I've posted about the benefits of living in Las Vegas. With all the recreation and entertainment right in your back yard, it makes it easy to slip away for a quick vacation. Even with being rather busy I was able to take a quick break with some out-of-town guests. Click for Larger Image This trip was to Wynn, and it's adjoining sister property that opened this past December, Encore Las Vegas. While I've always enjoyed Steve Wynn's first hotel that opened in 2005, I&#... Read Full Story

  In my last post I talked about the 78.3% increase in Las Vegas Home Sales for April 2009. It was the 13th straight month of year over increases, and Las Vegas Home Buyers and Investors have been grabbing up the bargains. For first time buyers that qualify, they have the added incentive of the $8,000 tax credit if they close on their home before Dec. 1, 2009.I also mentioned in that post that real estate is local, even on the local level. This is where you need to have a knowledgeable agent ... Read Full Story

  This according to the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® figures as reported here in the Las Vegas Sun. It's a 78.3% increase above April 2008 sales, and up 7.3% over the previous month's gains. The article also noted a whopping 40% 'price drop', April 2008 to April 2009. Las Vegas foreclosed homes continue to dominate sales, driving down median price. Many first time home buyers are taking advantage of the $8,000 tax credit, all buyers the much more affordable... Read Full Story

  With a nearly year round growing season, Las Vegas has some incredible plants and flowers. Coming from the colder climates of the east, it was such a pleasure to see so much color and life throughout the year. No more cabin fever from the dreary days of waiting for spring to arrive. Click for Larger Image Of course there are many familiar plants and flowers that grow very well here and last so long. That wasn't much of a surprise, although visiting well stocked nurseries and garden center... Read Full Story

  With a nearly year round growing season, Las Vegas has some incredible plants and flowers. Coming from the colder climates of the east, it was such a pleasure to see so much color and life throughout the year. No more cabin fever from the dreary days of waiting for spring to arrive. Click for Larger Image Of course there are many familiar plants and flowers that grow very well here and last so long. That wasn't much of a surprise, although visiting well stocked nurseries and garde... Read Full Story

  If you follow my Active Rain Blog, you probably know there are pilots in my household. So for us, being around airports large and small isn't an unusual experience. My better half is a former Public Affairs Officer, that among other things, was involved in organising and participating in a number of air shows over the years. They were always very well attended and that goes to show how much interest there is in aviation. With an estimate that less than 2% of the US population are pilots, he... Read Full Story

  If you follow my Active Rain Blog, you probably know there are pilots in my household. So for us, being around airports large and small isn't an unusual experience. My better half is a former Public Affairs Officer, that among other things, was involved in organising and participating in a number of air shows over the years. They were always very well attended and that goes to show how much interest there is in aviation. With an estimate that less than 2% of the US population are pilots... Read Full Story

  This past weekend I posted about my trip on the Southern Nevada Railway train ride. Afterwards we headed over to the 24th Annual Boulder City Fine Arts Festival to enjoy the art and the food. The 2 day event was held in Bicentennial Park in the downtown area of the city.I've also posted about Boulder City before, with it's quaint small town charm that is a sharp contrast to the big city lights and expansion of Las Vegas. While it has the largest land area of any city in Nevada, it's growth ... Read Full Story

  This past weekend I posted about my trip on the Southern Nevada Railway train ride. Afterwards we headed over to the 24th Annual Boulder City Fine Arts Festival to enjoy the art and the food. The 2 day event was held in Bicentennial Park in the downtown area of the city.I've also posted about Boulder City before, with it's quaint small town charm that is a sharp contrast to the big city lights and expansion of Las Vegas. While it has the largest land area of any city in Nevada, it&#... Read Full Story

  Many visitors think of living in Las Vegas as the 'Wild Life'. Their brief stop at a very small 4.5 mile 'Strip' of land often gives them a limited view of all that Las Vegas has to offer, and there is much more. Yes, you can experience the other wildlife found in and around the valley. From what you might find in the luxury homes of McDonald Highlands, to this guy on my trip to Boulder City to ride the rails. Click for Larger Image I've posted about the Santa Train of the Nevada Southern... Read Full Story