Las Ventanas caters to 'secondary retirees' Las Ventanas, a life care community in Summerlin, is designed for people who match the profile of a "secondary retiree." They are active socially and physically, have usually been retired for several years, sold their family home, have been living in an age-qualified development, and have reached a point in their lives where they want to seriously consider their options for the potential health care issues associated with aging.
Mountain's Edge goes to townhomes Three-story attached townhomes are available at Beacon Hill, a new development within Mountain's Edge. The Engle Homes property is the first to offer such floor plans in the master-planned community in the southwestern valley.
Aliante impresses longtime Nevadans After discovering Aliante in North Las Vegas, longtime Southern Nevadans Sharon and Steve Nolan knew their search for a new home ended. They were impressed by the master-planned community's family-oriented amenities, location and home designs.
Construction speeds along at Boca Raton Several benefits await buyers at the new Boca Raton Condominiums, according to on-site sales agent and home buyer Susan Lerner. The development is under construction at Las Vegas Boulevard and Serene Ave.
Alexis Heights shows off resort-style environs Alexis Heights, a condominium development in the southwestern valley, features resort-style amenities in a park-like setting, according to sales agents.
Rhodes' golf course prompts purchase A view of the golf course at Rhodes Ranch was enough to convince Robert Delligiatti and his fianc e, Bridget Endicott, to buy a home in the southwestern valley community.
Same chairs require same fabric <b>DEAR GAIL:</b> I plan to buy two wing-chair recliners for my family room. One chair has a faded floral pattern and the other is a solid hunter green. Would this be acceptable or should I buy both chairs with the same fabric? My color palette is yellow-orange, red-purple and blue-green. I want the room to have a feminine feel but also a masculine touch for my husband. Any suggestions? -- Jacqueline.
Realtors build for Habitat Magdalena Gon- zales Brown was overwhelmed when she received the keys to her new home built by Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas with the support of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors.
Call upon 'Hangman' to place large, heavy mirror on wall <b>DEAR MIKE:</b> I have a large and heavy mirror that I want to hang on the wall above my couch. I used an angled nail made specifically for hanging pictures, and it seemed to hold, but later gave way. How can I make sure the mirror stays put? -- Jim K.
Pair 'sell' friends on Centex Homes Gary and Shawna Rose were so happy with their home purchase at Aberdeen that they convinced two other couples to buy there as well. One of the couples will live next door.
RidgeGate's availability delights home buyers When Michael and Shelly Underwood moved to Las Vegas with their daughters, Rachel and Megan, they expected to wait more than a year to move into a new home. R/S Development offered homes with immediate move-in at its RidgeGate neighborhood in the northwestern valley, allowing the family to realize its dreams.
Unfinished condo development not secure for buyers <b>Q.</b> I have purchased a condominium in an upscale development that is gated and has patrolling security. All of the buildings have underground parking that is supposed to be accessible only with magnetic keys.
Residences to mix resort, condo life The Residences at MGM Grand combines the exclusivity of condominium living with the amenities of the resort, according to the builder.
Turnberry construction under way Construction has started on Turnberry Associates' new luxury high-rise condominium complex, Turnberry Towers, at the corner of Paradise Road and Karen Avenue.
Hughes Corp. prepares Redhawk lots for sale With 69 of 82 home sites already sold in Redhawk, the newest custom neighborhood within The Ridges in Summerlin, plans are in the works to release the remaining 13 lots for sale during the next few months, according to Peggy Chandler, senior vice president of land sales for The Howard Hughes Corp., the master-planned community's developer.
