No-frills Allegiant Air unapologetically caters to vacationers, but the crushing coronavirus pandemic has it scouting a new type of traveler, too. The Las Vegas-based airline in late August plans to start peddling work-from-Las Vegas travel packages, including nonstop airline tickets and a hotel room. The pitch: Fly, stay, work and play. “We’re working with a top Las Vegas casino resort operator […]
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Former Miss Nevada Says Real Estate Best Path to Wealth for Women
Lisa Song Sutton has a long, impressive list of titles that flow simply and smoothly after her name. She was Miss Nevada US 2014 and since then has gone on to build four successful companies in Las Vegas. The World Economic Forum inducted her to its Global Shapers program, and just this year she ran […]
Guidance and Support Are Key When Buying Your First Home
In June, the number of first-time homebuyers accounted for 35% of the existing homes sold, a trend that’s been building steadily throughout the year. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “The share of first-time buyers increased in March through June—right into the heart of the pandemic period and the surge in unemployment—and is […]
Station Casinos poker Rooms Approved for 8-Handed Games
Three Station Casinos poker rooms slated to reopen Monday have been approved for eight-handed play with plexiglass dividers. The rooms at Boulder Station, Red Rock Resort and Santa Fe Station had been set to host six-handed games, but recently gained approval for eight-handed play, a Station spokesman confirmed. The rooms will reopen at 9 a.m. Monday and […]
Golden Knights set for exhibition game after 143 days away
The last time the Golden Knights played a game, they were in Edmonton, Alberta, celebrating defenseman Shea Theodore’s overtime goal. That was 143 days ago. When they hit the ice at Rogers Place on Thursday, hardly anything will be the same. The Knights face Arizona in a midsummer exhibition game that will serve as a […]
Chick-fil-A to Open New Location in Las Vegas
Good news, Chick-fil-A lovers. You’ll soon have a new spot to get your chicken fix. The chain’s latest restaurant, at 7010 Las Vegas Blvd. South, will open for business at 7 a.m. Thursday. Regular hours will be 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Drive-thru, curbside pickup and third-party delivery will be available. The […]
‘Shark Tank’ To Film Season 12 In Las Vegas Under COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Another legacy broadcast reality series, ABC’s Shark Tank, is heading back to production after a coronavirus-related shutdown. The popular family-friendly unscripted show, which traditionally shoots on the Sony lot in Culver City, will film its upcoming 12th season in Las Vegas, I have learned. I hear the show, already in pre-production at an undisclosed location in Sin […]
Three of the Latest Reports Show Housing Market Is Strong
The residential real estate market is remaining resilient as the country still struggles to beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Three separate reports recently revealed how the housing market is still showing growth. Here’s a look at each one. 1. Ivy Zelman’s Real Estate Broker Survey The survey explains that purchaser demand remains strong: “This month’s overall […]
Home Sales Hit a Record-Setting Rebound
With a worldwide health crisis that drove a pause in the economy this year, the housing market was greatly impacted. Many have been eagerly awaiting some bright signs of a recovery. Based on the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), June hit a much-anticipated record-setting rebound to ignite that […]
Housing market in Las Vegas primed for sellers
Real estate experts say the housing market in Las Vegas is favoriting sellers as housing inventory dwindles. Real estate agent Clark Kiat-Ong with Coldwell Banker said these days, sellers are smiling all the way to the bank and buyers have a lot of competition. “Especially with a price point of under [$400,000], we’re looking at […]
