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Cultural Expedition

Who knew that you could get a lesson in American history while decorating your home?

Bidding wars can still happen

No one likes to overpay for a home, particularly in a soft market. Yet, even in the current beleaguered housing market, there are pockets of strength. In these areas, buyers can find themselves in competition. Multiple offers can drive the price up, but not always.

Follow-up important to Monterey builder

Most residents of Monterey at Las Vegas Country Club instantly recognize Ygo Partida of CORE Construction and his big white pickup truck.

Aliante location, design, pricing attract families serving the country

A number of Aliante homebuyers are military personnel, as well as civilian employees working at Nellis Air Force Base, according to Dan Naef, senior vice president of North Valley Enterprises LLC, developer of the North Las Vegas master-planned community.

Energy Star gives award to Concordia Homes

Concordia Homes, a member of Nevada Energy Star partners, a voluntary coalition of Southern Nevada home builders, developers, retailers, mortgage providers, energy consultants and local utilities promoting energy conservation, was recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a 2008 Energy Star Leadership in Housing Award.

Summerlin offers parks

In Summerlin, there are 22 community parks and hundreds of neighborhood parks offering a variety of recreational amenities.

Robb & Stucky to design Veer Towers studios in CityCenter

Robb & Stucky Interiors, a premier home-furnishings retailer and interior design firm, has partnered with CityCenter, a more than $9 billion, 67-acre urban resort destination under construction on the Las Vegas Strip, to furnish a select number of studios at CityCenter’s Veer Towers.

Office of the Ombudsman fills need

Among Nevada’s homeowners associations, it’s known simply as “the ombudsman.” Part of the Real Estate Division, it’s an office that fills an essential niche in modern life: helping communities govern themselves fairly and responsibly.

Tuscan Cliffs’ courtyard casitas fuse function with custom design

Many homeowners in Las Vegas find hosting guests is a necessity when living in one of the most frequently visited cities in the world. At Tuscan Cliffs, a luxury semi-custom home collection in Southern Highlands, casitas have become a new “must have” item due to their value and versatility for both residents and stargazing visitors from out of town.

Prudential to hold event

Prudential Americana Group will host an open house today and Sunday at Pyrenees in Mountain’s Edge.

Richmond American offers nine floor plans in Summerlin

Richmond American Homes is currently offering nine home floor plans in Ladera Canyon located in The Mesa village of Summerlin. Floor plans range from 1,750 to 2,800 square feet and are priced starting in the low $300,000s. To date, the home builder has sold nearly 150 homes in the neighborhood, which has proven popular with valley homebuyers given its well-designed floor plans, location and community amenities.

Newland Communities donates to charity

Through a $20,000 donation from Newland Communities, project manager and developer at Union Park in downtown Las Vegas, HomeAid Southern Nevada created a Summer Healthy Living Program to assist local nonprofit agencies in need of air conditioning repair during the hot summer months.

Coronado overcomes mistakes

Coronado opened the season Friday with a performance that could hardly be classified as a work of art.

Johnson on Fontana pole; Gordon third

FONTANA, Calif. — Aiming to build momentum heading into NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, Jimmie Johnson got off to a good start Friday, winning the pole at Auto Club Speedway.

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