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Summerlin to boost trail system
As Summerlin evolves, so does its trail system. Currently, there are more than 120 miles of trails within the master-planned community.

WIN opens office in Henderson
Andrew Lynam has been named a franchise partner at World Inspection Network, a nationwide franchise of home inspection companies. Lynam oversees operations in the firm's newest office in Southern Nevada, World Inspection Network-Green Valley in Henderson. It is the company's fifth office in the Las Vegas Valley.

Summerlin community facilities cater to seniors' needs
The myriad needs of senior citizens, from independent to assisted living, are addressed at three facilities located within the Summerlin master-planned community.

Aliante welcomes first school
The Theron H. and Naomi D. Goynes Elementary School -- the first to open within Aliante, a master-planned community in North Las Vegas -- welcomed its first pupils last month. About 800 youngsters are enrolled in grades K-5.

First-time buyers confident with KB
As a law enforcement officer, Zachary Johnson deals with challenges every day. But, he said there were no challenges when he and his girlfriend, Leslie Tucker, decided to buy a home at KB Home's Horizon Heights neighborhood in Henderson.

No one wants to serve on board
<b>Q.</b> What happens when no one wants to be on the board of directors? We had an election in March and no one applied. We have one director who has served two years and she wants off. I have served for more than four years and will not run again.

Couple praise Help-U-Sell
Johnna and Ryan Furnish, who sold their 1,420-square-foot residence through Help-U-Sell Prestige Realty, said they felt the fee-for-services agency provided more leeway for negotiations in the sale of their home.

Model gives Turnberry buyers sneak peek
Buyers at Turnberry Towers can see what their luxury condominiums will look like by visiting its sales office.

Exec: C2 Lofts matches buyer profile
C2 Lofts' location in Summerlin is ideal, according to Douglas Crook, managing director for the development.

Rhodes Homes' designer brings new trends to Tuscany models
Rhodes Homes' vice president of interior and architectural design Glynda Rhodes said the recent furniture manufacturers' exhibit in Las Vegas allowed to developer to introduce new trends among furnishings in the models of its homes at Tuscany Residential Village in Henderson.

Lennar plan allows family 'room to roam'
With two active sons, Fred and Donna Kober knew they needed a home with "room to roam." After moving to Las Vegas from Pennsylvania, they found exactly what they wanted at Lennar's Sterling Glen neighborhood in the northwestern valley.

Family finds needed space at The Collection
Longtime Rhodes Ranch resident Mark Miller was pleased that he and his family got the extra room they needed when they moved from the community's Links at the Lakes neighborhood to a new home at The Collection.

Centex's new-home giveaway contest continues
One opportunity remains to be named a finalist in Centex Homes' new-home giveaway contest. The last of four finalists will be selected Oct. 1.

Ryland to open 11 neighborhoods
Ryland Homes plans to introduce 11 new neighborhoods encompassing more than 1,000 homes in the coming months, according to Dana Rogers, vice president of sales and marketing.

Under-sink floorboard replacement requires light carpentry work
<b>DEAR MIKE:</b> Some time ago, I apparently had a leak under my kitchen sink. The leak was fixed but I am left with the cabinet floorboard, which looks gross the way it is warped. I would like to replace it, and I need to know how to do it. -- Saul A.

Layered art gallery 'lowers' ceiling
<b>DEAR GAIL:</b> We're stumped. The living room in our new house has a very tall wall that goes up to the second story and then continues over the loft. Then, right next to the living room is the dining area, where the ceiling drops to 9 feet. We have no idea what to do about all that wall space and how to make the dining room not look so odd. Plus, the old sofa from our apartment has to go, as it looks like doll furniture in there. -- Roger and Diane V.

The Onyx announces exclusive sales event
San Diego-based developer Crestone Cos. and Royalty Realty Las Vegas will host an exclusive sales event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Stirling Club at Turnberry Place. The purpose is to showcase The Onyx, a mid-rise condominium development to be built at Duke Ellington Way and Reno Avenue, just east of the Strip.





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