Las Vegas New home builders are raising prices for their “ready to move in home”.

As the inventory of available homes in the Las Vegas area continues to decline, home builders are on the move to slash the incentives as well.

The demand for new homes is still something many Las Vegas home buyers want. Some make this choice only after they have spent time looking at Las Vegas bank owned homes or Las Vegas short sales and are tired of the multiple offers we are seeing here in Las Vegas.

New homes that are ready to move into within 2 months are flying off the market because of this, and most traditional re-sale homes in the Las Vegas-Henderson area are moving fast as well, (as long as they are priced well).

Appraisal issues will still continue to be an issue because even if you “up bid” the home, that doesn’t mean the appraisal will come in at that price and if it doesn’t, you may have to come up with the difference or risk loosing the home to the next buyer.

I took this picture while on a vacation during Christmas in the Austin, Texas area. 

We were heading back to our family's home near the Dripping Springs area going thru the hills when this glorious sunset was happening.

Something you might see in Las Vegas that you would not expect to see in Las Vegas.

While out showing Las Vegas homes in the Northwest part of Las Vegas I saw this peacock just strutting his stuff.

Las Vegas Show off –Las Vegas picture of a peacock

The New World of Light

If you've been shopping for a light bulb lately, you've probably seen the new packaging and labeling required by the federal government beginning this year. And, you've probably been confused or unable to find the exact bulb you're replacing.

Here's why: in 2007, Congress passed a law that created new standards for light bulbs based on the amount of light produced for energy consumed - standards which traditional incandescent bulbs are unable to meet. The law requires all light bulbs to use 30 percent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs by 2012 to 2014. The phase-out started with 100-watt bulbs beginning in January 2012 and will end with 40-watt bulbs sold starting in January 2014. In short, the light bulbs you've been buying for decades will no longer be manufactured or sold.

There are many types of incandescent bulbs that are exempt from this law, such as specialty bulbs for appliances, candelabras, globes and 3-way bulbs. Those will still be available as traditional incandescents.

Reading the New Labels

The first thing you may notice when shopping for bulbs is that the terms "watts" is gone. In its place, we are shopping based on "lumens." Lumens measure how much light the bulb produces, how bright it is. More lumens means it's a brighter light; fewer lumens means it's a dimmer light. What you will not see is any kind of conversion from traditional incandescent watts to lumens, so here is a reference guide to convert what you're replacing to the new lingo:
100W incandescent bulb = about 1600 lumens
75Wincandescent bulb = about 1100 lumens
60W incandescent bulb = about 800 lumens
40W incandescent bulb = about 450 lumens

The label on the front of the package emphasizes the bulb's brightness as measured in lumens, rather than a measurement of watts. The new front-of-package labels also will include the estimated yearly energy cost for the particular type of bulb.

The back of each package of light bulbs now have a "Lighting Facts" label modeled after the "Nutrition Facts" label that is currently on food packages. The Lighting Facts label provides information about:

• brightness;
• energy cost;
• the bulb's life expectancy;
• light appearance (for example, if the bulb provides "warm" or "cool" light);
• wattage (the amount of energy the bulb uses); and
• whether the bulb contains mercury.

One of the biggest complaints about CFL bulbs has been the color or quality of the light. If you were used to buying "soft white" incandescent bulbs, for example, you will no longer find that term on the new packaging. In its place is an indication of the temperature of the light, measured in degrees Kelvin (K). While most energy efficient bulbs come in "warm" colors to match the yellowish light of incandescent bulbs, you can also choose "cooler" colors with whiter and bluish hues for reading and task lighting.

For warmer color (formerly soft white) look for 2700–3000K, 3500–4100K gives a bright white light and 5000–6500K is bluer and most like daylight.

For more information, go to www.energysavers.gov/lighting. The site includes Frequently Asked Questions addressing topics such as lighting choices, the new law standards, lumens and mercury.

How to pick which Light Bulb to use~Lighting and the New Light Bulbs choices

If you are ready to buy a new energy efficent Las Vegas house to put those new bulbs in give me a call!

Summerlin Marathon Las Vegas Marathon April 14 - JW Marriott

Actually a half marathon it is to start and finish at the JW Marriott. This is it's 2nd year.

Read more at the Las Vegas Review Journal, click the link below

http://www.lvrj.com/view/runners-of-all-levels-gearing-up-for-summerlin-s-second-half-marathon-141543743.html

Summerlin, Nevada Homes for sale....CLICK ON THE PICTURE......

Las Vegas House For Sale $79,999 - Las Vegas Short Sale

This is a great deal on a One Story home!

Have your Las Vegas real estate agent show you this home and get an offer in!

If you don't have an agent that you are working with and would like to buy a home now and want to work exclusively with me then send me an email with your information on what you are looking for, price range, etc and a preapproval from your lender and we can set up a time to start showing you homes.

If you need to get preapproved for a loan give me a call and I can have a lender call you to get you started.

~North Las Vegas SHORT SALE Agent - AVOID Foreclosure-NO upfront Fee to List your home!!

812-4550 Most lenders will pay the commission as well!

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SHORT SALE Information for Sellers

 

Bellagio Las Vegas Photos by Dawn Barrier

Horse Topiary Las Vegas Bellagio Las Vegas Photos by Dawn Barrier

I don't know of any other city that has this so when you come to Las Vegas go check it out!

Do you want to learn How to Avoid Foreclosure?

   You may have several options.

Doing a Henderson Short Sale maybe the answer for you. 

Banks are still doing foreclosures and not all foreclosures can be prevented, but if you call us soon enough, we maybe able to help you prevent foreclosure by doing a Short Sale.

If you are behind on your mortgage payment and know you will have to move, then give me a call before you just walk away, don't delay, CALL TODAY  (702) 812-4550

Give us a call to go over your situation and also you may want to consult an attorney/tax adviser as well.

We do Bank of America Short Sales, Wells Fargo Short Sales, GMAC Short Sales, Citi Bank Short Sales, Indy Mac Short Sales, and many more!                                        

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I am a Las Vegas REALTOR® I specialize in residential real estate, single family homes, Short Sales, Preforeclosures in the Las Vegas area.

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