What's the Flap All About? - 05/31/07 05:07 PM
For the past 10 days the big to-do around Las Vegas is the use of an American Flag flying over a Hummer dealership. The flag is oversized (60 feet by 30 feet). A year ago the city of Las Vegas approved plans for the dealership to fly the flag on a 100-foot … (2 comments)
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Marketing Listings - 05/31/07 11:17 AM
Most sellers today are very internet oriented and want to know just how you are going to be advertising their home/property using this medium. In addition to Realtor.com, CraigsList, and others another way that I market is to build a simple website for each listing. I then purchase the domain … (5 comments)
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U-Haul Names Top Growth Cities and States - 05/31/07 09:59 AM
This was sent to me by a local lender this morning (Kirk.Alexander@americanhm.com). I thought that you might find it interesting.
U-Haul, which provides relocation solutions for do-it-yourself movers, recently published its 2006 U-Haul National Migration Trend Report. Compiled from more than 1.62 million U-Haul transactions, the study measured top destination cities and … (1 comments)
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Excel Tips - 05/30/07 01:29 PM
I hope this works...I've never posted an Excel Spreedsheet on here before! I hope you will find these tips useful:
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Las Vegas - The Fun Never Ends! - 05/30/07 12:47 AM
Dazzling lights, erupting volcanoes, pirate ships and sky-high roller coasters are what greet you when you first enter into one of the most exciting cities on the planet-Las Vegas. As you travel through this sparkling oasis in the desert, you will find that our city has a multitude of exquisite dining, … (2 comments)
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Bill Paying - 05/29/07 04:41 PM
I have spent a good part of this morning paying my end of the month bills and updating and balancing "My Money"...I do most of my bill paying online. About 75% of it through MyCheckFree.com and the other 25% via the individual websites for these companies. I wish all companies were … (5 comments)
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Cumulus Clouds - 05/29/07 11:42 AM
A couple of years I was walking my neighborhood on a beautiful evening as the sun was beginnig to set and there were these awesome clouds! Knowing I had no time to run home and grab a camera I took these with my CELL PHONE. It just amazes me how well the pictures turned … (4 comments)
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Hoover Dam - 05/28/07 12:37 PM
Recently on a trip to visit our daughter in Arizona we drove through Hoover Dam. Hoover Dam is about a 35 mile drive from Las Vegas. It was sad to see how far down the water level was...the white in the picture above denotes how far down it is...it's several feet. Water … (0 comments)
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Gas Saving Tips - 05/28/07 11:51 AM
As gas prices continue to rise ($3.15 at last look in Las Vegas), here are some important tips that will save you some money and help make you a fuel-conscious driver:
Air Filters - have them regularly checked and replaced, Replacing clogged filters can increase gas mileage up to 10%.
Cruise … (6 comments)
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What's Hidden Away in Your Family Closet? - 05/28/07 12:59 AM
I have felt since I was a child that there were others out there who were related to me. I probably felt this way because we knew nothing, about dad's side of the family. Daddy insisted there was nothing to tell. My mom was very tight lipped. I can remember … (4 comments)
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An Interview with God - 05/27/07 11:11 AM
I am sure that most of you had viewed this at one time or another but I couldn't help but post this in case someone missed it. It was sent to me this morning by my 10 year old friend Mikayla. Even if you've seen it before take the time to … (2 comments)
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Las Vegas - April 2007 Fast Facts - 05/27/07 12:23 AM
This may be the best time in history to buy a home in Las Vegas.
April's housing data for Las Vegas, as expected, was a continuation of the housing bottom we have been scraping along for nearly six months. But, for the first time, there appeared to be some minute improvements worth … (0 comments)
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More on Verge Living - 05/26/07 03:16 PM
A street view, an aerial view and a courtyard view of the planned VERGE LIVING condominium complex. Located near Fremont Street, and part of the revitalization of downtown Las Vegas. Verge Living is a mid-rise condominum complex located in the downtown area, close to Fremont Street (see blog posted … (0 comments)
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Is Ethanol Really Worth It? - 05/26/07 02:38 AM
Of course we're all looking for alternatives with gas prices in some places at over $4.00 per gallon in some areas. In Las Vegas today, May 24th the price of gas is $3.25. Over the Memorial Day weekend all Las Vegas residents can ride the monorail unlimited for FREE! That's a GREAT way … (3 comments)
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Valley of Fire, Nevada - 05/25/07 09:57 PM
About 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas, near the little town of Overton, is an oasis in the the desert! Truly this is the Valley of Fire! This awesome area is only 6 miles from Lake Mead and is one of Nevada's largest and oldest state parks. Open year round … (9 comments)
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Verge Living - Las Vegas - 05/24/07 11:19 PM
VERGE is a 9 story condominium/loft mid-rise community located in the downtown area (downtown is currently undergoing a $14 billion dollar renovation);
VERGE is a mixed use community with a commercial/retail component on the ground floor (gourmet grocery store, coffee shop, wine shop and other retail space) and residences on … (0 comments)
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Motivation - 05/24/07 12:17 AM
As I recently dealt with a "coming up on the teen years, end of the school year, struggling for her independence, I think I should test my Dad until I wear on his last nerve" issues with my daughter Hanna, I decided that reading her an excerpt from a book I studied … (6 comments)
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Is a Living Trust Right for You? - 05/23/07 12:29 AM
I currently have a listing which is in escrow. I've had this listing for a year this month. During the listing period, just before the offer came in, the seller passed away. The son started the probate process and the last few weeks have been a waiting period. Probate can take months … (4 comments)
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Word of the Day - 05/22/07 01:25 PM
Recently my daughter, who by the way is getting married in 5 months :), and I were discussing words (check out Kim and John's blog). Anyway, the subject came up about the use of the word 'subtle' in the article posted on Tuesday, May 15th. I was mentioning that I remember … (4 comments)
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Las Vegas Short Sales - Tips - 05/22/07 01:08 AM
More and more 'Short-Sales' are coming on the market in Las Vegas and Clark County. This is a 'pre-foreclosure' process and I've written about both of them on my other blog www.Welcome2LV.com. In a nutshell here are some tips when considering a short sale.
Most Homes LIST PRICE has NOT actually been negotiated … (0 comments)
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