Senate Democrats gave up this week on enacting a vast new energy tax dubbed “cap and trade” — which had been justified as an attempt to fight “global warming,” despite the lack of any convincing evidence that thus crippling America’s energy-based economy would have changed global temperatures by a single degree.
To the editor: I recently received my property tax bill which reflects an 11 percent reduction from the previous year.
Q: With all the news lately about investigations into mortgage fraud, I was wondering what you think about this situation and who should you call if you want to report such things? — Paula S., Las Vegas
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.
Adolph Huddleston director of tennis at DragonRidge Country Club has been named the 2009 Adult League Ambassador by the United States Tennis Association — Nevada. This award recognizes the efforts of outstanding ambassadors for the promotion of adult league play in Southern Nevada.
During the summer months, homeowners in Toll Brothers’ neighborhoods such as Inspirada in Henderson and Traccia and Mirasol at Mountain’s Edge, have access a private clubhouse with community pools exclusively for Toll Brothers residents and their guests. The builder offers recreational opportunities as part of developing its neighborhoods.
Q: My company purchased a home at auction. When the deed was recorded in our name, I called and asked the management company for the ledger so we could catch up all homeowners association dues and late fees, etc. I received the ledger and paid the entire amount. I also paid a violation fee for dead trees, bushes and weeds.
According to Ryan Smith, sales manager, going green means a substantial reduction in monthly living expenses at Ardiente, an age-qualified master-planned community by Shea Homes in North Las Vegas. All six home designs for sale are Shea Green Certified, which means they exceed the most rigorous industry standards for energy-efficiency, resource conservation and green construction.
Some 20 years after development on the master-planned community of Summerlin first commenced, the community is building homes and neighborhoods for Southern Nevadans. Today, more than 50 home floor plans in nearly a dozen neighborhoods are selling. Plans range from 1,487 to 5,904 square feet and are priced from the $180,000s to more than $2 million.
According to Michelle Woodruff, director of marketing, Harmony Homes offers value, location and amenities at its Avalon collection in the North Las Vegas community of Vista Cielo. Homes are available for less than $70 per square foot and thousands in upgrades and incentives are included with every new home sale.
Mountain’s Edge will host a homebuyer information fair to provide interested buyers with information about the process of securing financing for the purchase of a new home. The event will be held today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the master-planned community’s Home Search Café, located on Buffalo Drive and Blue Diamond Road.
The Gutierrez family has many reasons for buying their home in Montclaire by Pardee Homes. According to Fatima and Lee Gutierrez, it is the most convenient location for their family. According to their 6-year-old son, Jared, he is excited about having his own room and painting it green, complete with a recycle bin. Their older son, Jacob, 8, said he likes having a new home right across from the neighborhood park.
New homes in the master-planned community of Tuscany Village by Dunhill Homes start at $149,990 with free upgrades and incentives.
Aside from dealing with the inconvenience of having a needle stuck in their arm after any given game, several 51s players, including former first-round draft picks J.P. Arencibia and Brett Wallace, support the random blood testing for human growth hormone implemented in the minor leagues Thursday.
When he took over the Bishop Gorman baseball program this month after seven years as an assistant coach, Scott Baker vowed to continue with business as usual. That formula seems to be working just fine as Gorman heads into the American Legion state tournament at UNLV’s Wilson Stadium.
Jackie Robinson, Years: 1973 to 1978, Career highlights: Ranks 10th in UNLV career rebounds with 669 and 19th in scoring with 1,258 points.
DETROIT — Mohammed Al-Turaiki left his traditional Saudi Arabian headdress behind in favor of a blazer and sweater as he made the rounds at one of the United States’ oldest addiction treatment centers.
