More StoriesTrump International Hotel brings condo-hotel concept to Las Vegas Condo-hotel developments across the country have seen an enormous increase in popularity recently, according to Jack Christie, vice president of sales and marketing for the Trump International Hotel and Tower Las Vegas, a 64-story tower development, which is less than 100 sales away from a sellout of its 1,282 units.
Rhodes executive picks residence at Tuscany Paul Huygens, chief financial officer for Rhodes Homes, and his wife, Stephanie, bought a home within the builder's Tuscany Residential Village, a community in Henderson. He noted that one feature helped him make his decision was the architectural styling.
Turnberry Towers goes for modern, sleek lobby The lobby at Turnberry Towers, a high-rise residential development by Turnberry Associates, will feature a contemporary feel with cutting-edge design, according to Nick Luaces, president of Nick Luaces Design Associates, which is designing all public areas at the project.
Lennar EI presents trio of mortgage options The Lennar EI Homes Division provides three mortgage options to help new-home buyers at several of its subdivisions, and on select home sites which close by Feb. 28.
Sun City Anthem reports rapid sales pace in 2005 Sun City Anthem, an age-qualified community in Henderson, finished 2005 with 735 closings, according to Stacy Bruder, general sales manager for Del Webb, the developer. About 10 percent of its new homes remain available for sale.
Toll Bros. event offers inside look at home construction, technology The latest in home products and construction techniques will be on display Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Toll Bros. subdivisions throughout Las Vegas and Reno when it hosts Advantage Day, an event in which the public may tour several of the builder's homes under construction to get a behind-the-scenes look hosted by industry experts.
Family deals through Help-U-Sell Daniela and Paul Gaminara followed the advice of a Help-U-Sell agent to a successful sale of their home in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.
Regional mall, resort define year ahead in Summerlin The year 2006 will be one of continued growth for the Summerlin master-planned community, primarily in the community's southern and western villages, as well as major developments within Summerlin Centre, the community's town center, according to Kevin Orrock, executive vice president of The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of the community.
Resident rips law of associations <b>Q.</b> A board is elected by owners in an association to manage the property, according to covenants, bylaws and Nevada laws.
Pilates exercise instructor finds eager participants in Summerlin Pilates, a method of exercise designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body, has become a popular form of exercise for residents of Summerlin, according to Pilates instructor Crystal O'Shea.
KB provides Villas around valley KB Home features its Villas neighborhoods in seven locations across the Las Vegas Valley, each appealing to a variety of home buyers, according to Christina Nickerson, regional sales manager for the builder.
Mesa Verde fulfills 'simple requirements' Christi Larsen and her husband, Lars, wondered if they would ever be able to find a home for their family of four. After four months of searching, they found nothing that met their simple requirements: a four-bedroom home with a price of less than $300,000.
Cabinet assembly goes screwy <b>DEAR MIKE:</b> I was installing some cabinets together and trying to screw the two frames together. I didn't have much luck, as the first time I attempted this I twisted the screwhead right off the screw. Luckily I was able to wrench it out. The next time, I almost got the screw all the way in, but I heard a loud crack. I reversed the screw and noticed that the wood had cracked. What am I doing wrong? -- Jimmy H.
Sedona on the Boulevard condominium complex approaches closeout Fewer than two dozen homes remain for sale at Sedona on the Boulevard, located south of the Strip. The condominium-conversion project, situated on Las Vegas Boulevard, provides one of the best values in the area, according to sales agents.
Single home remains at Collection Teresa Tebbs, a sales agent for Christopher Homes, announced that the final residence available in The Christopher Collection is a former model home with several interior and exterior upgrades and appointments, as well as furnishings, located in a neighborhood within the guard-gated Southern Highlands Golf Club.
Pulte offers variety of floor plans at Aliante Pulte Homes' Terrasini, Pavona, Salerno and Treviso neighborhoods offer 14 total floor plans within the Aliante community in North Las Vegas.
FOR THE RECORD * CB Richard Ellis' Karolina Janik and Shalonda Hughes represented Barlow Development in the purchase of 3,640 square feet at 4145 N. Frehner Road in North Las Vegas from Truck Parts & Equipment Co. for $2.8 million.
Late house payment devastates creditTHE HOUSING SCENE <b>WASHINGTON</b> -- Just one late payment can have a devastating impact on a home buyer's ability to obtain the best rate possible on a mortgage, according to information from Experian Consumer Direct. The average credit score of consumers with no delinquencies in their files is 759, a number that's more than high enough to grab the lowest loan rates available, the credit agency reported.
Oak wood flooring should contrast with walls <b>DEAR GAIL:</b> I plan to remove the carpet in my living room and hallway and would like to replace it with wood flooring. The living room is 18X30 and has light oak wood paneling on the walls.
