How do you increase the value of your Las Vegas home?

The biggest factor that can affect property value of your Las Vegas property -- market conditions -- is outside of your control. But other factors -- including the condition of the property, certain home improvements and neighborhood stability and safety -- are not.

For example, specific home improvements can increase your property value of Las Vegas real estate above the cost of the improvements themselves, such as remodeling a kitchen, adding a bathroom, finishing a basement or upgrading landscaping. Just remember that quality pays with remodeling. Well-planned and well-executed remodeling jobs are a good investment while bad work seldom enhances value or livability.

According to Remodeling Magazine, which publishes an annual "Cost vs. Value" remodeling report, a remodeled bathroom returns 81 percent to the owner; a bathroom addition returns 89 percent, and a master bedroom suite returne 82 percent.

If you live in a high-crime area, an organized community watch program not only will lower the crime rate but can enhance property values, too. It also helps to live in an area where other homeowners are upgrading their homes, which can help pull up your property value, too.

The bottom line is to measure the cost of any improvements you want to make against the overall values in your neighborhood. If you over-improve for the neighborhood, you may not necessarily recover your costs or boost your property value significantly

The greatest rise in home prices occurs when the economy is strong and the number of home sales is increasing. Though markets vary, that has occurred several times in recent history - including the early 1970's, late 1980's and late 1990's. The Las Vegas real estate market is booming with the strong job market and affordable housing!

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