August 2025

Top 8 States To Move To If You Don’t Want To Pay Taxes on Social Security

Some states tax Social Security withdrawals, but 39 states plus Washington, D.C., do not. Top tax-friendly states for retirees include Alaska, Wyoming, Delaware, New Hampshire, Nevada, Florida, South Dakota, and North Dakota. These states generally have no tax on Social Security and low or no income tax, though property and sales taxes vary. Retirees should consider overall tax burden and cost of living...

Vegas Short-Term Rentals: Legal or Still Hidden? | Want to move to The Greater Las Vegas? Learn more here: https://LivinginLasVegas.US

Over 40 million tourists hit Vegas yearly — not all crash in hotel rooms. Vegas has 13,000+ short-term rentals, but only about 7% are legally licensed. Around 40% are owner-occupied — locals renting out a spare bedroom for extra income. Out of thousands of applications, just 174 STR licenses were approved near the Strip. Many guests pick STRs for group...

Financial Planning Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Preparing financially before buying a home is crucial. Upfront costs include the down payment, which can be as low as 3-5% depending on the loan type, plus inspections, appraisal, and closing costs. Savings should cover these and monthly mortgage payments. Review your budget and calculate your debt-to-income ratio to ensure affordability. Maintain a good credit score by avoiding new credit and checking...

Cities With the Most Expensive Homes in Nevada

The most expensive homes in Nevada are primarily in Gardnerville Ranchos, Reno, and Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise metros. Glenbrook tops the list with a typical home value of $2.68M, followed by Incline Village at $1.47M and Zephyr Cove at $1.4M. Home values have generally increased over five years, with some cities seeing rises over 40%, despite recent slight declines in a few areas. Continue to full...

Understanding the relationship between housing inventory and price trends

Housing inventory critically influences home prices through supply and demand dynamics. Low inventory drives prices up via competitive bidding, while increased supply gives buyers leverage and softens prices. Seasonal and local trends affect inventory differently, making local expertise vital. Buyers may delay or compete more in low inventory markets, while sellers must price realistically and consider...

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