http://www.kirksanfordnews.com Las Vegas based casino payment and financial service news Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:40:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With the recent economic downturns, those looking to buy a home can, very possibly, get a good deal. Many people have their sights set on purchasing a home from a foreclosure or from a short sale. But, is this really the best way to buy a home? A short sale is ... http://www.kirksanfordnews.com/the-short-sale-process Some people have the pleasure of enjoying wines in a restaurant – others, however, have the unique privilege of making their own delicious varieties. Kirk Sanford, of Sightline Acquisition Corp., has this ability. His family enjoys producing their own wines through their vineyard, called Valley View Vineyards. Situated on eight acres ... http://www.kirksanfordnews.com/distinct-wine-enjoyment While most people certainly see the economic issues and the rates of foreclosures in areas like Las Vegas to be negative, there are those who are benefiting from these current events. Home Builders Research President Dennis Smith says, for instance, that the good news is that housing prices in ... http://www.kirksanfordnews.com/positive-news-for-some-in-vegas While Las Vegas has certainly been hit by the economic downturns in the last year, it is starting to show some recover. One example of this recovery is the new CityCenter project being built by MGM Mirage. With a total price of 9 billion dollars, CityCenter is employing 8 well ... http://www.kirksanfordnews.com/citycenter-excitement-in-vegas Certainly, whether you are shopping for a new house or wondering about the value of your current one, it’s helpful to know what the market will bear. Individuals, and companies such as Sightline Acquisition started by Kirk Sanford, want to know where to invest their money. One new interesting study points ... http://www.kirksanfordnews.com/walkability-adds-value-to-homes Community leaders are hopeful that the depth of the recent economic crisis in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada will motivate politicians and local government to finally take steps to assure that the economy begins the crucial, stabilizing move to diversification. The Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies, an affiliate of the ... http://www.kirksanfordnews.com/las-vegas-sees-diversification-as-goal According to the opinion of 70 leaders in the community of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, economic diversification is an idea whose time has finally come to the area. In a report entitled “What Happened? What’s Next? Can We Hit the Reset Button?” academics, business leaders and politicians expressed their views, ... http://www.kirksanfordnews.com/diversification-goal-for-more-stable-las-vegas-economy According to the Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies, which recently conducted a study based on the opinions and observations of leaders in the community of Las Vegas, diversification is the best way for the economy to cope with economic crisis in the future. As a result of the recent collapse ... http://www.kirksanfordnews.com/diversification-key-to-strong-economy-in-las-vegas 2010 should be a good year for potential home buyers. Obama has recently signed legislation that extends a first time home buyers tax credit. It gives both new and move-up buyers a tax incentive to buy a home until at least April 20, 2010, and even longer for military ... http://www.kirksanfordnews.com/good-news-for-home-buyers As part of many people’s New Year’s resolutions, you can add home buying to the list. 18% of Americans, according to a survey on Move.com, say that they are ready to become first-time homebuyers in 2010. With mortgage rates at a record low and prices down a great deal, ... http://www.kirksanfordnews.com/home-buying-in-2010