[olecapt]

Originally Posted by RedWingsFan

So I suppose you are disagreeing with the Metro Police Department who do feel they are a big problem? They seem to think it's a big problem in the city...

It is reasonably clear that there is gang activity of a troubling sort in Las Vegas. Much of the local homicides are gang related.

Gang episodes are however rare outside of the rougher areas. There is little in the suburban communities. That is why everybody had so much fun with the 311boyz.."gangbangers in the burbs". It really did not fly though...they were not in fact an ongoing criminal enterprise. More a party crew run amok.

[Jringo]

personally I prefer the north - north/west

[lvkewlkid]

could you give us a reason for that?

[tolv1972]

Hi there,
My wife and I are planning to retire to Nevada.
I've been browsing some real estate listings for the Summerlin/Henderson areas.
I'm interested in some prospects near the Legacy Golf Club north of 215 and west of Stephanie; but don't know if it's a very good neighborhood. As retirees, safety is very important for us, as we'll be traveling often, and be away during the summers. Coming from Southern Cal, we can probably afford Summerlin, if it's really worth it. Is it?
Please advise.
Thank you very much in advance.
Tolv

[Muhnay]

MOMARK, you posted in 2006 that prices were dropping like crazy, and for the OP to wait 6 months for outstanding deals no one would of believed. Its 2008, what are the deals like now? Give us an update if you can please.

[airics]

my opinion on prices, under 250k - steady, maybe up a notch, repos about the same price but size of house smaller -- over 250-400 dropping still (less than before but still dropping) -- over 400 still a ways to go, dropping (just my opinion from all the repo emails i get)

[sschultze]

Why North Las Vegas? I heard that it is pretty nice. I'm also about to move out there, so that's why I ask.

Originally Posted by arentol

The replies here are spot-on. I've lived here for 25+ years and have lived in every corner of the valley.

Best spots (not in order of preference):

Henderson/Green Valley (southeast)
Summerlin (west/northwest)
Southwest (south of Charleston, west of Buffalo)
Centennial Hills (northwest: not great and probably a long commute, but some affordable homes in a nice area)
Boulder City
Anthem/Seven Hills: south valley and east of I-15
Mountains Edge/Southern Highlands: south and west of I-15

Avoid:

North Las Vegas
Northeast (e.g. Nellis Blvd, Sunrise Manor)
Central
Downtown
East (Winchester, Paradise)

Vegas areas map: Welcome to mylvn.com

Best of luck!


Arentol -

[airics]

Northwest Las Vegas - Best bang for the buck, hands down....
Summerlin- expensive
Mountains Edge- Lots of foreclosures, LIDS and SIDS
North Las Vegas IS NICE...not the old NorthLasVegas (eg Northtown).. go north of Craig road close to or north of 15.. however road construction is an issue
NorthEast - avoid
Central and Downtown - avoid, however Urban living in downtown is upcoming
I dont know much about the south yet except i hear that there are traffic issues

[altajoe]

I'm glad to see that this thread has updated. I'm beginning to take a look at possible retirement areas.

Here is my scenario:

I'll be looking at buying in the mountains of northern Utah and spending the winters and summers there. So, I'm looking at an easy one day drive to a place to spend my spring and fall. The Las Vegas area fits the bill.


My hot buttons would be:

Safety
Access to high quality health care
Pet friendly (currently have 3 dogs, but can't imagine not having at least 2
Access to I-15 north to cut the trip time
Views - if possible
Good restaurants

As you may have guessed, I'm not familiar at all with Las Vegas. I don't even know if there are communities built up on mountain "benches" that would provide views and hopefully lower temps.

A villa, with management in place would be ideal. A single family home is OK, if I can hire a reliable management company.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

[guinnessjim]

Originally Posted by airics

Northwest Las Vegas - Best bang for the buck, hands down....
Summerlin- expensive
Mountains Edge- Lots of foreclosures, LIDS and SIDS
North Las Vegas IS NICE...not the old NorthLasVegas (eg Northtown).. go north of Craig road close to or north of 15.. however road construction is an issue
NorthEast - avoid
Central and Downtown - avoid, however Urban living in downtown is upcoming
I dont know much about the south yet except i hear that there are traffic issues

i wonder if the people who say to avoid downtown have ever actually spent any time downtown (not in the bars, but in some of the neighborhoods). personally, at this point in my life i wouldn't want to live anywhere else in vegas. i have a short commute to work, i can walk to places i like to play, and i dig my neighborhood and my house. no HOAs, yards, shade....lotsa good stuff. depending on who you are and what you want, downtown living has some serious appeal (IMHO).

in fact, i have a colleague (currently lives down on warm springs) who has started looking around my neighborhood for when her lease is up as she really likes it here also.