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Aerial view of an upscale Las Vegas neighborhood at sunset with mountains behind and the Strip skyline faint in the distance

Money & Taxes · August 28, 2026

1031 Exchange California to Las Vegas: How Equity Becomes a Bigger Home

California sellers often bring $1M+ in equity to Las Vegas. Here is how 1031 exchange rules work, and what changes for a primary residence sale.

Luxury modern home exterior in a Las Vegas valley neighborhood at sunset with mountains in the distance

Money & Taxes · August 26, 2026

Nevada Homestead Exemption: Asset Protection for High-Net-Worth Buyers

How Nevada's homestead exemption and trust laws protect real estate wealth for high-net-worth buyers moving from California. NRS 115 explained.

Organized financial documents on a desk, preparing for a California exit tax audit

Money & Taxes · August 22, 2026

How to Leave California for Nevada Without a Tax Audit

California is auditing departing high earners harder in 2026. Here's how a clean Las Vegas home purchase helps you avoid a costly FTB residency audit.

Aerial view of Las Vegas rooftops whose owners pay Clark County property tax

Money & Taxes · August 19, 2026

Clark County Property Tax Explained (2026 Guide)

Clark County property tax equals 35% of assessed value taxed at about $3.30 per $100, capped at a 3% yearly rise for primary homes. Here is how it works.

Las Vegas street with townhomes and single-family houses, the rent vs buy Las Vegas decision

Money & Taxes · August 13, 2026

Rent vs Buy in Las Vegas: The 2026 Math

See the real 2026 math on renting vs buying in Las Vegas: monthly payments, break-even years, HOA and SID fees, and what $2,000 a month actually buys you here.

Home office desk with documents and a calculator, weighing Nevada vs California taxes

Money & Taxes · August 11, 2026

Nevada vs California Taxes: What You Actually Keep

See what a $200K, $300K, or $500K earner actually keeps moving from California to Nevada: income tax savings, property tax rules, and FTB audit risk in 2026.