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Financial issues remain complicated for Nevada same-sex couples

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling last week overturning a key part of the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, a big question for gay and lesbian couples in Las Vegas is — what does this ruling mean when it comes to financial planning?

Tony Hsieh expands property portfolio with Peter Pan purchase

Zappos.com CEO and Downtown Project head Tony Hsieh has purchased another downtown property — a small motel and a dozen apartment units near the east end of Fremont Street, a commercial real estate broker said Tuesday.

Nevada again setting pace in home-price increases

Nevada again is setting the pace for national home price increase, a new report says. Prices rose 26 percent in Nevada to lead all states. The Silver State was followed by California (20.2 percent), Arizona (16.9 percent), Hawaii (16.1 percent) and Oregon (15.5 percent). They fell only in Delaware and Alabama. And all but three of the 100 largest cities reported price gains.

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