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Strong local economies help power home price increases in NYC, Las Vegas

Sep 24, 2024
Prices in New York and Las Vegas both grew more than 8% last month, according to the Case-Shiller Index.
New York and Las Vegas were the two metro areas with home price growth over 8% in July.
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How the infrastructure law will upgrade a neglected street in glitzy Las Vegas

Feb 8, 2024
"Marketplace’s" Kai Ryssdal visits a low-income district of the tourist mecca, where a federal grant will improve transportation and safety.
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The gambling industry is seeing historic revenue numbers

May 13, 2022
Pent up demand and the expansion of online gambling and sports betting are giving the industry a boost.
Casinos are putting up pre-pandemic numbers.
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Home repair demand helps grow this microbusiness during the pandemic

Mar 15, 2021
The owner of a handyman business in Las Vegas must decide whether or not to hire more employees to keep up with repair jobs.
Brad Hess is owner of Ace Handyman Services Summerlin, an individually owned and operated franchise of Ace Hardware in Las Vegas.
Courtesy of Brad Hess

Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and GOP power broker, dies

Jan 12, 2021
The billionaire mogul and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China has died after a long illness.
The late Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson speaks at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2014 at the Venetian Las Vegas on Oct. 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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From Elvis to Lady Gaga

Jul 26, 2019
How Elvis Presley helped create artist residencies in Las Vegas.
At a midnight press conference after his opening, Elvis basked in the acclaim.
Terry Todd, Las Vegas News Bureau; Elvis Presley™ © 2019 ABG EPE IP

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