The Business section tells about the economy and business development and health in Las Vegas – with a focus on neighborhoods and real estate content. It will feature articles about local merchants, stores, services and opportunities for people in Las Vegas.

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DumpCal Reason 9 – The Las Vegas economy is healthy and growing

The Las Vegas economy rebounded strongly from recession – low unemployment, rising home values, strong & diverse business development Hyperloop-type industry moving to Vegas Entertainment industry is more diverse All traditional metro businesses and service are here By Hal DeKeyser Las Vegas, aka, Sin City, certainly has a tourism-based economy.  According to Forbes, casinos account…

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Las Vegas economic growth helped by these 6 weapons

2nd most available land in downtown business core Changing nature and identity of Las Vegas, including sports Proximity to expensive and over-regulated California Las Vegas’ economic growth potential is beginning to be appreciated as more than just the Strip but also more a more diversified economy and culture By Hal DeKeyser What U.S. metro has…

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Vegas tops nation in housing value gains

After a hellish recession-era bust, housing value gains, particularly for cheaper homes, is 100% plus for past 5 years Vegas tops San Francisco, Seattle in housing value gains Starter homes gain the most 2018 expected to see more of the same, maybe not as dramatic By Hal DeKeyser We’ve hard all the wild stories about…

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Short sale still an option in Las Vegas

You can still do a short sale in Las Vegas The lender must be convinced it’s the best path Documentation is essential (Originally posted May 2017) Despite rising real estate appreciation and an improving economy, many Las Vegas homeowners remain in financial hardship and under water in their houses and might consider a short sale.…