Active and Retired Military- Important BAH & Retirement Benefits Update and How it Affects Your Home Ownership

Are you heading for the door?  

 Or considering dropping papers?

Many military folks are considering getting out or retiring.  I just had a good friend, a Group Commander, decide to retire and he had a big career ahead of him. Let’s chat and make sure you are properly positioned in your home and look at the data to make sure you are making educated decisions for your future and that of your family.

Congress is after you benefits again, and are looking at doing away with the Dual Spouse BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing). Be sure to talk to your Congressmen and let them know you are not OK with this. There are also major decisions being made that will affect your retirement. I keep up to date with the changes that will affect our service members, and I watch other programs that will be of benefit for you and your real estate needs and dreams. I’m happy to share with you, give me a call and we can discuss a plan that will help you both short and long term rather you stay in, separate or retire. 

Active and retired military never pay a full commission when you sell your home with the Radcliffe Group of Keller Williams Realty. The Radcliffe Group can help you understand your VA benefits and loan options and we have relationships with mortgage brokers that offer zero closing costs and reduced mortgage fees as well.

Dave Radcliffe ranked number 1 in 2014 as the top producing individual out of 172 Realtor-Agents in his office. Dave has a team of top producing agents and ranks consistently as one of the top real estate teams at Keller Williams Realty Southwest Las Vegas because he is all about customer service and utilizing the best resources in the real estate business. The Radcliffe Group ranks 101 out of all of Clark County Realtors. The Radcliffe Group is your Las Vegas, Summerlin, Centennial Hills, and North Las Vegas real estate connection. 

As a retired police officer, Dave is passionate about giving back to the service community and dedicates much of his time giving and supporting the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, Firefighters and Military at Nellis Air Force Base. Military, Fire and Law enforcement never pay a full commission when they work with the Radcliffe Group. The Radcliffe Group can assist you in your Las Vegas PCS or relocation, New Home Construction purchase, Condo and Luxury Home purchase. Specializing in helping Las Vegas and North Las Vegas homeowners sell their home for the highest market value, Dave and his team will help you yield your highest profit. Call 702-379-3401 when it is time to sell your Las Vegas, Summerlin, Centennial Hills or North Las Vegas Home. 

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Written by Nickel Lowman

For Dave Radcliffe, The Radcliffe Group

Keller Williams Realty Southwest

702-379-3401

www.DaveRadcliffeVegas.com 

Skye Canyon- New Master Planned Community Northwest Las Vegas Model Homes

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The Buzz is about Skye Canyon!

Don't be late; you will miss out on initial pricing, and neighborhood happenings. We want to save you money and help you get in on the excitement! Skye Canyon is all the latest buzz and with their model home preview event coming up, this is a community you will surely want to tour and consider as your new neighborhood.

"Halfway between the bright lights of Las Vegas and the tall timbers of Mt. Charleston, a groundbreaking 1,700-acre community is coming to life... It’s called Skye Canyon." Skye Canyon is located in the Northwest of Las Vegas, just off Highway 95 and Horse Road near Grand Teton int he 89166 and 89143 zip codes. A short drive from the Vegas Strip, Red Rock, Kyle Canyon and Mt. Charleston, you can enjoy the excitement of the Vegas Strip and comfort of nature's beauty all nearby.

With New Home Builders like Pulte Homes, Woodside Homes and the latest addition, Century Communities, you will have the opportunity to experience Northwest Las Vegas' newest master planned community in 12 years. "Enjoy the beauty of the mountains in your back yard and fresh nearby parks to include the The Alyn Beck Memorial Park. With nearby shopping and Centennial Hills Library, Centennial Hills Hospital and medical facility and nearby golf courses like Paiute Golf Resort and Silverstone Golf Club, you will have all the conveniences of home and there is something for the entire family."

Tour the model homes, and learn more about future development plans—including Skye Center, the community's fun filled gathering place with coffee shop and juice bar, activity center, greenhouse, sports field, fitness center, swimming pool and splash park- all designed with you in mind.

New Home Builders- Skye Canyon, Las Vegas

With six single and two story floor plans to choose from, Pulte Homes' The Evergreen Community has Las Vegas homes ranging in the mid $300K ($342,880-$419,880)  for single family homes of 2,455-3,820+ Square foot with 3-5 Bedrooms, and 2.5-3.5 Bathrooms and 3 car garages. 165 sites will be built in the no SIDS, gated community.

Woodside Homes at Skye Canyon, will have two subdivisions, Teton Falls & Teton Cliffs, and is known for their trademark "better by design" and energy efficient homes and will build 98 + 111 home-sites with floor-plans ranging from 3-6 bedrooms, with 2.5-5 bathrooms and 2,069 to 3,707 Square foot, with prices that range from $318,990 to $396,990.

With "distinctive and fresh home designs", Century Communities will "build 204 single-family homes with floor plans ranging from 1,700 to 3,600 square feet. Century will be building two neighborhoods: Alpine Crossings and Whisper Peak."

Representing You In Your New Home Purchase

Schedule now to meet Dave at the Model Home Preview Event and Tour 10 models, view floor-plans and choose your priority home site from Pulte and Woodside Homes. Having an agent represent you, costs you nothing and it assures there is someone working in your best interest. The model home sales preps work for the builder - not for you. Dave works for you! Give him a call today at 702-379-3401.

Dave Radcliffe ranked number 1 in 2014 as the top producing individual out of 172 Realtor-Agents in his office. Dave has a team of top producing agents and ranks consistently as one of the top real estate teams at Keller Williams Realty Southwest Las Vegas because he is all about customer service and utilizing the best resources in the real estate business. The Radcliffe Group is your Las Vegas, Summerlin, Centennial Hills, and North Las Vegas real estate connection. 

As a retired police officer, Dave is passionate about giving back to the service community and dedicates much of his time giving and supporting the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, Firefighters and Military at Nellis Air Force Base. Military, Fire and Law enforcement never pay a full commission when they work with the Radcliffe Group. The Radcliffe Group can assist you in your Las Vegas PCS or relocation, New Home Construction purchase, Condo and Luxury Home purchase. Specializing in helping Las Vegas and North Las Vegas homeowners sell their home for the highest market value, Dave and his team will help you yield your highest profit. Call 702-379-3401 when it is time to sell your Las Vegas, Summerlin, Centennial Hills or North Las Vegas Home. 

Check out and subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow our Las Vegas Real Estate Blog at: www.DaveRadcliffeVegas.com

Written by Nickel Lowman

For Dave Radcliffe, The Radcliffe Group

Keller Williams Realty Southwest

702-379-3401

www.DaveRadcliffeVegas.com 

Increasing Las Vegas Home Prices Causing Appraisal Issues

Las Vegas Home Values are Increasing! Will you have an Appraisal Issue? 

Las Vegas Home Values are Increasing, What does this mean for you?

The real estate market is moving so well, we are pushing the ceiling of value right now, unfortunately that means we may have some appraisal challenges. The great news is we are here to represent you and help your home overcome these challenges. Last month my team, alone, saw 3 transactions where the home value came in under contract price. $40,000-$60,000-$80,000 values lower than purchase price, means we get to settle for the lower price, or challenge the appraisal. We are challenging the appraisal and asking for an appraisal reconsideration. We are even filing complaints against appraisers. When a property comes in undervalue at a mere $5,000 under contract, it’s often a mistake or appraiser ego getting in the way. Our job is to sort through it and yield you the highest return possible when you sell your Las Vegas Home.

The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors “reported the median price of homes sold through its Multiple Listing Service during June was $220,000, up 10.1 percent from $199,900 one year ago. Meanwhile, the median price of local condominiums and townhomes, including high-rise condos, sold in June was $115,000. That was up 5.5 percent from $109,000 one year ago.”  Appraisers just don’t seem to get it. We are seeing issues because buyers are willing to pay what the contract says, while an appraiser doesn’t want to value the home for the current market.  The increase in value is great news for home owners looking to sell their Las Vegas home, as the market is appreciating at a healthy rate. Compared to June 2014, 14.2 percent more homes and 6.3 percent more condos and townhomes sold this June. There are fewer homes on the market than what is considered a balanced market, available homes in Las Vegas “for the month of June was 13,740, down 0.7 percent from one year ago.”

“Compared to one year ago, total sales volumes in June were up 23.5 percent for homes and up 13.2 percent for condos.” With average days on market at approximately 60 days, inventory is moving quickly. It’s a great time to list and sell your Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Centennial Hills, or Summerlin home. 

Are you interested in learning what you Las Vegas home is worth? Let us know how we can assist you, we will come out to the house and provide you with a FREE Comparative Market Analysis when you are interested in selling your home.

Our job is to get maximum value for your home when you are ready to sell. Dave Radcliffe ranked number 1 in 2014 as the top producing individual out of 172 Realtor-Agents in his office. Dave and his team continue to rank in the Top 5 producing teams month after month in 2015 at Keller Williams Realty Southwest Las Vegas because he is all about customer service and utilizing the best resources in the real estate business. The Radcliffe Group is your Las Vegas, Summerlin, Centennial Hills, and North Las Vegas real estate connection. 

As a retired police officer, Dave is passionate about giving back to the service community and dedicates much of his time giving and supporting the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, Firefighters and Military at Nellis Air Force Base. Military, Fire and Law enforcement never pay a full commission when they work with the Radcliffe Group. The Radcliffe Group can assist you in your Las Vegas PCS or relocation, New Home Construction purchase, Condo and Luxury Home purchase. Specializing in helping Las Vegas and North Las Vegas homeowners sell their home for the highest market value, Dave and his team will help you yield your highest profit. Call 702-379-3401 when it is time to sell your Las Vegas, Summerlin, Centennial Hills or North Las Vegas Home. 

Check out and subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow our Las Vegas Real Estate Blog at: www.DaveRadcliffeVegas.com

Written by Nickel Lowman

Content quoted from Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors

For Dave Radcliffe, The Radcliffe Group

Keller Williams Realty Southwest

702-379-3401

www.DaveRadcliffeVegas.com