Real Estate Simplified

Details on living in a 55+ community in Las Vegas, NV.  The qualifications, restrictions and all your questions answered.

All about renting a home in Las Vegas, NV regarding qualifications, credit, deposits and the lease.

How and what questions to ask when choosing the right real estate agent or team to work with.  

With special Co-Host Emi Sakevich we talk about the Las Vegas real estate market and the current conditions.  Emi Sakevich is the Director of the Southern Nevada Burn Foundation and sits on the Advisory Board of Shine A Light and she explains what these organizations are and how you can help.  Additionally, Emi and Mike talk about their favorite restaurants throughout the Las Vegas valley including Sgrizzi and Casa de Juliette.

The differences between big banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers, online lenders and mortgage brokers is explained.

It has always been that location is the most important factor when purchasing real estate.  Since Covid, has that changed.  Is it location or is it what the home itself features now more important when buying a home?

From upgrading the kitchen to the primary bathroom to the backyard, what upgrades make the most financial sense when remodeling.

The home buying process explained from going under contract, handling Due Diligence, Appraisal Contingency and Loan Contingency to getting keys in your hands.

Mike Kruse and Brandon Rizk are joined by Senior Escrow Officer Nikki Bott from Landmark Title to explain what escrow is and why it is needed in a real estate transaction.  Nikki also talks about how to take title on a property and the importance of having a property in a trust.

For anyone that has lived in Las Vegas for any amount of time, you know the battle of which neighborhood is better Green Valley in Henderson, NV or Summerlin in Las Vegas.  We discuss what each neighborhood offers.

Down payment assistance mortgage loan programs explained.  Which is the best program for you?

The latest on the Las Vegas real estate market and Interest Rates explained and how the fed effects the mortgage rates.

Being a first time home buyer can be nerve wracking.  Mike & Brandon explain the home buying process from where to start to getting keys in your hands.  

Real estate is a great addition to any investment portfolio.  What are your expectations on ROI and is your money better in the bank or into a property.

The basics of home buying and investing in the Las Vegas, NV area.  Up to date real estate market information on Henderson, NV, Las Vegas, NV and North Las Vegas. 

Investing in real estate in the Las Vegas, NV market.  What type of property, single family homes, condos, townhouses or condo-tel.  Getting financing is easy when purchasing a rental with a down payment.