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Jun. 26, 2005

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Boca Raton complex draws varied audience
Boca Raton Condominiums has impressed not only home shoppers, but three members of its own sales staff. Among them is Susan Lerner, who looks forward to moving into her new home in the first building at the complex.

Valley finds vertical identity
Sandhurst Develop-ment has appointed Mary Lammers to be the interior designer for its Sandhurst Las Vegas high-rise condominium project in Las Vegas.

Old, new abstract costs similar
<b>Q.</b> We purchased our house in 1960. Since that time we have had six different banks involved in our mortgage.

Residences units available
Studio, one- and two-bedroom residences are available in the third tower at The Residences at MGM Grand, a luxury-condominium development with hotel-like amenities.

Las Vegans' house sells fast through Help-U-Sell
Kim and Doc Davis recently sold their northwestern valley home through Help-U-Sell Real Estate Marketing Group, a fee-for-services agency.

Functional kitchen design key to new homeowners' satisfactionTHE HOUSING SCENE
<b>WASHINGTON</b> -- New research from cabinetmaker Merillat Industries has determined that the kitchen and bathroom are most important to new-home buyers.

Pool neglect can cause blockage in skimmer line
<b>DEAR MIKE:</b> I have a big problem with my swimming pool. I came home from work and noticed that lots of leaves and debris were floating on it. I lifted off the top of the skimmer and noticed that the water was not moving and there was no suction. I have tested the pool equipment and it seems to be working fine. If I move the suction valve to the "drain," the pressure is good. However if I move it to "skimmer" the pressure drops and the motor makes a loud noise. What can I do? -- Bobby K.

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Baby boomers not about to take retirement sitting downOPEN HOUSE
Half of today's baby boomers plan to buy a new home when they retire, according to a new study by Del Webb Corp., a developer of retirement communities.

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Landscapes standard at Tuscany
Tuscany Residential Village, a Rhodes Homes community in Henderson, offers home buyers three different landscaping options, while drip irrigations systems also come standard.

Family discovers own jewel at Lennar's Diamond Creek
Martin and Irma Ortiz purchased their new home at Lennar's Diamond Creek neighborhood based on the recommendation of their son, who works for the builder in its customer care department.

Turnberry continues to grow
Construction begins this week on the third tower at Turnberry Associates' newest luxury high-rise condominium development, Turnberry Towers.

FOR THE RECORD
n Chris Ho has joined American Nevada Co. as vice president of residential development. He is directing the company's new residential development division, implementing the development of multi-family residences within the company's master-planned communities and mixed-use projects. Previously, he was vice president of development for MLP Investments, headquartered in Missouri. Additionally, he served as regional manager for FRAMAmerica and held executive positions with real estate development companies based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Ontario, Canada.

KB Home
<b>KB Home's Deer Mountain model at Ridgeview, located within the Paradise Pointe community, measures 2,247 square feet and contains four bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a game room or loft, and a two- or optional three-car garage. A master retreat also is optional. The community also features the Pinnacle Collection, which has homes ranging from 1,647 to 3,748 square feet. Nine one- and two-story floor plans, five of which are modeled, are available. They offer three to five bedrooms, two to 3 1/2 baths and two- or three-car garages. Prices start in the mid-$300,000s. The sales office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Monday when it opens at 11 a.m. To visit, take U.S. Highway 95 to Horizon Drive, head west to Horizon Ridge Parkway, turn left and then right on Archer Glen.</b>

C2 Lofts displays flexible designs
Christopher Homes' C2 Lofts is designed for buyers who are seeking luxury, flexibility and a location in the southwestern valley, according to Douglas Crook, managing director.

Del Webb's Sun City Aliante hosts benefit golf tourney
Aliante Golf Club in North Las Vegas recently hosted the inaugural Alzheimer's Memorial Golf Tournament, which was a labor of love for Todd Peterson, the director of the benefit tourney. Inspired by his grandmother, who was diagnosed with the disease, he set out to create a fun and profitable event.

Vicanto neighborhood features design options
Ryland Homes' Vicanto neighborhood, located at the South Mountain community in the southwestern valley, provides homes with numerous design options.

Shutters don't preclude soft treatments
<b>DEAR GAIL:</b> I think I may have made a mistake by putting shutters throughout my house. I absolutely love the look, but now feel that everything is very stark. In my previous homes I always had draperies, which are so much softer and colorful. Is there anything I can do to the shutters to make my rooms feel softer and more lively? -- Mary Jane R.

Residences' amenities lure buyers
The condominium-hotel concept has proved popular in Las Vegas, according to Dan Riordan, director of sales for The Residences at MGM Grand.

Agent selects Rhodes home
Lynn Dizon, a Las Vegas real estate agent, found what she wanted as a home buyer at The Collection at Rhodes Ranch.

Energy-efficient technology lauded
With summer's official arrival and rising temperatures, valley homeowners will face the challenge of maintaining cool and comfortable homes without experiencing huge increases in their utility expenses.

Valley agencies adopt stricter energy conservation codes
Aiming for increased energy conservation and efficiency, the Las Vegas valley's five governmental jurisdictions recently adopted stricter codes for the building industry.

Newport opens model loft
A model home opens today for Newport Lofts, a high-rise condominium project to be built in downtown Las Vegas.

Rowdy membership paralyzes basic board functions
<b>Q.</b> At our last board meeting, the directors began to make motions concerning the payment of bills, as our bylaws state that expenditures of more than $50 need approval. Member after member made inquiries. Consequently, the board volunteered to have a separate meeting for each expenditure.

Centex commits to Energy Star program
As part of its ongoing effort to better serve its buyers, Centex Homes has committed to building only homes that meet the Energy Star requirements established by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Heritage Ridge features mountainous setting
Only 30 residences will be built at US Home's Heritage Ridge, a gated neighborhood on Sunrise Mountain. One single-story and two two-story plans are available, ranging from 2,550 to 4,402 square feet. Three-car garages are standard, and lots as large as 10,000 square feet are available.





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