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Home-Sale Tax Bills for Older Owners: What Congress Has Filed and Where Each Stands in 2026
Several bills would raise or end the tax on home sale profits, including a $1 million exclusion for sellers 65 and older. As of October 2026, none has left committee, and current limits still apply.
Mortgage Lock-In in 2026: How Low-Rate Loans Keep Homes Off the Market
About half of outstanding U.S. mortgages carried a rate below 4% in mid-2026, while new loans cost more than 7%. Here is how that gap keeps listings scarce and what owners who need to move can do about it.
Zillow's 2027 Home Value Forecast: Where Prices Are Expected to Rise and Fall
Zillow expects U.S. home values to rise 1.1% by September 2027, up from a flat outlook in summer 2026. Florida and Texas metros lead the projected declines.
How Mesquite Heat Affects Home Security Systems
Desert heat, dust and monsoon surges wear out alarm batteries, panels and motion sensors faster than most Mesquite buyers expect. Here is what to check and a checklist for seasonal owners.
What the ROAD to Housing Act Changes for Buyers and Homeowners in 2026
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law on July 11, 2026. Here is what it changes for buyers and owners, from manufactured homes to FHA appraisals, and when each piece takes effect.
Nevada Homestead Declaration: What It Protects for Mesquite Homeowners and How to File
A recorded homestead declaration protects up to $605,000 of home equity from many creditors. It is not a tax break, and it is not automatic.
What to Look for in a Retirement Home
Practical tips for choosing a retirement home, from single-story layouts and active-adult communities to ongoing costs, healthcare access and trying out a neighborhood first.
Owning a UTV in Mesquite, NV: Street Rules, Registration and Where to Keep It
Mesquite lets street-equipped UTVs use many city streets, with limits. Here is what registration, equipment, staging areas and home storage involve for riders.
New Construction vs. Resale: Which Home Is the Better Buy?
New homes nationally now cost less than resale homes, and builder incentives are everywhere. Here's how to compare, and why Mesquite's market runs the other way.
Fed Holds Rates at 3.75%–4%: What It Means in Mesquite
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.75% to 4% on Oct. 28, 2026. What the decision changes, and what it doesn't, for Mesquite buyers, sellers and retirees.
The Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees: Look at All Four Taxes
No income tax isn't the whole story. Here's how states tax retirement income, Social Security, estates and property in 2026, and why Nevada scores well on all four.
HOA or No HOA? How to Decide Which Neighborhood Fits
HOAs bring amenities and standards but also dues and rules. Here's how to decide, the Nevada laws that protect buyers, and why 87% of Mesquite home sales are in an HOA.
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