Education gives collectors an edge

Educated collectors find bargains. The more you know, the more likely you are to find a “sleeper” at a house sale or auction. And it is also important to handle a piece to judge weight, texture and quality.

Grandma’s teatime look replaced by golf nuts’ tee time

Carroll and Paul are self-proclaimed golf nuts. The couple work hard all day at their high-tech jobs, so when they have time off they like to relax on the links. Ten years ago, they bought a traditional home on a wooded lot that is very close to their favorite golf and country club, and guests are always coming by to play a round or two with the couple — or just hang out and watch (more) golf on television.

WAVE OF THE FUTURE

It’s not very often that you can take two opposites, blend them together and get something even better than either of the originals. But that’s exactly what you’ll discover at the New American Home.

Terra Bella offers age-qualified condos

Terra Bella, an age-qualified adult condominium complex in Henderson’s Anthem, is drawing home shoppers with its amenities, designs and prices, said sales agent George Trummeter.

Horton to hold ‘short’ sale

D.R. Horton of Las Vegas has gone Hollywood with its new Builder Short Sale promotion, featuring the 2-foot, 8-inch actor Verne Troyer. The 40 year old is famous for his portrayal of Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films.

Pulte builds green in Summerlin

Villa Trieste by Pulte Homes has opened its “green” homes in Summerlin.

Vetoed bill affecting HOAs could survive

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second column of a two-part series on a proposed bill, which could affect state homeowners associations.

Resale Homes Report

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.

ON TV/RADIO

BASKETBALL

Bengals rally, overcome Bell’s 48 points

Christin Figgins didn’t do much to draw attention for four quarters. In overtime, Bonanza’s senior point guard was nearly impossible to miss.

In Brief

GOLF

Rebels set to host QB, WR for recruiting visits

Its football recruiting class nearly finalized, UNLV will have a mostly quiet weekend with only two prospects visiting, including one who has committed.

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

Upsets prompt unlikely quartet

It’s safe to say none of the experts predicted this. After 41/2 months of football, all of the Super Bowl favorites have fallen, and the NFL has a most unlikely final four.

Local aliens to invade Wrigley

Hockey players took over Wrigley Field last month for an outdoor NHL game, and this summer aliens will invade the venerable park.

Wranglers fall

The Stockton Thunder scored four goals in the first 10 minutes and coasted past the Wranglers 7-2 Friday in an ECHL game in Stockton, Calif.

Lax Rebels rankle Kruger

It has been two weeks since UNLV won a basketball game, and senior forward Joe Darger needs no reminder.

Leaders haven’t emerged for UNLV

You can find their names and statistics inside the UNLV basketball media guide, but numbers aren’t what set them apart. An edge did. A rare quality.

Firing stuns Cheyenne coach

Cheyenne High School football players and parents are seeking an explanation for the firing of head coach Charles Anthony after five seasons.

In Brief

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