in this business isn't enough. I reflected on this when reading Erika Napoletano's post on being productive vs busy.
Celebrate Memorial Day the Right Way
Memorial Day is an interesting holiday. While it marks the start of summer and is a holiday for many people, most don't really understand why we have the day off. Memorial Day typically gets confused with Veteran's Day and Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day recognizes the current men and women who serve our country in all of the military branches.
40 Under 40!
I just wanted to take a quick moment to share some exciting news with my ActiveRain community. The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors and the Young Professionals Network of Las Vegas recently announced the winners of its annual “40 Under 40” awards.
Cunningham Group, RE/MAX Advantage Top Ranked Team in the Southwest
Cunningham Group, RE/MAX Advantage was recently recognized as the #2 RE/MAX Team in the Las Vegas Valley and #30 RE/MAX Team across the Southwest Region, which is comprised of Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.
Grow Your Business With Online Marketing, Simply And Cheaply
As technology continues to advance and more marketing is being done online, companies are starting to switch their focus from traditional print marketing to online marketing. That is not to say print and tv ads are completely gone, but more companies are able to now compete. With marketing moving online, small businesses just like ours, and possibly yours, now have a chance to effectively market without spending a fortune.
Who's going to RE/MAX R4?
As a local Las Vegas REALTOR, I wanted to see if anyone is coming to R4 next week? I'm looking forward to some great networking opportunities! Let me know who's coming!
Helping First Time Home Buyers [Podcast]
Click here to listen to the Podcast Shawn has been in the business for 16 years, and in 2015, he and his team of 9 made $11.5 million over 53 sides. Today we’re covering first time buyers, including how to help educate them on the process, and helping them through all the steps involved in buying a home.
Why You Should Support RPAC
Earlier this year I was proud to take the YPN RPAC 10 for 10 Pledge. You can click here to learn more about it. As of today I have also satisfied the requirement to become an RPAC Major Investor for 2016. Why is RPAC Important? The Tennessee Association of REALTORS lists 10 good reasons why you should invest. Click here to see the list. My favoirte on their list is #9, which is "RPAC is truly non-partisan.
CFPB Gets Smacked Down by Federal Court
From Housing Wire: CFBP has good intentions but the power it yields was really over the top. I think it's good to see some checks on their ability to levy indiscriminate fines. See link below for the article http://www.housingwire.com/articles/38252-phh-wins-landmark-victory-cfpb-ruled-unconstitutional?eid=360664724&bid=1553352#.V_0kX75_yFI.facebook