Q: I appreciate it when readers respond to these columns, even when they don’t agree with what I’ve said. My Sept. 21 column about the differences between a condo and a town house is a case in point. For whatever reason, this generated more response than usual from readers.
Shea Homes at Ardiente in North Las Vegas is an age-qualified community known for its resort lifestyle and energy-efficient features.
Rising energy costs are a concern for every homeowner in Southern Nevada. Some residents are turning to solar power for a way to save money.
Summerlin’s newest neighborhood features 53 single-story homes. Santaluz by Toll Brothers is in The Paseos village and is one of the most popular new-home developments in the master-planned community. These homes are tucked along the western rim of the valley and offer three floor plans featuring Spanish colonial, mission, Mediterranean and Santa Barbara-style homes.
In the heart of CityCenter on the Strip stand Veer Towers, the two golden towers that lean at five degree angles. Buyers have said they are attracted to Veer Towers because of their location, unit selection, views and amenities. Since restarting sales in February, Pordes Residential Sales and Marketing has sold more than 90 units.
Madeira Canyon is Richmond American’s planned community in Henderson.
Pardee Homes is introducing a new model home at its Durango Trail community in southwestern Las Vegas, and grand opening activities are planned for Nov. 9.
Executives at Harmony Homes recently noted the popularity of its Daybreak community in the Sunrise Mountain area. Daybreak, which debuted this year, is already more than one-third sold.
The Breeders’ Cup is being run at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., and after Friday’s five-race warmup, which included Beholder’s win in the Distaff at 5-2 odds, Saturday’s nine-race card could settle the Horse of the Year debate.
Downtown Las Vegas has been revitalized by urbanism. But in a case of “What happens in downtown Las Vegas stays in downtown Las Vegas,” the City Council last month effectively scrapped an urban vision for a part of the northwest valley.
Midway through the first half, UNLV junior guard Bryce Dejean-Jones limped off the floor while clutching his right hamstring. That was the injury, and then came the insult.
Sometimes football games are about more than just wins and losses. On Friday night, Legacy’s defense came out and made a statement.
It took the Mojave football team nearly 16 minutes to get a first down on Friday. And on the very next play, the Rattlers fumbled. It was that kind of night for Mojave.
Georgia football coach Mark Richt had a team on the way to an outstanding season after impressive home victories over South Carolina and Louisiana State in September. But injuries threw the Bulldogs for a loop.
The inaccuracies in “Last Vegas” fall somewhere between “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “Con Air” for its climactic crash scene.
Las Vegas police are issuing patrol officers hourly “Be on the lookout” bulletins for a hit-and-run driver who critically injured a 6-year-old girl Thursday night while she was trick or treating in the southwest valley.
Las Vegas has won a legal challenge to an ordinance passed in September that lets the Fremont Street Experience LLC control the placement of outdoor bars that have sprouted on the tourist attraction, but the Experience could face more fights down the road.
Two pro bowlers, a football star and a journalist walk into a bowling alley …
Anthony Orteza looked at his police mug shot, blown up on an overhead projector.
