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Bright street lights steal homeowners’ sleep

Unfortunately, you do not have viable options if the HOA board does not become involved to help resolve the lighting problem.

Grand opening slated for Touchstone’s Solaris

Among the features of Solaris homes are the Sunnova solar panels, which are included with every home. Each homebuyer owns the solar panels so there are no lease fees to consider.

REAL ESTATE BRIEFS: MAY 18

The Nevada State Apartment Association (NVSAA) and its members came together to serve more than 340 meals during dinner service at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission.

Lake Las Vegas to host annual Wine Walk Wish

Lake Las Vegas will host its second annual Wine Walk Wish event on May 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. All proceeds raised will benefit Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada, a charitable organization that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

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Cannabis entertainment hubs could be new trend

I’ve noticed something lately that could be a big draw, though it might not be for every mall around the valley. I’m going to identify it as “cannabis as entertainment.”

Developers need to make community repairs

One of the most important functions that a board of directors has pertains to the transition of control from declarant (the developer) to a homeowner-controlled board of directors.

Nevada homeowners have protection when hiring licensed contractors

In 1999, a legislative solution to better protect and assist homeowners was introduced, and the Residential Recovery Fund was created. Paid into by licensed contractors who perform residential work, the Residential Recovery Fund can provide up to $35,000 in financial recourse to owners of a single-family residence, not to exceed $400,000 per claims against a single contractor.

HOA president has options in dealing with abusive director

When did we lose the ability to communicate with each other in a professional and respectful manner? When did we lose the ability to respect each other’s opinion and then reach for an optimum solution and decision when trying to balance the various needs of our community?

National LGBT real estate group forms Las Vegas chapter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Nevada Properties will sponsor a July 25 mixer to welcome the country’s top LGBT real estate association to Las Vegas. The National Association of Gay Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP) mixer will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at DW Bistro at 9275 W. Russell Road in southwest Las Vegas.

Title insurance provides more protection than opinion

A title opinion is just that: an attorney’s conclusion that it looks as if you’re getting good uncontested ownership. That’s reassuring, but you could also use a guarantee. That would be a promise to make good any losses you might suffer if it later turns out that, for instance, an unknown heir turns up and claims the property. And that calls for title insurance.

HOA did not provide proper notice when changing rule

The notice of the board meeting under NRS 116.31083, subsection 5, states that it must include the time and place of the meeting and include a copy of the agenda or the date on which the agenda and the location of copies of the agenda may be conveniently obtained by the owners. The agenda must comply with subsection 4 of NRS 116.3108, which states the agenda must consist of a clear and complete statement of the topics to be considered, including a list describing the items on which action may be taken. In an emergency, action may be taken where an item was not listed on the original agenda.

RESALE HOME SALES June 21-26

Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. The address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the resale home. About 90 percent of these addresses reflect the home purchase. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes. The information is provided by Accudata, a local research firm. For the complete listing, visit RJRealEstate.Vegas.