Friday, August 26, 2005

Old West recreated By Beazer Homes

The Old West style homes recreated by Beazer Homes at Candelaria in Sundance has captured the imagination of people who want to be different. The homes modelled on Old Western homes have attracted buyers from all over Las Vegas. The Saloon and Mission Style homes have been particular favorites.

In all there are over 6 western style to choose from. The North Las Vegas neighborhood where the Candelaria is located is slowly transforming into an Old West Style place. The Saloon style home is has a wraparound front porch which is 5-foot-deep and extends the front yard. The four posts supporting the porch along the home's front create a unique look. It's a great place for a bistro set or swing.

The Mission style home has a balcony with wrought iron; a front porch; and a split-entry, three-car garage. A variety of powerful paint schemes are used on the Mission elevation. There are multicolor roofs and vibrant terra-cotta tiles paired with southwest colors.

There are huge yards too which are perfect for swimming pools. Homes are priced from the high $200,000s.

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Multi-Family Housing Survey For Las Vegas Results

Nevada Department of Business & Industry Housing Division released its second-quarter 2005 multifamily housing survey. The survey covered Greater Las Vegas Valley, the Greater Reno/Sparks Area, and rural Nevada, released the following observations:

1. The rental market showed a 3.4 percent vacancy rate. This is down 1.9 percent from the same period a year ago.
2. Around 8 percent of the Las Vegas Valley's apartment complexs and multi family housing has been converted to condominiums.
3. The greatest rental rate change since 2004 occurred in one- and two-bedroom units, with more than a 5 percent increase in rates.
4. The Las Vegas valley has the highest rental rates of all residential rental housing thoughout the State.
5. The two-bedroom units remain the most popular unit type comprising 48 percent of the survey's identified multifamily housing units.

The survey is in its ninth year, and identified 869 apartment complexes representing 166,815 residential rental units. The response rate was 98 percent. The survey information is invaluable in the division's decision-making process to make affordable housing availbale to special groups like seniors, and low income families with children. The information is also useful in the planning and financing of apartment complexes throughout the state. And, it can be helpful to developers, finance companies, and apartment management companies in their understanding of our state's multifamily development.

Monday, August 22, 2005

Luxury Mansion Style Homes from US Homes:

Homes that measure more than 5000 square feet and filled with luxurious amenities US Homes that will break the barriers on home sizes. These homes are being offered in three neighborhoods including - Earlstone at Anthem, Arroyo Canyon and White Horse Estates.

The homes will feature some stunning features like walled courtyard entry, fireplaces and more. Till now your only option of owning a home of such size and features was building a custom home whose costs would far exceed the cost of a luxury home being offered by US Homes.

Homes located at Anthem master-planned community in Henderson are selling at a brisk pace and offer buyers a choice of 5 floor plans. The largest of these home will have 5 bedrooms, baths, media room, dens, office room, courtyard, game room and a bonus room.

Most of homes at the three neighborhoods include three-car garages. Two-story homes feature a covered patio, veranda and covered entry and prices begin in the mid-$600,000s.