The general consensus, until recently, seemed to be that bigger is better. McMansions are the only way to go and the one who has the most toys at the end is the winner. But now, in light of the great paradigm shift that has occurred in our economy, many of us are re-evaluating our priorities and have come to realize that simpler can be better and that smaller isn’t such a bad thing after all. In fact, downsizing has become a very attractive way to go.
Sometimes you really can judge a book by its cover — especially when it comes to your home’s décor.
Twentieth-century art glass is attracting adventurous buyers who search for relatively unknown European pieces. Because most of this glass is unmarked or marked with a handwritten name or a paper label, it requires study.
Former Houston residents, Sandy Martinez-Fulton and her husband, Keith Fulton, said they could not be happier with the home and community they found at Del Webb’s Club at Madeira Canyon.
Dozens of home floor plans in a variety of styles, sizes and price ranges are available in five villages in Summerlin — The Canyons, The Ridges, The Vistas, The Mesa and Summerlin Centre.
Harmony Heights in Northwestern Las Vegas continues its Summer Sales Blowout this weekend with special pricing and upgrades offered to new homebuyers, according to Lorne Wilson, sales manager for Harmony Homes. Prices start at just $176,990 for three model homes that include appliances and many upgraded features.
Lennar is unveiling its latest phase of move-in ready homes today and Sunday, offering homebuyers new just-released homes with the advantage of incentives, including tax credits, low interest rates and reduced pricing.
Q: I purchased a home during the Clark County sheriff’s auction on March 3 and paid cash. On March 10, the homeowners association, through a collection agency, recorded an Homeowner Association lien on the property of about $1,024. This lien was from HOA assessments that were not paid by the previous owner. On March 16, I recorded the Trustees Deed upon Sale. When I contacted the agency and asked them to clear the lien, they told me the amount of the lien was now $1700, which included a transfer fee of $300 and additional fees. I received a letter saying I had 10 days to pay or they were going to file a Notice of Default and begin foreclosure proceedings. This would add another $300 to the lien amount. I talked to the HOA community manager, but she would do nothing to help me. I paid $1,400 to settle this matter.
Nevada Energy Star partners — a voluntary coalition of Southern Nevada homebuilders, developers, retailers, mortgage providers, energy consultants and local utilities — has launched its 2009 Energy Star campaign with the motto: “Together we save.”
Local housing statistics released by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors show home sales continuing to approach record levels as home prices reach prices not seen since the beginning of this decade.
Q: I’m interested in how many local home buyers are paying cash for homes in the Las Vegas area. I hear the number of cash buyers in Las Vegas is rising. Can you share some thoughts on why that might be happening and what it says about the local housing market? — Michael C., New York, N.Y.
Newport Lofts is offering high-rise condos in downtown Las Vegas with prices starting at $179,900.
The Fairways collection at Rhodes Ranch in southwestern Las Vegas is now offering prices on some models, starting at less than $100 per square foot.
Q: We’re interested in buying a foreclosure that is slated for auction next month. We’ve been advised to skip the auction because the lender typically wins and it’s not a great place for first-time bidders to get a good deal. As far as we can tell, the home was not up for sale before going straight to foreclosure. Have you ever heard of contacting the bank with an offer to try and get under contract and avoid an auction? We have a good idea of what is still owed on the home and would base our offer on that. — Via e-mail
Mortgage rates have soared to their highest this year. Refinancers have slammed on the brakes because of the abrupt rise, and borrowers soon might shift into adjustable-rate mortgages.
Matt Miller’s two-out, three-run double highlighted Colorado Springs’ eight-run eighth inning Friday night as the Sky Sox rallied for an 11-9 Pacific Coast League win over the 51s in Colorado Springs, Colo.
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Controversy just seems to naturally swirl around Kyle Busch. And it seems the more uproar, the more NASCAR’s bad boy enjoys it.
Dale Traber started thinking his West Coast hot streak was over midway through the U.S. Bowling Congress Senior Masters this week at the South Point.
Rich Franklin got help from an unlikely source in his preparation for today’s UFC 99 main event in Cologne, Germany.
Critics are taking shots at Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy, and not because he resembles portly porn star Ron Jeremy.
Police on Friday were still looking for the couple wanted as “persons of interest” in the death of a toddler found in a trash bin this week.
Homeless adults could be among the worst hit in the Legislature’s $125 million revenue grab that has left Clark County with an immediate budget gap, officials said Friday.
A 70-year-old woman visiting from New York is the first swine flu-related death in Clark County, the Southern Nevada Health District confirmed Friday.
An original Leonardo da Vinci painting of a topless Mona Lisa, locked away in Las Vegas and being tracked down by art collectors?
The spirit of collegiality is absent among the six judges in Las Vegas Municipal Court, the misdemeanor court for Las Vegas residents. For about 12 years, personality conflicts and opposing management styles between judges have divided the court into two factions.
