More StoriesSummerlin to mark America's birthday The Fourth of July has been on the minds of officials at The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of Summerlin, probably since last Fourth of July. Each year, the company co-sponsors various patriotic-themed events -- some exclusively for residents of the master-planned community and others for the general public -- in recognition of the holiday.
Meritage's Vallerga design in demand Of the four models available at Meritage's Geyser Peak neighborhood in North Las Vegas, the Vallerga has been the most difficult to keep in inventory, according to sales agent Lisa Mejia.
HOUSE CALLS Numbers key to owning rental unit <b>Q.</b> My wife and I both owned condos in the same complex several years ago and sold them when we bought our house. Now we are interested in buying another unit there as rental property.
Newport Lofts ready for building Ground is set to be broken soon for Newport Lofts, a 168-unit condominium project in downtown Las Vegas.
Carina sees strong opening Within days of starting sales at Carina Homes' newest neighborhood, Lamplight Cottages at Windmill Lane and Buffalo Drive, the first phase of homes is already half sold, according to Ken Becker, vice president of corporate marketing for the builder's parent company, Carina Corp.
San Niccolo nears finale at Southern Highlands Southwest Homes is nearing closeout at its San Niccolo neighborhood in Southern Highlands, a community in the southwestern valley. Only a few new homes remain, according to Todd Slusher, president.
Energy Star benefits aid family After learning about the savings and benefits of owning an Energy Star-rated home, Nicole and Ryan Carter, decided it was time to make a change.
Cordova approaches closeout Only a few homes remain available at Pulte Homes' Cordova neighborhood located in The Paseos village in Summerlin. They are available for quick move-in.
Agencies lend funds to lendersMORTGAGE Q. & A. <b>Q.</b> I've been hearing a lot about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with regard to mortgage loans. Who are these companies and what do they do?
Summerlin schools reflect on past year The recent academic year was "phenomenal" for several of the private schools in Summerlin, according to an official of The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of the master-planned community.
Rhodes extols upgraded features Upgraded features, including Energy Star-rated appliances, come standard with each home at Tantara, according to Lisa Benza, a sales agent at the Rhodes Home neighborhood in the southwestern valley.
Wine Ridge includes upgrades Pageantry Communities is including a variety of upgrades with the homes at its Wine Ridge Estates neighborhood in the southwestern valley, according to Robyn Kinard, marketing manager.
Thousand-mile trek leads to Aliante Former New Yorkers Chris and Maria Schiller literally went the extra mile during their search for their first new home in Southern Nevada before finding exactly what they wanted within the Aliante master-planned community in North Las Vegas.
Ryland touts homes at Vicanto Vicanto, one of five Ryland Homes neighborhoods in the South Mountain community, emphasizes residences that feature qualities of "character and individuality," according to sales agent Rhonda Thomas.
Tree-lined streets complement Pardee project San Rafael has proved a popular neighborhood among families, according to Rob Tuvell, sales director for Pardee Homes. He counted amenities such as a small park, walking path, cul-de-sacs and tree-lined streets among the reasons.
Cottages' schedule keeps residents busy Continual activities are key to the lifestyle offered at Cottages of Green Valley, an assisted living and memory care facility in Henderson.
Couple show loyalty to Pardee After seven years of working as an art director for a magazine in New York City, Angie Gubler said she knows a "good thing" when she sees it. Both Gubler and her husband, Charles Coons, are native Las Vegans. They recently purchased a new home at Pardee's Montelano neighborhood within the Mountain's Edge community.
C2 Lofts reports 'phenomenal' sales Sales have been "phenomenal" at Christopher Homes' C2 Lofts, a luxury condominium project in Summerlin, according to Douglas Crook, managing director.
William Lyon Homes opens design center Buyers at William Lyon Homes' Mountain Falls community in the Pahrump Valley have the opportunity to explore the range of available options and features at the builder's on-site design center.
Buyers applaud Tiano de Terrazzo Garry and Nadine Cuff found their new home in Pardee's gated neighborhood of Tiano de Terrazzo in Henderson.
Bel Etage buyers praise builder US Home representative Charles Mock recently accompanied Jose and Doris Piña on the third stage walk-through of their new Brentwood residence at Bel Etage, the builder's new neighborhood within the Aliante master-planned community in North Las Vegas.
Buyers pick Pulte townhome from Pinehurst Collection Karl and Eileen Reinmann found everything they were looking for in a new home at Pulte's Pinehurst Collection at Silverstone Ranch in the northwestern valley.
La Piazza plans please purchasers Rhodes Homes is touting Residence 3008 at its Tuscany Residential Village's La Piazza neighborhood, saying the look of the home can vary greatly, depending on the design elevation employed.
Location key to life at Chateau condos The lifestyle offered at Chateau Versailles, coupled with its location at Alexander Road and the Las Vegas Beltway near Lone Mountain, is what draws buyers to the 371-unit condominium complex, according to Steven Molasky, chief executive officer of Pacific Properties.
