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Home Buyers Can Still View Homes – In Person

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By Jessie Goldman After the Governor's office announced that Nevada is under a 30-day shutdown last night, there was panic. There still is if you look at grocery store shelves. Our office confirmed this morning that Real Estate is considered an essential service.  They don't want us to spend time at the office unless necessary. If we need to meet a client, we can use … [Read more...] about Home Buyers Can Still View Homes – In Person

Plan Announced to Conduct the June 9 Primary Election by All Mail

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Due to the COVID-19 situation, Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske has announced the state will conduct the June 9 primary by an all-mail election. The Clark County Election Department is supporting the effort. All active registered voters in Nevada will be mailed an absentee ballot for the primary election. No action or steps, such as submitting an absentee ballot … [Read more...] about Plan Announced to Conduct the June 9 Primary Election by All Mail

Plan for spring prep sports … should schools open up

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This comes from the Nevada Interscholastic Athletic Association: As you are aware, the Governor has indicated that schools will not re-open prior to Thursday, April 16, 2020. The NIAA staff has been putting together contingency plans based on schools opening with extracurricular activities on that day. Should schools open and after school activities be permitted on April 16, … [Read more...] about Plan for spring prep sports … should schools open up

Rising Tide Ruse

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By Terry Donnelly Certain economists and, more recently, politicians are fond of an aphorism: “a rising tide lifts all boats.” The problem is that, while it can be empirically observed in any marina, it doesn’t translate as a metaphor for economics. There is evidence to attribute the quote to John F. Kennedy. His speechwriter, Ted Sorenson, says he discovered it as a … [Read more...] about Rising Tide Ruse