More StoriesFurniture expands with needs DEAR GAIL: Our office is expanding to a larger location. We have been using free-standing desks in our current office, but would like to upgrade the look of our new one. We are considering systems furniture or built-in desks. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? -- Marty.
Fresh color, fronts give kitchen new look Having a brighter, more beautiful kitchen doesn't have to break your budget. The following tips can provide a recipe for an inexpensive, kitchen makeover that can transform the look of the room.
Avante's Sunflower reports brisk sales pace Sales continue to escalate at Avante Homes' Sunflower neighborhood in North Las Vegas. Joshua Anderson, vice president of sales and marketing, said 50 of the 89 available homes have been sold.
Realty group bullish on 2005 market Home sales will be down from the high-water marks set in 2004 but are expected see the second-best year on record in 2005, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Residences showcases condos Contemporary styles are showcased at the Residences at MGM Grand, which offers luxury condominiums with hotel-type amenities.
Ravenna sales continue at Aliante Sales are continuing at a brisk pace at Ravenna, located within the Aliante master plan in North Las Vegas.
La Cresenta offers new floor plans US Home's La Cresenta subdivision features all-new single-level floor plans with Tuscan-style exteriors, combined with a northwest Las Vegas location and home sites that measure 18,000 square feet and larger, according to sales agents.
Brisk sales continue at Bella Vita Homes are going fast at Bella Vita, a condominium development in the southwestern valley, according to sales agent Debra Worth. She said more than 500 units have been sold.
MoneyWorld marks 20th anniversary Century 21 MoneyWorld leaders presented a positive picture about the future of home sales in the Las Vegas Valley during a recent event to celebrate the local firm's 20th anniversary and past year's success.
Lied Institute schedules classes for professionals The Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has scheduled classes in its ongoing Commercial Real Estate Certification and Certified Graduate Builders programs.
Siena welcomes newcomers Familiarizing new residents with the age-qualified Siena community and its surroundings is the primary goal of the resident welcome committee, Suellen Levy, a representative of the committee and a four-year resident, said.
Tuscan Villas agent touts locationThe housing scene The southwestern valley location of the Tuscan Villas is one of the top attractions to the condominium development, according to sales agent Nick Trost.
American Premiere aids elementary school American Premiere Homes, through volunteer work and other methods, has aided the Marion Cahlan Elementary School in North Las Vegas as part of its efforts to assist the community.
Aliante's master-plan design inspires couple's purchase Everything that makes up Aliante turned out to be exactly what Endre and Eva Szabari were looking for when they set out to buy their second home in Southern Nevada.
Tack strip removal damages wood floor DEAR MIKE: Underneath the carpet in my bedroom is beautiful wood flooring that I want to revive. I have pulled up the carpet to expose the padding and tack strip. I need to remove the tack strip so that the floor can be refinished. How do I remove it without damaging the wood floor planks? -- Daniel D.
Rancho de Paz to host promotion Model homes are open at Rancho de Paz in North Las Vegas, and select homes are ready for move-ins, according to Vicki Zoot, a sales executive with US Home, who said the builder plans a special open house event this weekend with a radio remote and giveaways from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Mortgage lenders may 'workout' new loan terms if problems ariseHOUSE CALLS Q. I have recently become unemployed. We can keep going for a while, but if it takes longer than expected to regain employment, are lenders willing to work with customers to defer payments on loans such as mortgage or line of credit? -- via e-mail.
Picture it With crayons and markers in hand, more than 500 children who live in Summerlin participated in the 14th annual "Why I Love Summerlin" Valentine's Day art contest.
New construction projects net regional accolades Inside and out, DragonRidge Country Club blends in with the surrounding McCullough Mountains in Henderson. The two-story structure is situated on a plateau at the end of the golf course's 18th hole, and serves as a companion piece to the geological formations all around it.
Clubhouse highlights Rancho Lake A 3,500-square-foot clubhouse has become a focal point at Rancho Lake Condominiums, a 300-unit gated development on Rancho Drive, just south of Lake Mead Boulevard.
Buyers share history with Richmond When London and Julia Porter purchased a new home at Avignon, a neighborhood in the southeastern valley, it was their fourth from Richmond American Homes.
Migration patterns indicate shift in retirement lifestyle Housing for seniors is changing dramatically. Site-built single-family homes are still preferred, but age-specified multifamily condominiums and townhomes have emerged as favorites among an increasing portion of today's active adults.
Agent: Alondra's extras boost condo value The condominium homes at Alondra include many extras that other builders often offer only as options, according to sales agent Ernie Alegre.
Refinancing sometimes similar to pay raise For most Americans, the mortgage payment is the single largest check to write each month. It can consume 25 percent, 30 percent or even 40 percent of monthly incomes, so anything to reduce it will have a major impact on most consumers' personal finances. Being able to cut the payment by even $50 a month can make a noticeable difference.
Friendship leads to new Centex home Keith Graves bought his first home in Centex Homes' Berkshire Estates neighborhood in North Las Vegas. He had been renting a room from a friend who purchased the same floor plan in the builder's Mountain Sky subdivision.
Nevadan happy with Help-U-Sell When Jason Reppenhagen decided to sell his southwest valley home, he called upon Help-U-Sell Real Estate Marketing Team, a fee-for-services agency.
Design-build team completes fire station with four-alarm efficiency Firemen handle fires expediently, and thanks to the design-build process, the construction of North Las Vegas' newest fire station, Station 56 in the Aliante master-planned community, happened with the same brand of swiftness.
FOR THE?RECORD n Perini Building Co. was named "Contractor of the Year" by the Nevada Contractors Association at its annual awards ceremony. Other winners are Stewart & Sundell Concrete, Subcontractor of the Year; KHS&S Contractors, Safest Contractor of the Year; Pro/Group Management, Associate of the Year; Cashman Equipment Company, Supplier of the Year; The District at Green Valley Ranch by McCarthy Building Cos., Building Project of the Year; and an emergency sewer line repair by Las Vegas Paving Corp., Civil Project of the Year.
Condo sales break annual record Sales of existing condominiums and cooperatives hit their ninth consecutive annual record in 2004, while the pace of sales activity in the fourth quarter eased but remained the third highest quarter on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.
