Living in Las Vegas
Desert Plants and Animals Around Las Vegas: A Nature Lover’s Guide
Grab your hat, lather on some sunscreen, and let’s explore the fascinating plants and animals that call the desert around Las Vegas home!
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Paradise Garden Buffet at the Flamingo: What Happened to It
Paradise Garden Buffet at the Flamingo closed permanently in March 2020 and was later demolished. Here’s what really happened, where to eat at the Flamingo now, and which Strip buffets are still open.
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Do Blink Cameras Work with Google Home?
Blink cameras still don’t work natively with Google Home in 2026. Here’s what actually works (IFTTT, SmartThings), what stopped working (Zapier), and which cameras just got real Google Home support.
Shows
Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas: All 5 Shows and Which One to See
A guide to all five Cirque du Soleil shows currently running on the Las Vegas Strip — O, KÀ, Michael Jackson ONE, Mystère, and Mad Apple — and which one fits your trip.
Living in Las Vegas
Haunted Vegas: The Most Haunted Hotels and Ghost Stories in Las Vegas
A lifelong local’s guide to haunted Las Vegas: the Excalibur’s 10th floor, the MGM Grand fire history at Horseshoe, Bugsy Siegel’s Flamingo, the Luxor, Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum, and the best ghost tours.
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What Is a Casita? A Las Vegas Buyer’s Guide
A casita is a small self-contained living space on the same lot as the main home. A Las Vegas REALTOR explains detached vs. attached casitas, ADU differences, rental rules, and value.
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Las Vegas School Supplies List and CCSD Dress Codes: A Parent’s Guide
A lifelong local’s guide to CCSD school supplies by grade, how the dress code and Standard Student Attire uniform rules really work, and key 2026-27 school year dates.
Best Restaurants In Las Vegas
Hell’s Kitchen Las Vegas Dress Code: What to Actually Wear
There’s no enforced dress code at Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen at Caesars Palace. A lifelong local explains what people actually wear, what to skip, and how to get a table.
Living in Las Vegas
Birds in Las Vegas: A Local’s Guide to the Species You’ll Actually See
A lifelong Las Vegan’s guide to the birds of Las Vegas, from backyard quail and hummingbirds to wintering bald eagles at Lake Mead, plus the best birding spots around the valley.
Living in Las Vegas
New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas (and Does It Snow?)
Your local guide to New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas: the Strip fireworks, road closures, where to watch, downtown at Fremont Street, plus whether it really snows here and where to find real snow nearby.
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House Flipping in Las Vegas: Is It Still Worth It?
Yes, people still flip houses in Las Vegas, but the margins are tighter now. Here is how a flip really works, the 70 percent rule and ARV, the risks, and where the deals come from.
How to Choose a Mortgage Lender When Buying a Home
Here is how I help Las Vegas buyers choose a mortgage lender, from bank versus broker to reading a Loan Estimate and shopping a few lenders without hurting your credit.
Las Vegas Real Estate Market Report
7 Real Estate Market Numbers Every Buyer and Seller Should Watch
I break down the seven housing market numbers I actually watch in Las Vegas, what each one means, and how buyers and sellers should read them.
Best of Las Vegas
Best Irish Pubs in Las Vegas (Great for St. Patrick’s Day)
My local guide to the best Irish pubs in Las Vegas, from Nine Fine Irishmen and Ri Ra on the Strip to McMullan’s, Wooloughan’s, Sean Patrick’s, and Hennessey’s. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any day you want a proper pint.
Las Vegas Real Estate Market Report
Sold by Lori Ballen Team at Keller Williams Realty
Here’s a list of recently sold homes by Lori Ballen Team at Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas. Call 702-604-7739 to buy or sell real estate in Las Vegas, Henderson, or North Las Vegas
Birthdays
39 Best Places for a Fun Birthday Dinner in Las Vegas
From sparkler-topped cake shakes to a revolving room 800 feet over the Strip, these are the 39 Las Vegas birthday dinner spots I actually send people to, every one verified open in 2026.
Las Vegas Real Estate Market Report
89138 Home Prices
Enjoy this quick market snapshot of the 89138 Zip Code. View average home prices for current listings, pending contracts, and recently sold houses. While this is only a quick view, you can request a regularly updated report using the form below.
Las Vegas Real Estate Market Report
89135 Real Estate Market Report September 2019
89135 is a zip code in Las Vegas primarily inside the master-planned community known as Summerlin. Here’s what’s happening in regards to 89135 home values and real estate.
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