Month: February 2009

Local home builder Amstar Homes has listed single-family homes starting in the $150,000s.

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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

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 ….

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

Respite care is being offered at the Cottages of Green Valley for all levels of care including Alzheimer’s residents.

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.