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  • BradM
    Confirmed User
    • Dec 2003
    • 3397

    #1

    Where to buy in Vegas?

    We went to Vegas this weekend to look at houses, but we just found seedy areas. Someone told us the 95 is a good place to start.

    We were in the Cheyenne/ N LV BLVD area and I have to tell you I wanted to puke.
    Anyone who lives/lived there who can give me some spots to look and where to point our agent in the direction of?
  • Atticus
    Confirmed User
    • Dec 2004
    • 1051

    #2
    Green Valley/Henderson is good. Summerlin also. Depends on your price range. I personally live in Green Valley and love it. Good neighborhoods, tons to do and easy access to the freeway. (10 minutes to airport, 15 minutes to strip.)

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    • Barefootsies
      Choice is an Illusion
      • Feb 2005
      • 42635

      #3
      Robbie I think just moved there.

      He might be a good one to ask since he recently moved, and has been through the whole housing hunting fandango.
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      • Vegas Ken
        Confirmed User
        • Sep 2006
        • 4151

        #4
        The newer part of henderson off the 215. Green Valley, Summerlin and the southwest are my votes.
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        • iheartbucks
          Confirmed User
          • Mar 2005
          • 637

          #5
          Summerlin is where I have been looking

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          • mrgica
            Confirmed User
            • Jan 2004
            • 2169

            #6
            now are the good times to buy, thats where the smart money goes today, not when real estate or stocks are on the top, but on the bottom.
            Fuck it dude, lets go bowling

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            • BradM
              Confirmed User
              • Dec 2003
              • 3397

              #7
              Originally posted by mrgica
              now are the good times to buy, thats where the smart money goes today, not when real estate or stocks are on the top, but on the bottom.
              Thanks for that fantastic and wise insight.

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              • Robbie
                Leaner, Meaner, Faster
                • Aug 2002
                • 20960

                #8
                You're gonna have to go with a gated community. I spent about 4 months flying back and forth out here trying to find my house NOT in a gated community.

                Finally had to say "fuck it" and gave the gated communities a shot. Once I gave my agent the green light on gated, the whole thing became a lot easier. Tons of really nice places.

                Only problem you're gonna have is the same one I had. Everybody is upside down on their mortgages. When I finally found MY house, I ended up paying the owners $137,000 extra over what the bank would loan. The house is incredible and 2 years ago would have sold for twice what I paid...but the bank didn't even want to loan the full $725,000!

                They stick straight to appraisals and won't loan one thin dime more. And the appraisals are a combination of the housing market (which is super low) and comparing homes that have sold in the last few months in a couple mile radius.

                So you get the mixed blessing of low prices on great homes AND the unfortunate side effect that the banks won't even loan the full amount of these great deals because of the market dropping so fast. So you're gonna need to make sure you have plenty of extra cash if you want to get the home you really want.

                Mine is in the N.W. part of town right off 95
                -Robbie
                ClaudiaMarie.Com

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                • pimpshost
                  Confirmed User
                  • Feb 2002
                  • 1052

                  #9
                  I would also suggest Summerlin...and Seven Hills in the Henderson area is really nice. There are some amazing deals right now in both areas for really nice homes.

                  If by chance you had an interest in high rise condos, you can see everything at my web site:

                  http://www.luxuryinlasvegas.com
                  Jason (Vegas King Condo)
                  Cell 702-371-8941
                  Web LuxuryinLasVegas.com - High Rise Condos

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                  • BradM
                    Confirmed User
                    • Dec 2003
                    • 3397

                    #10
                    Thanks for the advice. Good info to have.

                    I prefer gated honestly

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                    • pimpshost
                      Confirmed User
                      • Feb 2002
                      • 1052

                      #11
                      Not sure what range you are looking at, but here are some homes from $400,000 to $1,000,000

                      In Summerlin:
                      http://las.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailVi...75&s=LAS&t=LAS

                      In Seven Hills
                      http://las.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailVi...85&s=LAS&t=LAS
                      Jason (Vegas King Condo)
                      Cell 702-371-8941
                      Web LuxuryinLasVegas.com - High Rise Condos

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                      • Holly
                        Too lazy to set a custom title
                        • Jun 2003
                        • 10017

                        #12
                        Let me know what your new address is when you get settled so I can bring out some of my family and friends.

                        Hotel rooms are expensive. This should save me some major bucks.
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                        • shermo

                          #13
                          I live off of the 215 in Henderson/GV and love it. Gated isn't a necessity, but generally is if you are looking over the $500k range. The gates shouldn't be an issue if you live in a nice area, as the gated communities are actually a bit more targeted for robberies, etc (gates appear to be more expensive to criminals, and unless guard gated, they won't thwart entry attempts).

                          I'd stick to the GV/New Henderson area, Summerlin, Anthem/7 Hills area or Southern Highlands. I hear Aliante is nice, but it's a bit of a drive from anything else. I'm a Vegas native, so I have a pretty good idea about what this city is all about.

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                          • james_clickmemedia
                            Confirmed User
                            • Apr 2003
                            • 2204

                            #14
                            When I was looking a few years ago it was in Summerlin.
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                            • Sebastian Sands
                              Confirmed User
                              • Mar 2005
                              • 5223

                              #15
                              Originally posted by sherm
                              I live off of the 215 in Henderson/GV and love it. Gated isn't a necessity, but generally is if you are looking over the $500k range. The gates shouldn't be an issue if you live in a nice area, as the gated communities are actually a bit more targeted for robberies, etc (gates appear to be more expensive to criminals, and unless guard gated, they won't thwart entry attempts).

                              I'd stick to the GV/New Henderson area, Summerlin, Anthem/7 Hills area or Southern Highlands. I hear Aliante is nice, but it's a bit of a drive from anything else. I'm a Vegas native, so I have a pretty good idea about what this city is all about.
                              Hey Sherm, that's funny. I live probably 3 minutes from GVR. My neighborhood is great, it is very well kept and I have nice house with a pool and Jacuzzi and it's very spacious. The neighborhood is very quiet and I have never seen or heard any bad things.

                              Sebastian

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                              • LexiLexxx
                                Confirmed User
                                • Feb 2003
                                • 2510

                                #16
                                We live in Summerlin.

                                It's a little more expensive, but so worth it.....and Payton, they are building a BIG mall over by Red Rock Casino. Nordstorms, Dillard ect...also Boco Park Rocks.

                                I also allow photographer's to shoot here at the house inside and out, spirl staircase, pool and hot tub, fire pit and landscaping is awesome. I just need a warning so everything is spotless. We usually heat the pool to 90 degrees even in the summer.

                                I have one neighbor who can see, but he doesn't care. Hubby and I don't watch the shoot's or anything like that. I have a ton of lingerie and I'm also a make-up artist.

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                                • fuzebox
                                  making it rain
                                  • Oct 2003
                                  • 22352

                                  #17
                                  We've been looking in the Southern Highlands and around Summerlin... Some great deals to be had. I can hook you guys up with a great realtor too.

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                                  • tical
                                    Confirmed User
                                    • Feb 2002
                                    • 6504

                                    #18
                                    southwest / west side / henderson / green valley

                                    the north side is nice starting around durango/215 the rest is old... east vegas is all pretty shitty too until you get into henderson
                                    112.020.756

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                                    • tical
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Feb 2002
                                      • 6504

                                      #19
                                      a site im working on (was just about to update w/ a diff layout + some shit is broken, etc) has a useful map built into it where you can check out price ranges

                                      http://www.findlasvegasrealestate.co...ap_search.html

                                      just fill out some bs for a user/pass if you want to see the full details n stuff

                                      ended up putting this site on hold because the guy i was working with backed out on me... but a decent amount of functionality is there + the latest listings (updated daily at 11pm)
                                      112.020.756

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                                      • BradM
                                        Confirmed User
                                        • Dec 2003
                                        • 3397

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by tical
                                        a site im working on (was just about to update w/ a diff layout + some shit is broken, etc) has a useful map built into it where you can check out price ranges

                                        http://www.findlasvegasrealestate.co...ap_search.html

                                        just fill out some bs for a user/pass if you want to see the full details n stuff

                                        ended up putting this site on hold because the guy i was working with backed out on me... but a decent amount of functionality is there + the latest listings (updated daily at 11pm)
                                        I like the site. Thanks

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                                        • Brad Gosse
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Jan 2002
                                          • 2616

                                          #21
                                          I have always like the Lake Las Vegas area. Homes are not cheap there but worth it IMO
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