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Sunday, February 12, 2006

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.