04/29/2009

This Chardonnay Town Home for sale at 241 S Grapevine in Mesquite NV is already approved by the bank for a short sale at this low price of $115,000.  Must be a quick sale - approved to close by May 15. Townhome for sale in Mesquite NV UPDATE : This home has been sold - call me for info about more Mesquite NV townhomes for sale. 1419 Sq Ft - Built in 2005 3 bedroom/ 2 bath Open Kitchen with breakfast bar Great Room Large Master Bedroom with walk in closet Master Bath with walk in shower Inside Laundry Room 2 Car attached garage Low HOA fee of $75 per month covers front yard landscaping Back Covered Patio with ceiling fan Privacy block wall with views of the mountain tops Short Sale     Chardonnay townhome in Mesquite NV is already approved by the bank for a short sale. 04/27/2009

Mesquite Nevada has several 55 plus communities - Highland Fairways was the first 55 plus age restricted subdivision in Mesquite - a small gated golf course community on the north side of Mesquite.  Highland Fairways is a very well kept and quiet gated community with very well constructed homes.  The landscaping is mature with lots of green lawns, trees and flowering bushes - all maintained by the HOA.  This is a good place for a second home - if you are age qualified for the 55 plus age restriction, and a good place to look if you are thinking of buying a home for retirement. SORRY!  This home in Highland Fairways SOLD for about $200K - there are more for sale in this price range, call me for a list. Take a look at the show to get an idea of a Mesquite NV home for sale in a 55 plus com... 04/26/2009

04/22/2009

Most Mesquite NV homes for sale were built long after 1978 when the risk of asbestos hazards and lead in paint were a consideration.  The huge growth in Mesquite started in the 1990's and has continued with new home subdivisions - single family homes, townhomes and condos.  These homes are not likely to have been built with any materials containing asbestos or lead paint. But we do have many people from other areas who are relocating to Mesquite or buying a second home who possibly own older homes built prior to 1978 or remodeled with older or used materials.  If you are planning on selling that older home, the risks of asbestos or lead paint may be a concern to you. As a new homeowner or potential seller, it is not likely that you are acquainted with the inner materials of a home. Howe... 04/19/2009

New trends give a clear view of where the market is going. Mesquite Nevada MLS recorded a total of 65 residential closings during the first quarter, 22 of these were bank owned or short sales 33.8%.  207 residential listings were submitted and 247 went out of the system as failed listings.  We closed a total of 41 single family homes and 13 of those were bank owned or short, the 13 distressed home sales averaged $111 per square foot. Of the 41 closed single family homes was 24 existing or resales at $122 per foot, 17 new homes at $162 per foot.  There are already 20 resale home listings available at Sun City Mesquite.  The Mesquite MLS only recorded a total of 7 closings during the first quarter at the new Pulte Del Webb project, that includes new and resale homes, those 7 sales average... 04/16/2009

Sun City Mesquite is an active adult golf course community for 50 - 55 plus residents in Mesquite Nevada.  HOA fees of $120 per month include use of all Recreation features of this popular age restricted subdivision.  Pulte Del Webb has created many beautiful walking trails and parks for the use of Sun City Mesquite residents and their guests. These walking trails and parks are situated throughout Sun City Mesquite, with views of the desert, mountains and mesas.  Sun City active residents can use the paths for walking through the subdivision to Sun City Mesquite Pioneer Recreation Center.  Many residents have a golf cart that they use to go the the recreation area, putting greens, tennis courts or other amenities that come with their home. Sun City Mesquite is pet friendly, too!  Dogs n... 04/12/2009

Sun City Mesquite Home For Sale on a premium view lot in Pulte Del Webb's Active Adult Community for 55 plus residents.  Enjoy the Views of the Southern Mountains, Flat Top Mesa and the soon to be completed Conestoga Golf Course from your covered back patio - and from the large windows across the back of this lovely Willow Plan in Sun City Mesquite Split Rail Subdivision. 2409 sq feet - purchased for a second home in Mesquite - and never used 3 bedroom - 2.5 bath glass doors open to separate office private front gated courtyard 3 cm granite kitchen counter tops 18" tile laid diagonally throughout all of the living areas upgraded cherry paprika raised panel cabinets granite bar opens to great room chef's island with granite top built in cherry hutch with extra storage kitchen pantry brea... 04/03/2009

Mesquite NV Foreclosure and Short Sale Prevention - New Making Home Affordable loan modification and refinancing program will offer assistance to as many as 7 to 9 million homeowners who are making a good faith effort to make their mortgage payments. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has launched a new website for consumers seeking information about the Obama Administration's Making Home Affordable loan modification and refinancing program. Distressed home owners who are under pressure of possible foreclosure or short sale may find some help at this government website. This Home Loan Modification or Refinancing program may help Mesquite Nv homeowners avoid foreclosures or short sales. MakingHomeAffordable.gov offers features in... 03/20/2009

Mesquite Nevada First Time Home Buyers who are eligible for the First Time Home Buyer 8000 Tax Credit but have already filed taxes can file an amended return to receive this credit:   The $8000 tax credit is for first time home buyers only on any type of property Does not have to be repaid Equal to 10 per cent of the home's purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000 Available for homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 First Time Home Buyers who already filed their taxes but are eligible for the tax credit can file an amended return to receive this tax credit.   For Details about the 8000 first time buyer tax credit visit www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com IRS First Tim... 03/19/2009

03/11/2009

Today in the Mesquite Nevada real estate foreclosure and short sale market, one in every eight active residential listings is either a foreclosure or a short sale. There are 387 active residential listings and 52 are listed as short sale or bank owned foreclosure. On the pending side we are seeing a trend developing in Mesquite Nevada foreclosures, out of the 31 currently in pending or "under contract" status, 10 are shown as bank owned foreclosure or short sales, one out of three. Month to date 8 out of 19 pending residential units in the Mesquite Nevada MLS are listed as short sale or bank owned foreclosure, nearly half. Mesquite Nevada is primarily a retirement golf community.  There are seven golf courses and number eight is under construction, a number of casinos, no state income t... 02/19/2009

Mesquite Nevada Real Estate Agent - ERA Brokers Consolidated has moved from our office on Mesquite Blvd to our new location at 550 W Pioneer Blvd Suite 100.  We are now in the new Town and Country Plaza on just east of the Grapevine overpass. Our new real estate office is 2200 square feet, and with the increased traffic at our very visible location on Pioneer Blvd, we are planning to add an additional 1000 sq ft to accommodate a commercial and property management division. ERA Brokers Consolidated has 12 active full time real estate agents and we are open every day.  Stop in and visit our new office and pick up Real Estate magazines, local newspapers, Mesquite maps or our daily foreclosure property for sale list. If you would like a MLS list of Mesquite NV short sale and foreclosure pro... 02/07/2009

Mesquite Nevada Homes for Sale - Copper Bluffs is a small gated golf course community in Mesquite NV with less than 150 homes - some on the golf course.  This home for sale at 435 Turquoise Circle in Mesquite NV has some lovely views of the southern mountains and some breathtaking sunset views of the Mesa to the west of Mesquite. Copper Bluffs Gated Golf Course Community is located on the north side of Mesquite Nevada above the Oasis Golf Club and is surrounded by the golf course and the Mesquite bluffs. Homes currently for sale in Copper Bluffs Mesquite NV range from $189.900 for a 2 bedroom/2bath home with 1088 square feet to $444,950 for a 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home with 2148 square feet.  All homes in Copper Bluffs have 2 car garages, mostly small fenced yards, many with views of the g... 02/05/2009

For those who like to point to the Las Vegas market with "We hear sales are up", the median resale single family home in Las Vegas sold for $162,999 or $96 per foot in December, according to Home Builders Research, Inc.  This number makes the 15 resale homes closed during the entire fourth quarter in Mesquite look pretty good at an average price of $248,027 or $143 per square foot. Unfortunately, this price is over 25 time's fair market rent and over five times Mesquite median annual income, not good signs.  Realistically, the Vegas number is most likely a glimpse into the 2009 Mesquite Market numbers. The storm of foreclosures is on Mesquite's horizon and moving in fast.  Mesquite MLS shows 25 new homes closed during this past quarter with an average price of $293,151 or $158 per squar... 01/29/2009

If you are in Mesquite NV and get that undeniable craving for Chinese Food - the Canton Chinese Restaurant on Sandhill is a popular place for locals.  Whether you want to sit down and order one of your favorite Chinese dishes and enjoy being waited on by Cindy and her staff, or help yourself to the buffet, you are going to love it!The Chinese buffet is always freshly cooked and full of different dishes from shrimp to pork with plenty of fresh vegetables - their hot and sour soup is my husband's favorite to begin his meal.If I am working late or just too lazy to cook, I sometimes stop on my way home and get a couple of buffet dinners to go.That is probably my husband's favorite home cooked meal  -:) Another plus with take out is that it is nice to be able to make a complete pig of myself... 01/15/2009

The foundation set in place in the Mesquite Nevada real estate market is clear and solid for the growth and future demand. The features of the Mesquite lifestyle including the quality of living, weather, golf, gaming, taxes, the great outdoors and access to it, all rank high on the list of "must haves" for the retiring baby boomer generation.  This segment of the population is looking hard right now for balance and perspective between future lifestyle and budget, debt, future income and health care. They are re-evaluating each part of their lives and budgets to determine what is really important and what is not. For many it is a real soul-searching process. The perception changes taking place will drive the product development of the future.  Mesquite's challenge will be to offer a prod... 01/12/2009

Rivers Bend subdivision of single family one and two story homes in Mesquite Nevada has changed the whole look of the entrance with a new rock sign, new landscaping and trees and it really looks good.Now called Joshua Ridge, this small subdivision in Mesquite NV is located close to parks, schools, shopping and both the Coyote Willows and Casablanca Golf Courses.This Mesquite community of single family homes with 1 and 2 car garages, fenced yards and patios has a community pool for Rivers Bend - Joshua Ridge residents only.The community pool is adjacent to the large park which has many trees for shading the picnic areas.Homeowners Association Fees are only $65 per month and include front yard maintenance, lawn care and takes care of all upkeep on the pool and park areas.  There is also a... 01/11/2009

As a Mesquite NV real estate agent, I am always looking for new ways to bring attention to my listings in Mesquite NV.  Instead of using a listing address url rider on my For Sale sign, I wanted to try something different.  At first I ordered listing sign riders from my regular company that just said 'Google This!''Google This!'  Hmm... It sounded a little too Paul Slaybaugh-ish from someone of my age stature.  So I called back and changed it to 'Google This Address.'  Ahh...pure genius!Anyone who drives by any of my properties for sale will get the idea to google the address and get to see all of the ads and blogs from all of the sites that I have it on - not just one website for the property.  After all, this is what I tell my sellers to do if they want to see what all I have been doi... 12/28/2008

It has been a wonderful Christmas week for me here in Mesquite - My youngest surprised me by showing up last Saturdaywith her new husband to spend the whole week with us.  This is the Gingerbread House that she made for us that I want to share with of all you.  Merry Christmas to all! 12/25/2008