Sales speed along at The Collection New-home sales continue to be strong at The Collection at Rhodes Ranch, where more than half of the 1,000 residences have been sold. The neighborhood opened 18 months ago in the southwestern valley.
Fireplaces bring home 'warmth' Although fireplaces are no longer the main source of heat in homes, they remain popular -- both inside and outside -- with homeowners, according to design experts.
Pulte begins presales in south areas Pulte Homes recently began presales for four neighborhoods in the southwestern and southeastern Las Vegas Valley: Desert Crest, Laurel Hills, Palm Terrace and The Amalfi Collection at Madeira Canyon.
C2 Lofts releases units in second building Sales activity has accelerated at C2 Lofts with the recent release of additional residences at the luxury property in Summerlin, according to Douglas Crook, managing director for the developer.
Military retirees show interest in Ardiente Several military retirees attended the recent grand opening of Ardiente, an age-qualified neighborhood by Centex Homes in North Las Vegas.
Sales manager: Vizcaya condos investor friendly Vizcaya, a condominium development in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley, draws investors with the convenience of an on-site property management service, according to sales manager Bob Kent.
Company gives due to reliable bill payersTHE NATION'S HOUSING <b>WASHINGTON</b> -- Every year, many Americans experience credit problems when they fall behind on some of their bills, despite keeping up with the basics, such as the mortgage and utilities. Their national credit files either are incomplete or their credit scores are kept artificially low because their main credit-related activities go totally unreported.
Pardee exec: Mesquite a 'hidden gem' Pardee Homes' Mesquite neighborhood offers a variety of floor plans and prices within the builder's Nevada Trails community in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley.
Focus Group hosts benefit for Scouts Mountain's Edge recently hosted its first 5k run with the Scouts Character Counts race, which helped raise $20,000 for the Las Vegas Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Pooling resources with family bridges home-buying affordability gap With housing prices at record highs across much of the nation, one of the best home-buying tools just might be a friend or relative with a good income or ready cash -- as long as that the friend or relative is also someone who would make a good roommate. With today's high prices, the only choice that many people have when buying a house is to buy it with someone else.
Carlisle Place set for preview of patio homes Home shoppers can preview a new collection of three single-story detached patio homes at Carlisle Place, a development by Warmington Homes Nevada.
Tierra Bella buyers tout 'upside down' residence Gil and Christine Fuentes purchased a new home for their family at Tierra Bella, a Lennar neighborhood within The Paseo village in Summerlin. Gil Fuentes said his new home has an "upside down" design.
Coral Palms condos draw pet owners A major selling point at Coral Palms is its dog park, which is adjacent to the 1.4-acre park within the condominium complex in North Las Vegas, according to sales manager Joe LaPiana.
Richmond opens models in Henderson Richmond American Homes celebrates the grand opening of Morning Hills today in Henderson. Visitors can enjoy hot dogs and apple pie, as well as tour the new model homes. The festivities begin at 11 a.m.
US Home's VIVA event honors NLV US Home hosts its "VIVA North Las Vegas" open house this weekend at all of its new neighborhoods in the northern valley.
New-home buyer should enlist aid of property inspector from get-go <b>Q.</b> Six years ago, we purchased a 5-year-old townhome with the help of a buyer's agent. We are now thinking about moving into a single-family home. We are particularly interested in new construction in a development down the street. Should we enlist a buyer's agent for this, or is it unnecessary since price is not negotiable? I thought the seller paid the agents' commission. Also, do you recommend home inspections on new construction, or is that unnecessary? -- R.H.
Temple hosts Senna grand opening Temple recently held the grand opening of Senna, a neighborhood in North Las Vegas. The celebration last weekend included the unveiling of its model homes.
Sales near end at Palmilla About two dozen new homes remain for sale at Palmilla, a gated neighborhood of 81 homes within The Vistas village in Summerlin.
Interest rates rest at newly elevated levels, resist Treasury pressures Concerns about inflation, the sworn enemy of fixed-rate assets such as bonds, kept pressure on U.S. Treasury security yields, which move in the opposite direction of prices. Economic news -- a mixed bag at best -- didn't affect Treasuries as adversely as expected because rate hikes for the remainder of the year already have been factored into their values.
Pardee exec touts Acacia Plan Four Plan Four at the Acacia neighborhood within Pardee's Nevada Trails community is a favorite among new-home shoppers, according to sales director Ray Landry.
Final homes on market at Siena Only a handful of new homes remain for sale at Siena, a 665-acre age-qualified village within Summerlin.
Centex gives away new home at Cantura Four finalists gathered recently to find out which one of them won a new Centex home in this year's KOOL Summer of Fun Contest. They each held front-door keys, only one of which would turn the home's lock and net its owner the grand prize.
Aliante's 'Big Top' deemed big success Thousands of people attended last Saturday's "Big Top Celebration" at the Aliante community in North Las Vegas. The free event included performances by members of the American Crown Circus and included acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, balancers and clowns who delighted the crowds. The venue was Nature Discovery Park.
Couple touts amenities at Sun City Aliante Realtors Jim and Sandy Croteau enjoy an active lifestyle at Sun City Aliante in North Las Vegas, participating in the numerous recreational pastimes the Del Webb community has to offer.
Pardee remains active in NLV Pardee Homes has seven neighborhoods in development in North Las Vegas, where the builder offers a range of one- and two-story floor plans.
Monterey at LVCC appeals to Californians Southern Californians often stop at Monterey at Las Vegas Country Club to shop for condominiums, according to Debi Smith, regional account manager for The Ryness Co. in Las Vegas.
Simplifying purchase comes easy at Del Webb's Solera at Anthem Solera at Anthem provides home buyers with an easy and maintenance-free lifestyle at Del Webb's 385-acre age-qualified community located just south of Sun City Anthem within the Anthem master plan in Henderson.
Meritage impresses at Geyser Peak site Meritage Homes includes numerous upscale features in its residences at Geyser Peak, according to marketing executive Jeannette Murphy.
