Senate Democrats gave up this week on enacting a vast new energy tax dubbed “cap and trade” — which had been justified as an attempt to fight “global warming,” despite the lack of any convincing evidence that thus crippling America’s energy-based economy would have changed global temperatures by a single degree.
To the editor: I recently received my property tax bill which reflects an 11 percent reduction from the previous year.
Q: With all the news lately about investigations into mortgage fraud, I was wondering what you think about this situation and who should you call if you want to report such things? — Paula S., Las Vegas
Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the home buyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure.
Adolph Huddleston director of tennis at DragonRidge Country Club has been named the 2009 Adult League Ambassador by the United States Tennis Association — Nevada. This award recognizes the efforts of outstanding ambassadors for the promotion of adult league play in Southern Nevada.
During the summer months, homeowners in Toll Brothers’ neighborhoods such as Inspirada in Henderson and Traccia and Mirasol at Mountain’s Edge, have access a private clubhouse with community pools exclusively for Toll Brothers residents and their guests. The builder offers recreational opportunities as part of developing its neighborhoods.
Q: My company purchased a home at auction. When the deed was recorded in our name, I called and asked the management company for the ledger so we could catch up all homeowners association dues and late fees, etc. I received the ledger and paid the entire amount. I also paid a violation fee for dead trees, bushes and weeds.
According to Ryan Smith, sales manager, going green means a substantial reduction in monthly living expenses at Ardiente, an age-qualified master-planned community by Shea Homes in North Las Vegas. All six home designs for sale are Shea Green Certified, which means they exceed the most rigorous industry standards for energy-efficiency, resource conservation and green construction.
Some 20 years after development on the master-planned community of Summerlin first commenced, the community is building homes and neighborhoods for Southern Nevadans. Today, more than 50 home floor plans in nearly a dozen neighborhoods are selling. Plans range from 1,487 to 5,904 square feet and are priced from the $180,000s to more than $2 million.
