Condo Market Insights - Las Vegas

Pet Policies in Las Vegas Condos

Navigating pet policies in Las Vegas high-rise condominiums requires understanding a common framework of rules designed to ensure harmonious cohabitation for all residents. These policies typically address several key areas, balancing pet ownership with the complexities of high-density living.

A standard aspect of most high-rise pet policies is the number of pets permitted per unit, usually limited to one or two. This restriction helps manage the overall pet population within the building, reducing potential strain on common amenities and mitigating noise or cleanliness issues. While some buildings might be more flexible, many aim for a reasonable balance, reflecting community standards and space limitations.

Weight limits are also frequently…

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Is the Las Vegas High-Rise Market a Buyer's Market?

Is this a Buyer's Market?

For mid to lower Las Vegas high-rise segments (units not at the very top, or without ultra-luxury amenities), I’d say it’s getting close to a buyer’s market, or at least a more balanced market. Buyers in the more moderately-priced high-rise market can expect more choice, more room to negotiate, and more time to make decisions.

For luxury high-rise units, it’s more of a mixed picture — still expensive, fewer concessions, especially in premier buildings. So if you’re shopping in those you may not see as much “buyer leverage” there.

Though demand is still present—especially for high-end or luxury units—the drop in total sales suggests many potential buyers are priced out or waiting.  Interest rates, economic uncertainty,…

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Las Vegas STR Condo Investment Guide

Las Vegas presents one of the nation's most compelling short-term rental investment opportunities, but not as many high-profile condo towers allow short-term rentals as you might think. For investors seeking the perfect combination of personal enjoyment and rental income, certain Las Vegas high-rise buildings offer the ideal solution: luxury properties where you can vacation in style and generate substantial rental revenue when you're away.

This guide focuses specifically on investor-friendly buildings that welcome nightly rentals and Airbnb hosting, perfect for the buy-to-visit-and-rent strategy.

The Investment Landscape

The Las Vegas rental market demonstrates exceptional strength, boasting an impressive market score of 82 points in…

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Choosing the Right High-Rise Condo Building

There are so many buildings out there – how do you begin to find the right one?

When you’re starting your high-rise condo search you’ll quickly find that in most cities there are a myriad of buildings that each offer a different lifestyle. How do you decide which one is best for you? Staring with this guide may help.

It's important to consider the needs for each family member (including four-legged ones!) before you start looking.

Once you start looking it’s easy to get drawn in by amenities or features you don’t really need, sometimes at the expense of more practical choices. You also may get burned out looking at too many buildings before you get to the ones that would fit your needs best. So before you and your Realtor start touring take a…

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What Do HOA Dues Cover?

They cover quite a bit, and they may not be much different than what you’d pay in a home over time.

So you’ve decided you’d love to live in a high-rise condo, but those monthly HOA dues might have you scratching your head. What exactly are those dues for? Each high-rise will be a bit different, and the exact coverage can and will vary. If the HOA dues seem high, consider how much you would pay on a single family home to maintain the structure and roof, monitored security, the yard maintenance, pest control and insurance. Then factor in utilities, trash water, etc. and what it would cost to join a gym and have access to a pool. You might find the monthly cost isn’t that much more than you’d pay for a comparably-priced single family home.

Let’s…

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What Does LEED Certification Mean?

LEED is about leadership in green thinking — it’s intended to make buildings more efficient and better for the environment. You’ve probably seen a LEED certification on a building before, or perhaps you’ve seen it advertised in a new condo building that you are considering buying into. You probably already know that LEED means green.

However, as you might expect, it’s a little more complex than that. Below, you’ll find a quick condo-focused guide to the points that LEED considers, the process of reviewing projects and the various levels of certifications available.

An Introduction to Green Buildings

The USGBC is currently on LEED 5., and the program has expanded to cover various different types of developments. There are nine major categories…

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