Moving to LAS
 

I think this may just happen. Looking after the first of the year, 2009. I have been doing a Google search but have come up with not a whole lot of info on the area. I know my friend lives in Summerlin (sp?) and it is near Red Rock and is quite nice.

I looked at apartment finding places, but everything looks the same.

Does anyone out there have a link to a more complete site so I can make a better informed decision?

Thanks in advance.

Here's a thread that may be of interest to you: "Living in Las Vegas - Moving, Relocating, etc." Click here: http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthrea...ght=relocating

Thank you!
 

I'll check it out. Thanks again.

also see
 

this one: http://www.openvegas.com/vegas/forum...splay.php?f=32

As a mom, you may be concerned that Nevada puts little emphasis on education. Nevada consistently rates bottom ten in per-pupil funding, educational achievement and so on. OTOH, Nevada consistently rates top ten in meth use, teenage pregnancy, drop-out rates and so on. Still, wonderful parents raise wonderful children, here. Just know all the facts before making any big decisions.

Then again, you may be a "happy mom" because your children have left the nest.:p

Living in Boulder City has served me well. It's quiet, peaceful and more stable than the Las Vegas valley.

From my understanding Boulder City (established as the home for the Hoover Dam workers) is the only city in NV which does not permit gambling. I think liquor sales were permitted "recently".

Not too worried about K-12 education.
 

My daughter who soon will be 19 is looking at higher education (I hope). She probably will start out at a community college.

I'm looking at all possibilities. I have to get my LSW (social worker) license transferred as well. That will cost a bit over $200.00.

I heard it is very expensive to register a car. Any tricks I should know about that? I lease my car.

I checked out the PODS moving system, a bit over 3k to move me. Yikes!

I would not recommend summerlin unless you are going to work in the immediate area or unless you like a nasty commute.

I've taken community college courses at College of Southern Nevada and have been favorably impressed. Tuition costs are low and scheduling is flexible for working students. Their various locations are convenient, wherever you live.
The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is often hiring social workers, especially now, with the flood of Iraq War veterans.

Yes, it's expensive to register newer cars. To register my one year old truck (pretty bare bones) for its second year is $374. Ouch! The basic registration fee is $38, but additional taxes are based the original MSRP, depreciated a little each year.

So, the trick is to drive an older car. That's not a practical solution for many people, but I'm going back it.

On the plus side, there is no individual state income tax and my property tax is <$500/year. (And it's almost always sunny!)

You're right on. When I was commuting to Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, from Boulder City, the traffic was seldom very heavy. OTOH, I now work one mile from work and love it!

How do they figure out registration on a leased car?
 

Since I lease and do not own?

I think I have 2 more years on the lease.

What about insurance? I currently have Erie and they do not write in Nevada.

Hi. I also lease my car. NVDMV will base the registration fees on the MSRP of the vehicle. My approx $30,000, 2 year old Pontiac was around $360 to register this year.

My insurance is all rolled into one policy so I am not really sure how it breaks down off the top of my head. I can tell you it is fairly expensive. Accidents here are common. Vegas drivers are awufull!

I moved to Vegas 3 years ago. Just recently purchased a house and spent the 2 years prior to that in rental apts in the central west side of the valley. One apt very close to Summerlin and the other in Summerlin. I now live in the Northwest. I love it up there. 25 min commute to The Strip most days. Feel free to PM me if you would like more information.

I moved to Vegas from Fort Wayne, IN, and I grew up in Erie, PA. I love it here!! Mind you, I can't say enough about how much I hate rain, cold weather, snow, and everything that makes a Lake Erie winter so miserable, so I NEVER complain about the heat out here during the summer. Not that it doesn't get cold out here in the winter, but the weather is heavenly compared to the north east!!

Do you know where work will be located after you move? I would recommend living near work, if possible, and if it's not in a generally ghettoriffic part of town. I love my short commute, and my wife HATES her long one, as traffic isn't pretty. On the other hand, if I worked downtown, I'm not sure I'd live there. ;)

Back to the weather--keep in mind when planning your budget that electricity bills can/will skyrocket during the summer when you have to run your A/C. You may want to contact Nevada Power about any potential place you're looking at to see what the average past electricity bill was.

Have you seen this? http://www.streamlinetower.com/

Downtown's new luxury condo. Ogden and the Blvd.

Moving?
 

I've got to wonder what LV's future is with the airlines having so much trouble. I don't think Las Vegas will continue to thrive without the huge tourist influx. I hope I'm wrong but I think LV's on the downward part of the cycle and may not be back for years.:(