Home mortgages yield a multitude of options to select from and choosing the best one is entirely a matter of personal preference and financial standing. Coldwell Banker Premier Realty (CBPR) discussed the subject of mortgage as a matter of personal fit with Wells Fargo’s Home Mortgage specialists. The two main forms of home mortgage are fixed-rate and adjustable-rate.             The two differ in that fixed-rate has precisely what it sounds like- a ... read more

At Coldwell Banker Premier Realty (CBPR), we are often asked questions like, “Why is title insurance so important? What does title insurance protect me from?” And, “How does title insurance work?”  Title insurance becomes involved in the transaction at the point of escrow--the period of time where all the funds and documents that are related to the transfer of the property are verified. Escrow is an integral part of the transaction for both buyer and seller, as it protects each party... read more

LAS VEGAS VALLEY HIGH-RISES LAS VEGAS HIGH RISE - Condominium Market While we see each high-rise project as a market unto itself, for brevity, we occasionally refer to the “market” for high-rises. The high-rise market is registering fairly flat sales rates, however pricing continues to ratchet higher in a majority of buildings. There are some notable performers. In the past couple of years, Downtown has had rather tight supply, with limited resale activity in Newport Lofts and Soho Lofts, both of w... read more

MARKET STATS So far 2015 is looking a lot like 2014 in terms of closings. Both single family homes and condominiums are very close to 2014 levels between January and May. However, the type of buyer has been shifting with prices ratcheting higher during the past year. Investors now make up a relevant but declining share of closings and the higher prices have likely tempered some first-time buyer interest although low interes... read more

SUMMER - 2015Late spring and early summer is a great time to have a rental on the market. Many job related moves occur during this time of year and often families are looking to be settled before a new school year begins in the fall. As a result, marketing times are often shortest during this period and landlords tend to have the most influence in getting top rents. If you are contemplating putting a rental on the market in 2015, we would advise trying to make it rent ready by Septembe... read more