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Mar. 25, 2006

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Golf draws buyers to Pahrump
Denny and Vicki Gardner moved to Mountain Falls in search of a golf course lifestyle. William Lyon Homes' 1,050-acre community is located in Pahrump.

juhl draws suburbanites downtown
Jim and Iris Stone live in the suburbs of Las Vegas, but spend many Friday evenings in the city's downtown area enjoying the art festivals and nostalgia of the urban lifestyle that reminds them of their days living in New York City.

Tantara's amenities 'noteworthy'
Tantara, a Rhodes Homes neighborhood in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley, features noteworthy amenities, according to the developer.

Resort worker first to buy at Trail Ridge
Persistence paid off for Anousone Sayasenh, a cocktail server at a resort on the Strip. She was in the market for a larger home and wanted to remain in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley. After researching various projects, she put her name on the interest list for Pardee's new Trail Ridge neighborhood.

Yields inch upward, rates remain steady
Mixed economic news, more bad than good for bonds, sent prices of U.S. Treasury securities down and yields, which move in the opposite direction, up. But a couple of rebounds allowed Treasuries to make up losses. The bottom line: Yields, which mortgage lenders use to set rates, are a bit higher than they were, allowing mortgage rates to remain steady.

Three-level residences await buyers at Crescent Valley
Four three-story model homes are open for viewing at Crescent Valley, a Richmond American Homes neighborhood in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.

Sales on fast track at Turnberry
Sales have exceeded expectations at Turnberry Towers, Turnberry Associates' new high-rise residential development. The east tower sold out in less than three months and started construction last June. Sales are under way for the west tower, where excavation work has started.

Prescott Park offers move-in package
Pardee Homes has introduced its "Design Your Own" move-in package at Reston at Prescott Park in North Las Vegas.

Businessman discovers new life at Monterey at LVCC
When Tony Chatterton identified the Las Vegas Valley as a viable market for his growing Southern California-based insurance and retirement planning business, he began exploring housing options in Southern Nevada.

Home buyers advised to get own financial house in order
The housing market has been changing, according to housing experts, and the news may be promising for home buyers.

C2 Lofts' location appeals to buyer
When Kate Hawks heard about C2 Lofts in Summerlin, she made a point to learn more about it.

Fait homes await buyers in southeastern valley
Fait Enterprises is showcasing six homes, each as a blank canvas limited only to their buyers' imaginations, according to owners Richard Fait and Stephen Fait.

Last One Standing


Rolladen craftsmen keep up with demand
Rolladen Rolling Shutters is running at record production levels, according to the craftsmen who assemble the shutters.

Three-bedroom design popular at Spanish Palms
The three-bedroom, two-bath Mediterranean floor plan has drawn rave reviews from visitors at Spanish Palms condominiums, according to project manager Brendan Snyder.

Las Colinas homes ready for move-ins
Las Colinas, one of the newest Lennar Design Studio communities in North Las Vegas, has homes available for immediate move-ins.

Centex Homes' reputation draws repeat buyers to Ardiente
A key selling point at the age-qualified neighborhood of Ardiente is that it is a development of Centex Homes, according to sales manager Don Kazmierczak.

Ryland touts 'March Home Madness'
Ryland Homes will celebrate its March Home Madness promotion from 2 to 4 p.m. today with a live radio remote, food, prizes and giveaways for visitors. The event will be held at its corporate office on the southeast corner of Interstate 215 and West Russell Road in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.

Terraza opens at Southern Highlands
Richmond American's Terraza recently opened for lot reservations within the Southern Highlands community in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.

California resident chooses Borgata for second investment property
Tom Dipasquale, a California resident, decided to purchase a second investment property in Las Vegas. After touring five communities in the valley, he decided that Borgata, a condominium complex in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley, would make the best investment property.

Saddle Ridge to host live radio remote, showcase homes ready for move-ins
Lennar Homes' Saddle Ridge neighborhood in North Las Vegas will host a live radio remote tomorrow from noon to 2 p.m. Visitors are invited to enjoy the event and to view the homes that are ready for immediate move-ins.

Lennar launches cruise promotion
Home shoppers at Centennial Park in the northwestern Las Vegas Valley will have a chance to win a cruise for two to the Bahamas during a live radio remote from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Additional prizes will be given away and refreshments will be provided.

Meritage representative buys at Yellowstone
Kelly Jones purchased a new home at Yellowstone at Mountain's Edge because he had faith in the builder, Meritage Homes. The company also is his employer, for whom he works as a sales agent at the property in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.

Movie series kicks off at Aliante
Chilly weather did not keep Movie Madness fans away from last weekend's free screening of the National Geographic feature film, "March of the Penguins," within the Aliante master-planned community.

StoryBook Time


Bella Vita condominiums impress buyers with variety, amenities
Bella Vita Condominium Homes, located in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley, offers a variety of community amenities that impress buyers, according to sales agent Mark Karten.

Lennar DS homes open valleywide
Lennar Design Studio has homes available in several of its neighborhoods throughout the Las Vegas Valley: Eagle Canyon, La Cresenta, Lamplight Glen and White Horse South.

Pulte prepares to close Palm Terrace
Palm Terrace, a Pulte Homes neighborhood in Henderson, has fewer than 10 homes remaining.

Del Webb unveils Madeira
Del Webb executives attended the official ribbon cutting last week to introduce Madeira Canyon, located just south of the Anthem master plan in Henderson. More than 3,000 visitors came to the grand opening, according to the developer.

Summerlin's 'Green' Run


Fictitious 'legal aid' nets refund for tenant
<b>Q:</b> Thank you for answering my last letter. I was having lots of trouble getting our security deposit returned because the apartment had been sold just before we moved and no one would admit responsibility. You suggested small claims court. You told me the new owners owed me that money whether the old landlord turned it over to me or not.

Collection 40 impresses within Rhodes Ranch
When home shoppers enter the Model 2120 at The Collection in Rhodes Ranch, they can picture themselves living in it, according to sales agent John Smith.

Mountain's Edge in national spotlight
Mountain's Edge has been certified by an independent real estate advisory firm as the third top-selling master-planned community in the United States in 2005. The ranking is based upon gross new-home sales, which last year totaled 2,473, an increase of more than 2,200 gross sales the previous year.

Boulders reports brisk sales
Sales are reported brisk at The Boulders at Lone Mountain, a gated condominium development in the northwestern Las Vegas Valley.

Villas at Black Mountain makes debut
KB Home is hosting a "Spring Break Grand Opening" at Villas at Black Mountain from 1 to 4 p.m. today. Local radio personalities are scheduled to be on hand, and there will be refreshments. Additionally, visitors can register to win a $2,000 spring break travel voucher.

Avalon at Seven Hills provides city views
One of the highlights at Avalon at Seven Hills, a condominium complex located in Henderson, are the city and mountain views it provides.

Lennar offers mortgage programs
Lennar EI Homes has specific home-buying programs available for a limited time.

Engle Homes incentive approaches final week
As the month of March goes into its final week, Engle Homes sales and marketing coordinator Lindsey Thomas urges prospective buyers to take advantage of the Buyer Rewards Program.

Rec center progresses at Tuscany
Construction on the recreation center at Rhodes Homes' Tuscany Residential Village in Henderson has reached the framing process, and the facility will open in the fall, according to the builder.

Richmond's options vary in north
Richmond American holds a strong presence across the northern Las Vegas Valley, offering 11 new neighborhoods suited to various lifestyles. In the northeast area, the builder offers four subdivisions with a combined 15 floor plans.

Plan One design proves popular at San Rafael
Plan One remains a favorite at San Rafael, a Pardee Homes neighborhood of two-story homes in North Las Vegas, according to regional sales director Rob Tuvell.





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