Sister Jean bobblehead a slam dunk, sets records for sales

Move over Bill Self and Jay Wright and the turtle rat and the girl who throws her boyfriend’s stuff out the window in that NCAA Tournament commercial. The real stars of March Madness are Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt and her bobblehead doll.

Pulte offers homes in three Summerlin neighborhoods

Pulte Homes, a 65-year-old nationwide homebuilding company that is one of the country’s largest, has a long and impressive track record of building more than 30 neighborhoods and thousands of homes in Summerlin. Currently, Pulte offers homes in three neighborhoods from one end of the community to the other.

Number of retirees choosing Nevada increases

Retirees have been a player in the local economy for decades, but the breed of retiree has shifted over the course of the years. Sure, there’s always that snowbird looking to avoid harsh winters, but California has now overtaken the conversation as the largest feeder market for the Silver State. Simple real estate economics are driving this trend.

Global gaming industry mogul plants bets on The Ogden

Michael Silberling grew up in Northern California, and since completing his college career at UCLA, he has traveled to every corner of the globe, working his way up the ladder as a casino executive. In 2014, he accepted the position as CEO with Affinity Gaming and rented a single-family home.

It’s a walk in the park

Cadence will hold its Take a Walk in the Park Day March 30.

Pardee’s Strada features innovative designs

Pardee Homes’ Strada in Inspirada, a Henderson master-planned community, features new home designs based on the builder’s award-winning Farmhouse Millennial Home, as well as interior designs by award-winning celebrity designer Bobby Berk.

Pulte’s Blackrock sells out first two phases

Blackrock by Pulte Homes in The Canyons at MacDonald Ranch in Henderson, sold all 26 of its first two rounds of released lots since its grand opening in mid-February. The first phase of 14 homesites sold out opening weekend with the second round of 12 homesites selling out this month — both via Pulte’s bidding process.

Luxury apartments expand in the valley

The Las Vegas Valley’s multifamily market has been recovering over the last several years alongside the single-family home market and the amount of new product has been increasing. But just as a premium has been seen for new homes in Las Vegas, compared to existing homes, the same trend has been occurring in the apartment market.

A pit bull could be a support animal

If you can provide documentation from his doctor that the pit bull is a support animal, the association would have to allow for a variance. You would have to abide by all of the rules and regulations pertaining to dogs, as the association would have the right to take action against the homeowner if there were major infractions.

Southern Nevada home prices warming up while sales cooling down

GLVAR reported that the median price for existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada during February through its Multiple Listing Service was $275,000. That’s up 3.8 percent from January and up 14.6 percent from February of 2017. The median price of local condos and townhomes sold in February was $150,000, up 27.1 percent from the same time last year.

Luxury home market heats up

The luxury housing market in Las Vegas Valley in 2017 had its strongest year since the downturn a decade ago and shows no sign of slowing down.

US, European nations expel Russian diplomats over spy case

The Trump administration expelled 60 Russian diplomats on Monday and ordered Russia’s consulate in Seattle to close, as the United States and European nations sought to jointly punish Moscow for its alleged role in poisoning an ex-spy in Britain.

 
Pakistani police arrest 12 for ordering ‘revenge rape’

Pakistani police have arrested 12 people — including members of a village council, elders and relatives — for ordering a man to rape a girl in revenge for the rape of his sister.

US gun maker Remington files for bankruptcy protection

U.S. gun maker Remington Outdoor Company has filed for bankruptcy protection, after years of falling sales and lawsuits tied to the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.

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