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Mediation process leaves both homeowners, lenders unhappy

The Nevada Supreme Court, which oversees the Foreclosure Mediation Program, has several times in the past 18 months updated program rules in response to concerns that have arisen, but bank officials and homeowners say the program still has problems that must be addressed.

Nevadans miss chance to avoid foreclosures

Jeanne Bullock parted with her grand piano. Now, she might lose her home. The longtime local musician was forced to ship her beloved piano to a music store in Maryland owned by her brother. Like others facing foreclosure, she is short on cash.

Megabucks slot machine pays jackpot of $12.7 million at Aria

An anonymous gambler hit the Megabucks jackpot Friday at CityCenter’s Aria, winning almost $12.8 million. The winner had played $6 in a Megabucks slot machine at Aria when the jackpot hit.

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Some property taxes to increase for homes

Although Clark County is still mired in a recession and the real estate market is in a deep funk, more than 280,000 homeowners could see their tax bills go up this year.

Regional agency absorbs troubled North Las Vegas housing authority

The long-failing North Las Vegas Housing Authority is ready for its tombstone. The public housing agency, infamous in recent years for its poor management and misuse of federal funds meant to help the city’s neediest residents, is officially no more. In December it folded into the much larger Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority, a year later than officials originally hoped.