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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.
While the Summerlin master-planned community is easily regarded as one of the best places to live in Southern Nevada, its office buildings and business parks also make it one of the best places to work, offering scores of opportunities to work close to home.
Aaron Hirschi is the regional manager of KB Home and the new Southern Nevada Home Builders Association president. He said he expects a rebound in the new-home market in 2026 after a decline this year.
Within Summerlin’s residential sector, 2025 saw the opening of 10 new neighborhoods offering dozens of new floor plans, and the close-out of six neighborhoods.
Casino boss Gary Primm built more than a casino empire on the Nevada-California border town that now bears his name. He constructed a fortress for his family on Tomiyasu Lane in the southeast valley near Sunset Park.
Since 1984 the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show has commissioned a New American Home to showcase the latest homebuilding technology. This year that home was the uber energy-saving residence at 2256 Sunrise Ridge Court.
Las Vegas-based architects John Klai and Jon Sparer know their resorts. They’ve designed enough of them.
Heidi Kasama wants to send California a big fat thank-you note. The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors president isn’t the only one.
This week I am turning over my column to Las Vegas attorneys Gregory P. Kerr and Michael T. Schulman. They have some good advice for Las Vegas homeowners associations dealing with the coronavirus crisis.
Winter is the perfect time to tend to your deciduous trees and shrubs. These plants, which lose their leaves, are easier to prune now that their structure is clearly visible. Pruning during winter dormancy is less stressful, allowing the plant to store energy for strong spring blooms and fruit production. Winter pruning is crucial for the health and longevity of deciduous shade trees and many spring-blooming shrubs.
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.
