Dec. 27, 2008 - Bridal Show 2009 at South Pointe Casino

THE LAS VEGAS BRIDAL EXPO... 

JANUARY 4TH, 2009...    THIS IS THE BIG ONE!

Dec. 26, 2008 - Around Nevada

January 23rd-April 20 2009 Las Vegas, Nevada

Greetings From Nada Motel Las Vegas: an electric exhibit of paintings, drawings and more.  All collected from an event in Reno where artists create pieces in motel rooms.   Marjorie Barrick Museum 702-895-3381

January 24th 2009 Sparks, Nevada

Brew Hana Sparks: High energy music from the band Sol"Jibe is sure to get you dancing as you sample some 80 beers from local brewers. John Ascuaga Nugget 775- 329-2787

January 24th 2009 Fallon, Nevada

John Jorgensons Quintet in Fallon:  an evening with a pioneer of American Gypsy Jazz known for his Django Reinhardt  interpertations. Oats Park Art center 775- 423-1440

January 31st 2009 Reno, Nevada

Biggest Little Tailgate Party, Reno Mingle with former football players, participate in a chill- cookoff and test your skills in a football-throwing contest woth 1 million dollars Downtown 800-687-6753

February 26th-March 1st 2009 Winnemucca, Nevada

Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend, Winnemucca:  working cowboys compete in calf roping, bronc riding, and team branding.  Also, a western trade show , cow dogs trials, and a horse sale. Events Complex 800-962-2638

January 24th-31st 2009 Elko, Nevada

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Elko, Nevada The streets of Elko becomes the capital for literary cowpokes.  This event features an exhibit of work by the top bit-makers.  Performances by 53 poets and 24 musical acts.  Including Sourdough Slim and grammy award winning Riders in the Sky.  Also to do the keynote address Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Conner who grew up on an Arizona cattle Ranch.  Western Folklife Center 800-880-5885 
 

Enjoy these events across Nevada!

Dec. 26, 2008 - More Information on Auctions

In October of 2007 I wrote about Home Auctions and how to go about it and what to watch out for.  If you missed that post you can read it here.  This morning I read another article that concerned me and so wanted to give a heads up.  I will do the link for the whole article but in a nut shell.  A suit has been filed in California on behalf of three people who claim deceptive advertising practices, and at the closing table a whole bunch of fees and other types of service fee's.  This was in California but that does not mean it is not happening in Nevada.  Read the whole article here  .  Just another reminder of read everything, ask many questions.  Ask to see the paperwork you will be signing should you have the winning bid.  Auctions can be a good deal for buyers but it is BuyersBeware.

Dec. 19, 2008 - Who Goes There?

Who Has The Keys To Your House?

You have just come from the closing of your home, it is finally your home.  You have signed all of the proper documents and it has been recorded!  It is YOUR home.  The keys to your home are handed to you and you are so excited to get to your home and put the key the lock for the first time.  Oh the joy!

Wait, you have to ask yourself who else has the keys to your home?  Do the former owners still have a set?  What about the owners before them.  Do those owners kids have keys?  What about the neighbors?  You might become friends with them and have them bring your mail in just like they did with the previous owner. What about the cleaning ladies? 

Oneof the first things I would suggest you do after moving into your home is call a locksmith to come and change all the locks in your home.  Better to be sure of who has the keys to your house.