Transportation chief says ‘cash for clunkers’ will stop unless Senate acts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration will suspend the “cash for clunkers” program unless the Senate provides $2 billion more for the popular car incentive plan, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said today.

He said he expected the current $1 billion pool to be exhausted tonight. The House approved an additional $2 billion on Friday and the administration is pressing the Senate to go along before its summer vacation begins at week’s end.

Rhodes Homes collection ‘tees’ off

Homebuyers have the opportunity to buy in the Fairways Collection by Rhodes Ranch. Additional sites are available and a new home be completed in less than four months.

HOA boards and management responsible for accurate financial reporting

Q: I really enjoyed reading your “Last-minute changes” article in the Review-Journal. While the Legislature loaded up on having property managers disclose financial and other relationships, how about having them fix some of the PM/homeowners association financial reporting and compliance issues?

Be prepared for complaints when selling

When the for-sale sign goes up, it’s not uncommon for a neighbor to come forth with a complaint — perhaps about an issue that has never been mentioned to the seller before.

Lennar incentives for August begin today

While some people keep waiting for the perfect time to buy a home, first-time homebuyer Aaron Jenkins recently moved into his four-bedroom two-story home at Lennar’s Walnut Grove neighborhood in Las Vegas. According to Jenkings, he wanted to take advantage of some of the lowest interest rates in Lennar’s 55-year history.

Las Vegas Business Press honors Nevada Energy Star Partners

Nevada Energy Star Partners, a voluntary coalition of Southern Nevada homebuilders, developers, retailers, mortgage providers, energy consultants and local utilities promoting energy conservation, has won a Green award from the Las Vegas Business Press in the Resources category. The award was presented to Nevada Energy Star Partners President Annette Bubak during a ceremony held at the Springs Preserve July 24.

Monterey condos to be auctioned

Real Estate Disposition Corp., a national real estate auction firm, will auction 45 condominium homes located at Monterey in the Las Vegas Country Club Aug. 16 at Palace Station Hotel and Casino, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with the auction starting at 11 a.m.

American West offers design choices at four neighborhoods

Homebuyers have more than 20 home design choices at the four American West Highlands Ranch neighborhoods. Located in the southwestern valley adjacent to the Southern Highlands master plan, the variety of designs at Lexington, Newcastle, Windsor and Kensington are created to fit the needs of homebuyers.

IN BRIEF

BASKETBALL

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT DEL MAR

Tito Ortiz returns to UFC stage

The Ultimate Fighting Championship hosted a conference call Friday morning to announce several items of note, including the signing of a major free-agent mixed martial artist.

51s overpower Beavers for fifth straight victory

Travis Snider hit four of the 51s’ eight doubles and drove in five runs Friday, and Adrian Martin shined in his second Triple-A start to power Las Vegas to a 14-1 Pacific Coast League victory over the Portland Beavers in Portland, Ore.

ON TV/RADIO

BASEBALL

Pac-10 on campaign trail

Larry Scott lived in Southeastern Conference territory when he ran the Women’s Tennis Association, so he watched SEC football coaches talk each season about the difficulty of making it through the league unscathed.

Most Southern Nevada dealers say program no ‘clunker’

After being diagnosed for repairs and more money, the government’s wildly popular “clunkers” program crept back out onto the open road Friday. And Southern Nevada new car sales associates expect another wave of customers if Congress allocates $2 billion to continue the program.

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