Group wants companies to help curb Las Vegas’ water use

WaterStart, a public-private nonprofit group founded in 2013, is trying to recruit a water technology company that can make cooling towers more efficient and less costly to set up shop in Nevada.

MGM sticks to modified ad campaign despite some criticism

MGM Resorts International will continue to use a modified advertising campaign with a #VegasStrong hashtag despite social media criticism that it is exploiting the Oct. 1 shootings.

GLVAR announces 2018 officers and board members

The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors recently announced the results of its annual election of officers and board members, with longtime local Realtors Christopher Bishop serving as 2018 president and Janet Carpenter serving as 2018 president-elect.

Board member was injured checking lights

As a board member (as well as any homeowner), you have the right to obtain the name and contact person who insures your community. Not every homeowner association has worker’s compensation even though they should be insured as it would normally cover such an accident that occurred when a board member was performing their duty — in this case, checking the lighting.

Find out what escrow is and what it really costs

Escrow is a legal process in which parties involved in a transaction appoint a neutral third party to take temporary custody of money, securities or other tradable assets. An escrow agreement reduces risk and ensures both parties meet the conditions of their arrangement. People use the escrow process in the international trade, stock market and, most commonly, real estate arenas. Prospective homeowners go through the escrow process when they close on the sale of a home.

Dia de los Muertos farmers’ market in Inspirada set for Oct. 28

Inspirada, a master-planned community in Henderson, is brewing up a special Dia de los Muertos edition of its farmers’ market at Solista Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 28, just in time for Halloween.

Homebuyers have different needs

Southern Nevadans begin their search for a new home with vast range of needs — some are looking for a cozy home or a larger one for a growing family, some are looking to downsize, while others seek a luxury residence or country-club lifestyle. Valley homebuilders are constructing all of the above, with the added peace of mind found in new construction.

Pardee Homes’ Hurry Home sales event continues

Pardee Homes’ Hurry Home sales event, featuring special incentives on move-in-ready homes and residences under construction North Las Vegas, Las Vegas and Henderson, continues through Nov. 12.

First-time buyer nervous about closing

Ask your agent to set up a last-minute walk-through of the property. You made your offer based on what you originally saw. If you now find a window that was broken since you first inspected the house, or a junked car in the backyard, don’t discuss it with the seller. Your agent and lawyer will know what to do.

Toll Brothers Fairway Hills in Summerlin’s The Ridges Oct. 21

Toll Brothers’ Fairway Hills will hold its grand opening in Summerlin’s The Ridges on Saturday. The luxury condominium community will open its private clubhouse and three professionally decorated model homes

Summerlin offers two actively selling age-qualified communities

As active adults and empty-nesters continue to simplify their lives, the number of options catering to them continues to grow in Summerlin. Currently, there are two actively selling distinctive and unique neighborhoods in the community, developed exclusively for homebuyers ages 55 and older: Regency by Toll Brothers and Trilogy by Shea Homes.

Skye Canyon announces phase two

Skye Canyon announces that its 214-acre second phase of residential development will include Lennar Homes, Richmond American Homes, Pulte Homes, and Woodside Homes. Pardee Homes announced its expanded presence to phase two earlier this year. Skye Canyon expects phase two to be made up of 11 neighborhoods. Phase two is north of Grand Teton Drive and west of Skye Village Road.

Find out how to pay off your mortgage early

Making monthly mortgage payments can sometimes feel like something you’ll be doing for the rest of your life — but it doesn’t have to be.

Site of Las Vegas shooting faces a cloudy future

When police leave and the Route 91 Harvest festival signage is taken down, property owner MGM Resorts International will have to figure out what to do with the site.

30 police officers killed in shootout in Egypt

Armed militants killed at least 30 police officers in a shootout during a raid on a suspected militant hideout in Egypt’s Western desert, security sources said on Friday.

 
LAPD opens investigation into Harvey Weinstein

The Los Angeles Police Department recently opened an investigation into producer Harvey Weinstein for a sexual assault that allegedly occurred in 2013.

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