More StoriesHockey fan settles in at Tuscano condo complex When Judy Boese began searching for a condominium, her top priority was to be near the ice arena where her favorite hockey team plays.
Richmond models debut Richmond American Homes celebrates grand openings at two neighborhoods today. Picket Lane, located in the southern Las Vegas Valley, and Whitney Heights, located in the northwest, will host festivities starting at 11 a.m. Home shoppers are invited to tour the new model homes and enjoy refreshments along the way.
Plan ahead for spring planting Any time of year can be the right time to consider hiring a landscape architect. Property enhancements made by a professional cannot only improve the look of a home, but boost its value by up to 20 percent.
Ardiente releases new phase Ardiente, an age-qualified development of one-story homes in North Las Vegas, recently released a new phase of homes, according to Centex Homes sales manager Don Kazmierzak, who added the 18 homes are on the exact same street.
Condominiums require homework before purchase For those who are tired of renting and don't want all the work, expenses and problems that comes with owning a house, a condominium is often the choice.
William Lyon Homes puts nonprofit parenting program on better footing When parents and their babies step or crawl into the baby center at Family to Family Connection, they do so in socks. It's a policy that contributes to the safety and well-being of the infants and toddlers, whose parents visit the nonprofit agency for support and educational programs on early childhood development, safety and nutrition.
Market niche expands for automated home appraisalsOPEN HOUSE Automated collateral management systems by lenders and others who need valuation reports have made the process of appraising the current market value of a home cheaper and faster.
Juhl agent makes room for mom As the sales manager for Juhl, a downtown Las Vegas mid-rise residential development, John Eisele meets his share of enthusiastic prospective homeowners. From the moment he saw the plans for CityMark Development's upscale residences, however, he personally became excited about making it home for his most favorite client of all: Patricia Shanahan, his mom.
Rhodes hosts blood drive event Several dozen employees of Rhodes Homes got to a strong philanthropic start in the new year by participating in a blood drive for the United Blood Services.
Agent turns buyer at Cherry Ridge Michelle Osborne and her two daughters, Carmen and Aliya, are excited about their new Richmond American home. The family recently purchased a home at the builder's Cherry Ridge neighborhood, located in northwest Las Vegas.
Social center thrives at Summerlin site The Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Community Center, located in the Summerlin master-planned community, has a full calendar of activities and classes scheduled for the new year.
New year brings new design ideas for do-it-yourselfers Every year homeowners spend an average of nearly $4,000 on new dècor for their homes. From elaborate whole-room furniture ensembles to simple decorative accents, these important details make a big impact on the overall look and feel of a room. In fact, most American homeowners believe dècor is what makes a house a home.
Rates remain low despite stronger economic signs U.S. Treasury securities weathered a couple of moderate sell-offs that sent the yield on the benchmark 10-year note to its highest level in three weeks. The increase in yields influenced lenders to edge rates upward after a welcome dip in fixed and adjustable rates, but a flat day of trading, followed by bond-friendly economic reports, pushed yields back down and mortgage rates followed.
Summerlin enters 16th year on positive note Fifteen years after development started on Summerlin, its population has grown to nearly 92,000 people who were drawn to the "live, work and play" lifestyle created by The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of the master plan. Kevin Orrock, executive vice president, said last year was one of continued growth and that there is more to come.
Valencia to show off condominium plans Models for three of the five floor plans at Valencia debut today in celebration of the grand opening of the condominium development in the southeastern Las Vegas Valley.
Del Webb releases new subdivision Del Webb recently released a new neighborhood within Black Mountain Village at Sun City Anthem, an age-qualified community in Henderson.
Son directs family to home at Aliante When Rosario Diaz was ready to purchase a home for her family of four, she considered many new neighborhoods around North Las Vegas. Then, on a suggestion from her son Ulysses, she discovered the Aliante master-planned community, where her search quickly ended.
Pardee offers energy savings at Palo Verde Buyers can choose from four floor plans at Palo Verde, a Pardee Homes neighborhood within the builder's Nevada Trails community in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.
Spanish Palms offers gated oasis Spanish Palms at Spanish Trail provides its residents with a feeling of comfort upon entering the palm-tree lined, guard-gated development, according to sales agents.
Builder's staff member picks home in Aliante When Amanda and Scott McDonald decided to purchase a larger home, they chose Pulte Homes' Pavona model within the Aliante master-planned community in North Las Vegas.
Pardee plans grand opening Pardee Homes kicks off 2006 with a grand opening next weekend at its newest neighborhood, Trail Ridge, located in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.
Pulte offers design options Pulte Homes' Amber Ridge, Laurel Hills, Palm Terrace and Palm Hills neighborhoods in Henderson, offer home buyers many design options, according to Brinton Cook, general sales manager for the builder.
Gift, estate tax regulations affect transfer of home's title to relative <b>Q. </b>You once answered a gentlemen's question regarding changing a home title to his name that was in his and his mother's name. She paid for the house. How is it that you said no tax is due on the transaction?
Pardee touts Acacia model Pardee Homes' Acacia Plan Four continues to be well-received at the Nevada Trails community in the southwest valley, according to the builder.
Centex Homes sponsors female employees who join trade group Centex Homes of Las Vegas recently announced its sponsorship of several female employees who are joining the Las Vegas chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction.
