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Monday, May 05, 2008

Henderson Real Estate

Henderson, located adjacent to the Las Vegas area, is the second largest city in Nevada. The city combines the hospitality of a small city and excitement of a big town. As a booming area, it is one of the prime communities that play a significant role in the local real estate market. The city features Lake Mead, level desert, Sloan Canyon National Conservation area McCullough Mountains and Black Mountain adds its growing real estate values. The progressively increasing property and appreciation values in the Henderson real estate market have attracted many investors to this area.

Many things make Henderson real estate a good investment option for home buyers. Various corporate offices are located in the city including Ford Credit, Levi Strauss, Ocean Spray Cranberries and many more. Because of the industrial and tourism employment opportunities, the city possesses a stable economy. Many tax advantages are available for Henderson residents who do not have to pay personal income tax, gift tax and corporate tax who also benefit from low property tax rates.

Other factors such as access to various entertainment options, plenty of educational institutions, good weather conditions and low crime rates also contribute to the increasing popularity of the Henderson real estate market. Close proximity to Las Vegas entertainment varieties and the city’s festivals and visual art exhibitions also increases the real estate values in Henderson.

If you are planning to buy real estate in Henderson, there are a lot of attractive options for you. You can choose from home communities, golf course homes, school zones, luxury condos and homes, vacant land. If you prefer retirement communities, you can select from Sun City MacDonald Ranch or Sun City Anthem. Other communities available for real estate investment include Green Valley, Green Valley Ranch, Inspirada, Lake Las Vegas, La Vita, Seven Hills and so on. If you own a property in Henderson, you can find many sale and resale opportunities online. You can easily buy and resell condos or flats with the help of Henderson real estate agents.

Before moving to Henderson, you must be familiar with the city’s regulations. Choosing a right Henderson real estate agent will help you to take right decision. Real estate agents can provide daily updates on various factors that affect real estate values. You can also get photos, maps and other real estate details online.

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Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Henderson Nevada

Henderson Nevada was named as the fastest growing city in America by the U.S. Census. The City of Henderson is recognized as the gateway community into the Las Vegas region. It is separated by mountains and desert from Boulder City and the Lake Mead Recreation Area. As of April 2002, the City of Henderson Nevada's is population was over 207,640. This ranks Henderson as the second largest city in the State of Nevada.

On December 1999, Henderson overtook Reno to become the second largest city in Nevada. Henderson, Nevada forms the southeastern edge of the Las Vegas Valley.

Located just 7 miles from the famous Las Vegas Strip and a mile from beautiful Lake Mead, Henderson is known throughout the nation for its premiere planned residential communities, outstanding parks and recreation facilities, cultural activities and a growing business community. Henderson has claimed a number of national titles in the past years.

The City of Henderson has become one of the nation’s most dynamic communities and in 2006 was named one of the top 20 cities in America by MONEY Magazine’s annual "America’s Best Places to live". The development and a variety of real estate and homes to choose from make Henderson "A Place to Call Home." Housing and construction industries have kept up with growth and a wide variety of homes are available in every size and price range.

Henderson provides an outstanding quality of life that has become synonymous with the City. Henderson is the only full-service city in Southern Nevada. The City has dedicated police, fire and utility services to more efficiently serve its residents.

A favorable tax structure, Henderson has attracted numerous businesses. The Henderson's Economic Development Department continues to connect new businesses with our community. The local Chamber of Commerce has an important role in the economic development of our area.

Henderson also enjoys mild winters with warm, dry summers.

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Thursday, October 11, 2007

Henderson Nevada

The City of Henderson is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. As of 2000 census, there were 175,381 people, and 47,095 families residing in the city. The median income for a household in the city was $55,949, and the median income for a family was $61,176. Males had a median income of $42,263 and only $30,483 for females. It has an average elevation of 1,940 feet and it is ideally situated in the southern rim of the Las Vegas Valley just 7 miles southeast of the famous Las Vegas Strip and minutes away from McCarran International Airport.

A total of 71,428 housing units in Henderson during 2000 census data that represents a 181.2% growth from 25,400 in 1990. Of those housing units, 69,587 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters and 1,841 were located in a rural area. It was about 70.6% as the Homeownership rate in Henderson. The vacancy rate including seasonal lodging is about 6.8%. The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Henderson were built after 1994.

In 2007, Henderson was named one of the top 10 walking cities in America by Prevention Magazine’s annual “The Best Walking Cities” and has become one of the nation’s most dynamic communities. Today, there are lots of progressive business development, new roads and transportation projects, and great recreation services in the entire area. Major corporations are actively based in the area such as Levi Strauss & Company, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Ford Motor Credit, Toyota Financial and many others known for its pro-business environment.

Henderson is a perfect place to conduct business and also a perfect place to raise a family.
Henderson has many master-planned communities, Green Valley being the oldest and largest. Other master-planned communities include Green Valley Ranch, MacDonald Ranch, Seven Hills, Anthem, and Ventana Canyon. A cultural center and museums can be found in the city itself that helps the residents get close-ups on the arts and humanities they need in their life. They also enjoy the area's inviting climate. Many festivals and presentations happen every year that makes Henderson an exciting city to be involved in.

The Clark County School District provides elementary and secondary public education. Henderson is the location for 29 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and nine high schools. Five of the nine high schools are public schools. A tenth public high school, Silverado High School, also serves parts of Henderson but is located in the unincorporated area of Clark County.

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