Led by Cadence in east Henderson at No. 3, Las Vegas had four master-planned communities ranked in the top 50 of the nation, including another top 10 showing for Summerlin.
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Lake Las Vegas has named the winner of its fall golf cart giveaway, an incentive offered to buyers who purchased a new home from a preferred builder during the promotional period.
Brantley by Pulte Homes is the newest neighborhood to open in Summerlin. Located in Grand Park village, Brantley is one of several neighborhoods located near the village’s namesake park, — Grand Park — which will be the largest park in the community upon completion.
Nevada Rural Housing, in partnership with the Nevada Housing Coalition, announced its Keys to the Missing Middle Homeownership Education Program, a statewide initiative designed to help Nevada households prepare for and sustain successful homeownership.
Signature Homes, a locally based homebuilder with more than four decades of experience in Southern Nevada, has announced the opening of Paradise Trails, a new 29-home infill community located near Eastern Avenue and Twain Avenue in central Las Vegas. Designed for cost-conscious buyers seeking attainable homeownership, the community offers modern new construction in one of the city’s most established urban areas.
WestCorp Management Group, alongside its client Nevada West Partners, has announced the opening of Dune, a luxury apartment community near St. Rose Parkway and Jeffreys Street in Henderson. The 398-unit, ultra-modern community is now open for residents and celebrating its grand opening April 26.
Sometimes new-home shopping takes one to all corners of the Las Vegas Valley to find the “perfect home.” For Michelle Walter, she found her ideal home at a CalAtlantic Homes neighborhood in Henderson, but she decided to look for a home closer to her work in the southwestern valley.
Resale homes are not always picture-perfect due to wear-and-tear, changing design trends and a home’s aging. As a result, older homes for sale tend to take longer to sell and sell for less than homes built in the last few years. They make a ripe opportunity for home shoppers who can envision transforming a non-picture-perfect home into their “dream home” through renovation.
“My wife and I are both fans of Tuscan architecture,” Glenn McKay said. He who hired Kenny Kuykendall of Cannon Builders as general contractor and Pinnacle Architectural Studio for the design. “Originally, we were thinking of building a one-story home, but our builder said we should build a two-story because of the other homes on the street. We designed it with our main living area downstairs and our entertainment room and office are on the second story.”
The grand opening of the 55-plus Ovation at Mountain Falls is to be held April 21 with fanfare and food to highlight the debut of William Lyon Homes’ first age-qualified community in Southern Nevada. The event begins at 10 a.m. and will feature barbecue-style food — grilled chicken, hamburgers and hot dogs, plus fresh fruits and desserts.
Chicago is home base for TJ and Jennifer Saye, but when they want to escape the wind and harsh winters, they flee to Las Vegas for better weather, some fun and unrivaled dining and entertainment options for the couple and their 11-year-old daughter, Sophia.
Pardee Homes is celebrating the grand opening April 14 of Terra Luna in The Cliffs village in Summerlin. Grand opening events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Go Green with Providence on April 21 in support of Earth Day, the annual international celebration to demonstrate support for keeping the planet healthy and clean. The free family-friendly event features a cleanup and interactive environmental-related activities at the community’s Huckleberry Park.
“There’s a lot of excitement when buyers find the house they love,” said Rick Piette, owner of Premier Mortgage Lending of Las Vegas. “So what usually happens is they’re so anxious to move in, they choose the first loan placed in front of them. Unfortunately, that loan may have been presented for reasons that financially benefit the lender, the builder, the Realtor — or pretty much everyone except the borrower. And if they all play their roles properly, often the buyer never even realizes just how many thousands of dollars they overpaid for their mortgage loan.”
Caledonia by KB Home, is the first neighborhood now selling in Stonebridge, one of the newest villages in Summerlin. Located on elevated topography just north of West Charleston Boulevard, near Summerlin’s boundary with Red Rock Canyon National Conservation, Stonebridge features some of the community’s most spectacular mountain and valley views.
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CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, including teachers, law enforcement officers, stay-at-home parents and others. This shows that many people can make a meaningful difference for abused and neglected children. Sheri, a retired teacher serving as a CASA volunteer, provides a support system and advocacy for a child navigating foster care.
Henderson’s rise is partially due to the Las Vegas Valley’s exponential growth over the past decade in conjunction with the state’s relatively low cost of living.
The Southern Highlands home of former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was the highest priced sale in the valley during September, fetching $8.55 million, just below its listing price of $8.99 million.
The Mathewson River Estate, named after the late gaming executive and philanthropist Charles “Chuck” Mathewson, sits perched along the banks of the Truckee River.
Owned for over 50 years by John Ascuaga and his late wife, Rose, the 1,230-acre working cattle ranch is a striking one-of-a-kind compound offering four distinct residences.
