Patrick Sybilrud's (sybilrud) Blog

Now that FHA has approved bridge loans for the $8000 tax credit, many states have programs providing bridge loans to qualified buyers.  However, Nevada is one state that does not have this type of provider.  Is anyone aware of a national provider that will monetize the tax credit so buyers can ap...

During my 25 plus years of corporate life, before starting my real estate career, I had the opportunity to hire, mentor, promote, and unfortunately sometimes fire employees.  What helped me during some difficult discussions with people was a phrase I truly believe in and it helped to keep discuss...

The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors just released a report this month announcing an increase in sales of Las Vegas Real Estate for the sixth straight month in June. Approximately 2,226 Las Vegas Homes were sold in June, which was up 50.8% from the same month a year ago and up from 2,026...

Today the Las Vegas housing market can best be summed up in the numbers:  16,000 single family resale homes are currently for sale.  50% of those are vacant.  5000 are Short Sales, 3800 are bank owned REO and 600 are in the Foreclosure process.  So roughly 60% are for sale due to defaulting owner...

Who is really buying Las Vegas Real Estate today? If you read this article just published via CNN Money, "Vulture Real Estate Investors Swoop In" it indicates real estate bargain hunting is occurring on a national basis. We believe the Las Vegas Real Estate market is in a similar position, we est...