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Las Vegas Homes By Leslie Reports Three Nevada Cities Named Best Places To Live For Non-College Graduates

Sunday, June 7th, 2015


Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) May 22, 2015

Las Vegas Realtor Leslie Hoke reported Via her website and blog Las Vegas Homes By Leslie, that North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Las Vegas made the top ten cities to live in without a college degree. Ms. Hoke said “the data compiled by movoto.com used three criteria, including number of high school grads employed, number of high school grads with health insurance (pre-affordable care act), and the median annual earnings of high school graduates to create its list”.

Southern Nevada has always been a place where people from any background could come and find a sustainable life. Im not surprised three of our cities made the cut. When you look at the fact that the average home in this area only costs $ 205,000 and interest rates are very low, it becomes readily apparent that someone with no degree can still own their own home, said Top Realtor in Las Vegas Leslie Hoke.

While a college degree is certainly helpful in terms of employment opportunities, it does not guarantee success. This list also shows that it isnt a death sentence to not have a college degree. The Las Vegas economy is unique, there are still a lot of jobs that pay a livable wage for non-degree people, Hoke went on to say.

Movoto.com also compiled data from the U.S. Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Center for Disease Control to create its list.

For information about buying or selling a home in Las Vegas or more details about the Best Places to Live Without a College Degree, visit: http://www.lasvegashomesbyleslie.com/blog/best-places-to-live-without-a-college-degree.html

About Leslie Hoke

Leslie Hoke is a Las Vegas realtor with over 11 years of experience buying and selling real estate in southern Nevada. After a successful tenure at the Disney Corporation, Leslie moved to Las Vegas to pursue her goal of a successful career in real estate.

Leslie has earned several industry awards and accolades including being named Top Las Vegas Realtor by RE/MAX three consecutive years (2011-2013). Ms. Hoke is a member of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors and National Realtor Association with certifications in short selling, condominiums, and new construction. She is known for her excellent customer communication, savvy marketing strategies, and top-notch negotiation skills. As a long-time Las Vegas resident herself, Ms. Hoke provides a wealth of local market information to help her clients reach their real estate needs.

Contact Info:

Name: Leslie Hoke

Organization: Las Vegas Homes By Leslie

Address: 8010 W Sahara Ave #150 Las Vegas, NV 89117

Phone: (702) 321-1763







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Twin Cities Home Builders Remain Confident Regardless of Residential Construction Setbacks

Thursday, September 4th, 2014


Minneapolis, Twin Cities Minnesota (PRWEB) August 31, 2014

Dawdling home sales and a respite in apartment construction triggered a substantial decline in August homebuilding in neighborhoods across the Twin Cities. Levels of permits and home sales aren’t daunting most Minneapolis home builders. The latest housing market index from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows a positive upward trend; Augusts increase in home builder confidence from 53 to 55 is the peak level seen in seven months.

“Today, families looking to buy premium Minneapolis apartment or condos will find a lack of new supply and an increase in demand,” comments Jenna Thuening, owner of Home Destination. “Less than 200 condominiums are currently listed for sale in downtown and the northeast side of the Mississippi River. At the existing pace of metro home sales, that represents a to 2.4 months supply of available inventory, which may be one reason why Minneapolis home builders demonstrates continued confidence in the metro’s real-estate market.”

The latest Keystone Report for the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC), reveals that there were 413 building permits granted for a total of 532 units during four equivalent weeks in the month of August 2014.Across the Twin Cities 3,213 permits have been issued Year-To-Date, coming to a sum of 6,117 units.

Apartment construction comprises the largest sector contributing to the recovery in the Minneapolis St. Paul, Minnesota real estate market in the first half of 2014. Making up a slice of nearly half of all new residential homes constructed in the Twin Cities, the report shows that apartment figures for August have dropped to closer around the quarter of all units built. The declines reflect the nature of construction activity, which can be precarious from one month to another due to its dependence on how many apartment buildings have been permitted.

So far in 2014, levels of new construction activity have been highest in Minneapolis, which is contributed to the high demand for single-family apartment living. As a summary of Augusts construction numbers becomes available, the City of Minneapolis was heads above other residential neighborhoods for having the most units built across the Twin Cities metro – tallying 83 units. Second place goes to Maple Groves 40 units, Blaine ranks third at 32, Woodbury comes in fourth at 26. And Lakeville follows in fifth place with 21 units.

BATC’s Five-Year Comparisons of Building Permits Issued for Twin Cities Residential Construction:


August 2010: 246 Permits and 460 Permitted Units at a value of 92,095,652

August 2011: 256 Permits and 437 90,289,823

August 2012: 385 Permits and 901 Permitted Units at a value of 146,729,664

August 2013: 494 Permits and 1,114 Permitted Units at a value of 175,144,693

August 2014: 413 Permits and 532 Permitted Units at a value of 532

Total permit value is a good barometer that indicates how many dollars are supporting residential construction since it combines both apartments and single family homes into one figure.

Nationally, new home sales declined 2.4 percent compared with last year, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Some housing experts attribute the slowdown in home sales to low levels of available housing inventory. Confined by fewer options, some perspective Twin Cities homebuyers end up waiting to find the home they want to buy. Some guess that the accelerated pace of home prices in comparison to income increases leave other buyers on hold till they can afford to buy a new home.

While there are signs of broader improvement in the economy, locally, underemployment and resultant lower wages keep buyers hesitant, said Shawn Nelson, this years president of the BATC and president of New Spaces, a home renovation firm in Burnsville. Its clear that multifamily construction has kept overall permit numbers somewhat volatile this year.

Predicting how the homebuilding industry will finish out the year, NAHD stated: “Expectations for the next six months increased by two points to 65, the highest since August 2013 and the index for traffic rose three points to 42, the highest since December 2013.” Sentiment expressed by Twin Cities home builders coincides with the national optimism.

Whether home buyers seeking to buy a Twin Cities newly constructed home or an existing home for sale, Home Destination offers guidance. Call and ask for Jenna Thuening at 612-396-7832.







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Sold Home Improvements in the Twin Cities Housing Market are Dominated by the Top Price Bracket

Tuesday, June 24th, 2014


Minneapolis, Twin Cities Minnesota (PRWEB) June 20, 2014

Improvements in the number of sold homes within the Twin Cities housing market are found in the top 1 percent price bracket, according to news from Redfin. Mirroring the growing wealth gap in the United States, the metro is a picture of shifts in homeownership wealth. Individuals who are unencumbered with needs for a financial institution’s backing in order to make a real estate purchase are buying more homes.

We see a very active segment of upper-bracket home buyers making pricy purchases for luxury homes in prime locations, says Jenna Thuening, owner of Home Destination. More Twin Cities homes are selling in the upper tier than in any other segment and that is a boost for every housing segment.

Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, released a special report May 27th, titled “2014 Luxury Report: Sales of Priciest 1% of Homes Climb While Rest of Home Sales Still Down”. Across the Twin Cities residential real estate market home sales in quarter 1 of 2014 dipped from the number of sold homes in 2013. The stunning exception is found among luxury home sellers at the very tip of the market. Closed home sales of the top 1 percent exorbitantly priced homes reached heights of a 21.1 percent increase within the first 4 months, added to a gain of 35.7 percent in 2013. in the remaining 99 percent of the Minneapolis – St. Paul housing market, home sales are reduced by 7.6 percent so far in 2014.

The top tier of the Twin Cities housing market is showing stronger improvements than any other segment. with pending sales up 13 percent from a year ago for the $ 1 million-plus homes, according to the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MMAR).

Little has changed the three words as the most important criteria for buying and selling a home: location, location, location. Whatever price bracket the home falls in, ultimately the location of the home will have the greatest impact on its value on the market. A large, luxurious home that is located unfavorabley may find it cannot sell in the same manner as comparble homes of size in a prime spot. “Whether the buyers intent is to make a short term buy and sell or hold for a longer time frame, location is the most important factor to cogitate”, says Thuening.

If you are selling your Twin Cities home and are not in the top 1 percent, there is still some good news. “The news is not all bad,” according to Herb Tousley, director of real estate programs at the university. “The inventory of homes for sale has increased, the number of new listings has increased sharply, and the percentage of distressed sales and new foreclosures continues to fall”. Researchers at the universitys Shenehon Center for Real Estate remain fair and objective in their Real Estate Matters reporting, covering factors that reflect real data that both buyers and sellers depend on for insightful news.

“The budget luxury buyer could look to Atlanta ($ 861,000), Minneapolis ($ 881,000) or Raleigh ($ 815,000), where access to the top 1 percent of the market can be purchased for six figures rather than seven,” states the Redfin report.

For more information, please contact Home Destination at 612-396-7832. Given how fast homes are selling and that luxury homes in prime Twin Cities locations frequently have multiple bids, gaining the keys may require a strong advocate.







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Twin Cities RE/MAX Results Celebrates Being Named Largest RE/MAX Brokerage In Existence

Monday, April 21st, 2014


Twin Cities, Minnesota (PRWEB) April 03, 2014

RE/MAX Results is the industry leader in professional designations, showing exemplary expertise in partnering with home buyers and sellers. Broker/Owners John Collopy and Marshall Saunders celebrate the agencies’ accomplishment of being recently named the largest RE/MAX brokerage in existence. Metro residents benefit from the extraordinary services provided by Twin Cities RE/MAX Results agents.

“I enjoy working as a RE/MAX Results agent and am proud of the company I represent. We recognize Marshall and John for being focused and modern in their approach to all things real estate related,” says Jenna Thuening, owner of Home Destination. “Together, we make up a Twin Cities group of professional, experienced agents who are equipped with state-of-the-art resources to offer buyers and sellers the best overall experience.”

John Collopy expressed a hearty thank-you to the hundreds of thousands of valued Twin Cities customers. He called his colleagues the most productive sales executives in the world, and the latest awards prove it to be true. He freely acknowledged RE/MAX Result’s hard working support staff and gave them credit for make the new national recognition possible.

John Collopy’s message of gratitude was widely distributed this past Sunday in the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press and St. Cloud Times. True to the qualities of a great leader, he shared the credit for RE/MAX Results’ broker success with the individual agents and staff who work hard on a daily basis.

RE/MAX Results Takes the Following Top Worldwide Awards


Distinguished real estate service award.

Top net gain among real estate associates in the US and worldwide, average more real estate sales experience than other real estate agents.

Largest and growing multi-office network in the US and worldwide with more than 93,000 agents in over 95 countries.

Top office in sales volume: RE/MAX is #1 in the Twin Cities 13-county metro for number of listings sold in 2013!

Business successes on this level don’t happen overnight. According to Nasdaq’s list of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), shares in Re/Max began trading on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. Inman News reported that, “Re/Max has said it expects to net at least $ 177 million from the initial public offering, and will use $ 27.3 million to reacquire franchise rights in two U.S. franchise regions”.

On January 15 of this year it was announced that RE/MAX is #1! Year end housing data from 2013 placed RE/MAX at the top in the Twin Cities for its real estate market share. “When looking at the number of listings sold in the 13-county Twin Cities metro between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013, RE/MAX maintains the number one position with 20.41% market share, according to Keri Henke the Communications & Media Relations Manager for RE/MAX North Central.”

In a February 26th article titled RE/MAX Named Among Fastest-Growing Franchises, Margaret Kelly, RE/MAX CEO said: Its no secret why RE/MAX sold so many new franchises. Our franchisees know that RE/MAX represents opportunity and the freedom to run their business their way with the support and strength of a leading global brand.

In its latest accomplishment, RE/MAX won over other real estate industry leaders with the following results:

1. RE/MAX (as a whole) – 20.41%

2. Edina Realty – 20.06%

3. Coldwell Banker – 15.06%

4. Keller Williams – 9.66%

5. Counselor Realty – 2.13%

“This means that regardless of the upward swings and downturns within the housing market, RE/MAX Results agents continually provide outstanding and rewarding services to home buyers and sellers,” boasts Thuening. “We are grateful for the excellent leadership and empowerment we benefit from that in-turn helps us offer a better service to our clients. John and Marshall have shown me incredible drive and determination working within todays market conditions and serving the community. I look forward to their leadership as we continue to grow.

Home Destination had a fantastic year in 2013 partnering with Twin Cities real estate sellers and home buyers to find the perfect home for their needs. Individuals seeking to buy or sell a Minneapolis home can read a trove of home buyer and seller resources and call Jenna Thuening at 612-396-7832.







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Austin, Texas Ranks as One of the Best Cities to Live, Work, and Invest in Real Estate

Monday, October 1st, 2012


Austin, TX (PRWEB) October 01, 2012

Austin, Texas has graced the lists of numerous, prominent 2012 rankings for the Austin real estate market, the Austin economy, and jobs in Austin, according to Regent Property Group, a leader in Austin luxury home sales.

Austin ranked #2 of the best U.S. job markets, right behind Washington, D.C., in a list compiled by Adecco Staffing U.S. based on information from its 900 national branches, as well as other factors, like local unemployment rates, job opportunities based on number of job openings in the past six months, and an overall assessment of the economic environment of each city. Austins diverse economy, coupled with plenty of opportunities and an unemployment rate of 6%, well below the national average of 8.1%, helped Austin claim the number two spot on the Adecco list. In addition, Forbes ranked Austin #1 Best Big City for Jobs, and On Numbers named Austin the Healthiest Small Business Climate in the South.

ActiveRain named Austin the #2 Top Performing Real Estate Market in 2012, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP named Austin the #2 Real Estate Market to Watch, and Realtor.com named Austin the 2nd Best Investment Market. The Fiscal Times ranked Austin #2 on “Top 10 Cities People are Moving to in 2012.”

Austins economy is healthy and still strengthening, said top Austin REALTOR Brian Talley. A multitude of industries in the city are flourishing, and as a result, are hiring, including the industries of manufacturing, technology, hospitality, education, health, finance, and business.

The rise in professional jobs has helped bolster the health of the housing market, with more people moving to Austin and finding employment in Austin, helping move homes off the market quickly and at competitive prices.

About Regent Property Group:

Regent Property Group LLC is a topAustin real estate companyowned and managed by Austin real estate broker and luxury home REALTOR

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