Buying a new home is a big decision that needs to be thoroughly planned out from start to finish. And there is simply no better way to begin the home-buying process than finding out what your current house is worth so you know exactly what you have to work with before selling it. But while pricing and selling your home are essential first steps to get the ball rolling, contacting a knowledgeable real estate agent should be done at the very beginning before anything else. Following is a brief step-by-step guide yo... read more

Everyone has been curious about the impact of the tax credit on sales. We are seeing a dip but no cliff diving. We have expected that some demand would be pulled forward from the latter months of 2010. Since about half of our market has been investor sales that are not qualified for the credit, the effect may be muted more in Las Vegas than in other areas. The ultimate effect on sales post tax credit may end up being a popular question but with an academic answer. It is going to be hard to disentangl... read more

Contour Homes, a locally owned and operated homebuilder, has officially broken ground on its newest residential product line, Dovetail, marking a significant step forward in delivering feature-filled, attainable housing across the Las Vegas Valley. The inaugural Dovetail community will be located near Decatur Boulevard and Lake Mead Boulevard in Northwest Las Vegas, with additional locations planned throughout the Valley. The groundbreaking event brought together local leadership, development partners, and indust... read more

Looking for fun ways to celebrate that special dad in your life? Plenty of places around Las Vegas are showing the love by offering cool and even free deals to treat dad this Father's Day Weekend. Here are a few options. Complimentary ice cream scoop at Purple Penguin Snowcone Shack  Free pizza at Cousins NY Pizza & Pasta Free coffee at Founders Coffee Complimentary draft beer at Bottiglia Cucina Enoteca Free shot of tequila at Pinches Tacos Free ride on the High Roller Other Ways to Enjoy the Weeke... read more

Love is in the air! In honor of Valentine's Day, an occasion to express how much we cherish those who mean the most to us, we thought it might be helpful to feature various ideas for spending quality time with your special someone, friends, family and even your four-legged companions. Get inspired from these Weekend Buzz lists of local events and creative ways to celebrate the season of love this weekend.There are several Las Vegas hot spots where you can enjoy curated meals and beverage specials with your partner ... read more