Are you thinking of moving to Las Vegas? Is your company relocating to Las Vegas and they want you to move to Las Vegas? And you have no idea of where to begin?
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Las Vegas is known to the world for “The Strip”, but there is a thriving community off the strip that most visitors do not see.
What most people think of as Las Vegas is a valley surrounded by mountains, and is made up of three cities (Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson) and unincorporated Clark County.
The valley was initially settled around what is downtown Las Vegas, and has grown outwards from there through the years.
Growth generally came through two means. Home builders initially built subdivisions that radiated out from the center of the towns. Later, several notable master planned communities were created within the greater Las Vegas area.
Master Planned Communities in the Las Vegas Valley
In Las Vegas you will find Summerlin, named after Howard Hughes’ grandmother, which is in the western part of the valley. Summerlin is one of the largest master planned communities in the country, and has a village theme to its design.
In Henderson there are three master planned communities – Green Valley, Seven Hills, and Anthem. They can be found in the southern part of the valley. Seven Hills and Anthem are known for hilly terrain, and Green Valley is known for its lushness of trees and grass.
In Clark County you will find Southern Highlands in the south, and Mountain’s Edge in the southwest. Southern Highlands is mature community with most of the expected amenities in place. Mountain’s Edge is a newer community that was begun right before the peak of the market so it has a long way to go before it is finished.
And in North Las Vegas you will find Aliante. Aliante is in the far north part of the valley, located along both sides of the I-215 Beltway Freeway. It’s a newer community and represents great value in pricing.
There are also hundreds of smaller communities within the valley.
What Kind of Community Do You Want To Move To in Las Vegas?
Each master planned community and area of the Las Vegas valley has its own personality and offers something different. Some areas are densely built out, while others require a house to have at least a half acre and permit livestock.
Some areas are brand new, while others date back to the 1950′s. Some are located within several minutes of The Strip, while others are 45 minutes away
If you like golf, you’re in luck. There are too many courses to count so if you like the country club living lifestyle you can find it in Las Vegas.
If you must have a water front home, you can find that too. There are several communities built around man made lakes, the largest being Lake Las Vegas.
And if a mountain cabin next to the ski area is what you desire, you can find that too. The Mt. Charleston ski resort is less than an hour away.
Find an Area-Savy Real Estate Agent
If your future holds a Las Vegas relocation, and you want to find out more information about specific neighborhoods, we suggest such sites as ziprealty.com, homegain.com, or realtytrac.com to find a real estate agent who can offer advice on specific neighborhoods that may interest you.
You can also use these sites to research how much homes are selling for to get an idea of what areas you may want to consider while looking into moving to Las Vegas.
HomeGain allows you to search both agents and home prices easily, and allows you to see what new home communities there are around the Las Vegas valley. You can join their site for free, so check them out!
RealtyTrac has a vast amount of information available for you to use to become familiar with the price of houses in Las Vegas, to find a real estate agent, and to get a general understanding of the housing market. Check out their 7 day free trial offer now!
ZipRealty is a nationwide real estate company that has embraced the internet to showcase their agents. You can go online, enter a zip code or city, and a list of agents in that area will appear. You get to check out the agents and can directly contact any that catch your eye. Best of all it’s free, so check them out now!
We hope that we have shed a little light on where to start if you are thinking of moving to Las Vegas.
For more information on how to find a Realtor, please visit our first time homebuyer guide “7 Steps to Buying a House for the First Time Home Buyer.”