No matter what part of the Las Vegas Valley you live in, it’s likely that you’ve heard of The District at Green Valley Ranch. It’s also very likely that you’ve spent some time there strolling through the pedestrian mall. I live all the way across town in a Summerlin home, yet I’ve made the trip to enjoy a relaxing evening at The District a number of times. Many people feel that there is a bright future for the urban/suburban master-planned village concept in Greater Las Vegas. At least two additional communities of similar style are already planned out and being developed. The first one that comes to mind is THE CURVE at I-215 and Durando Drive. There is also Lamplight Village, which is to be found in the deep northwest in the Centennial Hills section of Las Vegas. The biggest attraction for developers in this type of project is the economical use of available acreage. With land prices continuing to soar, builders have to squeeze more Las Vegas real estate on to the same patch of dirt. Hence the attraction of a “suburban village” that integrates residential, retail, restaurant and office, often times at multiple levels off the ground. The District does this in a very tasteful way and the popularity of this urban-style community with residents and visitors alike is a direct reflection of a winning concept. Expect to see more and more of these mini-metropolitan neighborhoods as Las Vegas itself evolves into the next major American metropolis!

Owners of Summerlin homes have something very special to look forward to in this first part of the new year. Red Rock Station Resort and Casino is a stunning $475 million Gaming development that is due to open in just a few months, right in the heart of Summerlin. Located at the intersection of Charleston Blvd and the I-215 Beltway, Red Rock Station will encompass 70 acres and provide 414 hotel rooms and an 87,000 square foot casino. Residents of Summerlin real estate will also be able to enjoy the pampered luxury of a 30,000 square foot spa and fitness center. Nightlife will be generously provided, with venues that range from an intimate piano bar to a high-energy nightclub. The Sterling Team at Red Rock Canyon Realty is very excited about this new addition to the Summerlin scene. Stay tuned to the MS Las Vegas Real Estate Blog for a review when the resort opens up!www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

Las Vegas Luxury Homes of a distinctive Mediterranean character can be found at the Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson, Nevada. The luxury lifestyle enjoyed by owners of Lake Las Vegas Homes is difficult to duplicate and easy to enjoy, especially during the holidays! The highlight of this years holiday festivities has been the floating ice skating rink. One of only a few to be found anywhere, skaters whirl and twirl on a rink that floats on the lake itself! The rink is available for your skating pleasure every day until February 14th. Owners of Lake Las Vegas homes and their guests have also been enjoying Victorian Carolers and a festival of Holiday Lights that illuminates every evening at sunset. Lake Las Vegas real estate has a unique character and flavor that has transformed a desert valley into a Tuscan inspired village of luxury and beauty. The Sterling Team at Red Rock Canyon Realty provides in-depth knowledge and experience in every aspect of the Las Vegas luxury real estate market. We’re at your service and ready to provide a private tour of the Lake Las Vegas residential experience. Don’t hesitate to call at 888-349-2595.www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

Not only has Southern Highlands real estate been a great investment for Las Vegas home owners, but Southern Highlands has grown to become an important part of the Las Vegas community as well. The Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation recently hosted a 5K run with a one mile fun-walk to help raise money for the Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer and Boys Hope Girls Hope. Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families that are facing childhood cancer with financial, emotional and educational help. The event was held at Jimmy Petty John Park and famous Notre Dame football star Rudy Ruettiger was there to start off the race. Approximately 325 people participated and over $40,000 was raised for charity. Southern Highlands Development Corporation, Nevada State Bank and Pacific Southwest Development provided major sponsorship support that helped make this great event a real success! MS Las Vegas Real Estate continues to spread the word that Las Vegas is a real city! There is a tremendous amount of civic pride and philanthropic activity all across the valley! Interested in receiving more information on the market for Southern Highlands homes or Las Vegas real estate in general? Give us a call at 888-349-2595. We’re always available to answer your questions.www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

MS Las Vegas Real Estate would like to introduce you to The Waterfall Community of beautiful and inviting North Las Vegas homes. Waterfall can be found just minutes from the master-planned community of Aliante homes which includes the Aliante golf course. Waterfall also provides convenient access to the I-215 Beltway and Interstate 95 for efficient travel throughout the Las Vegas valley. North Las Vegas real estate at Waterfall is divided into four privately gated neighborhoods. Each neighborhood will have it’s own recreational park equipped for outdoor play or just simple relaxation. In addition, The Waterfall Community will have a beautiful pool and a fully equipped fitness and recreation center that will be available to residents of all four neighborhoods. Please contact The Sterling Team at Red Rock Canyon Realty for more information at 888-349-2595.www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

Southern Highlands real estate is actually comprised of two different yet complimentary communities within one magnificent master-plan. The Estates at Southern Highlands is a combination of golf course estate lots and custom Las Vegas luxury homes built around the Southern Highlands Golf Course. This prestigious private golf community is among the most sought-after in all of Las Vegas. Southern Highlands Homes at The Villages is a community comprised of Las Vegas homes from over a dozen different builders in a wide range of choices and styles. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate at 888-349-2595 for more information.

Lake Las Vegas real estate is rapidly becoming the destination of choice for those privileged few that seek an exclusive and uniquely private luxury lifestyle in southern Nevada. Prospective residents of Lake Las Vegas homes now have an additional choice to consider. MS Las Vegas Real Estate would like to introduce Prima, a beautiful hillside enclave located within the gated community of Vila di Lago at Lake Las Vegas. Prima’s residential choices range from luxurious condos to fairway golf homes. Amenities exclusive to Prima residents include Club Prima, a private facility shared only by owners and guests of this elegant community. The Club includes two pools and two spas, fitness room, wine tasting/storage room and a theater room for your next Oscar party! Put our experience in the Las Vegas luxury real estate market to work for you. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information at 888-349-2595. Allow us to provide a private tour of Lake Las Vegas, it would be our pleasure!www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

The Greater Las Vegas real estate market keeps growing and growing! Here comes a fabulous new (age-restricted) neighborhood of Sun City Anthem homes in Henderson, Nevada. The Henderson real estate market takes another step forward with the debut of Desert Sky Village within Sun City Anthem! This splendid new development will feature construction on elevated home sites for enhanced views, close proximity to the Phase 3 recreation center at Sun City Anthem and square footage ranging from 1,496 to 3,175 feet. Pricing for these exciting new Henderson homes begins in the high $200’s and progresses to the low $500’s. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate at 888-349-2595 for more information.www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

Can you believe it? The Summerlin master-planned community in Las Vegas is 22,500 acres in total. Even more amazing is the fact that there are only 7000 un-developed acres to go before it’s essentially finished! Believe it or not, they only started in 1990 and they’ve covered 15,500 acres with beautiful Summerlin real estate already. Summerlin is divided into distinct residential villages and approximately 37,000 Summerlin homes are layered across 19 villages that have already been completed. What’s still to come? A big increase in shopping and dining venues and the new Red Rock Resort and Casino. Also be on the look-out for some urban-style loft development and a ground-breaking urban-style village called Altura. MS Las Vegas Real Estate has been doing business in Summerlin for over a decade. Put our experience to work for you. Give us a call at 888-349-2595.www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

If you’re looking for a condominium in close proximity to the Las Vegas Strip, look no further than Monterey at the Las Vegas Country Club. This beautiful guard-gated community is coveniently located right behind the Las Vegas Hilton. Monterey is also convenient to UNLV and various nearby business parks and medical centers. Las Vegas real estate at Monterey offers one, two and three-bedroom condominiums, including units that enjoy views of the Country Club golf course. The one-bedroom floor plans range from 750 to 1,104 square feet, and are priced from the $190,000s. Standard features include upgraded appliances, cabinets and counter tops. Common amenities include five pools, a spa, fitness center, picnic areas and miles of tree-lined walking paths. Las Vegas Country Club is “old school” Las Vegas at it’s finest and Monterey provides a Las Vegas home that lives up to that tradition. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information at 888-349-2595.www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

Ardiente is the newest age-qualified community to debut in the Las Vegas valley. North Las Vegas Homes at Ardiente are designed around a resort-style theme that includes a clubhouse, shimmering pools, putting greens, tennis courts and so much more. The Ardiente community will also be guard-gated for extra security and privacy. Eight model homes have been unveiled as part of the grand opening ceremonies just this past week. The floor plans are priced from $284,000. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information about North Las Vegas real estate in the brand new age-qualified Ardiente community. Give us a call at 888-349-2595.www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

Summerlin real estate is organized into aesthetically pleasing villages, each centered around its own distinctive parks and/or golf courses. “The Mesa” is the 19th village of Summerlin homes to be developed. At complete build-out, the Summerlin community will be home to 30 residential villages. Each Summerlin village makes it’s own unique contribution to Las Vegas real estate by virtue of it’s thematic style of architecture and design.More than 30 percent of Summerlin has been set aside as open community space for the benefit of all Summerlin residents . The extensive trail system, so pleasing to walkers, joggers and cyclists, will eventually extend over 150 miles. Summerlin?s numerous parks and ball fields (many lit for evening enjoyment) are incredibly popular with residents of Summerlin homes.MS Las Vegas Real Estate is fully prepared to present every facet of the Summerlin real estate community. Our knowledge and experience are at your disposal. Give us a call at 888-349-2595.www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

“The Mesa” is the nineteenth residential village to be developed as part of the Summerlin master-plan of outstanding Las Vegas homes. Encompassing 497 acres, Summerlin real estate at The Mesa is sure to be in high demand as the construction and sales process unfolds. The first neighborhood available for purchase is Ladera. Builders include KB Home, Richmond American and Engle Homes. At completion, Ladera will add 616 Summerlin homes to The Mesa Village and will provide a large neighborhood park with a community swimming pool. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information at 888-349-2595.www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

Roughly twenty five new Summerlin homes remain available for purchase at Siena, a guard-gated, age-qualified neighborhood within the Summerlin real estate community. These beautiful Siena homes are finished and well-appointed with fully landscaped yards, shutters on all windows, garages with floor coatings and cabinets, appliance packages and upgraded granite counter tops. Prices start from the $400,000s to $1 million. If your interest is in Las Vegas golf real estate, you should know that a select few of the remaining Siena homes are located on beautiful golf course lots. Siena real estate also offers three fully furnished models that are all available for purchase with or without the furnishings.The 665-acre village is built around the Siena Golf Club, an 18-hole public course. Community residents receive special rates and preferred tee times. Complementing the course is a clubhouse just outside the gates of the community with an Italian-themed restaurant and bar offering indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a pro shop. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information on Summerlin real estate opportunities………Siena being only one of many! 888-349-2595www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

Rhodes Ranch real estate represents one of your best opportunities in the Las Vegas golf real estate market to choose a Las Vegas home that’s right for you. Shoppers for Las Vegas golf homes at Rhodes Ranch now have even more options available due to the introduction of the Palms Bay neighborhood. Three two-story models are open, ranging from 1,734 to 2,400 square feet; each has 2 1/2 baths. Prices for these beautiful new Rhodes Ranch homes start at $373,990. The Rhodes Ranch golf course is but one of an entire series of amenities available at this guard-gated community in the southwestern Las Vegas valley. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information at 888-349-2595.www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

Las Vegas home builder Pulte has slashed the price of select North Las Vegas homes by $40,000. This opportunity is available at the Aliante community of North Las Vegas real estate. Subject to availability, the select residences (now priced at $334,022) can be ready for 30 day move-in. Aliante real estate amenities include parks, trails, soccer fields, tennis courts and a volleyball stadium. Aliante homes also benefit from a 1.5-acre man-made lake, group picnic area, amphitheater and the public Aliante Golf and Country Club. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate at 888-349-2595 for more information.www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

Montage at West Park by Ryland Homes will showcase five two and three story floor plans designed around courtyards. These beautiful Las Vegas homes will be a new addition to Summerlin real estate. The designs will range from 1,659 to 2,103 square feet and feature Mission and Spanish style architecture. Montage Summerlin homes will offer two or three bedrooms and 2 1/2 or three baths. Residents of the neighborhood will share a park and have access to a swimming pool, children’s wading pool, covered picnic areas and lawns. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information at 888-349-2595.www.mslasvegasrealestate.com

Approximately one third of the Summerlin homes at the Siena age-restricted Las Vegas golf community sit on the golf course itself. But I can tell you from experience, this is no ordinary golf course. It’s just plain gorgeous to look at and live with as part of your every day experience at Siena as a resident. I have clients who live at Siena and don’t even play golf at all, yet comment to me on how much they enjoy the natural beauty of the course. Just have lunch on the outdoor patio at the clubhouse and you’ll be a believer. Siena real estate is priced from the $400,000s to $1 million. A selection of Siena homes are available within 30 days, while model homes are ready for immediate move-in. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information on Summerlin real estate and Las Vegas golf real estate at 888-349-2595.

Centex Homes is developing a beautiful new community of North Las Vegas real estate named Waterfall. Comprised of four neighborhoods, Waterfall consists of Isabel, Latourell, Aberdeen and Angeline. Aberdeen features four two-story floor plans. The residences range from 2,454 to 3,807 square feet with as many as seven bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths. All of the North Las Vegas homes offer various room configurations, plus pool-sized lots and three-space garages. The builder’s Las Vegas homes are constructed to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star standards, certifying they are at least 30% more energy efficient than required federal standards. MS Las Vegas Real Estate is excited about this new North Las Vegas community and we will keep you posted on it’s progress.

Pacific Southwest Development recently announced the debut of it’s newest Las Vegas luxury home community. Introducing Tuscan Cliffs, a guard-gated, mountainside luxury neighborhood within the Southern Highlands homes golf community in the southwestern Las Vegas valley. This spectacular development of Las Vegas luxury real estate will be comprised of 155 Las Vegas homes beautifully tucked along the base of a small mountain. Forty four of the home sites will actually be carved into the mountainside. Tuscan Cliffs will feature a range of design options and be built on quarter-acre home sites. Seven models range from 4,300 to 6,500 square feet. Prices start from the $900,000s. The neighborhood is adjacent to the invitation-only Southern Highlands Golf Club. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information at 888-349-2595.

I was recently showing Summerlin real estate to a client and came across a Summerlin home with the most amazing views I’ve seen in that part of the Las Vegas valley in a long time. The view from the upstairs game room was breathtaking in scope. You could see from Southern Highlands, to the strip, to the north, to the east. Every part of our stunning valley was on display. Here’s the best part: The views from this particular Summerlin home will never be obstructed because all of the Las Vegas real estate in front of it is already fully developed!

Christopher Homes recently announced the opening of a preview center for its newest project, C2 Lofts, a loft-style mid-rise project of innovative Summerlin real estate. C2 Lofts is attracting buyers of Summerlin homes who are ready to break through the ordinary and enjoy a lifestyle that cannot be achieved in a traditional home or condo. Each floor plan design will allow the owner to exercise a high degree of self-expression in terms of how they utilize their personal living space. Plans for the project include 100 residential lofts configured in two five-story buildings. Prices start from the $500,000s. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information at 349-888-2595.

Centex Homes designed its Ardiente age-qualified community of North Las Vegas real estate to meet the changing requirements of buyers ages 55 and older. Community highlights are to include a 13,000-square-foot recreation center with two heated swimming pools. The center also will have areas for activities such as pilates and yoga. All North Las Vegas homes in the community will carry the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star label and use at least 30 percent less energy than federal standards require. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information.

Pulte Homes’ gated Terrasini condominium complex in the Aliante homes master-planned community just held their grand opening celebration. Presales are already taking place, with condos priced from the $100,000s. Planned amenities include a pool, playground, and volleyball and basketball courts. Residents also have access to the master plan’s myriad amenities and special events, including the 20-acre Nature Discovery Park which hosts concerts and a movie series. Additionally, the municipal Aliante Golf Club offers an 18-hole, par-72 course. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information at 888-349-2595.

Summerlin Home sales are under way at Las Lomas, an 87-home neighborhood located in Summerlin’s The Paseos village. Las Lomas features Las Vegas real estate from three builders of Las Vegas homes and the neighborhood includes a private park that connects to the community’s trail system. The Paseos, a 375-acre village west of the Las Vegas Beltway, features nine active subdivisions offering buyers of Las Vegas homes nearly 40 floor plans, ranging from 1,300 to 4,200 square feet. Prices start from the mid-$300,000s to more than $900,000. Contact MS Las Vegas Real Estate for more information about Summerlin real estate.