Welcome to the Lori Ballen Team Real Estate Blog. Everything you want to know about real estate, home values, featured listings, home maintenance, home repair, and so much more.
A lifelong local’s honest, up-to-date guide to the best things to do in Las Vegas — from Red Rock Canyon and the Strip’s free shows to museums, thrill rides, live entertainment, and hometown gems.
When the Las Vegas heat hits, we all run for the water. Here are the best Las Vegas water parks, aquatic centers, and neighborhood splash pads to keep the whole family cool.
The Golden Knights are heading into their 10th season with a brand new head coach after a run to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Here’s what’s happening with Las Vegas’s NHL team right now, plus how to catch a game.
Grab your hat, lather on some sunscreen, and let’s explore the fascinating plants and animals that call the desert around Las Vegas home!
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.
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.