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Darren Hildreth, Realtor® - Las Vegas Real Estate Agent

Las Vegas Housing Scam Revealed

The rise in foreclosures has caused some to become desperate to save their credit and as much money as possible. Residents look for ways to avoid the crunch. Meanwhile, others look to profit from the situation. Beware of equity skimmers.

A man in Las Vegas tells debtors he will buy a home and rent it out. He then defaults on the payments and makes off with the rent income. The bank forecloses on the original owners anyway.

If you are approached by someone trying to save your home be sure to research the scenario carefully. It is best to contact a sincere real estate professional to investigate your options.

Las Vegas "Downtown Centennial Plan" Well Under Way

In 2000 Las Vegas officials released a plan (revised in 2007) to Manhattanize Las Vegas. Anyone who visited the Strip for the very successful New Years bash has noticed the new skyline. What many may not know is the full extent of the city's central revamping.

Las Vegas has been divided into nine districts:

  1. Office Core
  2. Las Vegas Boulevard
  3. Downtown South (includes The Las Vegas Arts District)
  4. Union Park
  5. Central Casino Core
  6. Northern Strip Gateway
  7. East Village (includes Freemont East Entertainment District)
Note: two of the districts are included in larger districts.

Las Vegas real estate in many parts of the city are affected by the redevelopment. High rises and other forms of residential living along with considerable commercial projects will reshape the heart of the Las Vegas valley.

New Year in Las Vegas Lights Up the Sky

Las Vegas celebrates the New Year with a huge display of fireworks. Seen from all over the valley, choreographed fireworks were launched from several of the casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.

News stations covered the event on TV complete with music. In fact, the whole night was covered. Parties all up and down Las Vegas Blvd hosted thousands. As many as 300,000 people participated downtown.

From the Freemont Experience to Mandalay Bay the noise of celebrating visitors and locals could be heard. The weather was great and droves of people had a great time. It was an exciting night.