D.R. Horton launches Single Story Super Sale event in new communities

D.R. Horton’s Las Vegas division will begin its “Single Story” sales event through the weekend of Aug. 16 to 17. Currently modeling more than 30 ranch-style floor plans, the sale will take place valley-wide across the builder’s 24 Las Vegas neighborhoods.

EXISTING HOMES SOLD: JULY 24-29

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the home buyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure.

Pardee Homes grand opens Montclaire

Pardee Homes celebrated the opening of its newest neighborhood — Montclaire – in the eastern portion of the Las Vegas Valley, with more than 200 guests touring six floor plans during the weekend event.

Pulte Homes unveils Azure Canyon today

Pulte Homes is unveiling three brand new model homes today at the builder’s Azure Canyon neighborhood, within the Mountain’s Edge master -planned community.

Mountain’s Edge to host Cactus Cup race

The active outdoor lifestyle at Mountain’s Edge is about to become even more evident when the master-planned community plays host to the 2008 Mountain’s Edge Cactus Cup, a three-day mountain bike stage race and festival, Sept. 19-21.

Resale Homes Report

Q: “As a homeowner who may be looking to move into a larger house one day soon, I’m wondering how this new housing bill just passed by Congress might help me?” — Dawn C., Henderson

Aliante’s Discovery Park continues its popularity

As the summer months continue, the Aliante master planned community’s 20-acre Nature Discovery Park continues to be a popular gathering place for area residents seeking some relief from the heat, according to Dan Naef, senior vice president of North Valley Enterprises LLC, the developer.

Young residents enjoy summer activities in Summerlin

Dozens of events, classes and camps are planned every summer exclusively for Summerlin residents. The 2008 summer line-up includes nearly a dozen youth camps, more than 100 classes and five major events — all coordinated by The Summerlin Council, the nonprofit arm of the Summerlin Community Association dedicated to the social, cultural and recreational enrichment of residents.

Rarely does a home purchase not include land the structure is located on

Q: In a recent column you replied to a question: “Can someone sell a house without the land? Do they have to mention they also are selling the land?” You said: “When you buy real estate, what you buy is land. Anything permanently attached — like a house — comes with it. Deeds that transfer ownership seldom mention buildings anyhow.”

Nevada Energy Star partners launch into national high-rise program

Nevada Energy Star partners, a voluntary coalition of Southern Nevada home builders, developers, retailers, mortgage providers, energy consultants and local utilities promoting energy conservation, is one of three Energy Star partnerships nationwide to be part of pilot program for high-rise development.

Settlement distribution could depend on vote

Q: My association received a major settlement in a class action lawsuit pertaining to the defective under-slab plumbing. The money was placed in a trust account earning interest.

Deadline looms for down payment assistance

Local builders are urging home buyers to purchase a home by Aug. 31 if they want to take advantage of the FHA-backed program that offers down payment assistance by the seller.

Monterey generates sales, friendships

In addition to 27 floor plan variations and resident amenities, including mature shade trees and five swimming pools within a golf course setting, Monterey at Las Vegas Country Club offers a strong feeling of community, according to Nancy Green, sales agent.

Distinctive water features distinguish Tuscan Cliffs

At Tuscan Cliffs, residents enjoy summer from the decks of their custom-designed pools and spas. Each home site in the semi-custom luxury collection offers room, along with expert advice for homeowners to build water features.

Newport Lofts hosts Miss Universe party

Beauty was prevalent on the rooftop of Newport Lofts July 13 when a new high-rise community located in downtown Las Vegas hosted a private 2008 Miss Universe VIP Viewing Party.

Rebels head north seeking identity

Today’s bus trip to Ely begins an 11-day stretch that could go a long way in determining what kind of football season UNLV will have.

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BASEBALL

Parent sues NIAA over soccer ruling

Representatives of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association will be in federal court in Las Vegas on Monday to face allegations the organization has violated Title IX by recognizing the fall as its sole girls soccer season.

Paseo Verde LL a hit in semis

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Paseo Verde Little League coach Jim Kelly teaches math at Miller Middle School in Henderson.

College Dream Team falls short

A college basketball blog called Storming the Floor unveiled its version of a Dream Team on Wednesday, comprising only college basketball players.

Basketball to draw viewers, not wagers

It has the potential to be the most-watched game in sports history, featuring Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the U.S. basketball team.

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

Flair lends hand in native Alaska

To people in the Lower 48, Alaska is a faraway place that almost seems to be a foreign country when it comes to producing football talent.

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