Sand Reaches Agreement to Sell Las Vegas Property Las Vegas Sands Corp. has entered into definitive agreements to sell its Las Vegas real property and operations for approximately $6.25 billion. The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and the Sands Expo and Convention Center are both part of the agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, an affiliate of funds managed by Apollo Global … [Read more...] about Around the State
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Nevada REALTORS Selected for Leadership Roles on NAR Committees
Three Nevada REALTORS have been selected to represent their peers nationwide by serving in leadership roles on National Association of REALTORS (NAR) committees. NAR recently announced its national committee chair and vice-chair appointments for 2019. Las Vegas-based members Scott Beaudry, Bobbi Miracle and Soozi Jones Walker were among those appointed. Beaudry will chair … [Read more...] about Nevada REALTORS Selected for Leadership Roles on NAR Committees
Nevada Realtors Descend on D.C. to Promote Housing Issues, Push for Expansion of Fair Housing Act Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 100 Nevada REALTORS are joining about 9,000 of their peers from all over the country this week in Washington, D.C., to promote issues that are important to homeowners and the real estate industry. At the REALTORS Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, held from May 14-19, 120 Nevada REALTORS board members, staff and other leaders of the statewide … [Read more...] about Nevada Realtors Descend on D.C. to Promote Housing Issues, Push for Expansion of Fair Housing Act Protections
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun in Las Vegas June 5 to Discuss Housing Issues at Nevada Realtors State Conference
LAS VEGAS – Lawrence Yun, the chief economist of the National Association of REALTORS, will share his insight into the local and national housing markets as a keynote speaker during the Nevada REALTORS State Conference being held at the M Resort on June 5. Yun, a nationally known expert on the housing market, will present an “Economic and Real Estate Market Outlook” covering … [Read more...] about NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun in Las Vegas June 5 to Discuss Housing Issues at Nevada Realtors State Conference
Longtime Las Vegas Realtor® David R. Tina Nominated to National Leadership Post
David R. Tina, a former president of both the statewide Nevada Association of REALTORS® (NVAR) and the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® (GLVAR), has been nominated to serve as a National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) regional vice president. As the only candidate nominated for this position by NAR leaders, Tina will be officially elected to the position by … [Read more...] about Longtime Las Vegas Realtor® David R. Tina Nominated to National Leadership Post
GLVAR Leaders Join Experts from around U.S. at NAR Conference Focusing on Real Estate
LAS VEGAS – Members of the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® (GLVAR) joined more than 20,000 real estate professionals and fellow industry leaders from around the country at the 2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo held in Chicago from Nov. 3 to 6. This year’s conference theme, “The Sky’s the Limit,” encouraged members of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) … [Read more...] about GLVAR Leaders Join Experts from around U.S. at NAR Conference Focusing on Real Estate
National Association of Realtors honors GLVAR’s Global Business Committee
LAS VEGAS – The Global Business Committee of the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® (GLVAR) was recently honored by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) with a Platinum Global Achievement Program Award. “Las Vegas has been the focus of foreign investment for many years, as evidenced by recent upticks in commercial and residential sales to global clients,” … [Read more...] about National Association of Realtors honors GLVAR’s Global Business Committee
NVAR Celebrates American Dream, National Homeownership Month
RENO – June marks National Homeownership Month, which recognizes the value of homeownership to individuals, families, communities and the nation’s economy. From building long-term personal wealth to fostering communities, strengthening social stability and driving the national economy, the value of homeownership is indisputable. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is … [Read more...] about NVAR Celebrates American Dream, National Homeownership Month
Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS Honors Members
RENO – The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS (RSAR) announced its 2016 annual award winners at the association’s annual luncheon on Thursday, November 17th. Winners included Dave Hansen, a REALTOR with Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate, who was named REALTOR of the Year for demonstrating high involvement and activity in RSAR, his business accomplishments and activity in … [Read more...] about Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS Honors Members
National Association of Realtors honors GLVAR Global Committee
LAS VEGAS – The Global Committee of the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) was recently honored by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) with a Platinum Global Achievement Program Award. This places GLVAR’s Global Committee in the top third of all association global councils nationwide. The GLVAR committee focusing on international real estate … [Read more...] about National Association of Realtors honors GLVAR Global Committee
GLVAR Members Earn National Appointments to Key NAR Committees
LAS VEGAS – Nineteen leading and longtime members of the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) recently earned appointments to leadership positions with the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). “We’re fortunate and honored that so many of our top local REALTORS have been recognized and appointed by their peers around the country to these national leadership … [Read more...] about GLVAR Members Earn National Appointments to Key NAR Committees
GLVAR Members Dave Tina, Soozi Jones Walker Earn Prestigious National Appointments
LAS VEGAS – David R. Tina and Soozi Jones Walker, both longtime and prominent members of the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR), recently earned prestigious appointments to leadership positions within the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). Tina, a former GLVAR president now serving as 2016 president of the statewide Nevada Association of REALTORS (NVAR), … [Read more...] about GLVAR Members Dave Tina, Soozi Jones Walker Earn Prestigious National Appointments
How to Lease or Buy: A Guide to the Rebounding Commercial RE Industry
Buying or leasing commercial real estate is a stressful and complex process that can be difficult for even the best of brokers in Nevada. What about for entrepreneurs or business executives whose areas of expertise may be in gaming or healthcare? How should they evaluate the pros and cons of buying or leasing, choosing a location and making a purchase? Taber Thill, senior … [Read more...] about How to Lease or Buy: A Guide to the Rebounding Commercial RE Industry
NVAR CEO Teresa McKee Earns Certified Executive Designation from NAR
RENO – Teresa McKee, CEO of the Nevada Association of REALTORS (NVAR), recently earned the REALTOR association Certified Executive designation from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). According to NAR, the RCE designation recognizes exceptional efforts made by REALTOR association executives nationwide. McKee is now one of more than 435 association executives … [Read more...] about NVAR CEO Teresa McKee Earns Certified Executive Designation from NAR
Lead Real Estate Executives are Elected To GLVAR Board in Las Vegas
Aldo Martinez and Omar Lopez of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties have been elected to the 2016 Board of Directors for the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR). Heidi Kasama was also selected as the organizations’ 2015 REALTOR of the Year. All three will also serve on the Nevada Association of REALTORS 2016 Board of Directors. Martinez is branch … [Read more...] about Lead Real Estate Executives are Elected To GLVAR Board in Las Vegas
CALV Leader Christopher McGarey Earns National Commercial Real Estate Award
LAS VEGAS – Christopher McGarey, a longtime board member and leader of the Commercial Alliance Las Vegas (CALV), has earned a commercial real estate industry award from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). McGarey received a 2015 National Commercial Award from NAR, which announced the honor at its recent annual meetings. He was the lone honoree from Nevada and one of … [Read more...] about CALV Leader Christopher McGarey Earns National Commercial Real Estate Award
GLVAR Reports Local Home Prices Buck Cooling Trend and Hold Steady
LAS VEGAS – Instead of cooling down with the winter weather, the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) reported Monday that local home prices held steady through November. GLVAR reported the median price of existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada during November through its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) was $220,000, up 8.9 percent from $202,000 one … [Read more...] about GLVAR Reports Local Home Prices Buck Cooling Trend and Hold Steady
GLVAR Leader Melissa Zimbelman Named National 2016 President of WCR
LAS VEGAS – Local REALTOR Melissa Zimbelman, who has served in several volunteer and leadership roles for the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR), has been named 2016 President of the Women’s Council of REALTORS (WCR). Zimbelman is the broker-owner and a property manager at LUXE International Realty & Property Management in Las Vegas. During 2015, she … [Read more...] about GLVAR Leader Melissa Zimbelman Named National 2016 President of WCR
Local REALTOR Linda Rheinberger Installed into Key Position with National Association of REALTORS
Longtime local REALTOR Linda Rheinberger was installed Thursday, Nov. 12, as the My REALTOR Party Community Engagement Liaison for the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). Rheinberger was officially installed into the key role within the nation’s largest professional association during its national convention in San Diego by NAR President Tom Salomone, who appointed her … [Read more...] about Local REALTOR Linda Rheinberger Installed into Key Position with National Association of REALTORS
Nevada’s Residential Housing Market
One of the first questions that comes up during a discussion of the residential housing market is whether it’s a buyer’s or a seller’s market – who’s got the advantage? After the housing bubble burst in 2006 and the events of the recession, Nevada’s housing market began to grow again over the last four years, with 2013 stronger than 2014, and 2015 looking a lot like 2013. … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Residential Housing Market