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D.R. Horton, Lennar tie for November top builder

D.R. Horton and Lennar tied as November’s top-selling builders with 92 net sales as Las Vegas builders have taken out their fewest number of permits in a decade and cut back on land purchases last month.

Christmas tree recycling returns to Summerlin

Summerlin residents are once again encouraged to recycle their real Christmas trees once the holidays are over. In partnership with Springs Preserve, the UNLV Rebel Recycling Program and dozens of other local conservation organizations, the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program returns Dec. 26 through Jan. 15.

Summerlin holiday dining options abound

For those looking to take the hassle and stress out of holiday meal preparation, the Summerlin master-planned community offers many holiday dining options at Summerlin area and Downtown Summerlin restaurants. Downtown Summerlin is the vibrant, walkable urban core in the heart of the community offering dining, shopping, entertainment, office and residential options.

Henderson senior community planned

Investcor, a leading real estate development firm with over $1.6 billion in projects across the nation, including several senior living communities, announced plans for Valara, a luxury senior living community within The District in Henderson.

ABC Nevada hosted safety recognition and awards luncheon

ABC Nevada hosted its 34th annual Excellence in Construction safety recognition and awards luncheon, honoring standout players and projects in the industry. The event brought together nearly 200 ABC members to celebrate innovation, leadership and safety across the industry.

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The costs of buying a home come in these three big waves

Many millennials want to buy a home because they know it can be cheaper than renting. Truth be told, however, buying is complicated, and it’s not easy to figure out how much money you’ll need.

Jumbo mortgages: Low rates, strict terms

Borrowers who need large home loans will find an increasing number of lenders willing to offer jumbo mortgages. They’ll also find low rates. But the qualification requirements remain stringent.

Master plan residents use social media to help build communities

Konrad’s use of social media at the time foreshadowed what is becoming a national movement of mother’s using social media, predominately Facebook, to network and build a sense of community for themselves and their children. This is becoming increasingly prevalent in area master-planned communities.

Pardee puts a modern take on the traditional farmhouse

The cookie-cutter look visible in many Las Vegas neighborhoods is getting a makeover, and it’s literally back to the farm. Pardee Homes is opening its models in the first phase of Skye Canyon in northwest Las Vegas on Sept. 10.

Local builders support high school program

A lingering impact of the Great Recession of the late 2000s is a labor shortage in the construction industry. An estimated 1.4 million workers lost their jobs when builders were forced to lay off workers and even close their businesses. Thousands of those workers were in metropolitan Las Vegas. Despite the economic recovery, many former construction workers aren’t coming back to the homebuilding industry. They found satisfying work in new industries. Some retrained to work in commercial and industrial construction.

How to finance a manufactured home

Buying a new home is a major investment that often requires a hefty down payment and expensive, long-term loans. For people on a tight budget, buying a mobile home or a manufactured home is a more attractive option that offers a wider range of flexibility than traditional or stick-built homes.

Flex space for changing lives

The bonus room off the kitchen comes with the option to include French doors out to the front of the home, which is perfect for someone who runs a business out of their home and often has clients over. In addition to an office, it can also serve a variety of purposes including a craft room or play room.

Schools to open in Cadence

A new school campus opened its doors at Cadence, the 2,200-acre master-planned community in Henderson, with another one to follow later this month.

Jumbo mortgages: Low rates, strict terms

Borrowers who need large home loans will find an increasing number of lenders willing to offer jumbo mortgages. They’ll also find low rates. But the qualification requirements remain stringent.

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