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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.

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Best Mini Split Air Conditioners

Help Cool Your house With A Mini Split Air Conditioner. Choose the best mini split air conditioner for you after studying style and reviews. You might even consider an Alexa enabled unit. Shop By Brand of Mini Split Air Conditioners Mitsubishi Pioneer Air Conditioner Air Star Daikin Klimaire Innova Classic America Line Set DuctlessAire YMGI Senville Cooper

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Best Twin Over Full Bunkbeds

Popular this year for the child’s bedroom is the twin over full bunk bed. The perfect solution for 2 or 3 sleepers, the twin over full bunk beds offer a great solution for children that share bedrooms.

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How Far is Reno from Las Vegas?

Reno is about a 7 hour drive from Las Vegas, just under 450 Miles. By Air, Reno is about a one hour flight from Las Vegas. Be prepared, Reno is a lot colder temperatures than what you will find in Las Vegas!

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How Are Home Listing Prices Decided?

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, it helps to understand how real estate agents calculate the listing price of a home for their sellers. A good real estate agent will want to get the highest price possible for their sellers, but they must do so in the current market and within a reasonable period of time.

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What Is A Duvet Cover?

A Duvet Cover is merely a protective cover for a Duvet Blanket, which is a piece of bedding. The duvet cover is very much like a big pillowcase and comforter in one (the duvet blanket being the pillow in this example). While the duvet blanket itself, usually full of down, is what keeps you warm, the duvet cover is interchangeable and can come in many different styles and colors.

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Headzup Vegas

Art is something that everyone is drawn to, though we may each have a different idea of just what art really is. When it comes to something truly unique and compelling however, that’s going to challenge your conception of art versus reality you really can’t do better than HeadzUp Vegas. It’s an amazing place to check out some amazing pieces you won’t find anywhere else.

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99 Things to Do in Las Vegas for Valentine’s Day

  Las Vegas is a phenomenal place to visit any time of year, but when you’re wanting to woo your loved one and celebrate romance, Las Vegas is the place to be! Celebrate with your sweetheart in Las Vegas this Valentine’s Day. Here’s a comprehensive list of 99 Things to do in Las Vegas this Valentine’s

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The 34 Best, Most Honest Mechanics as Voted by the Locals

How to Choose From time to time most people need the services of a mechanic for their beloved motor. Choosing the right car or truck mechanic can be extremely difficult especially for individuals who are not mechanically savvy. When it comes to keeping your automobile running smoothly, finding, a good, trustworthy mechanic in Las Vegas

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5 Best Holiday Light Shows in Las Vegas & Henderson

One of the best ways to brighten up the holiday season is to attend one of the best holiday light shows in Las Vegas or Henderson. Las Vegas is a city of lights every day of the year, but residents pull out all the stops when it comes to celebrating the winter holidays. Glittering Lights

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How to Dispose of a Christmas Tree

Cut trees lend their aroma to the season, infusing the home with the scents of Christmas, but what can you do when the holiday is over, and you can’t box or plant your tree. Here are some simple tips on how to dispose of a Christmas tree. Don’t Wait Too Long First, don’t wait for

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5 Best Choices for Christmas Light Installation in Las Vegas

The holiday season is here, and you don’t want to be left behind in the celebrations because Christmas is best celebrated big, bold, and bright. This is made possible through the installation of fascinating Christmas lights, and here are some of the best choices for Christmas light installation in Las Vegas. Lighting Las Vegas Location:

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How Much Does it Cost to Live in Las Vegas?

I’ve lived in Las Vegas since I was 5. I raised 2 beautiful daughters and lived in homes as large as 4000 square feet and as small as a condo around 600 square feet. So how much does it cost to live in Las Vegas? 1-2 people should cost around $2000 – $3000 average a

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Best Pumpkin Patches in Las Vegas

One of the staples of any Fall celebration or decoration is the pumpkin. We love to carve them up for Halloween fun. They make a colorful addition to table spreads, and they add a bit of festive flair to our porches. Of course, we can’t forget about the addition to our favorite pumpkin recipes. Knowing

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Things to Do in Las Vegas During the Fall

The cooler weather of Fall gives us a chance to enjoy being outside and spending time with family and friends. Las Vegas is a city that is alive with so many things to do. From autumn flower sales to the most intense haunted houses in Las Vegas for Halloween, Lori Ballen Team has put together

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Greater Las Vegas Appreciation Map

The Greater Las Vegas area is made up of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, NV. This map shows appreciation for all sales zip code for Clark County, NV.  Click here to learn more about the Las Vegas Real Estate Market.

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What Is The Normal Commission For A REALTOR? [Video]

As a real estate agent team, we are often asked What Is The Normal Commission For A Realtor. The answer is: There isn’t one. The commission is always negotiable. You’ll find listing agents for 1% commission, others for 6% and even 10%. There are also variable commissions which you’ll learn more about in this video.

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