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| Durango Ranch opens today - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/18/2012 |
| Pardee Homes will celebrate the opening of its all single-story Durango Ranch community today from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Scheduled events include cooking demonstrations with certified master chef Gustav Mauler and complimentary refreshments. Located near the .....Read More |
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| Banks may decide who will be offered principal reduction under new program - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/18/2012 |
| Q: How can I find out if I can refinance under the recent mortgage settlement agreement reached between most state attorneys general and major banks? A: At this point, it's almost easier to tell whether you won't qualify for a cut than determining who will...Read More |
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| HOA blocks woman's yard sale proposals - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/18/2012 |
| Q: We have a big problem with our homeowners association. It does not follow its community bylaws and state laws when dealing with the homeowners. As an example, the violations given to us are not explicitly written out in the bylaws. In addition HOA board .....Read More |
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| Interest rates fall to another record low this week - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/18/2012 |
| Mortgage rates fell this week and set a new record low -- again -- as investors welcomed recent improvements in the U.S. economy, while wondering if Greece really is near a deal to solve its debt problems. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 4 .....Read More |
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| Expanded HARP program can help homeowners - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/18/2012 |
| Q: Regarding the HARP program, this is not for homeowners who are current with their mortgage payments and have successfully modified their home mortgage loans, right? Have you any knowledge of any government programs in the near future regarding .....Read More |
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| Pulte to hold sales event this weekend - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/18/2012 |
| Delivering a range of possibilities for Las Vegas buyers, Pulte Homes introduces a special sales event at six new-home communities. Pricing on these homes start in the mid-$100,000s. The builder calls these residences Life Tested homes; each comes with a .....Read More |
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| U.S. Department of Agriculture announces Rural Refinance Pilot Program - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/18/2012 |
| Rural homeowners in Nevada who have a mortgage held or guaranteed by U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development may want to consider the new Rural Refinance Pilot Program, which was announced this month. This program is designed to assist responsible .....Read More |
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| Renter's lease valid after condo sale - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/18/2012 |
| Q: I am interested in buying a condo that is currently rented out. The seller says that the lease isn't up for seven months and therefore I couldn't move in until then. If I bought this condo, would I be forced to become a landlord? Or can I kick the .....Read More |
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| Solera at Stallion Mountain features single-story designs - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/18/2012 |
| Solera at Stallion Mountain is holding a special sales event this weekend. Buyers can receive custom landscaping, window coverings, plus brand name, front-loading washers and dryers and refrigerator on select residences. The builder also will offer .....Read More |
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| KB to host Henderson open house - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/18/2012 |
| KB Home will host an open house at its Versante community in Henderson this weekend from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today and Sunday at 170 Piedmont Alps St. The builder will offer a complimentary catered lunch for home shoppers between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Home shoppers .....Read More | |
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| President's plan could help underwater homeowners - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/4/2012 |
| Mortgage rates plummeted this week, reaching record lows, as the Obama administration made another attempt to help underwater homeowners refinance their mortgages to take advantage of the super low rates. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 13 .....Read More |
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| Lennar to open San Marcello today - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/4/2012 |
| Lennar will hold a grand opening today at its San Marcello neighborhood, which is located near Summerlin on Tropicana Avenue and Hualapai Way. These homes come with appliances, front and backyard landscaping and gourmet kitchens included in the price of .....Read More |
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| Know your lenders' rules when locking in mortgage rates - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/4/2012 |
| You might never get the lowest mortgage interest rate ever. But with knowledge, timing and luck, you can lock in the lowest rate available while you're shopping. Mortgage rates fluctuate daily, making it hard to pinpoint the perfect moment to lock...Read More |
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| Summerlin plans Home Is Where the Heart Is February promotion - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/4/2012 |
| Summerlin will feature more than two dozen home floor plans during Home Is Where the Heart Is, a monthlong event that started Wednesday. It will feature events and builder incentives for all actively selling neighborhoods in Summerlin West. Events and .....Read More |
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| Pardee opens LivingSmart at Mountain's Edge Jan. 28 - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/4/2012 |
| Last weekend, Pardee Homes celebrated the grand opening of LivingSmart at Mountain's Edge community. "We're excited to open our first LivingSmart neighborhood and to introduce these new energy-efficient designs to Las Vegas," said Regional Sales Director .....Read More |
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| Realtors group's faulty stats had no effect on homebuyer's price - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I bought a house this summer, and in light of the National Association of Realtors' admission that they've been overstating home sales since 2007, I'm wondering if that faulty data may have made me overpay for my house. -- L. A: The National Association .....Read More |
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| Consider other funds before using 401(k) for house down payment - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/4/2012 |
| Q: Can I tap into a retirement account to help with my down payment? A: Ideally, the money you use for a down payment should be savings you've specifically set aside for a home. But if a lender demands more up-front cash than you expected, an Individual .....Read More |
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| Board members having coffee might be considered a meeting - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I am an avid reader of your column and appreciate all the answers you give. I have two questions that are not addressed in my community's rules and regulations. First, if three members of a five-member board, or two of a three-member board, get together .....Read More |
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| Homebuyers should review preliminary title report - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/4/2012 |
| Q: My uncle recently bought a foreclosed home and now we read about the illegal robo-signing. Is there a chance that my uncle might have his house taken back? A: This is a good and increasingly common question. With all the discussion and news coverage .....Read More |
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| Check home's permit history before buying or selling - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 2/4/2012 |
| It's a good idea to check the building-permit record on a home you're planning to buy before you remove your inspection contingency. Although buyers are advised to take this important step, many don't. This can result in unpleasant consequences. Some .....Read More | |
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| Lennar has plans for new year - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 1/28/2012 |
| Lennar kicked off 2012 with a grand opening at Ladera Terrace in Summerlin's The Mesa village Jan. 21. "We had a great time at the grand opening and many families came out to tour," new-home consultant Virginia Ferrar said. "But interested buyers should .....Read More | |
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| Pardee to host grand opening - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 1/28/2012 |
| Pardee Homes will celebrate today with the grand opening of its new LivingSmart neighborhood in Mountain's Edge, a master-planned community in the southwest valley. Scheduled events include cooking demonstrations and the opportunity to meet Pardee Homes .....Read More | |
| KB to unveil new ZeroHouse - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 1/28/2012 |
| KB Home will show off its new ZeroHouse 2.0 model home today at a grand opening event in Talavera in Mountain's Edge noon-5 p.m. During the celebration, guests can enjoy free food and refreshments, take a tour of the homes and receive a gift card when they .....Read More | |
| Homeowners who don't pay HOA dues can have rights suspended - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 1/19/2012 |
| Q: Our homeowners association rules and regulations state common elements, sometimes referred to as "common area," "shall mean and refer to all common area lots or parcels of land that are conveyed by the (builder) to the association, together with all .....Read More |
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| Premier Mortgage Lending offers second chance to buyers - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 1/19/2012 |
| Premier Mortgage Lending and its Another Chance Home Loan Program offers options to prospective homebuyers who have experienced a short sale or foreclosure and are looking to re-enter homeownership. "Now is definitely a good time to purchase a home, if you .....Read More |
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| Man buys Providence residence - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 1/19/2012 |
| Last year when Michael Smith was searching for his first home in Las Vegas, he and his real estate agent spent weeks looking at houses. Then, one day, they visited Kensington at Providence. He looked at an available Corbel model near the sales office and .....Read More |
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| Pardee to open LivingSmart Mountain's Edge homes Jan. 28 - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 1/19/2012 |
| Pardee Homes is gearing up for four grand openings in the first four months of 2012, including three new LivingSmart neighborhoods in Southern Nevada. The first to open is Pardee's new LivingSmart Mountain's Edge in the southwest valley. The builder will .....Read More |
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| Lennar opens Ladera Terrace in Summerlin - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 1/19/2012 |
| Lennar Homes has announced its entrance into Ladera Terrace, a neighborhood within The Mesa village at Summerlin. The builder will hold a grand opening event today from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Slidin' Thru food truck will be serving gourmet sliders to visitors...Read More |
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| Programs can help those looking to buy second home - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 1/19/2012 |
| Q: First of all, I wanted to say thank you to Paul Bell for being a faithful writer in the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Second, I would like to welcome Kolleen Kelley to the Review-Journal. My question is this: We just moved to Las Vegas a year ago and rented .....Read More |
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| Points refer to up-front interest lender may require on home loan - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I notice how many mortgage companies mention an interest rate and then an APR (annual percentage rate) a bit higher. How is this annual percentage rate calculated? Is it simple or is it a computer calculation? Which rate would I really pay? -- R.T. A .....Read More |
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| Mortgage refinancers rush to duck fee hike - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 1/19/2012 |
| Mortgage rates remained near record lows this week as a wave of refinancers rushed to beat higher mortgage fees that could soon make the most common type of mortgage slightly more expensive for borrowers. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained .....Read More |
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| Builders showcase homes in Summerlin's The Mesa village - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 1/19/2012 |
| More than a dozen home floor plans are currently selling in The Mesa village of Summerlin, the community's newest and most southern village developed to date. The Mesa is a nearly 500-acre, desert contemporary-inspired residential village located adjacent .....Read More |
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| KB to host open house Sunday - Las Vegas Review Journal |
| 1/19/2012 |
| KB Home will host an open house event at its Glengarry community from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday in Anthem Highlands, a master-planned community located in Henderson. The event will feature a tour of energy-efficient home designs. A complimentary lunch will .....Read More | |
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