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Episode 12 of the Vegas Life Real Estate Podcast focuses on strategies for turning renters into buyers and the various factors affecting the Las Vegas real estate market in 2025. The hosts discuss the challenges renters face, often finding it harder to qualify for rentals than mortgages due to stringent requirements by landlords. The episode highlights several key topics: Renters vs. Buyers: The hosts discuss the benefits of homeownership over renting, emphasizing the importance of owning assets that appreciate over time. They acknowledge that homeownership isn't for everyone, but advise people to consider purchasing a home if their life is stable and they plan to stay in the area. Rental Market Difficulties: The podcast details the credit issues, the uncertainty of renters staying in the area and lease terms that renters face in the Las Vegas Market. The requirements of home rentals can be as stringent as qualifying for a mortgage, and often require significant upfront costs like large security deposits. Impact of External Factors: The hosts touch on how factors such as wildfires in Southern California and the recent demand for lower interest rates, and the government policy, can impact the market, leading to increased demand and higher prices in Las Vegas. The Appeal of Las Vegas: They discuss the numerous benefits of living in Las Vegas, from outdoor activities like Mount Charleston and Lake Mead to entertainment options on the Strip, including a discussion of the "unrated" sunsets and sunrises. They emphasize it is a place where everyone wants to be. Local Insights: The podcast explores the challenges of finding good jobs in Vegas and the common misconception that there are no jobs. They note that the real estate market in the area is robust, with more inventory and an influx of people from California. Market Update: Kevin Sherba provides an update on the current market, noting increased inventory, a stable median home price of $475,000, and a slight increase in the average days on the market (37 days). He also mentions that some people are reducing the prices and homes are staying on the market a little longer, with 612 homes currently under contract. Tax Tips, Financial advice and Investment Strategies The team mentions trust attorneys, CPAs, and tax shelters. They dive into the concept of asset protection. They discuss strategies of minimizing risk. They discuss investment strategies that will allow a person to succeed. They talk about the perception of money and the importance of having a great team. Future of Las Vegas Real Estate: The hosts forecast a continued rise in prices and a potential increase in inherited properties being put on the market, leading to more investment opportunities. They emphasize the importance of teaming up with family or a trusted realtor to navigate the market effectively and to make a purchase.
For a city located in the Mojave desert, Las Vegas certainly is a land of plenty. Plenty to do, that is. From bustling casinos to high-caliber entertainment to some of the hottest restaurants in the country, it's got something for everyone. However, a bright-lights-big-city vibe isn't the only trick that Vegas has up its sleeve. For nature lovers, the Vegas area offers a full house of fresh air and outdoor fun.Today, Angie Orth is back with Melinda Sheckells. As a Las Vegas local, she knows the best places to escape outside of the city to get your nature fix. You'll hear about the stunning natural beauty surrounding the city of Las Vegas, and how surprisingly close to the action these breathtaking natural wonders are located. You'll also learn about an unmissable historical landmark and where to find canyon hikes, boat tours, and water sports. What You'll Learn:(0:56) What you can do for a day at Mount Charleston(2:21) A hiker's paradise just outside of the city(2:57) Where to get your water sports fix(3:41) A monument to American ingenuity(4:10) Where to experience nature if the weather doesn't cooperateConnect with Melinda Sheckells:https://www.instagram.com/melindasheckells/https://linktr.ee/MelindaSheckellsConnect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa https://clubadventures.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprisesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises
When Tropical Storm Hilary passed through Nevada last August, the rains were seen as both welcome and devastating.
In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Jason Quinn of The Real ResQ sits down with Dave Callen, a retired Las Vegas police officer, pilot and owner of SR3 Rescue Concepts. They discuss Callen's career in law enforcement and aviation, including his experience as a rescue pilot. Callen shares his first three call outs as a rescue pilot and conveys how excited and ready he was for each of them. They speak quite a bit about the challenges of flying at high altitudes. Callen also tells an exciting story out of Las Vegas about a challenging rescue for a lady who was lost in the Mount Charleston area at around 11,000 feet. Callen reflects on search-and-rescue (SAR) callouts, the importance of decision-making and leadership in high-stress situations, and the responsibility of leaders to trust their team and provide them with the tools to make good decisions. Overall, for a woman who was lost in the Mount Charleston area, this highlights the importance of learning from mistakes and constantly improving in order to ensure the safety of all involved. Enjoy! This episode is powered by Vertical Helicasts. Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Collins Aerospace. Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical Helicasts.
When Tropical Storm Hilary hit the Mount Charleston area, the resulting flood wiped away roads, downed power lines and washed out water mains. Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) crews were on the scene within hours of the storm assessing the damage and planning repairs to the badly damaged water system in the Kyle Canyon community. LVVWD's Aaron Gamble and Tom Burns talk about the emergency response efforts that included helping the fire department ferry residents to safety on the Water Smarts Podcast, “EMERGENCY RESPONSE: LVVWD responds to tropical storm damage in Kyle Canyon.” Hosts: Bronson Mack and Crystal Zuelkehttps://www.snwa.com/
Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Stacy McCloud, a former television news anchor who now works in public relations. They haven't seen each other since 2009. Frank will give a presentation about the history of the Body Farm at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Vonore Public Library. Learn more at https://bonezones.com (don't forget the S). Stacy grew up in LaFollette and went to Campbell County High School and ETSU. She got a job at WYMT in Hazard, Kentucky and was eventually able to transfer to their sister station, WVLT in Knoxville. Stacy left Knoxville to accept a job as the entertainment reporter at the Fox affiliate in Nashville. She next worked for Headline Country on GAC. She moved to Las Vegas and became a competitive bodybuilder. In 2019, Stacy began doing public relations for a fitness company. She now works for a Nashville public relations company. This episode is sponsored by the Secret City Improv Festival, October 6 and 7, 2023 at the Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge. See performances by 23 professional troupes and 3 local high school troupes. Performances are on Friday, October 6th at 7pm, 9p, and 11pm and on Saturday, October 7th at 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 8:45pm and 10:30pm. Buy your tickets online at https://secretcityimprovfest.com/frank Frank is excited about the upcoming season of Tennessee Scholars' Bowl because 64 teams have signed up for the tournament. The first day of recording will be October 4, 2023. The episodes will be broadcast in January, February, and March, 2024. One of Stacy's PR clients is Dr. Jason Collier at Southern Dental Implant Center. Dr. Collier will give away a free dental makeover to someone who has been impacted by the suicide of a friend or relative or who has had suicidal thoughts themselves. Nominations will be accepted until November 18, 2023 (International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day.) Nominations can be submitted by emailing stacy@aroluxe.com, by calling 615-870-9088 between the hours of 9am-6pm, or by visiting https://tinyurl.com/thegiftofasmile. Include the nominee's name, location, contact information, and backstory. Because of the sensitivity of this subject, all nominees and the recipient of the smile giveaway will remain anonymous unless they would like their identity to be revealed. The person selected for the makeover must be willing to travel to Memphis for treatment. Frank and Stacy reminisce about the late Chef Walter Lambert, who used to do a daily cooking segment on WVLT. A few times Frank saw Chef Walter returning that day's floral centerpiece to Food City in Bearden. Stacy's grandmothers would write down Chef Walter's recipes in their personal cookbooks. Frank suggests that Stacy should visit the Silent Heroes Of The Cold War National Memorial at Mount Charleston, about 35 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/ Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow and hit the bell for notifications. Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart, and Audible. Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FrankAndFriendsShow https://www.instagram.com/FrankAndFriendsShow https://www.twitter.com/FrankNFriendsSh Thanks!
The public's help is needed to identify a vehicle in a fatal hit-and-run crash, cleanup efforts at Mount Charleston must be completed before the winter season, and a new comedy club nears its opening date.
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On Ron's Amazing Stories this time we have a theme. It is being shanghaied. Webster's dictionary defines it as; to put aboard a ship by force often with the help of liquor or a drug. In our case we have both those. On These Are Your Stories we have two of them; a UFO encounter and a good old fashioned haunting. As an added bonus we have a brand new Johnny Is It True shanghaied edition. It should be pretty fun, unless you're the one being crimped. What is crimped? Press that play button and find out. Featured Story - Shanghaied Our featured story comes from the OTR science fiction series X-Minus One, and is titled Shanghaied. Shanghaiing was popular in the late 1800s. Criminals would use trickery, intimidation, or violence to enlist sailors. Once a sailor signed on board a vessel, (coerced or forged) it was illegal for him to leave the ship before the voyage's end. As you might guess our story is of another time and place. This science fiction tale tells us what the practice might be like in the distant future. The show is titled Shanghaied and first aired on September 10, 1955. Other Stories Include - No Leg To Stand On, [Review] Fear the Sky - The Fear Saga, Book 1, The Lights on Mount Charleston, The Old Chair, Shanghaied, and Johnny Is It True - Shanghaied Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:
On this episode of the podcast we discuss why we love exploring Las Vegas. We take you with us up Mount Charleston to the highest I have ever hiked and feel the heat as we hike through the desert in the search for water at La Madre Spring at Red Rock Canyon Recreation Area.
About our guest … Jermareon Williams is the government affairs manager for the state of Nevada at Western Resource Advocates(WRA). He works with WRA's program staff to advance innovative legislative and administrative policy solutions critical to addressingthe state's most pressing conservation challenges. As the first person to hold this position in Nevada, Williams is eager to get creativeand bring forward policy that will protect local communities.Born and raised in Las Vegas, Williams has a deep love for his community and the entire state. Having grown up in areas where therewas heavy pollution, working to ensure others have clean air to breathe makes his work at WRA personal. During his senior year ofcollege, Williams secured an internship with Senator Harry Reid, where he witnessed firsthand the collective action required in movingforward efforts to protect our planet.Senator Reid's office then brought Williams on board after graduation where he served as the public lands and clean energy liaison andworked with conservation organizations to protect public lands in Nevada, including Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monumentand Gold Butte National Monument. And that was just the start of his service as a staffer in the U.S. Senate.Prior to joining WRA, Williams was also the small business manager for U.S Senator Jacky Rosen where he helped small businessowners locate funding for their businesses and acted as a liaison for Nevada's Native American, African American, and techcommunities. After nearly a decade working in the Senate, Williams wanted to dedicate his professional focus to environmental work.He wanted to wake up every day knowing that he played a part in saving the world. He sees this as an opportunity to bring progress forenvironmental justice for everyone – regardless of race, income, or background. Being part of WRA, he gets to actualize this dream byworking with a team of experts committed to improving air quality and protecting the land, water, and wildlife in our Western states.Williams feels blessed to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful public and open spaces in Southern Nevada, including Red RockCanyon, Sloan Canyon, and Mount Charleston. His appreciation for these lands and his determination to ensure equitable access to allcommunities fuels his desire to work in this space. Beyond working to protect public lands, Williams is also looking forward toelectrifying transportation and safeguarding Nevada's most precious freshwater resources.Williams earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Film from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Based in Las Vegas,Williams enjoys hanging out with his family and watching movies in his free time. He is also deeply passionate about music. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-R...College of Medicine website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/Roseman University website:https://www.roseman.edu/College of Medicine Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rosemanmedi...'GENESIS website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/home/gen... Follow UsTwitter:@DrJoeGreer@Rosemanmedicine Instagram:@rosemanmedicine @rosemanuhs
Just outside of Las Vegas sits Mount Charleston Nevada, and the rest of the Spring Mountains. Within this amazing mountain range sits the gorgeous mountain community of Mount Charleston Nevada. Several hundred people move in and out of Mount Charleston Nevada every year. And I have been asked more than once, what are the pros and cons of living at Mount Charleston? Well today, in this video, that's what I'll be going over. If you want to move to Mount Charleston Nevada stay tuned, cause I'll be talking all about the pros and cons of living there.
Woman who got brain clots after vaccine shows improvement, NV Energy may shut off power in Mount Charleston area, a California couple flopped straight flushes on the same night and more on 7@7 from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Henderson police officers with years of misconduct kept working, Mount Charleston loses power due to strong winds, a man was arrested after a Strip shooting leaves 1 dead and more on 7@7 from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
tradershky co-hosts. (Topic beings at 0:28:00 mark): Mount Charleston fire threatens PFA rotary phone.... (0:32:23): Player claims that he got the "duplicate IP error" when trying to register for event from Caesars.... (0:43:13): Some players reporting issues getting money onto WSOP.com to play events.... (0:57:34): Screen shots & videos of other players using training or HUD software is upsetting WSOP.com recreational players.... (1:03:58): Oops! Limit O8 WSOP event accidentally set up as PLO8.... (1:09:45): Phil Hellmuth had chip lead in first bracelet event with 18 left. Did he do it?.... (1:19:49): Rumor flies that state will force-close casinos soon as casinos deny it.... (2:04:43): Caesars CEO Tony Rodio sends out letter to employees about staying home when even slightly sick.... (2:12:15): Curse of PFA: Danielle Andersen reveals she has COVID-19?.... (2:29:14): Phil Hellmuth trying to sell modest Vegas home, but is it nearing foreclosure?.... (2:54:10): Gavin Newsom orders closures of all California casinos, but Indian properties stay open.... (3:01:20): Atlantic City casinos reopen, but without smoking or alcohol.... (3:10:26): President of Station Casinos dies in boating accident.... (3:57:33): Intelligent blog makes the case that coronavirus will hit each metropolitan area hard once, then die out.... (4:45:09): Hydroxycloroquine shown in study to significantly reduce death, after all.... (4:55:00): Ivermectin - the drug you probably haven't heard of, some claiming cures COVID-19.... (5:07:15): Opinion: The "Karen" meme isn't what it seems, and is everything I hate.
tradershky co-hosts. (Topic beings at 0:28:00 mark): Mount Charleston fire threatens PFA rotary phone.... (0:32:23): Player claims that he got the "duplicate IP error" when trying to register for event from Caesars.... (0:43:13): Some players reporting issues getting money onto WSOP.com to play events.... (0:57:34): Screen shots & videos of other players using training or HUD software is upsetting WSOP.com recreational players.... (1:03:58): Oops! Limit O8 WSOP event accidentally set up as PLO8.... (1:09:45): Phil Hellmuth had chip lead in first bracelet event with 18 left. Did he do it?.... (1:19:49): Rumor flies that state will force-close casinos soon as casinos deny it.... (2:04:43): Caesars CEO Tony Rodio sends out letter to employees about staying home when even slightly sick.... (2:12:15): Curse of PFA: Danielle Andersen reveals she has COVID-19?.... (2:29:14): Phil Hellmuth trying to sell modest Vegas home, but is it nearing foreclosure?.... (2:54:10): Gavin Newsom orders closures of all California casinos, but Indian properties stay open.... (3:01:20): Atlantic City casinos reopen, but without smoking or alcohol.... (3:10:26): President of Station Casinos dies in boating accident.... (3:57:33): Intelligent blog makes the case that coronavirus will hit each metropolitan area hard once, then die out.... (4:45:09): Hydroxycloroquine shown in study to significantly reduce death, after all.... (4:55:00): Ivermectin - the drug you probably haven't heard of, some claiming cures COVID-19.... (5:07:15): Opinion: The "Karen" meme isn't what it seems, and is everything I hate.
On we feature one from last week that has taken the RAS community by storm. Two listeners react to the Lights on Mount Charleston sent last week by Charlie White. James White, no relation to Charlie, reads us a story from Astounding Magazine. It has Yeti, diamonds, and even rockets! We end the show with an Intermission. Featured Story - The Diamond Thunderbolt by H. Thompson Rich Our main story this week comes from the pages of Astounding Magazine, July of 1931. It is called, The Diamond Thunderbolt by H. Thompson Rich and features many answers to questions that I ask myself all of the time. It is expertly read for us by James White. Locked in a rocket and fired into space!—such was the fate which awaited young Stoddard at the end of the diamond trail! Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
On this time Sylvia Shults is back with her very first ghost encounter and a tale she calls, Who’s In The Barn. Also, we have two incredible adventures from Nevada. One is a Bob Lazar type UFO tale and the other is about a haunted chair. Finally, we look at the history of Rice Krispies. Featured Story - The Lights on Mount Charleston This is a story sent in by Charlie White from Las Vegas, Nevada. It is a UFO story that bears an uncanny resemblance to the craft that Bob Lazar spoke about in the film documentary, Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers. You have to hear this one ...it is amazing! Program Note: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on and you can find out more at her . Ron’s Amazing Stories Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at and - Good Treats for your dog to eat. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?
Day 2 of 40. Armed with the quest of raising ten-thousand dollars in a mere two months, the boys trek to Mount Charleston in hopes of catching prey...
Join the Boys up in the forest as they begin their quest to raise 5k each in 40 days!
An attempt to class up the show goes terribly awry this week when Those Guys take a break from the lights and sounds of Sin City and check out the Hotel on Mt. Charleston.
An attempt to class up the show goes terribly awry this week when Those Guys take a break from the lights and sounds of Sin City and check out the Hotel on Mt. Charleston.
Mount Charleston is an alpine escape a short ride out from Las Vegas.