There’s no denying it, it’s still a bit of a stretch for some people to identify Las Vegas, Nevada with world-class culture and the Arts. But the fact is, Las Vegas is a city in transformation and our cultural offerings continue to increase in both quantity and quality. An excellent example is the debut of the Modern Masters Collection from the prestigious Guggenheim collection that has just opened for viewing at the Venetian Hotel and Resort. On display until April 27th of next year, The Guggenheim Hermitage Museum (yes, it’s in Las Vegas) is featuring 37 masterpieces from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City that represent significant milestones in modern painting. The show is divided into four thematic sections - portraiture, landscape, still life and genre. Featured artists include Monet, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Chagall, Kandinsky and of course Pablo Picasso. At MS Las Vegas Real Estate, one of our most important jobs is to educate our clients about the revolutionary changes in what is already the most dynamic city in the world. It’s a pleasure to work and live in such an exciting metropolitan environment. Come see for yourself!

Designated Drivers, Inc. of Las Vegas provides an invaluable service to the Southern Nevada community. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on 30 minutes notice, Designated Drivers saves countless lives every year by helping people to avoid the perils of driving while intoxicated. Designated Drivers, Inc. will not only take you home when you’ve had too much to drink, but they also transport your car safely back home as well. How do they accomplish this life saving task? A team of two is dispatched to your location within 30 minutes of your call. One person drives you home in YOUR car while the other team member follows behind in THEIR car. Once your car is safely parked in your driveway (while you rode home in your passenger seat), the team continues on as your driver jumps into the “follow car” and runs to the next call. As smart as it is to take a taxi when you’ve had too much to drink, Designated Drivers is even better because you get home safely WITH YOUR CAR. The cost is an incredibly reasonable $50 for any trip within in a 10-mile radius. Compare this to a DUI, which runs upwards of $10,000 in fines and legal fees, to say nothing of injuring yourself or someone else….or worse. Designated Drivers, Inc. also offers Corporate Retainers and Special Events packages for those companies and drinking establishments who wish to create awareness, reduce liability and ensure their employees and/or guests are driven home safely in their own vehicles. For immediate service or to book your next event, call Designated Drivers today at: (702) 456-RIDE (7433). The Michelle Sterling Las Vegas Real Estate Team is a proud volunteer supporter and highly recommends the use of their services.

Let’s face it, you would have to be “sleeping with the fishes” not to know that Lorraine Bracco was the second biggest star in the ground-breaking HBO television series The Sopranos. With a solid background in gangster dramas (Goodfellas), Bracco captivated viewers season after season with her phenomenal performance as Dr. Jennifer Melfi. Now Lorraine hopes to entice and captivate in a completely different realm of interpersonal endeavor. A sumptuous “Italian style” invitation-only dinner party was recently thrown at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas to highlight the uncorking of the newest vintages of Bracco Wines. That’s right, Lorraine Bracco is in the wine business! I think they call it synergy or some such thing. In any event, it was a great party, with a full spread of Italian food and deserts to compliment the wines. The local distributor for Bracco Wines just happens to be Southern Wine and Spirits of Nevada, true masters of special events and public relations, so the success of the evening was assured. At MS Las Vegas Real Estate, we keep reminding our clients that this is the number one city in the world for business as well as pleasure. Corporate functions of every type and variety gravitate to Las Vegas for one simple reason…..this is the best place in the world to grab attention and put on a show!

The PGA Fall Expo 2007 is coming to Las Vegas on September 11 and 12.

The 2007 PGA Fall Expo will feature networking, exhibitors, special events, demo day, and a golf tournament, all at the most convenient location the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

If you are going to the Expo and are interested in Las Vegas golf real estate please contact the Michelle Sterling Team at 888-349-2595. It would be our pleasure to give you a guided tour of the greatest Las Vegas golf communities that our city has to offer.

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Top Flite Golf Balls and Treasure Island Las Vegas are teaming-up to present the You vs. Vegas Sweepstakes. It’s no big deal, just a simple forty footer with half of Vegas breathing down you neck! On August 9th a randomly selected golfer from the pool of entries will roll a big one for $1 million in prize money. This isn’t the PGA Tour and you shouldn’t expect peace and quiet so you can concentrate! Top Flite and Treasure Island are packing the crowd with showgirls, celebrity athletes, TI Pirates and every rowdy tourist they can find. Talk about pressure! Top Flite is introducing the new D2 Golf Ball in true Vegas fashion, with a big pile of cash for the winner. The Michelle Sterling Las Vegas Real Estate Team wouldn’t miss a party like this! We’ll be there to talk about the fantastic selection of Las Vegas golf homes for sale throughout the Las Vegas Valley. How do you feel about spectacular fairway views? Give us a call at 888-349-2595 and we’ll get together on the putting green and talk about it.

The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) has released market data on the Las Vegas Real Estate market for the week of July 11, 2007.

Single Family Residence (SFR)

Available - 20,308 (Last Week - 20,152)

Under Contract - 2,254 (Last Week - 2,211)

Days of Supply - 270 (Last Week - 273)

Short Sales - 2,045 (Last Week - 1,946)

Condominiums and Town Homes (CONDO/TH)

Available - 5,592 (Last Week - 5.601)

Under Contract - 527 (Last Week - 520)

Days of Supply - 318 (Last Week - 323)

Short Sales - 248 (Last Week - 233)

Combined SFR + CONDO/TH

Available - 25,900 (Last Week - 25,753)

Under Contract - 2,781 (Last Week - 2,731)

Days of Supply - 279 (Last Week - 283)

Short Sales - 2,293 (Last Week - 2,179)

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The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) is sponsoring the Las Vegas Community Blood Drive on Monday, August 20, 2007 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The blood drive will take place in the GLVAR offices at 1750 E. Sahara Avenue, Classroom B.

Please take this opportunity to give back to the community because as we all know blood donors save lives!

During your lifetime you or someone you know may be in need of blood and this is your opportunity to make a difference in your community. This is a simple procedure that will only take approximately an hour of your time.

The Michelle Sterling Team at Prudential Americana Group, REALTORS fully supports this initiative put forth by the GLVAR. We fully encourage everyone to take part in the blood drive and to pass along this important information to your friends and family!

Please mark your calendars and we’ll see you there!

In Business Las Vegas reports in their June 25 - July 29 issue that resale Las Vegas Home prices are decreasing sharply. Their data stronly suggests that Las Vegas Real Estate is turning into a buyers market:

“The price of resale homes fell sharply in May, but a Las Vegas-based analyst said the price drops are needed to reduce the glut of homes on the market.

Dennis Smith of Las Vegas-based HomeBuilders Research reported that the median price of resale homes in May dropped $7,000 from April or 2.5 percent to $278,000.

That’s $11,000 lower than the price in May 2006, Smith reported.”

You can read the rest of the In Business Las Vegas report here.

The Michelle Sterling Team at Prudential Americana Group, REALTORS is commited to providing outstanding service to our clients. We are constantly on the look out for the best deals on homes in the Las Vegas market. There are outstanding prices on many homes in the Las Vegas area RIGHT NOW - take advantage of this fantastic opportunity and give us a call today!

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This Friday, June 6 the 38th World Series of Poker championship event begins at the Rio.

This years no-limit Texas Hold’em tournament has a $10,000 buy-in with play being scheduled over the course of four days. There will be up to 3,000 players per day at the event. Last year’s winner, Jamie Gold, emerged from a pack of 8,773 players to take home the grand prize of $12 million.

The world championship’s last nine players will sit at the final table on July 17.

Are you looking for something to do tonight on the 4th of July?

For those of you who are owners of Summerlin real estate, or live close by, consider heading over to Hills Park at 8pm this evening for fireworks and a concert featuring the 75-piece Las Vegas Philharmonic.

The fireworks show set to music has long been one the most popular traditions in Las Vegas. This year, the fireworks grand finale will be accompanied by the Las Vegas Philharmonics rousing edition of Tchaikovsky’s classic masterpiece “1812 Overture.”

The gates to the park open at 4:30pm today. Advance tickets may be purchased by adults for $25 and $20 for children under 12 through the UNLV Performing Arts Box Office, or the Galleria at Sunset Mall.

Tickets can also be purchased at the gate today. Adult tickets are $30 and for children ages 6 to 12 are $25. The VIP Pavilion, featuring a full buffet, wine and soft drinks, are $100 per person. There is no children’s pricing for the VIP pavillioni. Please call 895-ARTS for more information on these tickets.

There can be no question that Las Vegas luxury real estate has risen to world-class status right along with the golfing, dining, nightlife and shopping to be found in our fabulous city. Hey, did someone say shopping? Ask yourself this question…..what good does it do to have a sumptuous Las Vegas luxury home if you can’t supplement it with the appropriate trimmings? The MS Las Vegas Real Estate Blog has taken on the tremendous responsibility of keeping readers up-to-date on the latest in luxury goods to accompany your palatial estate in the hottest city in the galaxy. Past blog posts have highlighted the latest in diamond encrusted satellite cell phones, the local Lamborghini dealership and luxury suites at The Palms, just to name a few. Now it’s time to feature the latest in luxury wrist candy, the new limited edition Chanel J12 Casino timepiece. How limited is this edition of the coveted Chanel J12 watch collection? The only Chanel stores in the world to provide access to the one dozen J12 Casino’s in the world……are the two Chanel stores in Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas. That’s right, there are only 12 of these incredible J12’s available for purchase. If you have to ask, believe me you can’t afford it ($56,000). Absolutely stunning craftsmanship and design by Chanel has created a J12 evocative of a distinctly French 37-slot roulette wheel. The bezel consists of 18 rubies, 18 black ceramic stones and one emerald, all in baguette, as if you had to ask. Designed exclusively for the Las Vegas Chanel locations, it should come as no surprise that Las Vegas is one of the strongest local markets in the universe for the entire Chanel J12 line. Measuring out at 41-millimeters, the J12 Casino makes a statement that is impossible to ignore, just like the city itself. Ready to make your statement in Las Vegas? The Michelle Sterling Team at Prudential Americana is ready to roll right with you. We’re major players…..and you?

The Southern Nevada economy has consistently ranked as one of the top growth engines in the entire country for the better part of a decade. One of the most important components of the Las Vegas success story is McCarran International Airport. Would you believe that an airport in the middle of the Nevada desert is ranked fifth busiest in the United States and tenth busiest in the entire world? The MS Las Vegas Real Estate Blog has been repeating the same thing for over two years now and it gets more obviously true every day. Las Vegas, Nevada is THE next major American metropolis and there’s just no doubt about it. Read on and learn more about our technologically advanced airport, one of the finest and most efficient in the world, and tell us if you’re not convinced about our future metropolitan status.

McCarran International was the first airport nationwide to tap into CUTE technology. Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE) is one of those advanced McCarran features that you’re literally not supposed to notice. What does CUTE do? Every ticketing counter and every gate station in the entire airport can be used by any airline in the McCarran mix. The flexibility provided by such a system means that everything from last minute gate changes to sudden airline bankruptcy filings can be responded to quickly and efficiently. Resources can be redeployed to newly open desks and terminals “on a dime” simply because all terminal equipment is Common Use. McCarran International Airport is also first in the nation to adopt RFID tags instead of barcodes for luggage. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags are 99% accurate, which can be highly appreciated by anyone that has ever lost a highly important piece of luggage while traveling. Because the technology is so advanced and so reliable, the TSA has approved three non-airport luggage drop-off locations in the Strip corridor to facilitate tourist travel more conveniently. This is quite an accomplishment in a post 9/11 world. McCarran International has also begun construction on the fourth wing of the ever expanding D concourse, a project that will add nine additional gates. Even more significant is the development of the new stand-alone Terminal 3, slated for completion in 2011. Self sufficient operationally, Terminal 3 will have 14 gates and it’s own arrival, departure and ticketing functions independent of the main terminal.

What results have been achieved by all this hard work, new construction and technological development? McCarran International Airport was recently rated highest in overall passenger satisfaction for the large airport category by J.D. Power and Associates. How impressive is that? The tremendous ability of McCarran International to “keep pace” with the growth and development of Greater Las Vegas is but one of many reasons that we feel so confident about the future of the Las Vegas real estate market. The Michelle Sterling Team at Prudential Americana Group Realtors is at your service should you decide to purchase a Las Vegas home and become a participating member of the next great American city!

Over 300 Las Vegas real estate agents and brokers were recently whisked to the 16th floor of the newly unveiled ($365 million) Building B at World Market Center for a gala event featuring Streamline Tower luxury condos. Mark Stark, CEO of Prudential Americana Group Realtors, kicked off the evening with a fantastic presentation that captured the tremendous potential inherent in the 14-billion dollar Downtown Redevelopment Plan. Las Vegas is nothing less than THE next major American metropolis. A key component of this stunning urbanization process is the revolutionary transformation of our downtown corridor. As Mark pointed out to the assembled guests, the revitalization of Downtown Las Vegas seeks to fulfill a vision very much “on par” with the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego or Miami’s South Beach district. It’s never wise to bet against Las Vegas……and you can be sure that this town will provide the perfect mixture of brains, guts, cash and audacity to make the “Downtown Dream” a reality. In fact, it’s already happening, which brings us back to Streamline Tower.

Imagine yourself securing the residential status provided by the premier Las Vegas high rise condo development in the downtown entertainment district. Streamline Tower residents will soon indulge in 21 stories and 275 units of luxury high-rise living at the intersection of Fremont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard, the very heart of downtown! Imagine finding yourself just steps away from classic casino action, a wide variety of casual and gourmet dining venues, hip watering holes and red-hot nightclubs. Streamline Tower places you in the middle of the action that IS the downtown experience. Need to escape the intensity of it all? Chill-out on the rooftop pool-deck and savor expansive views of the surrounding mountains by day and the shimmering Vegas lights at night.

Already very much part of the downtown culture, Streamline Tower is the exclusive high-rise sponsor (and WiFi provider) for the inaugural Vegas Grand Prix. The 2007 Vegas Grand Prix (April 6-8) is a three day downtown non-stop party dedicated to the sport of racing. Scheduled special events include extreme sports and stunt demonstrations, a charity gala starring Jay Leno, a celebrity poker tournament and the feature event, the 2007 season-opener of the Champ Car World Series.

Pretty exciting stuff in what is arguably the most exciting city in the world.

Greater Las Vegas is the fastest growing upscale residential market in the country. Las Vegas luxury homes of every style and variety have exploded across the desert landscape over the past decade. There is no better recognition of the power, potential and depth of the Las Vegas luxury real estate market than the development of World Market Center. The contract furnishings and interior design industries have found a new home right in the epicenter of the next major American metropolis. It’s no accident that Las Vegas, Nevada was chosen as the site for 12 million square feet of state-of-the-art exhibition space. World Market Center will reach completion in 2012 and be comprised of eight monumental structures spread across a 57-acre campus. How much progress has been made thus far? Weighing-in at $345 million, Building B has just been completed and features 16 floors of cutting-edge showrooms (300 total). As you may have guessed, Building B is the second fully completed structure and construction on Building C is already well underway! Take note of another important factor in this story……economic diversification. You won’t find a single slot machine anywhere in World Market Center. Las Vegas is quite simply the next MAJOR American metropolis. Want a piece of the action? MS Las Vegas Real Estate is standing-by with a team of real estate professionals fully prepared to present every residential facet of the most dynamic city in the world.

The Henderson Writers’ Group is about to present the 2007 Las Vegas Writers’s Conference. The date is April 19th thru the 22nd and the location is Sam’s Town Hotel and Resort. This four day gathering brings together aspiring wordsmiths, writing professionals, industry experts and writers agents for an intensive schedule of seminars and panel discussions. The conference will also feature over 65 workshops and four prominent guest speakers. Registration is limited to 100 attendees and the quality of discourse is simply amazing. A plethora of genres will be analyzed and discussed. Chose from fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, poetry, journalism and business and technical writing. Q&A panels will be established to provide focused access to experts ready and willing to answer your questions. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills, contacts and horizons as regards the craft of professional writing. You can also plan on a high-level of informal give-and-take with your literary colleagues that will stimulate and inspire!

How surprised are you to discover that The Henderson Writers’ Group exists in the first place? Did you ever imagine attending a writer’s conference in Las Vegas? The Michelle Sterling Team at Prudential Americana is constantly striving to educate our clients about the real Las Vegas! We are truly the next major American metropolis and you can expect to enjoy a wide variety of culturally stimulating opportunities that will expand your life. The purchase of a Las Vegas home is your gateway to everything special about Southern Nevada. The benefits to be enjoyed as a resident of Greater Las Vegas extend far beyond low taxes and red-hot nightlife. We’re fully prepared to present the full range of options as you consider your personal Las Vegas lifestyle. Our services are at your disposal.

The Summerlin homes community is nationally recognized as one of the most beautiful and functional residential master-plans you could possibly choose to live in. The wealth of amenities and services to be found within Summerlin itself create a quality of life that many find incomparable. A very important component of the Summerlin residential experience is the Summerlin Hospital. Approaching its tenth anniversary, this outstanding medical facility has grown from a 147-bed community hospital into a full-scale 281-bed medical center that offers comprehensive services ranging from pediatric intensive care to open heart surgery. Ever in touch with the needs of Summerlin and Southern Nevada, Summerlin Hospital is about to embark on a $100 million expansion that will include a third patient tower in addition to a larger, more spacious Emergency Room. The new tower will stand six stories high and provide 170 additional beds. Expanded emergency room facilities will mean that patients receive care in the timeliest possible manner. Another positive development associated with the expansion process is job creation! It’s estimated that the additional capacity will generate employment opportunities for over 100 medical professionals and support staff. The Michelle Sterling Team at Prudential Americana enjoys an extensive level of experience in the Summerlin real estate community. Our services are at your disposal.

The size of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is about to double! Morgans Hotel Group and DLJ Merchant Banking, the new owners of the Rock, are doubling-down Las Vegas style! The expansion plans include 950 more rooms and a 15-story luxury tower that’s all suites baby. Ya gotta remember, this is the Hard Rock Resort, in Las Vegas, a place where luxury suites get worked to the max….and we’re not talking about the way they’re decorated! Morgans HG owns the Delano in South Beach as well, and they know what it means to take it all the way. Oh, hey, we almost forgot, the casino is going to get 35,000 square feet bigger and for some unknown reason, they are adding 60,000 feet of meeting and convention space too. Who could make it to a meeting in a place like the Hard Rock? It’s simply beyond my comprehension. Speaking of things totally beyond, we almost forgot to tell you that the hottest, sexiest, most explicit pool in the galaxy is getting bigger and more sumptuous (read voluptuous) in all the right ways. When will all this be finished? Plans currently call for the expansion to be fully operational in late 2009. The hippest, hottest piece of resort-style Las Vegas real estate is about to push the envelope even further! Good thing there’s no shortage of unbelievably hot women available to maintain the Hard Rock Las Vegas reputation. No worries there!

Prudential Americana Group Branch Manager Kathryn Bovard attended the single largest gathering of the Greater Las Vegas real estate industry on February 21st and provides this report on market conditions and market realities.

This years Southern Nevada Housing Day (sponsored by the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association) “told it like it is” by providing insightful information to the nearly 1,300 attendees about the market for new Las Vegas homes. We’ve all heard about the “housing bubble” that the media has been hyping relentlessly over the last 12 months. I can’t tell you how refreshing it was to hear the positive facts about the true and realistic market picture for Southern Nevada. It’s worth noting that we shouldn’t be overly optimistic about the small decrease in (year to year) median resale pricing to $280,000. All indications are that this “flattening out” of the Las Vegas real estate market reflects a trend that will continue until well into the third quarter of 2007. However, it’s worth considering the one true thing about land…..they’re not making any more of it in our valley! Based on the current rate of building permits, the only economically viable option in 5 to 6 years will be to go vertical residentially. These last few months have shown strong mid/high rise closings, although this is based on sales figures stretching back over the last 24 months. Panorama Towers Condos leads the pack with 242 closings in January, but this is by no means reflective of our current overall sales activity. Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons (one of the distinguished keynote speakers) addressed some of the current issues and challenges facing the Las Vegas housing market. Among the topics highlighted by the Governor; the pressing issue of affordable housing, future water supplies and resources and the possibility of acquiring more BLM land for residential and commercial development.

Can you stand it? Doom and gloom, doom and gloom! You can’t turn on the TV or pick up a magazine without getting hit with another “sky is falling” residential real estate story. MS Las Vegas Real Estate would like to talk for a minute about the future of the job market in Las Vegas and the pace of development on the Las Vegas Strip. Between now and 2012, the Las Vegas Strip is adding 45,000 new hotel rooms spread across four new billion-dollar mega resorts. According to analysis performed by Deutsche Bank Securities, the Las Vegas casino/resort industry will add approximately 113,500 new jobs to the local economy during this next phase of Strip development. The four projects we are referring to are the Palazzo, the Encore, Project CityCenter and Echelon Place. Here’s the most amazing part of the story! At current growth rates, the population of Southern Nevada will fall short of these massive hiring requirements. How short? The projected shortfall is 25,000 of the 113,000+ jobs coming on line over the next five years. What’s the plan? Same as it’s always been….build it and they will come. It’s a sure bet that people looking to improve their economic future will flock to Las Vegas from “less economically stellar” parts of the country. It’s also a sure bet that a new Las Vegas home will be part of the picture for many of our new arrivals. Don’t imagine for a minute that these are 113,000 low paying jobs. Nothing could be further from the truth!

The Tennis Channel Open returns to Las Vegas at the Darling Memorial Tennis Center in northwest Las Vegas. This years tournament will span eight days from February 25th to March 4th and features 32 players including 2006 defending champion James Blake. The tournament was previously held for the past nineteen years in Scottsdale, Arizona. The tournament has always attracted top players such as John McEnroe (1986 winner) and Andre Agassi, who has won the tournament four times. Total prize money at stake is $500,000 and tournament organizers are expecting upwards of 70,000 fans over the eight day period. Pitching in with the effort will be 400 local volunteers dedicated to making the Tennis Channel Open a success again this year. Come on, admit it, you had no idea that you could watch live championship tennis in Las Vegas as a stadium spectator! The MS Las Vegas Real Estate blog continues it’s never-ending series….Las Vegas is a real city. We talk to people every day that are considering the purchase of a Las Vegas home. Again and again, clients want to know if there is a life to be lived in Las Vegas beyond the neon and the casinos. Well, rest assured that the answer is an emphatic yes! What lifestyle do you have in mind? Give us a call and we’ll turn you on to all the things that make your residential dreams a reality…..right here in Las Vegas, Nevada!

We did it! The NBA All-Star Game was a huge success! Las Vegas showcased this fantastic sporting event with a style and flair that no other city could possibly match. It should go without saying that it was a sellout crowd of 15,694 in the Thomas & Mack Arena. The Western Conference cruised to an easy win (153-132) thanks in large part to the MVP performance of Kobe Bryant. But the game itself was only part of the show. Christina Aguilera performed at halftime, Danny Gans sang the national anthem and Wayne Newton sang “Viva Las Vegas” during the player introductions. The entire show was broadcast in 210 countries, which took no less than 10 satellite television trucks (five times more than usual). What did the NBA big-shots think of it all? “We couldn’t imagine a better reception, and we thank you for it,” NBA Commissioner David Stern said after the game.

MS Las Vegas Real Estate can tell you for sure that it was our pleasure to be host-city for such a prestigious sporting event. How much pleasure? The All-Star extravaganza brought in an estimated $26 million in revenue over the weekend. It took over 6,000 hotel rooms (spread out between seven hotels) just to handle the cast and crew of All-Star weekend. More than 25,000 tourists descended on Las Vegas specifically for All-Star weekend. Food and drink sales at Thomas & Mack Arena hit a new record ($160,000), shattering the previous record of $135,000 set during National Finals Rodeo. Pretty amazing stuff from the most amazing city on the planet!

For anyone that has spent time vacationing on the Las Vegas Strip over the past decade, Danny Gans is a familiar name. Danny began his Las Vegas Headliner career at The Stratosphere almost 10 years ago. Virtually overnight fame and well-deserved fortune carried him on to The Rio Hotel and then The Mirage, his current home. An accomplished athlete, Danny nonetheless played his very first round of golf at age forty-two. Despite a tough first day on the course, it was love at first sight! Mr. Gans now shoots between 75 and 80 and is hooked for life! As generous as he is talented, Danny Gans paired-up with The First Tee Program of Southern Nevada in 2001 and developed the Danny Gans Junior Golf Academy. The mission of the Academy is to give Southern Nevada kids an opportunity to experience the thrill of golf, while also instilling the fundamental “life lessons” that good golf requires. Launched in 2002 at The Callaway Golf Center with just a handful of students, The Danny Gans Junior Golf Academy has rapidly expanded to six local courses while graduating over 2,000 students (age 6 to 17) to date! Here’s the part you just won’t believe, the entire program is underwritten by Danny Gans and all instruction is free! MS Las Vegas Real Estate salutes Danny Gans and The Danny Gans Junior Golf Academy. He’s a pillar of our community and a fantastic example for all of us!

Las Vegas Luxury Golf Real Estate takes the final “step up” to world-class status at One Shadow Creek. This is nothing less than 12,041 square feet of breathtaking residential splendor sitting peacefully on the 18th fairway of the prestigious Shadow Creek Golf Course. Shadow Creek is quite honestly one of the most elaborate and luxurious golf experiences to be found anywhere in the world. It’s only fitting that the most prestigious Las Vegas luxury real estate constructed to date should be found on the final hole of this exquisite masterpiece. I know what you’re thinking….8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 8 car garage….right? Not a chance. This Las Vegas luxury golf home is as cozy and intimate as 12,000 square feet can get! Perfect for entertaining, with a spacious kitchen, sweeping patio and shimmering infinity pool, One Shadow Creek provides the perfect setting for impressing Kings, Queens and Countrymen. Aren’t you dying to take a look at it? It only takes one call to arrange a private tour. MS Las Vegas Real Estate is at your service. 888-349-2595

I know what you’re thinking, this time the MS Las Vegas Real Estate Blog has gone completely off the deep-end! Who in the world would pay $10,000 to watch a basketball game? Never underestimate the sheer power of Las Vegas to bring out the “cash money” side of life. The 2007 NBA All-Star Game in Las Vegas is quite possibly the most sought-after ticket in the history of sports…or anything else for that matter! Nosebleed seats are going for $3,000 and the best seats are fetching more than $10,000. VIP high-rollers from all over the world are flying-in for the game and VIP Casino Hosts are scrambling to make sure they have a ticket! Many of the players already have opulent Las Vegas luxury homes to hang-out in over All-Star weekend. In fact, Shaq used to own a Turnberry Place luxury condo if we’re not mistaken. He bought one of the penthouse units a few years back. Something tells me that he’ll have plenty of house-guests for the big game!

Just a few more days until the curtain goes up on one of the most popular musical comedies in the history of live theater!! The Producers is about to open at Paris Las Vegas….and we don’t mean for a weekend or two. This is a long-term run and the only venue west of the Mississippi where you can see the show performed live on stage! Winner of 12 Tony Awards, the Las Vegas production of The Producers will feature David Hasselhoff in the role of the outrageously flamboyant Roger DeBris! What’s the story line? It’s all about a scam gone bad! The idea is to make a run with the money. How appropriate is that for Vegas! MS Las Vegas Real Estate isn’t going to tell you the rest. We don’t want to spoil your fun! Tickets range from $75 to $145 and it’s more than worth it. The Producers has to be the funniest show in the long history of Broadway. Go see for yourself! Hmmm….we’re wondering if David Hasselhoff has already bought a Las Vegas home? Maybe we could interest him in some luxury Lake Las Vegas real estate….somewhere in Celine Dion’s neighborhood!