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.
Like his predecessors, longtime local Realtors Chris Bishop did not get a crystal ball when he was elected president of the GLVAR for 2018.
Unfortunately, associations do not have many effective options of slowing down speeders. Even though speed bumps are an effective way of slowing down vehicles, speed bumps are not allowed in Clark County private communities.
Homeowners reading recent news reports about increased resale home prices are thinking about how they may leverage the seller’s market to their advantage so that they can purchase a brand-new home under construction. The Nevada Builder Trade In Program can help as its focus is helping homeowners purchase a brand-new home on contingency as Smith Team at Keller Williams Las Vegas sells their current home.
The Las Vegas chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers is on a mission in 2018 to increase homeownership rates.
Affinity at Summerlin is comprised of a limited collection of four distinct home designs, expertly mingled throughout this gated, contemporary community. Offerings range from one-bedroom, single-story flats, to four-bedroom, triple-story homes with included rooftop decks.
Reminiscent of an English castle, the home known as Dragon Rock in MacDonald Highlands embodies unprecedented elegance, and his its own British pub in the basement.
Southern Nevada master-planned communities continue to lead the way in new home sales and that trend shows no signs of slowing as the newer developments start to take off in the valley.
During the second homeowner forum at one of my associations, one of our homeowners wanted to discuss the rental percentage issue concerning Federal Housing Administration loans. The homeowner referenced an article that was published in the Review-Journal that I had written Oct. 30, 2005.
Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. The address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the resale home. About 90 percent of these addresses reflect the home purchase. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes. The information is provided by Accudata, a local research firm. For the complete listing, visit RJRealEstate.Vegas.
One of Glenbrook’s most upscale estates was recently listed for $10.5 million. The property has an indoor pool, wine cellar, sauna, elevator and views of Lake Tahoe. The 6,383-square-foot home, called the “Spirit of the Lake,” sits on three-quarters of an acre. The listing also includes the adjacent 1-acre lot.
Happy New Year! A new year brings new beginnings and new opportunities to enrich our lives. This year, I encourage you to find that enrichment in the garden. Although the winter chill is still here, now is the time to start preparing your garden for a bountiful harvest of warm-season crops. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a first-time newbie, proper preparation is the secret to a thriving desert garden.
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.
