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Jun. 18, 2006

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Association reports May prices flat in local market
The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors recently released housing statistics for May 2006, a month that saw the price of homes sold in the Las Vegas area match April's median price of $310,000.

MacDonald Highlands creates giant parcels
MacDonald Highlands has created Stone Mountain Ridge, an enclave of home sites sequestered behind gates and accessed from its own private drive.

Buy-down adds to Treviso incentives
Treviso, a Pulte Homes ranch-style neighborhood within the Aliante master plan in North Las Vegas, has 30 homes remaining, according to general sales manager Pierrette Tierney.

HawkRidge furnishes country club lifestyle
Located on the elevated bluffs of Mesquite's developing north side, HawkRidge offers the look and amenities of a country club lifestyle that appeals to urban commuters and second-home buyers, according to Joyce Knoblauch of Mesquite Investors Group, the developer of the condominium complex.

Family discovers 'perfect' amenities, home in Aliante
The Cassell family will celebrate Father's Day in a new home at Pardee's Autumn Ridge neighborhood within the Aliante master plan in North Las Vegas.

Tyvek joins Energy Star
DuPont Tyvek has joined with Energy Star to provide a home-sealing program designed to improve the home's energy efficiency, according to certified specialist Craig Ratajczyk.

Pacific adds to choices at Vistas
Pacific Properties has added its mark to the Summerlin landscape with Altessa, a 280-unit gated condominium development.

Turnberry reputation impresses buyers
Many prospective home buyers at Turnberry Towers visit the high-rise residential complex because of the developer's 35-year history in the real estate industry, according to John Riordan, senior vice president with Turnberry Associates, the developer.

Centex delivers booster shot to school program
The Martinez Academy of Health at Reynaldo Martinez Elementary School has become a reality, bringing essential services to pupils in need, according to Louise Helton, head of Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada.

KB Home helps 'wishes' come true
KB Home's fourth annual Charity Golf Classic raised $60,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada.

Wagner Homes touts lasting value of Topaz
The Topaz model, a 1,752-square-foot, two-story residence, provides an inviting floor plan for home shoppers at Wagner Homes' northwest Las Vegas subdivisions, according to sales agent John Lovejoy. It features three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Select units offer balconies.

Loss of city view angers owner
<b>Q.</b> The homes downhill from us have planted so many fir trees that they have blocked 50 percent of our view of the city. We paid an extra $50,000 for our premium lot.

Lennar prepares for early sales
Lennar EI Homes plans to begin presales for two new neighborhoods in the Providence master plan in the northwestern Las Vegas Valley.

Rhodes model built for energy efficiency, feeling of roominess
Rhodes Homes' Residence 3976, located in the Montebello neighborhood within the Tuscany master-planned community in Henderson, caters to home buyers seeking an Energy Star-rated home with plenty of room, according to Ryan Soucie, director of sales for the builder.

Bad price stalls home sale, traffic
In March, a home seller in Oakland, Calif., put his home on the market for $925,000, above what his agent had recommended. The house, a charming Mediterranean, was newly painted inside and out. It was decorator perfect.

Tucano condominiums provides choices for home buyer incentives
Tuscano condominiums in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley offer flexible options for buyers, according to sales agent Pauline Knowles. She said buyers may choose to include granite and stainless steel appliances in their homes at no additional cost, or receive credits toward their purchases.

Summerlin activity centers bring residents together
Residents in Summerlin can find recreational, educational and social activities close to home at the master plan's community centers, located in The Gardens, The Trails and The Willows villages.

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Home sites remain from recent release within Sun City Anthem
Since Del Webb launched Sun City Anthem, growth has been consistent at the age-qualified village within the Anthem master plan in Henderson and now fewer than 690 homes remain.

Exec: Walnut Grove 'dad friendly'
Walnut Grove homes by Lennar EI offers amenities that all types of dads may appreciate, according to Pam Banaszak, vice president of sales and marketing for the home builder.

Help-U-Sell aids family seeking to make move
Megan and Justin Jones were able to move to a larger home after selling their 2,000-square-foot residence through Help-U-Sell Prestige Realty, a fee-for-services agency.

'A dream come true'
Having lived in military housing for three years, Noe Chavez and wife, Dora, couldn't wait to get into their new home.





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