More StoriesValencia buyer wins television Lilia Gonzales had been shopping for a condominium home for nearly six months before she visited Valencia, a development in the eastern Las Vegas Valley. On that mid-January day, Gonzales purchased a unit at the complex and entered a prize drawing for a big-screen plasma television, which she won. "It was exciting," she said. "Finding the right condominium and then winning the TV. I I know right where it will go."
Tuscany plan extends living space outside Residence 2638 at Tuscany Residential Village has a master suite designed to take advantage of the views from the community in Henderson, according to Ryan Soucie, sales director for Rhodes Homes.
First-time buyer finds value at Mesa Verde Ricci Bordwell looked at dozens of new developments throughout the valley before finding what she considered the perfect floor plan, location, and price at Avante Homes' Mesa Verde in southeastern Las Vegas.
Housing Outlook open to late-comers Eleventh-hour registrants still have a chance to attend the 2006 Southern Nevada Housing Day, a major forecasting and trade-show event for the local real estate industry on Feb. 28 in North Hall One at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Southern Nevada Home Builders Association reported fewer than 50 seats available as of Thursday, one day after official late registration ended for its annual event.
Condo units await buyers at Borgata Borgata, a condominium complex in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley, features a Mediterranean-style design.
Buyers find right mix within Aliante When Tiffany Stimpson and Joan Gonzalez were ready to purchase a larger and more luxurious home, they considered several new subdivisions in the northern Las Vegas Valley before they eventually found the right mix of features and value within the Aliante master-planned community.
Ryland opens Augusta in southwest Ryland Homes recently opened its Augusta neighborhood within Mountain's Edge, a master-planned community in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.
Nearby amenities lure Madera buyers An upscale neighborhood in a family-oriented community were key factors in Todd and Nina Grossman's search for a new home in which to raise their two children. They found the ideal lifestyle at Toll Bros.' Madera at Mountain's Edge in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.
Close-of-escrow process governed by Murphy's LawTHE HOUSING SCENE <b>WASHINGTON --</b> When it comes to buying or selling a home, many people think it's all over but the shouting when they sign on the dotted line. The parties haggle back and forth until they agree on a price, then breathe a sigh of relief and pop the cork on the champagne.
Rate buy-down among incentives at Club at Aliante The Club at Aliante, a guard-gated community for all ages within the Aliante master plan in North Las Vegas, provides single-family homes, many along the Aliante Golf Club, in a setting with numerous social and recreational features.
Buyers choose Rhodes Andrew Hoelzel felt drawn to the architecture and amenities of Rhodes Homes' Tuscany Residential Village in Henderson.
Some credit scoring methods defy logic -- at first glance One of the biggest problems in dealing with FICO scores, those all-important numbers that play such a major role both in obtaining a mortgage and in determining what the interest rate will be, is that some of what goes into them doesn't really seem to make sense. The key word is seem.
Horizons' sales near completion Three homes remain available for sale in the first phase of Horizons Homes, a neighborhood located in the southeastern Las Vegas Valley near the Desert Rose and Royal Links golf courses.
Money order records hold key to payment impasse <b>Q.</b> I am having problems with the manager of my association. I always pay my association fee two to three months in advance. It is considered late after the 15th of the month, whereupon a late fee of $15 is charged.
KB Home displays 'different' designs KB Home's Mesa subdivision within its Iron Mountain Ranch community provides numerous home styles and options, according to Bonnie Hernandez, marketing director for the builder.
New Yorker sees juhl in future As a first-time home buyer, Lily Singh was selective to be sure, especially since her home purchase would also earmark the city in which she plans to retire.
Homes ready for move-in at Bella Vita Homes are available for immediate move-ins at Bella Vita, a condominium complex in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley, which recently released its final 300 units for sale.
FOR THE RECORD * American Nevada Corp.'s Charles Van Geel represented the company in its five-year lease of 6,202 square feet at 2485 Village View Drive, in the Green Valley Corporate Center South, to TitleOne, represented byBobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives, for $790,254. American Nevada Corp.'s George Okinaka represented the company in its 10-year lease of 1,619 square feet at 6885 Aliante Parkway to David Ting, DMD/Boston Dental, represented by Terry Chen of United Pacific Realty, for $556,801.
FHA to join modern world of risk-based mortgage lendingTHE NATION'S HOUSING <b>WASHINGTON</b> -- For decades the mortgage industry followed the plain vanilla, one-price-fits-all approach. Anyone who qualified for a 30-year loan received the same rate as the next applicant, regardless of credit history.
Living room can serve other home functions <b>DEAR GAIL:</b> We want to do something different with the upholstery in the living room. We've always kept a matching sofa and love seat, but we were wondering about other options. We don't need to have a lot of seating as this room rarely gets used. Any suggestions? -- Randy H.
