Old lead paint not as scary as it sounds

When selling a house, present buyers with a signed statement about the presence of lead paint, and that’s sufficient.

Communities host farmer’s markets

The amenities provided by master planned communities continually evolve and change.

Where do rooftop solar homeowners go from here?

A decision by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada on Dec. 22 that established rate changes for distributed rooftop solar generation customers of NV Energy has erupted into a political firestorm.

Skye Canyon debuts more new-home models — PHOTOS

Skye Canyon, the latest master-planned community in the northwestern Las Vegas Valley, debuted its newest model homes at a Jan. 23 Century Communities grand opening.

Pardee to open Escala in Inspirada Feb. 27

Pardee Homes is planning a Feb. 27 grand opening for Escala at Inspirada, featuring large, contemporary homes that are expected to start from the high $400,000s in a gated community.

Summit features boutique neighborhoods

The team at Summit Homes in Las Vegas has designed a way to improve on the small packages concept.

What are the unique pitfalls in buying a condo?

When buying a condo, here’s what to look for to ensure a quick resale when you’re ready to move.

HOA needs legal advice to deal with delinquent owner

Your board definitely needs to speak with legal counsel who understands the bankruptcy laws and who can provide a game plan for the association.

NFL sends memo about Raiders’ possible move to Las Vegas

Hours after Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis visited Las Vegas on Friday to explore a new home for his team, the NFL sent a memo to all 32 franchises that said the league has no rule against moving to any particular market.

Aztecs put clamps on UNLV offense, pull away late

There was little mystery as to what was going to decide Saturday night’s outcome. UNLV had to get its transition offense going and do all it could to keep San Diego State from turning the game into a half-court scrum.

NHL Skills Competition fun for players, fans

Cowboy hats instead of helmets. Guitars for goalie sticks. Celebrity impersonators. Welcome to the NHL Skills Competition, country style.

Aztecs get better of Rebels on sideline

They began filing out of the Thomas & Mack Center with 4:21 remaining, apparently having seen enough of the clinic San Diego State’s basketball team gave to UNLV on Saturday night.

 
Valley residents play (and even go sledding) in the record-warm weather — PHOTOS

Saturday’s high temperature set a record at 74 degrees, eclipsing the old mark for Jan. 31, set in 2014, by a single degree. “It’s not terribly unusual to have a warm day in January,” National Weather Service meteorologist Chris Outler said. “However, it is warmer than normal.”

‘The Birth of a Nation’ sweeps top prizes at Sundance

“The Birth of a Nation,” writer-director-star Nate Parker’s stirring drama about the life of Nat Turner and the slave rebellion he led in antebellum Virginia, won the grand jury prize and the audience award for American dramatic features at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday night.

‘Spotlight,’ actors of color win big at SAG awards amid diversity furor

“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to diverse TV,” Idris Elba joked on stage after winning twice at Saturday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, where actors of color claimed a slew of wins amid a furor in Hollywood over the lack of on-screen diversity.

Diers’ intensity carries Lions past White Pine

Killian Diers, who finished with 22 points, 16 rebounds and two assists, was the most active player on both ends of the floor in the Lions’ 78-52 win over White Pine in a Division III Southern League matchup.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Ruffin’s jumper lifts Durango to overtime win

Zyare Ruffin’s 15-foot jumper with two seconds left in overtime lifted Durango’s boys basketball team to a 56-55 win over Loyola (Calif.) in the Fairfax State Preview in Norwalk, Calif. on Saturday.

Jet noise, seating, other musings about UNLV stadium dream

Here are some questions, answers and scenarios about the proposed $1 billion, 65,000-seat stadium based on conversations with sources with knowledge of the situation:

 
Rebel Report Card: UNLV vs. San Diego State

The UNLV men’s basketball team (13-9, 4-5 Mountain West) has become predictable. When the game slows down, the outcome never goes well for the Rebels. San Diego State (16-6, 9-0 MW) killed clock, played stifling defense and left the Thomas & Mack Center with a 67-52 victory on Saturday.

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