Nov. 8, 2008 - Las Vegas Market Update Nov1st-Nov7th 2008

Single Family Residence

On The Market                16,836

Bank Owned                      5,511

Short Sale                          5,599

Foreclosures                         650

Pending/Contingent         5,391

Homes Sold                          362

Condo/Townhouses

On The Market                   3,474

Banked Owned                  1,451

Short Sales                         1,079

Foreclosures                            20

Pending/Contingent               622

Homes Sold                              60

These are the Stats for the Las Vegas Valley only.  Not Boulder City, Pahrump, or Reno only the Las Vegas Valley it does include Summerlin, Henderson and  North Las Vegas

If you are looking to move or invest in Las Vegas Please give me a call
If you have a home to sell in Las Vegas I would love to sit down and talk with you.

Oct. 25, 2008 - Update on the Las Vegas Market Oct 17th-Oct 24th 2008

Single Family Residence

On The Market              11,082

Bank Owned                     5,218

Short Sale                        5,629

Foreclosures                        690

Pending/Contingent            301

Homes Sold                         15

Condo/Townhouses

On The Market                   4,545

Banked Owned                   1,388

Short Sales                         1,049

Foreclosures                           95

Pending/Contingent               45

Homes Sold                             2

These are the Stats for the Las Vegas Valley only.  Not Boulder City, Pahrump, or Reno only the Las Vegas Valley it does include Summerlin, Henderson and  North Las Vegas

Oct. 18, 2008 - The Star Trek Experience

This is what was announced in the middle of the summer.  I was very sad that the Star Trek Experience was going to shut down.

 After 11 years the Hilton has announce the end of the Star Trek Experience.  It was announced last week officially, but there has been rumors  for quite  sometime.
  I am a Star Trek Fan.  I have lived here 9 years and still have not made it down to the experience.  Now I will have until  Sept. 1  to do it or never see it.  How sad.  I was very excited because I will be at a convention on Sept 19.  I am staying at the Hilton even though I live here, as there are a bunch of my fellow agents coming in for the convention.  Well I thought I would finally have the time to see it and it will be gone.
  The official Star Trek Convention is Aug. 6-10th so this will be the final year.
   So if you are a big Trekkie now would be the time to come to Las Vegas.

That was then and this is now.  Headlines over the weekend say!

                                                             Boldly Going Downtown
                                                     Star Trek Attraction may be headed
                                                            to Neonopolis Mayor Hints

Mayor Goodman let the news slip and the developer for the struggling downtown Neonopolis was surprised when reporters asked him.  He did say, " they were close to a deal but he was not prepared for the news leak."  There are still a lot of negotiations to be done including with CBS who ownes the costumes. 
I really hope this goes through as I did not get to see it before it closed at the Hilton.  When I stayed at the Hilton in Sept. I walked around and Quarks bar was still there.  I really was sad that I had not had the experience.

Sep. 24, 2008 - Events Around Nevada

Around Nevada

September 27-28th Candy Dance Faire   Downtown Genoa, Nevada Sugar in great proportions 4,000 pounds of handmade candy, 300 crafters and a dinner dance.  Sounds like a fun time and an old fashioned festival.  For information call 775-782-8696

October 17th-19th  Nevada Ballet Theatre presents the classical ballet Giselle .  The Bayley Theatre at the University of Nevada Las Vegas For information call 702-895-2787

October 18th Ghost and Paranormal Conference Crystal Bay Nevada A historic hotel plays host to paranormal experts, amatuer ghost hunters and some say a collection of resident spirits.  The Cal Neva Resort.  For information call 775-829-9010

October 25th-February 15th 2009  Reno Nevada Long May She Wave  a graphic history of the American Flag Hundreds of flag-related icon's.  Nevada Museum of Art 775-329-3333 for information.
 

Lots of fun activites in and around Las Vegas.  There is always something interesting going on.

Aug. 15, 2008 - Las Vegas Police Department Hiring

Have You Always Wanted To Be a Policeman?

         The Las Vegas Police Department is hiring.  I heard this on the radio the other morning.  So for someone wanting to move to Las Vegas but did not have a job yet this may be your chance.  ( of course I can help you with either a rental or a home to buy)  Las Vegas police make one of the highest salary's of anyone in the US.  Starting is around 53K not bad and your benefits start from day one.

      There are a few requirements:

• You have to have a High School diploma
• You have to be able to pass a drug test  ( Ya Think LOL:)
• You have to be able to pass a written test
• You have to be able to pass a strenuous physical 
   
  
  For more information you can go to www.protectthecity.com

Aug. 15, 2008 - Clark Country School Kids Must Have This!

Before Kids can Return To School

     School starts on August 25Th in Clark County Nevada this year, because there has been some bouts of whooping cough all students going into the 7Th grade must have this vaccination before they will be allowed to attend school.  

    As of this writing more than 33,000 7Th graders still do not have their shots and will not be attending on opening day.  The news media, print and otherwise is really trying to get the word out.

   Teachers and officials do not want the kids to miss any class time.  There clinics around the valley to help get these vaccinations done.
 

Read More Here
 

    With that thought also in mind be aware the kids will be going to and from school.  So we really need to slow down and make sure they get where they are going safely. 

Aug. 9, 2008 - Time To Get Ready To Vote

    As of today there are only 85 more days until we elect not only a new President but more important our local officials.  Who we elect in our districts have a direct impact on our lives.  County Commissioners make deals all of the time.  Let's make sure we have people that will really serve our best interest.  Our local Senators and Representatives also impact our lives. 
   Our Judges are also elected.  This is new for me as in Utah where I am originally from, they are not elected.  So I have been really paying attention and learning what I can about these Judges that will impact us with crime and how they handle it.
   If you have not yet registered to vote in Nevada you have until October 14Th.
For more information  

Secretary of State Ross Miller has a lot of election information on this site.

 

Jul. 27, 2008 - Royal Peacock Opal Mines

Royal Peacock mines offers the opportunity to dig for the beautiful stones known as fire opals. 
 
   Mine Phone: (775) 941-0374

Summer Mine Mailing Address: the other site.
PO Box 165, Denio, NV 89404

Winter Mailing Address
HCR001-9535, Winnemucca, NV 89445

Winter Phone: (775) 272-3201

DIG YOUR OWN VIRGIN VALLEY OPALS ALL YOU FIND ARE YOURS TO KEEP

OPEN
May 15 Thur Oct. 15
(Weather permitting)

Rock Shop hours:
8 am - 5pm

Mining hours
8 am - 4 pm

Here is a new link with up dated information it should help you have a fantastic gem hunting experience.  Click on the link below for everything you need to know.

LINK:       New Hours and updated information

Jul. 26, 2008 - Another Side of Foreclosure

The Darker Side of Foreclosure

     I just read a story at Fox News.com about a women that sent a fax to the lender on the day of her house being auctioned.  She said in the fax that it did not matter she would be dead before it happened.
When buyers came to preview the house before the auction her body was found in the house.  This 53 year old wife and mother had shot herself.  Her husband stated he had no idea they were in financial trouble.  What?  How could he not?  This happened in Massachusetts but it could happen anywhere.
     Our homes tend to define who we are.  How well we are doing in life.  Where our children have grown up and we have kept up with the Jones.  Dr. Ablow who contributes to Fox News.com is quoted as saying,“People’s homes are tremendously important to them emotionally,” “It’s an American and human fact that we project our self image through the houses that we buy and redesign and where our children grow up  and to some measure it is our face to the community and to ourselves.” “There can be feelings of desperation, hopelessness and shame,” Ablow told FOX News.com. “Financial chaos in ones life brings up very deep questions related to much earlier life stresses and experiences. For example, financial turmoil in your family of origin or questions about whether you measured up personally or economically.”
     If you are in a position where you could lose your home, seek help just as soon as possible.  If you ignore it things can only get worse.  Take control of your future before it takes control of you.
     If you know someone who is in financial distress there are warning signs to watch out for.

•  When someone seems to be drawing a line in the sand psychologically and saying that they cannot envision the future
•  Signs consistent of major depression including:
•  Episodes of tearfulness— Low self-esteem,
•  Inability to concentrate
•  Lack of appetite
•  Inability to sleep or sleeping too much and any expression of suicidal thinking

Jul. 7, 2008 - Money Exchange Now Open At McCarran Airport

           This little unit is a currency exchange.  For a long time there has been no where in McCarran airport for in bound passengers to exchange their money.  After 911 the business center we had that would do office like things, exchange money, and hold bags went out of business.  The main reason was they were no longer allowed to hold any baggage.
          The situation has been very frustrating for our passenger's from Canada, Japan, Mexico and Europe.  Now we have this cute little unit that fills the need of the money exchange. 
          It is located by claim number 7 and has operating hours of 8:00 A.M.-10:00 P.M. 7 days a week.