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Monday, January 23, 2006

The Lakes Las Vegas

I must confess that my sense of pride in knowing everything about real estate all over the world, took a bit of a beating when I drove to The Lakes near Henderson, from Las Vegas. The enormous lake and assorted water bodies that spring up at every turn, really make you blink and wonder whether you are really still in Nevada!

It is not fair to compare The Lakes with other residential communities. You should really stack it up against the best of the Mediterranean on the other side of the Atlantic! Developers have gone well beyond the basic needs of a residential neighborhood, and made The Lakes in to a top quality resort.

The Lakes community has the kind of sailing and water sports opportunities by day that rivals the best beaches and islands anywhere. There must be no other desert anywhere where people can enjoy the bounty of an abundant aqueous environment! The main lake alone covers more than 300 acres. The fact that resorts in The Lakes draw in such crowds, adds to the value of the residential sectors in this neighborhood.

The MonteLago Village Resort dominates The Lakes. It draws folk from all over the United States and from other countries as well. Its architectural style adds a very European touch to The Lakes. This is why you find such an international character on the streets, restaurants and shopping areas of this exclusive piece of the Las Vegas valley. The Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort and the Ritz-Carlton contribute in no small measure to the very exclusive and elegant character of this community. These complexes are worlds of luxury in themselves, but succeed in blending harmoniously with the zoning of the residential parts of The Lakes.

Homes in The Lakes start at below $300 thousand. This means that the entry barrier for the luxury of this resort neighborhood is most affordable by common standards. The large numbers of people, who move in to the Las Vegas valley every month, translates to exceptional appreciation opportunities for people who invest in properties in The Lakes. The security of a gated community in a resort-like atmosphere, with dining and entertainment options that do not require visiting the crowded Las Vegas Strip, is attractive indeed. Not that Las Vegas is far away: on the contrary, The Lakes is an excellent residential option for people with jobs in and around the Strip. It really is a good value option for entry in to a lifestyle of leisure and luxury that allows residents to pursue commercial and job opportunities in the Las Vegas area.

The realty market of The Lakes is dynamic and you can often find interesting offers in the Multiple Listing Service. Not that they remain available for long, for the demand for the best properties is hot! Watch the listing or establish contact with a reputed realtor, and you could soon be the proud owner of a home in the community which counts Celine Dion amongst its celebrity residents!