Plan your weekend by perusing the events listed below. Whether you want to take your weekend to new heights, explore local favorites, or catch a live show, there is something for everyone.   Live Music Billy Joel at Allegiant Stadium Cash N' Carter Music Event Rock on the Roof Luke Bryan at Resorts World   Local Fun On The Record at Park M... read more

The extension of the tax credit until September 30 for homes under contract died with the Jobs Bill that failed to pass yesterday, which included other features. So Wednesday of next week is the true deadline to close. These contracts have already been signed so this shouldn't impact sales as long as buyers truly have the cash to close. The continued upside for buyers are continually low interest rates. A record low according to Bankrate.com's 25 year survey. We were generally wrong in thinking interest ra... read more

The extension on the closing date for the homebuyer tax credit has been signed. This is an extension on the closing date of homes under contract before April 30, not a Homebuyer Tax Credit Part III: The Credit Continues. This extension will help homebuyers obtain the credit on homes that otherwise would have missed the June 30 deadline. Good news for buyers under contract, especially for Las Vegas in which a lot of inventory is short sale. These often take several months to close. http://www.reuters.com/articl... read more

Owning a home can be expensive. Put more money in your pocket this year by minimizing your taxable income with these deductions*. If these deductions don't apply to your situation, contact the real estate professional responsible for sharing this blog post with you to receive a deduction checklist. *Source: creditkarma.com... read more

Becoming a first-time home buyer is easier said than done in a lot of markets across the country, but what about Las Vegas? There is good news if you are looking to buy a home in Southern Nevada. Zillow recently announced the Ten Best Metros for First-Time Home Buyers, and Las Vegas was ranked second! The research was based on four key metrics…a lower median home value which results in smaller down payments, a strong home value appreciation forecast which helps buyers grow their overall wealth, a high &ldquo... read more