With each new community and development, whether single-family housing or the new influx of high-rise condos near the strip, speculators often wonder how close Vegas is to “build out.” The facts show growth will continue, albeit not always as quickly as in the past year or two. Jones confidently proclaims, “This market can absolutely sustain itself and continue growing. Instead of ‘build out’ happening, we are seeing ‘build up’ (alluding to the fabulous new projects such as The Residences at MGM Grand, Turnberry Place, and many more).

There are plenty of reasons to relocate to Vegas, so don’t be scared. Now, if there were only something to do in town. There is a plethora of resources online. As a courtesy, a list has been compiled for you at: www.RelocateLV.com.

Here are four (4) Simple Steps to get you on your way:

Step 1: Do Your Homework. Relocating is a huge undertaking. Regardless of using an agent or not, it is imperative that you do your homework. Know what the market is doing, the trends, listings and statistics. Talk to realtors, read articles, talk to people who moved there, etc.

Step 2: Get Help. You are only as good as your support team, so enlist intelligently. Resources include agents, government offices, online web communities and message boards. (See www.RelocateLV.com for a complete list .)

Step 3: (Recommended) Team with a Good Agent. Having an “expert” with market-specific knowledge and a keen sense of the trends is invaluable. A local agent is a great asset in buying a home. Having someone looking out for your interests, knowing your needs and making a smooth transition can save you tons of time and money. Shop around for a good realtor and make sure you meet them in person to see how they operate. The more specific you can be, the better an agent can help you.

Step 4: Roll the Dice. After reading the trends to the left, you should feel more confident in making the move. But, don’t just take my word for it, research yourself. Remember you don’t win if you don’t play, so roll ‘dem bones!”