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Apr. 10, 2005

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Sales steady at Tuscany Residential Village
Sales continue at a rapid pace in the Montebello neighborhood of Rhodes Homes' Tuscany Residential Village, according to sales agent Carol Friedland.

Harmony appeals to families
US Home's Harmony II neighborhood in North Las Vegas is ideal for families, according to executive Vicki Zoot.

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HOUSE CALLS Broker may be called in to help sell timeshare
<b>Q.</b> I need advice regarding a timeshare I purchased last year, which I now realize was a mistake. How can I resell it? The company I purchased from does not have a resale department; all they do is take your money. Most places want $500 upfront for advertising and no guarantee to sell. Have you any suggestions? -- L.S.

OPEN HOUSE Demand rises for apartments
The demand for rental apartments is growing, a fact that has sparked renewed interest in building multifamily housing structures.

Dash of layering makes great recipe for kitchen lighting
<b>DEAR GAIL:</b> Our kitchen is so dark and we just don't know what to do. We have one window over the sink, but there is a patio cover that blocks most of the sunlight. We've increased the wattage in our ceiling fixture, but it's just not enough. Any suggestions? -- Rob and Marie.

Buyers find ideal combination of features at Star Hill
Something "clicked" for Scott and Lauren Vandezande when they visited the Star Hill neighborhood in the southwestern valley during their search for a home in Southern Nevada.

Final golf course frontage home sites available at MacDonald Highlands
Only six custom-home sites with golf course frontage remain at the MacDonald Highlands community in Henderson.

Residents fight to spare trees
<b>Q.</b> At the time that we installed our landscaping, we went through the approval process with our association. A year later, we started receiving letters to trim or remove our plants because they exceeded the height requirements for a corner lot and impeded the view for traffic. We live on a cul-de-sac where the speed limit is 25 mph.

Pair drawn to Lennar floor plan
The floor plans and lot sizes at Lennar Homes' Nottingham Hills neighborhood combined with its southeastern valley location were enough to convince Jon and Kam Hughes to purchase their first home.

Sandhurst to bring New York lifestyle to downtown Las Vegas
The developers of Sandhurst Las Vegas have said the 35-story residential tower will bring the New York lifestyle to downtown Las Vegas.

The Residences start sales for third tower
The Residences at MGM Grand, a high-rise condominium-hotel project, has started sales for its third and final 40-story, 576-unit tower. The first tower is under construction, and ground is expected to be broken for the second in May.

Bella Vita extends sales hours
The start of Daylight Savings Time means buyers have more opportunities to visit the condominiums at Bella Vita in the southwestern valley.

Fair housing focus of event
The Community Housing Resource Board's "Fair Housing Day" event Tuesday, April 26, will include two classes, each of which provides three hours of continuing education credits. Both sessions will be held at the Stardust Hotel.

Coral Palms condo sales heat up
Now that warmer temperatures are making Las Vegans look at swimming pools as more than a decorative feature, the sales at Coral Palms are hot, according to sales agent Tyfani Hoppes.

City Lights agent touts ownership opportunities
Visitors can purchase a condominium at the City Lights development at the base of Sunrise Mountain and make payments equal to their current rent, according to sales agent Gretchen Courtney.

Keeping residence possible following bankruptcy action
Bankruptcy is a scary topic, especially for those who must consider using the law. What makes it even scarier is that few people really know what to expect, what is involved, and what they will have left when it is over.

FOR THE RECORD
n Ed Bassford of Coldwell Banker Commercial represented the Bryan L. Bunker and Sons Partnership and Memorial Drive Limited Partnership in their sale of 2.8 acres at the southeast corner of Washington Boulevard and Veteran's Memorial Drive to Northwest Resource Management Group, represented by Wade Renquist, for $1.2 million. Larry Singer, Mike Tabeek and Bassford represented the Lordhill Las Vegas Limited Partnership, Nevada in its sale of 106,102 square feet at the northwest corner of Rainbow Boulevard and Spring Mountain Road to Golden Legacy Las Vegas, represented by Jay-Son Low of Nevada Real Estate Corp. for $8.5 million. Larry Anweiler represented Lenny Yang and Chuan Lin in their purchase of 6,000 square feet at 630 S. 11th St. from the Edna Luckman Trust, represented by Lori Ferrario of Colliers International, for $470,000.

New home at Coral Palms delights medical technician
Tamar Holloway considers himself typical of the people who have bought a condo at Coral Palms, a northern valley development.

Tuscan Villas showcases landscaping
The warm weather has put people in the mood to purchase a condominium home at Tuscan Villas, according to sales agent Christy Jordan.

Homeowners should pay attention to new castle's 'throne'THE HOUSING SCENE
<b>WASHINGTON --</b> The phone doesn't ring as often as it used to, but Baltimore plumbing contractor George Clark still takes calls from homeowners who want him to rip out their low-flow toilets.

Remove nail pops in drywall to cure 'chicken pox'
<b>DEAR MIKE:</b> I have been planning to paint a bedroom for several months now, but I've spotted a problem: various dimples are popping up on the walls. I have tried to repair them by putting spackle in there, but they always return. I'm tired of fixing these, so what can I do? -- Reese D.

Help-U-Sell's services delight homeowner
Jason Cyrus selected Help-U-Sell Prestige Realty, a fee-for-services agency, to assist with the sale of his two-story home in the southwestern valley.

Couple find ideal lifestyle at Aliante
After moving to Las Vegas, Denise Ingram-Terry and Curtis Terry Jr. found a home they liked. That changed when Ingram-Terry got her real estate license and learned the benefits of living in a master-planned community. The two then began searching for a new home, finding everything they desired within Aliante in North Las Vegas.

Alexis caters to families
Alexis Heights, a condominium development in the southwestern valley, provides options for children and their parents, according to sales agent John DiCarlo.

Ryland showcases Talasera designs
Ryland Homes offers some of its most luxurious designs at the Talasera neighborhood within the South Mountain community.

Monterey set to debut
Monterey at the Las Vegas Country Club will unveil its one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums during grand opening ceremonies today and Sunday.

'Old Nevada' style spurs sales
Beazer Homes has discovered gold in the Old Nevada-inspired exteriors that define its Sundance community in North Las Vegas. The designs have earned a boomtown response from buyers who are seeking a unique look for their homes.





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