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Apr. 15, 2006

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Manzanita releases new phase of condominiums
A new phase of homes has been released at Manzanita Condominiums, a gated development located near Nellis Air Force Base in the northeastern Las Vegas Valley.

Canyon Springs targets 'unique' needs
Lennar Design Studio constructed homes at its Canyon Springs neighborhood with certain ideas in mind.

Family opts for Cherry Ridge home
Bill Fehlings and Stacey Nunn look forward to their new life with their children at Cherry Ridge, a Richmond American neighborhood in the northwestern Las Vegas Valley. The couple selected the two-story Lapin floor plan, which measures 1,756 square feet.

KB Home's Mariposa Place debuts at grand opening event
KB Home will host grand opening festivities today from noon to 3 p.m. at Mariposa Place, a single-family-home subdivision in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.

Focus puts spotlight on conservation
Focus Property Group's commitment toward Mountain's Edge being a Water Smart community extended to individual residents recently with an all-day series of classes on creating attractive, water-efficient yards.

Rhodes Ranch runs wild in 5k
Several residents of Rhodes Ranch participated in last Saturday's inaugural Fun Zone Spring Fling 5k and 1-mile fun run/walk within the community, according to event organizers.

Madeira Canyon releases home sites
Del Webb has released home sites with mountain views and oversized lots at its newly opened The Club at Madeira Canyon, an all-ages community in Henderson. The release comes on the heels of the community's grand opening that attracted 3,000 visitors, according to the builder.

Kitchens impress at Rhodes' Avellino neighborhood
The kitchens have become a favorite feature in the homes at Avellino, a subdivision within Rhodes Homes' Tuscany community in Henderson.

Construction stays on schedule for Allure
Vertical construction is under way and on schedule for the first tower of Allure Las Vegas. The luxury high-rise development, already nearly a dozen stories high, will feature about 900 residential units in two 41-story towers when completed.

Timeshare owner learns others share problem of finding buyersHOUSE CALLS
<b>Q. </b>Some time ago you advised me regarding a timeshare problem. I advertised to sell it or give it away in the newspaper, a bulletin board publication and through numerous telephone calls. Finally, I reached the right person, who suggested I could deed the "property" back to the seller (company), which I did.

Pardee's newest mission: Capistrano
Today's grand opening of Pardee Homes' Capistrano at Vista Cielo in North Las Vegas deepens an already lengthy history between the builder and the city.

Second-home buyer selects Tantara
After researching new-home opportunities in California, Florida and Hawaii, Samuel Ho headed to Southern Nevada. His search took him to Tantara, a Rhodes Homes neighborhood in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.

C2 Lofts' location promoted
The number of buyers choosing residences at C2 Lofts in Summerlin over traditional condominiums or high-rise condos in Las Vegas exemplifies the real estate mantra "location, location, location," according to Kathy Foley, vice president of sales for the mid-rise project by Christopher Homes.

Construction proceeds on The Vistas Park
Summerlin's newest major park is under construction in The Vistas village, and is planned to include a group of athletic facilities. The Vistas Park will encompass more than 20 acres.

Lennar's Harmony II offers quick move-ins
Lennar Design Studio has residences ready for occupancy at Harmony II, a gated neighborhood in North Las Vegas.

Estrella homes filled with amenities
Lennar EI's Estrella, a North Las Vegas neighborhood, features three floor plans that contain all the amenities of the builder's purchasing program.

KB boosts Mountain's Edge lineup
KB Homes has opened model homes at its Sterling Ridge and Silver Hills neighborhoods in the Mountain's Edge master plan in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.

One residence remains at Mattson Estates
Only one home, Ivy, remains for sale at Fait Enterprises' Mattson Estates in the southeastern Las Vegas Valley.

Three models open at Toll Bros.' The Retreat
The decorated Brindisi, Treporti and Vercelli models are open for tours at The Retreat at Toll Brothers at MacDonald Highlands, a luxury-home neighborhood in Henderson.

Wagner touts Lotus model
The single-story Lotus, a 1,718-square-foot floor plan, has become a popular choice among buyers at Day Dawn Fusion, a Wagner Homes neighborhood in northwest Las Vegas.

Flexible floor plans await buyers at Pardee Homes' Acacia subdivision
The two-story Plan Three at Acacia is a flexible floor plan that can be built with a casita or as many as five bedrooms and four baths, according to Ray Landry, assistant vice president of sales for Pardee Homes. The neighborhood is within the builder's Nevada Trails community in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.

Desert Crest comprises two-story residences in southwestern locale
Desert Crest, a neighborhood of two-story homes in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley, will offer its residents several recreational options.

Fait model shows off furniture
Fait Enterprises is showcasing its Montepulciano model, which contains items provided by a local furnishing company who partnered with the builder to decorate the first floor of the 4,600-square-foot home, as well as the master bedroom and bath on the second floor.

Traverse incentives include mortgage payments
SunVest Communities USA, a developer specializing in condominium conversions, is offering buyer incentives at Traverse Point Condominiums in Henderson. The complex is located off the Las Vegas Beltway near Stephanie Street and Wigwam Avenue.

First-time owner feels at home at Marquesa
Shawn Pearson knew it was time for a change. He was ready to give up his room in his parents' home and strike out on his own.

Rolladen protects couple against errant golf balls
Rich and Mary Shipler chose to live on a golf course in northwest Las Vegas, however, errant golf balls spurred them to call on Rolladen Rolling Shutters to protect their windows and sliding glass doors.

The Club at Aliante releases golf course sites
Del Webb's The Club at Aliante will host a golf course home site release event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at its sales pavilion. Private tours of available sites will be provided and refreshments served.

INTEREST RATE ACTIVITY Inflation builds, rates rise higher
Concerns about inflation and the rate hikes that it might bring resulted in a tough week for U.S. Treasury securities and for mortgage rates. Fixed-income investors fear inflation, as it erodes the value of long-term assets.

Agent: Sevilla condo development nets positive response from buyers
Sevilla Condominium Homes, located in the southeastern Las Vegas Valley, has generated positive feedback from buyers, according to sales agents.

Aliante plans fundraiser for animal shelter
Participants still have time to register for Aliante's third annual Trails &amp; Tails event to benefit Lied Animal Shelter. Scheduled for next Saturday at Nature Discovery Park within the master-planned community in North Las Vegas, the promotion includes a pet adoption, 5k run, a one-mile Doggie Stroll, entertainment and refreshments.

Agent cites location as key for Tuscano condos
Buyers at Tuscano, a gated condominium complex located in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley, find the location to be a key factor for buying in the community, according to sales agent Debra Worth.

Yellowstone stirs memory for buyer
Temesgen Asmelash passed on an opportunity years ago to buy land in the area that has since become Mountain's Edge, a master-planned community in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.

Pardee subdivision goes green
Pardee Homes' Springdale neighborhood provides residences that are family oriented and earth friendly, according to Rob Tuvell, regional sales director for the builder.

Lennar EI presents radio remote, pet adoption at Walnut Grove
Lennar EI's Walnut Grove neighborhood, located in North Las Vegas, has scheduled a live radio remote from 1 to 4 p.m. today. During the festivities, home shoppers can enjoy a barbecue and perhaps adopt a pet from the Lied Animal Foundation.





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