Wednesday, June 28, 2017

The Benefits of Retiring in Nevada


A developer based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Thomas Jurbala serves as the director of senior housing for the Calida Group. In this capacity, he manages the development and acquisition of Las Vegas senior living facilities. During his career of more than two decades, Thomas Jurbala has been involved with several senior living developments in Nevada.

Individuals who retire in Nevada have many activity choices: skiing, hiking, camping, or enjoying the entertainment in Las Vegas. Thanks to all these options, retirees have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of adventures without ever leaving the state. Further, retirees can gain access to these activities without taking on an expensive mortgage. Average home prices in Nevada hover around $200,000, and home values have been steadily increasing over the past several years.

Perhaps the greatest benefit of retiring in Nevada is low taxes. Residents within the state are not required to pay any state income tax. While sales tax can reach up to eight percent depending on the county, many other items are exempt, such as prescriptions and food. As a result, retirees can stretch their retirement money much farther than in other states.

In addition to this, Nevada does not tax social security income or income from retirement accounts, nor does it assess taxes on inheritances or estates. Plus, the property taxes within the state are significantly lower than in certain other areas. For an average home, property taxes range around $1,400 each year.

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Blackhawks Sign Czech League Forward


In his role as director of senior housing at the Calida Group in Las Vegas, Nevada, Thomas Jurbala is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s current and proposed assisted living properties. Outside of his Las Vegas work life, Thomas Jurbala is an avid hockey enthusiast and a recreational player who follows the Chicago Blackhawks.

Bringing in more international talent, the Chicago Blackhawks recently inked David Kempf to a two-year, entry-level deal. Kempf is a forward whose hockey experience has mainly come through his play with the Czech Republic’s national team and in the regional professional league. Over 141 games with the PirĂ¡ti Chomutov squad, Kempf put up 47 points (22 assists, 25 goals) and had a career year in 2016. 

The deal will see Kempf earn $925,000 per season as he tries to play his way into the starting lineup. He’s not a lock to make the final roster, however, even as the Blackhawks team tries to get younger. Even so, he could be a great player for the team to keep in the wings on its minor league squad in Rockford until he’s ready for NHL play.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Chicago Bears Aim to Begin a New Era with Mike Glennon


With more than 20 years of experience in real estate, Thomas Jurbala serves as the director of senior housing at The Calida Group in Las Vegas, Nevada. In his leisure time, Thomas Jurbala is an avid sports fan and follower of the Chicago Bears.

During the 2016-17 off-season, the Chicago Bears front office shifted the team roster in several significant ways. Perhaps the most notable change is the quarterback position: the Bears released Jay Cutler in March and signed Mike Glennon from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Glennon agreed to a three-year contract for $16 million.

Ryan Pace, the general manager of the Bears, commented that the acquisition of Glennon will likely affect the length of time the team will look for another quarterback in the 2017 NFL Draft. Glennon played college football at North Carolina State and spent three seasons with Tampa Bay. He will have the opportunity to move out of a backup role and into the starting position with Chicago this fall.

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Hypertension Onset Later in Life Could Reduce Risk of Dementia


A resident of the Las Vegas metropolitan area and seasoned real estate developer Thomas Jurbala oversees the development and acquisition of senior living communities for The Calida Group as its director of senior housing. Dedicated to contributing to his community, Thomas Jurbala of Las Vegas supports such organizations as the Alzheimer’s Association.

Dedicated to advancing research to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association recently published the results of a study in its Alzheimer’s & Dementia journal. According to the study, individuals have a lower risk of developing dementia if they develop high blood pressure later in life. Before this study, poor heart health and high blood pressure were thought to increase the risk of developing dementia. However, these new results suggest that hypertension can actually have the opposite effect.

This study was completed over the course of nearly three years by researchers at the University of California, Irvine. Researchers followed 559 individuals and looked for connections between the participants’ age of hypertension onset, blood pressure measurement, and onset of dementia. None of the participants had dementia at the time they enrolled, but 40 percent had developed dementia during the study’s follow-up period.

Based on the study’s results, individuals who had hypertension onset between the age 80 and 89 had 42 percent less chance of developing dementia after the age of 90. Meanwhile, hypertension onset after the age of 90 further decreased the risk of dementia. Compared to those who developed hypertension earlier on, these participants had 63 percent less risk.

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Elysian at Stonelake - Luxury Amenities Minutes from the Strip


Thomas Jurbala guides the Calida Group in Las Vegas as senior housing director. In that role, Thomas Jurbala focuses on providing investment opportunities in the senior living sphere. As featured in Haute Living magazine, the Calida Group has distinguished itself in Las Vegas with the Elysian luxury apartments, which bring a unique set of lifestyle-focused amenities to off-the-Strip living.

The most recent addition to the Elysian brand of apartment communities is Elysian at Stonelake, which features a spacious clubhouse spanning 10,000 square feet. Exclusive amenities within the clubhouse include a dry-cleaning service, tanning salon, and massage room. Residents also have access to a game lounge and beverage bar.

Only a 15-minute drive from the Strip, Elysian at Stonelake also encompasses a 24-7 fitness center that has a yoga studio and state-of-the-art weight-training and CrossFit equipment. The units come in a wide range of configurations and feature the best in contemporary design, with many apartments offering lake and Strip views. Health-conscious residents benefit from air purification systems and showers infused with vitamin C.

Monday, February 13, 2017

Luxury Mid-rise Apartments Integral to Las Vegas Development Trends


Thomas Jurbala is an established Las Vegas entrepreneur who serves the Calida Group as director of senior housing. Thomas Jurbala and his team offer investment opportunities throughout the western states, with investments typically in the $10 million range. His firm has also completed a number of luxury apartment projects, reflecting trends reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal in 2016. 

The article focused on the gated luxury rental development Constellation, which spans 124 units and is situated in the vicinity of Red Rock Resort in Summerlin. A joint venture between the Howard Hughes Corporation and the Calida Group, the development encompasses a 1.6-million-square-foot retail and entertainment complex and includes office space.

The boom in luxury apartments like Constellation reflects shifting realities of the real estate market. Following the recession, numerous homes were foreclosed, and credit requirements for purchasing a home became more stringent. For many, this made renting more accessible and affordable than owning. 

In addition, the mid-rise units offer superior accessibility, as they are less than a five-minute walk from the range of dining and shopping experiences that downtown Summerlin provides. A managing director with the Calida Group described another demand driver as being the hassle-free lifestyle residents enjoy, free from the burden of pool and landscape maintenance. The lock-and-leave lifestyle involved in renting is ideal for another reason, as it allows residents to avoid the onerous HOA fees that come with condo ownership.