House seats fetch good prices

Want to buy a House of Representatives seat? You could have in November at a Sloans & Kenyon auction in Chevy Chase, Md. But it was an old seat — or more correctly, a desk.

Dreamy blue room designed to calm

What about a blue room? After all, the White House has one. There’s something grand, majestic and yet calming about a room designed with the color blue.

Sari collection inspires basement redo

Michelle and Ruel have been extremely busy of late. A few years ago, the cosmopolitan young couple was enjoying life in their hip, downtown loft. But after the birth of their first child, the duo decided to hike up to the suburbs and buy a big house.

Rest and Recover

A good night’s rest does more for your body than just eliminate that tired feeling. It’s also therapeutic and allows your body to heal from the day’s activities. So it’s crucial that you sleep on the right surface and do whatever you can to help you fall asleep — and, more importantly, stay asleep.

Sink’s placement must be practical

Today’s kitchen is often the most technologically sophisticated part of the home. And that can be a little scary for nontechies who are planning a new or remodeled kitchen.

Sliding panels provide privacy, splash of color

During the past few months, I’ve been asked how I would solve an increasingly common dilemma. It seems that stationary bikes, treadmills, weights and other exercise equipment are intruding on the peaceful ambiance of the bedroom. I have to agree: Waking up to the sight of metal contraptions meant to make you sweat is not my idea of bliss. But with today’s smaller living spaces, what can you do?

Columnist says HOA bills should die quick death

I am taking another break this week from the regular Q&A format to discuss a homeowners association-related bill to be presented before the Legislature.

Mountain’s Edge gets into spring

Mountain’s Edge, a 3,500-acre master-planned community located in southwestern Las Vegas, will mark the arrival of spring when its homeowner’s association hosts the second annual Easter Eggstravaganza at the community’s Exploration Park. The Easter event, exclusive to residents of the community, will be held April 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pardee beefs up Web site

The Internet sales division has become an increasingly important sales tool for builders, including Pardee Homes. Pardee currently employs Carolyn Berger and Aime Sibley as online sales counselors in its Internet division. These sales professionals help guide customers in their home buying process.

Downtown Newport Lofts offers urban living

Newport Lofts is a high-rise development downtown offering 168 customizable loft-style homes measuring from 912 to more than 3,000 square feet. Immediate move-ins and myriad design options are available.

Pulte to host grand opening

Today, Pulte Homes is unveiling brand-new, professionally furnished and decorated model homes at the grand opening celebration of Arden Park, a new single-family neighborhood located on the western side of the valley off Durango Drive and Edna Avenue, just south of Sahara Avenue.

GLVAR president advises reader to buy, not rent

: I am thinking about renting one of the many unsold condos in my area. To me, the rent they are asking is still on the high side, considering how many units remain. Is it acceptable to bargain? If so, what is a good rule of thumb to use when making an offer? Also, are there other things I could offer to bring down the price — for example, paying a number of months of rent in advance, having some sort of stipulation in the lease so they can sell the unit, etc.? This is uncharted territory for me! Thanks. — Sarah M., Las Vegas

Lennar to hold April sales event valleywide

Lennar will hold its BIG Spring Break sales event throughout this month. The home builder will offer reduced home prices across the valley and special financing packages through its preferred lender, Universal American Mortgage Co.

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BASKETBALL

Villanova coach grew at UNLV

On the eve of his first Final Four, Villanova coach Jay Wright reflected on his brief but invaluable experience as a UNLV assistant.

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT SANTA ANITA PARK

Unbeaten Findlay Prep in top form

NORTH BETHESDA, Md. — Findlay Prep easily cleared the first hurdle to a highly anticipated potential championship game showdown when it cruised past Mountain State Academy (W.Va.) 76-55 on Friday in a quarterfinal game of the National High School Invitational tournament at Georgetown Prep’s Hanley Center.

Indian Springs’ confidence high

Nick Vandever and three Indian Springs baseball teammates remember how it felt to win only four games in 2007.

Reutimann claims Samsung 500 pole

FORT WORTH, Texas — David Reutimann has taken Michael Waltrip Racing from a mangled mess at Texas to the front of the field.

Lawson shooting craps: No harm, no foul

If he and his North Carolina basketball coaches and teammates can get past that small but often difficult part about perception, Ty Lawson should play craps here every available second until the Tar Heels are eliminated from the Final Four or crowned its champion.

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