Rhodes strolls in Buddy Walk A sea of red shirts parted the grounds at the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada's (DSOSN) Sixth Annual Buddy Walk.
Properly 'staged' home entices buyers D<b>EAR GAIL:</b> We're getting ready to sell our house and are a bit concerned with all the other homes on the market. Do you have any suggestions about what we can do to make ours stand out? -- Robin K.
Boring, bare becomes black-tie beautiful Doug, Cerrene and their two young daughters live in a big, beautiful house that they built from the ground up five years ago. They have been slowly decorating, room by room, but their living and dining rooms had yet to be designed.
Working women's needs for space, comfort differ from men It's a fact -- more women are in the workplace than ever before. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 58 percent of women are employed today compared to 36 percent in 1960; while The New York Times recently reported that some 77 percent of women in the prime ages of 25 to 54 were now in the workforce.
Town offers downtown lifestyle Signature Homes' newest neighborhood, at Shadow Lane north of Alta Drive, is only minutes from the growing downtown arts district. Town is a development of single-family, three-story homes offering three distinct floor plans from 1,295 to 1,698 square feet.
Couple calls on Rolladen for security Ed and Nancy Rossol travel often. Recently, the couple addressed their concerns regarding security by installing Rolladen Rolling Shutters on their 3,800-square-foot one-story home in the northwest valley.
Mountain Falls offers affordable lifestyle The 1,050-acre master-planned golf course community of Mountain Falls is attracting home buyers with its lifestyle and affordability, according to Linda Kemper, vice president of sales and marketing.
Residents say 'cheese' in Summerlin The new year brings the fourth annual Summerlin calendar, featuring photographs taken on location within the master-planned community, with many of the shots photographed by residents.
New Traditions F urnishing a traditional home can take years of searching for the perfect piece or it can happen over years as pieces of furniture are handed down from generation to generation. Or, the home can at least look as if the furnishings have been collected over the years.
Orange you glad? Youthful shade invigorates spirits D<b>EAR DEBBIE:</b> My favorite color is orange, but I have never had the nerve to paint a room orange. My fear is that it will feel like living inside a pumpkin, which may be timely, but not a smart move for the long haul. My budget is small, but my dreams are big. I'd appreciate your vote of confidence. -- Veronique.
Mortgage rates show little change Call it a draw. A cheery employment report was balanced out by the return of Democrats to power in Washington, leaving mortgage rates pretty much unchanged this week.
Modern-day laminates more cost-effective, distinctive I've never liked "look-alikes," least of all those laminates intended to resemble wood, marble or another, more expensive material. My opinion is changing, however.
Loerwald designs in The Estates GLVAR SPEAKS Loerwald Construction is developing a one-story Tuscan-inspired estate home at the Estates at Southern Highlands, a neighborhood within the Southern Highlands master-planned community.
Richmond's Chatham Hill approaches closeout Richmond American's Chatham Hills neighborhood, located in the northwestern Las Vegas Valley, has 11 homes remaining for purchase, according to the builder.
KB Home's Silver Hills features design variety Located in the Mountain's Edge master-planned community in the valley's southwest, KB Home's Silver Hills neighborhood features one- and two-story homes ranging from 2,117 to 3,027 square feet.
Monarch Ridge offers Old World Monica and Mikki Maini said Old World architectural design within a private-estate development is what attracted them to Stratton Group's new Monarch Ridge Estates, a collection of customized homes on one-acre lots.
Ohioans move to Aliante When Joe and Robin Coladangelo relocated to Southern Nevada from Ohio, they said they wanted to find a nice home in a master-planned community. "We looked at various homes and communities in Southern Nevada for seven years before moving here permanently," Joe said.
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Pulte Homes prepares Pavona in Aliante Pulte Homes' Pavona neighborhood located in the Aliante master-planned community in North Las Vegas reports there are 15 homes available with incentives for those who purchase before the end of the year.
Summerlin has 7,500 more acres to develop According to Kevin Orrock, top division executive of The Howard Hughes Corp., an affiliate of General Growth Properties and developer of Summerlin, the community still has nearly 7,500 of its 22,500 acres left to develop with completion scheduled for 2020.
Holiday closings bring buyers to Monterey condos Regional sales manager Marianne Pepe said there's still plenty of time for condominium buyers to purchase at Monterey at the Las Vegas Country Club and be settled by the holidays. The condominium neighborhood is located near the Strip in Las Vegas' original golf course development
Pardee wins charity award When Pardee Homes won the 2006 Hearthstone Humanitarian Award in recognition for Outstanding Philanthropy by a Homebuilding Company, it became the first company to do so, as previous awards have gone to individuals.
Political heroes often adorned household goods Politicians were heroes in the 18th and 19th centuries, and their pictures often were found decorating household goods such as fabrics for quilts or curtains, dishes, figurines, sculptures, even furniture and glassware.
Tuscan Cliffs homes feature social options The semi-custom homes of Tuscan Cliffs within the golf course community of Southern Highlands are designed for even the largest social gatherings, according to sales agent Mike Goeth. From wine cellars to wet bars, to common spaces built around decorative features and food preparation areas, the homes within the guard-gated neighborhood are built for luxury-inspired hospitality.
Kingwood Crossing opens William Lyon Homes' Plan Two at Kingwood Crossing is a favorite among single-story home buyers, according to sales agent Victor David. Buyers can take advantage of immediate move-ins on the Plan Two floor plan within the Summerlin Vistas Village and save $20,000, when using the builder's preferred lender.
Mountain's Edge lassos home builders Mountain's Edge continues to see the opening of new neighborhoods and model homes, as well as the community's first park and recreational amenities available for residents of the 3,500-acre community.
Meritage Homes hosts ghost-filled celebration Meritage Homes treated residents at Yellowstone at Mountain's Edge to a Halloween celebration complete with a costume parade, pumpkin coloring contest and Trick or Treat Street at the models. Nearly 400 youth participated in the community event held on Oct. 29, according to Jeannette Murphy, vice president of marketing for the builder's Las Vegas Division.
Toll Brothers touts townhome living Toll Brothers scores a birdie with its townhomes at Fairway Hills in The Ridges, one of Summerlin's gated communities.
Rhodes constructs subdivision Residence 3008 is the largest model in the Rhodes Homes-built La Piazza neighborhood within the Tuscany Residential master plan.
