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Jun. 18, 2005

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Toll Bros., Hughes work well together
The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of Summerlin, is delighted to have a builder such as Toll Bros. constructing neighborhoods within the master-planned community. Toll Bros. is equally delighted.

Acacia to release new phase
Pardee Homes will release a new phase of homes today at its Acacia neighborhood located in the Nevada Trails community, according to Ray Landry, assistant vice president of sales.

Boca Raton buyer cites pet-friendly amenities
Boca Raton Condominiums, a luxury mid-rise project under construction near Las Vegas Boulevard and Serene Avenue, aims to bring a touch of South Beach to the valley.

Pardee releases Mandevilla models
Pardee has released the decorated models at its Mandevilla neighborhood for sale, according to sales director Rob Tuvell.

Owners happy with Rolladens
Dee and Diane Demanett recently became happy customers of Rolladen Rolling Shutters. The couple saw the shutters on a neighbor's home and decided to install them on 17 windows and doors of their southeastern valley home.

Pulte Homes' Pavona neighborhood targets move-up buyers
Pulte Homes' Pavona, located in the Aliante master-planned community in North Las Vegas, aims to provide two-story homes for move-up buyers, according to the builder.

Traccia clusters homes, hides garages in rear
Toll Bros.' Traccia neighborhood in Summerlin features residences grouped European-style, allowing privacy while expanding common areas and creating a sense of belonging, according to sales agents. Garages are accessed through alleys, and the residences front tree-lined streets.

Richmond American schedules debuts for Bacara subdivisions
Richmond American hosts two grand openings today, one at its Bacara Ridge neighborhood, and the other at its Santa Barbara at Bacara Ridge neighborhood. Both developments are located in North Las Vegas.

US Home readies designs for debuts
US Home offers special preconstruction pricing at four of its new neighborhoods in North Las Vegas: Las Colinas, Coldwater Ranch, Saddle Ridge and Canyon Springs.

Monterey buyers see greenery
Condominium buyers at Monterey at the Las Vegas Country Club are drawn to the development's landscaping and trees, according to Marianne Pepe, regional sales manager.

Pulte showcases Amber Ridge at Mission Hills designs
Pulte Homes showcases floor plans larger than 2,000 square feet at its Amber Ridge at Mission Hills neighborhood in Henderson.

'Idol' exec buys second home at Lake Las Vegas
"American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe built a franchise out of catching promising young artists at the beginning of their rise to fame. Now, the chief architect of the popular television talent show has a new home in the city where stars more often finish out their careers.

Rhodes pledges support to Down syndrome organization
In support of the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada, developer Jim Rhodes and his wife, Glynda, have pledged to host an annual golf tournament to benefit the agency. At each event over the next three years, the couple has also pledged to donate $50,000.

Ryland Homes to open three Treo North models
Ryland Homes will open the models next Saturday for its Treo North neighborhood at South Mountain. Three of the neighborhood's four available plans are modeled.

Royal Construction acquires farmland
A representative for Las Vegas' only commercial orchard said it has no plans to close down, and that a recent land deal with a residential developer will help ensure the nonprofit venture remains solvent for years to come, despite the concerns of some nearby residents.

Pardee to release new phase at Ventana neighborhood
Pardee Homes will release a new phase of homes today at its Ventana neighborhood in its Vista Verde community in the northwestern valley, according to sales director Rob Tuvell.

R/S Development focuses on families
As a family-owned business, R/S Development keeps families in mind when it designs homes, including those at its RidgeGate neighborhood in the northwestern valley.

Vallerga tops among floor plans for Geyser Peak buyers
The Vallerga, a two-story home with a downstairs master suite, is the most popular floor plan at Meritage's Geyser Peak neighborhood, according to sales agent Lisa Mejia.

Del Webb's kitchens wow buyers
The upgraded kitchens have not only impressed buyers at Club Aliante, they are the heart and soul of the homes in Del Webb's community for all ages, according to Pierrette Tierney, sales manager.

Tantara homes ready for quick occupancy
Quick move-ins are available at Tantara, a Rhodes Homes neighborhood in the southwestern valley.

Home builder group announces partnership with 'green building' organization
The Southern Nevada Home Builders Association announced recently it has joined with the Green Building Initiative to bring more environmentally sensitive home building to the Las Vegas Valley. The two associations started work to develop a local green building program earlier this year.

Rhodes golf expo draws hundreds
Several hundred people attended a recent golf expo held at Rhodes Ranch Golf Club in the southwestern valley, according to Tom Vold, director of golf at Rhodes Ranch and the Tuscany Golf Club in Henderson. The event allowed participants to sample some of the latest equipment available from various manufacturers.

US Home readies for closeouts
Four US Home neighborhoods are near closeout in the northwestern valley.

Area pupils get lesson in energy conservation
Local elementary school pupils recently got a lesson from Nevada Energy Star Partners, a coalition of business partners working to promote energy conservation in Southern Nevada through the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program. The group sponsored an art competition that encouraged children to draw pictures depicting different ways to save energy.

Chateau Versailles condos tout mountain retreat feel
At Chateau Versailles, the only thing that separates mountain views from city views is courtyard views.

Fitness staff in step with Siena
Residents of Siena, an age-qualified village within Summerlin, have access to top-of-the-line exercise facilities and programs, as well as a fitness support staff to assist them in meeting and maintaining their fitness goals, according to Kevin Pitt, fitness manager.

Carina opens Lamplight sales office
Carina Homes has opened a sales office for its new Lamplight Square at Green Valley Ranch neighborhood in Henderson.

KB Home tackles city's pet projects
The valley's four-legged creatures and their owners have two new parks, built in part with cooperation between KB Home and the city of Las Vegas.

Centex aims for 'intimacy'
Ardiente, Centex Homes of Nevada's new age-qualified community, will provide the look and feel of an old-fashioned neighborhood, according to Scott Worrall, vice president of sales.





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