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Aug. 28, 2005

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Firm 'rents' income, assets for prospective home buyersTHE NATION'S HOUSING
<b>WASHINGTON</b> -- Buyers don't need actual cash in the bank or other assets to purchase a house; all they need is somebody who says they have money in the bank.

ICON inks deal with Dellacasa
ICON Las Vegas has teamed with Dellacasa, an Italian manufacturer, to design the kitchens at the high-rise condominium development to be built near Las Vegas Boulevard and Convention Center Drive.

Sweet treats, furry friends
Adoptable dogs and cats will be at Aliante in North Las Vegas today in hopes of finding new homes. The pet adoption is part of the master-planned community's third annual Ice Cream Sunday event at Nature Discovery Park. The animals will be brought from Lied Animal Shelter throughout the day.

Race-car theme on right track
<b>DEAR GAIL:</b> My son loves cars, so for his eighth birthday I want to redo his room. I've seen some race-car bedding, but want to do something more. Any quick ideas? -- Robin A.

Mortgage insurance premiums add up
Two costly items in the home-buying process has generated a growing number of complaints in recent months from buyers: title insurance and private mortgage insurance.

Turnberry Towers reports brisk construction activity
Turnberry Towers started construction on its first tower just a few months after sales started for the high-rise condominium complex, located at Paradise Road and Karen Avenue, according to sales executive John Riordan.

Ryland Homes to create courtyard setting at Montage at West Park in Summerlin
Ryland Homes' Montage at West Park, located in Summerlin, will comprise contemporary home designs.

Realty agent purchases, sells at Latourell neighborhood
Since she works at a realty firm, Jenny Machat regularly sees new homes. She said her knowledge of quality and value is why she became one of the first three home buyers at Latourell, one of the four new neighborhoods that comprise Waterfall, a planned community under development by Centex Homes.

Steel kitchen draws chef to Carlisle condo
Robert Sarstedt found the ideal home to fit his budget at Carlisle at Summerlin, a condominium complex in the northwestern Las Vegas Valley.

First-time buyers praise Help-U-Sell's service
First-time buyers Natalie and Bich Tran recently purchased a three-bedroom home in the Las Vegas area with the assistance of Help-U-Sell Value Plus Realty, who served as the buyers' agent.

Dirt moved for Parkway Pointe in Summerlin
Construction is under way for Christopher Commercial's Parkway Pointe, a two-story class-A office building in Summerlin. The 53,000-square-foot project is situated on 2.75 acres at the northeast corner of Summerlin Parkway and Town Center Drive.

Mountain's Edge entry done
Construction is complete on the entry and 40-foot tower leading to the 3,500-acre Mountain's Edge master-planned community. John Ritter, developer and chief executive of Focus Property Group, said the structures were designed to be welcoming and inspiring.

Field trip leads student to Rhodes internship
Theresa Luu's first encounter with Rhodes Homes was a field trip to The Collection neighborhood in Rhodes Ranch. The design school student was surprised when the visit resulted in her receiving an internship for the builder.

Summerlin North nears completion
Ground has been broken for the Summerlin North Community Association's administrative headquarters, as well as for the final portion of The Trails Park, both of which are located within The Trails village in Summerlin.

Easement raises issues of confidentiality
<b>Q.</b> I am secretary of our association. Last year several questions arose concerning an easement we hold over an adjoining property.

Gas burner problem sparks search for underlying cause
<b>DEAR MIKE:</b> I have a problem with my gas stove. When I turn it on, I can hear the burner making the usual clicking noise, but it doesn't light. What can the problem be? -- Sandy P.

Local agent best source for sales information
<b>Q.</b> I have been living in my childhood home off and on since the '70s. Now, my husband and I are ready to get a little land and build a small prefab cabin. My daughter is grown and still living at home with all her college junk. My three dogs and two cats have their own doggie doors, and they come and go all during the day while we're gone. Chinese pugs are very sensitive to heat and cold and can't stay out all the time.

Boxer drawn to KB's Huntington
Julio Luna, a professional boxer, and his family were delighted to move out of the condominium unit their shared and into a new home in The Manchester Collection at Huntington. The KB Home neighborhood is located in the southwestern valley.

Performer purchases at Residences
Local Cirque du Soleil performer Paul Bowler purchased a unit at The Residences at MGM Grand, a 40-story condominium-hotel project under construction on the resort's property.

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