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Local lender offers Second Chance loans

As the economy and the housing market in Las Vegas continue to improve, things are beginning to look up for Southern Nevadans. There’s an optimism that springs from seeing

Pardee builds in Henderson

Pardee Homes has four Henderson neighborhoods, including Alterra, Bella Verdi and Solano in the master-planned Inspirada community, and Horizon Terrace South at Horizon Ridge Parkway and Gibson Road just south of the 215 Beltway.

The Ogden in downtown Las Vegas

With a vibrant, walker-friendly community in mind, Will Sisk and Paula Pant set out last year to find their perfect home, landing in downtown Las Vegas. The couple recently left Atlanta, Ga., with dreams of the West Coast and enviable flexibility to settle wherever their hearts desired. So many positives pointed them directly to The Ogden, where they recently purchased a two-bedroom, two-bath 1698-square-foot Dentner model.

Summerlin ranks No. 6 in U.S. communities for home sales

Summerlin marked the first half of 2015 with strong new home sales, topping last year’s numbers through June 2014 by 32 percent. Summerlin is the only Nevada community on the top 10 list, according to a report recently released by real estate consultant RCLCO. The national 2015 mid‐year review ranked Summerlin sixth overall as compared to Summerlin’s 2014 mid‐year ranking of 13. RCLCO notes overall new home sales activity within master‐planned communities is up throughout the western US. The firm cites the opening and draw of Downtown Summerlin for Summerlin’s strong performance, crediting, in part, immediate access to major retail and entertainment options as a difference maker for homebuyers.

Mortgage rates fell this week

Mortgage rates fell this week despite the fact that global market concerns seemed to be getting smaller in the rear view mirror. But U.S. Treasury bond yields fell as investors moved money out of sagging stocks and into bonds.

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Student housing can offer summer rentals

Q: We have a home up north and a condo down south we use in winter. We’re getting ready to sell our longtime home and just come back in the summers. I know this is not your specialty, but do you have any advice about how to find a rental for four summer months? I believe landlords insist on a one-year lease. — askedith.com

Five tips to avoid a delay in your home closing

Avoiding closing day nightmares, such as a long delay or, worse, a canceled home sale, requires complete communication from the day a contract is signed until the house keys are exchanged.

Providence to hold ice cream event

Cool off and share delicious frozen treats with family and friends at the annual Sunny 106.5 Ice Cream Sunday on Sept. 27. The free event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Huckleberry Park in the Providence lat 10325 Farm Road, just off the I-215 North Beltway and Hualapai Way.

William Lyon offers 12 communities

William Lyon Homes recognizes that people have varying needs as they travel through life; and build homes to meet each stage with quality, function and style.

Toll Brothers welcomes first family to Carmona

Toll Brothers is welcoming the Williams family to its Carmona collection at Toll Brothers at Inspirada.

Pardee highlights Inspirada collection

Pardee Homes offers Bella Verdi, Alterra and Solano at Inspirada — three neighborhoods that combined offer 11 floor plans and nine model homes for viewing.

One Las Vegas high-rise gets improvements

One Las Vegas, a high-rise condominium with a Las Vegas Boulevard address at 8255 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is being reimagined with several significant aesthetic and lifestyle enhancements, thanks to Atlanta-based LBID, LLC and Las Vegas landscape architect JW Landscape Architecture.

Southern Highlands: a natural beauty

On inbound flights to Las Vegas, locals often get the question “what’s it like to live here?”

Ice Cream Sunday to be held Sept. 27 in Huckleberry Park

The Sunny 106.5 Ice Cream Sunday is back this year with a special celebration for the new Huckleberry Park in the Providence master-planned community Sept. 27.

Best of Summerlin poll opens for nominations

Summerlin, a development of The Howard Hughes Corp., launched its 2015 Best of Summerlin recognition competition on Sept. 2. A fun and interactive way to showcase Summerlin’s robust amenities and premier lifestyle, this fun, online poll has become a popular way to celebrate Summerlin icons, landmark places and popular venues.