More StoriesRates slide as Fed campaign nears end Two days of gains in U.S. Treasury securities allowed lenders to edge rates down on many products. Buying was spurred by Fed minutes that suggested rate hikes would be coming to an end, an unexpected downturn in manufacturing conditions, and a steepening of the yield curve.
Housing appreciation to cool to sustainable level No bubble-bursting is in sight for real estate sales. The new year is expected to be the second-best year in history for residential property sales, according to analysts at the National Association of Realtors.
Experts advise annual insurance checkup The beginning of the year is a good time to take stock of homeowners insurance and make a detailed inventory as a hedge against future claims.
Forbearance programs still a 'secret' <b>WASHINGTON</b> -- New consumer research reveals that 61 percent of homeowners who fall behind on their mortgage payments have no clue about the array of foreclosure-avoidance options available to them.
Pulte provides range of housing options throughout Aliante Pulte Homes' Terrasini, Pavona, Salerno and Treviso developments, all located within the Aliante master-planned community in North Las Vegas, offer a combined 14 floor plans in a range of prices, sizes and styles.
First-time home buyer chooses Whitney Heights When it was time to buy his first home, Alan Stewart found what he was looking for in Richmond American's Whitney Heights in the northwestern Las Vegas Valley. His mother, a sales agent for the builder, knew it was a smart choice for her son.
Santa visits Rhodes Ranch rec center The children of the Rhodes Ranch master-planned community received a holiday treat when Santa visited the Fun Zone.
Pardee heralds Nevada Trails Pardee Homes' Nevada Trails community anchors the builder's developments in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley, including three new neighborhoods that are set to open early this year.
Performers regale Cottages residents with surprise show Two entertainers recently made a surprise visit to the Cottages of Green Valley, an assisted living and memory care facility in Henderson. Singer George Bugatti and saxophonist Sam Arlen performed for about 90 minutes to the residents' delight.
FHA ups mortgage loan limits The Deaprtment of Housing and Urban Development announced this week that the Federal Housing Administration has increased its single-family home mortgage limits by more than 15 percent.
Sales reach brisk pace at Geyser Peak Interest in buying new homes in Southern Nevada is still as hot during the holiday season as it is during any other time of the year, according to Geyser Peak sales agent Brian Latta.
Fair housing conference scheduled The Community Housing Resource Board will host its annual fair housing conference on Wednesday, Jan. 25 in the convention center at the Stardust Hotel.
Development activities keep rolling at Summerlin Centre Summerlin Centre, a 1,300-acre mixed-use village at the core of the Summerlin master-planned community, bustles with development activity. Sales are under way for three residential projects: C2 Lofts by Christopher Homes, Traccia by Toll Bros., and Montage and Travata at West Park by Ryland Homes.
Presales begin at Palm Creek Sixteen single-family homes are now available for sale in the first two phases at Palm Creek Homes, a neighborhood located in the eastern Las Vegas Valley.
Turtle Rock draws mixed demographic No single demographic of home buyers is predominant at the Turtle Rock neighborhood in northwest Las Vegas, according to Meritage Homes sales agent Marianne Love. The neighborhood, she said, has attracted buyers "all over the board" because of the mix of one- and two-story homes.
Home automation set to go wireless <b>ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- </b>Category 5 structured cable that transmits audio, video and data from place to place throughout the house was a standard feature or add-on in an estimated 15 percent of the new homes built last year.
Calabria home impresses couple Kenny and Chelsea Gallacher said Richmond American Homes' reputation and quality product were key to their decision to buy a home from the company.
Ryland stresses originality at West Park in Summerlin Ryland Homes' Montage and Travata at West Park neighborhoods bring architectural originality to the Summerlin master-planned community, according to the builder.
THE HOUSING SCENE Family finds ideal home in Aliante Antoine and Louisa Tilmon searched throughout the Las Vegas Valley for a home that would comfortably accommodate their needs in a family oriented environment. They found the ideal home and location within Aliante, a master-planned community in North Las Vegas.
THE HOUSING SCENE Sunvest sees condos as alternatives Executives at Sunvest Communities see apartments converted into condominiums as an alternative for home buyers and investors, according to Louis Birdman, chief executive for the National Condominium Conversion Organization.
Hefty mortgage leaves room for little else Owning a house is the American dream. For some people, however, it can become the American nightmare. How? By having the wrong mortgage.
Pardee plans new release at Lake Las Vegas subdivision Pardee Homes will release a new-phase of homes on Jan. 14 at Bella Fiore, a gated neighborhood within Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson. It is located next to The Falls Golf Club and will encompass 139 homes on lots that average about 7,000 square feet.
Rhodes hosts holiday mixer for chamber Stepping up its participation within the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, Rhodes Homes hosted a holiday mixer for the organization at its Tuscany Residential Village, located in the eastern part of the city. The mixer was an opportunity to show off the new development to its business partners, and affirm the company's commitment to the community, according to Glynda Rhodes, an executive with Rhodes Homes.
Activities director on board at Ardiente Before she has a permanent office in which to work, Caren Carrero is already on the job as activities director for Ardiente, an age-qualified neighborhood that Centex Homes is developing in North Las Vegas. She will maintain her office in the on-site recreation center once it officially opens in spring.
New models arrive for Yellowstone unveiling Meritage Homes added three new homes to the model park at Yellowstone, a community within the Mountain's Edge master plan in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley. The homes are available in the Evergreen single-story neighborhood, and bring to 19 the number of model homes that will open at Yellowstone next weekend.
