You’ll still see the masks and social distancing signs, but the energy on the Las Vegas strip is revving up. “It feels good, some type of normal,” said one tourist commenting on the crowds. “It’s really awesome to see it like this and Vegas vibrantly alive again,” said another. COVID-19 hospitalizations are going down, vaccinations […]
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Restaurant, Casino Capacity Changes Today
Casinos and restaurants will see their capacities bumped up to 50 percent of their occupancy levels on Monday, while another development could provide additional help: Customers may have more money in their pockets when they arrive. A month ago, Gov. Steve Sisolak allowed capacity at businesses to increase from 25 percent of their buildings’ fire-code […]
Forecaster Sees Las Vegas Rebound
An economic forecaster says Las Vegas stands to bounce back after the pandemic because the national economy and financial system were not damaged in the ways they were during the Great Recession. “While right now things are tough, we’re anticipating a very quick recovery once this vaccine gets rolled out and we truly and finally […]
Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?
Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis. This year, however, homeowners are beginning to regain their confidence when it comes to selling safely. The latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) by Fannie Mae shows that 57% of consumers believe now is a good time to sell. Doug Duncan, Vice President and […]
Hakkasan Las Vegas Set to Reopen As Lounge on March 26
The Hakkasan Group is set to reopen Hakkasan Las Vegas, a nightclub located inside MGM Grand, on Friday, March 26. In adherence with State of Nevada restrictions for nightclubs, Hakkasan Nightclub says it will pivot from its regular offerings and will resume operations as a lounge in a unique socially distant environment. “This is a very […]
What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?
The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020. Buyer demand was way up, and the supply of homes available for sale hit record lows. The price of anything is determined by the supply and demand ratio, so home prices skyrocketed last year. Dr. Lynn Fisher, Deputy Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Division […]
Rebranded Downtown Henderson Casino Set to Open in April
The former Eldorado Casino in Henderson is scheduled to open in April, according to a news release. The remodeled downtown property, which will be called The Pass, was purchased by Joe DeSimone of DeSimone Gaming from Boyd Gaming last year. Assuming DeSimone is granted Nevada Gaming Commission approval — the matter is scheduled to go […]
What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure a mortgage. While there are plenty of lower down payment options available for qualified buyers who don’t want to put […]
UFC GYM® Set To Open New UFC FIT® Locations In Las Vegas
UFC GYM®, the first major brand extension of UFC®, today announced that its new fitness concept, UFC FIT®, will open two new locations in Las Vegas this month. The two facilities, located at 5651 Centennial Center Blvd. and 9775 South Maryland Pkwy., will open on Saturday March 13, and Saturday, March 27, respectively. The two locations represent the second and third […]
Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), across the country, inventory of available homes for sale […]
