CA and NV - Real Estate Blog by Olivia McClellan, Agent

Trump Tower is starting a rental program to mix in with it's owner occupied units and condo hotel program. You will be able to rent out units on a one year lease for big bucks. Studios are starting at $1700 month, the shorter the lease the higher the premium which is standard for corporate furnished housing.

Yes, corporate offices everywhere will turn to this type of rental unit especially if they rotate personnel out and need them to be close to the strip. No need for a rental car, great location and they an write off the lease to the company while providing this super perk to their employees.

More details to come.

Fannie Mae annouced a new program allowing renters to stay in their homes that they rent that are in foreclosure which means no eviction process. We get calls weekly from renters who are shocked to find out that their landlord is not paying the mortgage and then the foreclosure process hits. Read more about this directly on Fannie Mae.

According to Channel 13 Action News

700 condos under construction in Southwest at the 215 and Russell are now on hold.

Funding has reportedly dried up for the $350 million Manhattan West Project.

Gemstone Development says its facing increased costs including charges to rework parts of the project that weren't built correctly.

It's uncertain when new funding can be secured and the sales center remains closed.

eep it tuned to Channel 13 Action News.

MGM Mirage City Center continues to grow as Vdara, Veer Towers, Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas and The Harmon move forward towards completion.

Contact us at Triple8 Associates at 702-372-2671 for more info on unit availabilty.

Last night, Women's Council of REALTORS® Installation of Melissa Zimbleman, President and 2009 Line Officers and Immediately Following the Las Vegas Chapter 40th Anniversary Celebration at the Las Vegas Country Club.

Congratulations to Melissa and her 2009 Board! We wish you the best and support you 100%.

Jason & Olivia
Triple8 Associates Inc'
Las Vegas Real Estate Brokerage and Property Management

We have noticed that more and more REO properties are being fixed up by the bank. Over the past 6 months 70% of all sales have been REO properties so those properties were probably in better shape than what is left. We have been doing REO tours over the past 3 weeks and we have seen a ton of properties in bad shape with DOM stats ranging in the high 7 months plus.
So we have seen crews in condos and single family homes putting low grade carpet and paint which is just enough to get it sold.

A good sign the market is turning and banks have adjusted to the market. Their adjustment was like making a u-turn in a aircraft carrier which dosent turn on a dime. Good news all in all.

Concordia Homes of Nevada has closed its sales offices and said they will be refunding deposits on homes that have yet to start construction, as reported on the Review Journal via an industry source.

The Henderson-based home builder has not gone out business and has not filed for bankruptcy, but it will not be selling any new homes, Home Builders Research principal Dennis Smith said.

If you are considering purchasing a new home do your homework or give us a call at Triple8 Associates. We keep a close eye on the best deals in the New home Sector. Search New Homes Here or give us a call at 702-835-9298.

Courtesy GSG DevelopmentGlen, Smith & Glen Development is seeking entitlements for a $1 billion, 40-acre mixed-use project in Henderson called Park Heights. The project would include 1,588 residences. For more infomation please give us at call at Triple8 Associates Inc. 702-835-9298.

Over the past 70 years Las Vegas has grown from 1 casino to the city that it has become. The Las Vegas Sun has created a very cool timeline of The World Famous Las Vegas Strip.

Note: This dosent take into account the growing South Strip where the M Resort is being built, Henderson and Downtown Las Vegas.

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One of the coolest new technologies on the Web is instant television. Miss a show no problem because you can catch it later on the Web. Tivo is great but Hulu is better. Check out one of the funniest real estate shows on Cable. Flipping Out.

Silver State Bank of Henderson will cost the Federal Deposit insurance Corp. around half a billion dollars, according to law firm Jones Day. See more news at the Review Journal

Olivia McClellan, Broker of Triple8 Associates was recently written up in the National CRS Newsletter for her experience in Business Continunity. Check it out Here , CRS (Certified Residential Specialst) www.crs.com

The Website http://getdownpayment.com/ has a countdown clock telling the public when down payment assistance will cease to exist for potential homeowners.

The Nehemiah program is going away leaving little to no options for homebuyers needing down payment assistance.

If you want details or are seriously considering buying there is a window of less than 35 days to get your loan approved.

Call me today to get moving.

Olivia McClellan, REALTOR®, ABR, CRS, GRI, RRG
Broker/Owner, Property Manager
Triple8 Associates Inc.
5940 S. Rainbow Blvd. Ste 1007
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Direct 702-372-2671
Fax: 702-948-5790
Olivia@Triple8Associates.com
Visit me online at www.Triple8Associates.com

A quote we live by: "You will miss 100% of all the shots you never take" Wayne Gretzky

Check out http://indymacbank.com/ for details on what happened, what to do about your mortagages and where is your money?

more to come

22 Parkside Lofts is under construction in Las Vegas. This project is sold out according to the developer.

What's up in Las Vegas?

How about a new developers breaking the mold of all of the "little pink houses" and really bringing luxury lofts to new levels in Las Vegas. There are a few loft style single family residence developments pre-existing in Las Vegas and frankly they are very cool because not only do you get the soaring high ceilings and backyards that fit a full size bbq island and pool. Mixing Urban Design and Suburban Living - Pure Genius.

During an April 26 conference call with analysts, Perry said the company didn’t sell a single dud loan in the first three months of the year because no one wanted to pay what he thinks they’re worth. No way is IndyMac selling to a hedge fund for “pennies on the dollar,” Perry said.In that time, IndyMac’s sour loans and foreclosed real estate ballooned 75 percent to $324 million. “We are not going to fire-sell when we have the intent and ability and expertise to work through those loans and sell them ourselves,” he said.But Indymac and others who deal in Alt-A loans, such as Impac Mortgage Holdings of Irvine and Downey Financial of Newport Beach, may not have time to wait. The same problems shaking up the subprime market are now emerging in the Alt-A industry. via the OC Register

In a depreciating market, we have seen many projects looking like a ghost town no construction crew’s onsite. At Luxe Lofts, construction is moving briskly with crews onsite working away.

If you are interested in this unique project please contact us.