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Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Wax Museum

Visitors to Madame Tussauds have the opportunity to visit their favorite actors, music icons, superheroes, and more. The only difference is these celebrities are made of wax. Madame Tussauds attraction continues the tradition of replicating famous persons out of wax as first done by the infamous Madame Tussauds during the 18th century. Location: 3344 S.

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Red Rock Country Club Market Report

Red Rock Country Club offers a privileged few a lifestyle unparalleled in Summerlin Las Vegas 89135. This community is a 738-acre guard-gated residential village in Summerlin with around 1,000 luxury homes and many custom lots ready to build a dream home. In this Red Rock Country Club Market Report, you’ll find the average home price, months

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Anthem Country Club Market Report

Located 15 minutes from the Vegas strip, Anthem is found within an exclusive gated community that has a 24/7 manned gatehouse. With 6 beautiful lakes, immaculate terrain, bent grass greens, and panoramic mountain views, the club has created an amazing lifestyle for its members to relish. It has just under 1,000 social and golf members who live

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Best Restaurants In Las Vegas

Welcome to Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a hot destination for a variety of reasons including delicious food options, a variety of entertainment, and lots of gambling. The place just got a lot hotter, though, since Gordon Ramsay has brought Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant in Caesars Palace. Make Reservations On January 26th Gordon Ramsey the Multi- Michelin starred celebrity chef

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Best Pools in Las Vegas

When the valley heats up, so do the pools. With warm weather most of the year, Las Vegas has become one of the best sunbathing destinations in the world. With DJ’s, VIP service, and Bikini contests, Las Vegas is the place to be for the Summer! So where are the Best Pools in Las Vegas?

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What Time is it in Las Vegas?

Many people traveling to Las Vegas are curious about the time zone. This article will answer that question What Time Is it in Las Vegas and provide additional Las Vegas travel information.

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Southwest Las Vegas Home Prices

Here’s what happened with Southwest Las Vegas home prices.  Each SW zip code is calculated at the end of  February 2018. It’s still a seller’s market. Homes in the area of the median price ranges are often receiving multiple offers within hours or days of listing. With interest rates on the rise, it’s a great

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How to eat VEGAN in Vegas

Many people are turning to veganism for a healthy lifestyle. However, because most of the world is non-vegan, it is hard to find restaurants or eating joints that fit the change of diet. While you could go to a grocery store and purchase vegan food, you do not get the full enjoyment of exploring different

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Las Vegas, the Hottest Market in Town

Which real estate markets are hot right now? If you bet Las Vegas is in the top spot, you’re onto a sure thing. In fact, although Vegas has been number one on realtor.com a few times in the last fifteen years, it’s actually mostly been for homes purchased in short sale or foreclosure. Finally, in

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The Big Apple Coaster at New York New York

The Big Apple Coaster at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino has towered above the Las Vegas Strip since the late 1990s. After strapping into one of the coaster’s four cars, riders are sent on a three-minute escapade of 67-mph twists, loops and drops. In fact, the coaster’s biggest drop sends riders on a

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Summerlin Las Vegas Real Estate Market

n the past 5 years, Summerlin Las Vegas has seen home prices that average in the low to mid 300’s. Summerlin has higher averages that the rest of the Greater Las Vegas Real Estate Market as a whole. Each village has it’s own features and style as well as its own average home price. As a whole, including single family residences, condo homes, and townhouses, Summerlin had an average price range of $353,535 for 2017.

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Just Sold in 89166 for 100% of List Price

Krista Porter of Lori Ballen Real Estate Team in Las Vegas has just sold this 5 bedroom, 3 bath house in the 89166. This property sold for $425,000, at 100% of list price and closed $136 per square foot. It was only on the market for 14 days and took 55 days from list to close.

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Las Vegas Real Estate Blog

Welcome to the Lori Ballen Team Las Vegas Real Estate Blog. Here, I hope you’ll find the advice you need to better prepare you to buy or sell a house in Las Vegas. When you are ready to discuss your goals, call or text 702.604.7739. Your Las Vegas real estate agents are standing by to

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Things to Do in Summerlin

Summerlin Pools, Where to go Swimming in Summerlin

Dive into the Summer with this list of Summerlin Pools. As a bonus, we’ve included several pools outside of Summerlin as well for those not residents of the community. There are several public pools in Summerlin including The Trails, The Vistas, and The Willows. Visit the Summerlin Community Center to pick up your resident card.

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How to Hire The Best Elvis Impersonator in Las Vegas

How to Hire the Best Elvis Impersonator in Vegas If you get All Shook Up whenever the King comes on the radio, you are not alone. Forty years after Elvis Presley’s death in 1977, the best impersonators in the world are gyrating their hips to sold-out crowds in Las Vegas. You may have seen acclaimed

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Desert Shores Real Estate Market Report

Average Price Range: $344,768 Desert Shores Home Values have increased year over year. At the end of 2017, calculating only single-family residences, the average price range for this neighborhood was $344,768. You can view the rest of the Las Vegas Real Estate Market here. Primary Year Sale Price, Average 2013 $274,751 2014 $277,878 2015 $324,817

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Best Las Vegas Dentists | Locals Voted!

Summerlin Area Here are the best dentists in Las Vegas as voted by the locals. Feel free to contact us if you feel someone should be added to the list. Make sure you include a link, their contact info, and why you think they should be included. Drs. Bryson and Margio | 89134 Dr. Lac Smile

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Getting around with Uber in Las Vegas – and Lyft

If you live, work or visit Las Vegas Area, from your Henderson Home, to the Strip to Fremont Street, you can now use either of the country’s two top ride-hailing services, Uber and Lyft, for transportation. Both services are powered by the company’s own app that pairs people in need of a ride with vetted,

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Las Vegas Allergies, What Can you Do About Them?

Las Vegas has come a long way ever since it was first discovered in the early 1800’s. This city is situated in the state of Nevada and is one of the biggest cities in the United States. With an estimated population of over two million people. Las Vegas was established on modernism and new beginnings.

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How to Raise your Credit Score to Buy A House

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. ~ Benjamin Franklin If you have made your decision to become a homeowner, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise when applying for a mortgage loan. This could leave you wondering how to raise your credit score to buy a

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Coyotes in Summerlin

Coyotes in Summerlin I happen to live in The Vistas at Summerlin. In one of our social groups online, I was seeing many posts about Coyote sightings. At first, we thought we could call the Department of Wildlife, and they would come to the rescue. Neighbors are reporting conversations that make this an unreliable method.

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Northwest Las Vegas Average Home Prices

The Northwest part of the Las Vegas Valley makes up MLS area 401, 402, 403, 404, and 405. When buying a house in one of the Northwest Las Vegas zip codes, knowing the differences in these areas can help you make a decision on which area might be for you. When selling a property, you’ll

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89144 Housing Market

About the 89144 Housing Market 89144 is popular zip code in Northwest Las Vegas. This area is known as Summerlin which is a Master Planned Community. Many wonder how much average home prices are in 89144, and this end of year report can guide you to the numbers you need. There were 1,230 new listings

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Airstream Park, Tiny Living in Downtown Las Vegas

As the “tiny house” craze continues to sweep the nation and dominate cable television, the late Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh contributed his unique take on the small space living nation by creating Airstream Park. Located in downtown Las Vegas, Airstream Park is an experiment in communal living, inspired by the iconic Burning Man festival, combined with

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M&M’s World Las Vegas

Check out this one of a kind candy shop! M&M’s World in Las Vegas is a 28,000 square foot, four-level tribute to the colorful candy-coated chocolates. Design your own M & M candies, purchase apparel, or get other souvenirs from this delicious and delightful monument to M & M Candies. Location: 3785 S Las Vegas

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Karaoke Las Vegas | Find a Karaoke Bar

One of the most popular entertainments in Las Vegas is Karaoke. Whether you’ve been inspired by the shows on the strip or you just want to let loose with a group of friends, a Karaoke bar is among the most popular on and off the strip. When you aren’t sure where to go, for the most fun you can have with a drink and a mic, check out these well-known tourist meccas and off-the-beaten-path local favorites and join in for Karaoke Las Vegas!

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