JJ & Ainsley Gordon, The Gordon Group

When selling a home or property, one of the main goals of the seller is to get the highest offer possible. If the market is hot, the chance of getting a high offer is relatively high. If the market is on the cooler side, many sellers look to alternative options to make their properties more marketable, usually by way of a remodel, a renovation or by updating the property. But what is the difference between a remodel and a renovation? Is an update something that's easy or difficult? While there are no doubt projects that see better return on investment than others, homeowners have a number of options when it comes to boosting their property's value. If you're not particularly ready to put your property on the real estate market, but are looking for ways to help boost your home's overall value, an update, a renovation or a remodel might be just what you're looking for at the current time. Updates Want to help boost your home's value but have a limited budget...

If you are currently in the market for your first home, you probably have a lot of questions. You are about to make an important decision for your future, a great investment of both money and time. Here are some tips that can help make your home buying process more successful. Do Your Homework The key step in buying a home is doing the proper research. Educate yourself on local schools, neighborhoods, and the kinds of homes available. By reading available materials and talking with experts, you can start to put together your idea of the perfect home. Start Planning Most decisions benefit greatly from proper planning and home buying is certainly no exception. Start a filing system with sections such as home buying, home financing and service providers. By forming a home buying plan you can more easily focus on the most important factors and help give structure to the entire process. Get Pre-Approved or Pre-Qualified Attaining the right mortgage is a key step i...

Adding cut flowers in vases or vessels is the quickest and easiest way to add life to any room. Beyond being beautiful and fragrant, bright fresh cut flowers can instantly improve your mood. Few elements exude abundance and a warm welcome in the way that flowers do and studies show that people with fresh flowers in their homes are more likely to feel less worried and feel fewer periods of anxiety or depression. Flowers bring positive emotional feelings to those who enter a room. Place flowers in places visitors see, such as the foyer, living room and dining room. Flowers make the space more welcoming and create a sharing atmosphere. And just think, every time you walk into or through your home, they will make you feel welcome and "at home" too!

This hero-worthy program gives veterans and military personnel more buying power and even more opportunities to experience the joys of homeownership—for less. Check out the program benefits and requirements. If you're a veteran who has been honorably discharged, are in the National Guard, are a surviving spouse or you’re on active military duty, Home Is Possible For Heroes   was made specifically for you. http://www.homeispossiblenv.org/program/home-possible-heroes

Simply place 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract into a coffee mug and place in a 300 degree oven for 1 hour. The resulting fragrance is warm, welcoming, and reminiscent of freshly-baked cookies.

Paint Color When choosing an exterior paint color, stick with what’s popular in the neighborhood, goes well with the surroundings of the area, or fits the style of the home. Picking a paint color that is not common or completely clashes with the rest of the neighborhood is a very risky decision, especially when thinking about listing a home. When it comes to paint, choose safe colors for the biggest return on investment. The same should be considered for interior paint — big, bold, bright colors might work for your current design scheme, but when buyers walk through a home, and the main living space is four different colors, it’s likely all they’ll see is dollar signs and time spent repainting. Landscaping Landscaping can make or break a home sale, or turn it into a long, laborious process. When thinking of landscaping, consider the plants or trees before anything gets planted — trees and roots can wreak havoc with lawns, foundations and pipes; take into consider...

With a few simple ingredients, you can bring the scent of fall into your home and create fragrant memories to last throughout the holiday season. Here are some natural ways to make your home smell like fall.  **Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to low heat. Simmer for as long as desired. Enjoy!    Orange Spice 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 orange peel 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups water Apple Cinnamon 1 1/2 cup apple cider 1 gala apple 2 oranges 8 cinnamon sticks 6 whole nutmegs 1 dash of ground cloves 2 dashes of pumpkin spice Pumpkin Spice   1/2 gallon apple cider 1 cup canned pumpkin 3 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon vanilla extract  ...

Create your home search today and receive email updates of all active properties that match your criteria, save searches and favorites on properties you're interested in and more.  Click on the image above to get started! Benefits of Registering for your FREE Property Watch Account * Some MLS rules require registration to view all listings View  ALL  area properties listed for sale. Save your searches -- as many as you like. Found a house you like? Add it to your favorites. View new listings as they come on the market for each of your saved searches. Have new listings automatically mailed to you when they hit the market. Keep notes on your favorite properties and saved searches. Rate your favorites to keep track of which properties you like best.

While we can get caught up in the very fun aspect of looking at homes, browsing the many websites dedicated to real estate, looking for a home or property is just one aspect in the entire home buying process. One part, of which is fairly important and might be casually looked over at the beginning, is that of getting one's finances in order to begin a home search. Finances are a huge part of buying, especially if you'll be applying for a mortgage loan. To put yourself in a great position before you begin your home or property search, use the tips below regarding credit, a home budget and having cash for a down payment and closing costs to help you ensure you have your bases covered before you begin your property search. Credit One of the most important aspects of your finances when it comes to buying a home, or even in general, is your credit. Your credit is your ability to obtain goods or services before payment. Credit, when it comes to home ownership, ge...

Bruce Trent Park Farmers Market Farm fresh produce provided by certified farmers, producers and growers of the region. Featured in an open-air, festive setting. Wednesdays, 4 pm – 8 pm 1600 N. Rampart Blvd. (Rampart & Vegas Drive) Las Vegas, NV 89134 (702) 562-2676 Country Fresh Farmers Market Our market hosts dozens of vendors including California and local farmers. Farm fresh produce and some Organic produce. Downtown Henderson in the Water Street Events Plaza Thursdays, 9 am – 4 pm 240 S. Water St. Henderson, NV 89015 (702) 579-9661 Henderson Pavilion Fridays, 10 am – 4 pm 200 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89012 (702) 579-9661 The District Farmers Market Join us on Main Street at The District at Green Valley Ranch for fresh produce from local farmers. Thursdays, 4 pm – 8 pm; March – June & September – December 2235 Village Walk Dr. Henderson, NV 89052 (702) 564-8595 Downtown 3rd Farme...

Thinking about starting a home search or selling your home soon? The 2016 real estate season is upon us, and if you are anticipating a home search, or selling a property, here are some top tips to help you navigate the real estate market in your area this summer.    Buyers: Don't go overboard with an offer While you might be inclined to get into a bidding war over your dream home (the market is pretty competitive), don't overspend to the point where if the market stabilizes your home will have an overly inflated price and make it difficult to resell in the future. If you plan on living in the property for a long time, paying a high price isn't a bad thing, but it's a good idea to set a limit on how high you're willing to bid for a home. Start your search ready If you're already looking into purchasing a home or property, and you know you'll need a mortgage, you should already be shopping for a loan. Buyers with a mortgage pre-approval are a ...

Appearance is everything when selling a home and a properly staged home is an important part of getting your home ready to sell.   The good news is there are many things you can do to spruce up the look of your home without shelling out a lot of money. These home staging tips will not only help attract more potential buyers to a property on the market but they can also be used to spruce up a home you're planning on staying in. Enhance Your Entry It’s the first thing buyers see, and most likely serves as the first impression of your house. Utilize the entry by updating the front door color, change out the door hardware (or clean and polish the current hardware). Make potential buyers welcome with a nice mat and some potted plants or flowers. Clean Out Clutter The majority of us have too much stuff, and clutter is a huge killer for potential buyers. Be ruthless when it comes to clutter — if you haven’t used it in three months, box it up. If you haven’t used it in a year, ...