@paulpeters911 That's good to know. Definitely don't want to be in a place where it becomes boring or not what you thought it would be. Excited. I'll update after our first year
You can meet celebrities and go to concerts in any city. Plus other cities are bigger with more to offer than just gambling and have better schools and healthcare and job industries like Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, Minneapolis, Orlando, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Indianapolis, Seattle, Denver, Salt Lake City, etc. and I’m 53 years old born and raised in Las Vegas. Lived in Las Vegas my entire life
I love it here! Most of my family lives in North Nevada while I was in Los Angeles. I moved 4 years ago. I used to get colds a lot in Los Angeles. I have been so healthy since I moved here! Three colds in 4 years vs three colds per year! I love, love, love the food options here! I feel blessed to have so many creative chefs opening their restaurants/food trucks and stands here.
I know it's cliche, but there is something to say about the dry heat there. I've lived my entire life in Nebraska. We get ridiculously cold amd snowy in the winter, but also crazy hot and humid in the summer. Although we don't have the heat as long as Las Vegas does, it's still so damn humid and unbearable. We were in Las Vegas at the end of June to see Beatles Love before it closed. It was over 110 F everyday. However it was only about 10% humidity. We did the typical walking everywhere we were going. Yes it was hot, but even the long walk from Horseshoe to Rio wasn't that bad. Glass of water before leaving Horseshoe and another one when we got to Rio. Not really that miserable at all. At home, that same time it was in the high 90s, barely touching 100, but they had 80%-90% humidity. That makes the air so thick and heavy you can't breathe. You can certainly feel the Vegas heat as soon as you step outside, but in humid heat, you can never get away from it. It's sticky and gross. It zaps your energy almost immediately and it's hard to breathe and cool off. After the 4 days we were there, I would definitely take the dry Las Vegas heat over the humid Midwest heat anyday.
Great post! 100% correct on all that you wrote! Humidity super low and it is very bearable, but can be difficult to take if you're out in the direct sunlight. For us the east coast humidity was sticky and uncomfortable too!!! :)
Don't forget, we don't worry about yucky humidity, storms, bugs, road conditions from the weather, no toll roads and bridges, no metered parking (other than downtown), minimal traffic issues compared to other major cities (we don't sit in an hr of traffic like L.A.) The majority of the valley is cleaner and minimal graffiti compared to other cities. Yea sure our care insurance rates can be high but wow we save on so many other things though.
Nope not like they do out in Oklahoma, Texas ,Florida, etc we don't have June bugs, cicadas, crickets etc. So on a rare occasion we get the grasshoppers that's no big deal, and other than that in 30 years I think I've seen less than five roaches in my house, maybe one scorpion a year , maybe 1 spider a year, by my house, and maybe one cricket, on my side of town I've never even seen a mosquito even though I keep hearing about them out here. Yes if you go out in the actual desert you will see some more wildlife and snakes etc but either way any bugs or pests are far far less than I've ever seen before when I used to live in Oklahoma.
For those of you, like me, prefer some chillier weather or who just hate extreme heat, it's not really bad outside of summer. And from mid-fall through mid-spring it's hoodie and jean temperatures once the sun goes down.
The average home price here is almost 500k. Vegas is no longer the "affordable" place it was. Also, our auto insurance is in the top 5 highest in the US.
Auto insurance has always been high here due to the lax enforcement of drunk drivers. While half million is near average for the price of a home, you can still find homes in the 300K range, there are plenty of them! They might not be here in Summerlin, they may not have a pool or four bedrooms but they are around. The far North West and North Las Vegas probably have the cheapest homes in the whole area.
@kennixox262 Our auto insurance rates are high because of the many ambulance chasing lawyers. Not because metro is not doing their jobs. Good luck with that 300k home in a decent neighborhood.
Insurance is high because there are so many uninsured drivers in Vegas that insurance companies are pulling their coverage from Clark County causing less competition. It's one of the more likely cities to get in an accident, not be at fault, and have to pay for everything because the at fault driver isn't covered.
@@surfnhood How true, a then brand new, less than 3,000 miles 911 totaled by a guy in a pick up, three days shy of his 18th birthday, was drunk/high, revoked driving license and no insurance. We sued, won and collected. Another time, Christmas eve a woman pulling out of a parking lot attempting to make a left hand turn was looking right as she suddenly pulled out in front of me. The auto-crash braking helped a lot but totaled my car and her's. Naturally, she was a fault, and the bare minimum of insurance coverage. That cost me over $30,000 out of pocket to replace the car. Unrelated, a rock ding last summer in the drivers door, a big ding, that cost me out of pocket over $3,000. I only make claims when it is a huge loss. Still, a lot of drunks in Las Vegas, lack of coverage and a lot of cars without license plates or the window sticker in the front window.
Vegas is really cool. I lived there for 12 years and it was awesome. I moved to newport Beach in 2017 and It's expensive. But there's no place like CA. I guess it just depends on the person. Vegas and CA, both awesome.
Newport is AWESOME but super costly. We wish we could live there but in a house which is at least a million dollars or 2 or 5! We visit often....even last week, to escape the 115 temps. LOVE NEWPORT BEACH and HUNTINGTON! Sand is better at Newport though! :)
@@RoseanneSeason7 Haha. Just saw the new Barstool Pizza review and the pizzaiolo had a shirt reading "Live Free and Die Full". He certainly hasn't missed a meal in a while.
In Washington we don’t have food or state tax but real estate taxes are high especially in Seattle where Unfortunately home prices are too high even in close by suburbs! If you’re not making bank you also can’t afford to go to the main entertainment, sporting events or the Arts. 😢
I remember watching your videos over 5 years ago when I was still living in São Paulo (Brazil) prior to deciding to move here. Your channel is outstanding my man! Keep up the great work. P.S. I love Vegas and I’m grateful everyday that I get to live here. Your channel helped me make that decision and I’m grateful to you as well for that.
visited Vegas probably 20 years ago and was playing black jack at like 2 a.m. and had change of dealer --dealer came in and said "it's snowing" the 3/4 people sitting at the table (and I) all got up walked outside looked at the snow and came back in to play some more-lol-it was all gone by noon the next day
Oh ok I didn't know you are a licensed real estate agent. Been subsctibed to you for about 8 or 9 years . Wow time is flying and now we are preparing to move to Las vegas area from the south. GREAT CONTENT BRO
@@2GoodLookin My list of great things about Henderson is really long, but here are a few of them...1. It is hot, but I LOVE the weather, and I'm really looking forward to winter! 2. It's very clean, the crime rate is low, and there aren't any homeless camps anywhere near my neighborhood. I feel very safe. 3. There are hiking/biking trails everywhere, both paved and unpaved. They even have paved rail-trails. 4. I love palm trees and palo verde trees. They are everywhere. 5. I really love the wide streets with no potholes. 6. Restaurants galore! Both fast food and sit down. 7. Everything is close to home, like Costco, Home Depot, Walmart, etc, and Amazon has same day delivery. I could go on and on and on...
Great video, I visited from Ireland and I can confirm that las vegas airport was a breeze to pass through. Most efficient I've seen. Thanks for all the travel tips, it made the trip even better
Great video, after visiting last week I’m considering moving here now. The super heat was awesome tbh. I loved it. It was pretty cool walking by you in the mirage.
Comparison Nevada to Minnesota: 1 Weather: Nevada wins except for low humidity. Las Vegas freezing temperatures are colder than the same temperature in MN.. but no to low snow. 2 No State Income tax, Nevada wins. State Sales taxes are practically the same though MN doesn’t tax clothing sales. 3 Low property tax. Nevada wins but Context is Needed. The percentage rate is 4th lowest, but the Annual average rate is 15th lowest, because houses are higher in value. Average for Nevada is $435,000 with annual rate of $2800, vs MN at $335,000 and $3800. Higher home price means your going to pay high amounts of money.. but still a savings. 4 No Grocery sales tax. TIE MN also doesn’t tax groceries (exceptions include candy) 5 Business friendly. Nevada wins. MN is business friendly as well, but items like property taxes turn businesses off. 6 Career Opportunities. TIE - MN and NV both have jobs not getting filled, plenty of jobs available. 7 Travel Options. MN may win. Minneapolis has an international hub airport. I don’t know if you can fly from Europe directly to Las Vegas or if Customs is handled in another city first. Minneapolis/St Paul International has Customs on site. Travel to other states and Canada is just as easy. 8 Cost of Living. TIE 9 Best of Both Worlds. Nevada wins only because Nevada has gotten more diverse in things to do. Minnesota has longer history. 10 Entertainment/Amenities. Nevada wins hands down. Las Vegas has become more diverse in things to do in the last 30 years. 30 years ago MN won with the non-casino items. 11 Local Discounts. Nevada wins, MN doesn’t treat locals any different. 12 Unique Lifestyle. No winner. Everywhere has something unique to living there. Depends on your personal outlook/desires. 13 Culture. No winner. Minnesota has been catching up to NV, legalized prostitution in Pahrump may be the only difference. Cultural differences depends on the individual’s perspective. Overall Nevada wins.
Oh Las Vegas 💃💃💃💃💃 on weekends as far as the eye can see. There are hurds of "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" Bachelorette groups huddled around the local watering holes. It's like they migrate here during wedding season. What a Great place 👍
Thanks for a wonderful video. We also moved to the area from San Diego and we love it here. The summer weather is hot but not like humid places in mid west and Florida area. We don’t get hurricanes and tornadoes. But I think you could also mention to the viewers about the new adventures with Hollywood studios company’s are going to build here also. So for people looking for work opportunities that is another thing to attract artists/actors and filmmakers Vegas is allot more than just gambling
I have lived in Vegas for 25+ years, agree with everything in this video. It is a great town, though not for everyone. I could say so much. One thing you said that I want to add to. The Airport is sooo convenient. I lived in the Henderson area, it is a 15 minute drive to Harry Reid Airport. My work had me travel quite a bit, I could roll out of bed at 5:00 AM and be on a 6:30 flight consistently without any issue. Added bonus, my house is nowhere near the flight path, it is a very quiet suburban community. Added bonus: I am 10 - 15 minutes from the center of the strip depending on traffic. Summerlin (opposite side of town) is far less convenient to the Airport, but it is a bit more upscale and has more amenities. Since you are a Real Estate guy, how about a video on the different neighborhoods in Vegas? I'll be you'd get a lot of views.
I’m 53 years old and I’m born and raised in Las Vegas. I’ve lived in Las Vegas for 53 years and Las Vegas has changed for the worse. The neighborhoods that used to be gems are now trash. Too many transplants, Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas super overpriced houses with no backyards , Overcrowded, Poor healthcare, CCSD is a joke. The School are overcrowded. The university system in Nevada is a joke. No matter what lies people tell you about Las Vegas the only industry in Las Vegas is hospitality/tourism/gambling/casino. That’s it .
Great Video!!! Jacob have ever considered doing a video on visitors from out of town, during the weekday, I fly in from Phoenix on Monday-Thursday package deal on Priceline/Expedia, Airline Tickets are $.35 cents, "Yes 35 cents each way" plus taxes which is about $17 dollars, stay at Linq/Flamingo/Harrah's for a total of 220-250 per person package deal, you get better deals during week plus less crowds!!!! Have not checked out flights from LA/San Francisco/San Diego/Denver/Salt Lake City, but I am sure you would probably get same airline fee of cheap cheap, must be a kick back from Hotels?
I plan to relocate to Vegas within a year. My credit score is almost at 800 so I just need to get my drivers license and I'm straight. I also know Vegas backwards and forwards so it won't be a problem for me.
I agree, Vegas' airport is one of best and most efficient airports in the world! I've traveled worldwide and there are some crappy airports, I'm looking at you Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. 😂
Im a truck driver and i love to do my grocery shopping here. I would love to move there but I would waste money on rent for being home 2-3 times a month. Jobs are tough unless your in healthcare or mechanic. Don’t move if you have a gambling addiction or low demand job.
Same in Texas. It's almost 10pm right now and still in the high 90s. In fact, year round, Las Vegas averages 9-12 degrees COOLER than northern Dallas. Every time the temps hit 100 Deg, it's only 90-something in LV.
I’ve been living here since the 90’s. That was the time to relocate. Now I’m looking to get out. Crime has exploded here. Traffic has gotten really bad, as well. Electric has gotten really high in the summer. We have no state income tax, but our car registration is very high. Buy an expensive car, and you are paying a high fee to the state every year. Groceries are very high as well. The master planned communities are very crowded. If you like living very close to neighbors, this is the place. Many people aren’t friendly, because people come and go constantly!
One more comment. Jacob, I wish you could have experienced life in Vegas in the early 90's. It was smaller, more perks for locals and far less crowded. Lake Mead was full to the point where it nearly overflowed. Sorry, I know I sound like an old guy, forgive me!
NYC now 90 degrees & 85% humidity. Vegas might be 115 but 4% humidity the other day! = Low humidity better. Real Estate tax on $ 500,000 house in N.J. or Westchester N.Y. $14,000 - $18,000 year!!!
I am a big libertarian myself and love Nevada for its laws in the sense of “live and let live”. Make your own choices and suffer or benefit from the consequences of those choices. Government should not control your choices or the consequences of your choices. Own it yourself and learn to make better decisions from mistakes.
Same here. Pretty libertarian minded so the live and let live culture and low taxes/regulations are all huge pluses for me, plus I'm sure lots of like-minded people have relocated there for those same reasons. I've even considered New Hampshire but there's just much going on up there for a young guy who is trying to move up in my career. Maybe when I want a family and kids, but for now and the next decade or so, I don't see why not Vegas
It’s great as long as you like breathing the same recycled air for 6 months as it’s incapable of any rain which is a health and sanitation issue. The summer heat is absolutely horrific and getting worse
I do not believe essential groceries are taxed [edit: in any state] (unless it's hot/cooked, then it's taxed) but LV is still lower than some SoCal places, 10%+ in some cities (e.g. Long Beach, CA) Just moved here mid-June from SoCal, liking it a lot. Used to visit at least once a year, now a resident. Rent is definitely cheaper, but as others have pointed out, auto insurance surprised me.
I moved here 18 months ago, originally from Los Angeles/ South Bay. GREAT deal on my home, no mortgage payment, tons of things to do, etc... Also, inside my home is 72 degrees all day long, and I walk at night. Heat is no big deal
Electricity is cheap....less than .15KWH. No "base allotment" and tiered up as in CA. The Vegas Monorail will sell locals a card with 20 rides, valid for one year, for $20!
Live in Vegas off and on you gotta have a financial plan thats it does it have flaws yes even Hawaii does just get financially stable you should be good👍 🎰🎲
I agree with the airport comment, overall it is a really smooth operation. My only complaint, TSA took my coffee away that I purchased in the airport. Sheesh
gave thought to moving out there a bit ago, but checked jobs in my field (health care) and pay rates were the same if not lower...if that ever changes I would seriously consider moving
My parents live in Henderson, NV. but they go to California which they are from for their medical appointments because they are insured under Kaiser which has no services in Nevada.
Forgot to mention the summer activity of running from one AC to another. And the $250 AC bill. And if you want to get out of the city it's a 4 hour drive in any direction. It really is an island out here but at least the food is good.
What blows me away about Vegas is that it gets massive amounts of sunshine and solar could be used to solve virtually all the energy needs for that city instead of depending on outside sources. Hell, even Idaho has more solar generation than Vegas does. When you look at the massive amount of homes there there is virtually no solar when people could power their homes for practically nothing.
I think you've mentioned it before but when people talk about the only legal prostitution being in those counties, "escorting" is legal if you pay someone for their time and go do whatever you want in your own privacy that is no one's business
I was jumped by a gang and shot at in the Craig Ranch Regional Park walking through it on the way home from school. If you arent from Las vegas and youre looking to move there just move to summerlin or henderson. STAY AWAY from the center and north las vegas
Highlands Ranch does not have an HOA. It is a LMC = Landscape Maintenance Corporation. Our LMC takes care of all common area landscape maintenance. Cost is $190.00 every six months. Too many realtors do not know what a particular neighborhood has. Too many realtors do not know the difference between a HOA and LMC.
The biggest issue about Las Vegas is the lack of identity. Vegas has rebranded itself several different times and is currently doing it again. Vegas is the equivalent of going to Epcot instead of traveling abroad. The majority of restaurants are copycat establishments made famous by other places, landmarks in Vegas are literal replicas of other city landmarks, and now it's trying to rebrand as a sports town eliminating hotels that make the town unique. The weather is miserable during the summer. No renter protection. Vegas has been making headlines for outrageous rent increases that are forcing long-term residents to relocate. I would like for you to make a video that goes into detail about food and businesses that are unique to Vegas and can't be found anywhere else.
Hey Jacob, love your videos 👍👍👍 and I m also subscribed to Laci’s channel… who knows … may be one day 😊… how long does it take to adjust to the dry air? Coming from living by the ocean all I’m able to handle are 5-7 days … don’t know if people who moved to LV from high humidity areas are able to adjust
only 3 hours? Takes us 4 and a half. We don't drive faster than 80mph anymore due to more law enforcement near NV and CA borders. Speeding tickets may only appear to be $70, but if they include points on your ticket, your car insurance rates will SKY ROCKET! Be safe out there! :)
Hi love your vids do not know that I have seen all of them but then i live here but they are great to send to friends and family!! Have you ever taped a vid of why the city after all these years of growth has no rapid transit system ?? It should have been started years ago when the city started to grow. Technology for rapid transit has grown with the time some amazing options are just right for here .
@@marc-ow7jxmaybe where you live? It’s so funny how people try to make insane blanket statements like this. Why are you guys so desperate to convince people not to move to Las Vegas?
Nice video -- enjoyed your perspective. But I had to laugh when you referred to California as "anti-business." Yes, it's unquestionably a more regulatory state than Nevada -- in some ways that's good (protections for employees, for example), and in some ways it is too burdensome on business owners. But "anti-business" is laughably wrong. A huge array of the most successful enterprises in the history of world were started in -- and still operate in -- California. California's economy dwarfs that of most *countries* in the world, including India, the U.K., and France. No "anti-business" state could have such an incredible record of wildly successful businesses and economic growth. There's the stereotype -- and then there's the underlying reality.
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@ch-yq5yn I moved here in July 2020, found a single story, I now have a 150,000 of equity in a nice northwest neighborhood of vegas..😊
@@challenger70fan Good timing!
I like da 24 hour lifestyle u wanna grocery shop at 3am I like dat
I moved here 12 years ago. Loving every moment. Never bored . Love the concerts, meeting celebrities, and doing some red carpets.
Same here
@paulpeters911 That's good to know. Definitely don't want to be in a place where it becomes boring or not what you thought it would be. Excited. I'll update after our first year
You can meet celebrities and go to concerts in any city. Plus other cities are bigger with more to offer than just gambling and have better schools and healthcare and job industries like Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, Minneapolis, Orlando, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Indianapolis, Seattle, Denver, Salt Lake City, etc. and I’m 53 years old born and raised in Las Vegas. Lived in Las Vegas my entire life
I love Las Vegas for so many reasons but the heat just killed. It’s one of my favorite travel destinations.
I love it here! Most of my family lives in North Nevada while I was in Los Angeles. I moved 4 years ago. I used to get colds a lot in Los Angeles. I have been so healthy since I moved here! Three colds in 4 years vs three colds per year! I love, love, love the food options here! I feel blessed to have so many creative chefs opening their restaurants/food trucks and stands here.
MOVE BACK!
The thing I like about Nevada is that when you drive out of town, you're out of town.
Much love for you Jacaob 💙🧡🔥
I know it's cliche, but there is something to say about the dry heat there. I've lived my entire life in Nebraska. We get ridiculously cold amd snowy in the winter, but also crazy hot and humid in the summer. Although we don't have the heat as long as Las Vegas does, it's still so damn humid and unbearable. We were in Las Vegas at the end of June to see Beatles Love before it closed. It was over 110 F everyday. However it was only about 10% humidity. We did the typical walking everywhere we were going. Yes it was hot, but even the long walk from Horseshoe to Rio wasn't that bad. Glass of water before leaving Horseshoe and another one when we got to Rio. Not really that miserable at all. At home, that same time it was in the high 90s, barely touching 100, but they had 80%-90% humidity. That makes the air so thick and heavy you can't breathe. You can certainly feel the Vegas heat as soon as you step outside, but in humid heat, you can never get away from it. It's sticky and gross. It zaps your energy almost immediately and it's hard to breathe and cool off. After the 4 days we were there, I would definitely take the dry Las Vegas heat over the humid Midwest heat anyday.
Great post! 100% correct on all that you wrote! Humidity super low and it is very bearable, but can be difficult to take if you're out in the direct sunlight. For us the east coast humidity was sticky and uncomfortable too!!! :)
Don't forget, we don't worry about yucky humidity, storms, bugs, road conditions from the weather, no toll roads and bridges, no metered parking (other than downtown), minimal traffic issues compared to other major cities (we don't sit in an hr of traffic like L.A.) The majority of the valley is cleaner and minimal graffiti compared to other cities. Yea sure our care insurance rates can be high but wow we save on so many other things though.
What? We have bugs. You must be blind.
Nope not like they do out in Oklahoma, Texas ,Florida, etc we don't have June bugs, cicadas, crickets etc. So on a rare occasion we get the grasshoppers that's no big deal, and other than that in 30 years I think I've seen less than five roaches in my house, maybe one scorpion a year , maybe 1 spider a year, by my house, and maybe one cricket, on my side of town I've never even seen a mosquito even though I keep hearing about them out here. Yes if you go out in the actual desert you will see some more wildlife and snakes etc but either way any bugs or pests are far far less than I've ever seen before when I used to live in Oklahoma.
And the traffic is garbage 25 minute drive can easily be turned into 50 to an 1hr drive
For those of you, like me, prefer some chillier weather or who just hate extreme heat, it's not really bad outside of summer. And from mid-fall through mid-spring it's hoodie and jean temperatures once the sun goes down.
I lived there in the late 90s and loved it.
The average home price here is almost 500k. Vegas is no longer the "affordable" place it was. Also, our auto insurance is in the top 5 highest in the US.
Auto insurance has always been high here due to the lax enforcement of drunk drivers. While half million is near average for the price of a home, you can still find homes in the 300K range, there are plenty of them! They might not be here in Summerlin, they may not have a pool or four bedrooms but they are around. The far North West and North Las Vegas probably have the cheapest homes in the whole area.
@kennixox262 Our auto insurance rates are high because of the many ambulance chasing lawyers. Not because metro is not doing their jobs. Good luck with that 300k home in a decent neighborhood.
@@glenn71144 They are called "Bus Bench Lawyers" for a reason. Nevada still and Las Vegas in particular have lax drunk driving laws.
Insurance is high because there are so many uninsured drivers in Vegas that insurance companies are pulling their coverage from Clark County causing less competition. It's one of the more likely cities to get in an accident, not be at fault, and have to pay for everything because the at fault driver isn't covered.
@@surfnhood How true, a then brand new, less than 3,000 miles 911 totaled by a guy in a pick up, three days shy of his 18th birthday, was drunk/high, revoked driving license and no insurance. We sued, won and collected. Another time, Christmas eve a woman pulling out of a parking lot attempting to make a left hand turn was looking right as she suddenly pulled out in front of me. The auto-crash braking helped a lot but totaled my car and her's. Naturally, she was a fault, and the bare minimum of insurance coverage. That cost me over $30,000 out of pocket to replace the car. Unrelated, a rock ding last summer in the drivers door, a big ding, that cost me out of pocket over $3,000. I only make claims when it is a huge loss. Still, a lot of drunks in Las Vegas, lack of coverage and a lot of cars without license plates or the window sticker in the front window.
Vegas is really cool. I lived there for 12 years and it was awesome. I moved to newport Beach in 2017 and It's expensive. But there's no place like CA.
I guess it just depends on the person. Vegas and CA, both awesome.
I agree, both awesome and it comes down to what you prefer.
Newport is AWESOME but super costly. We wish we could live there but in a house which is at least a million dollars or 2 or 5! We visit often....even last week, to escape the 115 temps. LOVE NEWPORT BEACH and HUNTINGTON! Sand is better at Newport though! :)
There should never be a tax for groceries anywhere.
There isn't in New Hampshire. The live free or die state
Or you could just support the FAIRTAX which would give you a prebate back every month for those taxes
@@RoseanneSeason7 Haha. Just saw the new Barstool Pizza review and the pizzaiolo had a shirt reading "Live Free and Die Full". He certainly hasn't missed a meal in a while.
In Washington we don’t have food or state tax but real estate taxes are high especially in Seattle where Unfortunately home prices are too high even in close by suburbs! If you’re not making bank you also can’t afford to go to the main entertainment, sporting events or the Arts. 😢
@@carole_beastmode Lol, I'm in Renton.
All I can say is, my job allows me to choose where I live. I choose to live here over anywhere else. Best place to live.
Hooker? 😂😂 jk
For now😂😂😂.
What job
Great video Jacob.... thats for this great video. Seriously considering moving out there!
Thank you Tommy! Glad the video helped
This might be one of your top ten videos ever.
I remember watching your videos over 5 years ago when I was still living in São Paulo (Brazil) prior to deciding to move here. Your channel is outstanding my man! Keep up the great work.
P.S. I love Vegas and I’m grateful everyday that I get to live here. Your channel helped me make that decision and I’m grateful to you as well for that.
We just moved to mountains edge about 3 weeks ago and love it!
That's a nice area. New Construction.
you should leave
visited Vegas probably 20 years ago and was playing black jack at like 2 a.m. and had change of dealer --dealer came in and said "it's snowing" the 3/4 people sitting at the table (and I) all got up walked outside looked at the snow and came back in to play some more-lol-it was all gone by noon the next day
Heck of a memory lol glad you shared
Oh ok I didn't know you are a licensed real estate agent. Been subsctibed to you for about 8 or 9 years . Wow time is flying and now we are preparing to move to Las vegas area from the south. GREAT CONTENT BRO
I think he got licensed recently.
@@Canuck1000 no he's been doing it for a while. He's done showings in the past.
I just moved to Henderson last month, and it is awesome!!
Glad to hear you're loving it here!
Henderson is horrible. Please move to somewhere welcoming like Mississippi.
What is so awesome about it?
@@2GoodLookin My list of great things about Henderson is really long, but here are a few of them...1. It is hot, but I LOVE the weather, and I'm really looking forward to winter! 2. It's very clean, the crime rate is low, and there aren't any homeless camps anywhere near my neighborhood. I feel very safe. 3. There are hiking/biking trails everywhere, both paved and unpaved. They even have paved rail-trails. 4. I love palm trees and palo verde trees. They are everywhere. 5. I really love the wide streets with no potholes. 6. Restaurants galore! Both fast food and sit down. 7. Everything is close to home, like Costco, Home Depot, Walmart, etc, and Amazon has same day delivery. I could go on and on and on...
@@returnedfrompanama Good for you but your neighborhood is the whole city of Las Vegas and Henderson? Wow that's a big neighborhood.
Great video, I visited from Ireland and I can confirm that las vegas airport was a breeze to pass through. Most efficient I've seen. Thanks for all the travel tips, it made the trip even better
Great Video Jacob! Laci is awesome working with her 💜
Thank you! Glad to hear it!
Great video, after visiting last week I’m considering moving here now. The super heat was awesome tbh. I loved it. It was pretty cool walking by you in the mirage.
I live here and he’s spot on
Comparison Nevada to Minnesota:
1 Weather: Nevada wins except for low humidity. Las Vegas freezing temperatures are colder than the same temperature in MN.. but no to low snow.
2 No State Income tax, Nevada wins. State Sales taxes are practically the same though MN doesn’t tax clothing sales.
3 Low property tax. Nevada wins but Context is Needed. The percentage rate is 4th lowest, but the Annual average rate is 15th lowest, because houses are higher in value. Average for Nevada is $435,000 with annual rate of $2800, vs MN at $335,000 and $3800. Higher home price means your going to pay high amounts of money.. but still a savings.
4 No Grocery sales tax. TIE MN also doesn’t tax groceries (exceptions include candy)
5 Business friendly. Nevada wins. MN is business friendly as well, but items like property taxes turn businesses off.
6 Career Opportunities. TIE - MN and NV both have jobs not getting filled, plenty of jobs available.
7 Travel Options. MN may win. Minneapolis has an international hub airport. I don’t know if you can fly from Europe directly to Las Vegas or if Customs is handled in another city first. Minneapolis/St Paul International has Customs on site. Travel to other states and Canada is just as easy.
8 Cost of Living. TIE
9 Best of Both Worlds. Nevada wins only because Nevada has gotten more diverse in things to do. Minnesota has longer history.
10 Entertainment/Amenities. Nevada wins hands down. Las Vegas has become more diverse in things to do in the last 30 years. 30 years ago MN won with the non-casino items.
11 Local Discounts. Nevada wins, MN doesn’t treat locals any different.
12 Unique Lifestyle. No winner. Everywhere has something unique to living there. Depends on your personal outlook/desires.
13 Culture. No winner. Minnesota has been catching up to NV, legalized prostitution in Pahrump may be the only difference. Cultural differences depends on the individual’s perspective.
Overall Nevada wins.
Oh Las Vegas 💃💃💃💃💃 on weekends as far as the eye can see. There are hurds of "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" Bachelorette groups huddled around the local watering holes. It's like they migrate here during wedding season. What a Great place 👍
Yo seek psychiatric help
I am Canadian and I like the weather here because it’s not warm all the time and we get rain and lots of snow
My type of style 🌄🌇🧡🔥🌞
all d "no tax talk" is just moved to other items.. "no sales tax" is negated.. high electricity bills, high healthcare, no jobs..
Thanks for a wonderful video. We also moved to the area from San Diego and we love it here. The summer weather is hot but not like humid places in mid west and Florida area. We don’t get hurricanes and tornadoes. But I think you could also mention to the viewers about the new adventures with Hollywood studios company’s are going to build here also. So for people looking for work opportunities that is another thing to attract artists/actors and filmmakers
Vegas is allot more than just gambling
I have lived in Vegas for 25+ years, agree with everything in this video. It is a great town, though not for everyone. I could say so much. One thing you said that I want to add to. The Airport is sooo convenient. I lived in the Henderson area, it is a 15 minute drive to Harry Reid Airport. My work had me travel quite a bit, I could roll out of bed at 5:00 AM and be on a 6:30 flight consistently without any issue. Added bonus, my house is nowhere near the flight path, it is a very quiet suburban community. Added bonus: I am 10 - 15 minutes from the center of the strip depending on traffic. Summerlin (opposite side of town) is far less convenient to the Airport, but it is a bit more upscale and has more amenities. Since you are a Real Estate guy, how about a video on the different neighborhoods in Vegas? I'll be you'd get a lot of views.
I agree, yes, please, on the other areas!!!
I’m 53 years old and I’m born and raised in Las Vegas. I’ve lived in Las Vegas for 53 years and Las Vegas has changed for the worse. The neighborhoods that used to be gems are now trash. Too many transplants, Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas super overpriced houses with no backyards , Overcrowded, Poor healthcare, CCSD is a joke. The School are overcrowded. The university system in Nevada is a joke. No matter what lies people tell you about Las Vegas the only industry in Las Vegas is hospitality/tourism/gambling/casino. That’s it .
We been living Las Vegas for over 43 years, no place like it. We love it! Great report.
Glad to hear it Mimi! You're definitely right!
Great Video!!! Jacob have ever considered doing a video on visitors from out of town, during the weekday, I fly in from Phoenix on Monday-Thursday package deal on Priceline/Expedia, Airline Tickets are $.35 cents, "Yes 35 cents each way" plus taxes which is about $17 dollars, stay at Linq/Flamingo/Harrah's for a total of 220-250 per person package deal, you get better deals during week plus less crowds!!!! Have not checked out flights from LA/San Francisco/San Diego/Denver/Salt Lake City, but I am sure you would probably get same airline fee of cheap cheap, must be a kick back from Hotels?
I plan to relocate to Vegas within a year. My credit score is almost at 800 so I just need to get my drivers license and I'm straight. I also know Vegas backwards and forwards so it won't be a problem for me.
I agree, Vegas' airport is one of best and most efficient airports in the world! I've traveled worldwide and there are some crappy airports, I'm looking at you Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. 😂
This is how you do vloging, amazing work Jacob, 🎥
I follow you as well as @livinglasvegas. Both of you have such great advice and are the most knowledgeable RE agents in LV. Great video 👍🏽.
Moved to Henderson 7 years ago. Your videos were a key reason why we felt so comfortable moving here. Many thanks!
You're welcome Joel! Thank you for being so supportive for this many years
So much crime. Green Valley. Henderson
Bro, good to see you the other day! Met a shirtless Jacob after a workout on Fri morning outside the Fontainbleu. Nice to meet you brother HUA
Very nice chat Jacob. Thanks
Gambling addiction is a big problem in Las Vegas- If you dont gamble its a great place
I Love Vegas..My parents have lived in Vegas for over 30 years..I will move there soon🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
No please don’t we’re full.
This is why I moved here a couple of years ago. I didn't think I would get used to the hot weather, it doesn't bother me at all.
I love Las Vegas!! All the benefits of New York without the crime. Great vid!! Thanks!!
Im a truck driver and i love to do my grocery shopping here. I would love to move there but I would waste money on rent for being home 2-3 times a month. Jobs are tough unless your in healthcare or mechanic. Don’t move if you have a gambling addiction or low demand job.
100% SPOT ON. Great REAL/ REALITY post sir!!
Great video thanks
Bro said " the heat is tolerable when the sun goes down" LMAO its still 103 degrees at 11pm Jacob....
Yeah, he's tripping about that part. I went during July a decade back and at 22:00, it's was 100 degrees.
Same in Texas. It's almost 10pm right now and still in the high 90s. In fact, year round, Las Vegas averages 9-12 degrees COOLER than northern Dallas. Every time the temps hit 100 Deg, it's only 90-something in LV.
Very informative.
Thanks
You're welcome!
I’ve been living here since the 90’s. That was the time to relocate. Now I’m looking to get out. Crime has exploded here. Traffic has gotten really bad, as well. Electric has gotten really high in the summer. We have no state income tax, but our car registration is very high. Buy an expensive car, and you are paying a high fee to the state every year. Groceries are very high as well. The master planned communities are very crowded. If you like living very close to neighbors, this is the place. Many people aren’t friendly, because people come and go constantly!
@@mariadaquila7587 True points you speak! Ying/Yang
I have bad news for you, crime is up in every major city after the 2020 riots.
Crime is high everywhere. When you fond a place that is not let us all know.
@@atxchaser 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Moved from California to vegas in the early 2000’s and then shtf during covid and moved to rural midwest. Couldnt be happier.. cheap, clean, no crime
Thank you Jacob for the video we have been thinking about leaving SoCal, Stay safe..
One more comment. Jacob, I wish you could have experienced life in Vegas in the early 90's. It was smaller, more perks for locals and far less crowded. Lake Mead was full to the point where it nearly overflowed. Sorry, I know I sound like an old guy, forgive me!
your correct VEGAS IS A DUMP NOW!
@@marc-ow7jx Disagree. Vegas is still a great town, just not as nice as it was.
I wish I could have seen it then! I was a bit too young to be here on my own in the 90s lol
NYC now 90 degrees & 85% humidity. Vegas might be 115 but 4% humidity the other day! = Low humidity better. Real Estate tax on $ 500,000 house in N.J. or Westchester N.Y. $14,000 - $18,000 year!!!
On my last trip I won’t lie I was tempted to move there but with the heat ya’ll have in the summer I might have to pass on that!
Been following this channel since 2015, meant to move to try out but still haven't, love to visit yearly...
I am a big libertarian myself and love Nevada for its laws in the sense of “live and let live”. Make your own choices and suffer or benefit from the consequences of those choices. Government should not control your choices or the consequences of your choices. Own it yourself and learn to make better decisions from mistakes.
Same here. Pretty libertarian minded so the live and let live culture and low taxes/regulations are all huge pluses for me, plus I'm sure lots of like-minded people have relocated there for those same reasons. I've even considered New Hampshire but there's just much going on up there for a young guy who is trying to move up in my career. Maybe when I want a family and kids, but for now and the next decade or so, I don't see why not Vegas
Glad you did a video and showed off Craig ranch park really good area that people don’t think about. We bought a house close by.
It’s great as long as you like breathing the same recycled air for 6 months as it’s incapable of any rain which is a health and sanitation issue. The summer heat is absolutely horrific and getting worse
I do not believe essential groceries are taxed [edit: in any state] (unless it's hot/cooked, then it's taxed) but LV is still lower than some SoCal places, 10%+ in some cities (e.g. Long Beach, CA)
Just moved here mid-June from SoCal, liking it a lot. Used to visit at least once a year, now a resident. Rent is definitely cheaper, but as others have pointed out, auto insurance surprised me.
I moved here 18 months ago, originally from Los Angeles/ South Bay. GREAT deal on my home, no mortgage payment, tons of things to do, etc... Also, inside my home is 72 degrees all day long, and I walk at night. Heat is no big deal
NO mortgage? i'd take that too..
Great video thanks I will be staying at the luxer hotel in August when I come to las vegas in August
I wish I could...I'm stuck in rainy Florida...I hate wet season.
Thanks Jacob💙
Like the summer a lot more than winter.
Electricity is cheap....less than .15KWH. No "base allotment" and tiered up as in CA. The Vegas Monorail will sell locals a card with 20 rides, valid for one year, for $20!
Live in Vegas off and on you gotta have a financial plan thats it does it have flaws yes even Hawaii does just get financially stable you should be good👍 🎰🎲
Just checked out Craig Ranch Park! Wow what a place, has Everything and it’s pretty new, looks like it open around 2014.
I agree with the airport comment, overall it is a really smooth operation. My only complaint, TSA took my coffee away that I purchased in the airport. Sheesh
Your actually awesome!
gave thought to moving out there a bit ago, but checked jobs in my field (health care) and pay rates were the same if not lower...if that ever changes I would seriously consider moving
I love Vegas I just wish they had better medical care. I have a major medical issue and if they don’t have Kaiser it’s not worth me moving to.
@@davidnewhouse9403 Having Kaiser before it’s not the best! But the medical here does have me scared lol
Do not come the medical care sucks! I drive 250 miles to CA for much of my care.
My parents live in Henderson, NV. but they go to California which they are from for their medical appointments because they are insured under Kaiser which has no services in Nevada.
@@stewartrowe767 How do they do that without them finding out?
@@WWPlaysHoldem That’s what I’ve heard. But how do you have insurance in a state you don’t live in?
Forgot to mention the summer activity of running from one AC to another. And the $250 AC bill. And if you want to get out of the city it's a 4 hour drive in any direction. It really is an island out here but at least the food is good.
What blows me away about Vegas is that it gets massive amounts of sunshine and solar could be used to solve virtually all the energy needs for that city instead of depending on outside sources. Hell, even Idaho has more solar generation than Vegas does. When you look at the massive amount of homes there there is virtually no solar when people could power their homes for practically nothing.
Awesome video. I concur that even December can be nice on weather!
Yep! Thank you!
Smart idea linking your video career to being a realtor ~~!
I think you've mentioned it before but when people talk about the only legal prostitution being in those counties, "escorting" is legal if you pay someone for their time and go do whatever you want in your own privacy that is no one's business
I Love Las Vegas
My friend just bought a house in North Las Vegas as it’s one of the few without an HOA.
Nice! They're kind of hard to find, but it certainly can be done
I was jumped by a gang and shot at in the Craig Ranch Regional Park walking through it on the way home from school. If you arent from Las vegas and youre looking to move there just move to summerlin or henderson. STAY AWAY from the center and north las vegas
I got robbed in NLV, good luck!
Highlands Ranch does not have an HOA. It is a LMC = Landscape Maintenance Corporation. Our LMC takes care of all common area landscape maintenance. Cost is $190.00 every six months. Too many realtors do not know what a particular neighborhood has. Too many realtors do not know the difference between a HOA and LMC.
@@js6872 I hope you recover better than ever sorry to hear that 🙏🏾
I’m moving there soon, from Hurricane Alley Houston Texas😊
The biggest issue about Las Vegas is the lack of identity. Vegas has rebranded itself several different times and is currently doing it again.
Vegas is the equivalent of going to Epcot instead of traveling abroad. The majority of restaurants are copycat establishments made famous by other places, landmarks in Vegas are literal replicas of other city landmarks, and now it's trying to rebrand as a sports town eliminating hotels that make the town unique.
The weather is miserable during the summer.
No renter protection. Vegas has been making headlines for outrageous rent increases that are forcing long-term residents to relocate.
I would like for you to make a video that goes into detail about food and businesses that are unique to Vegas and can't be found anywhere else.
Hey Jacob, love your videos 👍👍👍 and I m also subscribed to Laci’s channel… who knows … may be one day 😊… how long does it take to adjust to the dry air? Coming from living by the ocean all I’m able to handle are 5-7 days … don’t know if people who moved to LV from high humidity areas are able to adjust
AND, after 10 years, I'm still not used to the freaking summers! It's 120F this past week! With CA home prices....nuts!
Great video, but LV isn't a good fit for me. I hate heat and like having grass in trees.
Grass in trees?
@@CrimsonLegacy - Dictating rather than typing does have its disadvantages.
AS USUAL…..very well done Sir!!!…Great & useful information 🎯😎👍🏾
Than kyou!
Vegas is such a fish bowl city , it’s how u make of it …. But as a LA native going like once every other month making that 3hr drive is cool
only 3 hours? Takes us 4 and a half. We don't drive faster than 80mph anymore due to more law enforcement near NV and CA borders. Speeding tickets may only appear to be $70, but if they include points on your ticket, your car insurance rates will SKY ROCKET! Be safe out there! :)
@@mikertronprimus1 well takes me 3 1/2 to be exact I live by the 210 and 15fwy so I’m already saving an hour if I was to live in the heart of LA
@@Insane22sz True. i guess i was only thinking of driving to the beach cities like Huntington and Newport. :)
As someone who lived here for 27 years . Please stop moving here . We don’t want to be La . We’re already having La prices soon
I lived there10 years. We're happy to have left
Hi love your vids do not know that I have seen all of them but then i live here but they are great to send to friends and family!! Have you ever taped a vid of why the city after all these years of growth has no rapid transit system ?? It should have been started years ago when the city started to grow. Technology for rapid transit has grown with the time some amazing options are just right for here .
I love Las Vegas 🎉
I honestly would rather pay taxes if that means we get better education and health care…we are 47th and 49th…
You already do lady... health tax, chem trails, baby!
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@@marc-ow7jxyou’re really working overtime trying to convince people that Las Vegas sucks lol. Strange behavior, go do something productive
Definitely thebplace to move in 2019 but after it got too expensive, you gotta have a 100k job lined up to live comfortable. same as LA at this point.
Hey Jacob, how long you have been a licensed real estate agent? Keep up the fantastic work!
I might move there when I retire
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Oh wow...born in San Jose myself...stayed until 2003
😃 I’m so happy about this, I live in NYC, I’m done with it, Las Vegas Hear I Come lol, I’ve watched your shows & Learn a lot, Thank you Mr Jacob🙏🏾💯!!!
Dont do it they are corrupt here the ac goes out they dont fix it they have no rent control here so your rent maybe 1800 one month and 5000 the next
Careful you’re gonna get a bunch of whiners giving you every reason in the world not to move there
@@marc-ow7jxmaybe where you live? It’s so funny how people try to make insane blanket statements like this. Why are you guys so desperate to convince people not to move to Las Vegas?
Now is probably the worst time to move here
2 hour drive to Zion National Park
Nice video -- enjoyed your perspective. But I had to laugh when you referred to California as "anti-business." Yes, it's unquestionably a more regulatory state than Nevada -- in some ways that's good (protections for employees, for example), and in some ways it is too burdensome on business owners. But "anti-business" is laughably wrong. A huge array of the most successful enterprises in the history of world were started in -- and still operate in -- California. California's economy dwarfs that of most *countries* in the world, including India, the U.K., and France. No "anti-business" state could have such an incredible record of wildly successful businesses and economic growth. There's the stereotype -- and then there's the underlying reality.
Yeah, Jake's kind of a lunkhead.
What a great photo of Laci
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