The housing market remains in flux for buyers

Recent good news about the housing market has many homebuyers wondering whether now is a good time to buy. For example, home sales activity increased 9.4 percent nationally in September, a 26 percent increase from a low point in January, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Tuscan Cliffs showcases 3 model homes ready for move in before the holidays

Tuscan Cliffs by Pacific Southwest Development is offering three fully furnished and upgraded model homes at thousands off its original prices for move-in before the holidays, according to Rob Evon, sales manager at the custom-designed estate collection.

American West debuts plan

American West’s Fairmont at Highlands Ranch has reopened with new prices and a new floor plan.

Pardee offers incentives

According to Rob Tuvell, regional sales director for Pardee Homes, Pardee Homes is offering savings on select homes at Ashwood in Nevada Trails in the southwestern valley and Horizon in Eldorado Highlands in North Las Vegas.

Summerlin offers 15 retail centers

More than 1.8 million square feet of retail space in the master-planned community of Summerlin offers residents diverse and convenient holiday shopping options in their own backyard, according to Julie Cleaver, vice president of design and planning for The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of Summerlin.

Unflinching Peek targets summit

Josh Peek seems to be one of those cowboys who believes that timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance. He’s big on faith, on a higher being guiding our destiny.

Johnson, Young should help Titans run with Colts

What has changed to trigger the Tennessee Titans’ turnaround is obvious. Running back Chris Johnson has been a constant, however, producing highlights even during the team’s lowest moments.

Longhorns should score plenty, cover

It seems to be a trendy pick in many circles to take Nebraska as a 14-point underdog in today’s Big 12 championship tilt against third-ranked Texas.

Olekaibe scores 50 to power Cimarron-Memorial

Kevin Olekaibe and his Cimarron-Memorial basketball teammates were looking to make a statement Friday night after dropping their season opener the previous night.

IN BRIEF

BASEBALL

Women in NBA? Stern won’t say no

There is being politically correct, and then there is, well, being just plain silly. NBA commissioner David Stern should know the difference.

ON TV/RADIO

BASKETBALL

Arizona AD is UNLV candidate

Arizona athletic director Jim Livengood is in Las Vegas to interview for UNLV’s vacant AD position, several sources said Friday.

Brothers’ rivalry spurs success in saddle bronc

Cody DeMoss is called “Hot Sauce” and Heith DeMoss is nicknamed “Danger.” The brothers from Heflin, La., also are known as two of the best saddle bronc riders in the world.

HORSE RACING

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

David (Del Sol) braces for Goliath (Gorman)

I remember the 100-degree days in August (barely), running from practice to practice and trying to figure out who’d be good in football this season.

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