las vegas real estate: FHA - Banning down payment assistance again? - 06/12/08 12:37 AM
HUD / FHA did ban the 3% down payment gifts from organizations like
Nehemiah, AmeriDream, and Partners in Charity late last year. A federal judge granted
a temporary injunction blocking the move and this spring ruled that HUD / FHA "failed
to provide a rational basis in support" of the ban.
Well … (5 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas Home Prices Falling !!! - Or are they? - 06/02/08 04:37 AM
You hear it in the news, Las Vegas home prices and those across the
nation continue to fall into the abyss. This perception is keeping the value of the dollar down, something that we all pay for at the pump and the grocery store, to name a few. Worse yet for … (7 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Henderson Nevada Events - 03/28/08 12:43 AM
Henderson, Nevada, is just outside of the Las Vegas Strip. There are many
events happening throughout Henderson.
Free concerts every Thursday night at 8PM at the Henderson Events Plaza
Ampitheatre, are a great way to start your weekend. Check here for the
Thursday Night Live schedule.
Most of the events are … (3 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas - More Mortgage Money Available - 03/19/08 01:59 PM
You may have heard that there was less funding available for mortgages.
Today the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight announced that they reduced capital requirements and removal of portfolio caps for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. It will free up to $200 billion in funds available for home lending immediately, … (2 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Hey Las Vegas - Your Light Bulb Is Going Out! - 03/10/08 05:09 PM
OK, two things. First this applies to the entire U.S. Second, before any wise cracks, I've already been told my light bulb went out years ago. I'm not sure, but I think the guy that said that is working as part of a Bee Gees tribute act on the Vegas Strip.
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas Foreclosure Auctions - 03/09/08 12:46 AM
You may have caught my last post about the Las Vegas Foreclosures and the call I received on the $40k 4BR, listed on a site often quoted in the media as a leading source. Since then I've had it brought to my attention that it was actually one of the pricier … (6 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas NASCAR Parade - 03/05/08 12:00 AM
If you are a NASCAR fan, you know that we had a race going on in Las Vegas this past weekend. A couple days before the race we had us a convoy! There was a big parade of NASCAR car haulers on Las Vegas Boulevard. Around 50 of the big rigs … (6 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas Rainbow - 02/24/08 11:05 PM
Rain in Las Vegas does not happen too often. We had a storm pass through this past Friday and it rained. Usually, it doesn't last a long time and then the sun returns to dry up all the rain. What happens when the rain has ended and the sun shines? A … (14 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Sparky of Fabulous Las Vegas - 01/27/08 06:24 PM
I know I have mentioned my diving Jack Russell dog, Sparky. I am finally going to officially introduce her. She lived in an abusive situation for several years before she came to live with us about 4 years ago. She is 8 ½ years old and full of fun! She has … (25 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Your Las Vegas Home - to Pinball??? - 01/24/08 08:47 PM
Sure, first thing you think of when Las Vegas is mentioned are Casinos, Resorts, Fine Dining, or Shows. Some others may think about the fantastic recreation, wonderful communities,mild climate, or employment and business opportunities. What about the home of a world wide Pinball King, and then his hands-on playable "Museum"? … (8 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas Underground Home Market - 01/21/08 11:28 PM
Yes, there are many secrets of Las Vegas, and that includes homes. I've posted about Dr. Lonnie Hammargren's combined 3 homes that house his unique collection of all things Las Vegas and Nevada, that he calls the Hammargren Home of Nevada History.
So take a look at this Las Vegas home. … (17 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas Construction Part 2 - 01/20/08 11:14 PM
You may have heard that Las Vegas has been one of the fastest growing
cities in the United States. Las Vegas is also the largest city created in the
twentieth century. It began in 1905 with the railroad land auction. The
estimated population by 1910 was 975. Here is a panoramic image of … (3 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas Night Strip View - 01/15/08 10:59 PM
As you can see from my last post, the skyline of Vegas is constantly
changing.
Las Vegas Construction Boom
If you haven't been here for awhile, here is a great night panorama of the
strip.
If you are interested in relocating to Las Vegas or would like … (7 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas Construction Boom - 01/15/08 12:08 PM
The housing market shouldn't take too long to recover in Vegas. The town is a sea of cranes! Commercial construction is booming and the largest private investment in Vegas history......with tens of thousands of jobs to follow. An estimate is currently 113,000 just in the hospitality industry by 2012, and the … (5 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas Valley Condominiums..Manhattan West - 12/27/07 04:26 PM
Manhattan West is located halfway between the Strip and Summerlin and it is all about urban living. Everything is convenient and close by. There is on site shopping including a coffeehouse and a wine bar, all within walking distance. It feels like a real Manhattan street with city sidewalks. Here … (6 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas Housing Shortage?? - 12/17/07 01:05 PM
There is not a housing shortage in Las Vegas......yet, but according to an
article in "In Business Las Vegas" the
local and respected consulting firm Applied Analysis is predicting there will be
a work force housing shortage by 2009. The report was done for the Southern
Nevada Home Builder Association last month, and … (12 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas....Fall and Winter Have Arrived! - 12/14/07 09:36 PM
For those of you who think we have no change of seasons here in Las Vegas, I have pictures to show you! We have had some chilly weather which has caused the trees to change color and now the leaves are beginning to fall to the ground. Also, there has been … (5 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas Gingerbread Real Estate and Teddy Bears Too!! - 12/14/07 03:09 PM
The lobby in the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
has been transformed into a holiday wonderland with a Gingerbread Village and a
Teddy Bear Village that is free and open to the public. This is an annual event
that is in its ninth year.
The Gingerbread Village is modeled after … (9 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Got Teenage Drivers?? Get Drivers Edge! - 12/05/07 12:24 PM
If you have teenage drivers, you need to check out Drivers Edge http://www.driversedge.com/ This non
-profit organization, founded by Jeff Payne, offers a free (yes FREE) program,
for young drivers age 15-21 that possess a learners permit or drivers license.
It includes classroom and behind the wheel experience, taught by professional … (19 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas Santa Run....Update - 12/04/07 01:38 AM
If you haven't read my blog on the Santa Run, here it is. Las Vegas Great Santa Run Early numbers show that Las Vegas may have the record but that is unconfirmed. It was a damp, windy day but there sure was a lot of Santa's for the event. Here are some pictures from … (4 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas Snow....At Least in the Mountains - 12/01/07 10:27 AM
All day Friday, it was raining in Las Vegas. Rain in Las Vegas means snow in the mountains and that means that ski and snowboard season has arrived! Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort reported 11.5" of new snow by Saturday morning. So far, they only have the beginners slopes open … (16 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Springs Preserve Winter Lights Festival - 11/28/07 12:06 AM
Springs Preserve is having their first Winter Lights Festival. There will be more than a half million solar powered lights throughout the 8 acre botanical garden. Because they are using LED lights, it is much better for the environment. If conventional lights were used, it would use 90 percent more energy. … (6 comments)
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las vegas real estate: Las Vegas--Living with the Stars - 09/23/07 11:58 PM
One of the interesting things about living in Las Vegas is there are many celebrities that live in our community. Not only can you run into or live near the many talented entertainers and musicians that perform here, but there are several other that call Las Vegas home. They range from … (4 comments)
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