Streamline Towers –Neat!

The attention is moving from the luxury high-rises along the strip and surrounding areas to the Las Vegas downtown area. The city is promoting a major redevelopment effort and investors are quick to appreciate the potential of the new projects. They are picking up the still relatively lower priced condo units there. There has been a relaxation of the zoning system in the Old Strip area of Freemont Street in order to accommodate more non-gaming venues. One can look forward to nightly live jazz, comedy clubs, nightclubs, boutiques, taverns and coffee houses and the development of a retro Las Vegas atmosphere. Plans are afoot to create several exciting neighborhoods including an arts district, an entertainment district, a casino district, the Las Vegas Academy performing arts district and an office district. The 12 million square foot World Market Center and the Premium Outlet Mall with over 120 shops and restaurants is also on the cards.

There are125 condos and high-rise projects in various stages of planning around the Las Vegas Valley but I feel only 35% to 40% of these will actually be built. Streamline Towers, in the emerging downtown entertainment district seems to be one that will most probably see the light of day as it has already secured financing by Barclay’s Bank. It has a superb location near the 200,000 square foot Neonopolis entertainment complex and the Fremont Street Experience.

Streamline Towers broke ground in fall of 2005 and it is estimated to be completed in early 2007. Streamline Towers will be 21 stories high and have 251 elegant residences with 10 to 12 foot high ceilings and private balconies offering unobstructed views of the strip and the surrounding mountains. Each unit will have its own private terrace and the building will feature one, two and three bedroom condominiums. The latest energy efficient materials will be used and each condo will have state of the art appliances, security card entry system, ceramic tile kitchen and bathroom floors, spacious closets, built in microwave, dishwasher, gas cook top and oven. Units are also wired for telephone, cable and high-speed internet access.

The common facilities include a rooftop pool, spa, fully equipped fitness center, a 16th floor club house and a 11,000 square feet of neighborhood retail space including hairdressers, dry cleaners, mail facilities and boutique coffee shop. The building will have private secured parking and 24-hour concierge service. For a small condominium, it has all the features of a large community.

Sales centers are scheduled to open in late July. Streamline Towers also offers onsite executive leasing services for nightly, weekly and long-term rentals and seems to be a good choice for second homeowners and investors. Prices range from $425,000 to $1,100,000 and condos range in size from approximately 750 square foot, one bedroom 1.5 bath units up to almost 1900 square foot 3 bedroom and a den with 2.5 bath units. Bookings are being taken with the standard deposit of 15% to be placed into escrow upon signing on the dotted line.

Cosmopolitan – A Well-Planned Project

Suddenly the condo scene in Las Vegas is booming. There are nearly 50,000 units in 175 towers with construction in the planned stage, proposed or in progress. Some builders have made grandiose plans and even managed to sell numerous flats in advance. However, often these are stalled, postponed or dropped for financial reasons.

Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino is a major mixed-use project on the Strip on 8.5 acres between the Bellagio hotel-casino and the planned MGM Mirage Project City Center and boasts of the best location for any condo-hotel in Las Vegas today. The project has recently received a big financial boost with a $ 415 million loan from the Deutsche Bank for financing the construction. The money will help the developers construct Cosmopolitan's underground elements, which include a 3,900-space parking garage. Local real estate and gaming analysts believe that loan is a positive milestone for the Cosmopolitan.

Cosmopolitan broke ground in August 2005 and is scheduled to open in 2008. They have appointed Global Hyatt Corp to manage the property. Grand Hyatt will manage the Cosmopolitan's condominium-rental program and the 1,000 hotel rooms. They are also contributing $50 million to the construction of the Cosmopolitan. Cosmopolitan's Deutsche Bank financing probably came through because of the project's sales, a construction agreement with Perini Building Co and the marketing relationship with Hyatt.

Buyer reservations on condominiums began a year ago and since April, these reservations are being converted to hard sales. There have been unprecedented sales in the Casino Spa Tower. The resort will have 700 condo-hotel units in the Beach Club Tower on the the Beach ClubDeck facing Las Vegas Boulevard.The Beach Tower will have stunning views and this is your chance to own a beach front property in LasVegas. 1,600 of the development's 2,000 condominiums at prices ranging from $400,000 to $1.7 million, for a total sales volume of more than $1.2 billion have been picked up. The second, bigger tower will front Harmon Avenue, with 1,000 hotel rooms and around 1,300 condo-hotel units. Prices will range from $600s to $1.9 million.

The $2 billion project will have a 75,000 square foot Casino, 18,000 square foot Cabaret-Casino, Cosmo Dining Club, Cosmo Beach Club, and Spa & Fitness Club. Negotiations are on with several retailers and restaurateurs to take space in the 275,000-square-foot shopping center for 50 Cosmopolitan Specialty Shops. The development will also have 150,000 square feet of meeting space. The condos will range from 2,500 square feet to 6,000 square feet. At the end of 2006, they plan to seek a further $1.4 billion loan. Cosmopolitan's first phase of 1,000 units, the retail space, casino and a 1,800-seat theater, should open in late 2008. The rest of the condominiums and hotel rooms are scheduled for April 2009.

The Cosmopolitan has moved forward despite the resignation last month of President David Friedman, a former Las Vegas Sands executive who acquired the land for the project and brought in the developer, Eichner and Hyatt. Ron Thacker, a 30-year gaming veteran from the Flamingo and Casino Windsor, will look after the operation of the casino.
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Metropolis Lofts and Flats – Elegance and Style

Condo living is here to stay in Las Vegas. The city has millions of visitors every year and almost 6000 new people move here every month, but surprisingly, high-rise structures are just coming into their own. Many projects have been launched with great hype though some have remained just plans. The initial excitement and the sharp rise in real estate prices in the valley tempted a lot of real estate investors. Many big name developments were sold out within weeks and as they now near completion, all you have are second sales. These too are worth the money, the way things seem to be going in Las Vegas property markets. Metropolis comes to mind in this respect.

Completely sold out, Metropolis is only a few weeks away from completion, and those who missed the opportunity to purchase a flat or loft earlier can now seriously consider buying a brand new resale with spectacular golf and Strip views. Metropolis Lofts and Flats offer a unique combination of Las Vegas City living with peace and tranquility. Just across the strip, overlooking the Wynn Golf Course, Metropolis is just around the corner from the glitz and excitement of Las Vegas, yet away from it all. With fantastic views of the mountains by day and breathtaking views of the city and golf course, this is a high rise that promises to be a good buy. The 19 floor Metropolis is almost complete and there are "new" resales available starting in the $800s.

A lovely art deco style building, with large pool and lush courtyard, it can transport you to another world in a minute. The exterior design is reminiscent of turn-of-the-century art deco structures of the Big Apple, with horizontal bands running across the structure, topped with stainless steel and neon lights. Efficient concierge sevice and an elegant art deco private lobby with a 2-story ceiling lobby set the tone. There are 14 guest-parking spaces plus street parking and access to the private parking garage is through controlled access gates. Apparently each homeowner will receive two transmitters for this. The complex offers spare storage rooms for purchase.

Obviously designed with party animals in mind, in addition to the built in wine cellars in each unit there is a private wine cellar and a completely equipped caterer's kitchen that residents can use for private functions. The condo also has its own a first class Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment. The lofts have exciting possibilities with their near twenty foot height of ceilings while the flats too have a comfortable eleven feet ceiling height. The builders have offered a choice of flooring material of either wood, tile, or carpet which can vary from unit to unit. Granite topped kitchens, well equipped bathrooms, Metropolis has it all. The surprising part is that there are very low maintenance charges making ita very viable proposition as a second homeor even just as an investment which will certainly appreciate sharply with time.

The Lakes – The Perfect Desert Retreat

Just seventeen miles from the Las Vegas strip, but a world apart! One visit to The Lakes, west of the city in Henderson near Lake Mead, is enough to convince anyone that Las Vegas can seem a bit tawdry sometimes. Unfortunately, you cannot just walk or rather drive in there if you want a look, but if you are serious about investing and once you are expected, the red carpet is rolled out in style. Check-Ins and Outs must be made at the Lake Las Vegas Sales and Information Center at Southshore Security Gatehouse.

The homes have created a buzz over the years and the place keeps reinventing itself in the most enchanting ways. The Lakes will revive the most jaded soul and bring back that little skip in your walk. A good option is renting a vacation villa at the Lake Las Vegas Resort Vacation Villas that offer luxury single-family homes and villas on the Reflection Bay Golf Course, near Hyatt and the Ritz-Carlton.

MonteLago Village Resort offers beautifully appointed condominiums with a charming blend of home comforts and quiet luxury in a serene Mediterranean resort ambiance. This world-class accommodation opens the doors to a wide variety of recreation activities including golfing, fishing, spa facilities and a nearby casino. The strip can tire you out after a bit- no such fear here. Montelago village is a very successful ode to Mediterranean towns with its leisurely pace refined style. Wander down a cobblestone street, relax on a bench tucked beside a fountain or just watch the waves dance on the huge lake.

The shops and galleries bring the latest in fashion and life style, be it hand-blown glass vases or haute couture. Golf is way of life here and new challenges await you on the wide green fairways. One can dine out every night at a new place in the best international traditions. Outdoor options are plenty with fishing, boating, kayaking, mountain-biking, ATV & Hummer tours and even heli-touring. The adventurous can find endless ways to spend the days.

The Hyatt Lake Las Vegas on a 320-acre lake, one of the largest privately owned lakes in Nevada with ten miles of breathtaking shoreline offers all of the benefits of lake living: scenic views, natural wildlife and endless recreational opportunities, like sailing, fishing, windsurfing and kayaking. The resort features luxury accommodations plenty of recreational sports and an exciting European themed Casino Baraka. Just chill on the landscaped pool decks, palm-shaded terraces, tent-line cabanas or the sandy beaches along the lake.

The Lakes is close enough to the action of Las Vegas but far enough away from it to indulge in peace and relaxation and makes the perfect desert retreat. If you yearn for a little quiet time after the fast pace of the city this is the place for you. Relax by the lake at night looking up at the mountains and the stars and all is well with the world. You can take a guided hike, a yacht cruise or a gondola ride, or wallow in a spa. Enjoy a flutter at the Casino MonteLago or take the shuttle to the strip

Dragon’s Ridge – Unforgettable!

Dragon Ridge Golf Club designed by golf course architects Jay Morrish and David Druzisky is a golfer’s dream come true. It is one of the most attractive reasons to live in MacDonald Highlands and extols the traditional Scottish heritage. The charm of the course is that whilst it is one of the most challenging golf courses in Las Vegas, it is suitable for all levels of golfers. Small wonder then, that the Tiger Woods Foundation has held its Tiger Jam here yet again. Just a fortnight ago, the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences held its Third Annual D.I.C.E. summit golf morning here. Reports are still coming in, but chances are that some more persons from the world of design will think of innovative reasons to relocate here!

The homes that nestle around the course are unbelievably attractive in style, design and landscaping. The custom plots facing the fairways are always in demand though the view of the majestic mountains is no less inspiring. The waterscapes with the rolling greens are a treat for tired eyes. The prices are steep but what the heck, the properties are exclusive!

The Dragon Ridge golf course starts at the bottom of the rugged highlands and rolls deep into the McCullough mountain range. Some of the homes have been cut into the mountainside and offer spectacular views of the glittering Las Vegas strip. The dramatic tree lines, rolling fairways, and breaking greens of Dragon Ridge Country Club tests a golfers strokes and shot choices. The wide fairways encourage golfers of any handicap to make playable shots off the tee.

The golf course design of Dragon Ridge marks the first collaboration between Jay Morrish and David Druzisky and it looks like their game plan to design a course that is playable for all skill levels, but always keep players off-balance has been immensely successful. The preserved natural rock outcroppings, desert washes and strategically placed bunkers add to the challenge of shot selection and accuracy approaching the greens.

This exclusive layout boasts of wide lush fairways dotted with volcanic rock and split by Arroyos of the McCullough Mountains. One cannot but admire the split fairways that incorporate the natural desert mountain surroundings and blind shots off the tee. Dragon Ridge is one of the newest premier golf courses in the Las Vegas / Henderson area. The course has an intriguing design with front nine holes winding gently down the Canyon while the back nine cunningly climb up. The climb may have you gasping, but not just for breath. The breathtaking views of the valley and the Las Vegas Strip are truly unforgettable

Dragon Ridge is about 13 miles from the Las Vegas Strip but Henderson has plenty of amenities that make traveling to the strip almost unnecessary. The last couple of years have brought another reason for going to Dragon’s Ridge. The new 32,000 square feet Clubhouse is a masterpiece in design. It is obvious that the same attention to detail and other unique characteristics of the neighborhood are embodied here.

Whitney Ranch – The Best of Everything

Henderson in Clark County has come out of the shadow of its sister city Las Vegas. What was once a growing suburb of booming Las Vegas today has a population of over two hundred thousand and is the sixth fastest growing city in the U.S. It has its own government, taxes, police, fire and utilities and is today coming into its own with the high quality of neighborhoods being developed here. Whitney Ranch is in the northern section of the City of Henderson, in the Greater Las Vegas area.

The average price for a home in Whitney Ranch has climbed to around $ 500,000. Just a few months ago, it was approximately 5% cheaper. Living in Henderson has a lot of advantages and the prices reflect that. Just about 15 minutes from the International Airport and approximately the same distance to the strip, Whitney Ranch is conveniently located within minutes of some of the best retail stores for shopping, fashionable restaurants for fine dining, exciting gaming and recreational offerings available anywhere in the valley.

Glorious weather with year round sunshine and low taxes - Henderson has all the advantages of Las Vegas city without the crowds. Once you choose to visit or move to a master planned community like Whitney Ranch you will, in all honesty, find little reason to visit the strip or downtown Las Vegas. All the pleasures of Las Vegas await you here with none of the hassles.

People visiting Las Vegas do not miss out on a day shopping at the Galleria Mall, which is just a mile away from Whitney Ranch. This fashionable mall offers the latest and most exciting products in the most exclusive ambience. If the gaming and casinos are the attraction that brings you to Las Vegas, try your luck at the Sunset Station casino, which is accessible within minutes from You Whitney Ranch home as well. Golfers can tee off at the Wild horse Golf Club located just 10 minutes to the west of Whitney Ranch. I seriously cannot think of anything else that Las Vegas offers that Henderson does not.

The convenient location of Whitney Ranch and easy access to the 515 freeway will reach you to Boulder City and Lake Mead in no time at all. Nothing like a day out in the open to unwind, after a hard days play! As an investment, a property in Whitney Ranch is a sound proposition; as a place to relocate to in the valley there may be very few to match it. Beautifully constructed homes in scenic landscaped surroundings bring peace and serenity to the residents’ lives.

Every community matures over time to establish its true worth. The superb maintenance of Whitney Ranch assures one that it will never be a bad real estate investment. For families, this is a great place to raise children. For others you can come home to peace and luxury in Whitney Ranch.

Spanish Trails - A pioneering community

Spanish Trails was one of the first golfing communities to develop in Las Vegas and still ranks among the most sought after. Its location, approximately 15 minutes west of the Las Vegas strip is of course a big attraction, but it is much more than that. Conveniently, near the International airport and a secure luxurious guard gated community, Spanish Trails has stood the test of time and has offered much more than promised. Most of the Spanish Trails homes were constructed in the 1980's and 1990's. This development was the first of its kind in Las Vegas.

The 640 acres of master planned community offers a choice of homes in eleven different neighborhoods with a large variety in designs and styles to choose from. Surrounded by mature landscaping and pleasing waterscape, a home in Spanish Trail makes a perfect second home or vacation choice. Even as an investment, a house in Spanish Trails is a sound idea as the costs have gone up since this community was first developed, and are still rising. Custom estates prices today are in the million dollars to eight million dollars bracket.

You could pick up a Town home in the price range of about $400,000, but a detached villa can cost at least twice as much. The biggest attraction at Spanish Trails is undoubtedly the exclusive Spanish Trails Golf and Country Club, a private club that features a 27 hole golf course. Membership of the club is generally offered by and sold by individual members. Golf membership usually costs about $30,000 and social membership is available in the $3,000 to $4,000 range. The association provides lists of memberships available for sale. Membership fees are worth the facilities offered here. Residents of the Spanish Trails community have free access to the Tennis Court Complex, fitness center, and pools.

Even today, an investment in Spanish Trails has higher than average chance for future appreciation due to its excellent location, sought after golf course and the amenities available to residents. Las Vegas real estate is still reasonable though it has increased substantially over the past year. It still offers some of the most affordable and attractive housing in the country. There is also the excellent weather with almost 350 days of sunshine, good school system and low taxes in its favor. Those who are attracted by the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas are just fifteen minutes away from the Strip.

In Spanish Trails, the diversity in housing choices may be perplexing, but there are experienced realtors who can explain the benefits and drawbacks of your choice.

The quality of life in Las Vegas is generally better than in most areas and most communities offer outstanding exercise facilities, excellent ethnic restaurants, the advantages of any other city, plus much more. The average homeowner is young, so there is plenty of opportunity to advance in your career. Spanish Trails set the standard for the southwest quadrant of Las Vegas and is known all over the country for its design, security, and glorious home sites.

MacDonald Ranch - So Much to Offer

Henderson is the second largest city in Nevada, just southeast of Las Vegas. Over the past five years or so, this region has proved to be the most sought after real estate, with MacDonald Ranch being one of the best master-planned communities. The main attractions of MacDonald Ranch are proximity to McCarran International Airport and the Las Vegas Strip, two excellent golf courses and a range of homes to suit every taste and budget. The community is built against the backdrop of the McCullough Mountains and is 35 minutes from Lake Mead. Houses face either the mountains or the golf courses.

The choice of homes in the various neighborhoods of MacDonald Ranch is really quite impressive. The homes in upscale MacDonald Highlands, Foothills At Mac Donald Ranch, Sunridge at MacDonald and the age restricted Sun City MacDonald Ranch are worth investigating. MacDonald Ranch offers a variety of home styles, from apartments and single-family residences to affordable town homes, pricey custom homes and luxury custom estates.
Many of the luxury home sites nestle in the mountainside and provide breathtaking views of the Las Vegas strip. Depending on the community, amenities offered vary and may include tennis and swimming, fitness and athletic centers, basketball, baseball and volleyball as well as parks and children's play areas.

If you can afford it, the prestigious community of MacDonald Highlands is the place to choose. It rises above the Las Vegas valley, in the mountains and is Southern Nevada's first hillside community. Encompassing over 1,200 acres and surrounding the exceptional 18-hole championship Dragon Ridge golf course and Country Club, MacDonald Highlands is a guard-gated community that includes three neighborhood parks. The way the growth and demand has been thus far, there is, no doubt, that neighborhood will be sold out and all the promised amenities will fructify.

The 10 acres of open space features tennis, basketball and volleyball courts play areas and picnic facilities. MacDonald Highlands will have five miles of walking trails meandering throughout the community to join nature trails into the surrounding McCullough Mountains. MacDonald Highlands offers 800 luxury residential custom home sites ranging from one-quarter acre to over one acre. Toll Brothers are offering some luxuriously appointed semi-custom homes. The custom home sites have been built around the championship Dragon Ridge golf course, and are spread out over 2 square miles. MacDonald Highlands is obviously the lowest density master-planned community in southern Nevada. It recently hosted the popular "Street of Dreams," displaying the latest innovations in home design. Plans also include an enclave of luxury condominiums and town homes.

Senior citizens looking for an age-restricted community will fall in love with Sun City MacDonald Ranch, all 564 acres of it. The homes surround Willow Golf Course and Country Club that features beautiful willow trees along the fairways and greens. Other amenities for active senior citizens include tennis, boccie ball, modern fitness facilities, swimming pools and spas. Other communities such as Sunridge at MacDonald Ranch and Foothills at MacDonald are under development. MacDonald Ranch is close to shops, restaurants and businesses. Whether you are a golfer, a boater or just someone who enjoys scenic mountain views, the community has something to offer in a variety of price ranges.

Nevada Trails – Eco-Friendly Luxury

Nevada Trails, the master-planned community in southwest Las Vegas is ready for occupation. The scenic beauty of Nevada Trails, surrounded by spectacular desert and open sky, the winding trail and acres of parks brings you close to nature. Pardee Homes, the builders have incorporated exciting features that were not part of the initially disclosed plans. The original model featured lush landscaping making Nevada Trails an exotic oasis in the desert.

Somewhere along the line, a new model complex was created across the street that is a showcase for a variety of colorful desert-friendly plants. The succulents include agaves, ocotillos, yuccas, creosote, cacti, and the inspirations of the three neighborhoods of Nevada Trails, the mesquite, palo verde and shoestring acacia, plus the beautiful desert willow tree. All these plants are tagged with informational signage for the visitor. Nevada Trails is also a test bed for plants from Southern California that are drought tolerant.

Water-saving landscaping is most evident at Nevada Trails. In addition to drought-tolerant plants, the builders have installed a state-of-the-art irrigation system, operated by satellite technology that receives weather data twice a day to determine how much water each plant needs.

Palo Verde, Acacia and Mesquite are three neighborhoods of the master-planned community that includes parks, hiking trails and a elementary school. Palo Verde, the first neighborhood, features courtyards homes of over five thousand square feet with up to 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Acacia has homes up to 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of over three thousand three hundred square feet, in designs of one or two stories. Mesquite homes range from fifteen hundred to twothousand five hundred square feet that have up to 5 bedrooms. Many homes at Nevada Trails will feature courtyard entries, island kitchens, 3 bay garages and sun room.
Pardee Homes have introduced another unique option in their larger designs, a permanent outdoor kitchen. Pardee's Ultimate Family Home is for those who can't get enough alfresco entertaining. The Nevada year-round climate permits it, so you can actually have a full-fledged fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a gas-fired oven/barbecue, cook top burners, refrigerator, sink, cabinetry, a food prep island and even a garbage disposal. All this at a price of course because you can’t leave all this stuff out there without some protective measures!

Nevada Trails offers other groundbreaking features like their LivingSmart® program with exciting choices for healthier, more efficient living. All homes are designed according to ComfortWise® standards and they will meet rigorous Energy Star® requirements. Features include customized air conditioners, extra-tight duct systems, solar electricity, fluorescent lighting, tank-less water heaters, low VOC paint and central vacuum systems.

Spectrally selective glass windows let in natural light without tinting but block 75% of the harmful uv rays which can fade furnishings. They also block out infrared light, which produces solar heat and this can reduce summer cooling bills by 40%. The homes will not only save energy but also create a much healthier and comfortable living environment. Outstanding caulking, sealing and insulation not only keep energy in, but also help keep dust and allergens out, so important while living in the great Mojave Desert.

Mountain’s Edge – The Way It Was

Mountain’s Edge (http://www.mountainsedge.com) is a 3500-acre master planned community off Buffalo Drive and Blue Diamond Road that celebrates the history of Las Vegas valley. It has a distinct edge over whatever else is on offer in the valley and buyers have been quick to spot it. The sales for 2005 have surpassed the expectations of Focus Property Group, the planners and developers. The group is dedicated to preserving the environment and much of the region’s natural desert landscape. The community embraces drought resistant methods and claims to be the new South West. An onsite demonstration garden grows drought tolerant varieties of plants, shrubs, trees and ground covering that need very little water while giving color and providing large shrub massing to add to the aesthetics.

Ground breaking for the project was in mid February 2004 and sales started in November 2004. The response has been encouraging with more sales than any other new planned community in the Valley has in 2005. The developers have taken the effort to stay in the press all the while and the constant buzz has translated into interested buyers. Prices range from the mid $200,000s to $800,000s. They hope to be fully developed by 2010 and house 33, 000 people in 12,500 homes. Schools, shopping centers, restaurants and a fire station are all part of the master plan.

The success of the project obviously lies in the depth and range in high quality, diverse housing options. Twenty-one different homebuilders offer town homes, single-family units or even condos. Each neighborhood within the community has its distinct characteristics. It maintains an old world theme with olive groves and aged stonewalls. A series of paseos or paths will connect the different neighborhoods and link the residents to each other. The paseos for Village 1 should be ready by April 2006.

500 acres of parks with trails are part of the plans. In the background looms Exploration Peak that will have a mountain park with trails to the summit. Exploration Park, a 280- acre regional park, has replicas of an Old West town and Native American village play structures, archeological dig area, amphitheater and water play area, picnic area and walking trails. Mountains Edge is a unique community already involved in philanthropic and community development projects, including a long-term relationship with the boy scouts. They recently held their first community event, a 5K run as a fundraiser for them.

Mountain's Edge has adopted design constraints on the builders that bring the water saving and environment design features into the residential areas. The builders have agreed to eliminate turf from the front yard of homes in favor of drought tolerant ground landscaping. Thousands of homes from one story to three stories are now under construction. Residents of Southern Nevada who serve as police officers, teachers, nurses, fire fighters and active military men will receive a discount at Engle Home’s, Beacon Hill neighborhood. The community information center, the Home Search Café faces a tot lot, making selection of a home without distraction by young kids easier. The displays also give details of the local history.

Rhodes Ranch – Of Golf and Palm Trees

Rhodes Ranch is born out of the desert at the base of the Spring Mountains and has been transformed quite miraculously into a lush tropical oasis. A luxurious golfing community with a variety of home designs, it boasts of one of the best golf courses in the region. Spread over 1,500 acres this planned golf course community, located in the southwest part of the Las Vegas valley offers a tranquil haven for those who want to escape the throb and excitement of the Las Vegas strip. This premier guarded and gated community in the currently most popular SW Las Vegas neighborhood has the advantage of being just five miles west of the famed Las Vegas strip and only ten minutes from the airport.

The Rhodes Ranch Golf Course was opened to the public for play in late 1997. The jewel has been designed by Ted Robinson. Gentle rolling fairways and roughs that are broken up by mass plantings of tropical palms, make up this162 acre course. The varying elevations of over 1200 feet above sea level offer stunning views of the city. The golf course has numerous water features, and is suitable for golfers of all skill levels. Look at the three thousand palm trees and you will imagine yourself to be anywhere but in the desert environment. If you are a golfer, you must have a game at the Rhodes Ranch Golf Club that continues to receive high praise and accolades from everywhere. The golf course is a privately owned public access golf course with no equity or social memberships. Local residents receive a discount so it is one more reason to live in or take a rental in this utopian golf community.

Rhodes Homes offers several designs in homes that range from almost eighteen hundred square feet to over four thousand square feet. Even though there are nine well-known builders who are represented at Rhodes Ranch, only Rhodes Homes are continuing to build, as of now. Five thousand homes are on the cards to be built in eight distinct sub sections or neighborhoods. A beautiful new recreation center with swimming pools, fitness center and recreational facilities is operational

The community is without doubt a good investment proposition too and as of February 2006, sales activity for resale homes for the last 3 months reflects sales from $342,500, to $985,000 with a median price of $446,000. Rhodes Ranch golf course community is obviously a highly sought after neighborhood. One cannot however help comparing it with Mountains Edge, where the natural history and environment of Nevada is being preserved and even highlighted. Honestly, one wonders at the justification of bringing Florida to Nevada when the region boasts of such rugged natural beauty. As of now, the infrastructure of the community has been a bit of problem in the area. However, there now is a new shopping center with a grocery store just to the north of Rhodes Ranch.

Ivana Towers –Trumped?

Another one bites the dust without ever taking off. The Ivana Towers project, trumpeted as being the tallest structure in Las Vegas is stillborn.The 2.17-acre property at the northeast corner of Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard is up for sale for $49 million.Two Australian entrepreneurs Victor Altomare and his lawyer and business partner Joseph Di Maurohad teamed up with Donald Trump's ex-wife Ivana to build a $US700 million ($913 million) 73-storey tower apartment block. Originally called The Summit, the287-metre tower with a penthouse at the top - dubbed The Cockpit, was renamed The Ivana when Mrs Trump joined in.
The project was announced with a lot of fanfare and details released of the project were overwhelming. The sales office made presentations that were more appropriate for a nightclub with flashing lights, smoke machines and loud music. Ivana announced a Men of Construction calendar for 2006 and invited hunks from the construction trade to send in their entries. Ultimately, it all came to naught; Altomare, who had already abandoned his Liberty Towers projects decided to call it quits on Ivana too.

Las Vegas is experiencing a gold rush situation in the real estate development business. Naturally, there is stiff competition amongst high-rise projects. Developers try to pre-sell the units in a blitz of publicity but raising finance for a huge project like this one can never be easy. Rising construction costs are mainly because of unavailability of material like lumber and shortage of labor. Not everyone can survive the race. In the case of Ivana, even if the developers had pre-sold 500 units it would have been a tough job.

Marketing real estate is extremely competitive business. Success comes to those who can market high-end residences and actually stimulate demand for them. The Cockpit was designed as a huge 20,000 square feet $35 million penthouse with its own pool and elevator and exclusive fittings. Not many could have been able to afford it and ultimately the developers could not afford to build it!

Developing property is never easy and in the current Las Vegas scenario of rising construction costs, rising land prices and the fact that the mid- and high-rise condo market (in Las Vegas) is still in its infancy has made it a difficult game to play. One hopes that not all is lost yet. The land value is considerable and the location, on the site of the former Holy Cow casino is a prime one. The site can still be a success if the entire project is conceived and promoted correctly.

Though the present developer wants to sell the land, it does not mean that the project will not see light of day. It may not be the Ivana, where Mrs. Ivana Trump personally designed the interiors of each unit but I am of the opinion that something good will come out of this. There is a lesson for all the stakeholders in this and one hopes that the project in whatever form does get to see the light of day.

Las Vegas Golf Courses –Tee Time!

The number of golf courses in Las Vegas is increasing and the tally was 65 at last count. The population boom in the Valley is undoubtedly due to number of factors including glorious sunshine, zero personal state tax, the laidback life and the glitter of the Las Vegas strip. Personally, I think golf is a huge attraction. The choice of private country clubs, semi-private golf clubs and public golf courses with attractive golf communities around them is paradise for a golf addict.

It is most people’s dream to play on courses designed by legends like Jack Nicholas and Ted Robinson, so here is the chance to tee off at venues of PGA tournaments on championship golf courses. There has never been a better time to buy a round of golf in Vegas with the irresistible hotel and air packages. If you are lucky enough to relocate there, where a range of golfing communities beckon you, it is another story. Anyway, do remember when booking a tee time, Friday through Sunday are the busiest.

Las Vegas has numerous award winning courses selected by various opinion polls, golf magazines etc. The Paiute Golf Resort is a unanimous choice for the best overall experience. The Wolf course is the newest of three and probably the most upscale. It combines a desert mystique with the effect of the surrounding mountains that change color throughout the golf course. The course is treacherous but it makes a round of golf a moving, mystical desert experience.

Tom Fazio's Desert Course at Primm Valley is a good 45 minutes from Las Vegas, so plan your day accordingly. The Lakes Course can become a buzz of activity but the
Desert Course has this air about it. Give it a shot! Aliante is a personal favorite with its spectacular views of 10,000-foot peaks of the Sheep Range and superb tournament-caliber holes. The fairways weave though the golfing community, so you can imagine how serene it must be to live here.

The Bali Hai Golf Club brought the South Pacific to Las Vegas and nothing has been the same since. The club is the last word in luxury and the course is stunning, to say the least. Brilliant white sand bunkers and thousands of palm trees, Bali Hai is breathtaking. Golf Summerlin offers a choice of a traditional round on one of their par-72 layouts or a quickie on an award-winning par-60 executive course, all against a majestic mountain backdrop. Take your pick!

Silverstone offers everything a golfer can want, tough but fair challenges, variety in distances and directions and generous fairways so you can have fun and score. Lake Las Vegas is arguably the crown jewel of Las Vegas golf courses. Golf communities sparkle around a 320-acre man made lake that separates the ninth and 18th greens. The Falls Golf Club and the Tom Weiskopf-designed course are legendary. The Tuscan-themed clubhouse is designed like an old winery and I loved the enormous wood and fieldstone barroom with an amazing chandelier hanging from the high ceiling. Tall windows open onto the lake and a 60-foot bell tower chimes the hours. Unforgettable!

Nevada Trails Community Real Estate

Hiking is just one of the Attractions of Nevada Trails Community Real Estate!
Prospects of top hiking amenities in the community real estate of Nevada Trails are obvious. This is certainly an important element in favor of selecting this area from the many attractive options of which Las Vegas can boast. Families move in to Las Vegas every month, drawn by jobs and business opportunities. The favorable cost of living and liberal tax regime are other reasons to want to live in this top growth center of the United States. The many benefits of Las Vegas living have a major addition in terms of active outdoor recreation in the rather wild surroundings of community real estate in Nevada Trails.

Developers of this locality work hard to complete the urban infrastructure that community real estate needs. A school and parks are amongst the latest additions at Nevada Trails. The local community real estate has managed to add on the essentials of modern living without spoiling the pristine beauty of the place. No wonder that homes in Nevada Trails are in such overwhelming demand! The community real estate is at a most favorable stage for investment, as planned structures and institutions will certainly spur value appreciation.

Realty professionals have kept pace with the tremendous surge in demand for plots and homes in Nevada Trails. The State’s licensing system ensures that investors and prospective buyers can look forward to reliable quotes, proper documentation and guidance on ancillary services that clients may require. Newcomers generally appreciate tips on the best mortgage products available and names of law firms and attorneys who can oversee the negotiation and closing of loan applications.

Community real estate in Nevada Trails has made a name for its countryside that bears few scars of the avarice of modern urban development. However builders can be proud of the cutting-edge technologies deployed in home design and construction. The best expression of this approach is in the amazing energy efficiencies that buildings in the community real estate have been able to achieve. Clearly, Nevada Trails has much to commend itself apart from being a hiker’s paradise!

Las Vegas Golf Communities – Tee Off!

People who can retire or relocate to Las Vegas are in my view amongst the luckiest in the world. Low taxes, over three hundred days of sunshine, casinos, entertainment, and golfing communities for homes; what more could one want in life? The range of Las Vegas golf homes is vast and if you can afford it, you can take your pick from luxury high rises lining the lush fairways at the Las Vegas Country Club to custom hillside homes at Lake Las Vegas for over $6,000,000. There are currently 68 golf courses in the Las Vegas Valley and communities in their vicinity so you are certain to find something to suit your budget. You could easily pick a town house for less than $200,000

If I had to choose three favorites, one would certainly be Sun City Aliante in North Las Vegas. I think it is just the right size and includes all the right things. The emerald fairways of the Aliante golf course are interwoven with the community making the view from all sides of every home a verdant, visual delight. Priced in the mid 200,000s the homes are casual and comfortable but of high quality and low maintenance. You have a choice of seven single story home designs around a resort-style recreation plaza. Can you see yourself just there making the most of the fitness center, swimming pool, craft and hobby rooms, tennis and bocce courts?

In my opinion, Lake Las Vegas is among the best Las Vegas golf community from every point of view. Two Jack Nicholas designed private golf courses and a 320-acre artificial lake is the USP s of this golf community. The lake is the central highlight of this master planned community and is surrounded by terraced hillside. The homes are luxurious Mediterranean-style homes and resort villas. There are some custom home lots as well. Some may prefer the high rise with condos or even the luxury 500-room Hyatt Regency Resort for a casual visit. The view is certainly difficult to match.

Southern Highlands has one of the best Robert Trent Jones golf courses and a scenic location to match. This is a new private course and it is obvious that no expense has been spared. Southern Highlands offers beautiful city and golf views as it nestles in the foothills of the southwestern Las Vegas Valley. You could choose from the two sections on offer. At the top end are The Estates with custom homes on half-acre to two-acre lots. The Villages are also an attractive option with homes ranging in price from $180,000 through the $400,000 s.

As with any property deal, it pays to do your homework and find a local resident for a real estate agent. The choice is mind-boggling and real estate is booming in Nevada right now. Golfers are spoilt for choice with the private courses, semi private golf clubs and public golf courses. Active adult communities within easy reach of golf courses are a popular option.

17th & Vine – Hope for the Best

One of the most eagerly awaited projects is arguably 17th & Vine. A delightful mixed-use project, 17th and Vine will have 466 residential condos starting in the low $300 000s. The location could not be better, just minutes away from the McCarran international airport near the Las Vegas Beltway on Stephanie Street and Wigwam Parkway in Henderson. 17th and Vine offers the retail and condominium real estate development features with a range of high end retail facilities and well designed mid-rise condominiums.

Sure, we have others like Urban Village with a new concept to Las Vegas real estate of medium and low rises, but 17th and Vine brings a heady cocktail of downtown living with upscale amenities. I guess you can call it the Manhattanizing of Las Vegas or even the blend of New York chic with LA ambience. The 17th & vine project envisages itself as being much more than a condominium development; it is an exclusive community. The 17th and Vine complex structures will not be higher than five stories with top quality construction using concrete, steel and wood.

Encompassing over 300 thousand square feet, the plans include a built up area of over 65 thousand square feet of retail space alone. 17th and Vine is made up of ten buildings comprising of condominiums, parking garage, retail units, restaurants, and recreation facilities. Imagine having your own restaurants, laundry, bank, beauty salon, and postal service! In house facilities will include a state-of-the-art Fitness Center with plasma televisions, steam and massage rooms and individual luxurious pools for each building.

There are murmurs in the Las Vegas real estate business circles about the difficulties some developers seem to be facing regarding some projects under construction. Some major plans, despite good response from the investors have been abandoned. Others, like 17th & Vine have fallen behind schedule, causing some anxiety. Las Vegas real estate in the last eighteen months was almost like a new twenty first century gold rush. Construction costs have shot up by almost 20 percent in the past nine months, caused mostly by shortages of labor and materials like lumber because of the building boom. I guess it had to blow its lid sometime.

In the case of 17th & Vine, groundbreaking was set for July 2005 and construction was to start in August 2005. The estimated date of completion according to the original schedule is July of 2007. So far, things are behind schedule, which is a pity, as the project is a unique mixed- use urban village lo rise condominium complex. The condos are "turn key" with upgraded features throughout. They seem to have thought of everything, including high-speed Internet access, energy efficient windows, dramatic high ceilings, and granite countertops and designer plumbing fixtures. The floor designs of the over 450 units range from one bedroom to an ultra luxury three bedroom duplex.

There has been a recent spell of aggressive marketing on the part of real estate agents. Certainly, the developers of 17th &Vine are most reputed and reliable. One can only hope for the best.

The Trump International Hotel & Tower – In his Image

Every thing Donald Trump does is in keeping with his larger than life image and flamboyance. It looks like his Las Vegas venture is just that and more. This USD 300 million was booked fully within days of announcement of the project. Eager investors have deposited either $10,000 or $20,000 for each of the 1282 units in this 64 story high rise, which will be the tallest in Las Vegas. Of course that will be till the project of a certain ex- Mrs. Trump takes shape! However, we are not here to talk about the proposed luxury tower, Ivana, but the two million square foot tower that will be encased in 24-carat gold glass, The Trump International Hotel & Tower.

The ground breaking ceremony took place on12th July 2005 so we do have long way to go. None-the-less Trump envisages his pet project to be the most incredible landmark in Las Vegas when completed. The attention to detail is exceptional and I guess the unrivalled luxury will be reflected in every aspect of the building. Once you enter Trump Towers chances are you find yourself in a time warp. The Brecchia Onecciata marble floors below Italian crystal chandeliers and the Lalique-inspired glass panel at the Brazilian rosewood registration desk are reminiscent of the 1930s. The lobby floor with its oversized brick design and inlaid pattern of St. Laurent, Calcutta Gold and Emperador Light marbles reeks of opulence. It doesn’t end there, as gold and silver accents are part of the scene all through. The decorative panels of the wall are flanked by copper-colored silk drapes and the classic accent pieces, a circular ottoman and a Brazilian rosewood table, are outstanding.

The overall impression and style sends you back to a glamorous hotel of a bygone era that you see in the movies. Apparently, the designers want to be distinctive by using a twist on a classic design. The lavish interiors, incredible luxury and sumptuous furnishings will no doubt be accompanied by exceptional personal service and inimitable pampering. As I mentioned, Donald Trump's first Las Vegas development received tremendous response; of course the bookings still have to fructify into actual sales. The building is being built on a portion of the Frontier Hotel property, across from the Wynn Las Vegas resort project and golf course and next to the Fashion Show Mall. This will be the most luxurious and incredible condo-hotel ever built in Las Vegas. The units are an outstanding investment as Donald Trump has already announced that the price of units in the planned second phase will be 35% higher.

Work seems to be progressing steadily. A Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services has recently announced that it has been awarded the project for mechanical and plumbing systems including a 2,700-ton central air conditioning plant on a design / assist basis. Trump has already announced plans for a Trump Towers in Philadelphia and is eying land in north Texas as the next location for high-end condos, Trump Towers Dallas!

Spanish View Towers - A High Rise Vote

Spanish View Towers is a member of the new Las Vegas High Rise and Condominium Alliance. It may seem strange at first sight that wealthy developers should need a Trade Union, but the truth is that the high-rise condominium sector in Las Vegas does need some concerted action to ensure a bright future. There are a number of infrastructure issues that the Alliance hopes to address and this will add to the future value of properties such as Spanish View Towers.

The name does say it all. Living in this community will impart an intriguing Hispanic flavor to the Nevada Desert, and lend hues of villas to spacious apartments in a central part of Las Vegas. Spanish View Towers has been planned with all the luxurious features that have become a hallmark of Las Vegas homes, yet this community holds out the promise of a special ambience uncommon outside the best confines of Southern Europe. Spanish View Towers is set to make an architectural statement of distinction, and will enrich the international image of Las Vegas as a residential destination of top choice.

I consider Spanish View Towers to be a landmark development in Las Vegas. It is one of the first projects with which I have had the privilege of being associated, that pays homage to the environment, and uses Nevada’s natural resources to such advantages. All this is achieved without any compromise on modern conveniences and the elegance home owners deserve. The water recycling plant is reason enough to support this community in every way. The large bay windows have been designed not just for the scenic advantage of Las Vegas, but also to use the salubrious weather to best effect. Spanish View Towers is so right for those who care for nature!

The Spanish View Towers will cover some 15 acres of prime Las Vegas realty. The best designers in the business have been commissioned to landscape the outer perimeter in a style that is sure to catch the eye. Developers seem to have thought of every amenity a resident could wish, from swimming to tanning, and from walking to tennis. Facilities for business meetings and events extend to a commercial kitchen. Even large dogs will have their own run, separate from the one for their smaller friends!

The Spanish View Towers, in true Las Vegas tradition, starts with single bedroom apartments and goes all the way, with everything in-between, to the best penthouses that you may find anywhere! Six parking slots have been planned for each penthouse, which gives you some idea of the kind of opulence you can expect at the Spanish View Towers!

The project will be ready soon and has excellent appreciation potential in my opinion. The quality of life in this community will be both modern and caring, leaving little if any room for anything to be left wanting. I recommend it with confidence, and always ask clients who depend on my professional advice, to include the Spanish View Towers in their short lists for final selection.

Sandhurst - Trying too Hard

I am not the academic type, so I could be off the mark, but Sandhurst could have got stuck by trying too hard! This project on the Grand Central Parkway of Las Vegas has everything going for it. The Performing Arts Center and a top area medical facility are nearby. The keenly awaited World Market is planned for the vicinity. The 400-odd units range from lofts all the way to penthouses spread over three levels. So, why the delay in getting the project ready and fully occupied?

Well, for starters, never make important clients feel unwelcome. Las Vegas is a haven for investors. Nevada’s laws encourage investment. Investors are authentic owners, and add value to a property by word-of-mouth. I have never appreciated Sandhurst discouraging the investing community from showing interest and support in the community, and I think that the project has paid some price for such discrimination.

Come to think of it, Sandhurst is a bit confusing. I am not sure of how I should describe it to clients. Developers say that Sandhurst is meant for professionals who live in Las Vegas. Why plan units with 20 feet ceilings and provide ten thousand square feet for a restaurant? Why does a residential building for working professionals need room service? It seems Sandhurst has deviated from its positioning in marketing terms, and tries to act as a kind of vacation home or a hotel at times.

Perhaps it is best not to try and outguess the developers, and to enjoy the value Sandhurst undoubtedly delivers. Executives will find the central location a bonus. The dry cleaning service, front desk and concierge are helpful touches for people whose work may take them in and out of Las Vegas frequently. Everyone will love the airy terraces that come with each unit and the flexible floor plans. There is plenty of storage space in the building and the security of covered parking. There are three acres of landscaped gardens built in to the project, which will add immensely to the value of living at Sandhurst. The Spa and Health Club promises to be something special with a planned area of about thirty thousand square feet.

Companies with considerable business in Las Vegas will find it attractive to buy apartments in Sandhurst. The interiors are designed to please the most demanding personnel and the property represents good value for money. Let us hope construction picks up speed, and that this elegant tower in such a prestigious part of Las Vegas will soon be a beehive of activity!
Sandhurst Development LLC has a sound national record of construction in the United States, spanning more than four decades. They are known for properties of durable value and classic designs for high-rise apartment blocks. The Las Vegas project has been designed as a guard gated community. A sports arena may come up in the neighborhood, and will add to the value of Sandhurst homes. You should make an appointment and take a look soon!

The Platinum - Corporate Special

Corporate clients can be a headache because they demand so much value for so little! Find a place to satisfy the top dog, and the accountants shoot you down! Find a great bargain and the hot shots act as though you have sentenced them to hard labor at San Quentin! I have never had the courage to turn down large companies, and they seem to take to the convention facilities of Las Vegas like ducks to water! I mean, have you ever met an executive who turns down a conference opportunity at Las Vegas? Hotels are not just prohibitively priced at peak times, but getting rooms and suites can be quite a task for even the most resourceful travel department! Every US company worth its salt needs accommodation at Las Vegas, and this is not a business opportunity for any realtor to sniff at, their contradictory and never-ending demands notwithstanding!

That is why my life depends on Platinum. The developers of this special project in the heart of Las Vegas must have been harried realtors in their last lives, because they have come up with something that marketing and finance types love alike! Let me start with the economics, because this is what counts when an investment matter comes before a professional board. Platinum not only represents extraordinary value for the up-market values of Las Vegas, but there is a rental option that actually makes the most hardened finance chief smile! Companies can collect rents from their apartments and suites at the Platinum when they are not in use for company personnel and their guests. I wonder why the money should matter for the Forbes 500 Club, but I guess it looks good when orderlies put up the papers for powers that be!
Platinum lives up to its name in terms of quality. Seriously, company personnel really enjoy their Las Vegas trips when a stint at the Platinum is included in the agenda! It is close to the McCarran Airport, so getting in and out is a cinch, with almost no time wasted on long commutes. The new Monorail and the Convention Center are virtually next door. Executives from international metros marvel at the proximity of such luxury accommodation to the airport, as offered by the Platinum in Las Vegas.

The Platinum experience rivals the best a luxury hotel can offer. The fun starts on arrival with a choice between an enormous front entrance complete with landscaping and soothing water flows, and a discreet porte-cochere side entrance. Smart card entry and covered parking lend a sense of welcoming security. The bar and gift shop are most thoughtful touches that harried executives simply love!

The apartments and suites have been appointed by top designers, with no expense spared for the best appliances. All units are protected against heat and sound, so company personnel can look forward to relaxing and ultra-comfortable stays. The Platinum is good enough to satisfy the most exacting demands in terms of convenience and amenities.

The Platinum caters to business needs comprehensively. There is a great restaurant in-house, a Board room and a Conference Center as well. There is a roof top reception area with gorgeous views that makes for memorable business events.

I never fail to net a new corporate client with the Platinum by my side, and there are no complaints either!

Park Towers - Delivers the Promise

Realtors need exclusive properties for special clients of top commercial importance. These have to be projects that are set aside for the most discerning clients alone. Park Towers is a good choice for the Las Vegas area, with a name that says it all. There are less than one hundred units in this project, so there is no pressure to take every client to look at the property. It is something to savor and to ear mark for your most coveted clients.

Homes in the Park Towers are so eloquent in expression of class that people for who it has been designed fall in love at first sight! The sheer dimensions of the rooms, covered balconies and terraces hold you spell bound. The liberal doses of granite and marble blend wonderfully with the unique charm of rare wood and earthy limestone, for a feeling that is different from any other residence that you may have seen. The appliances are entirely reliable and make the tedium of cooking and entertaining such a pleasure. Touches such as whirlpools in the bathrooms finished with the finest marble let you indulge your senses to your heart’s content.

I really wonder why anyone would ever want or have occasion to leave the heavenly limits of a Park Towers home, but some of the best attractions of Las Vegas stand by for your pleasure. The Fashion Show Mall and the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace are just right for quality diversion, and you may even find something exclusive enough to add to your collection! Some of the best restaurants, theaters and golf courses are just minutes from the Park Towers, and the McCarran International Airport awaits your pleasure whenever you wish to jet in or out!

What really amazes me about the Park Towers amongst all the other properties in Las Vegas that I have worked over the years, is its unique ability to mix 19th century opulence in a 21st century format. The very entrance to the building makes a tremendous first impression, with a glass canopy for a veritable forest of greenery and a gurgling fountain. The swipe card entry with private elevators right to your door, are exactly the kind of touches that my special clients expect. The Park Towers have some common touches that its shares with other luxury condominiums in Las Vegas, such as a European Spa, swimming, fitness and a temperature controlled wine cellar. However, it is the library, the trellised gazebos and seating in the garden, the beauty salon and the gas barbecue in the recreation deck that I have not seen elsewhere. Billiards is another fancy to which the Park Towers caters. I also like the artifacts on display in the public areas, for it is not usual for any residential area to place such tremendous value in shared areas. The galleries and foyers of the Park Towers would do the most exclusive international hotel chain proud!

Park Towers is entirely private and exclusive. It is a kind of enclave reserved for a very select band of people. It is meant to house and to entertain people with frenzied demands on their time, and for those who have little privacy in their public lives. Park Towers is an oasis of exclusivity in our age of equal treatment for all. Please therefore keep this post of my blog a secret!

Mira Villa - Make a New Start

Mira Villa is the new kid on the block in Las Vegas, and promises a lifestyle with a difference. The community promises to set a new standard for other neighborhoods to follow. You can plan to live here and to upgrade your vocation and living to the new ways of the 21st century. Mira Villa is designed to cater to ambitious professionals and to senior citizens with equal aplomb.
Mira Villa has a location bias for golf. You are in danger of becoming addicted to the game if you are not amongst the ranks of passionate golfers already! The Mira Villa project area endearingly nestles in the recreational environs of some of the best golf courses in the Las Vegas area of Nevada. The Angel Park, Badlands Gold, TPC Summerlin and Canyons Golf Courses string around Mira Villa like a glittering bracelet of immeasurable value.

This neighborhood has been designed as a resort more than a simple residential community. Mira Villa homes represent exceptional value for money, because they facilitate a different way to live that is both relaxing and productive at the same time. People who would like to work from home and those engaged in highly creative lines of enterprise, will find the environs of homes in Mira Villa especially conducive. The Las Vegas downtown area is less than 30 minutes commuting distance from Mira Villa, so people with conventional office commitments can enjoy the superb living conditions of this community as well!

Mira Villa has the absorbing potential to offer a substantial difference from the quintessential ritzy and glamorous image that Las Vegas has assiduously courted for decades. It can offer a secluded and comfortable way of life, with all the advantages of being near an international metropolis at the same time. Many cities on the growth path can take lessons from the book of Mira Villa, on how to expand without losing the intimacy and distinctive character of closely-knit residential neighborhoods.

Mira Villa should be ready for occupation during the course of 2007. It is one of the most exciting real estate investment opportunities in Nevada. The easy availability of funds with flexible plans, combine with the tax advantages of investing inn Nevada, to beckon people looking for ways to build their net worth with magnetic power. Knowledgeable realtors unfailingly recommend purchase of Mira Villa properties over the many other options available in Las Vegas.

The project comes with an array of floor plans in the eight buildings that are being built. Individuals and couple tend to favor the two-bedroom entry option, while palatial penthouses with vast terrace areas and gorgeous views tempt those with substantial means. Recreation facilities and common areas will leave no room for complaint, and those accustomed to vigorous work outs will enjoy the latest equipment and jogging trails that come with investments for individual apartments. The latter are designed with the latest technology in view, using the most durable materials and with cabling to match conventional satellite and digital features for private use.

Majestic Las Vegas - Under One Roof

I recommend Majestic Las Vegas with confidence whenever I am with a client who always seems to be in a hurry. You know the type! They cannot keep appointments; speak on their cell phones and to you at the same time, and have the smell of money! Time is the only factor that holds these dazzling folk back from greater achievement. They know exactly what they want, and have no time to waste looking around for it.

Majestic Las Vegas Condominiums suits such people just right. They can live in the standards of luxury to which they are accustomed, and need not step out of the neighborhood as long as they are in Las Vegas. The Business Center often delights them most, because it is so easy to stay in touch with offices everywhere, and to keep the paperwork up to date. The private meeting rooms are also highly prized, and have been the sites of many breakthrough negotiations.

Fitness and stress management are common concerns for 21st century tycoons, and the Majestic Las Vegas does a superb job in both these key respects. The swimming, spa and exercise facilities and equipment are amongst the best you can find anywhere. It is a wonderful feeling to take a break from the humdrum events of a day, without leaving your base, get refreshed and then to take on the world with renewed vigor! The Majestic Las Vegas is eminently suited for the international jet-set!

I really love the Majestic Piazza, and look forward to hanging out in its elegant corridors after showing a client around the community. I never cease to wonder where the shops find their elegant and signature merchandise! The dining and entertainment options are full of diversion and variety. Their quality can compete with the best that the Las Vegas Strip has to offer, and can bring in visitors who do not reside in Majestic Las Vegas.

This is not to say that the neighborhood is for outsiders. Majestic Las Vegas pampers residents with unbelievable levels of indulgent elegance. I doubt that even royalty in Europe can have the kind of extravagant living quarters that the Majestic Las Vegas provides. The lobby is a grand affair, spread over two levels. The stone flooring and carpeting in individual apartments is exquisite. The recessed lighting lends a special touch, and the enormous windows show the expansive Nevada scenery at its best. The linen and china used in the Manors would do every collector proud, and a choice of floor plans leave ample room for individual statements of distinction.

Underground parking, a person at the door and a valet service, combine with thorough security on a 24*7 basis, to give the rich and famous the privacy and security they need. The Club Majestic adds to the very exclusive flavor of this community, with a host of engaging and comprehensive amenities. The Residences and the Manor compete for attention in Majestic Las Vegas, and it is really difficult to choose between the two in this tallest occupied structure of Las Vegas that rises more than 650 feet above the street level.

Boca Raton - Florida in the Desert

I do not know how Las Vegas developers manage to bring the best of international locales to the Nevada desert, but they sure do an outstanding and thorough job! Boca Raton in Las Vegas is an extraordinary recreation of the legendary Florida destination. Developers have not brought the Atlantic in (thank God!), but they have pretty much left out no other detail!

I envy those of my customers who buy Boca Raton property in Las Vegas for permanent homes, for this means that they will always be on vacation! Boca Raton has a resort-like ambience, and I always feel relaxed when showing clients around, even though I may be terribly rushed for time to make the next appointment! Truly, Boca Raton has a quiescence that is quite out of character for Las Vegas, though in a delightful way!

This neighborhood succeeds in bringing the best of Florida to the Nevada desert. The result is that folks from California and from Florida as well are arriving in droves, picking up some great bargains in the 800 units of the Boca Raton project. I have seen some international interest of late as well, and this could easily open up a new flood of demand for homes in Boca Raton. The project is good value for a vacation home, though the fortunate choose to stay here on an ongoing basis.

An engaging feature of the Boca Raton project is the fine exposition of the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. The values of individual homes in the neighborhood are considerably enhanced by the distinctive exteriors, which are sadly rare in the United States. This style of building was popular in the 1920s, and exemplifies the carefree spirit of that age. I love it!

Boca Raton indulges in customer whims with over 40 different floor plans and a choice of surface finishes in natural stone and the best wood. The Caravella model, spread over two levels with its own private entrance, is the piece-de-resistance for most real estate aficionados. Gazebos, fireplaces and BBQ corners are other creative touches that set the Boca Raton community at a level apart from other Las Vegas contenders.

Common facilities at Boca Raton take off where the individual apartments reach their physical limits. The swimming pools, Spa and club house are all top class and add significantly to the value of private properties. Residents can look forward to entertaining in great style, apart from the recreation value of such amenities. There is ample covered parking and reliable security as well. Outdoor trails make keeping fit both convenient and a pleasure, and pets will love the comfort stations set aside for their use.

There are shuttles on offer to the McCarran International Airport and to the downtown area of Las Vegas, though both these destinations are close enough for anyone to get to on their own, thanks to the central and convenient location. Trust Boca Raton to ply on the facilities way beyond the minimum residents may expect!

Allure Towers - Born to Serve

The booming Las Vegas real estate market inspires many people to try and make careers in this exciting field. Though there is indeed a crying need for reliable and well-resourced realtors, not everyone is successful in helping potential residents, owners and investors find the residential and commercial properties appropriate to their needs and funds.

Allure Towers is a good example of the properties a successful realtor needs, for it is built to serve diverse needs with unfailing diligence. Most buildings cater to either large families or to individuals and couples, and offer rather standard design. Allure Towers, on the other hand, is ready to adapt to the individual needs of each prospective client: the 800 units in two towers stretch from simple studios to palatial penthouses, with all kinds of floor plans in between!
Designers have been careful to provide superior value for money to each resident at Allure Towers, no matter how small the unit they choose to buy may be. Gorgeous balconies to enjoy spectacular views of the Nevada countryside and distant mountains are standard. Tall ceilings that convey an emancipating sense of space, and enormous windows from floor to ceiling that add incredible value to each apartment, are also common features at the Allure Towers. Yet, people who choose to pay premiums are not left disappointed: the best suites have pool decks with private cabanas.

Allure Towers beckons suitors with a charming blend of uniformly high quality standards and almost endless flexibility to cater to individual whims. Each appliance is a great brand name from manufacturers known for superior design and the best features in their products. No expense has been spared to give Allure Towers residents top of the range facilities as they go about the tasks of daily life, be it cooking or using the Internet. However, flooring and other surfaces can be finished in whichever way a customer wants. Each of the 800 units in Allure Towers can make a distinct statement about the style and preferences of its owners, while conforming to the same safety and durability specifications, without the slightest compromise.

The spirit of service continues seamlessly in Allure Towers beyond the physical limits of private residences. The landscaping in the grounds outside is both imaginative and neat. It spells class in an unmistakable way. There is always a person to greet you at the entrance and a concierge on duty as well. The business center is good enough to spare the out-of-towner the additional cost of a local office, and a valet stands by to attend to every mundane need. The fitness center is well appointed and adequate for the most energetic resident, while the wine cellar is a thoughtful touch for those who appreciate serving and collecting fine wines.

Location is always a concern when investing in property and Allure Towers excels in this respect as well. Interstate 15 is tantalizingly close, so you can get to and from Allure Towers wherever and when you desire. Needless to say, the Las Vegas Strip is also just minutes away. Allure Towers spells service in every sense of the term and unfailingly delights residents with the very best in all respects. It is the way to go for realtors!