The owner of the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is making over the off-Strip property in a partnership with the Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Dreamscape Companies LLC, a residential, retail, hospitality, entertainment, and gaming real estate development firm led by founder and CEO Eric Birnbaum, says a multiphase project will completely overhaul the […]
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Hot Housing Market Fuels a Rise in Homeowners’ Equity
The red-hot U.S. housing market is paying off for many homeowners, even those who aren’t looking to sell their home. On average, homes with a mortgage gained $26,300 in equity in the last three months of 2020 versus a year earlier, according to real estate information company CoreLogic. That average gain is the highest since […]
$38.8M Project to Repair Freeway, Bridges in Downtown Las Vegas
A $38.8 million construction contract has been awarded to Las Vegas Paving Corp. for repairs and repaving on the aging Interstate 515 (U.S. Highway 95) viaduct from Interstate 15 to Eastern Avenue in downtown Las Vegas. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in mid-April with the contractor working six days a week, Monday through Saturday. […]
Will the Housing Market Bloom This Spring?
Spring is almost here, and many are wondering what it will bring for the housing market. Even though the pandemic continues on, it’s certain to be very different from the spring we experienced at this time last year. Here’s what a few industry experts have to say about the housing market and how it will […]
Contactless Booking Technology Coming to Resorts World Las Vegas
Future guests at Resorts World Las Vegas will be able to book a pool cabana or nightclub table from the palm of their hands. The under-construction Strip property has partnered with hospitality technology company UrVenue to offer customers an easier way to make reservations at various venues. The resort’s contactless booking technology is set to […]
5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market is calling your name this spring. Here are five reasons why this is the perfect time to […]
How Upset Should You Be About 3% Mortgage Rates?
Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated real estate headlines that day and the next. Articles talked about the “negative impact” it may have on the housing market. However, we should realize two things: 1. The bump-up in rate should […]
How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or professional considerations into account, and only you can judge what impact those factors should have on your desire to move. […]
Second-Home Markets Inspire New Way of Life in 2021
The past year will be remembered well for many reasons, but 2020 also will be known as the year of the second-home market. While many areas of the American economy suffered throughout 2020, the real estate market thrived, particularly in areas traditionally considered second-home markets where affluent individuals often go to vacation. A recent analysis […]
Furniture ‘megastore’ Coming to Las Vegas
A furniture chain hopes to break ground this year on a “megastore” next to Ikea in the southwest Las Vegas Valley. Ashley Furniture Industries is looking to develop a 273,222-square-foot showroom and distribution facility off Sunset Road just east of the 215 Beltway, Clark County documents indicate. The county Planning Commission is scheduled to consider […]
