More StoriesRoutine sharpening restores lawn mower's bite <b>DEAR MIKE:</b> I was mowing my lawn recently when a neighbor came over and suggested that I sharpen the blade on my mower. Do I have to take it into a shop or is that something I can do myself? -- Harry B.
Help-U-Sell assists couple in home sale Joel and Gina Manigbas found their own buyer for a home in the southwestern valley they listed with Help-U-Sell Real Estate Marketing Team. The couple then finalized the transaction through their agent.
Free circus pitches tent at Aliante The Aliante master-planned community in North Las Vegas will host a "Big Top Celebration" Saturday, which will include free performances by the American Crown Circus.
Visitors flock to Ardiente's debut Home shoppers kept the staff busy yesterday at Centex Homes' Ardiente neighborhood in North Las Vegas, as the age-qualified community marked the first day of its grand opening celebration, according to sales manager Don Kazmierzak.
Couple drawn to Turnberry Terry and Saralee Kroll have a primary residence in Southern California, and spend their vacation time in their home at Turnberry Place, a luxury high-rise condominium development on Paradise Road in Las Vegas.
Kitchen remodeling job depends on budget, size <b>DEAR GAIL:</b> We plan to remodel our kitchen, and want to know if there are any rules as to laying it out. We want to enlarge it quite a bit, and are considering moving some of the appliances and adding an island. We hope to do a lot of the work ourselves. Any suggestions would be appreciated. -- Ron and Emily.
Interactive models enhance Montage Bringing a new dimension to the design of model homes and the home-buying experience, Ryland Homes has introduced three-dimensional architectural models of the courtyard homes at Montage at West Park in Summerlin Centre. Sales are under way for the development.
Centex Homes exec, team shape Waterfall Todd Kirk is delighted with his job as area construction manager at Centex Homes' Waterfall community and its four neighborhoods in North Las Vegas.
Seville, Bel Etage open model parks in Aliante The newest model-home complexes to open within Aliante are at Seville by Lennar and at Bel Etage by US Home. Both neighborhoods are gated and offer select homes that can be ready for move-in within 30 days.
Wagner reveals plans for Day Dawn Fusion Wagner Homes has announced plans for its Day Dawn Fusion neighborhood, where a sales trailer is expected to open within two weeks. Located at Alexander and Fort Apache roads in the northwestern valley, it offers three floor plans, highlighted by the Fusion model.
C2 Lofts allows for residents' creativity C2 Lofts will comprise two five-story buildings near the intersection of the Las Vegas Beltway and Charleston Boulevard in Summerlin. Each will have a roof garden with a fire pit, fireplace, barbecues and a lounge.
Turnberry Towers rises east of Strip Turnberry Towers is under construction on 10 acres at Paradise Road and Karen Avenue. The luxury high-rise condominium development will comprise two 45-story towers and more than 600 units.
Coldwater Ranch starts construction Construction is under way at Coldwater Ranch, and the wait has been well worth it for potential home buyers, according to Vicki Zoot, sales executive for US Home.
Father knows best with Mesa Verde Lisa Schultz took her father's advice when she set out to purchase a new home. Although she comparison-shopped several neighborhoods, she decided on Mesa Verde, an Avante Homes neighborhood.
FOR THE RECORD n Kevin Higgins of Voit Commercial Brokerage represented the CIP Hughes Center in its 36-month lease of 9,946 square feet at 1181 Grier Drive, Suite B, to Crystalix Group International for $368,447. In another transaction, Higgins represented Insight Eastern in its sale of 21,614 square feet at 6635 Eastern Ave. to Berney Properties for $2.16 million. Higgins represented A & P Buildings in its sale of 4,000 square feet located at 3457 Ringstar Road to Robert and Tamara McCalla for $500,000.
Michelin back in Summerlin The Michelin Cham-pionship at Las Vegas golf tournament will be played exclusively within Summerlin -- for the second time.
Outdoor 'rooms' extend living space of homes As homeowners turn to entertaining family and friends in an informal atmosphere, outdoor areas have become popular as extensions of the indoor living space.
Equity loan carries no fed tax liabilityHOUSE CALLS <b>Q.</b> I went through a divorce and recently moved to another area. I own rental property out of town that has been rented consistently for 10 years. I would like to refinance it and take out a home equity loan to start a new business.
