Home prices in 20 US cities kept climbing in January

A very good article from the Las Vegas Review Journal

https://shar.es/1YEjfA

Locally our market is seeing a steady growth in prices.  Let me show you what your home is worth

INTEREST RATES ADJUST

CHAIRMEN YELLIN'S TALK HAD AN AFFECT ON RATES.

As  usual, whenever the Chair of the FED speaks, the mortgage rates listen.  To quote from Inman News

"Today, Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen held a press conference, indicating that the Fed would proceed “cautiously” regarding interest rates.

These aren’t mortgage interest rates, but the overnight cost of money. However, what happens to the Fed’s interest rate has repercussions for housing."

Translation - mortgage rates went down today.  The Inman article has more to say. You can check it out here. ( you do have to be a member)

http://www.inman.com/2016/03/29/2-housing-economy-babies-thrown-bathwater/?utm_source=20160329&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailyheadlinespm

While the article in the link above does focus on the liquidy for banks and servicers, the overall effect was to have the mortgage rates take a dip.  The bottom line is that now is a good time to buy or sell.  Call me I can help

CUTTING THE CORD PART 2

ANTENNA VERSES CABLE OR STREAMING

A few days ago I had an antenna installed on my house.  I am now able to view TV for free!  This does come with some limitations.  However, I can tell you that the picture quality is outstanding. The limitations are that you "only"  have 50 channels - for free.  Yes, you do have to buy the antenna and you need to install it.  I had a local company that specializes in that - Mr. Antenna- do mine.  But overall, I am impressed.  

I  also have a ROKU 3  and subscriptions to HULU and Sling TV.  That allows me to see a ton of shows including CNN live watch current series the next day.  The one channel I cannot get that I really like is MSNBC.  So there will be trade-offs.

THE COSTS

My Cable bill for TV is over $120 a month. Like many people I have no choice as to what channels I get - they are all "IN THE BUNDLE!"  If I eliminate Direct TV and go with the antenna the ROKU 3 with all of its channels and my two subscriptions, the total monthly cost is $24.  So roughly I will save about $100 a month.  The antenna and installation was $264.  After three months I break even and I do not have to pay for all those channels I do not want.  

Is it right for you?  That is something you have to decide.  If you have questions, post them below and I will try to answer them.  But now I want to see which one of the many movies and shows that I can get for free will be on my viewing tonight!!   

After years of wild swings, Las Vegas home prices settle into a groove

A Great Article in the Las Vegas Sun





After years of wild swings, Las Vegas home prices settle into a groove: Las Vegas home prices went through a wild roller-coaster ride the past decade or so, but the ride seems almost boring today. For the first time ...

LAS VEGAS HOME PRICES UP

GOOD NEWS!

A recent article in INMAN News showed house prices across the country rose over the last year.  Las Vegas shows an increase of 11% from January of 2015 to January of 2016. While parts of the Las Vegas Valley increased, some may have been relatively flat. But overall, this report is welcome news to many homeowners.  The report also showed that we are not experiencing the same type of increase as we did in the run-up to the housing crisis. 

So what is your home worth? Is it time to refinance or think about selling?  I can help you find out.  Just email me or give me a call.

CUTTING THE CORDS PART 2

STREAMING DEVICES AND SERVICES

Moving ahead with my plans to Cut the Cord, I recently purchased a ROKU 3 device.  It allows me to stream many different services over the internet to my TV.  Here is a link to thier page so you can check out the features.

https://www.roku.com/products/roku-3

This may or may not work for you, bu it the most recommended device for streaming.  I have found the available options to be almost overwhelming. There is a LOT of free channels, and several pay channels.  You almost always have an option for a free trial.  

Next week I will have the HD antenna installed.  I will let you know what happens!!

NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO LIST YOUR HOUSE

THE WEATHER IS GREAT! BUYERS ARE LOOKING!!

Now is a great time to list your house. As the weather gets warmer, buyers are looking for homes. They want to find a home before vacations and to get settled before the next school year.  But what is your home worth?  Here is a link to my page that will give an estimate of your home's worth. Of course, the best way is to let me come out and do an onsite CMA based on your home, the improvements you have made and show you how to maximize your home's value, 

Just click on this link

http://realestatevalues.vegas/  

By the way, loan rates are still very low.  So that helps the buyer and you as a seller.  Let me show you how to get the most out of your home.

NO MATTER WHAT YOUR HOUSE LOOKS LIKE, I CAN HELP YOU GET THE MOST 

OUT OF IT!!

I WILL EARN YOUR BUSINESS!!