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 guide to the recurring annual events in Summerlin, from the huge Fourth of July Patriotic Parade to the Festival of Arts and the Holiday Parade at Downtown Summerlin, with a link to the official calendar for current dates.
The most fun themed hotels in Las Vegas for 2026, from the Venetian’s canals to Luxor’s pyramid and Paris Las Vegas, plus a note on the Mirage, whose Polynesian theme has closed.
The best family restaurants in Las Vegas for 2026, from the Rainforest Cafe and Cheesecake Factory to Hash House A Go Go and the classic Peppermill, plus a note on the spots that have closed.
The best fish and chips in Las Vegas for 2026, from Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips on the Strip to the 24-hour Crown & Anchor pub and casual local seafood houses, plus a note on the spots that have closed.
Everything to know about the free Fountains of Bellagio: current show times, the best spots to watch, the music, and local tips from someone who’s lived in Las Vegas since she was five.
The best barbecue in Las Vegas for 2026, from the locals’ value legend Ellis Island and John Mull’s Road Kill Grill to SoulBelly BBQ in the Arts District and Strip spots like Virgil’s and Gilley’s.