Moving can be an exciting opportunity to experience new things, but it’s a good idea to look into some details about your potential new city before calling it home. Many cities have very different price tags—from international capitals such as Prague to London and even between those in the same state such as Los Angeles and San Francisco. So what does cost of living really mean? What else will affect your future if and when you move to a new place? Check out some of the factors you need to consider when comparing city experiences.

1. Cost of housing

Apartment and home costs can vary significantly, and some cities are friendlier to renters. If you are thinking about buying a home and getting a mortgage in your new location, it’s important to look at what other homes are going for and what they have to offer. (You can calculate how much house you can afford.) Your credit score is a major factor in the interest rate you’ll be approved for on the loan, so be sure to keep an eye on your credit in the months before applying. You can check your credit scores for free every month on Credit.com.

2. Basic needs

Housing is often the biggest, but not the only, expense you will face in your new city. The price of basic utilities, health care, and even groceries can vary greatly between places. Some goods are also more or less available depending on where you are located. Finally, it’s important to factor in the cost of transportation. Is there public transit? Can you walk to work? Do you need a car? This can make a big difference in your monthly costs.

3. Job market

If you are not relocating for work but for your own reasons, it’s probably important to look into job availability in your potential new city. Some cities are better for job seekers in terms of growth and unemployment rates, but it’s a good idea to take into account your industries of interest. Some cities are hubs for certain industries and may not have a lot of job diversity. It’s important to do your homework so you won’t be unemployed and struggling to adjust for too long.

4. Quality of life

One good way to start off thinking about your move and how your quality of life will change is by deciding what things you currently have that you would like to continue to have. For example, if you live in a city with a lot of sporting events and you enjoy going regularly, you may want to find a place that has similar options. From access to cultural activities, entertainment, parks, house of worship, gyms, and shopping options to demographics and proximity to friends or family, quality of life can make the difference from being happy in your new spot or not. Visiting and exploring the area (if possible) can be one of the best ways to get a feel for the city.

It's imperative to do your examination about the parts of life most essential to you before you choose a move. You may be astounded by the amount of urban areas can vary in expense of living.

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When a loan is involved, the appraiser is chosen randomly from a pool. When an appraisal is turned in, it goes through an audit process with a management company. In theory, appraisers are supposed to be unbiased.

There are two kinds of appraisals: refinance and purchase. A refinance appraisal doesn’t account for the value you want, but a purchase appraisal requires a look at the purchase agreement.

These days, in either case, an appraiser is not afraid to appraise your home short. That’s why it’s important to understand the steps an appraiser takes. Here is what an appraiser actually does:

1. Inspects the property. Take measurements and photographs of your property. 

2. Compares similar homes. An appraiser looks at similar properties to determine the value of yours.

3. Makes adjustments to:

          Date of sale time 

          Location

           Site

          View

         Design

         Construction quality

       Condition age

        Square footage

          And more 

When you work with our team, we have banking experience and knowledge of how the appraisal process works. Don’t find yourself in a contract that won’t appraise! We can help you save time and money. call us NOW at Nevada Realty Connection-7023787228

In Real Estate, Selling a Home can be diificult especially when deals fall off. Here are a few things that you should now and avoid so that the home is sold.

1.  Bad Appraisals

The market has improved, and we want nothing more for our sellers than to have them experience the benefits of an improving market condition. When you go under contract and have your home sold, everyone is clearly happy. However, when the bank comes in to do the appraisal, and it comes back lower than the purchase price, it’s always disappointing. When this happens, you will have to renegotiate the price, or the deal will fall apart. We recommend that sellers make sure their agent is doing a thorough, detailed market analysis of their home to avoid any potential appraisal issues.

2. Credit Mistakes

Nothing is more frustrating than when a buyer who has a pre-approval letter goes out and makes large, expensive purchases before the deal closes. If you are a buyer, don’t make any big purchases until your loan clears. It will affect your debt-to-income ratio and could delay the closing of your loan for quite some time. 

3. Bad Home Inspections

These tend to happen during the due diligence period. When home inspections are done, the inspector does their best to do a thorough job and go through every nook and cranny in the house looking for any defects. Sometimes, they aren’t able to uncover things because you haven’t done the due diligence as a seller to fully inspect the entire home. Bad home inspections can kill a transaction, and create a lot of unexpected expenses. 

4. Bank Delays

Lending is taking longer nowadays, and loans are getting extended. If the seller is not prepared to have a conversation with the bank, that’s frustrating. You have got to have good communication between your bank, your agent, and your lenders. If there’s an indicator it’s not going to close, the seller should be in a position to back out of that contract. Understand that when you decide to enter the market. 

5. Intense Negotiations

When it comes down to the negotiation table, look at the big picture. A few thousand dollars is not a good enough reason to abandon the transaction. Try to find some common ground and consider what your alternatives are. If you went back on the market, are you going to end up regretting it? 

These are just a few of the ways that a transaction can fall apart, but hopefully if you find yourself in any of these situations, you’ll know what to do. If you have any questions for us, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Nevada Realty Connection-7023187228

People often consider the fall and winter seasons to be the “off-seasons” for selling a home.  Often sellers hesitate to list their homes during these months because they believe they “missed the opportunity”.  But is this true?  Not necessarily.   Here are the Top Five Advantages of selling your house during the off-season.

1. Less Competition in the market; lower inventory - Since most sellers trust they shouldn't auction their home amid the season there will normally be less stock which attempts further bolstering your good fortune. On the off chance that there aren't the same number of homes available to be purchased, you don't have as much rivalry. This could make it simpler to offer your home, since purchasers don't have the same number of choices in the fall. Lower stock likewise implies you may have the capacity to offer your home at a more positive cost, since purchasers have less to look over.

2. Serious Motivated Buyers-People that are looking to buy a home during this time are more motivated.  During the summer months you sometimes see less serious buyers that are “just looking” and are not really ready to purchase.  These off –season buyers might have a specific need that is pushing them to want to close on a house quickly such as job relocation or some kind of major life change that is forcing them to move. This can work in your favor.

3. A knowledgeable realtor will add value-Selling amid off-season conveys a few difficulties and focal points to the home offering and purchasing background, yet your specialists will offer you some assistance with navigating the procedure from lisitng through closing. Your specialists will offer you some assistance with realizing your objectives and dreams; they will end up being a profitable guide. An agent will offer you some assistance with avoiding pitfalls amid the exchange—and s will be an enormous asset for reffering you to home auditors, contractors, movers and others.

4. Cooler weather means Vacation is over-Vacations are over and it’s time to get serious about house hunting again.  Many people are busy during summer with vacations, weddings, reunions and other events.  This often distracts them from house hunting but now that summer is over they can get back to the task of finding their new home!  Also, some people do not enjoy looking at homes during hotter weather so the cool weather can work for you. Take advantage of the milder weather and stage the outside perfectly so the potential buyer gets a good first impression.

5. Motivated Seller- Maybe you just need to sell despite the season.  Perhaps you just accepted a new job in a different city, or you experienced a major life change that requires a move.  This makes you a motivated seller and the time of year doesn’t matter to you—you just need to get your home sold so you can move on to the next chapter of your life.  As discussed in the previous top advantages your timing could still be optimal.  As a motivated seller, you’ll have less competing homes on the market to gain attention of buyers.  Since your prospective buyer will likely be motivated too, you have a good chance of getting your home sold and closed.

If you need to sell your home please call Nevada Realty connection at 702-318-7228. WWW.lasvegasfindahome.com

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In order to help you make more informed decisions and get the most equity out of your  home sale we're going to blow the cover off a few different real estate myths that you might still believe in.

Pricing High: Starting your Las Vegas home at a high price is not a good strategy. Pricing high tends to push away potential buyers and limit your pool. However, when you price more affordably and attractively, buyers will begin to fight over your property because they see great value in it. This will help raise your sale price because you will get multiple offers, which puts you in the position to make your buyers compete. When buyers compete, you get the highest market value for your home, which helps you maximize your equity from the sale.

Hiring a Local Expert: The truth is that an agent who understands where the buyer is and how to attract them will be your best option. At Team Jenkins we will market your home effectively to attract the highest number of buyers as possible.

Having Agents at a Showing: The truth is that accessibility is key. Even if the listing agent is available to show, the question is will showing agents select your home first? We know how to protect you and offer great representation to all clients.

Hopefully this information will help you get the most equity when selling your home. This is often the key to successfully moving on to your next property.

As always, please contact is with any comments or questions you might have about the real estate market here in Las Vegas and Henderson. We're always willing to help you. 

Purchasing a home is often the largest investment you will make in your life. However, just because you've closed on a home doesn't mean you are done spending money. Today we'll talking about 3 additional expenses that may come up once you actually move into your new home. The more your prepare for unexpected expenses, the more you can enjoy your new Las Vegas home. 

Paint and Carpet

We tell all of our clients to plan on paying for new paint and carpet in their homes.  Even if the home looks perfect when you first see it, once the sellers move out with all their furniture and wall decorations, a lot of the time the walls are banged up and their furniture can hide a lot of carpet stains.

Window Treatment and Light Fixtures

Another cost you probably wouldn't account for. These are usually cheap fixes and are needed in only a few rooms, but sometimes they are needed around the entire house which can quickly add up. 

A/C and Appliances

The last thing to set aside money for is for air conditioning and appliances. Even though they may be running today, anything can happen after you move in. It's always good to set aside money for these things just in case.

If you have any other questions about home much money to put aside for these fixes, or are interested in buying or selling a home in Las Vegas or Henderson please give us a call now. Bevada Realty Connection 702-315-7228. WWW.lasvegasfindahome.com

There are many benefits to having a home warranty. When appliances break down, as they tend to do once you've lived in your home a while, the expenses can pile up. By the end of the day, you may need to make thousands of dollars in repairs. A home warranty can help. It will cover the expense of the natural wear and tear your appliances and other items are subjected to. For structural damage, an insurance plan will help to take care of weather-related damages.

Whether you're a homeowner who's lived in their home for 30 years or you're looking to sell, a home warranty is invaluable. Many sellers don't realize how beneficial they can be - a home warranty will give buyers peace of mind and will help your home sell faster and for more money. Since no one can predict the future and know what surprises might come along down the road, a home warranty is always a safe bet!

If you have questions about your options regarding home warranties, or want us to discuss a specific topics  please give us a call. We look forward to helping you soon! Nevada Realty Connection 702-318-7228.  www.lasvegasfindahome.ccim