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November 2008

November 22, 2008

What Do You Do With 8 Bedrooms, 9 Bathrooms and 19000 SF?

I heard a rumor that it’s going to be torn down. It’s the Sunrise Mountain Mansion of Don Reynolds, the founder of the Review Journal and Donrey Media Group. I never got to even be inside […]
November 22, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day

Hopefully the lockbox ended up on the front door for easy access. If you like beamed ceilings, it’s one of the Charleston Heights Mid Mods near Jones and and the 95. It’s a short sale, […]
November 21, 2008

All Dressed Up And Someplace To Go – The Executive Lounge

MaryJoy and I got dressed up for a very exclusive “invitation only” Executive Lounge event. It’s a weekly social/business gathering at Lavo in the Palazzo. Jimmy Foster, the ceo of Whispering Giants and one of our […]
November 21, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day

Does the carpet match the drapes? Inquiring minds always want to know.           The only thing worse than a bad picture is NO PICTURES AT ALL!
November 20, 2008

Another Secret Listing

It’s not MY secret listing, but I have permission to share it with you. Trust me, it’s a stunning absolute original custom home. Amazing woodwork, amazing stonework, amazing details, 2 gorgeous zigsaw-puzzle slate fireplaces!       […]
November 20, 2008

The Las Vegas Neon Museum Needs Your Help

Please help the Las Vegas Neon Museum save Vegas history…it only takes a click! Please vote for the Neon Museum as your choice for Hampton Landmarks’ All-American Nevada Landmark.  If selected, Hampton Hotels will aid the Neon […]
November 20, 2008

Robert Maheu – Howard Hughes Right Hand Man’s Belongings Sold At Estate Sale

I missed it! Didn’t know about it. Neither did almost everyone else that should have been there. Fortunately, Steve Friess, our favorite freelance journalist, blogger, podcaster and client caught the last 2 hours of the […]
November 20, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day

Usually it’s the vacuum and the cleaning supplies that are the first things to sell in the garage sale.           The only thing worse than a bad picture is NO PICTURES […]
November 19, 2008

Walter Zick – The Godfather Of Mid Century Modern Architecture In Las Vegas

We’re starting a new series today. It’s about Walter Zick, and an extraordinary career building Mid Century Modern Buildings in Las Vegas.  That career spanned 3 decades and was considerably more prolific than I ever imagined. But first, […]
November 19, 2008

Some “Housing Slump” News We’ve Been Waiting For – Maybe?

Hubble Smith reports in the RJ yesterday that “Housing analyst predicts Las Vegas may be among the first to emerge from slump”. There’s so many factors playing a hand in this that truly none of […]