Relocation Articles from Industry Experts in the Las Vegas Region http://www.lvrelocationguide.org/rss/ en-us Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:12:23 PST http://www.lvrelocationguide.org/articles/26/ http://www.lvrelocationguide.org/images/_chthumbs/chthumb-7.jpg http://www.lvrelocationguide.org/articles/26/ <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; color: black;">Finding Your Home in Las Vegas</span><br /> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> While many long-term residents are amazed by the development occurring in and around Las Vegas, there is no doubt the growth has provided opportunities for all. Young and growing families will find a wide range of family-friendly neighborhoods and master-planned communities; empty-nesters will find maintenance-free high-rises and condominiums along with a great choice of golf communities. For young professionals, there are many urban and suburban options &ndash; it all depends on individual preferences and needs.<br /> <br /> Despite the softening U.S. economy, many Americans are still selecting Las Vegas as a great place to start a new life and establish roots. Quality of life is a major draw as well as the availability of affordable housing, which is attracting many buyers who are out priced in other neighboring areas, including California. As a result, sales of local homes are dramatically up compared to one year ago.<br /> <br /> In January, the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) reported sales increasing 17 percent for homes and 50 percent for condominiums and townhomes, compared to the same month in 2009.... <a href='http://www.lvrelocationguide.org/articles/26/' style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: italic; color: #0099FF; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;'>more &raquo;</a>