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Buying a Home

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Buying a home is a big step! Whether you’re buying your first home, your dream home, or your tenth investment property, yours will be a big investment. We know how important this is to you. And we have an army of experts to make sure we find the perfect property for your unique circumstances.

Finding the perfect property is just one way we can help you with your real estate purchase. As real estate agents, we have ongoing access to experts in every related field from lending to relocation. We won’t rest until we have taken you through every step of the buying process, that is our guarantee to you.

Advantages of Purchasing a Home in Las Vegas

Looking for an attractive home at a fair price? The thriving economy and no state income tax have resulted in Las Vegas being one of the more affordable real estate markets in the West. 

Unlike other cities in the west, median home prices are still affordable. Las Vegas also has more affordable utility costs, so you’ll save on electricity and water bills. Even better, Las Vegas property tax rates are among the lowest in the U.S. — so you’ll pay thousands of dollars less in property taxes than someone with a comparable home in New York.

Las Vegas experiences an average of 310 days of sunshine annually. The temperature during the winter months is well above the bone-chilling temps in other parts of the country. 

Las Vegas Neighborhoods

Living in Las Vegas means you can enjoy not only the excitement of the Strip, but also the warm climate and outdoor attractions. Some of the Las Vegas area neighborhoods include:

North Las Vegas

With a suburban atmosphere and lots of parks, North Las Vegas is a great place to live with lots to do. Some of the attractions in North Las Vegas include the Aliante Nature Discovery Park, the SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium only 20 minutes to Mt Charleston and much more. 

Henderson

Offering a suburban feel, Henderson is often classified as among the best places to live in Nevada with top rated schools. It is located a short distance from Las Vegas. For outdoor enthusiasts, this is one of the best places to be in the Las Vegas area since it offers over 80 miles of trails for horseback riding, biking, and hiking. 

Rancho Oakey

Rancho Oakey is located approximately 10 to 20 minutes from The Strip. Not only is it located away from the hustle and bustle of the Strip, but you can connect with nature in neighboring Springs Preserve, where beautiful botanical gardens cover 180 acres. 

Skye Canyon

A family-friendly and welcoming neighborhood, Skye Canyon is a master planned community with plenty of amenities and activities. Choose from a number of gorgeous homes, with shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, a dog park, neighborhood events and more all nearby. 

Summerlin

Summerlin, a 22,500 acre master planned community, ranked #3 in the country, in the foothills west of Las Vegas, offers a variety of housing options and proximity to Red Rock National Conservation. It’s a great place to walk, bike, hike or run — ideal for those who love an active lifestyle. 

Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying a new home anywhere is overwhelming, but a Las Vegas real estate professional like the ones at TheSmith Team can help you evaluate homes for sale with an eye to how they work for your needs and budget. For first-time buyers as well as those who have owned homes before, a lot of the same advice applies:

  • Specify your needs, but also your purchase price range: Everyone has a dream home, but make sure the home you choose meets your needs now and in the near future. Also, choose a home with a purchase price that leaves room for you to put away money for emergency repairs, home improvements and anything else you need to save for after you make your monthly payments.
  • Get help from real estate professionals: Using a real estate agent in the process of buying a home is a good idea, because they can help you determine home’s current market value and the cost of any repairs that need to be made. 
  • Take steps to improve your credit score ahead of time by paying down credit cards and loans, and save as large of a down payment as possible.
  • Check the mortgage loan options and get pre-approved: Many real estate agents will only show a home to prospective home buyers who have a preapproval letter. Also, this is a good way to find out how much of a mortgage loan you can get approved for — and thus, what your maximum purchase price should be.

The Las Vegas area has one of the healthier real estate markets in the western U.S., with plenty of different types and sizes of homes for sale that fit your needs and price range. Contact The Smith Team today to learn more about moving to Las Vegas and to view our housing inventory!

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