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Banks say Strip resort faces huge liabilities

The $656 million that Fontainebleau Las Vegas wants a group of banks to release won’t be anywhere near enough to complete the project, the banks argue in motions filed with the bankruptcy court in Florida.

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Lawsuit says tip policy at Wynn violates federal rules

Three Wynn Las Vegas dealers are taking their claims of unfair tip pooling to federal court with a new lawsuit that claims the resort’s tip sharing policy violates federal labor laws.

Boulder Dam Hotel forced to close doors

Barring a miracle worthy of a Frank Capra script, the historic Boulder Dam Hotel won’t open for guests, diners and history buffs Sunday.

Lobbyist pushes to extend homebuyer tax credit

Realtors lobbyist Jerry Giovaniello thinks he has better than a 50-50 chance of getting Congress to extend the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers past its Dec. 1 deadline.

American West increases efficiency

American West Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately owned homebuilders, is joining forces with NV Energy to increase energy efficiency in all its neighborhoods through the Energy Plus New Homes Program. The program, developed by NV Energy, certifies homes with energy-efficiency standards that exceed state building codes and the well-known Energy Star program.

Lennar Las Vegas offers homes in 15 neighborhoods

According to the Housing Opportunity Index, compiled by the National Association of Homebuilders and Wells Fargo Bank, housing prices are at their most affordable level in two decades.

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