Rally in the 3rd Quarter?

BY KIMBERLY SMITH As we close out the third quarter of 2024, the Las Vegas housing market continues to show resilience despite shifting trends. Last month, there were 5,076 homes on the market — and this month that number has grown to 5,398. However, the number of homes sold has slowed, with 2,043 homes sold […]

Unlocking the Power of VA Loans

BY KIMBERLY SMITH As an African-American realtor in Las Vegas, I frequently encounter veterans who are unsure about the benefits of using their VA loan. This powerful resource is often underutilized, despite its potential to create wealth and homeownership stability for those who have served our country.  The VA loan is one of the most […]

The fifth most important election in American history

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET With the exception of the elections of 1860, 1864, 1876, and 1940, the November 2024 election will be the most important in our nation’s history.  Lincoln’s elections just before and near the end of the Civil War are the most important since he was able to preserve the union. The election of […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: The Republic of Haiti

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE When I lived in Los Angeles, I fell in love with a man from Haiti. He spoke French as one of his native languages. He was handsome, kind, and sophisticated. All of his Haitian friends were stylish and enlightened about world affairs. Their community was closely connected, the parties were fun, […]

Why African-Americans Need a Trust

BY KIMBERLY SMITH As an African-American broker salesperson, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for us to protect our most valuable asset — our homes. Unfortunately, many in our community are unaware of the importance of estate planning, particularly the use of trusts. Without proper planning, your loved ones could face significant financial burdens, […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: How the Westside played a role in the integration of public accommodations

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE In 1960, Dr. James B. McMillan served as president of the local Las Vegas NAACP, Branch 1111. In March of that year, he received a letter from the organization’s national office in New York — encouraging branches nationwide to elevate activities that would lead to integration of public accommodations. McMillan, using […]

America’s ebbs and flows

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Throughout America’s history, there have been observable ebbs and flows between bad and good, wrong, and right, fear and courage. These ebbs and flows have ushered in periods of repression and progress.  The November election will determine whether an ebb or flow will carry bad or good people into legislative, administrative, and […]

HISTORIC BLACK VEGAS: The Fifteenth Amendment: Voting Rights

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE On February 26, 1869, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed — granting Black men the right to vote; not the Black majority, who were female, but just men. Men were the leaders of the country and heads of households. During this period of Reconstruction, Black men were granted […]

The data game

BY KIMBERLY SMITH The Las Vegas housing market experienced notable changes in July compared to previous months. As of July, there were 4,105 homes on the market, an increase from 3,695 homes in June. However, home sales declined from 2,286 in May to 1,987 in July. MARKET SEGMENTS  • Luxury Homes: The number of homes […]

Symptoms and disease could get ‘worser’

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET When talking to friends about the health of America nowadays, the phrase “things can’t get any worse” often comes up. I must remind them that “worser” is a distinct possibility.  This is based on having to add daylight and sub-basements to my slab on grade home to accommodate things getting worse all […]

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