Using the right words is key to sales

Are you selling a house with subway tile on the walls, or stainless-steel appliances?

Seven questions to ask before buying a home

Before you make an offer on a house, it pays to ask a handful of questions. While the answers might scare you off or make you rethink your bid, they could make you feel more confident that you”;re making the right move on the right house.

Homeowner questions HOA motives over paint jobs

I read your weekly column but I didn”;t think I”;d ever needed your advice. I and several of my neighbors received letters peremptorily demanding that I paint my house. I painted the house less than three years ago in the original colors. My next-door neighbor painted her house the day before I did, using the same painter. She did not get a letter. I can see no deterioration in my, or another neighbor”;s house paint. I have 30 days to appeal this. I have attached a copy of the letter.

Eight expensive surprises when building a tiny home

With the average new home price in the U.S. coming in at more than $350,000 as of 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, some people are scaling down.

Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis Walk set for May 14

Join 10-year-old Ben Etter in his fight to find a cure for inflammatory bowel diseases, which he suffers from, along with 1 in 200 Americans. He is this year”;s Honored Hero for the annual Take Steps for Crohn”;s & Colitis Walk on May 14 at Exploration Park in Mountain”;s Edge. The event benefits the nonprofit Crohn”;s & Colitis Foundation of America — Las Vegas Chapter.

Bill Foley shoots and scores in making first impression

Bill Foley, the former pond hockey player who, to use his favorite expression, will own Las Vegas’ NHL expansion entry “if we get a team,” comes across as a fairly common man.

Will Canelo Alvarez face Golovkin?

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez called out Gennady Gennadyevich Golovkin after knocking out Amir Khan on Saturday night’s boxing event in Las Vegas.

Ryan Dungey wins Supercross finale in Las Vegas quagmire

The best rider all season long also was the best mudder in the Monster Energy Series season finale. Ryan Dungey’s ninth victory of the season and the fourth of his career in Las Vegas was almost as wild as the weather.

Gabriel Ynoa sharp again in 51s’ 2-1 win over River Cats

51s starter Gabriel Ynoa turned in another quality start — his fifth straight — and his third solid performance against the Sacramento River Cats in a 2-1 PCL road victory.

Kyle Busch finally snaps Kansas jinx with Sprint Cup win

Las Vegan Kyle Busch sailed away from Kevin Harvick after a late wreck collected several of the leaders Saturday at Kansas Speedway and finally won a NASCAR Sprint Cup race at one of three tracks that had eluded him.

Helldorado Days grabs bull by horns with PBR partnership

Helldorado Days has been around since 1934, but this year it won’t be putting on the festivities alone. The Professional Bull Riders will team with the historic event to put on the three-day show starting Friday.

Boxing needs Alvarez-Golovkin, not Mayweather-Pacquiao II

The only fight fans should want today is the one that appears will now happen, when Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin finally sign a contract that will decide the world’s best middleweight. Hopefully, it can be staged in September.

Grand slam sends New Mexico to baseball win over Rebels

Carl Stajduhar hit a fifth-inning grand slam to back strong pitching by Tyler Stevens and lead New Mexico to a 6-2 victory over UNLV in a Mountain West baseball game Saturday at Wilson Stadium.

REGION TRACK: Long jumper Jackson helps Silverado boys leap into first

Vernon Jackson won the long jump with ease with an effort of 23-2, and Silverado’s boys track team scored 43 points to take a 15-point lead over Green Valley after the first day of the Division I Sunrise Region meet at Del Sol.

Battery charger for toy causes bedroom fire

A toy battery charger set a bedroom on fire Friday night in the west valley, according to a Las Vegas Fire Department media release.

EDITORIAL: Their delicate sensibilities

Virginia Tech University plays the fool by disinviting Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley from a speaking engagement. And although the school reinvited him, it’s clear the First Amendment is not a priority at VaTech.

Editorial: Gas on the go

A new app could do to gas stations what Uber did to taxis

The beauty of ‘none’

In 2014, Democrats tried gamely to recruit a recognizable candidate to run against popular incumbent Gov. Brian Sandoval.

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