More StoriesTask-specific areas get disorganized office ready for work Margaret and Bill recently built their dream home, where they both live and conduct their real estate business. Most of the house is exquisitely decorated, but the couple ran out of steam -- and ideas -- when it came to their office in the basement. The space had raw potential, but was lifeless, disorganized and certainly not suitable for entertaining clients.
Unusual boxes sometimes better than gifts, treats they held Remember when you were young, and the box holding your gift was sometimes more fun than the gift? Sometimes it was just a plain box that could be turned into a house or a cave. But often it was a cleverly shaped and decorated box that held candy, a game or even a pair of shoes.
Spanish View site under way A new structure dominates the skyline in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley. At 285 feet, the crane on the site of Spanish View Tower Homes signals that construction is in full swing on the luxury high-rise residential project at Buffalo Drive and the Las Vegas Beltway.
Pulte debuts six plans at Stallion Mountain Pulte Homes recently announced the debut of the Gallery and Tournament collections, comprising six floor plans, all built within the guard-gated Stallion Mountain Country Club in the eastern Las Vegas Valley.
Climbing to greater heights Mountain's Edge wrapped up a successful 2005 by winning local and national awards, while its net sales have made it one of the fastest-selling developments in Southern Nevada, according to representatives for Focus Property Group, the developer.
Summerlin village continues progress The Paseos, located within the Summerlin master-planned community, features nine actively selling neighborhoods offering nearly 35 floor plans that range from 1,305 to 3,514 square feet.
Strong economy, oversupply of bonds lifts rates Strong economic data, paired with concerns about an overabundance of government and corporate bonds, sent yields on U.S. Treasury securities to their highest levels since early December. The specter of weak demand for government debt, as well as signs of a strengthening economy that could encourage the Federal Reserve to keep raising interest rates, pushed yields upward.
Prescott Park sets tone for residents With a private 4 1/2-acre park, Prescott Park in North Las Vegas gives home buyers a reason to call the subdivision home, according to Rob Tuvell, sales director for Pardee Homes, the developer. The development comprises two neighborhoods, Reston and Rockwood.
Boca Raton brings style to area south from Strip Boca Raton Luxury Condominiums breathes new life into the stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard south of the Strip, according to Jerry Peterson, managing partner of the project, the first phase of which is under construction. He said the area appeals to locals and visitors alike who appreciate five-star dining, the entertainment options of the Strip, and luxury homes.
Geometric wallcovering enlivens room It's usually not possible to put aside thoughts of style and color when visualizing the design of an empty room. Some of us, however, actually do think first about the shapes and volumes of the furniture and the other elements that will eventually fill a room.
Rhodes continues expansion Rhodes Homes highlights the new year with the opening of sales for X-it, the builder's three-story townhome development in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.
Displaced renter happy to find Coral Palms DeVette Horn said she couldn't be happier to discover Coral Palms, a condominium development in the northeastern Las Vegas Valley where she purchased a home.
Light has power to change room's look The use of light is an integral element in art, architecture and design. It has the power to dramatically change the look and feel of everything, from a sculpture to a family room or even a hallway.
Acacia's floor plan adaptable The Plan Three model at the Acacia neighborhood can be built with a casita or as many as five bedrooms and four baths, making it a favorite among buyers at the Nevada Trails community, according to Ray Landry, sales director for Pardee Homes.
Richmond American Homes opens three-story models at Paloma Valley Richmond American Homes hosts a grand opening celebration today for Paloma Valley, a new subdivision in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley. The festivities, which begin at 11 a.m., include refreshments and the opportunity to receive $8,000 toward upgrades with the purchase of a new home at the neighborhood before Feb. 28, 2006. Sales agents can provide further details.
Lennar touts home-site sizes within Las Vegas Lennar DS Homes offers large home sites at several of its Las Vegas Valley subdivisions, according to Thomas Isbell, a sales and marketing executive.
Stone, mirror add Hollywood 'starlit' feel to rooms In a sure cure for tired traditional dècors, an exciting new trend in home furnishings allows consumers to add a little sparkle to their rooms. According to trend watchers, glamour is back in home dècor, stemming from a nostalgic interest in 1940s' Hollywood "starlit" style.
StoryBook celebrates 100th home closing StoryBook Homes, a locally owned home builder established in 2003, recently celebrated the closing of its 100th home, according to company founder Wayne Laska.
juhl mixed-use project begins sales contracts Home shoppers from across the country and as far away as Asia vying for a spot within juhl, a mid-rise development in downtown Las Vegas, officially became buyers at the property's recent contract signing ceremony. Held at an area restaurant, the event brought in local and out-of-town buyers who signed more than $51 million dollar in contracts on condominiums, lofts and shopkeeper units within the mixed-use project.
Aliante provides what family wants When Chris Cook and Nikki Lovely were ready to purchase a larger home for their family of six, they looked at many new subdivisions in the north and northwest areas of the valley. Ultimately, their search led them to the Aliante master-planned community, where they purchased a home.
Poster children The first of many activities for young people at the Fun Zone in Rhodes Ranch was a poster design contest, held recently for children in kindergarten through the 12th grade who reside in the master-planned community located in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.
Deck improvements brighten back yard The kitchen might be the heart of the house, but according to many household experts, a deck is the heart of a back yard.
Credit weighs on mortgage Many home buyers focus on current interest rates almost as much as they do on finding the home. Is the rate up? Should they wait to see if it goes down? Can they afford to wait?
Desert Crest prepares for opening Desert Crest by Pulte Homes will host a grand opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Saturday to debut three new home designs.
Tamarind plans release of new phase of home sites Pardee Homes plans to release a new phase of homes today at Tamarind, a neighborhood located in the builder's Eldorado Highlands community in North Las Vegas, according to Rob Tuvell, sales director for the builder.
Boomers' retirement goals shift THE NATION'S HOUSING <b>ORLANDO, Fla. --</b> For the next 20 years, some of the weightiest issues for home builders will be figuring out where baby boomers really want to move, when and if they sell their homes, and what type of housing will they desire, be it city-center high-rise condo, beach house, or something in a golf course development.
Spanish Palms extols entry The attached garage and guard-gated entry are two appealing amenities at the Spanish Palms condominium complex in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley, according to project manager Brandon Snyder.
Ring of nostalgia There are several reasons why people buy fine clocks. Topping the list is Christmas, followed by anniversaries and celebrating a new or remodeled home, according to representatives of Sligh Furniture, which recently sold its line clocks to Bulova. Although people over age 50 are traditionally the biggest clock gift-givers, younger people have started to discover clocks, too.
Beams add interest, character to plain ceiling D<b>EAR DEBBIE:</b> Our family room is very plain, and we'd like to do something to make it a great room to sit in and relax, something really welcoming. But with no kids left at home (finally), we'd also like it to be a bit more sophisticated. How can we add some interest? -- Gillian and Robert.
Models to open Solera at Stallion Mountain Del Webb unveils its Solera at Stallion Mountain with a grand opening celebration from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today within the guard-gated Stallion Mountain Country Club located in the eastern valley.
Crossing the design divide Jane Piper enjoys overstuffed chairs. Eric Piper favors sleek seats. She loves multicolored fabric. He prefers monochrome. She recalls paint shades by names of fruit and flowers: Lemon Shine, Queen Anne's Lace. He remembers them by number: Benjamin Moore 2020-20, Sherwin-Williams 6420.
World travelers find home in Solera at Stallion Mountain Harriet and Robert Stein have traveled around the world once, and are making plans to do it again soon. Before setting off on another worldwide adventure, however, the recently retired couple has put down roots at Solera at Stallion Mountain, Del Webb's newest community for active adults.
Couple select Richmond home at Washburn Creek Glen Glommen and his wife, Joyce, knew what they were looking for in a new home: a North Las Vegas location in a place that felt like a neighborhood. They found it at Richmond American's Washburn Creek.
Welcome to my 'Casa' Bright, bold colors with a decidedly Hispanic flair are making their way into Norwalk Furniture's showrooms this season.
