May 2008

May 31, 2008

Some Screw-ups Can Easily Be Fixed And It’s Even Easier To Avoid Them In Your Classic Las Vegas Home

One of the primary goals of VeryVintageVegas is to educate. Not a lot of what they sell at Lowes/Depot is appropriate for the style, design and architecture of the 40’s 50’s and 60’s homes that we promote. […]

May 31, 2008

Mid Century Modern Sunscreens Found in Las Vegas – Pattern #40

I like this one a lot. It doesn’t have any hidden designs. It’s fairly common and can be found downtown, in Paradise Palms, Francisco Park and Glen Heather. I’m sure it in other neighborhoods as […]

May 31, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – More Of “Just Missed It By That Much”

I think we’re supposed to look at the fireplace, and the coffered ceilings. Unfortunately, I just can’t take my eyes off the purse or car battery or lunch box or whatever that is that’s sitting […]

May 30, 2008

The Underwriter “Forgot” To Ask For The….

The underwriter leaned back in her chair. Her thoughts weren’t on the stack of files in front of her. She was worried about losing her home. She bought it two years ago, you see. In July, as […]

May 30, 2008

YES, The Listing Says: Gorgeous Granite Counters In Master Bathroom

Actually the listing just says: Bank owned. As Is. Buyer to pay all Sellers normal closing costs. Your agents commission might be reduced if you make an offer that’s too low. Everyone has to share the […]

May 30, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – It’s That One Little Detail That Will Bite You

Another almost got it right Kodak moment. The only thing worse than a bad picture is NO PICTURES AT ALL!

May 29, 2008

Mid Century Modern Will Never Die – It Just Reinvents Itself In Las Vegas

Thanks to Brian Paco Alvarez for reminding me that I need to check in at Vegas Today and Tommorow more often. The Fountainbleau hotel which is under construction just north of the Riviera seems to […]

May 29, 2008

Screw Ups That Hurt The Value Of A Home

I’ve got more than plenty of pictures of things that people do to their homes that really turn off potential buyers, or that just look wrong, or that are totally out of character for the […]

May 29, 2008

Mid Century Modern Homes And The Concrete Block Sun Screens Of Las Vegas – An Exclusive Series At VeryVintageVegas.com

Pattern 39 is also a one of a kind, unless someone else can find it on another property. This one is at the corner of Maryland Parkway and Vegas Valley. I’m going […]

May 29, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – Another Just Missed It Moment

10 Seconds after they moved the shoes and the power cord, they’d have had a great picture. The only thing worse than a bad picture is NO PICTURES AT ALL!

May 28, 2008

Farmer’s Market This Saturday At Winchester Cultural Center

I donâ€™t ever remember a farmerâ€™s market in Vintage Vegas. I know thereâ€™s one out in Slumberlin, but this will be a first that I know of. The Winchester culteral Center is a Clark County […]

May 28, 2008

Even Churches Have Concrete Block Stone Screens In Las Vegas

Pattern Number 38 in our series is extremely rare. I only know of it in one place! Of course, putting a chainlink fence up immediately behind it was such a smart thing to do. Itâ€™s […]