A high rise condo is a great way to own a luxurious home without many of the traditional hassles of ownership such as property maintenance and groundskeeping.

At Alternative Choice Real Estate, we prefer highrise living to conventional house living.  High rise units are not for everyone though.  With no backyard and little or no storage area they can be a challenging living environment for some.  They are well suited for many individuals or couples but usually not families.  

Lets compare High Rise living to conventional home living:
It is a much different lifestyle, in a highrise condo.  One of the largest differences is that you have very little maintenance.  There isn’t a yard, a lawn, sprinklers or landscaping to take care of.  You don’t have to worry about painting the exterior of your place or fixing the roof or even taking out the trash!  Water heaters, plumbing, air conditioners, all those annoying little things that break are usually taken care of by the buildings, home owners association.  We call it a “key in key out” lifestyle. Once you turn the key you are living.  There are no property worries or concerns besides you just simply living in your space.  Most units have beautiful strip, mountain or valley views that are like nothing else.  The convienience of living close to the strip is also a huge advantage for weekend fine dining, clubbing, bar hoping or other fun activites.

There are negatives however and for some families, a highrise just won’t work.  You don’t have much storage, a yard or room for a workshop.  You also can’t do a room addition like you can in a conventional home because the space next to yours is someone elses home!  If you have multiple cars parking may be a serious issue.  If you are a smoker and don’t have a balcony, smoking out of the window may be a real nuisance.  Safety concerns over natural disasters, such as earthquakes and fire are also a real threat but are minimzed by new building construction codes.  Small children on balconies that are tens of stories in the air is also a real safety concern.

Las Vegas High Rise Living is not for everyone…

For the select few it’s a magical lifestyle.  It simplifies things and lets you focus more on living than maintaining.  When you own a highrise, more than anything, you are buying a new, unique, hip, more simple lifestyle.

For all your Las Vegas Real Estate, call me direct for your questions:

J.Edward Hartman, III Licensed Real Estate Agent-702.809.8650

Type: Condo/Hotel
Stories: 39
Units: 229
Bath: 1 to 3
Bedrooms: 1 to 2

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Highlights • $300,000 Crestron System • Auto Shades and lighting • Personal Theater in Unit • Wet Bar w/ Wine Storage • 6 Plasma TV’s • 3 balconies • 4 car private garage • Indoor Lap Pool • Full Spa and Health Club • Concierge Service • 2 Private Wine Lockers • Breakfast/Snack Bar 9101 Alta Dr #1602 Las Vegas, NV 89145 List Price: $3,499,000 Area 404   GREAT DEAL ON THIS PENTHOUSE. 5967 GROSS SQ FT. COMPLETE CRESTRON HOME AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT INCLUDED. AUTO BLINDS, LIGHTS, SOUND ETC. CAN BE SOLD FURNISHED. THE BEST PENT HOUSE DEAL AT QUEENS RIDGE

For Immediate Details-Call me Personally-J.E.Hartman, III 702.809.8650-Only Serious Inquiry

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For more information - Buying in Las Vegas, call me direct, please only serious inquiry J.Edward Hartman, III-Licensed NV Real Estate Agent ALTERNATIVE CHOICE REALTY (702)809-8650        EMAIL-jameshartman702@yahoo.com

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2070 PEPPERELL AVE* HENDERSON* NV 89044 List Price: $660,000 Entertainers Dream..Buyers Call Today!  UNOBSTRUCTED STRIP VIEWS*INTERIOR DESIGNER HOME WITH HUGE CASITA,EXTRA G/CART GARAGE & COURTYARD, NESTLED IN A MOUNTAINOUS CUL DE SAC *CERAMIC MEDALLION ENTRANCE & TILED LIVING AREAS*GRANITE B/SPLASHED*LIGHTING CONTROL $25K UPGRADE*SURROUND SOUND IN & OUT*OUTRAGEOUS B/YARD FEATURES WATERFALLS, FLAMING PILLARS, FIREPIT, BUILT-IN BBQ ….

For immediate details in buying this home, call me direct….702.809.8650

All That Glitters is Gold

Sophisticated, over-the-top excess? No one delivers the “Flaunt it, Baby!” experience better than “The Donald” himself.

That brilliant golden facade – topped by the premiere name in unashamed ultra-luxury – greets and guides you as you travel toward it along the Strip. You’re welcomed warmly and delivered to your private enclave. “The champagne is chilled, yes?” you ask. Of course it is. Trump runs your house, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Everything about this property delivers on the promise of the brand that is synonymous with world class. And, yes, that is real gold tinting the windows of your penthouse suite. Donald Trump says that it improves the building’s insulation.

You look out onto the Vegas Strip and say, “Gorgeous”.

Trump Hotel

The Details

Trump International Hotel and Tower is a 64-story condotel project located on Fashion Show Drive just off of the Las Vegas Strip.  With approx. 1282 fully furnished units, the project includes studio, one-, two-bedroom, and penthouse floor plans.  In Trump fashion, the building’s exterior glimmers in gold.  Amenities include: floor-to-ceiling windows, valet, white-gloved doormen, business center, marble floors, 24-hour security, sundeck, meeting rooms, heated pool, salon, and gourmet restaurant.

For Details

J.E. Hartman, III-Licensed Real Estate Consultant-702.809.8650

Today is July 4^th, a great day in American history that marks the day some 233 year ago the U.S. broke free from England to become a separate country.  The original settlers and great waves of subsequent immigrants have come here in pursuit of economic, political, social, and religious freedom. This still remains true.  As I have noted in previous blogs about foreign investors who pursue opportunities to buy homes in Las Vegas, NV USA and other areas, the United States is regarded as politically stable and despite current economic turmoil, offers good long term investment potential.

Independence Day is a good time to reflect on the economic freedoms that citizens and other residents enjoy here from a real estate perspective.

Freedom to own your own home.  Home ownership is the American dream.  Today it is even more possible given the affordability of homes in the current market.  A few years ago, some would-be homeowners got caught up in questionable “creative” financing schemes that put them in homes they quickly found they could not afford.  As inflated housing prices abruptly came down to earth, housing has once again come within range of families.  Today in Las Veagas, the median home price is $125,000.  For this price, you cannot buy the Taj Mahal, but you can buy a good, nice looking home for your family as long as you have a steady job and decent credit.

Freedom to prosper.  Owning rental property is attainable to people who want to buy a duplex and rent out the second floor or buy several homes to fix up and resell.  There will always be people who by choice or by circumstance will need rental housing.  At the moment, Las Vegas offers a wide selection of properties for investors to buy, renovate, and rent out and later resell.  Many of the properties are bank owned and available at prices that may be below market value.  Some investors who caught up in the speculation a few years ago, but properly financed investment property offers an opportunity to make money after spending some to buy the property and make it appealing to renters.

Freedom from economic tyranny.  Some Nevada homeowners are currently in economic bondage due to excessive debt and spiraling mortgage payments on property that has lost its value.  As a result, many have lost their homes or currently face foreclosure. Though this is a complex situation with no one-size-fits-all solution, there is help available to free homeowners from this vicious cycle.  Some might find help from Federal programs like Making Home Affordable, by calling the Hope Now Hotline, or by working out other types of loan modification with their lender.  Other legal remedies such as short sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure might be a better alternative than foreclosure or bankruptcy to many homeowners.

Whether you are looking to buy a home for your family or investment property to ensure your future or whether you need help to prevent foreclosure, call me personally so I can immediately help you on all your real estate needs.

J.E. Hartman, III-Real Estate Consultant & Licensed NV Real Estate Agent

702.809.8650 direct

jameshartman702@yahoo.com

ALTERNATIVE CHOICE REALTY

ON 125 E. HARMON…TURNBERRY/MGM

-1 BED/STUDIO

-24/7

-VALET PARKING

-SECURITY

-GREAT INVESTMENT/WITH TENANT IN PLACE TILL 2010

OFFERED AT $1,300,000

CALL ME PERSONALLY FOR IMMEDIATE DETAILS…………….

Its a Commercial Buyers market in Las Vegas….This property is a Bank owned property being offered at $244,900.  2,255 sf.    zoned H2       Las Vegas Blvd Frontage

For more details on Las Vegas commercial property–call me direct