Decisions, not headlines.
First-person market perspective on the reasoning, negotiation, and human context behind a move.
Las Vegas Real Estate Advice: When Staying Makes Sense
When the Best Real Estate Advice Is Not to Make a Move By Alexis Michaud Before recommending a purchase, sale, or renovation, I want to understand what it will actually improve for you. A client once asked me to look at a residence in a Las Vegas building with a well-known name. She and her…
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Your neighbor sold their house with multiple offers.
HERE’S THE STORY…. YOUR NEIGHBOR CALLED US…. …looking to make a move and wanted to maximize the value of their home that they owned for slightly over one year and that did not have a yard installed on the over 17,000 SF lot. WE GOT TO WORK Our team and Director of Marketing…
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Overlook | The Pinnacle of Summerlin West
Overview: True to its name, Overlook offers a commanding perspective of the Las Vegas Valley, blending contemporary architectural mastery with the rugged beauty of the Red Rock conservation area. The Alexis Michaud Insight: Overlook is the community I recommend for clients who prioritize elevation and outlook. These lots are perfectly sized for the modern luxury…
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Shadow Point | The Peak of Summerlin West
Overview: As one of the newest and most sought-after enclaves in Summerlin West, Shadow Point is defined by its clean, modern architecture and its dramatic position against the Red Rock conservation area. The Alexis Michaud Insight: Shadow Point is the community I recommend for clients who want “New Summerlin” energy without sacrificing privacy. A unique…
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Sandalwood | The Vanguard of Modern Summerlin
Modern desert-chic architecture defining the new standard of Summerlin luxury. Overview: Sandalwood is the definitive “Quiet Luxury” community of Summerlin West, featuring expansive estate lots and a design language that feels both globally inspired and perfectly at home in the Mojave. The Alexis Michaud Insight: Sandalwood is where I guide clients who are looking…
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Las Lomas | Elevated Elegance in Summerlin
Overview: Las Lomas remains one of Summerlin’s most storied enclaves, offering some of the highest residential points in the valley with unmatched views of the Strip and the Red Rock canyons. The Alexis Michaud Insight: As an attorney, I often advise clients that the value in Las Lomas isn’t just the view—it’s the Lot Integrity….
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Realtor and Las Vegas Lifestyle Expert Copy
HOME WHAT IS IT ABOUT CERTAIN HOMES THAT MAKE US WANT TO STAY, KICK OUR FEET UP, AND VISIT BY A WARM FIRE? Big or small, grand or modest, a home is a place of warmth, welcome, friendship, and hospitality. It is the little moments and big events, layered upon each over time. Home in…
Read the article →Realtor and Las Vegas Lifestyle Expert
HOME WHAT IS IT ABOUT CERTAIN HOMES THAT MAKE US WANT TO STAY, KICK OUR FEET UP, AND VISIT BY A WARM FIRE? Big or small, grand or modest, a home is a place of warmth, welcome, friendship, and hospitality. It is the little moments and big events, layered upon each over time. Home in…
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Where time stands still.
This was Thanksgiving last year and I am over the moon with anticipation for this holiday. I love this fireplace. I spent nearly every Fall and Winter weekend next to it studying while I was in law school. Now we are here only a handful of times per year for extended breaks to visit…
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Summer client event: Take me out to the ball game.
SUMMER CLIENT APPRECIATION EVENT AT NEW LV AVIATORS BALLPARK Las year I hosted a client appreciation event at our new LV Aviators ballpark in Downtown Summerlin. I will forever count myself as grateful for the amazing clients I have. We co-hosted the event with our financial planner, Micah Landis of Mountain View Financial…
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North Italia in Summerlin
PIZZA, PASTA, A CHEF’S BOARD, AND HAPPINESS Summerlin continues to attract top notch restaurants that are minutes away from so many of us. It is rare for the majority of us out here in the suburbs to actually make the trek to the Strip for a meal, although the options are endless and top notch. …
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Out where the sun always shines.
HOME MEANS NEVADA When my husband and I were first married I would hear him talking with his parents on the phone discussing the sun. “It’s sunny when you wake up here. You just get up and it’s bright and you feel ready to go.” At the time I didn’t realize why he was discussing…
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Where are you going?
I love this picture for so many reasons. This is my cousin Tevis and me. Practically raised as sisters, in the desert outside Blue Diamond, Nevada. Not afraid, just exploring. I’m guessing we are maybe 4 or 5. The Red Rock mountains in the distance, my cousin, this place, they help me feel grounded…
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Looking for your dream home or just looking?
ON THE HUNT FOR A NEW HOME, A NEW ITEM, A NEW TRADITION, OR A NEW RECIPE THAT HELPS MAKE YOUR HOUSE YOUR HOME? Looking for your dream home? That’s my favorite thing to do! Let’s go, let’s look, let’s find that house that will be your home. Call Alexis at 702-481-3933. Not looking at…
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Client Testimonial Gated Community North Summerlin
Working with Alexis to help us purchase our home was amazing! Her knowledge of the Las Vegas real estate and complete recall of property details and communities are stunning. She understood our needs and wants and she utilized her knowledge of the local housing market to save us time during our home search. Lastly, she…
Read the article →Client Testimonial 1/2 Acre Gated Property Northwest
I recently had the amazing experience of finding my home with Alexis Michaud. I initially met Alexis in her previous life as attorney and when it came time to for my husband and I to start seriously looking the idea of a Realtor with legal background really appealed to me. That I knew what a…
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Fail forward fast.
Keep Moving. On this motivation Monday I want to talk about failure or about learning there is almost always a better way to do everything. Fail forward fast. It’s a mantra that been drilled into me. When I was younger I would say to myself “just keep swimming, just keep swimming.” Now for whatever reason…
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To grandmother’s house we go
Stories of the generations before you. . My kids are still young but the importance of them understanding their ancestors, those that paved the way before them, and for me becomes more important every year. There is something so grounding about understanding the struggles of your family, their stories as immigrants, the businesses they built,…
Read the article →Client Testimonial New Build Gated Community in The Cliffs In Summerlin
I first began doing business with Alexis Michaud almost ten years ago in her previous life as an estate planning attorney. My clients were grateful for her advice and professionalism, so her number was usually the first one I’d dial. When she transitioned to real estate and I found myself looking for a new home…
Read the article →Client Testimonial Listing Sold In 2 Days, Multiple Full Price Offers
Oh my GOSH! Alexis sold our home in 2 days. She was on top of everything, we didn’t have to think about a thing. She took care of it all. Before we put it on the market she said to start packing because she was gonna move fast. She sure did. She explained every step. …
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Home body.
COMING HOME, HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS, THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME, COUNTRY ROAD…TAKE ME HOME There is no place I’d rather be than home. It’s a place that I create, rest, rejuvenate, and celebrate. Hosting people is a way for me to show others how much I care about them. Whipping up…
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Coming Home: One attorney’s reflections on choices, timing and taking an unexpected path.
RECOVERING ATTORNEY Alexis is a recovering attorney. She practiced for 17 years in tax, corporate law and technology. She started her career in law firms, eventually transitioning to in-house counsel. She’s passionate about technology, her home state of Nevada, and most of all, her family. If not now, then when? Have you ever asked yourself…
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The end of an era
Editor’s Note: Alligator Soup has sadly closed its doors, but its legacy as a cornerstone of the Las Vegas community—and a part of my own professional journey—remains. Magical, whimsical, and local. Alligator Soup has been open since 1982. It is full of invitations, stationary, and so much more. How they fit so many thoughtful,…
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Holiday tea at the Waldorf.
TEA ON 23 WITH MY SWEET PEAS The power of traditions make itself most apparent during the holidays. So many of my childhood memories are steeped in the consistency of those traditions. Memories blur together with time but the feeling, the vivid snapshots of events, the smell in the air, are all captured in…
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Eat – Local
Las Vegas has so many great restaurants, the world knows this but what I love are all the little local restaurants popping up in our neighborhoods. EAT in Summerlin is one of our favorites. Wonderful food, healthy, and indulgent options. The staff is so friendly and always on their game. My kids beg to go…
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Holiday Traditions
The Union Hotel in Occidental, California has been serving up Italian family style dinners since 1879. We’ve been coming here for decades after our annual Christmas tree cutting. Toward the end of a long evening over dessert our cousin’s mother wanders over to the Grand piano and starts to play the Christmas classics. The sound…
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CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER FOUNDATION
Today is Good Day for a Good Day…..for Everyone. I very much delayed writing this post. I sat on it. Let it marinate and stew. Blogs (at least this blog) is a place to look at pretty pictures, a reprieve from the demand of life, a fun place to spend a few minutes and…
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You do you
Make it yours These taupe doors really soften the space along with the now taupe vent hood in the kitchen and the soon to be taupe baseboards throughout. Don’t be afraid to mix things up. Make it yours. Make it home.
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Zion Ponderosa Ranch
Camping, glamping, vacations homes, and smores. We took an impromptu road trip through Zion and over to the Zion Ponderosa Ranch last November. What a pleasant surprise. Hiking, zip-lining, skeet shooting, bungee trampoline, mini golf, great food, and so many lodging options. We rented a vacation home with beautiful views and tons of space. Worth…
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On top of the world
The road less traveled I wouldn’t say I am a fly by the seat of my pants kind of girl, I appreciate good planning, seamless execution, and efficiency but this day was different and stepping outside of my comfort zone lead my Dad and me to the top of the world. If you haven’t already…
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Dinner at home with friends
Food, friends, Fall, and fun. Friends, food, and good conversation are so comforting to me. From the smell of a crackling fire, to the scent of cinnamon filling the air, to the beauty of a Fall dinner table, and the sounds of good conversation and laughter, I love the magic that a good dinner party…
Read the article →Out where the sun always shines
Home means Nevada When my husband and I were first married I would hear him talking with his parents on the phone discussing the sun. “It’s sunny when you wake up here. You just get up and it’s bright and you feel ready to go.” At the time I didn’t realize why he was discussing…
Read the article →Coming Home: One attorney’s perspective on choices, timing, and taking an unexpected path.
RECOVERING ATTORNEY Alexis is a recovering attorney. She practiced for 17 years in tax, corporate law and technology. She started her career in law firms, eventually transitioning to in-house counsel. She’s passionate about technology, her home state of Nevada, and most of all, her family. If not now, then when? Have you ever asked yourself…
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Cottonwood Station
Food, fun, small town charm, and a laid back vibe I spent a lot of time as a kid in the town of Blue Diamond. I find myself returning these days to reflect, unwind, and create. Only 15 minutes from Downtown Summerlin, this small town embodies a slower pace and a simpler way of life….
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HOME
WHAT IS IT ABOUT CERTAIN HOMES THAT MAKES US WANT TO STAY, KICK OUR FEET UP, AND VISIT BY A WARM FIRE? Big or small, grand or modest, a home is a place of warmth, welcome, and friendship. It is the little moments and big events, layered upon each other over time. Home in its…
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