Tuscany - Las Vegas Guard Gated Golf Course Community

Tuscany is located in Henderson Nevada. It is a guard gated, golf course community. Resale and new homes are available. Golf course frontage lots are also available. It has a very nice community center which features a gorgeous pool area, fitness center, basketball, tennis, playground, and much more. Here are some pictures of the community (click on any picture for a larger view):

Community Center - open to all Tuscany residents.


The pool area features a fantastic resort styled pool and a lap pool as well. It offers something for everyone.




Golf course frontage lots are available.



This Las Vegas golf course community offers wide open spaces and nice views:



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Las Vegas Foreclosures

If you are looking for Las Vegas foreclosures, here is a link to some I have recently previewed or shown:

Las Vegas Foreclosures
(There are five pages - use the blue arrows at the bottom of the screen to scroll through the listings.)

If you want more information about any of these properties (such as condition, additional property details, etc.) please send me the property number or address. Unfortunately, the pictures shown are the only pictures available of the property.

Keep watch, I will be posting links on a regular basis of Las Vegas foreclosures.

If you want to search the Las Vegas MLS click here.

Cindy

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Las Vegas Condos - Sunset Cliffs - SW

Sunset Cliffs, a Las Vegas condo complex, is located in the SW part of the Las Vegas Valley.

Location:
This Las Vegas condo complex is conveniently located a few minutes away from the 215 Beltway, down the street from St. Rose Dominican Hospital, and only 30 mins. from The Strip and McCarren Airport.

Amenities:
Sunset Cliffs offers residents a gated entry, clubhouse, billiard room, fitness room, tanning booth, kitchen/bar area, lounge area, and two swimming pools/spas.

Each unit has a washer/dryer; low E windows; fireplace; and 10' ceilings (downstairs) and vaulted ceilings for upstairs units.

Pricing:
Two and three bedroom units (1123 sq. ft. - 1236 sq. ft.) are available with pricing starting in the high 100's. Some units come with detached garages.

If you would like to receive an e-mailed list of available Las Vegas condos in the SW area click here.

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What is unique about this complex is it offers a few one story units. You get the feel of a single family home without the maintenance burdens.


The clubhouse is at the entrance of the community. It offers a lounge area, billiard room, fitness center, bar/kitchen area, conference area, and a tanning booth.


The complex has green space with tables and BBQ areas available.

The complex itself is nicely laid out. There is a sense of space and plenty of parking available.



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Las Vegas Schools Need Your Help

If you are looking for a great way to help out our local schools take a look at DonorsChoose.org. This organization allows teachers to post projects that need funding. Projects cover all areas including literacy, art and music, physical education, math and science, and much more.

You can also buy gift certificates which allow the recipient to pick their own project to support.

Many Las Vegas area schools have projects that need funding. Take a second and browse to find one that sparks your interest.

If you are not in Las Vegas, don't worry. Schools across the United States have posted projects in need of funding.

Solve your Real Estate Worries with Four Questions

Are you worried about the current real estate market? Do you feel stuck in your home? You are not alone. Everyday I meet people who want to take advantage of the current market and purchase a bigger home. However, they need to sell their current home in order to afford the new home. Catch-22.

Will they be able to sell? Will they have enough money to purchase the new home? Should they wait and see if the market stabilizes? I wish I had a crystal ball. I don't. Honestly, no one knows what will happen to the Las Vegas real estate market (or any other real estate market). There are different opinions and everyone thinks they are correct. So, how can you make a decision when everything seems so up in the air?

Here are four questions you can ask yourself to help make your real estate decision:

What is it about this house or my situation that makes it not a fit for me right now?

Is it too small? Is it too big? Is the maintenance beginning to be too much of a burden? Is it the commute? List everything.


What are all the possible solutions to the problem?

Maybe you can add on to the home. Maybe you need some outside help. Maybe you need to organize and get rid of clutter. Maybe you need to look at rooms that are not being fully utilized and see if these can be converted to usable space. Of course, moving is also a solution on the list. List out all possible solutions. These don't have to be solutions that you will necessarily take. You are brainstorming possible solutions to see if any fit your situation.


Will any of these solutions work?

Next to each solution write out the pros, cons, and costs. This may take some research on your part. Solicit bids for possible remodeling jobs. Look up your homeowners association rules to see if an addition would be allowed. Get a comparative analysis of your home to see how much it could sell for and to see the average days on market. Also, look at the costs of selling the home.

Another thing to consider is whether your solution is a short term or long term solution.

What if .... ?

Ask yourself, what if ....? What if the market goes down further and I can't sell my home for what I think. What if the market goes up and the new home I want to buy will cost much more? What if I am transfered? What if I lose my job? What if I get sick? Don't just make a list. Make a list and write out how you would handle and feel about each situation.

Some people don't like to look at the what ifs of any situation. They feel this is negative thinking. However, I feel this type of thinking is very empowering. It reveals your strengths and weaknesses. It gives you an idea of those things you need to work on in your life.

Don't be pummeled back and forth by the current real estate news. Make your decision with a solid foundation of facts and a little bit of imagination. You may not be able to predict the future but you can certainly work your way through different scenarios and possibilities and know whether you would be able to handle these or not. Outside events do not take away your ability to make decisions.

Las Vegas Home Buyer - Avoid Errors in the Buying Process

Avoid making an error when you buy your Las Vegas home by being informed about the home buying process. You are the person paying the mortgage, ultimately every decision will be up to you. Create a plan before you start looking at homes. Here are some tips on making the most of your home purchase.

Research the Market

You are ready to make an offer on your dream home. Now what? Do you offer list? Do you start really low? Is the list price even realistic? Now is the time to research the market. Your real estate agent should provide you all the factual market information you need prior to any offer being made on the home. The information provided should include neighborhood sales, neighborhood availability, overall market conditions, and the condition of the home and neighborhood. In addition, your agent will sit with you and identify other factors that could affect your offer price such as, how much you love the home or that great park that is just around the corner from the house. There are tangible and intangible factors involved in making your first offer. Knowledge allows you to make an intelligent decision on the offer you will make for your home.

Know What You Want

Before hopping into your real estate agent's car make a needs list. What do you need in your next home? Single story or two? Big kitchen or small? Is a short commute time important? Is there a specific school you want to be near? How far are you willing to drive to the grocery store? Write down everything that comes to mind. Don't forget to share this list with your agent. Often buyers feel they will come off as too difficult or picky if they have a long list of needs. That is not true. Pinpoint and share exactly what is a must in your next home. This will allow your agent to show you homes that will match your needs.

Unexpected Repairs

Nothing frustrates a buyer more than moving into their home and finding out that the water heater doesn't work. Avoid unpleasant repair surprises by hiring a professional home inspector. You should also be present for the inspection. This is a great time to get ideas from the inspector of future potential problems or helpful suggestions to increase energy efficiency. In addition, a contingency can be written into your contract that protects you should a major repair be needed to the home. This will allow you to bow out of the deal without losing your earnest money deposit.

Get the Loan

Often buyers will set their price range based upon an online calculator. While these calculators can give you a good idea of loan amounts, it is best to get to a lender and get a pre-approval. A pre-approved buyer has more power when making an offer. In addition, you can confidently shop for your home knowing that your are looking at homes within your budget.

Know the Costs

Buying a home takes money. Some of this money will be needed prior to closing - earnest money, inspection costs, appraisal fees. Other amounts will be needed at the closing table - lender fees, downpayment, interest fees, homeowner's assocation fees, taxes, insurance.

Make Sure It is all in Writing

If it is not in writing then it doesn't exist. If the seller says they will remove that eyesore shed from the backyard prior to you moving in make sure it is written somewhere and signed off by the seller. No paperwork means too bad for you. Don't rush to sign the documents - read them.

Nationwide 554 Households (out of 555) Didn't File for Foreclosure

The latest foreclosure filings data is out. Nationwide for every 555 households there was only one household filing for foreclosure. Nevada is number one in foreclosure filings for the tenth month in a row. In Nevada for every 154 households there was only one household filing for foreclosure.

By the way, foreclosure filings include default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions.

You can read the entire story here.