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Rhodes Ranch Area Active Listings/Sold/Rental Real Estate Market Reports Generated October 5, 2008

Rhodes Ranch Area Rental Homes

This Rhodes Ranch Area resale market report was generated on October 5, 2008 (graph on bottom):

  • Active Listings: 410
  • Under Contract: 128
  • Sold 8/27-9/27/2008: 79
  • Months Inventory: 5.2
  • Low: $69900; High: $3,490,000; Median: $199900(listing prices only)


Rental Market Report generated on October 5, 2008 (graph on top):

  • Active Listings: 93
    Under Contract: 15
  • Leased 8/27-9/27/2008: 61
  • Months Inventory: 1.5

Median List Price for an area rental: $1395/month, Low: $850, High: $5000

Note: The resale market is losing steam and swinging back into a balanced market. The rental market has gained some ground with a lower absorption rate since the last report.

Information from GLVAR is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Last Market Report Generated August 16, 2008

Click here to view past market report graphs and active rental, resale and new construction listings in the Rhodes Ranch Area

Includes: Apache Hills, Apache Springs (The Falls), Astoria Homes at Rhodes Ranch
(Independence), Canyon Trail, Huntington, Liberty @ Warm Springs, Maplewood, Rhodes
Ranch, Richmond@ Rhodes Ranch, Sierra Madre, Venezia, Vistana.

For More information on the Rhodes Ranch Area: http://www.livingatrhodesranch.com/

If you would like to buy, rent or sell a home in the Rhodes Ranch Area, please call 702-966-2494. Press 1 if you would like to buy, press 2 if you would like to rent, press 0 if you would like to sell!Rhodes Ranch Area Resale Homes For Sale

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Las Vegas, NV Area Short Sale August 2008 Inventory Update: Absorption Dips Slightly Again!

Las Vegas Area Short Sales

The absorption rate for Las Vegas Valley Area Short Sales had a slight dip in July/August 2008. Absorption still remains high and just slightly under the 2 year mark. Inventory has risen at a slower pace than normal (+184 units). Pending units has also risen dropped by -154 units. Solds have increased by +50 units.

There are many reasons for the lack of closings in this market and it is outlined in this post.

Short Sale Synopsis:

  • Listings 10/5/2008: 6483
  • Pending 10/5/2008: 2088
  • Closed 7/27-8/27/2008: 283
  • Month's Inventory: 22.9 (=1.9 Years Inventory.)

One thing you really need to consider when buying or selling short is to make sure the list agent is EXPERIENCED in this niche. These deals are hard to pull whether it is or is not an experienced agent.

Read here for last month's report on Las Vegas Area Short Sales.

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Las Vegas NV Area August 2008 Rental Home Report

Las Vegas Area Rental Homes

August proved to be a disappointing month for Las Vegas Area landlords as the numbers didn't peak as they normally do year over year in August. Renters are becoming buyers finally as prices drop!

Units Leased:

  • August 2008: 1719
  • July 2008: 1697
  • June 2008 1564
  • May 2008: 1554
  • April 2008: 1536
  • March 2008: 1531
  • February 2008: 1632
  • January 2008: 1500
  • December 2007: 1156
    November 2007: 1452
    October 2007: 1501
    December 2006: 1052
  • January 2007: 1262

Average Monthly Rental Rates:

  • August 2008: $1464
  • July 2008: $1510
  • June 2008: $1503
  • May 2008: $1483
  • April 2008: $1467
  • March 2008: 1342
  • February 2008: 2788
  • January 2008: $1500
  • December 2007: $1531
  • November 2007: $1493
  • October 2007: $1511
  • January 2007: $1295

Median Monthly Rental Rates:

  • August 2008: $1250
  • July 2008: $1250
  • June 2008: $1275
  • May 2008: $1250
  • April 2008: $1250
  • March 2008: 1200
  • February 2008: 1200
  • January 2008: $1200
  • December 2007: $1295
  • November 2007: $1200

Absorption Rate is stable from last month and remains a Landlord's Market at 2.5 months of inventory in the Rental Sector for the Las Vegas Valley.

How to check to see if the home you are renting is in default

Last Month's Report

If you would like to rent a home in the Las Vegas Area please call 702-966-2494 and press option 2 to speak with a rental specialist.Las Vegas NV Real Estate

Today is Oct 4, 2008: Last Day to Register to Vote in Nevada by Mail!

Here is the information for registration:

  • October 4 Postmark for Mail in Registrations
  • October 14 for in person registrations

If you are already registered to vote, you can view the following information:

  • Voting History
  • Polling Location
  • Elected Officials (this is great if you want to find out who to contact in regards to legislation)

Early Voting Information: Includes places and schedule of early voting in case you cannot make it to the polls on November 4, 2008!

This election is important. Even if you reject the Democrat or Republican candidates you can find a host of third party alternatives on the Nevada ballot or voice your opinion as "none of the above".

There are also plenty of ballot initiatives that may have an impact on your personal lives.

Whatever your political opinion is, make sure you go out to have your voice heard!

Las Vegas NV Renters: Want to be Notified if the Home You are Renting is Getting Foreclosed On?

For a mere $14, you can take your lease down to the Clark County Recorder's office and record your interest in the property.

You will be notified when a notice of default, breach or trustee's sale is recorded so you can have a heads up that it is time to find a new place.

If you don't have the $14 and a couple of spare hours you can do your own manual search on a monthly basis with instructions right here.

Remember, you need to take a copy of your lease agreement with you!

The address for the Clark County Recorder's Office:

  • Clark County Government Center
  • 500 S Grand Central Parkway
  • 2nd Floor
  • Las Vegas, NV 89106

Las Vegas Renters