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Jul. 16, 2005

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Rhodes touts plans' versatility
The three-story homes in The Collection at Rhodes Ranch proved so popular that Rhodes Homes has decided to offer them at its Tuscany Residential Village community in Henderson.

Couple's new-home search leads to Dakota
Christopher and Sheila Walker purchased a home at Pardee's Dakota neighborhood in the southwest, and they only have to move one mile from their current home.

Merion floor plans showcased
Pulte Homes has residences available in its Merion Collection at Silverstone Ranch in the northwestern valley.

Summerlin Patriotic Parade
Thousands of Las Vegans recently headed to the Summerlin master-planned community to join residents in celebrating the Fourth of July at two major events: the annual Patriotic Parade, which drew more than 30,000 attendees, and the Las Vegas Philharmonic's Star Spangled Spectacular at The Hills Park, which attracted more than 5,000 visitors.

Gardens sets workshops
The Gardens at the Springs Preserve, formerly the Desert Demonstration Gardens, will host a variety of classes and workshops. These include:

Rhodes fulfills couple's dreams
When Shawn and Jan Allen moved to Las Vegas a year ago, they knew they wanted to live in Rhodes Ranch, a Rhodes Homes community in the southwestern valley. They recently fulfilled their dream by purchasing a home in The Collection neighborhood.

Real estate industry supports down-payment assistance proposal
The Zero Down Payment Pilot Program Act of 2005 has been introduced and is being debated in Congress.

Mountain Falls home purchase nets new job
Vicki and Denny Gardner plan to move into their new home this month in Mountain Falls, a golf course community located about 45 miles west of Interstate 15, on the way to Pahrump. The developer is William Lyon Homes, which also built the couple's current home in Las Vegas.

'Idol' enjoys life at Solera at Anthem
Rusty Davis spent years traveling all over the country as a Wayne Newton impersonator. Now, he and his wife, Angela, spend more time enjoying life at their home in Solera, an age-qualified development located in Del Webb's Anthem master plan in Henderson.

Sunrise development approaches closeout
Buyers of select homes at Siena, an age-qualified village within Summerlin, can move into their new homes in as soon as 30 days, according to sales executive Jimmy Jones.

Geyser Peak homes set for quick move-in
Geyser Peak sales agent Lisa Mejia claims one of the things that prospective home buyers find frustrating about the Las Vegas market is the wait before the actual move-in.

First-time buyers opt for Energy Star-rated home
Amy and Mikal Ohnstad were certain they wanted a new home that was Energy Star certified after visiting with a Signature Homes sales agent.

KB unveils Cortona
KB Home will mark the grand opening today of its Cortona neighborhood in North Las Vegas.

Pavona targets move-up market
Pavona, Pulte Homes' two-story neighborhood in the Aliante master-planned community, could be perfect for move-up buyers and families, according to the builder.

Centex manager's experience aids project
A Centex Homes' executive is delighted to bring his experience working for the builder in Texas and Tennessee to Southern Nevada.

Toll Bros. creates poolside ambience
Toll Bros. showcases a variety of swimming pools at select model homes in the Las Vegas Valley. The water features range from the sophisticated to the whimsical and the dramatic.

Pair extol ambience of Rhodes
Jim Karnuth said the stress of a busy day at work melts away when he drives through the tree-lined streets to his home in Rhodes Ranch, a Rhodes Homes development in the southwestern valley.

Southern Highlands plans debut
Pacific Southwest Development recently announced the opening of a sales center for its guard-gated, mountainside Tuscan Cliffs neighborhood within the Southern Highlands community in the southwestern valley.

US Home extols lot size at White Horse
Lots as large as 20,000 square feet are available at White Horse Estates, a US Home neighborhood in the northwestern valley.

Pair purchase home in Whitney Heights
When Thomas and Kristine Mazintas set out to purchase a new home, the builder's reputation and service record were key factors.

Springdale floor plans showcased
Pardee Homes' Springdale neighborhood is in development near Nature Discovery Park in the Aliante community in North Las Vegas. The subdivision is the builder's seventh to feature the LivingSmart program, which offers environmentally sensitive features and options such as tankless water heaters, low-VOC interior paint and central vacuums.

'Potter' casts spell on Aliante
The public is invited to a big-screen presentation of "Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone" tonight at Nature Discovery Park in the Aliante master-planned community. Admission is free.

Mortgages specialize to needs
Mortgages used to be like ties or scarves: one size was supposed to fit all. Today, you can choose a custom-fitted home loan from a panoply of products including 30- or 15- year conventional loans, adjustable-rate mortgages with low introductory rates, 40-year mortgages, interest-only loans, and even ARMs with variable payment options.

Pardee tour to stop at Tamarind
Pardee Homes' "summer ice cream tour" makes a stop from noon to 4 p.m. today at the Tamarind neighborhood in North Las Vegas. The festivities will include a live radio remote with a local country music station.

Pulte, Del Webb open Stallion Mountain office
Pulte Homes and Del Webb recently opened a sales trailer at their newest collections of homes at Stallion Mountain Country Club. Pulte offers the Gallery and Tournament series, while the age-qualified Solera at Stallion Mountain is Del Webb's entry.

Entertainers in tune at Rhodes' The Collection
Michelle Aquino and her fianc , Elmer John Yumul, both musicians, like the tranquility of their new home at The Collection in Rhodes Ranch.





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