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STEELY LOOKS

When you see the furnishings offered by Twenty Gauge, there’s something comfortable and nostalgic about them. It could be the metal furnishings’ resemblance to that old high school locker or shelving that reminds you of the library in your home town.

Artists showcase their work at Neonopolis

Finding art that fits your home’s décor while projecting your personality can be a time consuming job. But, we have a new resource here in Las Vegas that could make that easier, if not down right fun.

Rhodes offers diverse plans

Local developer Rhodes Homes offers dozens of floor plans in well-planned communities and neighborhoods from Henderson to southwestern Las Vegas, starting as low as $80 per square foot.

Developers of condominiums are renting instead of selling

Q: I heard recently that some local condo complexes, including some high-rises, are starting to rent their units instead of selling them. Is this true? If so, what do you think about this? — Mark S., Las Vegas

New federal law to affect local pools and spas

Q: At our HOA (homeowners association) meeting Jan. 15, it was casually mentioned That the pool gates were chained shut, because the pool and hot tub drains needed to be replaced. In accordance with a bill regarding the hazard of swimmers getting their hair caught in the drains. Could you please give me the number of the bill regarding this issue ….

Sales agents at Monterey help build the golf course community

When home shoppers first visit the sales office of Monterey at Las Vegas Country Club, they are meeting a soon-to-be friend. Sales agents Nancy Green and Amy Tabor enjoy getting to know residents and fostering friendships that continue at the golf course condominium community.

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.

Centex Centers On Sale, Promotion Planned For Neighborhoods

Ardiente in North Las Vegas features homes with two to four bedrooms and two to three baths. Prices start in the $170,000s. The neighborhood’s builder, Centex, has announced its Centexclusive Gold Key Sale at four neighborhoods throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The three-weekend event will offer customers savings and incentives on some move-in-ready homes, according to Ryan Breen, division president for Centex Homes in Las Vegas. The sale is being offered at Berkshire Estates, Stonebrook, Mesa Verde and Ardiente where homes range in price from the low $120,000s to the $280,000s. For more information, visit CentexGoldKey.com. This offer is valid on contracts that are accepted between Feb. 7 and March 31. Price reduction is based on the home’s total sales price, including costs of options, upgrades and lot premiums, Breen said.

Pardee to open Solamar homes

Pardee Homes is offering large homes with big yards at Solamar, a new neighborhood opening this weekend at Vista Verde in northwestern Las Vegas.

Summerlin Sam Runs Court

Summerlin Sam joined 14 other valley mascots in the Jan. 24 UNLV Kid’s Day at the Thomas & Mack Center. Sam, a jackrabbit mascot for Summerlin, and friends greeted children before a game at a special event that included bounce houses, music, face painting and balloon artists. The day concluded with the Mountain West Conference match-up between the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels and the Utah Utes. During half-time, the mascots took to the court for a mascot-only basketball game.

Warmington offers incentives to buy in four local neighborhoods

Today’s market has created many home buying opportunities. While there are plenty of bargains when considering resale homes, there is nothing quite like a new home. Its newness, the peace of mind that comes with having a residential warranty and customer service, brand new flooring, paint and appliances, along with a location near retail centers and conveniences adds to the incentive to consider purchasing a new home.

Street of Dreams event about to come true

For the third consecutive time, the luxury development of MacDonald Highlands will host the Street of Dreams event in the spring of 2011, showcasing custom home designs.

Lennar to celebrate 55th anniversary with event

Lennar, one of the nation’s largest home builders, is continuing to celebrate its 55th anniversary with the Extreme Savings Sales Event that kicks off today.

In search of mob money

A few lamebrains still insist the mob museum planned for downtown Las Vegas could be an appropriate recipient of some federal “stimulus” funds.

Troubled Stations seeks tribal casino

While Station Casinos plans to file for bankruptcy in March, a joint venture of the casino company plans to seek financing and break ground within weeks on a $200 million American Indian casino in Michigan.

In Brief

Updated agreement will keep Oasis running

PUC gives inspectors OK to seek legal action

The Nevada Public Utilities Commission approved a motion Friday that gives field inspectors the authority to seek immediate legal action to shut down excavation or demolition sites for health and safety violations.

Job losses increase in January

WASHINGTON — The nation lost nearly 600,000 jobs last month, the worst showing in a third of a century, as a vicious cycle of cutbacks by consumers forced ever more layoffs by beleaguered employers. The unemployment rate catapulted to 7.6 percent, the highest in 16 years, and seems headed for double digits.

Utility’s hopes for coal-fired plant may be fading

When the Bureau of Land Management holds a public meeting Tuesday in Las Vegas, environmentalists are expected to lambaste a BLM draft study on the $5 billion Ely Energy Center, a 1,500-megawatt coal-fired power plant planned near the eastern Nevada city.

Mountain road perilous for Rebels

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — One month into a mysterious Mountain West Conference season, New Mexico coach Steve Alford insists not much has changed.

In Brief

BOXING

Pins key first-day surge by Spartans

Six consecutive pins by Cimarron-Memorial wrestlers in the quarterfinal round powered the Spartans to the lead on the first day of the Sunset Region wrestling championships on Friday at Bonanza.

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