More StoriesSummerlin Sam turns 8 On March 22, 1997, an oversized, kid-friendly jackrabbit by the name of Summerlin Sam made his debut at the annual spring egg hunt in the Summerlin master-planned community.
Air Force staffer picks Aliante When 2 1/2-year resident Shawn Keng was ready to purchase her first home in Southern Nevada, she considered several areas in and near North Las Vegas.
Plumbing clunk puts homeowner in funk <b>DEAR MIKE:</b> It doesn't happen all the time, but when my dishwasher runs I hear a knocking or vibrating sound. It also happens on occasion when my kitchen faucet runs. The faucet is new and I haven't noticed the noise at any other fixture. The noise is really bothersome. Help me. -- Kelsey M.
Coral Palms prices draw condo buyers The prices at Coral Palms have proved a powerful draw for prospective condo buyers, according to sales agent Shelley Evans.
Ex-New Yorker enjoys life at Siena Upon moving from New York City to the Siena age-qualified village five years ago, Adele Hoffman was delighted to discover that she did not miss the Big Apple has much as she had expected.
Alondra offers price-conscious alternative Alondra's Sparrow floor plan provides an alternative to the expense of a single-family home, according to a sales agent for the condominium complex.
Staging home requires detachment <b>DEAR GAIL:</b> We're getting ready to put our home on the market so we thought we would hire someone to stage our home. Well, it was not the best experience as they made suggestions that are not within our tastes and no longer make it our home. What should we do? -- Catherine M.
Bella Vita condos ready for buyers Potential home buyers who fear they may have been priced out of the market may want to consult Mark Karten, sales manager for the Bella Vita condo development in the southwestern valley.
FOR THE RECORD n Vickie Lehr joined Kennedy Wilson Properties to direct all real estate services for the firm. Previously, she started as the office manager for Burke & Associates, now known as Lee and Associates. She also served as CB Richard Ellis' director of asset services, and as general manager for Coldwell Banker Commercial, overseeing the property management and brokerage divisions.
Centex crew helps out Child Haven Employees of Centex Homes were among the volunteers at last weekend's Easter carnival and barbecue at Child Haven, a division of Clark County Family and Youth Services which provides temporary shelter for abused, abandoned and neglected children.
Commercial projects win peer recognition Centra Point and Gibson Palms Corporate Park took "building of the year" honors last night at the eighth annual Spotlight Awards, sponsored by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties. The ceremony at Caesars Palace brought together about 650 attendees from the commercial real estate industry to recognize the best projects and professionals of 2004.
Owner, board disagree over contract work <b>Q.</b> My association has embarked on a restoration project that is very costly. However, the contractor is doing a poor job -- in some cases, not even matching the colors.
Tuscan-style design to accent Tuscany Residential Village Rhodes Homes' Tuscany Residential Village in Henderson attempts to re-create the Tuscan style of architecture, relying on the same stone and wood building materials as its namesake, according to Glynda Rhodes, vice president of interior and architectural design.
Ex-Utah couple favor Kensington Park Marcie and Sherwin Escanuela came from Salt Lake City in search of a new home, and settled in at Lennar's Kensington Park neighborhood in Sunrise Ridge in the southeastern valley.
Pardee joins 'Extreme Makeover' Tonight's episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" will show how Pardee Homes assisted two families who merged into one in Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Sedona on the Boulevard debuts Sedona on the Boulevard reports early interest has been strong in the resort-style development south of the Strip, according to Ken Baxter of Performance Marketing Associates.
Tuscan Villas impresses shoppers The popularity of Tuscan Villas condominiums is largely a result of timing, according to sales agent Nick Trost.
Help-U-Sell wastes no time in sale Yoshi and E.J. Nosaki recently sold their western Las Vegas Valley home through Help-U-Sell Real Estate Innovations.
Loft 5 developer partners with electronics, furniture specialists Loft 5, a 272-unit, five-story loft-condominium development south of the Strip, recently announced partnerships with a consumer electronics provider, as well as a modern furniture and home accessory designer. Both companies, which are designing and equipping the common areas of the development, will offer special rates on their products to homeowners.
