Rent to Own Homes In Vegas: Good Deal or Scam?

We get calls all the time from people who want to “rent to own” a home, and we usually tell them there is really no such thing. You could possibly do a lease purchase.

DID YOU MISS THESE TAX DEDUCTIONS?

Mortgage interest on a maximum of $1 million in mortgage debt secured by a first and/or second home is deductible.

LAS VEGAS AMONG TOP 8 CITIES FOR PEOPLE WHO HATE TO PAY TAXES!

April 15th is almost upon us, and if you are like most people, you are sitting hunched over your desk trying to find just one more deduction to claim before dropping your tax return in the mail

NEW HOME DEVELOPMENTS SPROUTING IN LAS VEGAS VALLEY AGAIN!

The much improved economic climate and a still lower-than-average inventory of resale homes, a number of new home builders have taken advantage of the situation by releasing more new models.

WHO WANTS TO BE A HIGH ROLLER IN VEGAS?

The Las Vegas High Roller, a 550 foot high observation wheel, is now officially open to the public! More than 100 feet taller than the Eye in London on the banks of the Thames River, the High Roller has 28 cars that can hold up to .

MEET OUR NEWEST TONNESEN TEAM MEMBER, BABY MIA!

In addition, we expect Mia to be on the Pro Golf tour as her dad Brandon is a golf afficionado and expert player in his own right - when he has the time. (Not that he has too much time for golf lately.

FINDING HOMES FOR SALE IN THE BEST LAS VEGAS SCHOOL ZONES

Spring is upon us, and families all across the country are once again gearing up to make a move at the end of the school year. For those relocating from out of state, it can be hard to determine .

AGENT KEEPS IN HOUSE HUNTING SHAPE BY HIKING!

One of our most experienced real estate agents, Jackie Goodman, is an avid hiker. It's not unusual for her to answer her phone at the top of a cliff somewhere on a sunny Sunday morning

Las Vegas Lender Thinks Outside the Box!

The Tonnesen Team preferred lender, All Western Mortgage, has secured a relationship with one of the top credit unions in Las Vegas, and is now able to offer three very exciting and new loan programs

Buying Vs Renting 38% Cheaper in Today's Market

For example, if your rent is currently $1200 per month and you purchase a $175k home with a 3.5% down payment at a 4.5% interest rate,

Best Deals Found in Las Vegas Luxury Home Market

While the average sales price in Las Vegas rose over 30% in 2013, the median price for homes over $1 million was virtually unchanged last year and remained stable at $1.4 million.

TRULY BAD MLS PHOTOS - HOW NOT TO SELL A HOUSE

They say that a picture is worth a 1000 words – in real estate, that can be a good thing or a bad thing. Even keeping in mind that real estate agents are not professional photographers,