More StoriesOptions abound to divide living-dining area <b>DEAR GAIL:</b> I have a tract home with a long living room and dining room as one room. The dining area is separated by a low iron railing and is a step up from the living room. I need advice about how to separate them so that the area is still pleasant to the eye. I do not have fancy furniture, nor do I like fancy things. Any ideas? -- Christine P.
Energy Star essential for first-time buyer After months of searching, first-time buyer Jaime Hughett purchased an Energy Star home at Avante Homes' Star Hill neighborhood.
Boca Raton ready to sell building two Reservations are being accepted for the second of four buildings at Boca Raton Condominiums, which will be built near the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Serene Avenue.
Sales start for Curve's tower two Sales are under way for the second 18-story condominium tower at The Curve, a suburban village located adjacent to the Las Vegas Beltway, between Durango Drive and Sunset Road, in the southwestern valley.
RidgeGate homes ready for move-in R/S Development has two Cedar Grove plans ready for move-in at its RidgeGate neighborhood in the northwestern valley.
Senior housing becomes smaller, more personalized There's a quiet revolution taking place in the design of a certain segment of new housing -- those specifically keyed to senior residents (over age 50).
Chateau Nouveau promotes ambience The Chateau Nouveau condominium development provides an ambience that is second to none, according to Steven Molasky, chief executive of Pacific Properties. Among the highlights is a "front lawn" at the 30-acre property in the southwestern valley.
Record home sales projected for 2005 The National Association of Realtors has again raised its forecast for the housing sector, with both existing- and new-home sales to set an even bigger all-time record in 2005.
SIOR sponsors golf tourney The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors teamed up with local business leaders for a benefit golf tournament for Street Teens. The event was held at Anthem Country Club, and raised more than $21,000.
Vacant land use puzzles owner HOUSE CALLS <b>Q.</b> Years ago, my father left a piece of property to me. It is just land between two homes. I asked my broker to check with the neighbors to see if anyone was interested in buying it, but no one was.
Board has different priorities <b>Q.</b> Our developer refuses to release control of our association until 75 percent of the homes are built and occupied. At this time, we only have two homeowners on our board, and the rest are his employees.
Borrowers admit they don't have clue <b>MINNEAPOLIS</b> -- For several years now, mortgage business leaders have been saying that today's borrowers are better informed and more knowledgeable than those who have traveled the home-loan obstacle course before them.
Aliante's recreational amenities impress former Floridians Aliante proved to be the ideal place for Cindy and Jerry Valentini to put down roots in Southern Nevada. The former Florida residents recently purchased a new home at Pulte's Treviso neighborhood in the master-planned community in North Las Vegas.
Trump breaks ground near Strip On hand last week for the ground breaking of The Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas were businessman Donald J. Trump and New Frontier Hotel owner Phil G. Ruffin, partners in the project. The 2 million-square-foot high-rise development is located on a portion of the New Frontier property, adjacent to Fashion Show mall.
Avante ready to open Indigo for presales Avante Homes will open Indigo Run for presales by mid-week, according to Josh Anderson, vice president of sales and marketing. The neighborhood is located in Henderson.
MacDonald Highlands residents mark holiday More than 700 residents and guests of the MacDonald Highlands luxury community in Henderson gathered recently at DragonRidge Country Club to mark the Fourth of July.
Summerlin park construction starts With the first neighborhoods of The Paseos village in Summerlin near closeout, construction is under way on the village's 12.5-acre The Paseos Park.
Mailbox installation requires concrete base, new post <b>DEAR MIKE:</b> I have an older ranch-style house on a big lot, and one of the neighbors clipped my mailbox. Now I get to spend my Saturday replacing it. Can you please tell me how? -- Ron S.
Pair find twice the value at Day Dawn As Beverly and Bill Ritzel drove past Nevada Homes' Day Dawn Crossing in the northwestern valley, they decided to stop.
Centex to unveil Giavanna An interest list is under way for Centex Homes' new Giavanna neighborhood in North Las Vegas.
First-time buyer gives nod to Carlisle condo Katrina Hashimoto found her ideal home at Carlisle at Summerlin, a condominium complex in the Summerlin master-planned community. The first-time buyer selected the Clifton, a 768-square-foot unit with one bedroom and one bath.
GLVAR aids public television The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors donated $75,000 to public television station KLVX-TV Channel 10 to construct a video conference room in the station's multimedia center.
