Just a year ago homebuyers could choose from a bounty of properties on the market. Today things are starkly different. In many locations throughout the United States, inventory of homes for sale is at historic lows, creating a seller’s market where multiple buyers get into bidding wars over move-in-ready homes. But prospective buyers willing to think outside the box can tap a part of the market that fewer people access, and may find their dream home in the process.
As more people choose to stay in their current homes longer, Americans are diving into large remodel projects. Forty percent of homeowners plan to remodel or build an addition to their existing home within the next two years, with kitchen and bathroom projects remaining the most popular remodeling jobs, according to the 2013 Houzz and Home Survey.
Oakland outfielder Yoenis Cespedes became the first player left out of the All-Star Game to win the Home Run Derby when he edged out Las Vegan Bryce Harper on Monday night.
Reduce, reuse, recycle – it’s the mantra we’ve heard for decades, and it appears Americans are taking the message to heart and making efforts to go green in all aspects of their lives. Whether it’s in their own home or at their place of work, being earth-friendly isn’t just a trend; it’s the new modern way of life. If you’re looking to make your life a little greener – whether during the nine-to-five or the five-to-nine – consider a few simple ways you can save Mother Earth and feel pretty good about yourself too.
Increased demand for a postsecondary education has impacted college affordability. From 1980 to 2010, the cost of college, adjusted for inflation, more than doubled at both public and private institutions. For many students, and often their families, financial planning has become as integral to the college enrollment process as applications and proficiency tests. Here is what you need to know.
With a graduation cap in one hand and a newly-inked degree in the other, many grads are hitting the online pavement looking for their first post-college job. But how do you set yourself apart from the masses and quickly land your dream job?
Did you know the best preparation for back to school is a good night’s sleep? Lack of sleep can affect a child’s performance, attention, learning, behavior and biological functions, experts say. In fact, recent studies show that American students might be falling behind in school due to a lack of shut-eye.
Chances are your young kids love to play games on their tablets or even your smartphone, and your teens and college students rely on technology to stay in touch with friends. But as they head back to school, keep in mind technology can also help students discover the joy of learning, and keep them on track with their schoolwork.
More than half of American women living with advanced breast cancer feel support from friends and family is not as strong now as when they were first diagnosed, according to the global Count Us, Know Us, Join Us survey.
Vacations are keeping Americans busy this season. But, with all that fun, make sure you don’t overlook caring for your car and tires. If you do, the only thing you’ll be doing is standing in the breakdown lane.
The city of Henderson has amended its land purchase agreement a fifth time with Union Village LLC which proposes to build a $1.6 billion project billed as the first integrated health village in the world.
With the mountain still smoldering behind them, a handful of Trout Canyon residents have returned home to count their blessings, even as they adapt to their sobering new view.
Cirque du Soleil reopened its epic “Ka” on Tuesday, drawing a standing ovation even before the show started with a dedication to its fallen performer.
The Interstate 15 corridor between the Spaghetti Bowl and Sahara Avenue is the undisputed champion of traffic gridlock. It handles a whopping 250,000 vehicles per day, the busiest stretch of freeway in Nevada. The Nevada Department of Transportation wants to do something about the constant traffic jams, frequent wrecks and inefficient interchanges. Project Neon aims to address those issues, as well as future traffic growth.
The problem with electing judges is not the elections themselves. The problem is a lack of information for voters on the performance of judges. Judicial campaigns are seldom competitive, and they typically provide the electorate with little more than biographical information.
Even Kazuo Okada’s publicity team will have difficulty spinning this into good news for the troubled Japanese gaming billionaire. But let me help them try.
UNLV rising junior Erick Fedde pitched three scoreless innings in the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team’s 16-2 victory over the Metro Collegiate Baseball League of Illinois All-Stars at Geneva, Ill., on Tuesday.
Kent Bazemore and Draymond Green saw limited minutes as rookies during the Golden State Warriors’ playoff run.
Mariano Rivera was all set up to save his final All-Star game — or so it seemed. Summoned in the eighth inning to make certain he would pitch, Rivera soaked up a 90-second standing ovation and got three straight outs while helping the American League to a 3-0 victory over the National League on Tuesday night at Citi Field.
About 70 people gathered for a “Justice for Trayvon” march on the Strip Tuesday night following George Zimmerman’s Florida acquittal in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
Officials at Barrick Gold Corp. are trying to figure out the source of fumes or gas that sickened more than a dozen contract workers at their Goldstrike Mine in northern Nevada.
The Cleveland Cavaliers made sure Anthony Bennett didn’t have to wait long to hear his name called on draft night when they made him the No. 1 pick last month.
Voters in Springfield, Mass., approved a plan Tuesday by MGM Resorts International to build an $800 million hotel-casino complex in the community.
Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday joined with the governor of the state of Mexico, Eruviel Avila, to sign a memorandum of understanding outlining areas of mutual interest to further enhance Mexico and Nevada’s bilateral trade partnership.
An Ohio-based metal fabrication company shifted into full production Tuesday after opening a new plant in North Las Vegas this year.
A teenager was hit by a hit-and-run vehicle Tuesday evening and taken to the hospital.
All of a sudden, it’s mergermania in the gaming industry. A third major transaction in eight months was announced Tuesday when slot machine manufacturer Bally Technologies said it will acquire gaming equipment provider SHFL Entertainment for $1.3 billion.
