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A variety of desert landscaping designs is on display at the Desert Demonstration Gardens, where classes are available to educate visitors about alternatives to traditional landscaping. The gardens are at Valley View Boulevard and Alta Drive. Desert landscapes reveal true colors Special to Real Estate       Landscaping around a new home is an important finishing touch for many buyers, but the city of Las Vegas demands it be done with water conservation in mind.       In 1998, the city amended the zoning code to establish limitations on the amount of turf that can be installed in connection with the landscaping of new developments.       According to the zoning code, the use of turf is limited to a maximum of 50 percent of total front-yard area for single-family homes and a maximum of 30 percent of total landscapable area for multifamily properties. Full Text The Revere opens for play at Sun City Anthem Special to Real Estate       The Revere at Anthem golf course, designed by PGA Hall of Fame member Billy Casper and architect Greg Nash, has opened for public play at Sun City Anthem in Henderson.       "This is one of the most unique pieces of land I have ever worked with," Nash said. "It has allowed us to do some things you would never find on an average course. The cross-canyon fairways and tucked-away greens will give the golfer a superior golfing experience in a spectacular setting."       As the golf course meanders through the community, golfers encounter preserved desert landscape and natural washes, many of which create unique hazards. The course also encircles a number of transplanted desert trees and natural vegetation that enhance the surroundings. Full Text Headlines Desert landscapes reveal true colors Real Estate achievements American West moves on up The Revere opens for play at Sun City Anthem Real Estate briefs Creative financing improves jumbo rates Turnberry introduces audio tour Greystone opens models at Spring Mountain Ranch Building blueprints misplaced over time Alarm failure prompts purchase of Rolladen Northwest/Summerlin Headlines Aventura neighborhood features based on home buyer preferences Belle Crest tailored to design trends Hughes announces donations The Arbors village shows diversity of Summerlin Timberline models under construction Military officer buys Breamoor Heights home North Headlines Coventry Homes offering varied lot sizes at Serena Northeast Headlines Southwest Headlines Chartered Homes exec pleased with success in final phase of Cottonwood Sanctuary development combines condominiums, single-family homes Southeast Headlines Intuition leads buyer to The Huntington U.S. Home features quarter-acre home sites at Wellington Estates Silverado Terrace praised American West releases home sites at Silverado Crossing Sales agent touts Canyon Willow sales Incentives set at Pardee's Presidio Henderson/Green Valley Headlines Pageantry's Sedona starts final phase Sun City Anthem sets baseball prize Sun City plans Cinco De Mayo Amenities lure buyers to Anthem Country Club Agent extols Green Valley location of Fairway Estates The Acacias offers condo living Fontana D' Or cul-de-sac homes popular Buyer remains loyal to Pardee Homes Lake Las Vegas Resort takes stock in lake fishing Summit Point extends incentives Meridiana offers Italian-style homes