http://www.lasvegasluxurypropertieslink.com/ Las Vegas Luxury Properties for sale, For the best in, luxury homes las vegas, high rise las vegas, summerlin homes, gay realtor las vegas en-US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss For those modern home enthusiasts craving something else besides the Tuscan/Mediterranean style custom home, I've created a blog dedicated to Modern homes in Las Vegas. As you will be able to see from the site, there are not a huge number of these modern beauties but the homes that are listed are quite impressive. Feel free to click the photo below to visit Las Vegas Modern Homes. This site offers the same great search capabilities as Las Vegas Luxury Properties Link site. You can save your favorite properties, get notified of new properties, and request a showing. If you're looking for specific type of home, please give me a call toll free at 1-866-589-1646. Felipe Crook Realty One Group 2831 St Rose Pkwy ste 100 Las Vegas, NV 89052 1-866-589-1646 http://www.lasvegasluxurypropertieslink.com/las-vegas-modern-homes McNeil Manor Home SOLD! I am thrilled to announce that I recently I sold a fabulous home in McNeil Manor! 1225 Strong Dr, which had been vacant for nearly 8 months, just sold for $325,000! This is the highest price in McNeil Manor in nearly 3 years which is great news for home owners in McNeil. This home has been completely remodeled with cherry wood floors, high end appliances, new roof, new ac units, a gorgeous mosaic tile pool, and new upgraded bathrooms. While I'm very excited to sell another beautiful home in my neighborhood, the best part about this sale is how it happened. I was walking my dogs the day of our annual block party and I stopped to say hi to a neighbor who was having a garage sale. I introduced myself, told him what street I lived on, bought some awesome mugs I've been wanting for months, and had a nice conversation. He asked what kind of work I did, and I told him I was a Realtor. He told me that the owner around the corner was considering selling his house. I had always been curious about this house because it's so pretty and nicely remodeled on the outside. He mentioned that he does tile work for the current owner and offer to show me the home. I jumped on the opportunity to see it. He gave me a tour and I kept it in my mental file of potential home for future clients. A week later, a got a phone call from a buyer who had found me from my internet marketing. They were looking for a single story with a pool, close to the strip, with some character. 1225 Strong Dr immediately popped into my head and I told him all of the wonderful benefits of living in McNeil. I made arrangements to see the house again and they were wide eyed and surprised at the home. I could see their wheels turning but they wanted to see more properties before making a decision. I showed them 15 other properties with similar specs and they kept coming back to Strong Dr. I finally spoke to the seller about actually selling the property since it wasn't even on the market and after two weeks of back and forth negotiations, we finally came to an agreement. We did our inspections, signed our docs at title, and closed this week. The one aspect that makes me very proud about this sale, is that I was able to make it happen because of the connections I've made by living in this community. This would not have happened if I didn't live in McNeil Manor where people say hi, wave to you as you walk your dogs, where there is a McNeil Facebook Page to connect with other residents, and where active home owners have neighborhood meetings every other month to discuss issues that affect our community. Being in Las Vegas for 9 years, this is the first time that I felt part of neighborhood and I'm very proud of that. I've even created a website dedicated to our neighborhood: www.McNeilManor.com where you can see all currently available homes and recent sales in the area. Also this week, I've been working with another client interested in purchasing in McNeil. I tried to schedule 3 showings and was surprised to hear that 2 of the 3 homes had more than 4 offers on them! People truly want to live in this neighborhood, so if you're considering selling your home please consider contacting me to help you. I have sold 7 homes in this neighborhood since moving here in 2009 and I hope to be a resource for all of the residents here. If you are upside down on your home, my team and I have successfully closed over 40 short sale transactions. If you would like more information about short sales click here. If you are trying to stay in your home, there are recent government programs to help home owners in Nevada. The Nevada's Hardest Hit Funds has four different programs to help home owners which include mortgage payment assistance, short sales, principle reductions, and second lien relief. If you are considering a short sale, 2012 would be the best time to do it, because the Mortgage Debt Relief Act expires at the end of 2012. This help a home owner who short sales their principle residence from paying taxes on their forgiven debt. Each person's tax situation is different and it's CRUCIAL to speak to a tax and legal professionals when considering a short sale. If you need a referral to quality professionals I've worked with you can contact me at 1-866-589-1646 or you can fill out the form below. NOTE: ALL information is kept strictly confidential. First Name Last Name Address 1 City State Zip What is your home worth? Who is/are your bank(s)? Send me a Short Sale Guide YES! I am looking forward to meeting more of my neighbors and bringing in new people to appreciate our amazing neighborhood. Felipe Crook Realty One Group 6475 S. Rainbow Blvd Ste 102 Las Vegas, NV 89118 http://www.lasvegasluxurypropertieslink.com/mcneil-manor-property-just-sold I recently negotiated a successful short sale for a Wells Fargo loan in Las Vegas Nevada. Here is a portion of the approval letter: The language that I have highlighted above is the most crucial language when looking for at a short sale approval letter. As I explain with all of my clients, I am not a lawyer and you should seek professional legal and tax advice anytime you are considering a short sale. Every person's situation is different and each bank has different approval letters that has different language. Luckily, Wells Fargo has a very clear approval letter on their short sales. What is a Short Sale and why should I consider it? A short sale is when a seller is upside down on their home and tries to sell it. The bank who owes the mortgage has to agree to take a loss on the property and release the lien in order for the sale to go through. That is the simple explanation of a short sale, however it should be called a Long Tedious Sale. The average short sale in Las Vegas takes 120 days from the time you submit the offer to the actual response from the bank. The fastest short sale I have ever worked on took 45 days to get a response and that was like seeing a unicorn prancing down the street. These types of transactions are not fast, but the benefits of trying to negotiate a short sale far out weigh the pain. When you let your home go into foreclosure, you loose the opportunity to negotiate the loss with your bank. The bank has the right to sue you to pay the remaining balance. In the scenario above, I was able to successfully negotiate a full waiver of deficiency from the bank. $326,000 original loan on the home $190,000 new sales price on the same home 5 years later. $136,000 of completely forgiven debt by Wells Fargo through a short sale. Would you want to risk the bank suing you for $136,000? It's worth trying to negotiate with the bank and dealing with the laborious process to have such a great result as this. Recently, banks have been asking the sellers for a cash contribution at the close of the short sale in order to waive the deficiency. Again let's look at the numbers: $5,000 cash contribution $136,000 of forgiven debt. To me, it's worth making that contribution and not having to worry about the risk of the bank pursuing the deficiency. If you would like a FREE CONFIDENTIAL short sale guide, please fill out the contact form below and say "Short Sale Guide" in the comment section. You can also contact me toll free at 1-866-589-1646. Deciding to do a short sale can be emotional, but you are not alone and I try to make the process as smooth as possible. I'm here to help! Felipe Crook Realty One Group 6475 S. Rainbow Blvd Ste 102 Las Vegas, NV 89118 http://www.lasvegasluxurypropertieslink.com/wells-fargo-short-sale-approved-in-las-vegas-nv The housing market in Las Vegas continues to see a large number of distressed properties come on the market with short sales and foreclosures making up nearly 67% of all inventory. The good news is buyer traffic is very strong. Over 3,188 Single Family Homes sold in September. If you would like to search for properties, feel free to start your Las Vegas Home Search below. If you would like a more specific search for a home, please contact me directly at 1-866-589-1646. Felipe Crook Realty One Group 6475 S. Rainbow Blvd Ste 102 Las Vegas, NV 89118 1-866-589-1646 http://www.lasvegasluxurypropertieslink.com/las-vegas-housing-market-september-2011 Yes, Las Vegas has a few "lakes". The big one being Lake Mead, but there are a few other communities that have man made lakes if you're dying to live by water. Here are some of the communities that have lakes in them: The Lakes: The Lakes, not to be confused with Lake Las Vegas, is a residential community is one of Nevada's first master-lanned communities. Developed in the 1980s around several large man-made lakes, this Clark County community is located immediately west of the Las Vegas Strip off of Sahara and Durango Avenues. The Lakes community boasts lush green expanses of land and views of the gorgeous bodies of water. With two-and-a-half decades under its green belt, this well-established Clark County community has a population of over 17,000 people, and it continues to grow. The Lakes real estate options include single-family homes, estate properties, condominiums and townhouses. Residents benefit from all of the Las Vegas excitement, business opportunity and amenities in a convenient location to the Strip. Jogging trails loop through the Nevada landscape. Shops and libraries are available along Sahara Avenue. Private, public and higher education schools in the Clark County district are conveniently located nearby and offer award-winning educational facilities. The Lakes in Clark County, Nevada is surrounded by country clubs, golf courses, Spring Valley, Summerlin, Henderson, and of course the Las Vegas Strip. Lake Las Vegas Homes: Lake Las Vegas is just a short drive from the glitzy hotels on the strip located southeast in Henderson. This beautiful master planned community offers residents many wonderful amenities, including great shopping, fine dining, gondola adventures, water sport rentals, and even fly fishing. If you'd looking for an escape, Loews and The Ritz-Carlton offer wonderful spa get-aways which include massages, body wraps and scrubs, skin therapies, and facials.The Mediterranean themed communities feature 19 distinct neighborhoods surrounding a privately owned 320 acre lake with 10 miles of shoreline. Developed with privacy and serenity, the homes at Lake Las Vegas Resort offer panoramic views of the lake, with world class golf course in the midst of the beautiful mountains of the desert. Properties include custom home sites, courtyard villas, waterfront and golf villas, resort condominiums, luxury executive homes and courtyard town homes. Red Rock Country Club: Red Rock Country Club, is a luxury golf community on the west side of Las Vegas, has wonderful amenities to offer its residents like being in a guard gated community, members club, tennis courts, and fantastic views of the mountains and the city. Now saying "lake front" homes in this community might be a bit of a stretch....it's more like "pond frontage homes". If you would like to learn more about membership opportunity, check out Red Rock Country Clubs Website. The state of the art clubhouse available to members offers tennis courts, a full fitness facility, prestigious social events, all in the natural beauty of the mountains of Las Vegas. With great access to shops, entertainment, and excellent schools, Red Rock is an ideal place to live. Spanish Trail: Spanish Trail is another community where "pond frontage homes" might be more appropriate.Spanish Trail is a beautiful guard gated golf course community on Tropicana and Rainbow. It was one of the first communities of its kind in Las Vegas combining an award winning 27 hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. This stunning golf course is one of the few that has green grass year around, and it's surrounded by mature trees, waterfalls, trails, and great views of the mountains. There are 1252 homes in this community ranging from $100,000 to over $5,000,000. Spanish Trail Homes for sale are listed below. Desert Shores: The Desert Shores Community Association is a 3,351 unit master planned community located in the shadow of the foothills of northwest Las Vegas. This community was developed by RA Homes in 1988 and includes twenty-two different residential districts, with everything from condominiums to median priced housing and large custom homes behind private gates. All of the lakefront homes have direct access to the lakes and the option of private docks. The Association transitioned to homeowner control in November 1992. Desert Shores encompasses 682 acres and features four man made lakes, a lagoon style swimming pool surrounded by a sand beach, palm trees and a picnic park with volleyball, basketball and playground facilities. The community docks provide paddle boating and fishing for the residents. The 2,100 square foot clubhouse, with terraces on the side of the main lake, is the site of many private parties and special community events. Being recreation-oriented, this community offers miles of walking and biking paths and the beach facility and paddle boats operate six days a week in the spring and summer, including holidays. Below are all of the current Lake Front homes in Las Vegas on September 28,2011. If you do not see any homes in the space below, please contact me directly for an updated list of homes in Las Vegas. If you would like to search for home in Las Vegas using the MLS click here. Felipe Crook Realty One Group 1-866-589-1646 6475 S. Rainbow Blve Ste 102 Las Vegas, NV 89118 http://www.lasvegasluxurypropertieslink.com/lake-front-properties-in-las-vegas