Finance + Legal Services

Tax Law Changes that

It’s that time of year again! W-2s, 1099s, and mortgage statements have begun to hit your mailbox: a daily reminder that it is, once again, Tax Season. Overall, it was a relatively quiet year on the tax front, with one big (beautiful) exception: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which passed in July, brought significant tax changes and made permanent some of the changes from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). So where will most Americans see changes on...

Home + Design

Where Form Meets Feeling

Luxury design embraces comfort, color, and craftsmanship for homes that feel as good as they look Article by Sienna Sinclair | Photography by Courtesy of Mercato Interiors What’s new in luxury design? It’s one of the most frequent questions the team at Mercato Interiors ( mercatointeriors.com ) hears, and one they love answering. Inside their sprawling 50,000-square-foot showroom in Las Vegas, locally owned by Liz and Robert Werner, design is always evolving, but this year, it’s more human...

Home + Design

Homeownership's Hidden Rewards

Emotional perks that anchor valley families beyond bricks and mortar Article by Alexander Fraser Owning a home transcends financial equity, it's a cornerstone of emotional well-being, with studies showing homeowners 21% happier than renters due to stability, pride, and control. As a National Association of Realtors survey reveals, 76% of homeowners feel emotionally secure, a balm against life's upheavals, from job shifts at nearby tech hubs to economic wobbles. In Las Vegas suburbs like...

Home + Design

Design Your Forever Home

Dee Gaddy crafts timeless spaces that flow with your life Article by Sienna Sinclair | Photography by Tom Morgan Every home tells a story, but does yours reflect you ? In this home-themed issue, we explore how Design Republic LLC ( designrepubliclv.com ), a Las Vegas-based full-service interior design haus, transforms bare sites into intuitive sanctuaries. Founder and Principal Designer Dierdre Gaddy—Dee to those who know her work—shares her process for ground-up custom homes, emphasizing...