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Nov. 13, 2005

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Ex-Runnin' Rebel buys at Boca Raton
Warren Rosegreen purchased a unit at Boca Raton condominiums because of the resident-friendly environment it will encompass.

Online business lands homeowners in violation
<b>Q.</b> We were asked to attend a board of directors meeting to discuss conducting a business from our home.

Mountain's Edge builders to roll out new models
Visitors of Moun-tain's Edge will find more and more home-buying options as the master plan grows and expands, according to sales agents.

Aliante sets pace for local closings
Aliante has experienced a phenomenal year for sales and closings, and has been ranked as the top-selling master-planned community in Southern Nevada for the third consecutive quarter, according to statistics released by Home Builders Research Inc., which reported the community closed on 468 new homes during third quarter 2005. It also experienced a 50 percent increase in closings over the second quarter, when 312 sales were recorded.

Clients give praise to Help-U-Sell
Bill and Linda Edwards sold their residence through Help-U-Sell Real Estate Marketing Team, a fee-for-services agency that encourages home sellers to show their own property and conduct open houses. It was on such an occasion that the couple found a buyer for their home, which aligns a golf course.

Buying home from Centex turns into family tradition
Three members of the Arellano family -- father Jose, son Valente, and daughter Maria Almanza -- each bought their own residence in separate Centex Homes neighborhoods. It's their way of being a "really close" family, according to Almanza.

Luna floor plan proves popular at Tierra Bella
Among the floor plans available at Lennar's Tierra Bella neighborhood in Summerlin, the Luna model has emerged a favorite, according to sales agent Jackie Lopez.

Sun City Aliante hosts benefit
More than 70 people participated in last weekend's Alzheimer's Memory Walk at Del Webb's Sun City Aliante in North Las Vegas. The event raised more than $3,100 for the Alzheimer's Association of Southern Nevada.

Borgata releases third plan in phase three
Borgata, a gated condominium project in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley, has added a third floor plan with the launch of the third phase.

Pre-approval eases home purchase
Few things are more embarrassing or frustrating than picking out something to buy, taking it to the cashier, then lacking the money or credit to pay for it. It's even worse when that something is a home.

Residences condos near sellout
The three 40-story towers at the Residences at MGM Grand condominium hotel are all nearly sold out, including all units in the first two towers and 70 percent in the third.

Coach light installation not too difficult for 'wannabe' electrician
<b>DEAR MIKE:</b> I would like to replace my coach lights on either side of my garage, but I haven't done this type of project before. How do I do it? -- Jenny R.

Rhodes Homes unveils models at La Luna II
Four model homes are open for viewing at La Luna II, a neighborhood within Rhodes Homes' Tuscany Residential Village community in Henderson. The models are similar to those at The Collection, a subdivision within Rhodes Ranch, according to sales manager John Means.

Pulte earns Gold Medal with Special Olympics
Pulte Homes recently became the inaugural Gold Medal Partner for Special Olympics Nevada. The builder has recently sponsored two charity events raising close to $265,000 that will go directly to the Nevada chapter of Special Olympics, a nonprofit organization.

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Marquesa condos open ownership opportunities
For home buyers looking for a favorable location in the northwestern Las Vegas Valley, Pacifica Cos. offers Marquesa, a condominium complex.

Solera opens models at Stallion Mountain
Del Webb's Solera at Stallion Mountain, an age-qualified neighborhood in the eastern Las Vegas Valley, has five models open for viewing. The Morgan, Shire, Mustang, Palomino and Clydesdale range from 1,155 to 1,716 square feet and are priced from the $220,000s to the $270,000s.

Rhodes Homes makes select units ready for move-in before year's end
Rhodes Homes is aiming to create some yuletide cheer for buyers by making homes ready for move-in before year's end, according to the builder.

Organizing keeps clutter at bay
<b>DEAR GAIL:</b> We need some help organizing our entry, where we have a glass console table. The table has become a catch-all for mail, keys and junk that gets dumped on it when someone comes in the house. I have threatened to throw the stuff away every night, but have had no luck. Do you have any ideas how we can keep the table clear of debris? -- Janet S.

Last homes on market at Siena
New-home sales are near an end at Siena, an age-qualified village within Summerlin.

Estate on market at MacDonald Highlands
El Mirador, a Signature Custom Homes residence, is on the market at MacDonald Highlands, an upscale hillside development in Henderson.

High-rise buyer doubles up on Turnberry's local projects
Local resident Paul Freed didn't stop at one high-rise condominium purchase. The 28-year-old Miami native purchased a residence at Turnberry Towers and Turnberry Place, two high-rise residential developments by Turnberry Associates. Turnberry Place is sold out. New homes at Turnberry Towers are still available.





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