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Are you making these 3 mortgage calculation mistakes?

Everyone makes mistakes. But when it comes to buying a home and qualifying for a mortgage, some mistakes can cost you big. Making sure you can truly afford your mortgage before making such a huge real estate investment is a mistake new buyers and seasoned buyers alike cannot afford to make. So before you buy, check to make sure you’re not making these 3 mortgage calculation mistakes.

Mistake #1: Not knowing all your costs.

These days you can find a handy little mortgage calculator on

Top 5 Cities Where Rents Are Expected to Rise Most in 2016

Searching for a home to rent in Las Vegas? Don’t be surprised if you start seeing lower rent prices. The Zillow Rent Forecast projects a big slowdown in rents over the next with rents finally expecting to rise just 1.1 percent in 2016. Rent increased dramatically in 2015 making affordability an issue for renters all over the country — and especially in fast-growing metros.

“The slowdown in rental appreciation will provide some relief for renters who’ve been seeing their rents

3 Property management myths everyone believes (and why they’re completely bogus!)

Let’s face it; fiction is often more fun than fact.  But when it comes to choosing a reliable Las Vegas property management company, it definitely pays to know the difference the myth and the facts. Here are 3 property management myths everyone believes and why they’re completely bogus!

1.) Myth: Property managers are super expensive

Truth: You’d be surprised to learn that you can hire a good Las Vegas property manager for less than the cost of cable these days! And contrary

3 credit score myths everyone believes

It’s no surprise that most consumers have misunderstandings about their credit, especially when it comes to what hurts and helps credit scores. With the average credit score at 661 nationwide, according to CreditKarma.com, a majority of Americans have poor credit and aren’t sure what factors influence those three digits. Your credit score affects everything from qualifying for a credit card to acquiring financing for a mortgage. That’s why it’s important to understand the ins and outs on what those three little numbers mean and how they

Increasing rents expected for 2016

There’s no denying that renters all over the U.S. are seeing rent increases, but it looks like increasing rents are expected for 2016 as well. Annual rent growth in September was 5.2 percent, the highest since 2011 and the eighth-straight month the rate has been five percent or higher, according to Axiometrics, an apartment research firm. Overall, U.S. property managers and Las Vegas property managers expect to raise rents – possibly by as much as eight percent next year – as demand rises and vacancies fall,

3 easy ways to save money on your rent in 2016

Did you know that the average American renter spends about thirty-seven percent of their gross income on rental costs? Any way you slice it, that’s a huge chunk out of your check. And with rental rates showing no signs of decreasing, it pays to save where you can. So whether you’re renting from a property management company in Las Vegas or searching for your next Las Vegas property managed home, here are 3 easy ways to save money on your