Please read this encouraging article from CNN.com about the health of the Las Vegas Real Estate market:

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The following are examples of common improvements and how they may increase the appraisal value of your home. These are only guidelines; please remember the adjustments may vary greatly from property to property and neighborhood to neighborhood. These statements were provided by Huber Appraisal, Inc., who remind you that the statements are intended only as general guidelines.

Living Area: $30 to $75 per square foot, depending on construction quality (please note: this reflects adjustments for square footage ONLY. It does NOT reflect total sales price per square foot.)

Two-Car Garage v. No Garage: $6,000 to $10,000, depending on price range of home. Two-Car Garage v. Three-Car Garage: $5,000 to $10,000 depending on price range of home.

In-Ground pool/spa: $12,000 to $60,000 with $15,000 to $25,000 being used for most neighborhoods (the amount used depends on how common they are in the area, and the price range of the neighborhood. For example, a $60,000+ adjustment would be most appropriate in a neighborhood with market values exceeding $500,000.)

Lot Sizes: $2 to $5 per square foot, depending on the neighborhood. Covered Patios: $2,000 to $5,000, depending on the patio size & quality (higher figures may be used for large

custom homes.)

Fireplaces: $1,500 TO $2,500

Basements: According to appraisal standards, the square footage of a basement must not be included in overall square footage of the home. A basement is measured and valued separately, even if it has a finished interior. The adjustment for a square footage should be slightly lower (perhaps $5/sq. ft.) than for that of the area above ground, and the amount of the adjustment varies on the quality of the finish.

Number of Bathrooms: $1,000 to $2,500 per additional bathroom regardless of size.

Security Gates: Electronic gates can add $5,000 to $15,000 while manned gates can add $15,000 to $50,000 in value. Full Landscaping v. None: $10,000 (standard lot) to $25,000 (more than 1⁄4 acre), depending on size.

Views: Must be calculated on an individual basis.

Remodeling, Builder or Owner’s Upgrades: These can be dealt with only on an individual basis. Dollar per dollar adjustments will not be accepted by most underwriters. Typically, kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects recover most of the original amount of money spent. If completed professionally, these improvements may recover up to 75% of the expenses incurred. Remodeling of other areas of the home usually recovers 25% to 30% of the incurred costs. Upgraded options selected from the developer of a new home typically only recover approximately 25% to 50% of the costs incurred. Lot premiums also typically fall into this percentage range.

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Beautiful home shows messy from tenant move out, but home is wonderful, stainless appliances, huge bonus/loft, downstairs master, granite counters and tub surrounds, covered patio, large open rooms.

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Bank owned custom property located in the northwest. Property with four bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. Home on almost 1/2 acre with a pool, spa, and RV parking. Kitchen features custom cabinets, granite coutertops, breakfast bar, and nook.

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A true beauty in Sun City Summerlin (55+ community). Cozy two bedroom two bathroom with large kitchen looking into the living room and dining room. Spectacular open floor plan. Beautifully maintained and ready for immediate move in.

This is a very nice find, the best floor plan for this size of lot. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a laundry room upstairs with a deck off the master and great two tone paint and granite counters with island an a breakfast bar. Lots of counter and cabinet space, covered patio in rear and more. Small community park.

Rear yard landscaping, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, upgraded flooring and upgraded cabinets. Great open floorplan. Master suite is downstairs, huge family room upstairs. Gated community with park.

Home is beautiful. Great opportunity to live in this like new 3 bedrooms single story in a gated community with lots of amenities. Located in wonderful Providence! Fireplace, granite, tile, big master suite garden tub and a separate shower, finished backyard. 

Lovely expanded lot, Sun City home with permits, new carpets and paint, neutral colors, huge rear yard, covered patio, BBQ stub, entertainers dream, fully desert landscaped, above ground spa, newer appliances, huge walk in pantry, and garage storage.

Lovely two bedroom, laundry room, garage and bedrooms have numerous built ins for storage, baths with lovely cultured marble, 2 car garage with golf car parking, refrigerator, washer and dryer included, low maintenance landscaping, covered patio, north/south sun exposure and bay windows at the nook and master bedrooms. Double sinks in master bathroom mirrored closet doors.

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Spectacular Windsor model with two master bedrooms with private baths. Bright, bright open floor plan with 2 skylights, courtyard entry with stunning ornamental gates plus disappearing screen doors lead to 9ft double oak doors, dramatic 12ft coffered ceilings in foyer and living room. Kitchen with 9ft island with 5 burner gas cooktop, pull out drawers in cabinets, family room with fireplace, desert landscape with rose garden/fountain.

Beautiful home feels much larger than it is. Shutters everywhere, front and back, 4 bedrooms home in much sought after Cantabria, great gated, refreshing pool, great side yard. Huge master bedroom, island kitchen with breakfast bar, circular staircase.

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HOUSING: Las Vegas home prices show small annual increase - Business - ReviewJournal.com

The prices in the Summerlin area have stabilized over the last six months - let's hope this recent price increase is the wave of the future!

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