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2026 may be year homeowners accept new rate reality

For the last few years, many homeowners have felt like they were holding a winning hand, a 2 to 3 percent mortgage rate that seemed too good to ever give up. And honestly, who could blame them? Those rates were historic. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell below 3 percent in 2020 and 2021, a level that has only occurred briefly in United States history and has since more than doubled, with rates hovering in the low to mid-6 percent range through late 2025.

Summerlin neighborhoods offer condos, townhomes

For homebuyers craving flexibility, simplicity and a lock-and-leave lifestyle, the Summerlin master-planned community now offers a growing selection of low-maintenance homes in nine neighborhoods.

Materials, color key to fresh new designs

Telling a refined design narrative is possible for any homeowner willing to be intentional. Luxurious interiors never feel thrown together because, when well-executed, the environment results from the deliberate use of cohesive design principles and attention to personal details. Rooms have a sense of balance, harmony and, most of all, personality. The best part is that this approach does not have to cost a fortune.

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Six benefits of getting a HARP home loan

If you don’t know about the Home Affordable Refinance Program, this might entice you to learn more: Eligible homeowners could save as much as $2,400 annually on their mortgages by participating in it, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. As of December 2015, more than 3.4 million HARP refinances have been completed — and more than 325,000 borrowers were still eligible to sign up.

All real estate contracts must be in writing

All contracts for the sale of real estate must be in writing in order to be enforceable. Translation: Oral agreements aren’t worth the paper they’re written on.

Pardee highlights move-in-ready homes

Pardee Homes’ Hurry Home sales event, featuring special incentives on move-in-ready homes and under construction homes in North Las Vegas, Las Vegas and Henderson, is underway now through Nov. 12.

CalAtlantic introduces Santa Rosa

CalAtlantic Homes, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, announced the grand opening of Santa Rosa, two town home collections of brand-new home designs delivering striking, floor plans with captivating features, such as rooftop decks with incredible views — all in the heart of Summerlin.

Acrobats spring into high-rise life

Brandon Pereyda and Wyatt Hopkins have always dreamed of performing in the Entertainment Capital of the World, and for the last several years, the couple has enjoyed the good fortune and opportunity to wow guests nightly with their acrobatic talent in popular Las Vegas Strip shows. This past summer, they put down roots here by purchasing their dream home in the sky at One Las Vegas, the twin 20-story condominium towers located on the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard.

More new laws that affect local HOAs

This is the second column in a three-part series about the recent state laws that will affect Southern Nevada homeowners associations.

Contract should not be longer than three months

First, let me stress that a seller should not (in nearly all circumstances) sign a listing contract longer than three months. If a home doesn’t sell in 90 days, but sellers believe the agent is doing his best under challenging circumstances (e.g., buyer’s market, high-crime area, isolated listing, etc.), the seller can then always ask the agent to extend.

Commercial real estate experts predict continued growth in 2017

Commercial real estate experts are predicting continued growth across several sectors in the Las Vegas Valley: retail, office and industrial, which is on course to have a record year of construction activity in the area.

Celebrate pets at Mountains Edge event

Celebrate the joy of pet stewardship and learn about helping, fostering and adopting abandoned and neglected animals during the upcoming Family, Fur Fun Festival at the Mountain’s Edge. The free event will be held Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community’s 80-acre Exploration Park.

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