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.
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.
Los Angeles sits about 270 miles from Las Vegas, a roughly 4 to 4.5 hour drive on I-15. Here’s how the drive, the flight, the bus, and the coming high-speed train really compare, plus the best stops along the way.
Building a pool in the desert is a big decision, so here is exactly how I tell friends to vet a Las Vegas pool contractor, from the Nevada license to the contract, permits, cost, and timeline.
Here is what I tell every buyer about the real up-front cash it takes to buy a home in Las Vegas, from down payment to closing costs, earnest money, and reserves.
I broke down what really drives home prices in Las Vegas, from neighborhood and size to pools, new builds, and interest rates, so the number makes sense before you buy or sell.
If you owe more than your home is worth and you’re behind or about to be, a short sale may be a way out. Here’s how a Nevada short sale actually works, in plain terms.