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Las Vegas: Record Sales & Dwindling Supply – So Why Are Prices Still Falling?

by Richard Warren | September 14, 2009

Welcome_to_vegasThe economic law of supply and demand says that when demand increases and supply falls, prices are sure to rise. Apparently that law has an asterisk that says “except for Las Vegas.”

For months now I’ve been hearing about how brisk sales have been, especially in the REO, or foreclosure, market. Looking at the numbers you will see that the available supply has been steadily trending down and sales have been setting all-time records. A bank puts an REO on the market and within days there are multiple offers on the property. So why are prices still falling?

On The Street

One realtor that I know specializes in these REO properties. What he sees are a lot of cash buyers from other areas stepping in. That would seem to mean that investors are seeing the value while local buyers are still gun-shy. Are they missing a golden opportunity?

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Placing a Bet on Las Vegas Real Estate

by Brendan O'Brien | March 14, 2009

At the end of the post, I’ll ask you for a favor – if you are a professional property manager.  Please check it out.
My financial planner friend was talking about the difference between two Fortune 500 companies, both dealing with the tough economy.
“Company A (he mentioned the name, but I won’t) was in trouble when [...]

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A Tale of Two Markets: A Look at the Sin City Real Estate Market

by Richard Warren | November 6, 2007

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.
By the end of 2004 I was totally frustrated with the Las Vegas real estate market. As a rehabber my business model is to find distressed property to purchase at a large discount. The goal is to repair and renovate the [...]

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