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It's been a tumultuous year for the Las Vegas Raiders as they are set to miss the playoffs again for the third straight season and a number of high profile players and coaches also made some substantial real estate transactions.

In February, Raiders star Maxx Crosby purchased a Summerlin house with an indoor basketball court and in-ground trampoline for $5.68 million.

Clark County property records show Crosby purchased the home in the guard-gated enclave of Mountain Trails in Summerlin North. Crosby, who plays defensive end for the Raiders, has been with the team since the 2019 season when the team was still based in Oakland, California.

In May, former Raiders coach Josh McDaniels sold his Henderson home. The Anthem Country Club home in Henderson sold for $4.8 million. McDaniels bought the 6,705-square-foot, five-bedroom home in 2022 for $4.95 million.

The Santa Barbara-style property was built in 2005 on 0.51 acres and has mountain and city views, according...

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Two distinct areas of the Las Vegas Valley led the year for residential sales.

The ZIP code 89166, which makes up the southern part of Mount Charleston and the upper part of the northwest valley including some communities such as Providence and Kyle Canyon, sold the most homes in 2024, according to Clark County property records. Records show 1,528 single-family homes, 224 townhouses and 20 condos sold in the area (for a total of 1,772 homes) from the start of 2024 though Dec. 16.

Coming in second place is the 89141 ZIP code, which encompasses the southwestern tip of the valley and parts of Southern Highlands, southwest of Enterprise. Property records show 1,387 homes, 227 townhomes and zero condos sold in the area in 2024 through Dec. 16.

In terms of dollar value, leading the valley is the 89135 ZIP code, which includes Summerlin South and the prestigious guard-gated community of Summit Club. A total of $1.2 billion in sales occurred in that ZIP code through Dec. 1...

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Thanksgiving is a time of gathering, fun, festivities and, best of all, food! Las Vegas is a haven for foodies of all types, so whether you and yours are searching for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, or to create your own elevated, untraditional Thanksgiving experience, you'll find it here! From exciting entertainment to decadent dining, there's plenty to choose from in Las Vegas to keep you thankful all season long. Read on for what you can expect this holiday season!

Delectable Dining
With its impressive collection of world-class restaurants, Vegas is the ideal turkey day destination. Experiencing the dining scene on a holiday is even better, as special menus and seasonal items get added into the mix. Here are some of the top spots to dine at during this food-centric celebration!

Why not let Martha Stewart decide the menu? Head to The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Paris Las Vegas, where the lifestyle influencer highlights favorite dishes in a re...

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Despite many reports that there would be a major pull back before the election, the Las Vegas Real Estate Market experienced another positive month in October. In a positive sign for Buyers (and an indication that people who've been wanting to sell are finally moving forward) new listings have been going up and creating more options for Buyers. Although homes have been sitting on the market slightly longer (38 days compared to 33 days last October) both the median and average home price have still risen strongly year over year. The median price for a single family home now sits at $475,788 (a 5.7% increase over last year) and the average price sits at $585,762, and while those numbers can fluctuate monthly, our market is well above the national average.

New listings, pending sales and closings are all up compared to last year and the experts are all predicting that with the election being over and the FED continuing to cuts rates we should continue to see increased activity movi...

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