LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — There’s a long history behind the Black homeownership gap, and unfortunately in 2021, the Black community is still feeling the effects. 

“Blacks, we're at about 35% that own a home, whereas for whites, it's 62%, so there's the gap," said Kenadie Cobbin-Richardson of Nevada Partners.

On Feb. 27, the Coalition to Make Homes Possible is hosting a live online webinar speaking on this exact topic. It's called “Master Class on Building Black Wealth with Homeownership,” sponsored by Homie, a tech-based real estate company in the Las Vegas valley. 

Topics discussed will cover the basics of what you need to know if you want to buy a home. 

"This masterclass that we are hosting on Saturday, we are going to teach the process of homeownership. We are also going to teach how to get access to up to $25,000 in down payment assistance," said Elias Benjelloun of Homie Helps. ... Read More

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- An apartment building in Downtown Las Vegas that was missing stairs is now blocked off. It is located on Washington near Bruce, close to Cashman Center.

Tenants reached out to 8 News Now last week, telling us they were using a ladder and chain to get upstairs. They did this for more than a week.

As of Monday, the last upstairs tenant moved out. On Tuesday, a note from the city went up, and the upstairs was blocked off.

"The city came; they put an orange sign," said tenant Gonzalo de la Cruz.

The note says the building is substandard.

"They came, they boarded it up and said nobody could go in there no more," shared de la Cruz.

He lives downstairs and is waiting for the building to be looked at once again.

"The city said that a city inspector has to come and see if we are going to have to go." ... Read More

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- New shopping centers, office spaces, and apartment complexes are coming to the southwest part of the Las Vegas valley. There are multiple developments near the busy Durango Road and 215 on-ramps.

Members of the community 8 News Now spoke with say it's exciting to see all of the growth happening in the area.

Large cranes can be seen from Durango and 215 as construction crews build the "Uncommons," which will feature shopping, restaurants, and entertainment, as well as residential and office units.

"It's fascinating; every time I'm here, there's more stores and restaurants," said David Belding, southwest valley resident. "My grandkids love it over here."

The first phase of the Uncommons should be done by early 2022.

"I think it's exciting," said Andy St. John, southwest valley resident. "It's a great place to live; it's fun for my daughter and myself. The Southwest serves all of my needs."... Read More