Featured image credit: Ken Lund You need to sparkle pretty darn brightly to be the shiniest of mansions in Las Vegas. But most Vegas natives would agree that Casa de Shenandoah fits the bill. In fact, it’s arguably the most well-known home in the Vegas area. Yes, even more recognized than other Las Vegas Home […]
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The Speed Project Finds Meaning in a Race From LA to Las Vegas
Talk to anyone who’s completed the LA Marathon and you’ll hear about a life-changing experience. It’s not quite hiking Mount Everest, but it’s a feat that commands a fair amount of respect. So, what happens when the participation medals and the t-shirts lose their meaning? What happens if they never had any meaning in the […]
Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas in 2 Hours: New High Speed Rail Line Edges Closer
Featured image credit: Dom Blevins We’re mere months away from construction on a bullet train that will stretch from Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas. Forecasts are even more optimistic after Brightline, the company behind the ambitious project, signed contracts with a coalition of reputable labor unions. Eventually, the Brightline rail will connect to LA’s existing […]
Vegas Mayor Responds to Fremont Street Violence with Possible Curfew
Featured image credit: Jean-Christophe Benoist Las Vegas has a reputation as an “anything goes” adult playground. But would a Fremont Street curfew change that feeling of unrestrained debauchery? We may be finding out as city officials, including Mayor Carolyn Goodman, consider ways to curb an increasing trend of violence. Five Years Since Tragedy Struck Mandalay […]
Las Vegas Home Spotlight: Grab Your Iodine Pills, We’re Going to the Underground House
Located less than three miles from the iconic Las Vegas Strip, but with no traces of its glitter or glamor, stands 3970 Spencer Street. You could easily drive past it without giving it a second glance. But even if you took a long, hard look, you’d only see an unassuming, slightly dilapidated townhouse. Yet, as […]
3 Weird Las Vegas Tourist Attractions Even the Locals Will Like
Not all Las Vegas tourist attractions are created equal. How many times have you been hooked into some overpriced tourist trap? If you’re just visiting, you can at least drown the disappointment in your hotel’s luxury pool or casino. But what about the locals? Where are the attractions in Las Vegas that deliver enough value […]
How to Blend in with the Las Vegas Locals on Your First Sin City Trip
Las Vegas is one of the most intoxicating U.S. cities to visit. But with JohnHart offices in the Las Vegas area, we’re in the business of helping those who see Vegas as more than a tourist spot. Sure, it’s a city with a thriving hospitality industry, to say the least. But at the end of […]
Hotels on the Las Vegas Strip Are the Place to Be For Formula One in 2023
For the first time since 1982, Formula One is returning to Las Vegas. This is big news, whether you’re a motorsports fan or simply a Las Vegas resident. Though the race won’t take place until 2023, rooms in the hotels on the Las Vegas Strip are expected to go quickly at exorbitant rates. That’s because […]
8 of the Best Dive Bars Las Vegas Has to Offer
There are no shortage of options for thirsty Las Vegas revelers looking for a drink. We even mentioned some popular regional bars in a recent blog. But locals looking to avoid the strobing lights and staggering prices of the strip need options too. Thankfully, the city has a wealth of dive bars from which to […]
Explore the Unique Features of 6 of the Best Las Vegas Pools
People love swimming pools. At JohnHart, our agents often get requests for houses for sale in Las Vegas with pools. When the summer months hit, swimming pools in Las Vegas get plenty of use. Many area homeowners would claim the best pool in Las Vegas is the one in their own backyard. But the extravagance […]