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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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The Four Seasons Private Residences announced it has sold 75 percent of their high-rise Henderson condos and has secured nearly $700 million in construction financing for the project.

Summerlin new homes showcase gathering spaces

With the holidays in full swing, the importance of home as a central gathering place for friends and family takes center stage.

Commission says HOAs are not properly funding reserves

I recently wrote a story about funding reserves for a CAI Nevada Chapter publication. I got permission to publish it in my column.

D.R. Horton overtook Lennar as No. 1 homebuilder 3Q

Home Builders Research reported 829 new home closings in September, a 19 percent decrease from September 2024. In the third quarter, there were 2,492 total new home closings, 23 percent fewer than the third quarter of 2025. The 2025 total of 7,653 is 17 percent lower than 2024 thus far.

D.R. Horton to open Symmetry Trails II in Cadence

D.R. Horton continues to expand its presence in Cadence with the grand opening of its newest neighborhood, Symmetry Trails II, happening Saturday at 526 Golden Myna Ave. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Downtown Summerlin kicks off 2025 holiday season

The 2025 holiday season at Downtown Summerlin kicks off this month with the return of popular holiday activations, headlined by the arrival of Santa Claus, the return of the beloved Holiday Parade and the opening of the Rock Rink outdoor skating rink.

Luxury high-rise prices set record in 3Q

Las Vegas set an all-time record for the average sale price of high-rise condos closed during the third quarter, capped off by the second highest sale of the year for $9.5 million at the Waldorf Astoria.

SNHBA hosts Best in Building Awards event

Toll Brothers took top honors with the Home of the Year in Las Vegas from the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association. The Best in Building Awards were handed out Oct. 24 during a dinner at the JW Marriott in Summerlin.

Homeowner can write letter of complaint to HOA board

The written letter must explicitly state that you want the item(s) placed on the agenda at the next board meeting. The board has 10 business days to acknowledge receipt of your complaint.

$4.95M Anthem Country Club estate hits market

A nearly 10,000-square-foot Henderson estate designed for both grand entertaining and intimate living has been listed for $4.95 million in Anthem Country Club.

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