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No pause in pressure on housing authority chief Hill

This figures to be a busy week for John Hill. Not only is the Executive Director of the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority in contract renewal negotiations with the Service Employees International Union, but these days he’s also being asked tough questions about his management style and professional practices.

Las Vegas-area home sales surged in July

Sales of existing single-family homes surged in July, as prices recorded a healthy annual increase.

Nevada to phase out home financing rescue program

State officials are dimming the lights and preparing to phase out an ambitious but short-lived program initially intended to help people stay in their homes as Nevada’s housing market crumbled and home values plummeted during the Great Recession.

Nevada’s Fernley leads nation in house flipping

The Northern Nevada town, near where electric car maker Tesla is building its $5 billion battery factory, ranked No. 1 in the nation for home flips in the second quarter, according to California research firm RealtyTrac.

How to sell your house for a bigger profit

The number of existing home sales is on the rise — up over 9 percent from last year, according to the National Association of Realtors. Now that buyers are back in the market, read these 13 practical tips to add value to your home before you list it so that you can get the best possible sale price.

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Observers watching strict new construction-defect rules

Real estate observers said they’re watching how strict construction-defect rules that took effect in February will shape the market for condominiums and townhomes.

5 ways you’re decreasing your home’s value

Everyone knows that neglecting their yard or painting their house neon pink could make their home less valuable. But whether you’re planning to sell, to refinance or to rent on Airbnb, there are steps you can take to retain, and even increase, the value of your home. Avoid these five common mistakes.

Foreclosure starts dip, but more owners losing their homes

A report from a national real estate research firm shows Nevada lenders stepped up foreclosure activity in May, including big jumps in bank-owned foreclosure sales, or completions.

Water isn’t a worry when it comes to Las Vegas growth

Nevada has enough water not only for today, but for tomorrow — even a tomorrow that includes hundreds of thousands of new Las Vegans and millions more tourists.

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