HOAs can foreclose on homeowner who fails to pay assessments

Q: I was at a gathering recently and someone said an owner could lose her home because of a homeowners association’s legal maneuvers. The same person said that a HOA in Nevada is so powerful that it can, in effect, force a home’s sale.

Gardening events in October

Many farmers’ markets and extension service workshops are scheduled in October.

Ryland hosts dual grand openings today

Ryland Homes will host grand opening celebrations at its two newest Southern Nevada neighborhoods today from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Capistrano in Summerlin and Loretto Bay in Henderson will both provide free refreshments, tours of their newly decorated model homes and special grand opening pricing.

RESALE Listings Sept. 11-16

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.

Halloween comes early to Mountain’s Edge with pet event

Four-legged ghouls, ghosts, and even Elvis will appear at the Halloween Costume Contest at the annual Family, Fur &Fun Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at Exploration Park in the Mountain’s Edge master-planned community.

Solar systems may not add to resale value of home

Q: What’s your opinion on solar panels installed on private residences? Do they add any real value? If so, how much and what is the appraisal based on without knowing my electric usage and savings? Solar companies are touting leases as the way to go, promising low payments and dramatically increased home values. If an appraiser drives by a home or looks at an out-of-date satellite photo to compare comps, that won’t tell the whole story. My home in Las Vegas, with no homeowner association dues, is ideal for solar, but I have doubts about the resale value with either a leased or a purchased system. Thank you.

Premier Mortgage Lending offers second-chance program

Effects of the recent economic recession linger in Southern Nevada as thousands upon thousands of Nevadans continue to move forward after a short sale or foreclosure alongside increasing home sale prices.

Summerlin’s Paseos village presents Capistrano by Ryland

Hidden rooftop decks, courtyard pools, an inverted floor plan and large accordion-style sliding glass doors that merge indoor/outdoor living spaces are just a few of the architectural elements at Capistrano by Ryland Homes. Located in The Paseos village, Capistrano offers four floor plans.

Reid tours DesertSol in Springs Preserve

DesertSol, UNLV’s multiple award-winning entry in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon, welcomed U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and other guests recently for a special tour conducted by the team that designed and built the house.

Summerlin’s Cielo offers plan options

The Mesa, Summerlin’s southernmost village to date, continues to unfold with new neighborhoods offering a variety of living options for families ready to buy their dream homes.

Inspirada celebrates

Super Saturday at Inspirada starts at 9 a.m. today with a grand opening ceremony for Henderson’s two newest parks — Capriola and Potenza — in the master-planned community. The day also includes a preview of Inspirada’s Project Playhouse Pet Edition “Parade of Pet Homes” to benefit HomeAid of Southern Nevada.

Home improvements that give you the most bang for your buck

Prioritizing a home-improvement wish list is never easy. Do you put design and aesthetics ahead of functionality? Or do you choose comfort and convenience over energy efficiency and cost savings?

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