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Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Home-buying 101: Ticket to Sin City

Mention Las Vegas and an overload of pleasures comes to mind. From the lavish MGM Hotel, expensive casino nights to the glamorous sleep-deprived parties, this is one place where sinful excess is a bliss. It's no surprise then that anyone who's been here leaves his heart at Sin City where he vows to return to one day and perhaps never leave again.

But there's more to Las Vegas than its glitz and glamour. For one, practical house-hunters know that the place also makes for the perfect home to grow their own garden and most especially, raise children.

The key to finding one's dream house in Las Vegas is in doing the legwork. Like in most investments, the first step is research. Surf the net to find out which neighborhood in Las Vegas is the best place to live in. Of course, "best" here is subjective, for what seems like a good community to one may lack a number of good schools to another.

It's best to sort out one's priorities beforehand. Generally, if you're a parent, having a number of quality universities around should be among the top things to consider. Safety is another concern. Find out if the neighborhood you intend to move into offers a secure environment for the family and whether it registers a low crime rate.

If it's any pleasant indication, Las Vegas is a favorite celebrity pit stop too. The fact that meticulous celebs, most owning a vacation house in some posh and upscale neighborhood, live nearby should leaves a trail of assurance that Sin City is among the most in-demand places to buy a home. Who knows, if your finances could afford it, you might be surprised to discover that you're living two houses away from Britney Spears?

But house-shopping, especially in a big city like Las Vegas, is no easy task. The best way to get around the entire realty estate affair is to hire professional help. Get a real estate agent who can provide you expert advice and show you around the best neighborhood and houses in town, then living in Las Vegas should be hassle-free.