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Nov. 19, 2005

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Astrologer finds special meaning in house number
<b>WASHINGTON</b> -- People have been studying numerology for more than 2,500 years. Normally, they explore the relationship of numbers to names and dates to determine their paths and destiny, learn what challenges they may have to overcome, explore their special talents, or discover what innate abilities dwell within.

Bel Etage home sales add up
US Home reports brisk sales at its Bel Etage neighborhood within the Aliante master-planned community in North Las Vegas.

Sun City Anthem club holds relief revue
Sun City Anthem's Performing Arts Club exemplifies the vibrant and generous spirit of the age-qualified community by Del Webb, located within the Anthem master plan in Henderson.

Hurricane spurs family's move to Canyon Springs
When Hurricane Ivan threatened the Gulf Coast in 2004, Richard and Mary Ann Emerson dutifully evacuated their St. Bernard's Parish, La. home.

Borgata provides four condo floor plans
Borgata, a gated condominium complex in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley, features four floor plans priced from the mid-$100,000s.

Pardee expands LivingSmart program within Vista Verde
Pardee Homes' newly opened Alvarado and Madera mark the next generation of the builder's LivingSmart program in Vista Verde, a community in the northwestern Las Vegas Valley. The program offers environmentally sensitive features and options such as fluorescent lighting, tankless water heaters, low-VOC paint and central vacuum systems.

Pulte subdivisions provide flexibility
Pulte Homes' Amber Ridge, Laurel Hills, Palm Terrace and Palm Hills neighborhoods in Henderson offer multiple choices for home shoppers.

Stoneridge opens near mountain
Lennar's Stoneridge neigh-borhood, located in the foothills of Lone Mountain in the northwestern Las Vegas Valley, offers four two-story models.

Pardee opens Autumn Ridge in Aliante
New homes are available in Pardee Homes' Springdale and Autumn Ridge neighborhoods within the Aliante community in North Las Vegas.

Richmond draws first-time buyers
Cole and Christi Cazin knew they had found their home when they discovered Falcon Pointe in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley. In fact, it prompted them to move up their wedding date.

Spring move-ins await at Centex's Ardiente
Construction activity remains brisk at Ardiente, an age-qualified neighborhood in North Las Vegas, according to Don Kazmierzak, an executive at Centex Homes.

Warmington reveals Provence in southwestern Las Vegas Valley
Warmington Homes Nevada celebrates today's grand opening of the model homes at its newest neighborhood, Provence, located in southwestern Las Vegas Valley.

THE HOUSING SCENE Horizon Heights placed on higher site
KB Home's Horizon Heights neighborhood is located at an elevation of about 2,500 feet near Black Mountain in Henderson.

Tuscany Residential Village debuts Mazzini homes
Rhodes Homes recently began sales at Mazzini, a new neighborhood in the Tuscany Residential Village in Henderson.

Toll Bros. sets sights on luxury resort
Sailing on a private lake, fine dining, destination hotels, chic shops and world-class spas are some of the amenities available to residents of Vita Bella, a townhome development at Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson.

Meritage extends buyer incentives at Turtle Rock
A $10,000 buyer incentive is available for the handful of homes remaining for sale at Turtle Rock, a Meritage Homes neighborhood in northwest Las Vegas.

Refinancing still sensible for someMORTGAGE Q. & A.
<b>Q.</b> I bought my house almost six years ago and I am paying 8.5 percent. Due to financial problems I haven't been able to refinance until now, although I have always made my payments on time. Is it still a good idea to refinance after all this time, even though rates have gone up a little?

Richmond gallery acts as one-stop shop
Richmond American Homes offers one-stop shopping at its Home Gallery in Las Vegas. Home shoppers can research the builder's 50-plus new neighborhoods with an on-site sales specialist, while home buyers can discuss financing options with a mortgage counselor and select options and upgrades with the assistance of an interior designer.

Eminent domain ruling elicits anger from property owners
The controversy about a government's power to take title to property owned by a private citizen and hand it over to commercial developers seems to be heating up.

Traveler settles down at Boca Raton
Janet Darwin was not necessarily looking for a new home earlier this year when her son told her about Boca Raton Condominiums, a $400 million development south of the Strip. The retired school teacher had just moved to Las Vegas in December 2004 to be closer to her grandson. Spending years as a Navy wife and traveling to many countries, Darwin was ready to stay in her current home for awhile.

Interest list forms for Wind River
An interest list is under way for Wind River Estates, a single-story neighborhood in Henderson by Beazer Homes.

Pardee issues new release at Acacia
Pardee Homes has scheduled a new-phase release today at its Acacia neighborhood in the Nevada Trails community in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.

Remodeling requires review of insurance
Home remodels are a smart move -- they help keep a house up-to-date and comfortable, while further increasing the value of the home and property. Once the remodel is completed, though, don't just sit back and admire the work. It's time to contact an insurance agent and increase the amount of coverage on the home.

Cashouts hit record high levelsTHE NATION'S HOUSING
<b>WASHINGTON</b> -- It's an eyeball-grabbing number for anyone interested in real estate: Nearly three out of four homeowners who refinanced through Freddie Mac between July and October "cashed out," walking away with what was often thousands of dollars of tax-free money.

Siena offers holiday move-ins
The remaining handful of new homes at the Siena age-qualified village are finished and ready for move-ins, according to sales executive Jimmy Jones.

Black Hawk units up for holiday move-ins
Pageantry's Black Hawk, a gated complex in North Las Vegas, has one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums that can be ready for holiday move-ins, according to the builder.

Geyser Peak entices with incentives
Geyser Peak sells itself with its selection of one- and two-story designs, according to Meritage Homes sales agent Lisa Mejia. The current $5,000 buyer incentive just adds to the allure of the neighborhood.

KB Home's Palermo


Physician purchases shutters from Rolladen
Gary La Tourette, a physician, had Rolladen Rolling Shutters installed on eight windows at his office after burglars had broken into the building several times.

Slow-mover too pricey
<b>Q.</b> How slow do you believe the market is right now? We have had our home up for sale since just after Labor Day, and only two people scheduled an appointment the first week. Is the market really that dead at this point in time? -- J. M.

Relief comes to mortgage interest rates following long, steady rise
An influx of capital into the U.S. Treasury markets and signs of controlled inflation brought buyers back to bonds. A three-day rally that saw Treasury yields, which move in the opposite direction of prices, fall to their lowest levels since late October, provided slight relief for some mortgage rates, which remain near their highest levels since June 2004.

Ryland Homes releases new phase at Montage
Ryland Homes recently released a new phase of homes at Montage at West Park in Summerlin Centre, including Residence One homes, which feature dual master suites, according to Dana Rogers, a sales executive with the builder.

C2 Lofts staff reports strong sales for first-building units
Buyer response has been "enthusiastic" for the C2 Lofts luxury property in Summerlin, as nearly 85 percent of the lofts in the first building have already been sold, according to managing director Douglas Crook. The builder released lofts in the second and final building.

Aliante toasts holiday season
The Aliante master-planned community hosts its second annual "Home Sweet Home" holiday celebration today in North Las Vegas.

Club at Aliante to give away prizes, gift cards
The Club at Aliante will raffle off gift cards to first-time registrants at the all-ages community in addition to offering incentives for select home sites.

Bella Vita reports strong sales
Bella Vita, a condominium complex in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley, is one of the fastest-selling properties in town, according to sales agent Mark Karten.

La Cresenta homes built to entertain
All four models at La Cresenta are designed for entertaining, according to a spokesman for US Home.

Religious diversity thrives in Summerlin
Thousands of Summerlin residents attend religious services over the holidays in the community's many houses of worship.

Summerlin Pupils Give Thanks






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