Real Estate Blog
December 3, 2018
Moving during the holidays can be a headache in itself with all the seasonal activities and unpleasant weather in many areas of the country. However, there are also plenty of […]
November 19, 2018
Want to enjoy the perks of living in Las Vegas? No, we don’t live in hotels, not everyone works on (or even regularly visits) the Strip, and gambling is not […]
November 14, 2018
Las Vegas, NV (Nov. 13, 2018) CENTURY 21 Gavish Real Estate, announced today, the acquisition of CENTURY 21 JR Realty as part of a strategic initiative to expand the CENTURY […]
November 12, 2018
Retirement in Las Vegas By: Barbara Thompson, Senior Care Advocate Las Vegas has a reputation as a gambler’s paradise, but those who look at the city as little more than […]
November 5, 2018
The entertainment capital of the world is fast becoming a revolutionary sports destination, and with the addition of T-Mobile Arena, plus a new Raiders stadium being built, for a city […]
October 15, 2018
Finding home loans for poor credit is not for the faint of heart… or at least, maybe not something you ought to do without serious homework. If you are asking […]
October 1, 2018
Equity is the difference between your home’s value and the amount you still owe on the property. Equity can be an extremely powerful tool and also help provide you with […]
September 17, 2018
“A full home inspection… is the best defense against future liability for the seller and the most assured way a buyer can feel comfortable with the home purchase.” -Tory Graham […]
September 3, 2018
Buyers’ first impression is the only impression. Sellers: 4 Reasons to Stage Your Home Over 81% of buyers find it easier to visualize the property as their future home when […]
August 20, 2018
Home is not a place, it’s a feeling. What is an HOA? And what are the benefits? The homeowners association (HOA) are progressively common in neighborhoods throughout the nation and […]
August 10, 2018
A realtor is not a salesperson. They’re a matchmaker. They introduce people to homes until they fall in love with one. Top 4 Benefits of Working with a Real Estate […]
July 16, 2018
New home, new adventures, new memories. 5 Tips for The First-Time Home Seller It’s common to have a lot of questions and a sense of anxiety when it comes to […]
July 2, 2018
Happy Independence Day to our great nation. 4 Ways to Celebrate 4th of July in Las Vegas Las Vegas has been one of the great homes to celebrate 4th of […]
June 18, 2018
It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home. 5 Things to Look for in a Las Vegas Home It can be exciting searching for […]
June 4, 2018
“The journey is the destination.” Once the Las Vegas valley hits summertime, 120 degree weather isn’t really “fun in the sun.” Luckily for Las Vegas’ geographical location, we are only […]
May 16, 2018
“Nature a home a place to visit. It is home.” -Gary Snyder 4 Ways you Can Get in Touch With Nature in Las Vegas There’s more to the desert than […]
May 2, 2018
Check out these five apps to make house hunting a breeze! 5 apps to use for your home search Is it that time in your life to finally move into […]
April 18, 2018
The Las Vegas housing market remains one of the nation’s most dynamic, with overall sales volume up almost 6% from January of 2017. Buyers are continuing to flock to a […]
April 2, 2018
Las Vegas has become a great market for renters. An abundance of available single-family homes after the recession were snatched up a investors, both big and small. While many of […]
January 20, 2018
The Las Vegas Raiders got their guy. And wow, what an introduction they’re going to when the first kick-off echoes down The Las Vegas Strip. Earlier this month Las Vegas […]
January 16, 2018
Well, it’s officially winter in the mountains above Las Vegas. If you haven&x#39;t spent time in the Spring Mountains, which rise a little less than an hour outside of town, […]
January 10, 2018
The future of home ownership is coming to Las Vegas. Smart homes, or houses equipped with a network of related technologies, are showing up more often on prospective home buyers’ […]
January 7, 2018
Home prices continue to climb across the country, surging more than 6% in 2017 from 2016. Our own Las Vegas is one of the country’s most prominent in terms of […]
December 23, 2017
What a year it’s been. If we told you that in 2016 we’d be writing about our shift in franchise direction from being Las Vegas’ top independent brokerage to a […]
December 19, 2017
Every year, Las Vegas welcomes more of our neighbors from the West. California, stricken with tragic wildfires, the incessant risk of tectonic upheaval, and almost just as bad, the never-ending […]
December 15, 2017
Buying a house is a stressful, confusing process. But it doesn’t have to be. You see, agents are here to help. We’re your advisors, and often, we find ourselves being […]
December 12, 2017
No city in the country has experienced the influx of professional sports like ours has in the last couple of years. The latest announcement of a professional sports franchise finding […]
November 22, 2017
According to a report released this summer by online real estate tracker Zillow, only two markets in the country have experienced more upward growth in real estate value than Las […]
November 13, 2017
As expected, attention is being given to the commercial real estate that will soon be in the shadow of what will be the new stadium for the NFL’s Las Vegas […]
November 8, 2017
CENTURY 21 is the most recognized brand in real estate. And like the National Association of Realtors®, or NAR, itself, we’re always on the lookout for new ways to better […]
October 21, 2017
It will be hard for Las Vegas residents to forget the events of October 1 for a long time. For those that were there, for those that were injured, and […]
October 13, 2017
In only a couple of years Las Vegas has become a major sports city. We mean that both ways: A MAJOR SPORTS city and a MAJOR sports city. And it’s […]
October 11, 2017
There’s really not much you can say. No words make a person actually feel better. It helps them know you care, but they probably already know that. Time is really […]
September 26, 2017
If you’re considering buying a home soon and your tastes are rather specific, it might be a good idea to consider looking at newly built homes. Developers today are doing […]
September 20, 2017
Renting has become a popular way to live. Well, more common than it was a few years ago, anyway. After the recession, a prevailing sense of non-permanence took hold across […]
September 15, 2017
CENTURY 21 Gavish Real Estate agents are experts at helping people understand their real estate needs. However, we’re not psychics or Tarot card readers. We don’t have a card table […]
September 12, 2017
Poll just about anyone who wants to buy a house these days and the answer you’re likely to hear about why they’re still renting will have to do with two […]
August 17, 2017
Well, if it’s not going to give rise to a casino, new homes are always the next best option. In North Las Vegas (it’s own city, not north Las Vegas), […]
August 7, 2017
Sometimes, you just know. When our company, one of Las Vegas’s most recognized independent real estate firms, decided it was time to associate with a major national brand, we just […]
August 6, 2017
It never hurts to ask questions. They say the only dumb question is the one not asked. That couldn’t be any more true when applied to the world of real […]
July 26, 2017
In a recent survey of places best suited for first time home buyers conducted by Money.cnn.com, Las Vegas was named #4 on a list of 10 U.S. markets. The writers […]
July 21, 2017
Las Vegas continues to thrive in real estate which is why we’re seeing a peak of interested home sellers. But selling your property isn’t that easy. On top of the […]
July 19, 2017
The biggest barrier to buying a house is without question the down payment. This is why CENTURY 21 Gavish Real Estate holds seminars to help people understand why kind of […]
July 10, 2017
The news of a giant manufacturing facility being approved for construction in North Las Vegas elicited a collective sigh of relief from valley residents. New jobs outside of the gaming […]
July 10, 2017
You’ve either heard this or said this: “It’s a dry heat.” It’s a declaration that may be as well known to Las Vegas residents as “What Happens In Vegas … […]
June 28, 2017
Thanks To Trader Joes Trader Joe’s announced back in April that it’s location on S. Decatur will be closing, and re-opening in Centennial Center Blvd. What the folks who frequented […]
June 16, 2017
This week’s tip of the week goes out to the renters. Did you know that by owning a house you get to write off your interests? This means your whole […]
June 15, 2017
Some say when it comes to real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. Well, it’s also about jobs, jobs, jobs. Especially here in Las Vegas. New data has shown […]
June 10, 2017
Buyers in a tight market need to be prepared for surprises because when competition gets heated, sellers hold all the cards. Homes in Las Vegas are going up in price, […]
June 5, 2017
Housing trends come and go. Then come back again. This year’s design and construction trends have now been around long enough to be considered as such, and we’re seeing them […]
May 30, 2017
The real job description of your real estate agent is hard to find. Sure, you know that they help you find houses to tour. They open doors for you, talk […]
May 15, 2017
Jobs and real estate. Two great tastes that … Well, you know how it ends. The Las Vegas housing market continues to regain its foothold and is in fact, healthier […]
May 9, 2017
Published recently on RISMedia, one of the industry’s most recognized authorities on real estate news and information. The column covered his stance on how communicating with younger buyers today can […]
May 5, 2017
Las Vegas rental prices are moving up. That must mean it’s time to buy. Well, not really, but it sure does give people a good reason to consider getting into […]
April 20, 2017
Mortgages are often the most confusing aspect of buying your first home. First, it’s a lot of paperwork, even in spite of laws designed to make them more easy to […]
April 12, 2017
Las Vegas has a wide array of homes for rent. Many of them are modern and well-maintained; and, they’re in attractive, gated communities with parks and nearby retail amenities. […]
April 2, 2017
There is an increasing trend of fewer homes for sale in Las Vegas. In fact, it’s happening everywhere. What we’re experiencing is the market’s reaction to two issues: Builders focusing […]
March 27, 2017
And here they come. The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to be made official today! While nothing is ever 100% in the world of NFL relocation all signs point to […]
March 22, 2017
Finding a Las Vegas real estate agent when you don’t have an existing relationship can be frustrating. From radio ads to tweets to billboards, the marketing pitches are endless. Unfortunately, […]
March 19, 2017
As much as we market ourselves as your trusted real estate partner, the decisions about your property are made by you. The price, the terms, the time, even the buyers. […]
March 10, 2017
The average credit scores of Las Vegas Residents is roughly around 640. That’s not exactly wonderful, but it’s not entirely something to be upset about. Credit score strength is often […]
March 10, 2017
Reports from the Greater Las Vegas Realtor’s Association indicates that the market remains mostly healthy. It’s somewhat of a surprise that the volume of sales went up for February, considering […]
March 10, 2017
For First Home Buyers, Myths Persist The average down payment for a home is only 11 percent. However, the prevailing sentiment among most non-owners is that a family needs 20 […]
February 20, 2017
For a number of years, we championed our independence in the Las Vegas real estate market. Gavish Real Estate became the largest and most recognized independent brand because we cared […]
February 20, 2017
There have some changes to the way houses are bought in the last year. Those changes came in the form of a resolution put in place to help home buyers […]
February 3, 2017
The lure of revived Downtown Las Vegas has been wafting through the valley for almost a decade. Depending on who you ask, Downtown Las Vegas is a great place to […]
February 1, 2017
Buying a house in Las Vegas for the first time can be an intimidating experience. Where should we buy? Should we consider a new school or keep our children where […]
January 30, 2017
What’s coming to Las Vegas homes in the near future? According to the jointly-held 2017 International Builders’ Show and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, new homes in Las Vegas […]
January 25, 2017
Some people still have a hard time believing there’s a ski and snowboard destination in Las Vegas. And it’s a pretty good one, too. Rebranded this year to Lee Canyon, […]
January 23, 2017
Las Vegas isn’t on the most recent list of USA Today’s 25 Most Affordable Cities. And we’re just fine with that. We all want to pay less for something. Heck, […]
January 18, 2017
The market for homes for sale in Las Vegas continues to remain stable, according to recent stats. The median price of a non-distressed home in November of 2016 was $195,000. […]
December 27, 2016
Las Vegas has proven to once again be a healthy real estate market. The doom and gloom has passed, and we've become a market that offers exceptional value for the dream of home ownership
December 22, 2016
2016 has been quite a year... Recently we announced a new partnership with the Century 21 company, the world's most recognized brand in real estate*
December 13, 2016
Moving to a new home can be overwhelming especially when you have to think about contracts, deposits, utilities, and leasing with your landlord. Among the other important tasks that people […]
December 13, 2016
For those who are trying to purchase a home for the first time, coming up with a down payment can be difficult. Fortunately, assistance programs are available for those who […]