More StoriesSouthern Highlands releases lots Custom-home sites within Augusta Canyon have been released at the Estates at Southern Highlands, a community in the southwestern valley.
Nation's housing starts see highest jump in 21 years Housing starts jumped 4.7 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.159 million units, the highest pace in 21 years, the Department of Commerce reported this week.
Nevada, Hawaii experience major home-price escalation When most people think of dramatic home-price increases, they usually think of coastal California or markets in the Northeast. But the most rapidly appreciating prices are in Nevada, and Hawaii is No. 2 when it comes to home-price escalation.
Sun City Aliante poses social, recreation options With a variety of clubs, tennis and bocce courts, and the soon-to-be completed community center, residents of Del Webb's age-qualified Sun City Aliante community in North Las Vegas don't have to look far to satisfy their social and recreational needs.
Avila Park's locale draws condo buyers The northwestern valley location and prices at Avila Park are bringing buyers to the 240-unit condominium complex, according to the sales staff.
Sun City Anthem bocce season starts Residents of Sun City Anthem, an age-qualified community in Henderson by Del Webb, have geared up for their spring bocce league, which begins Monday and runs through May 2.
Pulte promotes golf course lifestyle at Silverstone Ranch Home shoppers seeking a golf course lifestyle will find a special incentive at Silverstone Ranch, a Pulte Homes community built around Silverstone Golf Club. For a limited time, the builder is including a club membership with each new-home purchase.
Final phase begins at Regency condos Final-phase residences, including the models, are on the market at Regency at The Lakes, an 80-unit condominium development in the southwestern valley.
Ryland Homes unveils 'interactive' design center Ryland Homes announced the opening of its design center, a 4,200-square-foot showroom highlighting design options available through the builder's TrueU program.
Info aids subprime borrowers There have been horror stories about abusive lenders who take advantage of subprime borrowers by charging outrageous interest rates and fees. While there are some predatory lenders out there, the vast majority do not use such tactics.
Home buying focus of classes Free classes about the home-buying process have been scheduled by the Nevada Fair Housing Center.
Location draws condo buyers to Alexis Heights The location of the new Alexis Heights condominium development has attracted several home buyers seeking a location in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley close to job centers, according to marketing director Tawnya Rosenthal.
Richmond opens Avignon Richmond American Homes will host a grand opening celebration today at its Avignon neighborhood. Festivities are set to get under way at 10 a.m.
Select purchases at Pavona net incentives for buyers Pulte Homes offers a cash incentive of as much as $20,000 with the purchase of select homes ready for move-in at Pavona, a new neighborhood in Aliante. Three two-story floor plans are available, each with numerous features and included upgrades.
Meritage's Ravenna at Aliante neighborhood nears closeout The Meritage Homes' Ravenna neighborhood, located in the Aliante master-planned community in North Las Vegas, is in its final phase, according to sales agent Jacquay Manos.
Centex debuts three neighborhoods Centex Homes of Las Vegas has introduced seven new neighborhoods in 2005, and plans further development, including an age-qualified community.
Family opts for Pardee's Dakota David and Lane Siefers and their four daughters had been searching for a new home when they happened upon Pardee's Dakota neighborhood in the southwestern valley.
Loft 5 sales vault past halfway point Loft 5 is designed to both preserve and maximize open space, according to Richard McCann, designer of the five-story, 272-unit condominium development in Las Vegas.
Rhodes continues 'Big' promotion Buyers have been so receptive to the Big Value Days at Rhodes Homes' Tantara neighborhood that the builder is continuing the promotion for a limited basis, according to sales agent Tony Shelton.
Tuscan Villas' location, amenities draw buyers Buyers at Tuscan Villas appreciate the condominium complex's southwestern valley location, as well as its amenities, sales agent Nick Trost said.
Toll Bros. home courts buyers Built around an interior courtyard, the Botticelli has emerged as one of Toll Bros. more popular floor plans. The two-story residence can be seen at Palomar, a neighborhood within The Paseos village in the Summerlin master-planned community.
Isla agent cites amenities The on-site amenities have attracted buyers to Isla at South Shores, a 240-unit condominium development in the northwestern valley.
KB Home visitors hope to end up in doghouse The Paseo Ridge neighborhood in North Las Vegas is going to the dogs -- and cats -- today. In conjunction with Lied Animal Shelter, KB Home is hosting a pet adoption to find new owners for a number of homeless cats and dogs.
The Preserve hosts various workshops The Springs Preserve, located at 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., is hosting various events that are open to the public.
Carlisle offers six floor plans Buyers can choose from six floor plans at Carlisle at Summerlin, a gated condominium development.
Rhodes Ranch to offer new set of home sites Several home sites at Rhodes Homes' The Collection will soon become available in the southwestern valley community, according to sales agent Susan Ovist.
HUD: New construction on fast track The Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development released data this week showing that new-home construction was up in January to its highest monthly level since February 1984. Overall housing starts rose 4.7 percent from December and 11.6 percent from January 2004. Single-family starts were up 2.7 percent from December to an annual rate of 1.76 million. That rate is a new monthly record.
