I'm Making A New Change...

I recently accepted a position with Covenant Management, and am no longer with Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate.  I will still assist buyers find a property in Las Vegas, but no longer have the time to properly help somebody sell their home.  Sure I can list it, but why do that if I cannot actively serve my client?  I will not be using this site for real estate as much from this point forward.  I will mainly use it for personal stuff, the dogs, and car stories.  See you soon!  

It's St. Patrick's Day! Did You Remember To Wear Blue?

You may be asking:  "Blue?  Don't you mean green?"  I really did mean blue.  The original color associated with Saint Patrick was blue.  The color later turned to green because Saint Patrick is said to have used the Shamrock (a three leafed plant.....not the four leafed clover) as an example when teaching about the Holy Trinity (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in Christian faith) to the pagan Irish (Yes, not many Irish were Catholics at one time.).  Over the years, people started to wear green, shamrock designs, decorated their homes with green ribbons, etc. to celebrate the day.  During the 1798 rebellion, the Irish soldiers also wore full green uniforms on March 17 as a political statement.  

Today, people wear green in many countries during this day.  In Chicago, they even color the river green.  What will I be doing for this holiday?  First, I will meet some of the neighbors of 4118 Demoline Circle, Las Vegas, Nevada where I will be holding an open house from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM today.  Then, I will be going back to the office for more training (I never stop learning about real estate...).  After that, I will follow up with my buyers and sellers before heading out with my fiancee.  On Friday, the celebration will continue with a few friends at the Flogging Molly concert in the Beach at Mandalay Bay.  Then it will culminate on Saturday as I drive my Jeep to support the Desert Wranglers Jeep Club and their sponsor Chapman Jeep of Henderson in the City of Henderson's St. Patrick's Day Parade.  Come check it out if you can on Saturday morning on Water Street.  My Staffordshire Terrier / Vizsla mix, Bradley Destructo and I will be in the black 2006 Jeep Wrangler 65.  We will be near a Jeep pulling a float for the dealership.  I hope to see you at one of these events!  

Open House In Southern Highlands

I will be holding an open house event 4118 Demoline Circle, Las Vegas, Nevada  89141 during the following dates:

• 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 17, 2011
• 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM on Friday, March 18, 2011
• 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 20, 2011

This home is in the Bella Vicenza subdivision in Southern Highlands.  This property is great one story home with an open floor plan in a gated community.  The home has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car garage, vaulted ceiling, French doors, walk-in pantry, formal dining room, a great room with a fireplace, a jet tub in the master bathroom, and 2,311 square feet.

  

Come and check out this home.  If you are ready to sell your home, we can help.  We can help even if you are upside down.  If you want to buy, it's a great time and there are a lot of properties at amazingly low prices.  Search for homes here:  http://www.daleduyan.coldwellbankerwardley.com/

Are You In Danger of Losing Your Home?

You're not alone if you're having trouble paying your mortgage. The housing boom led to a record homeownership rate of nearly 70 percent, but some home owners now face problems making their mortgage payments and can't refinance their loans. 

Mediation Program Aims to Keep Families in Their Homes  The Foreclosure Mediation Program was established as a result of the Assembly Bill 149, passed during the 2009 session of the Nevada Legislature. Its purpose is to address the foreclosure crisis head-on and to help keep Nevada families in their homes. The new law establishes a Foreclosure Mediation Program for owner-occupied residential properties that are subject to foreclosure notices filed on or after July 1, 2009. A homeowner who receives a foreclosure notice may request an opportunity to sit down with the lenders and a trained mediator and explore whether a mutually agreeable resolution. If you feel like you may be in danger of facing foreclosure and need immediate help, contact Dale Duyan Realtor at dale.duyan@gmail.com or 702-403-0797 to find a solution. Data from the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors

Food and More Food

McKay and I treater her parents to Buca di Beppo, Summerlin on Lake Mead Boulevard in Las Vegas last Friday for her mother's birthday.  Like always, the food and staff were great!  If you haven't been to a Buca di Beppo before, you are missing out.  The decor will keep you entertained during your short wait for your food to arrive.  The dishes here are served family style and the portions are huge.  We tried the garlic bread with mozzarella, margarita pizza, fried calamari, chicken parmigiana, linguine fruitti di mare, and cannoli's.  Prices are pretty decent.  If you love Italian food, I highly recommend Buca di Beppo.

Yesterday, McKay surprised me for my birthday to my favorite Las Vegas steakhouse.....Flemmings in Summerlin!  This place cost a little more than normal restaurants, but it is always worth every single penny.  We started off with fried calamari.  They serve one of the best fusion type calamari that I have ever tasted.  She ordered a petite fillet and I ordered a bone-in fillet.  Both were perfect!  We shared the mushrooms, mashed potatoes with Parmesan cheese, and mac and cheese.  We ended the night with a creme brulee.  The staff at Flemmings is always top notch.  I was greeted "Happy Birthday" by the hosted, manager, server, and runner at each time each person first met me.  Then wished a "Happy Birthday" again when I left by the server and again at the door by the manager.  The server also gave me a box that I was not to open until I got home.  Once I got home, I was surprised to find 4 truffles in the box!  These truffles were so good.  They were only the inside soft part with a powder coating.  Mmmmmmm.....

Now is time to get back to work.  I have two meetings today at Coldwell Banker Wardley office in Summerlin, meeting a buyer at one of my listings, and then meeting with a possible new business partner at the Chamber of Commerce at Town Square on Las Vegas Boulevard.  Contact me if you want to sell your Las Vegas or Henderson property today.  If you want to search the available inventory, check out http://www.daleduyan.coldwellbankerwardley.com/.  Thanks!