
Living in Las Vegas: A Local’s Relocation Guide
I’ve lived in Las Vegas since I was five, so here’s the honest local rundown on taxes, weather, getting around, the outdoors, and where people actually live.
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I’ve lived in Las Vegas since I was five, so here’s the honest local rundown on taxes, weather, getting around, the outdoors, and where people actually live.

Here is how I walk Las Vegas buyers from pre-approval to keys, step by step, with the Nevada rules that actually apply right now.

Coyotes turn up in Las Vegas yards, especially on the desert edge and near the washes. Here is what actually works to keep small pets safe, from someone who has lived here since age five.

If you find yourself with a flooded basement, the best thing to do is to call a professional. Here are some of the professionals you can call.

Wondering about The Dome LV at Downtown Container Park in Las Vegas? Here is the honest update on the dome, plus the treehouse slide, fire-breathing mantis, live music, and shops and eats that make Container Park worth a stop.

A lifelong local’s honest comparison of Las Vegas’s two water parks – Cowabunga Canyon on the west side and Cowabunga Bay in Henderson – to help you pick the right one for your crew.