Las Vegas Podcast - Living in Las Vegas http://www.livinginlv.com With 5000 people moving here each month, somebody had to spill the beans. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:18:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en ©PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney wordpress@livinginlv.com (PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney) wordpress@livinginlv.com 1440 The Living in Las Vegas Podcast gives an entertaining first-person look into what it's like to call Sin City your home. PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney wordpress@livinginlv.com No no http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/iTunesBug-VVN-LiLV.jpg Las Vegas Podcast - Living in Las Vegas http://www.livinginlv.com 144 144 #151: Putting Your Life In The Hands Of A Carny http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/05/16/151-putting-your-life-in-the-hands-of-a-carny/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/05/16/151-putting-your-life-in-the-hands-of-a-carny/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 14:18:58 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/05/16/151-putting-your-life-in-the-hands-of-a-carny/

Wayne sits in for Melissa on tonight’s episode of Living in Las Vegas as Scott reveals a new show as well as a revamped show coming soon to VVN. Then the guys measure their courage by revealing which carnival rides they are man enough to be strapped in to at the San Gennaro Feast. (Be sure to check out the new “After the Show” segment!)

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/05/16/151-putting-your-life-in-the-hands-of-a-carny/feed/ 61:35 Wayne sits in for Melissa on tonight's episode of Living in Las Vegas as Scott reveals a new show as well as a revamped show ... Wayne sits in for Melissa on tonight's episode of Living in Las Vegas as Scott reveals a new show as well as a revamped show coming soon to VVN. Then the guys measure their courage by revealing which carnival rides they are man enough to be strapped in to at the San Gennaro Feast. (Be sure to check out the new ldquo;After the Showrdquo; segment!) Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff LOOK TO THE RIGHT: Click to Leave a Voice Mail Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork New Show Announcement San Gennaro Feast After The Show Announcement,,Audio,,Concert,,LiLV,,Q,and,A,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No #150: Who’s Gonna Drive You Home? http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/05/15/150-whos-gonna-drive-you-home/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/05/15/150-whos-gonna-drive-you-home/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 16:23:33 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/05/15/150-whos-gonna-drive-you-home/

Jacob sits in this week as Scott and Melissa are out of town. We review the Vegas Video Network’s Cinco De Mayo celebration and how this holiday is not what we thought it was. Then we examine why a certain technology company may be driving you home and anywhere else you want to go in the near future. We wrap up by discussing how one company is injecting major cash and new life into an iconic Strip property.

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/05/15/150-whos-gonna-drive-you-home/feed/ 25:06 Jacob sits in this week as Scott and Melissa are out of town. We review the Vegas Video Network's Cinco De Mayo celebration and how ... Jacob sits in this week as Scott and Melissa are out of town. We review the Vegas Video Network's Cinco De Mayo celebration and how this holiday is not what we thought it was. Then we examine why a certain technology company may be driving you home and anywhere else you want to go in the near future. We wrap up by discussing how one company is injecting major cash and new life into an iconic Strip property. Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff LOOK TO THE RIGHT: Click to Leave a Voice Mail Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork Scott and Melissa? Cinco de VVN Who's gonna drive you home? New life for a iconic Strip hotel Audio,,Casino,,LiLV,,Live,Streaming,,Strip,,Summerlin,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No #149: The Secret Door at The Mirage http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/05/02/149-the-secret-door-at-the-mirage/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/05/02/149-the-secret-door-at-the-mirage/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 15:36:02 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/05/02/149-the-secret-door-at-the-mirage/

Our adopted Russian son, Stuart, stops by to drop off a few gifts and reveals the story of the secret door at The Mirage. Those who find it are exposed to private villas, your very own swimming pool and a butler at your beck and call.

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/05/02/149-the-secret-door-at-the-mirage/feed/ 26:00 Our adopted Russian son, Stuart, stops by to drop off a few gifts and reveals the story of the secret door at The Mirage. Those ... Our adopted Russian son, Stuart, stops by to drop off a few gifts and reveals the story of the secret door at The Mirage. Those who find it are exposed to private villas, your very own swimming pool and a butler at your beck and call. Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff LOOK TO THE RIGHT: Click to Leave a Voice Mail Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork From Russia with love Secret door and private villas at The Mirage Resort and Casino Audio,,Health,,LiLV,,Listeners,,Live,Streaming,,MGM,Mirage,,Mirage,,Real,Estate,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No #148: Wigs, Waffles and Whirlpools http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/25/148-wigs-waffles-and-whirlpools/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/25/148-wigs-waffles-and-whirlpools/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:54:33 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/25/148-wigs-waffles-and-whirlpools/

Scott and Melissa take us on a journey through two houses, one filled with high hair whores (from Texas), the other stacked high with chicken & waffles and drinks that are just the right size. Then Melissa wraps up by telling us about her spa experience at Palms Place–while the masseuse was wonderful, the overall experience left her rubbed the wrong way.

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/25/148-wigs-waffles-and-whirlpools/feed/ 49:34 Scott and Melissa take us on a journey through two houses, one filled with high hair whores (from Texas), the other stacked high with chicken ... Scott and Melissa take us on a journey through two houses, one filled with high hair whores (from Texas), the other stacked high with chicken waffles and drinks that are just the right size. Then Melissa wraps up by telling us about her spa experience at Palms Place--while the masseuse was wonderful, the overall experience left her rubbed the wrong way. Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff LOOK TO THE RIGHT: Click to Leave a Voice Mail Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork Best Little Whorehouse In Texas Hash House A Go Go Drift Spa at Palms Place Audio,,Comedy,,Downtown,,LiLV,,Live,Streaming,,Restaurant,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No #147: Does Scott Owe the Review-Journal Readers an Apology? http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/17/147-does-scott-owe-the-review-journal-readers-an-apology/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/17/147-does-scott-owe-the-review-journal-readers-an-apology/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:34:35 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/17/147-does-scott-owe-the-review-journal-readers-an-apology/

Scott and Melissa believe the best cure for a hangover is a McDonald’s cheeseburger, fries and a Coke. However, there’s a new business in Las Vegas that thinks otherwise. Then after a surprising dining experience at RM Seafood, the Whitney’s head to the Luxor and confirm that topless shows are fantastic. (Oh, and Lorena Peril should be the next big star on the Strip.) Show notes:

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/17/147-does-scott-owe-the-review-journal-readers-an-apology/feed/ 70:10 Scott and Melissa believe the best cure for a hangover is a McDonald's cheeseburger, fries and a Coke. However, there's a new business in Las ... Scott and Melissa believe the best cure for a hangover is a McDonald's cheeseburger, fries and a Coke. However, there's a new business in Las Vegas that thinks otherwise. Then after a surprising dining experience at RM Seafood, the Whitney's head to the Luxor and confirm that topless shows are fantastic. (Oh, and Lorena Peril should be the next big star on the Strip.) Show notes: Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff LOOK TO THE RIGHT: Click to Leave a Voice Mail Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork Hangover Heaven RM Seafood swings and misses Fantasy at the Luxor featuring Lorena Peril Audio,,Birthday,,LiLV,,MGM,Mirage,,Shows,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No #146: The Truth About Making a Living as a Musician in Las Vegas http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/11/146-the-truth-about-making-a-living-as-a-musician-in-las-vegas/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/11/146-the-truth-about-making-a-living-as-a-musician-in-las-vegas/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:06:13 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/11/146-the-truth-about-making-a-living-as-a-musician-in-las-vegas/

With Melissa out on location (ie; her job), Pimpin’ Wayne and Scott begin this episode of Living in Las Vegas with a chat about the Vegas version of our National Pastime (which features $1 beer). Next, we bring in Pub Crawl’s David Ivy for an insider’s glimpse at the music scene in Las Vegas — what do casinos want (and how much do they pay) and what can (and should) musicians be doing to get these lucrative gigs.

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/11/146-the-truth-about-making-a-living-as-a-musician-in-las-vegas/feed/ 85:05 With Melissa out on location (ie; her job), Pimpin' Wayne and Scott begin this episode of Living in Las Vegas with a chat about the ... With Melissa out on location (ie; her job), Pimpin' Wayne and Scott begin this episode of Living in Las Vegas with a chat about the Vegas version of our National Pastime (which features $1 beer). Next, we bring in Pub Crawl's David Ivy for an insider's glimpse at the music scene in Las Vegas -- what do casinos want (and how much do they pay) and what can (and should) musicians be doing to get these lucrative gigs. Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff LOOK TO THE RIGHT: Click to Leave a Voice Mail Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork Las Vegas 51's Baseball Scott sits in on drums at Jack's Irish Pub Making a living as a musician in Las Vegas - two perspectives Thanks to David Ivy (Pub Crawl, Heavy Honey) and Pimpin' Wayne for the insight This show should be sponsored by Bud Light Platinum, again! Audio,,Baseball,,Casino,,LiLV,,Live,Streaming,,Restaurant,,Shows,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No #145: Best of Las Vegas 2012 - Are You F’ing Kidding Me?! http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/03/145-best-of-las-vegas-2012-are-you-fing-kidding-me/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/03/145-best-of-las-vegas-2012-are-you-fing-kidding-me/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:34:44 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/03/145-best-of-las-vegas-2012-are-you-fing-kidding-me/

With gas over $4 a gallon and airfares going up, it’s hard for many folks to vacation in Las Vegas.
That’s the bad news. The good news? According to the collective intelligence that is the Las Vegas Review-Journal readers, you don’t need to come to Las Vegas for the best. Congratulations Paducah, Kentucky, that Outback over on Hinkleville Road is the best steak Las Vegas has offer. Yeeeeee-Haaaaw.

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/04/03/145-best-of-las-vegas-2012-are-you-fing-kidding-me/feed/ 70:41 With gas over $4 a gallon and airfares going up, it's hard for many folks to vacation in Las Vegas. That's the bad news. The ... With gas over $4 a gallon and airfares going up, it's hard for many folks to vacation in Las Vegas. That's the bad news. The good news? According to the collective intelligence that is the Las Vegas Review-Journal readers, you don't need to come to Las Vegas for the best. Congratulations Paducah, Kentucky, that Outback over on Hinkleville Road is the best steak Las Vegas has offer. Yeeeeee-Haaaaw. Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff LOOK TO THE RIGHT: Click to Leave a Voice Mail Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork VVN Update: New Hosts New Shows Best of Las Vegas 2012? Viewer Voicemail Las Vegas Entertainment - Where should I go? This show should be sponsored by Bud Light Platinum Audio,,Caesars,Palace,,Casino,,Celebrity,,Cirque,du,Soleil,,LiLV,,Live,Streaming,,Media,,Restaurant,,Station,Casinos,,The,Smith,Center,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No #144: Le Reve, a Dream. Le Reve Marketing, a Nightmare http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/27/144-le-reve-a-dream-le-reve-marketing-a-nightmare/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/27/144-le-reve-a-dream-le-reve-marketing-a-nightmare/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:04:13 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/27/144-le-reve-a-dream-le-reve-marketing-a-nightmare/

On this episodeLiving in Las Vegas, Scott and Melissa describe incredible pizza made in just 90 seconds, new boots that are made for walking and how Wynn gets it wrong. Show notes:

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/27/144-le-reve-a-dream-le-reve-marketing-a-nightmare/feed/ 55:33 On this episodeLiving in Las Vegas, Scott and Melissa describe incredible pizza made in just 90 seconds, new boots that are made for walking and ... On this episodeLiving in Las Vegas, Scott and Melissa describe incredible pizza made in just 90 seconds, new boots that are made for walking and how Wynn gets it wrong. Show notes: Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff LOOK TO THE RIGHT: Click to Leave a Voice Mail Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork Wynn marketing misses an opportunity Due Forni pizza A bevy of boots Audio,,Henderson,,LiLV,,Live,Streaming,,Local's,Only,,Restaurant,,Shows,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No #143: We Meet Chazz, Get Musical, and Invent a New Pay Per View Network http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/20/143-we-meet-chazz-get-musical-and-invent-a-new-pay-per-view-network/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/20/143-we-meet-chazz-get-musical-and-invent-a-new-pay-per-view-network/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:23:26 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/20/143-we-meet-chazz-get-musical-and-invent-a-new-pay-per-view-network/

Before meeting VVN friend Chazz Palminteri (with special guest Cheryl Coon), we talk Las Vegas Real Estate, highlight some cool music festivals and help a fan from Russia. Show notes:

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/20/143-we-meet-chazz-get-musical-and-invent-a-new-pay-per-view-network/feed/ 78:32 Before meeting VVN friend Chazz Palminteri (with special guest Cheryl Coon), we talk Las Vegas Real Estate, highlight some cool music festivals and help a ... Before meeting VVN friend Chazz Palminteri (with special guest Cheryl Coon), we talk Las Vegas Real Estate, highlight some cool music festivals and help a fan from Russia. Show notes: Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff LOOK TO THE RIGHT: Click to Leave a Voice Mail Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork Mac and cheese--huh, that's how you make it How to get a job at VVN (ask Sam) Las Vegas real estate update and tips Neon Reverb, The Pastel Project, and Raw Vegas Listener email: from Russia With Love A Bronx Tale (with our buddy Chazz) Audio,,Caesars,Palace,,Celebrity,,Concert,,Downtown,,Festivals,,First,Friday,,Foreclosures,,Fremont,District,,LiLV,,Live,Streaming,,Real,Estate,,Short,Sales,,Shows,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No #142: Dinner with Oscar, a Concert at The Smith Center http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/14/142-dinner-with-oscar-a-concert-at-the-smith-center/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/14/142-dinner-with-oscar-a-concert-at-the-smith-center/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:23:43 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/14/142-dinner-with-oscar-a-concert-at-the-smith-center/

Although playing hurt, Melissa is back! We talk about a Nancy Raygun controversy, dinner at one of the most romantic restaurants in Las Vegas, then review our first visit to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, where we saw Bela Fleck and The Flecktones in concert.

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/14/142-dinner-with-oscar-a-concert-at-the-smith-center/feed/ 56:30 Although playing hurt, Melissa is back! We talk about a Nancy Raygun controversy, dinner at one of the most romantic restaurants in Las Vegas, then ... Although playing hurt, Melissa is back! We talk about a Nancy Raygun controversy, dinner at one of the most romantic restaurants in Las Vegas, then review our first visit to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, where we saw Bela Fleck and The Flecktones in concert. Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff LOOK TO THE RIGHT: Click to Leave a Voice Mail Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork It's a BOY!! Nancy Rayguns BS How to get a GREAT room comp from Caesars Entertainment Dinner at The Barrymore Oscar's Beef, Booze and Broads The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Audio,,Birthday,,Concert,,LiLV,,Live,Streaming,,Restaurant,,The,Smith,Center,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No Friday Figures: Las Vegas Real Estate Report for 3/9/2012 http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/09/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-392012/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/09/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-392012/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:28:50 +0000 BridgetM http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/09/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-392012/ Welcome to Friday Figures! All information from the GLVAR MLS system. Here’s the no-spin facts that you and your REALTOR really need to know about our local market before touring, making an offer, or preparing a listing in the Las Vegas Valley this weekend. Watch me talk about the figures live on Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas on the Vegas Video Network live today and every Friday at 2:00 PM!

Summary: Available properties are starting to look mighty slim, now at 8286. Yeow! Thinking of listing your property? This is the moment. Well priced properties are going under contract fast, as proven by the rising number of properties in contingent and pending status. Homeowners with equity are able to command a bit of a premium for the benefit of not waiting on bankers. Remember that part of the reason median prices are going up is that our supply of super-low priced listings is drying up. We do have almost a thousand short sales under contract, and that is going to take some time to process regardless of the state law saying the bank must “reply” within 90 days.

The News: While Bank of America is accused of defrauding the government’s HAMP refinancing program, they’re also trying to make a deal with the government to write down about 200,000 mortgage balances — perhaps in return for overlooking fraud. The government is pressuring other lenders to get more write-downs done. This will absolutely hurt the loan holders, but benefit housing markets with many underwater homeowners (for example, Nevada). There’s still no hard data on what’s lurking in the foreclosure fraud settlement deal.

Our Broker, Forrest Barbee is one smart guy! So here’s an interesting quote:

Well, if banks were concerned about AB-284 – why didn’t they speed up the NOD process prior to October 1, 2011? Why do banks pay the county tax bills even though they haven’t received a payment from the Borrower in over two years? Why are we seeing the same trend in decreasing REO inventory in markets such as Phoenix/Scottsdale where there is no AB-284 impact? It’s simple! The banks own very, very few of the loans they service and are obviously benefitting from protracted foreclosure periods.

If you love more economic data on housing, this is a set of charts and commentary you simply must check out! If you prefer things short and sweet, here goes: inventory is down, asking prices are up, sales prices are down, and foreclosure starts are up nationwide.

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]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/09/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-392012/feed/ #141: The Royal House - Don’t Know About it? You Will. http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/07/141-the-royal-house-dont-know-about-it-you-will/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/07/141-the-royal-house-dont-know-about-it-you-will/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:10:40 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/07/141-the-royal-house-dont-know-about-it-you-will/

In Las Vegas, where news about our hotels and casinos are often doom and gloom (Fountain Bleu, Echelon, etc.), it’s refreshing to find a property that has successfully bucked that trend. In this episode of Living in Las Vegas, Scott interviews Bob O’Neil, one of the folks responsible for the resurrection of The Royal House (formally the Royal Resort). We also talk about our encounter with one of the stars of Pawn Stars.

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/07/141-the-royal-house-dont-know-about-it-you-will/feed/ 79:14 In Las Vegas, where news about our hotels and casinos are often doom and gloom (Fountain Bleu, Echelon, etc.), it's refreshing to find a property ... In Las Vegas, where news about our hotels and casinos are often doom and gloom (Fountain Bleu, Echelon, etc.), it's refreshing to find a property that has successfully bucked that trend. In this episode of Living in Las Vegas, Scott interviews Bob O'Neil, one of the folks responsible for the resurrection of The Royal House (formally the Royal Resort). We also talk about our encounter with one of the stars of Pawn Stars. Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff LOOK TO THE RIGHT: Click to Leave a Voice Mail Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork Why we've been gone (Is there a doctor in the house) Guest: Bob O'Neil, The Royal House Guest: Ray Flavin (long-time LiLV viewer) Herbs and Rye, Count's Vamp'd High Voltage (AC/DC cover band) Audio,,First,Friday,,LiLV,,Live,Streaming,,Q,and,A,,Restaurant,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No Friday Figures: Las Vegas Real Estate Report for 3/2/2012 http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/02/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-322012/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/02/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-322012/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:58:08 +0000 BridgetM http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/02/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-322012/ It’s Friday again?? Must be time for Friday Figures! All information from the GLVAR MLS system. Here’s the no-spin facts that you and your REALTOR really need to know about our local market before touring, making an offer, or preparing a listing in the Las Vegas Valley this weekend. Watch me talk about the figures live on Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas on the Vegas Video Network live today and every Friday at 2:00 PM! Today I’ll talk about a few reasons our home prices are up and disaster preparedness.

Summary: The number of available units is down yet again, breaking through the 9000 unit level to 8704. At the beginning of February, there were 10225. The biggest difference month over month is in properties under $100,000. The number of properties under contract did not break through 14000, dropping slightly as properties are closing quickly. The number of those that are short sale, however, is steadily rising. Banks are getting better about approving them more promptly than they have in the past. As usual, we had a surge of month-end closings.

The News: Let’s start local! We have a new farmer’s market starting up next Friday downtown. When you’re done, why not walk down to the El Cortez to experience vintage cocktails? Another local note, but I’m not sure how I feel about it. Artists are looking for a North Las Vegas foreclosure to use as a “public art installation.” I have asked for clarification, but details are still sketchy. If they are trying to help a family who faces foreclosure, that’s great. If they are going to deface a bank owned property, that just delays getting it sold and into the hands of a new owner who can fix it up.

Got a few million dollars and want to follow Warren Buffett’s advice on housing? Here’s some information on buying bulk foreclosures. Foreclosures in general account for almost 1 in 4 home sales in the United States, but short sales will be catching up this year. That’s a good thing since over 11,000,000 homes are “underwater.”

Case-Shiller numbers came out for December at a new post-bubble low. Needless to say, that doesn’t reflect what’s going on locally.

And finally, interest rates are down again, now averaging 3.9% for a 30 year mortgage.

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]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/03/02/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-322012/feed/ LiLV and PC Sitting in a Tree. . . http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/14/lilv-and-pc-sitting-in-a-tree/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/14/lilv-and-pc-sitting-in-a-tree/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:17:49 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/14/lilv-and-pc-sitting-in-a-tree/ In another first for the Vegas Video Network, this WEDNESDAY (2/15) at 8PM, we are going to combine two of your favorite shows for a special one-time event. In celebration of romance and all things couple-y, Living in Las Vegas (with Scott and Melissa) and Pub Crawl (with David and Alicia) are going to join together for a very special broadcast.

Grab your loved one. . .or that hot neighbor you’ve been lusting over (shame on you!) and join Alicia, Melissa, Dave and Scott as they talk about how each couple met (unusual on both accounts), their Valentine’s Day celebration, and our Quad-Crawl this weekend, which occurred just steps from the VVN studios.

It’s going to be a great show. Please be sure to join us!

LiLV+PC
Wednesday, 2/15
8:00PM PT
http://VegasVideoNetwork.com/LIVE

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/14/lilv-and-pc-sitting-in-a-tree/feed/ #139: See Scott Stay Out Late. See Melissa Talk to Scott. Run Scott, Run. http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/07/139-see-scott-stay-out-late-see-melissa-talk-to-scott-run-scott-run/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/07/139-see-scott-stay-out-late-see-melissa-talk-to-scott-run-scott-run/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:03:46 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/07/139-see-scott-stay-out-late-see-melissa-talk-to-scott-run-scott-run/

After reviewing a few critical interview tips after Scott’s first talk with an applicant for the VVN apprentice job (yikes), we spot the drunkest girl EVER and engage in a high-velocity chat about the late-night habits of one of your hosts.

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/07/139-see-scott-stay-out-late-see-melissa-talk-to-scott-run-scott-run/feed/ 50:57 After reviewing a few critical interview tips after Scott's first talk with an applicant for the VVN apprentice job (yikes), we spot the drunkest girl ... After reviewing a few critical interview tips after Scott's first talk with an applicant for the VVN apprentice job (yikes), we spot the drunkest girl EVER and engage in a high-velocity chat about the late-night habits of one of your hosts. Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff NEW TOLL-FREE Listener Line: 866.966.4599 Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork VVN News: Interviews have begun, we're getting on broadcast television The best diet ever VVN is Hiring!! Run Scott, Run. Granite installation Miss Nancy goes online Audio,,Caesars,Palace,,Computers,,Jobs,,LiLV,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No Friday Figures: Las Vegas Real Estate Report for 2/3/2012 http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/07/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-232012/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/07/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-232012/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:58:00 +0000 BridgetM http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/07/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-232012/ Who’s ready for the Friday Figures? All information from the GLVAR MLS system. This is the actual no-spin data about our local market that you and your REALTOR need before touring, making an offer, or preparing a listing in the Las Vegas Valley this weekend. Watch me talk about the figures live on Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas on the Vegas Video Network live today and every Friday at 2:00 PM! Today we’ll talk about swimming pools, movie stars (Ok, maybe not movie stars), and tax breaks for homeowners.

Summary: We have only 10225 available properties, compared to 11124 at the beginning of January. The median price on both short sale and classic listings is up! More good news, the number of very low priced properties is declining. As normal, the end of the month meant more closed sales than usual for the week. Sales in the last 30 days remain strong, building on last year’s numbers. The gap between sales and list prices is widening up, but at under 4% it’s still not a “low-ball” market.

The News: Let’s start with fun stuff for a change! Here’s a time lapse map of Vegas. And for those of you who love bizarre listings, check out Ugly House Photos. Ok, back to boring old reality.

Both CoreLogic and Case-Shiller said that home prices declined in December. Remember that we are talking about December (a month when only those who truly must buy and sell homes), and we are talking about nationwide numbers. But here’s another important point: inventory is down 17% nationwide. The law of supply and demand suggests what?

There’s still the possibility of a foreclosure fraud settlement that actually involves further investigating crimes committed by banks. However, there’s no way the parties will meet an arbitrary deadline for today — a move that struck me as meaning there was one mighty big devil in the details. There is one more bit of really good foreclosure news: mortgage delinquencies were down an amazing 40% in 2011.

Mortgage rates dropped yet again to yet another record low: 3.87%. One can almost understand why the Obama Administration is so enthusiastic about refinancing programs, despite the fact that it will never, ever fix the housing market.

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]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/07/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-232012/feed/ #138: Getting a Job in Vegas and Other Viewer Questions http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/01/138-getting-a-job-in-vegas-and-other-viewer-questions/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/01/138-getting-a-job-in-vegas-and-other-viewer-questions/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:11:00 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/01/138-getting-a-job-in-vegas-and-other-viewer-questions/

Having just returned from 10 days in London, we have an interesting take on the UK’s view of Las Vegas. We also take steps to solve the Las Vegas unemployment problem by helping folks land a job in our fair city; either by working at the Vegas Video Network or by some great tips on getting hired. Show notes:

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/02/01/138-getting-a-job-in-vegas-and-other-viewer-questions/feed/ 62:08 Having just returned from 10 days in London, we have an interesting take on the UK's view of Las Vegas. We also take steps to ... Having just returned from 10 days in London, we have an interesting take on the UK's view of Las Vegas. We also take steps to solve the Las Vegas unemployment problem by helping folks land a job in our fair city; either by working at the Vegas Video Network or by some great tips on getting hired. Show notes: Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff NEW TOLL-FREE Listener Line: 866.966.4599 Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork VVN is Hiring!!! Bringing Vegas to London Listener Email: Would we still move to Vegas, Local deals, Crime, Pools. Audio,,Comped,,Employment,,Foreclosures,,LiLV,,LiLV,Contributors,,Live,Streaming,,Moving,to,LV,,Q,and,A,,Real,Estate,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No The Vegas Video Network is Hiring http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/31/the-vegas-video-network-is-hiring/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/31/the-vegas-video-network-is-hiring/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:04:02 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/31/the-vegas-video-network-is-hiring/ VVN is HiringThe Vegas Video Network, the first and only LIVE online broadcast network in Las Vegas, is ready to do some more growing. We develop and produce completely original daily and weekly live and on-demand programming that has a world-wide reach.  To date, our weekly average of live and on-demand downloads calculates to over two million (2,000,000) a year.

We have found ourselves in the enviable position of needing more help in our eleven-camera capable, all high definition, live streaming video studio.  As a result, we’ve created an opening for a part-time, PAID, studio apprentice.

This is not a "go-get-me-some-coffee" type of gig.

We’re looking for a unique individual who wants to roll up their sleeves, work hard, and get deep into the inner workings of what is arguably the next step in broadcasting.

If you’ve ever wanted to get in on the ground floor of this exciting new way of reaching a world-wide audience, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Sounds interesting?  Cool.  You’d be a great candidate if you are personable, enthusiastic, and willing to work crazy hours.  You should be VERY comfortable around technology — you’ll be helping with. . .

  • pre-production (cameras, lighting, sets, graphics, guest prepping),
  • production (video, audio, cameras, live chat), and
  • post-production (audio, video, graphics, software, computers, social media, online)

Naturally, you are a fast learner with an affinity for all things techy, so regardless of the work you’ll be asked to do, you’ll catch on quickly and get the job done.   You should have a creative eye and mind, and should write well.  As time goes on, you’ll be capable of doing everything from writing show notes to being a technical director for any of the VVN shows.

This position will require 16 to 20 hours a week of your time.  There will be a mix of morning, afternoon and evening hours.  And it may turn into a full-time position.

If you’re our (wo)man, let us know.  Send an email to jobs@vegasvideonetwork.com.  Include your resume, tell us a bit about your technical capabilities/experience, and let us know why you’d like to work in a dark studio that is usually occupied by two crazy individuals.  If you’ve done any previous video work, we’d love to see that as well.

We look forward to hearing from you!

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/31/the-vegas-video-network-is-hiring/feed/ Friday Figures: Las Vegas Real Estate Report for 1/27/2012 http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/31/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1272012/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/31/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1272012/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:02:33 +0000 BridgetM http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/31/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1272012/ Welcome to Friday Figures! All information from the GLVAR MLS system. It’s what you and your REALTOR need before touring, making an offer, or preparing a listing in the Las Vegas Valley this weekend. Watch me talk about the figures live on Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas on the Vegas Video Network live today and every Friday at 2:00 PM! Today we’ll talk about making your home feel bigger, an unusual farm, and rentals.

Summary: We have 10715 available properties, yet another drop. We haven’t seen this low a number of available units since June of 2010 and the end of the Home Buyers Tax Credit. The number of bank owned properties is abnormally low as lenders try to figure out how to comply with relatively new state laws and rulings by state judges. Expect more foreclosures by summer. More short sale and traditional sellers should start to appear with the flowers of Spring. While the number of available units is down, properties under contract are up — a healthy sign by most measures. We have a major tick up in both the number of leases waiting to be signed and the new leases signed. Rentals continue to move fast in this town, so don’t delay if you need to lease!

The News: The Feds are still trying to push through a big foreclosure fraud settlement that involves forgetting about investigating — let along prosecuting — the illegal actions of banks. However, they are bending under pressure from the public and at least two state Attorneys General to at least attempt to look into the matter. It turns out that “let the guys who wrecked the economy off the hook” is a bad strategy in an election year. In local foreclosure fraud news, yet another Nevada court has ruled that lenders must actually prove they have the right to foreclose before doing so.

December saw a drop in the number of homes under contract to be purchased nationwide. But don’t panic! That’s down from a 19 month high! Available inventory is down nationwide, too. It seems logical that if there are fewer homes available, fewer purchase contracts will result.

Two interesting problems to look out for. First, some economists think that all-cash real estate purchases are driving down home prices. Since roughly a third of our deals in Vegas are cash, this should be alarming. However, we have a large inventory of homes that are effectively un-mortgageable — those under $50,000 and those in very poor repair — so I do think this theory is overstated at least on the local level. It would be easy to say “See?? Look at all these homes selling for less than $50,000!” without pointing out that almost nobody locally will write a mortgage for that little. The other interesting thing is a study on what would happen if the minimum down payment on a mortgage went up sharply. It turns out that a minimum of as little as 10% would be a problem for as much as 40% of homebuyers. More alarming is that even more minority homebuyers would theoretically be out of luck. This study, of course, assumes that just because somebody made a lower down payment, the borrower couldn’t afford a bigger one. I find this assumption unrealistic.

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]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/31/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1272012/feed/ Friday Figures: Las Vegas Real Estate Report for 1/20/2012 http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/31/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1202012/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/31/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1202012/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:01:50 +0000 BridgetM http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/31/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1202012/ It’s time for Friday Figures! All information from the GLVAR MLS system. This is real data you and your REALTOR need before touring, making an offer, or preparing a listing in the Las Vegas Valley this weekend. Normally you can watch me talk about the figures live on Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas on the Vegas Video Network live every Friday at 2:00 PM, but today we are off. See you next week!

Summary: We have 10897 available properties, compared to 16231 a year ago. For those of you playing at home, that means one of my 2012 real estate predictions is very probably busted. Don’t let anybody tell you this is a buyers market! One truly bright spot is that year over year, median price on available single family homes is ever so slightly UP! That’s right, I said UP year over year. There has also been a remarkable year over year decline in the number of available condos priced under $100,000. While the number of available properties is down, the number under contract is up; this is good because it means that we aren’t having a lot of expiring listings. We had a jump in the number of short sales under contract both from last week and year over year, supporting my prediction that it’s the Year of the Short Sale.

The News: NPR had an interesting item on property taxes this week, and why they aren’t necessarily going down. You might also enjoy this CNN item on unusual homes for sale. One interesting local item is on dropping prices for high-rise condos.

Home sales were up in December. That’s 3 months in a row, and an 11 month high! That also brings us down to a 6.2 month supply.

The latest version of the foreclosure fraud settlement would include writing down the mortgage balances of one million homeowners by roughly $20,000 (which won’t change anything in Las Vegas). However, there is some concern that banks will not actually lose this money, but pass the loss on to the investors who bought mortgage backed securities. The problem with this is that many of those securities are held by pension funds. Meanwhile, MERS is trying to settle a lawsuit rather than be dragged into a class action suit.

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]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/31/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1202012/feed/ #137: Our Real Estate Market - Great For Some, Terrible for Others http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/18/137-our-real-estate-market-great-for-some-terrible-for-others/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/18/137-our-real-estate-market-great-for-some-terrible-for-others/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:09:52 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/18/137-our-real-estate-market-great-for-some-terrible-for-others/

For those in our audience considering a move to Las Vegas, among the most often-asked questions is about the real estate market. In this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, Scott and Melissa compare what they went through when purchasing their home in 2003 to what is happening in the market today. If you’re thinking of buying, this is the show for you. Show notes:

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/18/137-our-real-estate-market-great-for-some-terrible-for-others/feed/ 60:10 For those in our audience considering a move to Las Vegas, among the most often-asked questions is about the real estate market. In this ... For those in our audience considering a move to Las Vegas, among the most often-asked questions is about the real estate market. In this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, Scott and Melissa compare what they went through when purchasing their home in 2003 to what is happening in the market today. If you're thinking of buying, this is the show for you. Show notes: Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff NEW TOLL-FREE Listener Line: 866.966.4599 Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork Programming note Condolences to Wayne Weight loss update Marche Bacchus French Bistro The Las Vegas real estate market - 2003 to 2012. Great for some, crap for others. Announcement,,Audio,,Downtown,,Employment,,Foreclosures,,LiLV,,Live,Streaming,,Moving,to,LV,,Real,Estate,,Restaurant,,Short,Sales,,Summerlin,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No Friday Figures: Las Vegas Real Estate Report for 1/13/2012 http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/13/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1132012/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/13/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1132012/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:57:14 +0000 BridgetM http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/13/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1132012/ Thanks for stopping by to read Friday Figures! All information from the GLVAR MLS system. Here’s what you and your REALTOR need before touring, making an offer, or preparing a listing in the Las Vegas Valley this weekend. Watch me talk about the figures live on Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas on the Vegas Video Network live today and every Friday at 2:00 PM. Today I’ll tell you why this is “the Year of the Short Sale”!

Summary: The number of available properties is down just a little to 11048. Apparently non-institutional sellers are waiting until spring to list — a questionable tactic in today’s market. Interestingly enough, the number of properties listed for more than $700,000 seems to be trending up. The number of properties under contract is up slightly, a good sign for future closings. Expect light closings next week, as title companies and government offices will be closed Monday.

The News: We have what might be good news on the foreclosure front: fewer of them! In fact, foreclosures are down to 2007 levels. But is this a sign of things to come, or just a glitch caused by stronger state laws, more scrutiny, and not wanting to admit that banks are losing money on non-performing mortgages? If so, we can expect foreclosures to pick up again very soon now. Meanwhile, the Obama Administration still wants to ram through a foreclosure fraud settlement that would slap banks on the wrist and prevent investigation and punishment for crimes committed by the banks.

Mortgage rates are down again this week, to a new record of 3.89%. I am deadly serious when I say I don’t expect rates to be this low a year from now; if you are on the fence, get thee to a mortgage officer.

While the CoreLogic House Price Index suggests that prices were down in November, rents are being pushed up nationally by high demand.

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]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/13/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1132012/feed/ #136: Las Vegas in 2012 - Wishes, Wants, and Weight http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/11/136-las-vegas-in-2012-wishes-wants-and-weight/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/11/136-las-vegas-in-2012-wishes-wants-and-weight/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:43:27 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/11/136-las-vegas-in-2012-wishes-wants-and-weight/

Today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast begins with a weight-loss challenge. We get our laughs (and calories) on at one of the many home-grown comedy shows found here in Las Vegas. And we share what we’re looking forward to (and hoping for) in Las Vegas 2012. Show notes:

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/11/136-las-vegas-in-2012-wishes-wants-and-weight/feed/ 63:55 Today's Living in Las Vegas Podcast begins with a weight-loss challenge. We get our laughs (and calories) on at one of the many home-grown ... Today's Living in Las Vegas Podcast begins with a weight-loss challenge. We get our laughs (and calories) on at one of the many home-grown comedy shows found here in Las Vegas. And we share what we're looking forward to (and hoping for) in Las Vegas 2012. Show notes: Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff NEW TOLL-FREE Listener Line: 866.966.4599 Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork Weight loss update (damn it) Artwork by Romina Homegrown Comedy: "Laffageddon" Vegas is 2012 - Wishes and Wants The Smith Center First Friday 2.0 Splash Canyon Water Park Full-boat Deals for Entertainers (ie; Stratosphere and Frankie Moreno) Local's Deals ACROSS THE BOARD (for example, MGM) Van Halen in Vegas 10 Year Anniversary of Scott and Melissa Audio,,First,Friday,,Fremont,District,,LiLV,,Live,Streaming,,Local's,Only,,Shows,,Strip,,Van,Halen,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No Friday Figures: Las Vegas Real Estate Report for 1/6/2012 http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/06/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-162012/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/06/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-162012/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:44:38 +0000 BridgetM http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/06/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-162012/ It’s the first Friday Figures of 2012! All information from the GLVAR MLS system. Here’s the no-spin data you and your REALTOR need before touring, making an offer, or preparing a listing in the Las Vegas Valley this weekend. Watch me talk about the figures live on Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas on the Vegas Video Network live today and every Friday at 2:00 PM. Today we talk about new FHA limits and my 2012 Las Vegas real estate predictions!

Summary: Surprisingly we had another drop in the number of available units to 11124, compared to 12120 last month. The reduced inventory has pushed the price of both bank owned and traditional sales up. The median price of foreclosed homes is up 9% from the bottom we put in last summer! Properties under contract are also declining as properties close. The price of properties closing is stable, but I expect it to edge up a percentage or two over the coming 90 days as available properties go through the pipeline.

The News: The Feds are floating another proposal to start renting out some of the foreclosed homes owned by agencies of the government. This is partly to keep rents up nationally, and avoid having to rejigger how inflation is measured. Ironically, this may drive the price of foreclosures down, because the “nicest” ones are more likely to be rented out than the gutted disasters at the bottom of the price range (can we hope for a bulldozer?).

The number of visitors to Vegas is back to its pre-recession levels, despite the fact that convention business is still down. Visitors returning should remember that the Hilton is no longer a Hilton.

And the foreclosure fraud trial of a Florida lawyer suggests that the shadow inventory problem may be much, much bigger than anybody thinks. But then again, the man is on trial for lying.

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]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/06/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-162012/feed/ #135: New Years Eve in Vegas, or How to Avoid Projectile Vomit http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/04/135-new-years-eve-in-vegas-or-how-to-avoid-projectile-vomit/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/04/135-new-years-eve-in-vegas-or-how-to-avoid-projectile-vomit/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:24:11 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/04/135-new-years-eve-in-vegas-or-how-to-avoid-projectile-vomit/

For our first Living in Las Vegas Podcast of 2012, we start a weight-loss revolution and explain how you can have a great evening of dinner, drinks and a show at the Mirage. We then rock out with a Guns n’ Roses member and review what New Years Eve is like on Fremont Street. (Can you guess where the projectile vomit takes place? And by whom?) Show notes:

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/04/135-new-years-eve-in-vegas-or-how-to-avoid-projectile-vomit/feed/ 66:05 For our first Living in Las Vegas Podcast of 2012, we start a weight-loss revolution and explain how you can have a great evening of ... For our first Living in Las Vegas Podcast of 2012, we start a weight-loss revolution and explain how you can have a great evening of dinner, drinks and a show at the Mirage. We then rock out with a Guns n' Roses member and review what New Years Eve is like on Fremont Street. (Can you guess where the projectile vomit takes place? And by whom?) Show notes: Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff NEW TOLL-FREE Listener Line: 866.966.4599 Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork VVN Thanks Mirage Fun: Kokomo's, Rhumbar, LOVE Count Vamp'd with Heavy Honey and Adler's Appetite New Years Eve at Fremont Street Audio,,LiLV,,Live,Streaming,,Mirage,,New,Years,Eve,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No Friday Figures: Las Vegas Real Estate Report for 12/30/2011 http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/04/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-12302011/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/04/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-12302011/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:14:10 +0000 BridgetM http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/04/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-12302011/ It’s the last Friday Figures of 2011! All information from the GLVAR MLS system. This is what you and your REALTOR need to know before touring, making an offer, or preparing a listing in the Las Vegas Valley this weekend. Normally I would talk about the figures live on Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas on the Vegas Video Network live every Friday at 2:00 PM, but the show is taking a break for the holidays. We will be back on the air Friday, January 6, 2012 with my personal real estate predictions for 2012!

Summary: We’re down to 11486 available properties ahead of year-end. Hopefully, next week will be the big week for new listings that I’ve been looking for. The number of foreclosed homes on the market is continuing to slide (and probably will until banks figure out how best to tackle new laws in Nevada), but the good news is that the median price on those properties is up 8% from the bottom we had earlier this year. Predictably, the number of units under contract is down: banks and other institutions wanted both foreclosures and short sales off the books before the end of the year. The number of sales closed this week is remarkable when you consider that the County Recorder’s Office was closed Monday to observe Christmas.

The News: There’s still one more day of recorded documents to go through, but it looks like 38% of residential real estate purchases in 2011 were made with cash. Cash has been king here in our local market for some time, and will continue as long as we have un-mortgageable property for sale.

The Case-Shiller numbers came out this week, and generally speaking they weren’t good news. Housing prices were down in October. Keep in mind, it’s the end of December.

The foreclosure fraud settlement hasn’t materialized yet, and I am hopeful that there will be criminal investigations and prison sentences before any settlement can be made. In the meantime, Karl Denniger has some ideas about what the law should be (and frankly I’m shocked that this isn’t already law). Right now in Nevada, there is a case before our state Supreme Court asking just how much documentation must exist to bring a foreclosure: is some computer record from another state good enough? Speaking of foreclosure, here’s an interesting item on how long it sometimes takes to foreclose!

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]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2012/01/04/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-12302011/feed/ Friday Figures: Las Vegas Real Estate Report for 12/16/2011 http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/16/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-12162011/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/16/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-12162011/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:21:42 +0000 BridgetM http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/16/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-12162011/ Almost done with Christmas shopping? I hope so, because it’s time for Friday Figures! All information from the GLVAR MLS system. Here’s what you and your REALTOR need to know before touring, making an offer, or preparing a listing in the Las Vegas Valley this weekend. Be sure to tune in and see me talk about the figures live on Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas on the Vegas Video Network live today and every Friday at 2:00 PM. Today we talk about the NAR’s upcoming home sales revisions and Occupy Our Homes.

Summary: According to our MLS system, we’ve broken under 12,000 listings! There are only 11851 available properties. A year ago we had 16417. Remember that this low level might be partly seasonal, as non-institutional sellers (”normal people”) don’t really want their holidays interrupted by showings! Banks also want to avoid the bad publicity of foreclosing and evicting someone right before the holidays (how Grinch-like!), so the number of bank owned properties may rise after the first. One interesting thing is that list prices are very close to where they were last year — a great sign considering how far they’ve fallen. There are also signs that short sales are being processed more quickly, even if banks aren’t exactly following Nevada’s 90 day rule.

The News: There are some signs that we are recovering from the foreclosure mess nationwide, but that doesn’t mean all will be sunshine and roses. Meanwhile, it looks like a foreclosure fraud settlement that lets banks get away with fraud is likely to be made by Christmas. At least one Senator thinks that’s a bad idea.

Mortgage rates have hit yet another all time low, now at 3.94%. That’s just crazy.

The NAR will be revising it’s existing home sales figures for the last 5 years. I’ll be talking about how they managed to overcount by roughly 13% on today’s show.

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]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/16/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-12162011/feed/ #134: Christmas in Las Vegas - Five Fun Favorites http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/13/134-christmas-in-las-vegas-five-fun-favorites/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/13/134-christmas-in-las-vegas-five-fun-favorites/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:02:00 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/13/134-christmas-in-las-vegas-five-fun-favorites/

We begin today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast with an exciting announcement about the number of people who’ve been watching VVN’s live broadcasts. That’s followed up with some free Christmas music and a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to meet Bill Engvall. We wrap things up with five* things to do for Christmas in Las Vegas and a Hot and Horrible review of Carniveno. Show notes:

* Ok, it was six. But we’re fans of alliterations so we went with five.

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/13/134-christmas-in-las-vegas-five-fun-favorites/feed/ 63:15 We begin today's Living in Las Vegas Podcast with an exciting announcement about the number of people who've been watching VVN's live broadcasts. That's followed ... We begin today's Living in Las Vegas Podcast with an exciting announcement about the number of people who've been watching VVN's live broadcasts. That's followed up with some free Christmas music and a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to meet Bill Engvall. We wrap things up with five* things to do for Christmas in Las Vegas and a Hot and Horrible review of Carniveno. Show notes: Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff NEW TOLL-FREE Listener Line: 866.966.4599 Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork Today's Adoption: Stuart in Moscow We're having a baby!! VVN reaches a BIG NUMBER of folks Facebook giveaway: Christmas Music Meeting Bill Engvall Thanks to Chris Herrin at Bread and Butter, Las Vegas!! Listener Email: Getting the Christmas spirit in Las Vegas Hot and Horrible: Carnevino * Ok, it was six. But we're fans of alliterations so we went with five. Audio,,Comedy,,Facebook,,LiLV,,Live,Streaming,,Springs,Preserve,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No Friday Figures: Las Vegas Real Estate Report for 12/9/2011 http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/09/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1292011/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/09/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1292011/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:10:52 +0000 BridgetM http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/09/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1292011/ I’m back and ready to go! Welcome to Friday Figures! All information from the GLVAR MLS system. It’s what you and your REALTOR need to know before touring, making an offer, or preparing a listing in the Las Vegas Valley this weekend. Be sure to tune in and see me talk about the figures live on Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas on the Vegas Video Network live today and every Friday at 2:00 PM. Today we talk about Vegas’s new foreclosure ordinance, stupid Realtor tricks that could prevent people from buying your home, and a very special What Were They Thinking.

Summary: We now only have 12120 available properties in our MLS. Expect more classic and short sale listings after the first of the year, as people finish the holidays and face reality about the need to sell their homes. Surprisingly, the number of properties under contract is also down — a sign that these listings are closing rather than falling out of contract and becoming available again.

The News: California and Nevada are continuing to fight for a proper investigation of foreclosure fraud — despite the mysterious death of at least one witness — putting a nationwide foreclosure fraud settlement at risk (good, put a stake through the chest of that settlement, because it sucks!).

There’s been a lot of speculation this week about whether the nationwide market has bottomed or not. The opinions? Probably, but we aren’t out of the woods yet and it may well take half a decade to actually recover.

This week, the Las Vegas City Council approved a strict foreclosure ordinance. The purpose is to force banks to take care of foreclosed properties and not let them fall into disrepair. I will be talking about this proposal on the show today, so don’t forget to tune in.

And finally, I am an agent at a Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services branch. Earlier this week, PRERS was sold by Prudential Financial Services to Brookfield Residential Services. Brookfield will continue to license the Prudential name. This should not effect my business in any meaningful way.

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]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/09/friday-figures-las-vegas-real-estate-report-for-1292011/feed/ #133: GiddyUp Little Doggies! We’re Back in the Saddle! http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/06/133-giddyup-little-doggies-were-back-in-the-saddle/ http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/06/133-giddyup-little-doggies-were-back-in-the-saddle/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:35:53 +0000 ScottW http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/06/133-giddyup-little-doggies-were-back-in-the-saddle/

After adopting our latest child (Wayne), this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast begins by exposing a potentially disturbing side of Scott with a peek at the Cowboy Christmas. We get some “insider” info about why we’re seeing a bunch of guys in hard-hats running around Fountainbleu. We’re joined by our first-ever in-studio guest Sally Cannon of Positively Kids. And wrap things up with a review of Frankie Moreno’s outstanding new show at the Stratosphere. Show notes:

]]> http://www.livinginlv.com/index.php/2011/12/06/133-giddyup-little-doggies-were-back-in-the-saddle/feed/ 65:54 After adopting our latest child (Wayne), this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast begins by exposing a potentially disturbing side of Scott ... After adopting our latest child (Wayne), this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast begins by exposing a potentially disturbing side of Scott with a peek at the Cowboy Christmas. We get some "insider" info about why we're seeing a bunch of guys in hard-hats running around Fountainbleu. We're joined by our first-ever in-studio guest Sally Cannon of Positively Kids. And wrap things up with a review of Frankie Moreno's outstanding new show at the Stratosphere. Show notes: Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN) LiLV Stuff NEW TOLL-FREE Listener Line: 866.966.4599 Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website) Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork Today's Adoption: Wayne A gift from the studio audience Traffic ticket update Fountainbleu activity and what it really means Listener Email: Moving to Vegas, let's meet up Positively Kids' Sally Cannon Frankie Moreno's show at the Stratosphere Audio,,LiLV,,Live,Streaming,,Moving,to,LV,,Vegas,Video,Network,,Video PodWorx, Inc. / Scott Whitney no No