07/12/2017
Las Vegas’, (Spanish for “the meadows”), is one of the fastest growing cities in the US. Renowned for its extravagant hotels and casinos, the "Entertainment Capital of the World" hosts 40 million guests per year. Love it or hate it, Las Vegas is one of the most dynamic cities in the world.
Las Vegas was once infamous for its organized crime connections, Las Vegas has reinvented itself since the 1980s era when Frank Sinatra and “the Rat Pack” singers were top of the bill, and the city now claims to cater to a more family-oriented market. So what else is there to do apart from gamble? There’s shopping, either on The Strip, the traditional city main street, or in one of several Malls, such as Caesar’s Palace or The Grand Canal Shoppers at The Venetian and you can also take a gondola ride on the Grand Canal there. You can also get tattooed or married just about anywhere and lots of people do. At the start of The Strip you can pause and take a photo of the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign; and at the Bellagio Fountains you can watch a music and light fountain show every 15 minutes.
Outside of the city there’s the Hoover Dam, with its visitor center and guided tours, holding back the huge Lake Mead since 1935. At the lake resort itself you can swim, fish, boat or just hike along the shore. Just an hour’s drive away is the beautiful ‘Valley of Fire’ State Park, where unusual rock formations and colors provide interesting photo opportunities.
There are nightclubs ranging from hot to relax to chic, where you can dance, be seen or just chill out. Many tourists just play slot machines in the hotels, ignoring a variety of shows and concerts by world famous popular singers or their tribute acts.
Las Vegas has come a long way since the 1900’s; however Las Vegas is like any other city, you can shop, eat out, watch a movie, and hike out in the national parks. It’s more than just a city of slots and roulette. So many families now call Las Vegas home.
The average Las Vegas listing price is about $259,000 in 2017. Please keep in mind that new home prices have increased in 2017 and the population is growing constantly.
Las Vegas offers affordable homes and low living costs. Moving to Las Vegas is more than an adventure it is a great place for young and old to call home.