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What Is It Like To Live In Las Vegas?

The Las Vegas Valley Lifestyle

Houses for sale in Las Vegas vary to accommodate every lifestyle. With such a diverse assortment of housing choices, make that your number one consideration. Homes for sale in Las Vegas come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. What do you like to do? You can choose to live in view homes, golf course communities, retirement communities, horse-zoned communities, and even in a waterfront home with a boat dock. Maybe you want to choose a brand new home built exactly how you want. Real estate for sale in Las Vegas has variety! Lifestyle is the reason why over 5000 people a month (for 30 years) relocated to Las Vegas. Do you know anyone who lives here? Altogether, about 1/3 of the people that move to the Las Vegas Valley are from California. In addition to California, the next top states are Arizona, Texas, Illinois, and Florida. Why is Southern Nevada so popular? A great lifestyle is the most common reason. The area is exciting! It’s growing, well planned, new, and fun.

Homes and Amenities

Many people view houses for sale in Las Vegas that are close to their place of employment or near family and friends. Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas have resale and new construction homes for sale. Condominiums for sale include luxury high-rise towers and simple 1 story neighborhoods with community pools. If you are unsure about where to live, let us take you on a city tour. We compare the prices of homes for sale in Las Vegas in all areas and point out amenities. Homes for sale in Henderson have a higher median list price than homes for sale in Las Vegas, and North Las Vegas houses for sale are the most affordable. Have you considered looking at brand-new construction homes for sale? Las Vegas has almost 20 national builders and some custom home builders building houses in over 160 neighborhoods. New construction houses for sale are offered in 500+ floor plans, or you can design your dream house. Many builders also build a townhouse or condominium communities. When relocating, buyers find they get more for their money than in other US cities. Buying a house for sale in Las Vegas with desert landscaping equates to very little maintenance. If you desire more space, there are homes for sale in rural areas of town zoned for horses. The majority of houses in the Vegas Valley are 25 years old or newer. As a result, most neighborhoods feature underground utilities, including high-speed fiber optic internet. Since every builder uses smart-home features and energy-efficient materials, new construction homes save on utility costs. Las Vegas is comprised of 3 cities. and about half the valley is Unincorporated Clark County. Unincorporated Clark County includes The Strip and much of the southern part of the valley. We have information pages about each city, Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas. Homes for sale in Henderson, the downtown area, and Downtown Las Vegas will be the oldest.

Why Do People Move To Las Vegas?

With entertainment, affordable housing, jobs, a lack of traffic, and Nevada’s generous tax structure, there’s no other state like Nevada. Because the Las Vegas lifestyle is about fun, 35% of new residents are retirees. Schools, hospitals, and medical facilities are conveniently located in every area and now we have sports. Also, there is a low cost of living, incredible tax benefits, and 300+ sunny days each year with only 4″ of rain. No state income tax, no corporate tax, and no inheritance tax are very attractive too. Equally important is the inexpensive air travel fares, with friends and family flocking to visit. Of course, residents can travel inexpensively, too. There is always something great going on. We are considered to be the “least likely medium city to experience a natural disaster.” Violent crime rates are low and people are friendly. The City of Henderson is consistently ranked in the “Top 10 Safest Cities” in the country. Since houses for sale in Las Vegas are relatively new, the neighborhoods are well-designed with underground utilities, including fiber optics. We have JOBS, and working from home is popular. There are energy-efficient houses for sale in Henderson, where the entire subdivision was built with solar-powered homes. Most new construction homes for sale are almost smarter than we are and have electric vehicle charging options.

Businesses and Recreation

Stores, roads, and neighborhoods still feel new even though they may not be new. Many of the country’s favorite chain stores and restaurants have numerous locations around the valley. Tourist-related businesses are highly lucrative. Parks and Recreation facilities, youth programs, concerts in the park, parades, festivals, and cultural events are part of our lifestyle. Walking trails offer over 1000 miles of recreation as well. Parks for every sport and community centers for meetings, clubs, and activities are important to our city’s residents. Within a master-planned community, each neighborhood has a small park, and each community has at least 1 large park. There are green belts and walking trails that also connect neighborhoods. There are festivals, parades, and celebrations. There are also county and state recreation areas and parks.

Lifestyle Advantages Of The Nearby Areas

Surrounded by beauty, within an hour from the valley are magnificent National and State Recreational Areas. Henderson is home to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Consider this your personal beach and waterpark.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area has world-class rock climbing and many hiking trails. The visitor center teaches about the canyon before you venture onto the 30+ miles of spectacular trails in the area.

Another great place to explore just a few miles from Henderson is the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. This unpublicized and intentionally unmapped hidden gem offers hiking, picnicing, and petroglyphs to discover.

Mt. Charleston, in the northwest part of town, has snow sports and forest recreation. The Valley of Fire is half an hour north of the city.

A benefit of living in Southern Nevada is that you can see all these great sites in a day. Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston, Lake Mead, and the petroglyphs at Sloan Canyon can be seen in the morning. Add a couple of hours to visit the Valley of Fire since it’s north near Mesquite and Utah.

There’s Something For Everyone

We have worship facilities for every religion, plus clubs and Meet-Up groups for every activity and hobby. There are parades, fairs, music festivals and plays in the park, plus many more events year-round. Clark County has one of the best library systems in the country.

The Clark County School District is the main education provider in the valley. These two links give school ratings and ranks for Clark County School District schools. See our Las Vegas Valley private school page.

The Las Vegas Strip is only one street in a beautifully developed valley of 600 square miles. Besides employment, when you live in the Las Vegas Valley, the Strip is where you meet friends who are visiting. Special occasions are a great time to attend a world-class entertainment event. Birthday dinners will have you trying someplace different each year.

Downtown Las Vegas has a gaming section, plus it has become a revitalization area and a great place to live again. Another fun activity is visiting all the hotel pools. The best thing about Las Vegas is that there’s always something to do, 24/7, year-round, indoors and outside!

See our blog – 10 Reasons To Relocate To Las Vegas

 

Homes For Sale In Las Vegas

If you want it, you can have it. If you dream it, it can be built. Choose your lifestyle and what areas of town you want to live in and we will find the right house for you. Las Vegas homes for sale have something for everyone!

Choose from single-family 1, 2, and 3-story houses. Houses in every price range and size. There are custom homes for sale, semi-custom, and tract houses in neighborhoods with and without CCR’s. Do you want a house on a large lot or a small lot, maybe with a pool or spa? Do you want to live near a golf course or have a horse? Maybe live on a lake or have a view?

Houses for sale in 55+ retirement communities are in about 30 different neighborhoods. Del Webb Las Vegas and other new home builders currently build brand new homes in four 55+ master-planned communities. Retire with an active social calendar or in peace and quiet.

Multi-family condominiums and townhouses ranging from college flats to luxury high-rise Strip condominiums are another option. Patio homes, golf villas, and townhouses are available in resale and brand new construction home developments.

Homes for sale will include many geared toward the “Lock and Leave” lifestyle. Lock and Leave secure properties are extremely popular in the retirement 55+ and the second home markets. We have a post, “What Are The Safest Areas of Las Vegas” that may help you do your search.

Quality medical facilities, hospitals, and care facilities are in every area of town. With over 30% of the population retirees, Las Vegas knows what matters. Everyone lives within 10 minutes of an ER.

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Amenities In Las Vegas Homes For Sale

When a master-planned community is in the planning stage, schools, libraries, parks, recreation, and government facilities are located first. Clark County school district has been opening about one school each month for the last 30 years. High-rated schools with great amenities are everywhere.

Master-planned communities are a popular lifestyle because they are attractive and convenient. Each master planned community has housing ranging from apartments and condos to custom built homes on large lots.

Homes for sale on large lots can be mansions, compounds, ranches and even farms. Las Vegas Strip view residences and golf course homes are available in every area of the city in all price ranges. Most tend to be in gated communities and guard gated communities for additional security.

Did you know that Las Vegas and Henderson have man-made lakes surrounded by waterfront homes?

Put us on your team to help locate your ideal Las Vegas house. We listen and provide you with top quality service while using our skills and knowledge for a stress-free transition.

Smart Energy-Efficient Houses

New Construction Homes in the Las Vegas valley are currently built by 16 national builders plus custom home builders. We know the inventory and the builders. Utilize our skills and knowledge to protect your investment.

Modern Las Vegas houses are built with “Smart” and “Green” features. Smart building materials and lower energy using “Green” features are the biggest advantages to buying a brand new house. Low utility bills and some new construction neighborhoods come with self-contained solar.

Every new construction home builder includes or offers a smart home package. Most features are managed on smartphones. Even if you aren’t a “Techie,” think about resale.

When we search for houses for you, we look for Energy Star, Certified Green Homes, and LEEDS buildings and houses first. Energy-saving houses can save you hundreds of dollars on utility costs during peak usage months.

Searching for houses on these programs isn’t always easy. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, let us know. We’d be happy to set up a search or send you houses with your criteria.

Brand New Construction Homes

Did you know that brand new construction home builders and resale home sellers pay for you to have free Buyer Representation? You will pay the same price for a house even when representing yourself. 

My wife/partner and I are both 25+ year Las Vegas Realtors, and I’m a former Nevada Building Engineer (PE, CE). Our unique standard of care includes pointing out flaws and red flags in resale houses for sale. With new construction homes, I provide free Weekly Construction Monitoring as your home is being built.

New houses look pretty but are not built perfectly. New homes that were not professionally inspected are now resale houses for sale. We gift new construction home inspections knowing that building materials and operating systems have defects. Put a construction professional ON YOUR TEAM to check correctness inside the walls every week.

Interview me, Kurt Grosse with Realty One Group. I am an offensive and defensive coordinator combined for your home purchase or sale. Houses are built quickly in Las Vegas, and my services are invaluable.

Call Us Today

We are here to help you find homes for sale in Las Vegas that fit your criteria. All areas of Las Vegas have different styles and are extremely different. Homes for sale in Henderson will have more homes for sale with a pool. North Las Vegas has 1/2 of the resale houses for sale with a pool than Henderson. 

There are over 50 golf courses in the valley however, there is only one golf course in North Las Vegas with homes around it. Most real estate agents in Las Vegas won’t know that. You want an agent who knows the city. 

If you are not familiar with the city, let us show you the different housing values and amenities in each city. We share our knowledge on a 2-3 hour tour. See houses that fill your qualifications and compare the values in the different areas of town.

We assume you have a hundred questions – ask us! Where is the best area in Las Vegas to live? What is the safest place to live? Where are the best schools? The answers to those questions depend on you, where you want to live , and what your lifestyle choice is.

Consider us your information source and housing protectors. Call us at 702-750-7599 or fill out the contact form below to schedule your “Housing Consultation” with us today. We want you to make informed decisions about any real estate investment you buy. Let’s open some doors and find your future Las Vegas home.

My partner Terri and I work with both home buyers and sellers. We are looking forward to working with you,

Terri and Kurt Grosse

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