Maria Elena Archives

April 27, 2018

SHORT TERM RENTALS IN VINTAGE VEGAS

Travelers who use short-term residential rentals as an alternative to traditional hotels enjoy cost savings and “living like a local.” Property owners, or “hosts,” enjoy extra income generated by renting out a spare bedroom they’re […]

April 2, 2018

CELEBRITY HOMES IN VINTAGE VEGAS NEIGHBORHOODS

Most of the vintage homes and the historic neighborhoods in Las Vegas were built in the 50’s and 60’s as the town was growing up. The strip was growing and people needed someplace to live […]

July 30, 2009

The Blasco Mansion In Historic Downtown Las Vegas

Maria Elena Drive is simply one of the coolest streets in Las Vegas for classic Mid Century Modern architecture. Sitting at the end of the street (which is really one of the few cul-de-sacs) […]

April 26, 2008

The Decorative Concrete Block Walls On The Retro Homes Of Las Vegas #15

Did you know they don’t have to have HOLES in them to make them beautiful? Just a little notch indented in 2 corners can create a striking effect. This wall […]

April 15, 2008

Mid Mod Mansion Seeking Creative New Owner – Maria Elena Drive Is The Crown Jewel Of The Historic Las Vegas Neighborhoods

A long while back, I had a dramatically over priced listing on the incredible Maria Elena Drive. The stubborn seller “wouldn’t give it away” and turned down 575k a couple of times. Of course now it’s […]