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    Minimum Rental Requirements

    Thank you for taking the time to apply for one of our rental properties. Below you will find a list of our minimum rental requirements to be considered for approval.

    Please review and check off each of the following requirements:

    1. What property are you applying for? *
    2. Application Fees are Non-Refundable. *
    3. Each occupant over the age of 18 must apply. *
    4. Each applicant must provide a legible copy of their State Issued ID or Driver’s License. *
    5. Each applicant must have and provide their Social Security Number for the purposes of processing their background, credit, criminal, and eviction history. *
    6. Each applicant must have a minimum credit score of 650 and must have no collections within the last year. We pull from TransUnion Resident Score. *
    7. Combined household income must be at least 3 times the monthly rent amount. *
    8. Each applicant must provide their 3 most recent Bank Statements showing an ending balance of at least 2 times the monthly rent amount. *
    9. Each applicant must provide 4 of their most recent pay stubs from their current employer(s). *
    10. Each applicant must have good rental history with No Evictions. *
    11. The Mor Group does not accept co-signers for this rental application. *
    12. Regarding Service Animals, Assistance Animals, or Emotional Support Animals: Applicants must provide documentation from a Physician, Psychiatrist, Social Worker, or other Mental Health Care Professional showing that the animal provides emotional support that alleviates one or more of the identified symptoms or effects of an existing disability. *

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    Main Content

    How do interest rates affect home prices and affordability?

    If you are buying a home for the first time, interest rates may feel like a background detail — something the bank handles, something you will figure out later. They are not a background detail. They are one of the most important numbers in your entire purchase.

    At The Mor Group, we have been working with buyers in Las Vegas for over 20 years. We have seen markets at 3% rates and markets at 7%. The difference in what a buyer can afford. Understanding why is the first step to making a smart decision, regardless of where rates are when you are ready to buy.

    What Is an Interest Rate, in Simple Terms

    When a bank lends you money to buy a home, they charge a fee for that loan. That fee is expressed as a percentage of the total amount borrowed, applied annually. That percentage is your interest rate.

    It determines how much of your monthly mortgage payment goes to the bank — versus how much reduces what you actually owe on the home.

    A lower rate means less goes to the bank each month. A higher rate means more does. Over a 30-year loan, that difference compounds into tens of thousands of dollars.

    How Rates Directly Affect What You Can Afford

    Here is an example that makes this real:

    Assume you qualify for a monthly mortgage payment of $2,000.

    At a 6% interest rate, that payment supports a loan of approximately $333,000.

    At a 7% interest rate, that same $2,000 monthly payment supports a loan of approximately $300,000.

    That is a $33,000 difference in purchasing power — on the same income, the same budget, the same buyer — simply because of a one-point rate increase.

    In a market like Las Vegas, where median home prices are in the $350,000 to $500,000 range, that gap determines whether a property is within reach or entirely out of reach.

    Why Home Prices and Interest Rates Move in Opposite Directions

    This is the relationship most first-time buyers do not expect.

    When interest rates rise, purchasing power falls. Fewer buyers can afford the same homes, demand softens, and sellers often have to reduce their prices to attract offers. The home becomes more affordable in price — but more expensive to finance.

    When interest rates fall, the opposite happens. As more buyers enter the market, competition increases, and prices rise. The home may be easier to finance monthly, but you are likely paying more for it.

    Neither environment is automatically better or worse. What matters is understanding which one you are in and how to position yourself within it.

    The Rate Is Not Fixed Forever — But the Purchase Price Is

    One of the most important things a first-time buyer can understand is this: you can refinance a rate. You cannot renegotiate a purchase price after closing.

    If you buy in a higher-rate environment at a fair price and rates drop in the next two to three years, refinancing is a straightforward process that lowers your monthly payment without requiring a new purchase. Many buyers who purchased in 2023 and 2024 are already positioned to benefit from this.

    If you wait for the “perfect” rate and overpay for a home in a competitive market, that overpayment is permanent.

    What to Do Before You Start Shopping

    Before you look at a single listing, three things need to be in place:

    Get pre-approved, not just pre-qualified. A pre-approval involves a full review of your income, credit, and assets. It gives you a real number — not an estimate — and makes you a credible buyer from the first offer.

    Understand your full monthly cost. Your mortgage payment is not your only expense. Property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, HOA fees where applicable, and maintenance all factor into what you can realistically sustain month to month.

    Work with someone who knows the Las Vegas market. Rate environments shift. Inventory shifts. Neighborhood values shift. A buyer working with an experienced local team is not guessing at any of this.

    For over 20 years, The Mor Group has helped first-time buyers, relocating professionals, and long-term investors navigate the Las Vegas real estate market — in high-rate environments, low-rate environments, and everything in between.

    We do not believe in pressuring buyers into decisions. We believe in making sure every client fully understands what they are stepping into — and that the numbers make sense before anything is signed.

    If you are thinking about buying in Las Vegas and want a clear, honest conversation about what you can afford right now, we are ready to have it.

    Schedule a consultation with Cassie Mor at 702 501 1085 today.

    Visit TheMorGroup.com if you want to see more resources and listings.

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