I sometimes get angry when I watch HGTV. If it’s not the over-the-top “House Hunters” lamenting that they can’t buy a million-dollar home because they don’t like the wall color (It’s called paint, people, paint!), it’s one of those DIY shows where furniture seems to magically put itself together.
Is an old barber pole or carved cigar store Indian worth as much as an oil painting of the same age? Some collectors today think so.
You would think a girl who went to a Catholic high school dressed in a plaid skirt every single day for four years would shudder every time she saw a tartan. But while things like algebraic equations and American Revolutionary War battle dates have long since faded into the mist (sorry, Sisters!), one thing from high school has stayed with me: A deep and abiding love of plaid. And, this simple equation: Winter decorating + plaid accents = a home that’s rich and beautiful.
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.
Q: Our homeowners association board members say ballots cannot be counted unless they are sent to the management company ahead of the meeting; is that legal? I usually just hand-carry mine, but they are telling me I can’t do that next week.
The Providence master-planned community is inviting the public to join in the giving spirit and enjoy fun activities at Hometown Holidays. The free event will run 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at Knickerbocker Park, 10695 Dorrell Lane.
While Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area is called “the hidden jewel” of Southern Nevada, Inspirada residents J.T. and Olivia Reynolds can see it almost every day and frequently visit the site with their friend Sandy Dyan.
As I get caught up on my mail after returning from the annual convention of the National Association of Realtors this month, I found two recent questions from readers that I’d like to answer.
Nancy Story Team helps homebuyers receive thousands in down payment and closing costs through Nevada Housing Division’s “Home Is Possible” program.
Q: Our solitary, elderly, recently widowed sister can’t sell her house, which is adjacent to a golf course. Hers and other houses are just not selling even though the area is well-maintained.
Bobby Hauck will resign Monday as the Rebels’ football coach after five seasons, and he said in a text message that timing the announcement for late afternoon Friday was a way to further fire up his team for today’s game at Sam Boyd Stadium, where UNLV will attempt to keep the Fremont Cannon.
Illinois shot its way to a 5-0 start, averaging 96 points per game with its collection of capable scorers all over the floor. With the offense stuck in neutral on Friday night, the Illini found out they can win with their defense, too.
The Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada’s Thanksgiving Observance on Nov. 23 took place at Congregation Ner Tamid. Representatives from several faith groups participated with the hope of building bridges of respect.
Congress will make an all-new case for federal tax simplification next week, when it reboots talks for extensions on all the breaks, credits and deductions that expired last year or die a month from now.
