Startup success: Makeup Institute uncovers new location, adds retail space

Lissette Waugh did everything from answering phones to teaching students when she first opened L Makeup Institute at the Holsum Lofts in downtown Las Vegas in 2010. Now, four years later, L Makeup Institute relocated to a 4,000 square-foot space at 5525 S. Decatur Blvd. and opened a retail space to sell professional makeup artist products to the masses.

Nevada active voters list grows to more than 1.1 million

More than 1.1 million Nevadans are registered as active voters for the June 10 primary election following the close of registration on Tuesday. In all, 6,608 Nevadans registered to vote since the end of April.

Residents spruce up city in lieu of paying court fines

Imagine getting pulled over, then being issued a ticket and a fine but being unable pay for it. Under state law, cities are required to have a work program that allows people the option to work off fines if they can’t afford.

Festival to provide taste of Filipino culture and traditions

The local chapter of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations is set to combine Las Vegas’ diversity and love for parties into its sixth annual Fiesta Filipino.

Wheelchair-bound former magician gets a hand in home repairs from nonprofit

For the past 20 years, Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada has been making a difference in the lives of eligible homeowners. On April 26, the nonprofit was out in full force, repairing as many as 20 Southern Nevada homes. One of those homes belonged to Gary Meador, 79, a former magician. The team at his house came from U.S. Bank and consisted of about two dozen employees.

William Shatner’s Vegas regret

If only the William Shatner of today could intersect with the Rat Pack of yesteryear, a group of famed actors which included: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and other legendary talents of the silver screen.

Man shot in head, police investigate

Metro’s gang unit is investigating a shooting that took place Friday night near Valley View Boulevard and Pennwood Avenue. A man was transported to UMC with a life-threatening gunshot wound to the head.

Journalism laurels go to Clark County high schools

Foothill High School’s student newspaper, The Hillside Hotwire, went home Friday with the most first-place plaques and the title of best reduced-format newspaper in the 38th annual Clark County High School Journalism Awards.

Crohn’s & Colitis Walk to be held May 31 in Mountain’s Edge

There’s still time to sign up to help raise money to find a cure for digestive diseases by participating in the Take Steps for Crohn’s &Colitis Walk, which will take place from 8 a.m. to noon May 31 at Exploration Park in the Mountain’s Edge master-planned community.

Rhodes Ranch opens water park

Dunhill Homes is turning up the heat this weekend with the opening of its popular Fun Zone Water Park and a spring sales event at Rhodes Ranch in southwest Las Vegas.

Tacinga Ridge to celebrate grand opening today

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Ryland Homes will celebrate the grand opening of Tacinga Ridge, its newest Southern Nevada neighborhood.

Pardee employees receive awards

Pardee Homes employees in Las Vegas received top scores for excellence in construction, design and customer service in a national homebuyers survey, Division President Klif Andrews said.

Realtors hope the Federal Mortgage Forgiveness Act will be extended this year

Q: Did Congress extend the Federal Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007? I have a rental property listed for a short sale in Las Vegas that (a loan service company) has approved, and I am concerned about the debt forgiveness tax consequences. Would it be better to request a deed in lieu or allow the property to foreclose? Any advice and direction you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Foreclosured home causes neighborhood eyesore

Q: I have a house in a beautiful golf-course community where houses are selling for $4 million to $8 million. Several months ago, the residents of a house moved out and the water must be turned off because all the grass and flowers died. Now, all the shrubs and trees, too. All other houses have glorious landscaping that is kept sharp and neat. It appears as though the house is in foreclosure and the bank has just left the landscape water system off.

Dunhill Homes announces savings at Rhodes Ranch

Dunhill Homes, which has 11 plans and hundreds of options, is offering thousands in savings through June 15 during its Spring Sales Event.

Summerlin helps homebuyers find residences on Web

Summerlin continues to blaze new trails with new technology to help new homebuyers find, review and purchase their dream homes — even from the palms of their hands.

Trump Las Vegas launches partnership with Neiman Marcus

Trump International Hotel Las Vegas, a luxury hotel condominium rising 600 feet above the iconic Las Vegas Strip, has announced the launch of a fashion partnership with Neiman Marcus Las Vegas, adjacent to the property in the prominent Fashion Show mall.

Lennar to give grill to home shopper over this weekend

Just in time for summer, Lennar is giving away a new grill to one lucky home shopper visiting the Lantern Gardens community over Memorial Day Weekend.

Resale Listings

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes.

Amazing comeback puts UNLV in Mountain West title game

UNLV rallied from three runs down against possibly the nation’s best closer to beat San Diego State 5-4. The Rebels play for the Mountain West tournament championship at 7 p.m. today.

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