https://danabenrud.com/blog/ Las Vegas home-buying advice from Dana Benrud, REALTOR® with Vegas Edge Realty, LLC. en-us Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:16:24 GMT https://danabenrud.com/blog/new-construction-vs-resale-las-vegas/https://danabenrud.com/blog/new-construction-vs-resale-las-vegas/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTNew ConstructionA new build and a nearby resale can carry very different costs once you add the yard, window coverings, assessments and negotiating room. Here's how I compare them. https://danabenrud.com/blog/which-way-should-a-backyard-face-in-las-vegas/https://danabenrud.com/blog/which-way-should-a-backyard-face-in-las-vegas/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTHomeownershipIn the Mojave, the direction your backyard faces decides when you can use the patio, how hard the A/C works and how warm the pool gets. Here's how each exposure plays out. https://danabenrud.com/blog/builder-incentives-las-vegas-rate-buydown-vs-price-reduction/https://danabenrud.com/blog/builder-incentives-las-vegas-rate-buydown-vs-price-reduction/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTNew ConstructionA builder's incentive dollars can lower your rate, your price or your cash to close. Here's how to compare them fairly, when a buydown pays off and what to ask the sales office. https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-checklist/https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-checklist/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTRelocationThirty days for your Nevada license, an emissions test for most cars, a water utility that depends on your address and a tax cap you have to claim. Here's the full checklist. https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-sacramento/https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-sacramento/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTRelocationSacramento buyers already know hot summers and master plans. Here's how the drive, California taxes and pensions, desert heat and Las Vegas neighborhoods compare. https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-the-inland-empire/https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-the-inland-empire/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTRelocationFrom Riverside or San Bernardino, Las Vegas is one I-15 drive away. Here's how the master plans, Mello-Roos and SIDs, logistics jobs, taxes and heat compare. https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-neighborhoods-without-hoa/https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-neighborhoods-without-hoa/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTNeighborhoodsMost of the valley pays at least one HOA. Here's where homes without one tend to turn up, what you gain and give up, and how to make sure "no HOA" is really true. https://danabenrud.com/blog/best-time-to-buy-a-house-in-las-vegas/https://danabenrud.com/blog/best-time-to-buy-a-house-in-las-vegas/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTBuyingSpring brings choice, summer brings heat and the holidays bring quiet. Here's how the seasons, rates and builder calendars play into timing, and why your readiness matters more. https://danabenrud.com/blog/cost-of-living-las-vegas-vs-california/https://danabenrud.com/blog/cost-of-living-las-vegas-vs-california/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTRelocationNevada's lack of a state income tax gets the headlines, but summer power bills, HOAs and car costs matter too. Here's a line-by-line comparison and a worksheet for your own numbers. https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-homes-with-rv-parking/https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-homes-with-rv-parking/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTBuying"RV parking" can mean a paved pad behind a gate, a tall garage bay, or a side yard that might work. Here's how to tell the difference, and the rules that apply. https://danabenrud.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-buy-a-house-in-las-vegas/https://danabenrud.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-buy-a-house-in-las-vegas/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTBuyingA financed escrow commonly runs about 30 to 45 days, but the search, the HOA package, title and new-build schedules can stretch it. Here's a realistic timeline. https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-hoa-sid-lid-fees-explained/https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-hoa-sid-lid-fees-explained/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTCosts & TaxesMost Las Vegas homes come with an HOA, and many newer ones add a SID or LID assessment. Here's how each layer works and exactly where to find the numbers before you commit. https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-condo-vs-townhome/https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-condo-vs-townhome/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTBuyingA condo and a townhome can look identical from the street and still differ in what you own, what you insure and which loans work. Here's how to tell them apart. https://danabenrud.com/blog/single-story-homes-las-vegas/https://danabenrud.com/blog/single-story-homes-las-vegas/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTBuyingOne-level homes draw strong interest in the valley, and newer master plans build fewer of them. Here's where to look, what you trade for them, and how to search smarter. https://danabenrud.com/blog/buyers-agent-cost-las-vegas/https://danabenrud.com/blog/buyers-agent-cost-las-vegas/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTBuyingThere's no standard fee. Buyer-agent compensation is negotiable, set in a written agreement, and may be paid by you, the seller or a builder. Here's how it works now. https://danabenrud.com/blog/nevada-property-taxes-explained/https://danabenrud.com/blog/nevada-property-taxes-explained/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTCosts & TaxesNevada's 3% property tax cap is one of the best things about owning here, but it isn't automatic. Here's how Clark County taxes work and what to file after you close. https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-hoa-rental-restrictions/https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-hoa-rental-restrictions/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTInvestingLease minimums, rental caps and short-term bans can make or break a rental plan. Here's where to find them in the resale package and how Nevada's 2026 law change fits in. https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-homes-with-casitas/https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-homes-with-casitas/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTBuyingA casita, a next-gen suite and an ADU aren't the same thing, and the difference matters for renting, financing and insurance. Here's how I help buyers sort it out. https://danabenrud.com/blog/buying-new-construction-las-vegas-agent/https://danabenrud.com/blog/buying-new-construction-las-vegas-agent/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMTNew ConstructionThe builder's sales team works for the builder. Here's what your own agent does on a new build, what it typically costs you, and the first-visit mistake to avoid. https://danabenrud.com/blog/guard-gated-communities-las-vegas/https://danabenrud.com/blog/guard-gated-communities-las-vegas/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTNeighborhoodsThe valley's guard-gated communities and enclaves, grouped by area, plus how the dues are layered and what to expect for guests, deliveries and showings. https://danabenrud.com/blog/buying-a-home-in-las-vegas-remotely/https://danabenrud.com/blog/buying-a-home-in-las-vegas-remotely/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTRelocationYou can tour, inspect, sign and close on a Las Vegas home without being here for most of it. Here's how to do it well, and the one step you should never handle by email. https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-master-planned-communities/https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-master-planned-communities/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTNeighborhoodsSummerlin, Henderson's big plans, Skye Canyon, Mountain's Edge and more in one comparison table, plus how master and sub-HOAs, SIDs and LIDs work. https://danabenrud.com/blog/desert-homeownership-pools-solar-water/https://danabenrud.com/blog/desert-homeownership-pools-solar-water/Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTHomeownershipDesert homes wear differently. Here's what to know about pools, leased solar, A/C, tile roofs, stucco, landscaping rules, hard water, scorpions and monsoon storms. https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-homes-with-strip-views/https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-homes-with-strip-views/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTNeighborhoodsStrip views come down to elevation, distance and angle. Here's where view homes are, how a view affects price, and how to protect the view you pay for. https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-horse-properties/https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-horse-properties/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTBuyingHorse-friendly lots still exist in the valley, mostly in the northwest and a few rural pockets elsewhere. Here's where to look, how zoning works and what to inspect. https://danabenrud.com/blog/summerlin-vs-henderson/https://danabenrud.com/blog/summerlin-vs-henderson/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTNeighborhoodsTwo of the valley's most popular areas, on opposite sides of town. Here's how Summerlin and Henderson compare on terrain, homes, outdoors, commute, HOAs and new construction. https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-home-buying-process-step-by-step/https://danabenrud.com/blog/las-vegas-home-buying-process-step-by-step/Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTBuyingFrom your buyer agreement to the deed recording, here's every step of buying a home in Las Vegas, who customarily pays what in Clark County, and a realistic timeline. https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-los-angeles/https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-los-angeles/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTRelocationLA to Vegas is a short move with real differences. Here's the I-15 drive, weekend trips back, where Brightline West stands, what changes with taxes and HOAs, and where LA buyers look. https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-the-bay-area/https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-the-bay-area/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMTRelocationBay Area to Las Vegas is a short flight with a long list of changes. Here's how flights, remote-work house hunting, taxes, new construction and the desert climate play out. https://danabenrud.com/blog/henderson-vs-north-las-vegas/https://danabenrud.com/blog/henderson-vs-north-las-vegas/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMTNeighborhoodsTwo cities at opposite ends of the valley, each with its own services and plenty of new construction. Here's how Henderson and North Las Vegas compare on homes, price range, parks, commutes and HOAs. https://danabenrud.com/blog/skye-canyon-vs-centennial-hills/https://danabenrud.com/blog/skye-canyon-vs-centennial-hills/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMTNeighborhoodsNeighbors along US-95 with the same mountain views, but very different homes, costs and rules. Here's how Skye Canyon and Centennial Hills compare. https://danabenrud.com/blog/inspirada-vs-cadence/https://danabenrud.com/blog/inspirada-vs-cadence/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMTNew ConstructionTwo newer Henderson master plans on opposite sides of the city, at different stages of build-out. Here's how Inspirada and Cadence compare for new-construction buyers. https://danabenrud.com/blog/assumable-mortgages-las-vegas/https://danabenrud.com/blog/assumable-mortgages-las-vegas/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMTBuyingTaking over a seller's FHA or VA loan can mean a lower payment, but only if you can cover the equity gap and wait out the servicer. Here's how assumptions work and when they make sense. https://danabenrud.com/blog/how-much-house-can-i-afford-las-vegas/https://danabenrud.com/blog/how-much-house-can-i-afford-las-vegas/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMTBuyingA lender's approval is a ceiling, not a budget. Here's how debt-to-income works, every monthly cost of owning in Las Vegas, and a worksheet that starts from the payment you're comfortable with. https://danabenrud.com/blog/buying-a-condo-in-las-vegas-fha-va-approval/https://danabenrud.com/blog/buying-a-condo-in-las-vegas-fha-va-approval/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMTBuyingWith a condo, the lender approves the building as well as you. Here's how FHA and VA project approval works, how to check a building's status, and what to read before you offer. https://danabenrud.com/blog/buying-a-home-with-leased-solar-las-vegas/https://danabenrud.com/blog/buying-a-home-with-leased-solar-las-vegas/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTHomeownershipLeased panels add a third party to your purchase. Here's how lease transfers, credit approval, UCC filings, appraisals and NV Energy net metering work, and which documents to collect. https://danabenrud.com/blog/southern-highlands-vs-mountains-edge/https://danabenrud.com/blog/southern-highlands-vs-mountains-edge/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTNeighborhoodsTwo southwest master plans a short drive apart, built around very different ideas: a private golf club on one side, big parks and SIDs on the other. Here's how they compare. https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-hawaii/https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-hawaii/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTRelocationLas Vegas has been called the Ninth Island for decades. Here's how flights home, shipping a car, costs, island food and events, and house hunting work when you move from Hawaii. https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-seattle/https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-seattle/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTRelocationWashington already has no income tax, so the Seattle-to-Vegas math is different. Here's what changes with taxes, weather, home size and working remotely. https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-chicago/https://danabenrud.com/blog/moving-to-las-vegas-from-chicago/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTRelocationChicago to Las Vegas means leaving high property taxes and snow shovels behind, and learning to plan around summer heat. Here's the tax, weather, flight and housing picture.