Are We Officially In A Recession?

Let’s start by utilizing a dictionary and defining the word recession: “a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.” Under that definition and because of the global crisis during the pandemic, one could argue that we have been in a […]
House Prices Finally Dropping?

I have been following the current trends in the market and the saying “what goes up, must come down” certainly fits into what is happening in the Las Vegas market. Of course we can look back at our history and see that we have in fact been in this same position before and it all […]
Highest and Best Use

In Real Estate the concept of highest and best use is often constantly under debate. Let us be clear that the utility of any given parcel of land is dependent upon an individual’s or party’s intentions. With that in mind and in compliance with any given zoning ordinance the present highest and best use can […]
Inflation Going Into April

It’s the end of March and we are starting to see a lot of movement happening in the financial sector. The Federal Reserve is raising rates as the CPI (Consumer Price Index) data states we were at a 7.9% inflation rate in February. This number is believed by many economists to be an inaccurate measurement […]
David Evans

I wanted to write a piece about the why I got into real estate and give you a brief history on my experience in this industry and previous experiences that qualify me to be your REALTOR: My journey started when I was 18 and going to school full-time and working as a full-time electrician in Washington State. […]
The Lakes

The Original Waterfront Community
What is a 1031 Exchange?

If you’re thinking of selling a piece of property that could result in a big profit (and a big tax bill), a 1031 exchange could be a useful strategy to utilize your money without paying your taxes immediately! What is a 1031 exchange? A 1031 exchange, named after section 1031 of the U.S. Internal Revenue […]
Lake Las Vegas

A Community In The Water
Desert Shores

An Oasis In The Desert
Market Outlook 2022

We are just starting off the year and we seem to have a bit of a trend we can start looking at. The Federal Reserve has come out and mentioned that we are not in a transitory progression, but rather looking like we will raise rates at a quicker rate. On this second week ending, […]