Real Estate Briefs

Events

Prudential to hold seminar on short sales

Prudential Americana CEO Mark Stark will host a free public seminar on short sales in the Las Vegas real estate market April 24 at 3 p.m. at the Red Rock Casino Resort, conference room Red Rock G, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.

According to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors' March report, more than 50 percent of home sales in the Las Vegas market are short sales and foreclosures. Short sales have become increasingly popular in a city where many homeowners are now faced with the challenge of selling their homes for far less than their purchase prices just a few years ago, Stark said.

The event will educate the public on short sales and the options they offer to homeowners as well as home buyers, including how to properly price and position homes within their neighborhood. Stark, the chief executive officer, and other real estate professionals will answer questions.

Prudential Americana is one of the largest residential real estate companies in Nevada and Stark, who has worked in Las Vegas real estate for nearly 25 years.

The event is sponsored by Prudential Americana Group, Countrywide and Equity Title of Nevada.

Henderson to hold HOPE housing seminar

The city of Henderson and Housing Opportunities Programs and Education Program will hold a free seminar April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 Water St.

The Fair Housing, Funding and Facts event will provide information on local homeowners assistance programs, counseling and experts to answer questions.

Representatives from the city of Henderson, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HOPE Foundation, Professional Realty Group, Henderson Valley Realty, Indy Mac Bank, Stewart Title, Nevada Power and Housing for Nevada will attend.

The HOPE Foundation was founded in 2001 by Las Vegas Realtor Dawn Lane. It provides down payment assistance, education and credit counseling before and after purchasing a home.

Street sign dedicated to SNHBA director

Irene Porter Street was unveiled April 3 in a special dedication ceremony. The street is located in Desert Wind Homes' Centennial Crossing neighborhood in North Las Vegas. It is near Centennial Parkway, just west of Aliante Parkway and Simmons Street.

Porter, executive director of the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association, has been working for the trade group for 30 years. She also served as North Las Vegas' planning director for 10 years.