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Stacy Sheeley

5 Front Door Colors to Give Your Home Serious Curb Appeal

Want to give the exterior of your home a facelift without spending big bucks?  Painting your front door is a cheap and easy fix that can make a huge difference.  However, choosing the color that works best for your house can be tough.  Certain tones convey sophistication, others create a welcoming and homey vibe, and some are bold design statements.  With the right color, you can communicate the kind of home you keep to visitors before they even turn the knob. Here are five front door paint colors that will make your home stand out.  Make sure to check with

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Stacy Sheeley

Las Vegas Market Report – September 2023

Median Home Price $450,000 -3.2% from July 2022 Homes Sold 2,041 -1.2% from July 2022 Homes Without Offers 3,524 -51.9% from July 2022 Homes Sold Within 30 Days 68.7% -14.9% from July 2022 A report released by Las Vegas REALTORS® (LVR) shows local home prices bouncing around, higher than the previous month, but lower than last year. These statistics reflect a persistently tight housing supply, along with recently rising mortgage interest rates. Even with mortgage interest rates being higher than they were a year or two ago and leading to fewer homes being sold, the local housing market seems pretty

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Stacy Sheeley

Las Vegas Market Report – May 2023

In May, local home prices increased from the previous month, though they are still well below their all time peak set one year earlier. Prices have now increased for a couple of months in a row heading into what is usually our strongest selling season. It seems safe to say that we’re bouncing back from the bottom of this recent downturn. Buyers seem to have more confidence regarding where interest rates are sitting which is great news for anyone looking to sell their home.   Median Home Price $442,120 -8.3% from May 2022 Homes Sold 2,316 -20.3% from May 2022

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Stacy Sheeley

The Summerlin Lifestyle

Discover the Benefits of Living in Summerlin As a real estate agent and resident of Summerlin since 2002, I have seen the tremendous growth. This vibrant community is the most sought-after neighborhood in the Las Vegas Valley.  Here are some of the benefits of living in Summerlin. Prime Location Summerlin, a master-planned community located in the western part of Las Vegas.  It is conveniently located near the 215 Beltway, making it easy to access other parts of the valley.  Plus, it’s just a short drive from the famous Las Vegas Strip. Vibrant Lifestyle Summerlin offers a unique lifestyle that combines

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Stacy Sheeley

What happened in the Las Vegas real estate market in February 2023?

The local Las Vegas housing market is much more balanced now than it has been in recent years.  Instead of sellers having full advantage, buyers are now in a better position, since prices have stabilized and we have more homes on the market. We’ve seen two straight months of stable home prices.  It was encouraging to see sales increase from January to February, while new listings continue to decline. Even with mortgage interest rates reaching 7% recently, this shows a strong underlying interest in owning a home here in Las Vegas. Median Home Price $424,995 -5.6% from February 2022 Homes Sold

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Stacy Sheeley

Affordable Loan Programs & Down Payment Assistance

Its no surprise that mortgage lenders are getting creative with financing in order to help bring some affordable loan programs to the table.  Various lenders and government backed loan programs are offering help with down payments and closing cost.  We are here to help you navigate getting the right loan for you.  Here are some the new programs and current rates to help you attain your homeownership dreams! NADA: NADA is a FHA loan program with 100% down.  Usually FHA financing requires 3.5% down payment but this program has a little bit higher interest rate but does give you the

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Stacy Sheeley

Is it still a good time to sell your home?

The short answer is “yes.”  Overall, home prices are still up 2% over the same time last year.  They are expected to go back to pre-pandemic levels which are still historically high.  There is Buyer demand – especially for highly desirable homes and in all price ranges. November Market Report Local home prices are starting to look more like they did a year ago.  But we’re certainly in a different place than we were last year, when prices were soaring and setting records.  Of course, as we said at the time, those conditions were unsustainable.  Las Vegas Realtors reported that

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Stacy Sheeley

2023 Goal: Buying a home?

Set your goals: Whether you’re starting to look or just toying with the idea of buying next year, you’ll need to prepare before getting serious. Tackle these 10 steps now so you’re ready when the time comes. For the first time in years, home buyers are shopping with more time and bargaining power, and even price cuts in some areas — meaning you may be facing less competition on that home you’ve been eyeing. If that’s inspiring you to make your home buying goal a reality, it’s time to get prepared.  Having your finances in order and a robust home buying team

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Stacy Sheeley

All About Summerlin in Las Vegas Nevada

Welcome to Summerlin! The master-planned community set on the western rim of Las Vegas, Nevada with the Red Rock Canyon National Conservatory as its backyard.  Live, work, play here, as Summerlin has it all.  From shopping, education, worship, activities, country clubs, hotels, casinos, office buildings and homes of every shape and style imaginable. Summerlin makes up the most western suburb of Las Vegas and at its completion will encompass 6 miles in length by 5 miles in width covering 22,500 acres. It currently makes up 18 villages plus four “Active Adult” communities and Red Rock Country Club totaling more than

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Stacy Sheeley

Discover What Las Vegas Has to Offer

The 10 Things You Should Know About Las Vegas Set on the edge of the Spring Mountain range and part of the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas is best known for The Strip – oh but its so much more!   Las Vegas has a very colorful past, read on to learn about our sparkling city. The Name -Las Vegas was given to the city in 1821 by Rafael Rivera, a member of the Antonio Armijo trading party that was traveling to Los Angeles, and stopped for water there on the Old Spanish Trail from New Mexico. At that time, several parts

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