Vegas trades Tuscany for modern

The design of luxury homes in Las Vegas has evolved over the years and the latest movement has been away from Mediterranean-style that has dominated the landscape to a more modern look that is more symbiotic with the desert.

Summer concerts return to Downtown Summerlin

Downtown Summerlin in the master-planned community of Summerlin announces the return of the popular Summerlin Sounds Summer Concert Series. Weekly festivities take place on The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin every Wednesday, June 6 to July 16, with the exception of July 4. All concerts are free and open to the public.

Lake Las Vegas Days to hold events this weekend

Saturday, Lake Las Vegas hosts the Pulte Pet Parade, Viva La Paw Pet Fair and free pancake breakfast with celebrity chef Scott Commings at the Lake Las Vegas Sports Club. The pet parade begins at 8 a.m., with proceeds benefiting Friends for Las Vegas Police K9 and the Henderson Community Foundation.

Builders address affordable housing

The desire for affordable new housing in Las Vegas and the trend of price increases has buyers antsy of where the marketplace is heading when they’re out looking for that first home or a move-up home.

Century Communities to host grand opening

Century Communities will hold a grand operning event for its new North Las Vegas neighborhood June 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The grand opening event will include light refreshments in the models and giveaways every 45 minutes.

Pardee goes big with Onyx in Skye Canyon

Pardee Homes’ new Onyx collection in Skye Canyon includes two-story homes with up to six bedrooms, five baths and up to 3,386 square feet. Prices start from $447,000.

Skye Canyon Phase 2 to debut June 23

Skye Canyon plans to unveil model homes in the second phase of its residential development during First Look: Phase 2 on June 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Home shoppers can tour the latest models from Pardee Homes, Pulte Homes, Richmond American Homes and Woodside Homes.

Early voting for 2018 Nevada primary begins Saturday

Election Day is June 12, but voters have until June 8 to take part in early voting for the primary election. According to state statistics, nearly half of the 240,128 voters who turned out for the 2016 primary election voted early.

Realtors organize new-home contingency purchases

Reasons why homeowners decide to purchase a brand-new home vary. Some seek a different neighborhood, a specific part of town or a country club community lifestyle, while others desire a turn-key home built to their specifications.

‘Pizza delivery’ law addresses speeding in community

I call it the “pizza delivery” law. Nevada Revised Statute 116,31031 subsection 1b2, which states that a fine may not be imposed against a unit owner or tenant or invitee of a unit owner or tenant for a violation that involves a vehicle operated by a person who is delivering goods to or performing services for the unit owner, tenant or invitee of the unit owner or tenant.

Las Vegan chooses high-rise life

Donavan Delgado is proud to say he just celebrated his 57th birthday because for him, age is just a number and he’s always embraced his free-spirited, young-at-heart nature.

Henderson Redevelopment District office site finds new life

Late last year, the three-story office building at 98 E. Lake Mead Parkway, in Henderson, had seen better days. The building long known as the St. Rose Dominican Medical Plaza floundered at a near 10 percent occupancy rate. It’s a different story today, however, as new ownership is embracing the area’s revitalization efforts and marketing to a new and diverse tenant mix.

California-based CapRock Partners invests in the valley

A Southern California private industrial real estate investment and development firm made its first play in the Las Vegas market in 2017, and is actively looking to invest in the valley.

California-based Matter Real Estate plans industrial projects

A group of longtime players in the commercial real estate realm, several of which have long histories in the Las Vegas market, are in the process of raising multiple large-scale projects, mostly industrial, in the valley.

Rockets’ Chris Paul will miss Game 6 against Warriors

The Houston Rockets will be without star guard Chris Paul for Game 6 because of a strained hamstring, a huge blow for a team trying to close out the Golden State Warriors.

Golden Knights’ open practice is a breath of fresh air

An open practice before a Stanley Cup quest begins? Can’t say I’ve seen anything quite like it. Try walking into Nick Saban’s practice in Tuscaloosa three days before an Auburn game.

Memorial Day weekend brings sales for new-vehicle buyers

The Memorial Day weekend is generally good for the car business. When building incentive plans for the sale, car dealers add many reasons to purchase at this time each year.

Findlay Volkswagen presents the all-new 2019 Jetta

Volkswagen is in the midst of launching its new models, and the 2019 Jetta is evidence the German automobile manufacturer is putting its best foot forward with these latest enhancements.

Chapman Warm Springs holds re-grand opening

This Memorial Day weekend, Chapman Warm Springs wants to welcome all locals to its re-grand opening. The dealership located at 1100 W. Warm Springs Road is the Certified Used Car Center and largest pre-owned Jeep outlet in Nevada.

Clark County DA election will exclude majority of voters

Clark County voters will soon choose their next district attorney. But nearly 60 percent of the 994,000 registered voters will be left out — excluded from casting a ballot for DA because they’re not Democrats.