September 18th, 2020 By Chase Hansen - Cherry Creek Mortgage
The Federal Funds Rate remains unchanged at 0 to .25%
While the Fed's interest rate decision does not directly impact mortgage rates, today's rates are historically low. Home buyers and home owners can take advantage of these low rates by:
- Buying a new home
- Refinancing to get a lower rate or eliminate mortgage insurance
- Financing home renovations
- Consolidating debt*
- Funding major expenses such as education costs
September 9th, 2020 By Goody
Single Family Residence Mesquite August permits close to 2019 numbers
The City of Mesquite Building Department issued 21 single family permits vs 23 last year. Pulte Homes of Nevada/Sun City Mesquitewas issued eight permits in August. LHSC, Inc. was issued six permits. Nevada Residential Construction (NRC) took out three permits. Jackson Contracting, Catamount Development, Maves Construction, Inc, and a private builder each took out one permit for new single-family homes.
September 9th, 2020 By Goody
Las Vegas home prices set record amid pandemic
The median sale price of an existing home in Southern Nevada hit $335,000 in August, a new record, according to the Las Vegas Realtors trade organization. The previous record was $330,000, which was set in July. The rising prices have come despite the coronavirus pandemic, which has battered the economy and sent unemployment skyrocketing. The median price for an existing home last month was up 10% from August 2019, according to the monthly Las Vegas Realtors report. Townhomes and condos sold for a median price of $185,000 last month, a 5% increase from August 2019. Blanchard said the number of homes for sale remains well below the six-month supply generally considered to represent a balanced market.
September 3rd, 2020 By Goody
Mesquite July Building permit Update
The City of Mesquite issued 37 permits for new single family homes in July vs 34 permits issued in July 2019. The leading builder was Pulte Homes Sun City which received 15 permits. Nevada Residential Construction (NRC) received 9 permits for new single family homes. NRC builds homes in The Reserve, Boulder Heights, Cambria and The Hilltop Town Homes. LHSC, was issued 6 permits and Andrus Development was issued four permits. View Point Contractors LLC, was issued 2 permits and Jackson Contracting one permit.
August 7th, 2020 By Goody
Robert Goody Good Earns NAR Designation in Seniors Real Estate
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August 7, 2020
RE/MAX Ridge Realty
450 Hillside Dr #A
Mesquite, Nevada 89027
Robert Goody Good Earns NAR Designation in Seniors Real Estate
Mesquite, Nevada - Robert “Goody” Good with RE/MAX Ridge Realty has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors®.
Goody joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES® designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older.
“Working with seniors to meet their housing needs requires an expert understanding of their lifestyle and financial needs, and the SRES® designation means that a Realtor® has that understanding,” said Goody. “Whether they are buying, selling relocating or refinancing, seniors can be confident that a Realtor® designated SRES® will be able to help them every step of the way.”
SRES® Council, founded in 2007, is the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing senior clients in real estate transactions. There are more than 15,000 active members of the organization world-wide.
The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
Goody has been a licensed REALTOR since 2004. RE/MAX Hall of Fame award recipient.
August 7, 2020
RE/MAX Ridge Realty
450 Hillside Dr #A
Mesquite, Nevada 89027
Robert Goody Good Earns NAR Designation in Seniors Real Estate
Mesquite, Nevada - Robert “Goody” Good with RE/MAX Ridge Realty has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors®.
Goody joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES® designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older.
“Working with seniors to meet their housing needs requires an expert understanding of their lifestyle and financial needs, and the SRES® designation means that a Realtor® has that understanding,” said Goody. “Whether they are buying, selling relocating or refinancing, seniors can be confident that a Realtor® designated SRES® will be able to help them every step of the way.”
SRES® Council, founded in 2007, is the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing senior clients in real estate transactions. There are more than 15,000 active members of the organization world-wide.
The National Association of Realtors®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
Goody has been a licensed REALTOR since 2004. RE/MAX Hall of Fame award recipient.
July 30th, 2020 By Chase Hansen - Cherry Creek Mortgage
Federal Funds Rate remains unchanged
The Federal Funds Rate remains unchanged at 0 to .25%.
Although mortgage rates are not tied to the Fed’s interest rate decisions, today's rates are historically low. Potential home buyers - or home owners with high or adjustable rate mortgages - may be interested in taking advantage of low rates by:
Although mortgage rates are not tied to the Fed’s interest rate decisions, today's rates are historically low. Potential home buyers - or home owners with high or adjustable rate mortgages - may be interested in taking advantage of low rates by:
- Buying a new home
- Refinancing to get a lower rate or eliminate mortgage insurance
- Financing home renovations
- Consolidating debt*
- Funding major expenses such as education costs
June 30th, 2020 By Goody
Mesquite MAY Market Report
June 13th, 2020 By Goody
May Building Permits Holding Steady
Last year the city of Mesquite Building Department issued 11 permits for new homes vs 16 permits this May, The total number of permits issued in 2020 dropped by only one to 125 this year vs 126 last year. Pulte Homes of Nevada did not take out any permits for new homes in Sun City.
Nevada Residential Construction (NRC) was issued nine permits, Maves Construction and Trade West Construction each took out two permits . Jackson Contracting, JG Enterprises, and a private builder received one permit each.
Nevada Residential Construction (NRC) was issued nine permits, Maves Construction and Trade West Construction each took out two permits . Jackson Contracting, JG Enterprises, and a private builder received one permit each.
May 20th, 2020 By Goody
April Market Report
May 8th, 2020 By Goody
Phase One of the Roadmap to Open Nevada
May 8, 2020. The Govenor released Phase One of the Roadmap on getting Nevada open. Click Here for the full document. Inventory is great in Mesquite and is a very safe palce to be especially during these times. If you want the safety of a small town and to get away from places with greater populations, Mesquite just may be the place. Call Goody and I will tell you why I love it here!