Priced from $400,000 to more than $4 million, Sky Las Vegas high-rise condos are magnificent Las Vegas luxury homes featuring upgrades such as side-by-side subzero refrigeration, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, marble or hardwood flooring and jacuzzi tubs in the bathrooms. Common amenities include an acre of pool and garden area, a social room, spa and fitness center, business center, private screening room, billiards room with bar, valet parking, concierge services and 24-hour security. This newest addition to high-rise Las Vegas real estate is due to break ground in May and is slated for completion in late 2006.

Every Las Vegas real estate agent that is interested in the Internet should read this story. A very interesting survey was just conducted in California and the results point the way towards a national trend. The 2005 “Internet Versus Traditional Buyers Survey” found that 62 percent of buyers made the World Wide Web an integral part of the shopping process, up from 56 percent a year ago, said the California Association of Realtors. The survey found that 86 percent of California buyers went online to find an agent while 75 percent looked for a home, then an agent. Sixty three percent of first-time buyers said the Internet played a crucial role in the transaction versus 46 percent for repeat buyers. The survey began tracking shopping habits in 1999 and Internet use among buyers crossed the 50 percent mark for the first time last year. MS Las Vegas Real Estate is fully aware of the crucial role played by the web in todays real estate market. Our comprehensive website is testament to that fact.

The Howard Hughes Corp. will make six more Las Vegas luxury real estate lots available for purchase early this month at Redhawk, the latest custom neighborhood to open in The Ridges Homes at Summerlin. These Las Vegas luxury home sites range from about one-third acre to nearly three-quarters of an acre with minimum bid prices starting from the high $500,000s. The Ridges’ success and appeal are due in part to its location in the western foothills that offers both privacy and spectacular views. The Ridges real estate is perfect for those seeking magnificent custom Las Vegas luxury homes. Another added feature is the lifestyle and community amenities offered by the Summerlin master-planned community, of which The Ridges is a part.

Energy-efficient landscapes for Las Vegas homes will be the focus of a class at The Gardens at the Springs Preserve. During the workshop, participants will learn techniques to improve their landscapes while saving on power bills. The free course is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 21. Lance Kirk from Lucchesi Galati Architects and a horticulturist at the gardens will share tips and techniques on home and landscape design that can save energy and money. He will focus on how to select and position plants to cut energy costs by as much as 25 percent. In addition, a variety of other classes are scheduled, including those to help Las Vegas real estate owners to plant water-efficient landscapes.

Tower Homes broke ground recently for its Spanish View Towers Las Vegas luxury real estate condominium development. The project will be comprised of three 18-story towers and there will be 405 Las Vegas luxury home condo units measuring 2,500 to 9,500 square feet. Highlights will include bay windows, energy-efficient features and covered terraces. In addition, buyers may customize their condos, including adjustments to room sizes, and select features at a virtual design center. Common amenities for these magnificent Las Vegas homes will include 7 acres of recreational facilities including a day spa; health, wellness and fitness center; two enclosed pools; four tennis courts; four racquetball courts; three practice putting greens and sand traps; jogging and walking paths; and two dog runs. Please contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information at 888-349-2595.

As an advocate for fair housing issues, the National Association of Realtors salutes April’s Fair Housing Month observance and the beginning of a year-long 37th anniversary commemoration of the Fair Housing Act. As champions of fair housing laws, the NAR fights discrimination and promotes equality through a program called “At Home with Diversity.” Since 1999, more than 15,000 Realtors and association executives have completed the program which aims to train real estate professionals to work effectively with diversity in today’s market. MS Las Vegas Real Estate salutes the Fair Housing Act, which has made Las Vegas and cities across the nation better places to live.

We told you that it’s the smart move to own Las Vegas real estate! The percentage of Nevadans with a bachelor’s degree or higher increased by almost 6 percent since 2002 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Hal Rothman, a history professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, said the state’s improvement is not surprising. “It’s entirely consistent with the normalization of Las Vegas in the past 20 years.” MS Las Vegas Real Estate continues the process of educating people about Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. More and more professional people are moving to Las Vegas and the market for Las Vegas homes and Las Vegas luxury real estate is a direct reflection of that trend.