Have you ever heard a realtor say, "it's a great time to buy," or "it's a great time to sell." That's the criticism we hear most about our industry colleagues, and so we are clear - we are not them! We are the realtors who are going to tell you, no, it's not the right time for you. On this episode of Ended Up In Vegas we discuss the local market, w…

Lifestyles of the rich and famous is a topic Gavin Ernstone knows plenty about. He's made his mark in selling homes in The Ridges, and he represents some of the wealthiest people in Las Vegas in buying and selling the most luxurious homes our town has to offer. We sit down with Gavin, who is the co-owner of our brokerage Simply Vegas, to talk about…

Join us for an insightful chat with Kent Lay, Las Vegas Division President at Taylor Morrison, as we delve into his journey from relocating to Las Vegas at the start of the Pulte Homes division in the 90's to his board member role on the Nevada Contractors Board. Hear more about the newly opened Southern Nevada Trades High School and hear firsthand…

The ladies of the Pucci | Ramos Group at Simply Vegas break down the latest housing prices and interest rates in Las Vegas, talk about the pros and cons of buying now, and the lack of supply that will continue to keep prices static as they have been for the past year.By Nicci Pucci & Meghan Ramos

You know the voice of Golden Pipes if you’ve ever heard the National Anthem at a Vegas Golden Knights game. On this edition of the Ended Up In Vegas Podcast, we get to know the man behind the mic, Carnell Johnson. Carnell is a Las Vegas native with a passion for music. He talks to us about the attention he’s received for singing the Star Spangled B…

On this episode of Ended Up In Vegas we talk to Lelia Friedlander, the female owner of TuffSkin, a Las Vegas company that is known worldwide for protecting natural stone. Lil explains how she and her husband got the idea of a film to protect marble from staining and etching, and how a product that started on The Strip in Las Vegas now acts as a bar…

Short term rentals, often referred to as Airbnb’s, have proven to be profitable investments properties for plenty of people, including Jason Griggs. His niche in real estate is centered on investment properties and teaching people how they can invest too. Jason talks to us about the regulations in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV, and what you need to k…

Whether it’s domestic violence or sex trafficking, the Las Vegas non-profit Unshakeable hopes to help women recover from trauma and live safe, healthy, and financially independent lives. Debbie Isaacs, the founder and president, started the group out of a desire to chronicle the stories of women who were caught in the court system. Instead, she fel…

Outer order promotes inner peace. Luxury organizing is taken to the next level with The Neat Method. Melanie Walker, owner of Summerlin Neat, chats with us about designing the drawers of Las Vegas’ most organized homes. Her tips on color coding, labeling, and proportionally organizing your home will have you digging out drawers and closets in no ti…

We toured the Salt Lake City Parade of homes and want to show you what we found. Tune in to the Ended Up In Vegas YouTube channel to see all the spaces that caught our attention.By Nicci Pucci & Meghan Ramos

Live TV teaches you a lot about how to pivot with little preparation or warning. Former Las Vegas news anchor turned entrepreneur Christine Maddela explains how she braved a discouraging moment in her professional career starting a business from scratch during the Pandemic. Christine also shares some of the biggest trials of her life, including the…

Get ready for a storytelling session on this week’s Ended Up In Vegas podcast. Erik Ball is an Emmy-nominated, two-time Telly award-winning producer, writer, actor, director, and freelance designer. Erik is also the head of theatrical arts at Faith Lutheran middle school and high school where he has directed more than 35 plays and musicals. We guar…

Whether or not you’ve been through a divorce yourself, you’ve likely been affected by a divorce in your lifetime. Renowned divorce attorney Ed Kainen talks to us about laws in Nevada and how they are different than in other states, if and when alimony is awarded, and how you can best navigate what can be one of the most challenging situations of a …

We're talking about all the thing we can feel, but may not be able to see. Kristin Royseland is an energy healer, yoga teacher, and breath work coach who teaches her students how to connect their mind, body, and spirit. Kristin invites us to do a breath work exercise and explains somatic release, our chakra system and how to open areas that may be …

This time on Ended Up In Vegas we are clearing up the myths about our local water shortage. Jon Castagnino with the Southern Nevada Water Authority joins us to talk about many of the misunderstood facts surrounding Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam, our current drought status, and what we can do to conserve our community’s most precious resource. Jon is…

A Las Vegas couple learned it’s all about the little choices that makes designing and renovating a home so challenging. Tambourine Home clients Kathy Topp and Brian Kolp explain how they hired Nicci to breathe new life into their outdated townhouse in Spanish Trail. Kathy, a business owner, and Brian, a chef on the Las Vegas Strip, opted not to hir…

Is how you manage your money out of alignment with the current goals you have for investing in real estate or managing your long-term wealth? The Financial Yogi, Bree Soscia, joins us on this week's Ended Up In Vegas Podcast to talk about the principles of investing, planning, and managing your finances, and how some of those disciplines parallel p…

Uncommons is not just a place to work, live, and play, in southwest Las Vegas - it's a place to find community. Amalie Zinsser is the Vegas Native whose role it is to make that happen. As the Director of Community & Belonging, she explains how she has helped craft the culture at the newest mixed-use space in the valley. Amalie shares how far she's …

Unstoppable describes the delightful duo behind one of Las Vegas' most well known coffee shops. This week on Ended Up In Vegas, we sit down with Lin Smith Jerome and Alexandra Lourdes, the two female entrepreneurs whose brands include Café Lola and Saint Honoré Donut Shop. It's not every day that a small, local business opens a location on the Las …

Do you know what will happen to your home, car, and all of your belongings at the end of your life? This time on Ended Up In Vegas we talk to Shane Jasmine Young, the founding attorney of Young Law Group. Shane grew up in Las Vegas, married her high school sweetheart, obtained her degree, and actively practiced law while raising five daughters and …

"If it has Vegas in the title, I've written in it." Freelance writer Jason Latham Ended Up In Vegas almost two decades ago from his hometown of Rochester, NY. He talks about his favorite hotel-casino opening and how it brought some big name musicians to town at the last minute. Music is a big passion of Jason's, and he enjoys discovering new and ol…

Disparaging women, myths, and misogyny is the reaction we got to our International Women's Day podcast, where we shared one statistic about single men and women owning homes. You can see all of the comments on our instagram reel, but instead of giving them a platform, we decided it would be best to challenge them with comments from real women, and …

Where are the best places to eat and visit in Las Vegas? Robert Kachelriess, writer of all things local, can tell you exactly where to go, and probably what to order. Rob has been the regular Las Vegas writer for Thrillist for more than four years. He’s also been published in a number of websites and magazines including Travel + Leisure, Modern Lux…

From working for one of the world’s leading skincare authorities to ending up in Vegas and opening Skinbar, Lynda Moore’s business has been a mainstay in Henderson for 19 years now. Lynda is passionate about skincare and tells us about the number one ingredient she believes we all need living in the desert. As a skin and beauty expert she enjoys ed…

So you want to move but you don't want to give up a super low interest rate that you refinanced during the pandemic? Plenty of people are in this scenario, which is why housing inventory will continue to be scarce for years to come. But what if you could leverage that low-interest rate instead of sacrificing it? We talk to one of our preferred lend…

This is Part 2 of our focus on the Las Vegas housing market. We discuss the current incentives in new construction and some of the creative financing options and terms buyers and sellers need to know. From seller-paid concessions for closing costs and rate buy-downs, to owner will carry options and assumable mortgages, there are plenty of innovativ…

We are kicking off a series of episodes this month dedicated to our favorite topic: Real Estate! As leaders of the Pucci | Ramos Group at Simply Vegas, we think it's an important time to get you updated with the most recent statistics, reports, and market indicators ahead of the Spring selling season. The most recent Case-Schiller Index reports hom…

You can trip and fall and it can still be considered a power move. Real estate entrepreneur John Gafford explains how he ended up falling in love in Las Vegas, and how that destiny has kept him here ever since. John hosts The Power Move Podcast with Chris Connell and Colt Amidan and co-owns our brokerage, Simply Vegas. He shares what it's like rais…

Rachel Smith is a 3x Emmy award winning TV Host who's been an anchor in Las Vegas for more than 15 years. When she's not traveling the glove interviewing celebrities and reporting entertainment news, she is advocating for several non-profits. She was named Vegas Magazine's 8 Most Influential Women for her charitable work, and giving back is what sh…

We are celebrating International Women's Day by talking about what we've learned as women who have bought and sold homes during our youth, divorce, and as a result of a death. Can you believe it wasn't even 50 years ago that a woman needed a man to sign for a loan in the purchase of home? We're thankful things have changed, and we know that empower…

Two hours north of Las Vegas is the blossoming town of St. George, Utah, where what was once just a pass-through kind of town is now a destination to permanently live. Thousands of people have been moving to the area over the past 5-7 years, and home builders there are doing their best to keep up with demand. Thanks to a number of small, luxury, an…

Madeline Hinkell Vonderlinden's Las Vegas journey began when her family set out from the East Coast to Orange County, California in search of new opportunities. However, fate intervened when they stopped in Las Vegas, where they decided to build a new life in Henderson. At 12 years old, Madeline was still adjusting to her new surroundings when her …

Meet your next biggest cheerleader! We sit down with certified Pilates teacher, Diesha Condon, who shares her inspiring story of overcoming hearing loss and finding her passion for fitness and adventure in Las Vegas. Originally from Ohio and legitimately a former college cheerleader, Diesha tells us how she ended up in Vegas 12 years ago, with one …

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show visited Las Vegas and brought the world's biggest brands with it! We talk about some product hits and misses, innovations, design inspiration, and new products coming to the kitchen and bath market in 2023.By Nicci Pucci & Meghan Ramos

This time on Ended Up in Vegas, a unique view of live events from someone who helps make them possible. Rachel Villanueva has had a hand in selling billions of dollars in show tickets, from concerts, to boxing matches, and continues her passion of bringing people together despite a worldwide pandemic, and the tragedy and loss she experienced surviv…

From planning weddings to designing and building a house from scratch! As the former owner of an event planning business, Rissa Gunderson is used to digging into the details to bring every bride’s dream to life. But as she and her husband Jared found out, going owner-builder on an upscale cabin out of state, with their little boys in tow, would be …

The MIND Performance Coach Lindsey Paoli teaches us about her program, MIND fundamentals on this episode of Ended Up In Vegas. The former therapist, consultant, and best-selling author ended up in Las Vegas as a young adult. She had a successful career at the senior management level in hospitality before pivoting to earn her Master's degree in marr…

Nicci and Meghan are the founders and namesakes of the Pucci | Ramos Group at Simply Vegas Real Estate. Nicci is a native Las Vegan and founder of the interior design studio, Tambourine Home, which she started after spending many years in the news media. Meghan is a marketing maven with an extensive history working in new construction and real esta…

The first episode of Ended Up in Vegas goes live Tuesday, January 10th. Until then, some outtakes from the three takes it took us to introduce ourselves!By Nicci Pucci & Meghan Ramos