Located in the exclusive gated SouthShore Country Club in Lake Las Vegas, Salerno Summit is the newest neighborhood by Richmond American Homes, offering refined single- and two-story residences in resort-style community.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RJRealEstateLV.
Q: Can you please tell me the pros and cons of living in a guard-gated community in Las Vegas?
Three models offering spacious floor plans at Los Altos by Toll Brothers opened in Summerlin. Located in Paseos village, homes are built on the largest lots selling in the master-planned community. The neighborhood is positioned to offer views of the Las Vegas Valley and is set against a picturesque backdrop created by Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
The National Association of Home Builders is now seeking proposals to speak at the 2017 NAHB International Builders’ Show. The show, to be held Jan. 10-12 in Orlando, Fla. is the largest annual light construction show in the world, drawing attendees from all facets of the housing industry.
Tops in the “pro” column are the speed of sale and convenience. Once a cash offer has been accepted, you can often get your money in days. For folks facing a relocation, foreclosure or bankruptcy, this can be a life saver.
For years, the typical American backyard consisted of a gray cement patio, black-kettle Weber charcoal grill tucked away in the corner, a round glass table with a hole in the center sprouting an oversized beach umbrella and either a small grassy area or some sort of desert plants scattered amongst various grades of dull boring gravel.
NOTE: This week’s question is serious and requires a legal expert, so I’ve turned my column over to local attorney Avece M. Higbee to address it.
Toll Brothers debuted three single-story model homes in their newest community, Los Altos, April 9 in the Paseos Village of Summerlin. Los Altos boasts four single-story home designs with three exterior styles, ranging from nearly 3,100 square feet to more than 3,800 square feet.
One Las Vegas, a twin tower condominium high-rise on the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard recently completed a $2 million remodeling project to enrich the community through art, design and lifestyle. This included the commission and installation of a massive, 54-foot custom photographic installation, “Water Way,” that now heralds entrance into the main tower, creating a beautiful feeling of calm and peace via an artful depiction of water and its movement. The masterpiece is the work of critically acclaimed artist and photographer, Marilyn Suriani.
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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.
