The Tuscany Residential Village is a master planned golf community located in the southeastern section of the Las Vegas Valley. Guard-gated and beautifully landscaped throughout, Tuscany is anchored by the Botticelli Marketplace, a 35,000 square foot Recreation Center and the 6,906 yard Tuscany Golf Course. Tuscany Village Association fees are currently a very reasonable $140 a month and there are no SID/LID fees.

New pricing has just been announced for the Zanetti neighborhood of Rhodes Homes at the Tuscany Village. The new Zanetti pricing on its five floor plans starts at just under $200,000 for a single-story two bedroom home with two baths, great room, gourmet kitchen island and two-car garage. Each Tuscany home at Zanetti is offered with optional French doors in the master bedroom and a fireplace in the living room. Options for additional bedrooms, cabinets, laundry sinks and linen closets are offered per plan.

The Michelle Sterling Las Vegas Real Estate Team invites you to contact our Tuscany real estate specialist Michael Antos for further information on this beautiful Henderson golf community. He can be reached at 888-349-2595 or 702-373-3240 at your convenience.

Despite the fact that Las Vegas real estate is going through a painful adjustment, the master-planned community of Summerlin homes continues to impress and inspire. Summerlin currently boasts more than 95,000 residents after commencing development 18 years ago. Master-plan amenities include nine golf courses, upscale shopping centers, high-end boutiques, restaurants galore in every price range, cultural facilities, prestigious office parks and more than 100 actively selling floor plans. The market for both new and resale Summerlin real estate is among the most active in Southern Nevada.

Outdoor recreation activities are the hallmark of the Summerlin residential experience. The community is home to more than 100 parks (many with fantastic ball fields) and nearly 150 miles of desert-themed trails for walking, jogging and cycling. Nearby Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area provides scenic and challenging hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing. Ready to hang up the sports equipment and hang-out in the middle of some traditional Las Vegas action? Jump on Summerlin Parkway or the I-215 Beltway and it’s a 20 minute ride to the Las Vegas Strip. Once you hit Las Vegas Boulevard…anything goes…

The Ridges could well be considered the crown jewel of luxury real estate in Summerlin. This exclusive guard-gated community features some of the most dramatic and stunning natural topography in Southern Nevada and offers unparalleled views of the entire Las Vegas valley. It was just a few years ago that Forbes magazine named The Ridges in Summerlin as one of the three most exclusive gated communities in the entire country. Since then, The Ridges has continued to distinguish itself by adding to the already spectacular selection of amenities. Case in point; Club Ridges, a private fitness facility for the exclusive use of Ridges’ residents. The new clubhouse measures nearly 9,000 square feet and includes a 2,400 square-foot fitness room as well as a 1,300 square-foot aerobic area. Exterior amenities include five lighted tennis courts, including one championship court, a family style resort pool and a year-round, 82-degree, heated lap pool. Michael Antos from The Michelle Sterling Las Vegas Real Estate Team is your trusted source for guidance and advice in The Ridges luxury golf community. He can be reached at 702-373-3240.

The Michelle Sterling Las Vegas Real Estate Team has a motto for the new year……

Those who wait in 2008 will stand in line in 2009…..

What do we mean? The economic foundation of Las Vegas, Nevada is stronger than ever. The Las Vegas Strip (the engine of our growth) is slated to expand over the next five years to the tune of $40 billion in new hotel resorts. In case you were wondering, that’s 110,000 new jobs by 2012. You can read all about it on my supplemental Las Vegas real estate blog at Realtor.com. 2008 is the year of opportunity for Buyers of Las Vegas real estate. Check out these deals! Get ‘em while they last……

Brand New Single Family Homes Starting at $153,990 !!

$153,990 - 1,136 sq ft - 2/2 - North
$169,965 - 1,271 sq ft - 2/1 - East
$174,990 - 1,553 sq ft - 3/2 - Northwest
$179,990 - 1,203 sq ft - 2/2 - Northwest
$184,990 - 1,612 sq ft - 3/2 - North
$189,990 - 1,209 sq ft - 2/1 - East
$189,990 - 1,115 sq ft - 2/2 - East
$192,950 - 1,462 sq ft - 3/2 - North
$193,990 - 1,658 sq ft - 3/2 - Northwest

The rate of interest charged on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.69% for the week ending Jan. 17, down from last week’s 5.87% average. The mortgage averaged 6.23% a year ago.

The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, a popular refinance option, averaged 5.21%, down from last week’s 5.43%. The 15-year’s average rate stood at 5.98% a year ago.

In Bankrate.com’s most recent mortgage survey, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.75%, down from 6.31% in the December 26th survey. In fact, the 30 year rate has experienced the sharpest three-week decline in 20 years.

Expanding across 500 acres at the base of the Spring Mountains, the newest Summerlin Village is rapidly taking shape. Say hello to The Mesa, which you’ll find at the southern-most point in the Summerlin master planned community. In addition to several residential villages, The Mesa will be home to a 19 acre community park set for completion in 2009. The first community of Summerlin homes at The Mesa is named Ladera, which at full build-out will be comprised of 600 residences. Pricing begins in the low 200’s. Interested in learning more about The Mesa Village? Give us a call for a private tour at 888-349-2595.

Please join with the Springs Preserve, the Southern Nevada Water Authority and the Christmas Tree Recycling Committee to protect our environment this holiday season by recycling your tree. The very worthy goal of this effort is to keep the holiday trees out of local landfills where they take up tremendous amounts of space. The recycling program runs until January 15th and there are 15 convenient locations to choose from. Many locations are actually open 24 hours a day! Have your tree recycled into mulch, which will be used for environmentally-friendly landscaping projects throughout the valley. Did you know that shredded trees become valuable organic material for use in projects that help conserve soil moisture and keep plants healthy? It’s certainly worth the effort to make such a positive difference in our community. Before dropping off your tree, please remove all non-organic objects, such as lights, wire, tinsel, ornaments and nails. Foreign objects can harm volunteers and chipping machines. The Michelle Sterling Las Vegas Real Estate Team urges you to call 702-822-7700 for more information and a list of tree recycling drop-off sites. Thanks so much!

It’s way past time to face the simple fact that “green grass” lawns are not compatible with a responsible and environmentally conscious lifestyle in the desert southwest. The Colorado River, water supplier to 25 million people in the western United States, is now in it’s eighth year of the worst drought in a century, with no end in sight. Fortunately for Las Vegas residents, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) is taking a highly pro-active approach to the issue of water conservation. Despite the size and opulence of water-based attractions on the Strip, the truth is that residential use accounts for 59% of the drinking water absorbed in Greater Las Vegas. Unfortunately, a sizable amount of this usage is sprayed as irrigation water on “green grass” lawns.

For the last eight years, the SNWA has been promoting a voluntary program whereby residents of Las Vegas homes actually get paid to replace their grass with water-efficient desert landscaping. To date, more than 21,000 homeowners and 2,800 businesses have participated. How much progress has the Water Authority made? The SNWA program is responsible for eliminating 86 million square feet of grass in Southern Nevada at a cost of $76.6 million. Water conservation is serious stuff in the desert southwest as you can readily see from these numbers. Of course, the most important number is the 17.5 billion gallons of water that has already been saved by converting grass lawns to desert-friendly shrubbery and plants. Wow, talk about results.

Las Vegas has been my home for over 10 years now and one thing remains constant: CHANGE. With this wonderful population growth and strong economy comes one major byproduct: CONSTRUCTION. Construction of new casinos and Las Vegas homes are the lifeblood of our community. If you have ever driven in a Las Vegas new home development while they are building, you may have noticed these funny-looking log-like items near the street. Maybe you spotted some sandbags or a seemingly useless short black fabric fence amongst the bulldozers and freshly-paved streets.

All of those items are part of the SWPPP or Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program. It is enforced by the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and is actually a program in many states implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency. Construction companies are given a 46 page manual on how to implement the SWPPP at their sites. Components that assist in this process include fiber rolls (those log-like mesh tubes filled with hay), silt fences (the black fabric fence about two feet high) and many other important elements.

It is imperative that the SWPPP is in place because construction sites erode 7 to 9 times more tons of sediment per acre than row farming, which is second in line for erosion rates. The EPA has implemented this system as a part of the Clean Water Act.

Las Vegas is part of the Mojave Desert and we rely upon our water source out at Lake Mead for much of our drinking water. Many conservation efforts have been put into place to retain our beautiful Lake Mead. Unfortunately, there are droughts that affect all of the Colorado River Valleys and we are a part of it. Lake Mead’s water levels have dropped about 100 feet since January of 2000. By implementing the SWPPP, we reduce the amount of sediment that is dumped into our lake, which helps to protect our local wildlife and especially our native fish species like the endangered Moapa dace.

If Las Vegas is to continue to thrive in the middle of the desert, it will take every citizen’s effort to reduce our consumption of water and eliminate toxins and waste going into our storm water drains. Next time you see a hay log near the gutter, make sure you don’t disturb its important job. By all means, feel free to check out these websites for more information about what days you can water your lawn, when it’s ok to wash your car and best of all: INCENTIVE AND REBATE PROGRAMS from the Las Vegas Valley Water District for changing your landscaping to a more desert-friendly environment.

Southern Nevada Water Authority
Las Vegas Valley Water District
Environmental Protection Agency

Denise Willer is a member of The Michelle Sterling Internet Real Estate Team at Prudential Americana Group, REALTORS. If you are interested in more information about this article in particular, or Las Vegas real estate in general, please call Denise at 702-810-0082.

Summerlin real estate welcomes a new “green living” community to the master-planned family in 2008 called Reverence. Reverence will encompass 300 acres and be located at Cheyenne Avenue and the Las Vegas Beltway. The most exciting aspect of this new Pulte development will be the environmentally conscious techniques that will be employed to construct both the Summerlin homes and the Reverence common areas. For example, Reverence will meet the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s criteria to qualify as a water-smart community, with features such as drought-tolerant landscaping and water-sipping plumbing fixtures. Pulte will also design Reverence’s 13,500 square-foot recreation center to qualify for the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. In fact, the Summerlin master-plan was the first in Las Vegas to institute large-scale desert landscaping in common areas and the banning of grass in front yards. Water conservation is one of the most pressing challenges facing Southern Nevada as it looks to the future and Summerlin has been a consistent leader on this issue. Green living at Reverence in Summerlin, perfect for an environmentally respectful lifestyle that strikes the proper ecological balance.

Toll Brothers at Inspirada has invited the Michelle Sterling Las Vegas Real Estate Team out to their exciting new master-planned community for lunch and a tour this Wednesday. We were more than happy to accept. The Inspirada real estate community features a total of seven residential villages, each with a distinct lifestyle theme. Every Inspirada village will have a central park of it’s own and the entire community will be tied together by 20 miles of trail systems. A 300-acre Town Center will serve as the central hub for owners of Inspirada homes. Aptly named Civita, the Inspirada Town Center will be filled with restaurants, shops, nightlife venues and outdoor cafes in a design that is thoroughly urban in character. Toll Brothers at Inspirada boasts 20 different luxurious Henderson home designs. These elegant single-family homes, townhomes, and condominium homes are represented in 5 very unique and magnificent home collections. Many of these home designs are new and were created just for Inspirada. We can’t wait to spend the afternoon touring each Toll Brothers community and increasing our knowledge base. Our job is to be fully versed in the Las Vegas real estate market and we take that responsibility very seriously. Our clients demand it, as well they should.

The District at Green Valley Ranch arrived on the Las Vegas real estate scene in April of 2004 and changed everyone’s conception of residential living in Southern Nevada almost immediately. We don’t think twice about it now, but at the time, The District was the very first development to incorporate residential/retail/office into a coherent, authentically urban whole. The centerpiece of The District is the pedestrian-inspired “Main Street” that connects you to fifty nine shops and restaurants that cater to every aspect of daily living. Located above these shops are eighty eight “urban style” flats and lofts that redefine the Green Valley Ranch real estate market with their unique design and character. Adding to the downtown environment are offices located above the shops as well as in a separate three-story office building. The District at Green Valley Ranch is also a natural venue for special events of all kinds. The outdoor concert series provides live music every Friday and Saturday evening and The District Festival of the Arts is not to be missed. Does all this activity sound exhausting? No worries….The District Trolley Company makes a round-trip through the community every fifteen minutes. How can you beat it!

The Michelle Sterling Team at Prudential Americana Group, REALTORS has come across yet another fantastic deal in the Las Vegas real estate market. This time we have uncovered AMAZING deals at Desert Crest by Pulte Homes.

Please remember to always take a licensed Realtor with you before going to a new homes sales office. The real estate agents working at a Las Vegas new homes office work on the behalf of the developer, not you! The licensed real estate agents on The Michelle Sterling Team would be more than happy to represent and guide you through every step of the home buying process - all at no cost to you! That’s right our representation is 100% free! The developer of the new home you are buying pays our fees!

Deal #1 from Pulte Homes:

The price with all the upgrades is $303,715 but Pulte Homes is currently offering an incentive of $35,000 which can be taken directly off the price. That would bring the price to $268,715. The incentive can also be used to pay for closing costs or buy down the interest rate.

Deal #2 from Pulte Homes:

The price is currently $338,815 but Pulte Homes is offering an incentive of $35,000 which can be taken directly off the price. That would bring the price to $303,815. The incentive can also be used to pay for closing costs or buy down the interest rate.

A LAS VEGAS REALTOR IS STANDING BY FOR YOUR CALL

The PGA Fall Expo 2007 is coming to Las Vegas on September 11 and 12.

The 2007 PGA Fall Expo will feature networking, exhibitors, special events, demo day, and a golf tournament, all at the most convenient location the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

If you are going to the Expo and are interested in Las Vegas golf real estate please contact the Michelle Sterling Team at 888-349-2595. It would be our pleasure to give you a guided tour of the greatest Las Vegas golf communities that our city has to offer.

A LAS VEGAS REALTOR IS STANDING BY FOR YOUR CALL

Are you looking for something to do tonight on the 4th of July?

For those of you who are owners of Summerlin real estate, or live close by, consider heading over to Hills Park at 8pm this evening for fireworks and a concert featuring the 75-piece Las Vegas Philharmonic.

The fireworks show set to music has long been one the most popular traditions in Las Vegas. This year, the fireworks grand finale will be accompanied by the Las Vegas Philharmonics rousing edition of Tchaikovsky’s classic masterpiece “1812 Overture.”

The gates to the park open at 4:30pm today. Advance tickets may be purchased by adults for $25 and $20 for children under 12 through the UNLV Performing Arts Box Office, or the Galleria at Sunset Mall.

Tickets can also be purchased at the gate today. Adult tickets are $30 and for children ages 6 to 12 are $25. The VIP Pavilion, featuring a full buffet, wine and soft drinks, are $100 per person. There is no children’s pricing for the VIP pavillioni. Please call 895-ARTS for more information on these tickets.

The very first residents began arriving in their new Sun City Anthem homes back in 1998 and it’s there where our story begins. At MS Las Vegas Real Estate, we honestly had no idea what was about to happen, and it’s very likely that no one else did either. By the end of this year, Sun City Anthem real estate will take the final step on an incredible journey and close the last 300 Henderson homes in the master-plan. To date, Sun City Anthem has completed and closed over 6,500 homes, and in so doing, has become the most successful residential master-planned community in Southern Nevada history. What did Sun City Anthem have to offer that was so appealing? For starters, buyers could choose from 12 single-story homes in floor-plans ranging from 1,496 to 3,175 square feet. Without question, Del Webb quality and a concerted effort from Day 1 to create a true sense of community added to the allure of Sun City Anthem as well. It certainly didn’t hurt that the Anthem community boasted some of the finest golf courses in the Las Vegas valley either. The Michelle Sterling Team at Prudential Americana has sincerely enjoyed doing business on behalf of both buyers and sellers in the Sun City Anthem community for almost eight years now. We currently feature a highly attractive home at a highly attractive price in the Solera active-adult community at Anthem. Feel free to give us a call at 888-349-2595 for more information.

The Summerlin homes community is nationally recognized as one of the most beautiful and functional residential master-plans you could possibly choose to live in. The wealth of amenities and services to be found within Summerlin itself create a quality of life that many find incomparable. A very important component of the Summerlin residential experience is the Summerlin Hospital. Approaching its tenth anniversary, this outstanding medical facility has grown from a 147-bed community hospital into a full-scale 281-bed medical center that offers comprehensive services ranging from pediatric intensive care to open heart surgery. Ever in touch with the needs of Summerlin and Southern Nevada, Summerlin Hospital is about to embark on a $100 million expansion that will include a third patient tower in addition to a larger, more spacious Emergency Room. The new tower will stand six stories high and provide 170 additional beds. Expanded emergency room facilities will mean that patients receive care in the timeliest possible manner. Another positive development associated with the expansion process is job creation! It’s estimated that the additional capacity will generate employment opportunities for over 100 medical professionals and support staff. The Michelle Sterling Team at Prudential Americana enjoys an extensive level of experience in the Summerlin real estate community. Our services are at your disposal.

Las Vegas golf real estate at the Tuscany Residential Village has rapidly become one of the most sought-after communities of Henderson homes for those seeking a relaxing Italian-inspired residential experience. Tuscany real estate features seven model home communities that offer a total of 22 individual models and 33 floor-plans. Pricing begins in the mid $300’s and includes unique and exciting three-story models. The complete build-out of Tuscany homes will number almost 2,000 residences within a framework of 18 inviting neighborhoods. The heart of the community is the Ted Robinson designed golf course and the meeting place for food and fun will be the Botticelli Market Place. The Tuscany Residential Village tops this all off with a spacious recreation center (35,000 square feet) that provides basketball, racquetball, tennis, swimming and multiple playgrounds. MS Las Vegas Real Estate is very excited about the Tuscany Las Vegas golf community and we’re ready to take you on a tour at your convenience.

The Estates at Southern Highlands homes introduces it’s newest neighborhood of custom home lots, Augusta Canyon. The Estates at Southern Highlands is a truly unique enclave of Las Vegas luxury golf homes wrapped around the private members-only Southern Highlands Golf and Country Club. Augusta Canyon is comprised of 100 estate lots that are priced from the $600’s to well past one million dollars. Augusta Canyon lots range in size from one half acre to more than two acres and provide stunning views of city lights, rolling fairways and spectacular mountains. Southern Highlands real estate has always been one of the most sought after master-planned communities in Southern Nevada. The residential expansion of the southwestern portion of the Las Vegas Valley was initiated by the creation of Southern Highlands and continues forth with neighboring communities such as Mountain’s Edge real estate. The Michelle Sterling Team at Prudential Americana enjoys extensive experience in the Southern Highlands community. Our services are always at your disposal.

One of the most exciting residential developments in the southwestern portion of the Las Vegas Valley is Mountain’s Edge real estate. Rapidly becoming the most popular new master-planned community in Southern Nevada, Mountain’s Edge homes offer lucky residents beautiful floor-plans and outstanding amenities. For example, KB Homes is now featuring the Silver Hills neighborhood at Mountain’s Edge, a collection of four one-story Las Vegas homes ranging in size from 1,713 to 2,157 square feet. Pricing begins in the low $200’s. The crown jewel of the Mountain’s Edge community is Exploration Park, a western-themed recreational facility that includes picnic areas, walking trails and playgrounds. MS Las Vegas Real Estate enjoys an extensive level of experience in the Mountain’s Edge master-plan. Our services are at your disposal.

Summerlin Village number nineteen is starting to take shape! Summerlin Real Estate at The Mesa is being developed by three fantastic home builders; Engle Homes, KB Home and Richmond American. The first neighborhood of Summerlin homes at The Mesa is called Ladera and features a total of 20 floor-plans that range in size from 1,642 to 2,804 square feet. The Mesa Village is a 490 acre desert-contemporary village in the southernmost section of the Summerlin master-plan. Residents of The Mesa can expect a bright future that will include two new schools and a 19-acre community park. The Mesa is also conveniently located within minutes of the I-215 beltway, which provides freeway-style access to the airport, the Strip and the rest of the Las Vegas Valley. MS Las Vegas Real Estate has spent extensive amounts of time working in the Summerlin homes community over the past decade. Our knowledge and experience is an asset you’ll want to avail yourself of! We’re standing-by at 888-349-2595.

The Providence Las Vegas real estate master-planned community is progressing and expanding at an impressive rate! Lennar Homes is making a significant contribution to the Providence Las Vegas master-plan by providing beautiful and functional “Everything’s Included” Las Vegas homes in four exciting new neighborhoods; Barrington, Westminster, Arbor Ridge and Hampton Glen. Lennar just recently celebrated the grand-opening of the Barrington and Westminster neighborhoods of one and two-story floor plans. Located in close proximity to future elementary and middle schools, these outstanding Providence homes range in size from 1,505 to 4,481 square feet. Lennar’s “everything’s included” package of upgrades includes appliances such as a refrigerator, microwave, washer and dryer, as well as window coverings, front yard landscaping, and granite kitchen countertops. The northwest section of the Las Vegas Valley is experiencing exciting new growth and includes the future Great Mall of Las Vegas! Residents of Providence real estate are perfectly situated to share in the growth and development of this exciting section of our burgeoning metropolis! The Michelle Sterling Team at Prudential Americana is at your service as you explore your options in the Greater Las Vegas residential market. Give us a call at 888-349-2595.

Pacific Southwest Development presents The New Millennium Custom Home program, which allows purchasers to create a custom-designed Las Vegas luxury home without all the hassles and time consumption normally associated with the residential customization process. Where in the Las Vegas real estate market did Pacific Southwest Development choose to debut this exceptional luxury product? None other than the master-planned community of Southern Highlands homes. Well-known for being as exclusive as it is elegant, Southern Highlands luxury real estate welcomes Tuscan Cliffs as a guard-gated, mountainside neighborhood with exceptional views and incomparable amenities. Flexible floor-plans that allow for maximum customization begin at 4,328 square feet and range upwards of 5,400 square feet. Pricing begins at one million dollars. On-site design consultants are at your service as you create your own personal residential masterpiece. Ready for more details? Contact The Michelle Sterling Team at Prudential Americana for more information at 888-349-2595.

Madeira Canyon real estate takes another step forward as The Club at Madeira Canyon introduces it’s newly completed 11,200 square foot community center. Located on the outer edge of Madeira Canyon, the new center features custom wood trusses, natural stone flooring, a rock fireplace and “after dark” views of the Las Vegas Strip that you have to see to believe. The new clubhouse and community center is private and reserved exclusively to residents of The Club at Madeira Canyon homes. Active-lifestyle features include a heated resort-style pool and spa, fitness center, massage rooms, three tennis courts and a basketball court. Spacious meeting rooms may also be reserved by residents of the The Club at Madeira Canyon for private parties and social events. Interested in learning more about Madeira Canyon homes? MS Las Vegas Real Estate is already working extensively in this exciting new Henderson real estate community. We’re ready to provide a tour at your convenience!

The Summerlin master-planned community has been around for the better part of 15 years….and the best may very well be yet to come! Currently home to approximately 93,000 residents living in almost 40,000 Summerlin homes, the growth over the last 15 years has been truly exponential. And yet, would you believe that fully one third of the total Summerlin real estate master-plan is yet to be developed? Expansion is slated both further south and further west and complete build-out is not scheduled until 2020!

Henderson real estate at the Tuscany Residential Village presents a fabulous new opportunity to enjoy the privacy and security of a guard-gated golf community with a distinctly “old world” theme. Built by Rhodes Homes, Tuscany real estate comes in no less than thirty three one, two and three-story floor plans at prices beginning in the $300’s. Tuscany homes are wrapped around the Tuscany Golf Course and divided into 18 neighborhoods. At complete build-out, the Tuscany Residential Village will provide almost 2,000 Henderson homes. Residents will also enjoy a 35,000 square foot recreation center. MS Las Vegas Real Estate is ready to introduce you to the Tuscany golf community at your convenience.