To be a truly successful interior designer, a person has to know more than just how to select matching lamps. He or she has to know how to operate a business.
DEAR DESIGNER: I have two lighting problems. I want to light a picture in my living room and my dining room chandelier is not centered over my table. How do I accomplish these two tasks and what type of contractor do I call? — Suzanne.
Problems involving floods, lack of power and failing levees are not new. Holland has faced all of them for centuries.
Being on a reality television show is about as far-removed from reality as one can get. In fact, it is more of a surreal experience, said Teresa Keegan, who is appearing on this season’s “Top Design” reality competition on Bravo.
As Gail Line starts a new chapter in her life as a resident of Mountain Falls, the longtime Michigan resident is feeling inspired to enjoy retirement at the golf-course community in Pahrump.
Rhodes Homes has created an Old-World, Tuscany feel at its Tuscany Residential Village in Henderson. The community is just minutes from Lake Mead and shopping and dining centers.
Outside is the new in at Tuscan Cliffs in Southern Highlands. The collection of semi-custom luxury homes has set the standard for indoor-outdoor living with its signature New Millennium Custom Home designs. The homes feature front, interior and rear courtyards. “Each home at Tuscan Cliffs is designed to reflect the personality and style of its owners,” said Sales Manager Rob Evon. “Our use of courtyards enhances the level of seclusion for those who value privacy in their homes. They are also very versatile and can be used in many ways.”
Pardee Homes was among the first home builders to open within the master-planned Mountain’s Edge community with its Montelano neighborhood in late 2004. Today Pardee continues as a trailblazer at Mountain’s Edge, where the builder recently opened its sixth new home neighborhood.
Lennar is inviting all prospective homebuyers to “Live the American Dream” Sept. 20 and 21 at their premiere Great American Dream Home Sale, where buyers can take advantage of dream pricing, dream financing through Universal American Mortgage Co. and dream inventory, including 23 special showcase homes with upgraded landscaping and designer interior finishes.
Q: My association has sent a letter assessing a $3,000 payment for siding that they are going to replace in four to five years. Homeowners can pay the assessment in full, pay in quarterly payments or monthly payments. I selected the monthly payments of $50 per month. When my neighbor sold his condominium, he had to pay the $3,000 or he couldn’t sell. I can’t see why we should have to pay for something that they are going to do four to five years from now if we are planning not to continue living at this community. You will note that on my resale certificate the association is not anticipating a special assessment.
The public is invited to attend the Toll Brothers New Home Expo, a two-day showcase of homes, Sept. 27 and 28 at Traccia in Summerlin and at Toll Brothers at Inspirada. Light refreshments will be served.
Q: I have spoken to three different brokers about buying a foreclosure. Every one tried talking me out of it and didn’t want to help with whatever questions I had about the process. A friend of mine then told me that agents don’t make much by selling foreclosures. If that’s true, then how can I find someone that wants to help? — J.
Q: I hear some of the most popular programs that help people put a down payment on their home are about to go away. Can you tell me more about that and let me know if anything is being done about this? — Susan S., Las Vegas
At Hidden Canyon Estates in northwestern Las Vegas, Toll Brothers is honoring military personnel with a $10,000 incentive.
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.
La Strada dell’Arte and Celebration of the Arts has joined for the sixth consecutive year to create the 2008 Summerlin Art Festival Sept. 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Summerlin Centre Community Park.
On Sept. 13, Nature Discovery Park in Aliante, a North Las Vegas master-planned community, served as the venue for the first Annual Family Fun Day/Fundraising Picnic for Medtyme Emergency Medical Relief Association. Visitors spent the day enjoying refreshments and entertainment, while becoming familiarized with the nonprofit organization’s devotion to supporting individuals who are in need of medical assistance, but do not have the necessary health care insurance or resources.
Eight years ago, only about 15 percent of homes sold in Las Vegas were built to Energy Star specifications. Today, due to the concerted efforts of Nevada Energy Star partners, consumer awareness of Energy Star in Southern Nevada is more than 90 percent and more than 67 percent of all new homes are built to meet or exceed Energy Star standards.
For many college teams, the nonconference schedule is otherwise known as the woodshed season. It’s about lining up weak opponents and pounding them into submission.
Think of it this way: Scott Speed used to be a passenger in a rocket, taking a seat and knowing he had no control over how the powerful piece of machinery under his feet would react after launch.
A battle of undefeated teams, sharing the No. 1 ranking in the latest coaches’ poll.
His team never trailed on its way to winning its Class 2A Southern League opener Friday.
Basic coach Jeff Cahill sent his players onto the field Friday at Coronado anticipating a game that might be decided in the final minute.
When UNLV tailback Frank Summers decided to mentally move past last Saturday’s big victory at Arizona State, he plowed forward as if a Utah linebacker stood in his way.
As time ran out, Liberty’s players, coaches and fans stormed the football field at Silverado High School to celebrate the biggest win in school history.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling already underwent career-threatening shoulder surgery. But he also might want to get his eyes checked.
As long as he stays healthy, rookie running back Darren McFadden will be one good reason to watch the Oakland Raiders.
Todd Bodine started racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with a victory in Daytona Beach, Fla. — the prestigious season opener — but hasn’t won since.