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Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand
Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger. One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data from the latest... Read More
The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power. These charts show how rates generally affect your monthly payment. The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an informed... Read More
Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side
Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today’s market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up... Read More
Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer
Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more sense... Read More
Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation
Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a potential recession,... Read More
The Benefits of Selling Now, According to Experts
The Benefits of Selling Now, According to Experts If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale. And, with... Read More
Nye officials extend moratorium on commercial solar applications
Nye officials extend moratorium on commercial solar applications Getty Images Commercial solar applications in Nye County will not be accepted at this time, with the county officially extending its moratorium on applications for renewable energy generation facilities. By Robin Hebrock Pahrump Valley TimesMay 19, 2023 – 7:00 am As evidenced by the fierce public pushback... Read More
Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals
Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by... Read More
Beatty-Pahrump bus route will operate Thursdays
Beatty-Pahrump bus route will operate Thursdays Robin Hebrock/Pahrump Valley Times fileSpecial to the Pahrump Valley TimesApril 18, 2023 – 10:29 am Pahrump Valley Public Transportation Inc. announced its new service between the town and Beatty will operate on each Thursday of the month for “all of your shopping, doctor appointments, dining and social activities.” A... Read More
BUY IN NYE: 61-year-old woman is first to become homeowner through rural housing program
BUY IN NYE: 61-year-old woman is first to become homeowner through rural housing program Zillow Residents of Nevada who’d like to purchase their own home in Nye County have the opportunity to receive down payment assistance and a fixed-rate mortgage through the Buy in Nye program.By Robin Hebrock Pahrump Valley TimesMarch 10, 2023 – 8:53... Read More