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*UPDATE* MOVED TO DOWNTOWN COCKTAIL ROOM! Save The Huntridge Theatre Meeting Planned For March 8th, 5pm
2008-03-05 17:57:39
THE MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AT DOWNTOWN COCKTAIL ROOM, 111 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD. JUST SOUTH OF FREMONT ST. EVERYTHING ELSE REMAINS UNCHANGED Josh Geidel, one of our Huntridge Neighbors seems to have grabbed the bull by the horns and is heading up the Save The Huntridge Committee. He’s called for a meeting, and we know [...]
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2008-03-05 14:37:06
      Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at Fremont Street Experience LAS VEGAS – March 5, 2008 – Las Vegas’ legendary Fremont Street Experience will be the place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day when a weekend of live entertainment kicks off on Saturday, March 15.  St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at the Fremont Street Experience brings three days of [...]


Happy Birthday VeryVintageVegas! We’re 1 Year Old Today!
2008-03-05 14:06:41
We’re just getting started! Celebrating our re-branding of community-based marketing of these wonderful Vintage homes & neighborhoods is causing recollection of some amazing mile stones we’ve built along the way. What better way to start the celebration than to take those of you who have been with us all along the way on a [...]
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Worst MLS Photo Of The Day - The Very First One I Published
2008-03-05 10:57:10
As part of our Birthday celebration, we’re taking you back to the first one I published. I had it on the blog for about 12 hours. I didn’t realize that the property it came from would be so easily identifiable to someone, and I got a call to complain. I was told that I was [...]
Read more: Photo , First

Wednesday Is A Special Day at Very Vintage Vegas
2008-03-04 05:59:51
On March 5th, 2007 after a month of intense think tanking, exhausting design review and quite a few arguments…… we launched the Very Vintage Vegas branding. Yes, it’s our first birthday tomorrow, and we look forward to re-visiting some of the firsts that ocurred along the way. Thursday evening at our regular lo-pro mixer at the Downtown Cocktail Room will [...]
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Worst MLS Photo Of The Day -
2008-03-04 05:48:42
If all there is is a garage, wouldn’t it make sense to move the truck out into it. At least shoot around it, or move it out of the way.         The only thing worse than a bad picture is NO PICTURES AT ALL! Bookmark to:
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Friends Of Classic Las Vegas Monthly Event Will Discuss “Historic Fremont Street”
2008-03-03 22:20:30
The leading advocacy group for keeping alive the rich heritage and intriguing history of Las Vegas is “Classic Vegas”.  They hold a monthly panel discussion at the Springs Preserve. This month the topic is “Untold Stories – Historic Fremont Street ”. We’ll be heading over there after the VVV birthday party, and since you’ll already be [...]
Read more: Friends , Monthly

You Want Numbers? Here’s Some Numbers About The Las Vegas Real Estate Market
2008-03-03 14:54:58
A reader commented to me the other night that all he sees on other blogs is boring numbers. He’s really glad I don’t clog things up with charts and graphs and statistics and other stuff that I probably hate as much as you do. But my instincts which are based on actually WORKING at selling [...]
Read more: Vegas , Numbers , Estate , Market , Las Vegas , Real Estate

Can They Build A Hi Rise Across The Street From Single Family Homes? Why You Should Care…
2008-03-03 01:10:59
Should the city give them waivers, and variances, and change the zoning, and allow a major commercial intrusion into a single family neighborhood? That’s the big question on the table for the PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING on 3/13 at 6pm The Developer of the project at 6th and Sahara is asking for a neighborhood meeting THIS TUESDAY, March [...]
Read more: Street , Build , Across , Family , Homes

Jack LeVine Answers A Reader About Choosing A Real Estate Agent, Historic Neighborhoods, Las Vegas Crime And More
2008-03-02 23:32:57
A reader wrote me the following email. HOPEFULLY, I can get some of the VVV readers (especially those in Paradise Palms) to tell her what THEY think in the comments. I wrote what I think following her email. Hi Jack, I have been reading your website/blog entries regularly since I stumbled upon it a few weeks ago.  I love [...]
Read more: Vegas , Estate , Las Vegas , Real Estate , Reader , Agent , Real Estate Agent

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day - A Double Dose Since It Was Such A Busy Weekend
2008-03-02 16:28:46
Besides clutter in general, open toilet lids is the most prolific form of worst MLS photo that I find. Rarely do I ever see one from this high of an angle. At least it’s clean. Since I missed blogging altogether on Saturday (did you miss me?), I’m doing a twofer today. As long as we’re on the [...]
Read more: Photo , Weekend

We Bent Mayor Oscar Goodman’s Ear At The Aerial Gallery Dedication
2008-02-29 12:28:16
The whole VVV crew was there, of course, and we had the opportunity to talk to Mayor Goodman about the Huntridge Theatre, Downtown Redevelopment in general and a couple of other things. We’re happy to report that at the minimum, he’s totally opposed to allowing a precedent to be set were developers and historic property [...]
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Many of the Huntridge Homes Still Have Original Siding Shingles - We’re Looking For Some Replacements
2008-02-29 11:27:36
One of our regular readers in the Huntridge called. Some of the original siding shingles from her home were ripped off during the big windstorm 2 weeks ago. Her insurance company wants to tear them all off and stucco her home. Fortunately, she’s one of us, and wants to keep the look of the home [...]
Read more: Homes , Original , Replacements

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day - Actually We Love This Tribute
2008-02-29 10:00:34
No real reason to put it into the “worst” posts except that it came from the MLS. It’s actually a tribute to Nancy McKenzie, who moved here with us from Columbus. She was our best friend for 10 years, and one of the smartest and most talented people we ever met. She passed away at [...]
Read more: Photo , Actually

*UPDATE* Las Vegas Sun Article About The Historic Huntridge Theatre In Las Vegas
2008-02-28 14:39:53
We’re inviting comments regarding the Huntridge Theatre here at Very Vintage Vegas . We promise that all comments will be forwarded to the government agencies. Joe Schoenmann, our favorite downtown reporter for the Sun only misses on one point. We may be “Stunned” but we’re not going to be “SILENT”! Here’s the article from this morning’s paper. [...]
Read more: Las Vegas , Article

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day - Real Estate Agents Can Create Clutter Just As Easily As An Owner
2008-03-12 10:10:29
The MLS lockbox belongs on the DOOR!           The only thing worse than a bad picture is NO PICTURES AT ALL! Bookmark to:
Read more: Photo , Estate , Easily , Owner , Real Estate

Weeds Are Popping Up Like Foreclosures! And Both Can Hurt The Value Of Your Home
2008-03-12 04:15:25
So the doctor says ragweed is the culprit! It’s evil in several different ways, and can have a huge effect on the health of people and the health of neighborhoods. I guess I’ve developed a new allergy. He says next year probably won’t be as bad. You can help me, and thousands like me who [...]
Read more: Weeds , Popping , Foreclosures , Value

Reminder- Upcoming Events, Broadcasts And Meetings In Vintage Las Vegas
2008-03-12 03:11:39
Save The Huntridge Efforts to Be Discussed On Las Vegas NOW Josh Geidel and Eli Mizrachi, the owner of the Huntridge Theatre will be the guests tonight on Jeff Gillan’s Las Vegas Now television broadcast on Cox Channel 1 tonight at 9pm. Yesterday they did a joint interview on KNPR Radio.  And if you want a [...]
Read more: Reminder , Upcoming , Broadcasts , Meetings , Vintage

Las Vegas Planning Commission Sides With Residents Of Historic Neighborhoods
2008-03-14 11:19:12
The planning commission turned down the 47 Story hi rise development at 6th and Sahara. About 40 neighbors from the Southridge, Beverly Green, Huntridge, and John S. Park Neighborhood Associations came to the hearing and spoke their opposition. Of course, being turned down by planning gives the developer the right to plead their case to the [...]
Read more: Vegas , Commission , Sides , Las Vegas

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day - Portable Clothes Racks
2008-03-14 11:03:57
I think every home exercize machine in America looks like this. The fireplace might be a nice feature to show off, but not when the living room is used as a flop pad. But I’m really baffled as to how this would help to make a buyer WANT to see this home. The only thing [...]
Read more: Photo , Portable , Clothes

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day - Did You Hear The One About The Drunken Archictect
2008-03-19 09:01:51
So much for the “sight plan review” process at your local building department.   Seriously study this one!       The only thing worse than a bad picture is NO PICTURES AT ALL! Bookmark to:
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Historic Huntridge Theatre In Las Vegas …… Differences Of Opinion
2008-03-21 14:16:36
Our Guest Blogger today discusses the past present and future of the Huntridge Theatre. After a meeting which we reported on 2 weeks ago, the attendees believed that the owner was seriously working with us to find a profitable adaptive use for the the Huntridge. At least he said he was going to. But, as [...]
Read more: Vegas , Las Vegas

The Preservation Community Of Las Vegas Has A New Best Friend - Heather MacIntosh of Preservation Action
2008-03-23 12:00:30
Last Monday, our client and friend Joe Schoenemann reported in the Las Vegas Sun that a national lobbiest for Historic Preservation, Heather MacIntosh was going to spend a few days in Las Vegas to try to figure out if there really is anything to preserve in Las Vegas. Joe wrote: A sense of history, a connection [...]
Read more: Action , New Best Friend

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day - Extra Storage Is A Major Selling Point When It Comes To Las Vegas Real Estate
2008-03-23 11:57:21
Is this picture from the outside looking in? From the inside looking into another room? The caption says “exterior front”. I guess that explains it.       The only thing worse than a bad picture is NO PICTURES AT ALL! Tags: jack+levine Bookmark to:
Read more: Vegas , Las Vegas , Photo , Extra , Major , Estate , Real Estate

Las Vegas History Event and First Friday In The Arts District
2008-04-01 14:22:54
There’s 2 events this week that you should know about. Our friends at Classic Las Vegas hold a monthly roundtable discussion and presentation about Las Vegas History . The next event will be this Thursday, April 3, at the Springs Preserve. This Month’s topic is ST. THOMAS the small town that got covered over when Lake [...]
Read more: First , Friday , District

Downtown’s John S. Park Historic Neighborhood Is As Vintage Las Vegas As You Can Get
2008-04-01 13:34:03
We’ve done lots of posts over the last year where we’ve talked about the John S. Park Historic Neighborhood . There’s posts about it on this blog, as well as on our old original blog.  John S. Park Historic Neighborhood is north of Oakey to Charleston, and from Las Vegas Blvd to 9th Street. There’s a walking tour, [...]
Read more: Downtown , Vintage

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day - Dark And Dreary Homes For Sale In Downtown Las Vegas
2008-04-01 11:40:23
When a house gets no natural light, the agent should uses a flash camera. Can’t help myself….. April Fools! Actually this is from one of the best homes in all of downtown. There’s natural light from every direction, polished acid stained concrete floors thru the entire house, and the most stunning tongue and grooved beamed ceiling [...]
Read more: Vegas , Downtown , Photo , Homes

Volunteers Perform Beautification Project In The Huntridge And Marycrest Historic Neighborhoods Of Las Vegas
2008-04-06 17:37:07
Saturday morning, students from Bishop Gorman High School returned to their schools old neighborhood for some community service. They painted fire hydrants, red no parking zone curbs, painted addresses on the curbs, and cleaned up the pocket park at Maryland Parkway and Oakey. The City of Las Vegas Neighborhood Services and along with Gorman High [...]
Read more: Volunteers , Project , Las Vegas

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day - Wrestlemania Poster Does Not Convey
2008-04-06 16:17:18
Furniture is inescapable when shooting an occupied home. But if all there is to see in the picture is the furniture, (and John Cena, the WWF wrstler), then why publish the picture at all. White walls and a window aren’t features.       The only thing worse than a bad picture is NO PICTURES AT ALL! Bookmark to:
Read more: Photo , Poster , Convey

Mid Century Modern Ornamental Block Walls Are The Inspiration For New Public Sculpture To Be Displayed In Downtown Las Vegas
2008-04-08 11:33:56
Kristen Peterson tells the story in this mornings Las Vegas Sun: Photo by Leila Navidi for the Sun         The ornamental concrete walls that accent midcentury modern architecture in old Las Vegas neighborhoods was a stylish option for shading and security during the 1950s and ’60s. Today the decorative walls, conjuring up visions of martini evenings and jet-age architecture, [...]
Read more: Century , Modern , Ornamental , Walls , Inspiration , Public , Downtown

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