When buying a house, you don't just have to consider the purchase price. You also need to factor in the cost of homeowners insurance. The good news is — there are ways you can save on your monthly premium. Here's what to consider when you're shopping ar...
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Is it time to replace your furnace? While that question may not be at the top of your mind this holiday season, it matters if you're buying or selling a home. Even though most major home appliances are a serious investment, the truth is that they don't la...
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I recently put one of my listings in escrow and the parties agreed that the property will be sold in "AS IS" condition. The buyer's agent sent a list of items to be repaired after the home inspection. I reminded him that the property would be sold in "a...
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Is 2018 the year you'll finally realize your dream of buying a home? If you'd like to make that dream a reality, start planning now so you'll be ready in the New Year. Here's what you need to do to set yourself up for your 2018 home purchase. Request you...
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Selling your home during the holidays can present a dilemma. Should you deck the halls? Or should you leave the wreaths, lights and nutcrackers for next year? On one hand, it might not feel like the holiday season if you don't put up a decoration or two. ...
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Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial transactions you'll make in your lifetime. It's important that serious buyers do their due diligence before making any commitments on a home. If you're buying, there are several warning signs you should be...
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Having your home sale fall through can be extremely disappointing. After months of preparing, accepting an offer and having your house under contract, it can be crushing to see the deal crumble in escrow. And a recent report from Trulia reveals that home ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vandana Bhalla Corporate Broker, Property Manager, REALTOR The Bhalla Group at Signature Real Estate Group in Las Vegas Cell: 702-401-1404 Vandana@RealtorVandana.com www.TheBhallaGroup.com Meghan Jorgenson Joins The Bhalla...
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Hey landlords/owners of Las Vegas or Henderson, NV properties...Are you asking agents to list your home for rent as a "courtesy?" Many agents in Nevada have "courtesy rental listing agreements" or "tenant placement agreements." These agreements allow agen...
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Community-minded Las Vegans collaborate for purchase of 2016 15-passenger Chevrolet van to help Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada A group of community-minded Southern Nevadans combined forces recently to help provide backpacks and school supplies t...
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#SignatureNV #Ascaya and #Stitched presented Ink and Alcohol last night. Over $40k was raised for charity through the sale of the art created by Alan Hunter! 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these pieces are being donated to Nevada Partnership for Ho...
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Is your home over 20 years old? If so, you could qualify for a FREE inspection and repair of your HVAC unit and all the ducts. By repairing and making sure your ducts are properly sealed, you can: Improve your home's heating and cooling efficiency...
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In most states, it is the landlord's responsibility to make sure that repairs are handled in a reasonable time. On many occasions, we have had tenants offer to make repairs. Initially, it sounds like a great idea. Who wouldn't want to save some additio...
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Summerlin, Las Vegas Through Jan. 15, Summerlin residents can drop off their Christmas trees at the lot adjacent RC Willey Home Furnishings, 3850 S. Town Center Dr. just south of the 215 beltway, in Summerlin. Those who liv...
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Another question I get asked a lot is how to take title. Thanks to my friends at Chicago Title, here's the cheat sheet:...
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Just about every real estate transaction in Nevada has Title Insurance. "What is it?" you ask. Simply put...it's a protection to ownership! Why do you need it? Check out this pretty little flyer created by the folks at Chicago Title and Trust......
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Based on data obtained through the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service (MLS), there were a total of 3,370 unit closings in March 2016 within the Las Vegas and Henderson areas...that's up about 802 unit closings since Februa...
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It seems like every home inspection that's been done in the last few months for my clients have called out the hot water heater missing straps and a drip pan. The earthquake straps are usually a condition of the loan. So, if you're selling your home, it...
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Of course. Absolutely. Fo Sho....But Why would you want to? According to the National Association of Realtors, 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent involvement. While doing the work yourself may save you the commission rates many real esta...
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Based on data obtained through the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service (MLS), there were a total of 2,568 unit closings in February 2016 within the Las Vegas and Henderson areas...that's up about 304 unit closings since Janu...
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It seems that every time I turn around, a friend or family member is adopting a pet. In fact, 9 out of 10 of my most recent clients, have moved with their pets. So I was thankful when John with Moving FC offered to write a guest blog talking about this ...
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I couldn't have said it any better myself!...
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Based on data obtained through the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service (MLS), there were a total of 2,264 unit closings in January 2016 within the Las Vegas and Henderson areas...that's down about 859 unit closings since Dec...
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San Severo by KB Homes Starting at $244,990 ...
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Buying a home is one of the biggest financial purchases someone will make in their lives. However, some potential homeowners make the mistake of going out and making large purchases 3 to 6 months before. Remember that any large purchases prior to the fi...
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Delano by Lennar Homes The Paseos Village in Summerlin Starting at $591,076...
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Belmonte by Woodside Homes The Paseos Village in Summerlin Starting at $564,490...
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Tevare by KB Homes The Paseos Village in Summerlin Starting at $329,990...
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Segovia by Pulte Homes The Paseos Village in Summerlin Starting at $451,990...
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Montecito by Toll Brothers At The Paseos Village in Summerlin Luxurious Single Story Gated Community Starting at $524,995...
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Allegra by William Lyon Homes At The Paseos Village in Summerlin Starting at $523,000...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vandana Bhalla Corporate Broker, Property Manager, REALTOR The Bhalla Group at Signature Real Estate Group in Las Vegas Cell: 702-401-1404 Vandana@RealtorVandana.com www.TheBhallaGroup.com Dennis Sciacca Joins The Bhalla G...
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Based on data obtained through the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service (MLS), there were a total of 35,567 unit closings in 2015 within the Las Vegas and Henderson areas. Average Sales Price for the year was $230,919 at $116...
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As a NAR GREEN Designee, I ask that you join the Springs Preserve and the Christmas Tree Recycling Committee in giving our community a gift by recycling your tree. Each year from Dec. 26 to Jan. 15, you can take your cut Christmas trees to one of more th...
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Two weeks ago, a friend approached me about wanting to buy a home but unfortunately didn't pre-qualify for a mortgage due to a recent divorce. So I reached out to a friend, Sean Nealon, Regional Account Manager from Continental Credit, to help her improv...
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Have an EXTRA COAT in your closet? Please drop off your gently used or new coats to The Bhalla Group @ Signature Real Estate Group 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120F, Las Vegas, NV 89134 by Thursday, December 17th, 2015 Donations of gently used coats, scar...
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Based on data obtained through the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service (MLS), there were a total of 2,339 unit closings in November 2015 within the Las Vegas and Henderson areas...that's down about 790 unit closings since Se...
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Everyone seems to suggest using these covers to help prevent the outdoor pipes associated with the fixtures from freezing. Although I believe that the insulation in these covers is not 100% effective (similar to MANY other things in our lives), having on...
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Based on data obtained by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service, there were a total of 2,885 unit closings in October 2015 within the Las Vegas and Henderson areas…that's down about 438 unit closings since August 2015. ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vandana Bhalla Corporate Broker, Property Manager, REALTOR The Bhalla Group at Signature Real Estate Group in Las Vegas Cell: 702-401-1404 Vandana@RealtorVandana.com www.TheBhallaGroup.com Caroline Medina Joins The Bhalla ...
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FOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vandana Bhalla Corporate Broker, Property Manager, REALTOR The Bhalla Group at Signature Real Estate Group in Las Vegas Cell: 702-401-1404 Vandana@RealtorVandana.com www.TheBhallaGroup.com James Alamillo Joins The Bhal...
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It's that time of the year. Yes, it's Holiday Season but along with the most joyful time of the year, it's also the peak time in criminal activity. Most recently, I have been told about 6 people in the last 2 months who have been robbed. So many questi...
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Based on data obtained by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service, there were a total of 3,129 unit closings in September 2015 within the Las Vegas and Henderson areas…that's down about 194 unit closings since August 2015....
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Based on data obtained by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service, there were a total of 3,323 unit closings in August 2015 within the Las Vegas and Henderson areas…that's down about 285 unit closings since July 2015. Thi...
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Based on data obtained by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service, there were a total of 3,608 unit closings in July 2015 within the Las Vegas and Henderson areas…that's up about 85 unit closings since June 2015. This dat...
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The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority posts information about Vegas annually on their website. Some important 2014 details about this amazing city of ours: Approximately 366,400 Southern Nevada jobs were supported by Tourism in 2014. Accor...
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Based on data obtained by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service, there were a total of 3,523 unit closings in June 2015 within the Las Vegas and Henderson areas…that's up about 400 unit closings since April 2015. This d...
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April 2015 Market Update Based on data obtained by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service, there were a total of 3,156 unit closings in April 2015 within the Las Vegas and Henderson areas. This data does not take in accou...
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Las Vegas is starting to heat up. Temperature is upwards of 90 degrees these days. I've fought turning my air conditioning on for a few weeks but I can't fight it anymore. I've spoken to many HVAC companies in my years as a real estate agent and have r...
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If you're anything like me, after working all day, the last thing I want to do is get ready all over again to go out for drinks to a smoky bar. Sure it's 5 o'clock somewhere and having happy hour with my friends in my backyard bar shed truly sounds like ...
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I absolutely LOVE this map...why, you ask? Well, besides it's pretty colors, it has some very important data about our market. It is the 2014 Price Appreciation Map by Zip Code and it allows you to know which zip codes are appreciating in comparison to s...
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Just recently, while doing a walk thru on a home, a client of mine (you know who you are), told me about some awesome tips that she got from her repairman for helping her dishwasher run more smoothly...so naturally, I'm sharing them. And, of course, beca...
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As a result of Springing Forward / Daylight Savings, we will all lose an hour of sleep in the morning and gain an hour of sunlight in the evening...most people have no trouble making the shift. However, the truth of the matter is that our circadian rhythm...
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Today is Theodor Seuss Geisel's Birthday, known to many as Dr. Seuss. And, I couldn't give up this opportunity to celebrate such an amazing publisher, author and cartoonist who's books not only rhymed but were imaginative, fun and witty with a lesson emb...
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I had this EXACT conversation with someone today while watching the UNLV Rebels game (who, I might add, won 69 to 57 against Wyoming). People who don't live in this city of lights, or sin city as others call it, have so many beliefs about Vegas and the p...
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As of the end of January 2015, there were a total of 9,312 Homes on the Market...to include single family homes, condominiums and townhomes. Approximately 2,164 properties sold in January. At the current inventory rates, considering that we never put ano...
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The National Association of REALTORS surveyed home buyers who purchased a home between July 2013 and June 2014. The survey reported that 88% of buyers would use their agent again or recommend them to others and 63 percent of buyers who purchased their ho...
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The National Association of REALTORS surveyed home buyers who purchased a home between July of 2003 and June of 2014. The survey reported that forty percent of buyers found their agent through a referral from a friend or family member and 12 percent used...
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The National Association of REALTORS surveyed home buyers who purchased a home between July of 2003 and June of 2014. The survey unfolded that 92% of buyers used the internet in some way in their home search process and 50% of buyers used a mobile websit...
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HOA – Homeowner's Association / CIC – Common Interest Community Why does a Seller need to provide a HOA Resale Package? The short answer…it's the LAW (my disclaimer…I am NOT an attorney nor do I play one of TV…I AM a real estate agent). Why d...
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Yes, you read correctly...Nevada and more specifically, Clark County, danced around the idea of passing "the party house" ordinance which was originally presented in 2010. What does it mean? Is it enforceable? Was it passed? What do you do if your com...
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Everyone's talking about it? Mostly everyone I know has applied, will be applying or has at the least thought about applying. Last year, the Nevada Legislature approved a bill that would allow for 66 medical marijuana business licenses, of which 40 were...
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Why would a buyer need an agent to represent them when buying a new home? There are so many reasons…let me name my top 3: 1) The sales agent at the new home site represents the builder…they are there to provide you with information but they are prot...
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Vegas Inc. Magazine honored 40 of the city's business trailblazers at an event on March 14 at its annual 40 Under Forty Awards. This year's recipients represent a diverse collection of professions from gaming to realty, law, hospitality, communications, ...
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FASHION FORWARD The Luxurious Living Room In This San Francisco Condo Is Part of a Glamorous Floor-to-Ceiling Makeover Written By Jeanine Matlow Photography By Lindsay Tella What celebrities wear on the red carpet has been known to insp...
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Less than a month ago, I took this listing in Rhodes Ranch. The seller owed $190K on the property and according to comps, the home was valued at just under $200K. Even at a sales price of $200K, the seller would have either had to come in with money to cl...
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For those who missed my inspiration at Women's Council of Realtor's Monthly Luncheon last week...here it is: A thought from recent things happening in my life and the lives of many of those closest to me, set off a train of thought...something I find my...
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Initiated by Nevada Attorney General (AG) Catherine Cortez Masto, the "Home Again Nevada Homeowner Relief Program" was just released to help homeowners who are current, but "underwater", lost their homes to foreclosure, are seeking loan modification or wo...
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CALLING ALL INVESTORS!!! Have you Learned the Art of Investing? Don't Miss Out on this Great Opportunity Offered EXCLUSIVELY by EXIT Realty...We've developed this investor education program and the accompanying technology tools to help our client learn ...
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If Every Family Spent An Extra $10 A Month Locally, We Would All Feel Better About The Economy. A recent report from American Express suggests supporting local, independently-owned businesses in the neighborhood over renovating your home to increase its...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vandana Chima Corporate Broker/Owner Exit Realty Platinum Group in Las Vegas, NV 702-401-1404 Vandana@RealtorVandana.com / www.RealtorVandana.com www.ExitRealtyPlatinumGroup.com Las Vegas EXIT Realty Office Gives B...
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My name is Vandana Chima. I am the Corporate Broker/Owner of EXIT Realty Platinum Group and have been in the real estate business for over 10 years. I specialize in short sales, REOs, commercial real estate, property management, and multi-family properti...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vandana Chima Corporate Broker/Owner Exit Realty Platinum Group in Las Vegas 702-401-1404 Vandana@RealtorVandana.com www.ExitRealtyPlatinumGroup.com James Alamillo Joins EXIT Realty in Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vandana Chima Corporate Broker/Owner EXIT Realty Platinum Group in Las Vegas 702-401-1404 Vandana@RealtorVandana.com www.ExitRealtyPlatinumGroup.com Bobbie Camacho Joins EXIT Realty in Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vandana Chima Corporate Broker/Owner Exit Realty Platinum Group 702-401-1404 Vandana@RealtorVandana.com Brandon Roberts and Vandana Chima of EXIT Realty Platinum Group Receive The Greater Las Vegas Association of RE...
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Earlier this week, Clark County School District Superintendent Dwight Jones announced the Reclaim Your Future program, in which mentors from the community are paired with high school students to help raise the graduation rate. CCSD is partnering with th...
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8722 Martinique Bay Ln., Las Vegas NV Home for Sale - Cottage Collection Home For Sale The fenced yard is calling all pet owners to come see this 1744-SF stucco home in West Las Vegas. This modern floor plan delivers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, c...
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5945 Sierra Bonita Court, Las Vegas, NV 89149 Visit my website Single Story custom ranch home on oversized large lot featuring wood blinds, lush landscape with boulder waterfalls in front and back,coverd patio with mist system and RV pad. Kitchen feat...
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7229 Royal Guard Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89130 Visit my website WOW * HUD OWNED HOME * Unbelieveable Two-story open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, 4 bedrooms and a loft. Home boasts cozy 3-way fireplace and a spacious family room all on an oversized ...
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2888 Mt Hope Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89156 Visit my website *WOW* HUD OWNED HOME* Cozy yet Spacious, Single Story home with beautiful and peaceful mountain views. Light filled open kitchen with extended breakfast bar. Large Master bedroom separate from o...
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5659 Moapa Court, Las Vegas, NV 89110 Visit my website A MUST SEE 5 bedroom single story home on LARGE cul-de-sac lot. Tile floors throughout family, dining and hallways. Garage has been converted into two bedrooms and may not be included in total squ...
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4184 Tolkien Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89115 Visit my website WOW*HUD OWNED HOME*Open floor plan with large family room and formal living and dining rooms with a cozy fireplace* light filled spacious kitchen with breakfast nook. Two master bedrooms upstai...
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6804 Indian Chief Drive, Unit 204, Las Vegas, NV 89130 Visit my website Beautiful Northwest Location, Upstairs, corner HUD Owned unit. Spacious two bedroom, two bath with two-car attached garage. Unit features, cozy fireplace in spacious great room, s...
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4988 Souza Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89146 Visit my website Spacious two story townhome with two master bedrooms and 2.5 baths in beautiful gated community with community clubhouse, pool and spa. Home features fireplace in living room, high vaulted ceiling...
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624 N 23rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Visit my website Spacious Single Story 3 bedroom HUD Owned Home on Large Lot. Kitchen is roomy and features breakfast nook and ceiling fan. Two living rooms, huge over sized backyard with covered patio and shed. ...
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2011 Latin Winter Festival-Free toys for the first 300 children Location: 250 N Eastern Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-370-8612 or 702-771-4609 From: 2PM - 530PM There will be live music, dancing, a fashion show, drawings, Banda style music, Mariach...
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November 17, 2011 Welcome EXIT Realty Platinum Group's Second Location in Las Vegas NV! EXIT Realty is Growing with another real estate brokerage opening! Las Vegas, NV (Grassroots Newswire) -- Vandana Chima is pleased to announce the openin...
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Las Vegas EXIT Realty Offices Give Back to the Community Las Vegas, Nevada (Grassroots Newswire) November 15, 2011 -- In gratitude for the support shown to EXIT Realty Nevada which includes the offices of EXIT Realty Platinum Group, EXIT Realty Imot...
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8906 Frasure Falls Ave. Las Vegas Home for Sale- Arlington Ranch Manor Neighborhood Beautiful and well-maintained 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, single-story home located in the gated community of Arlington Ranch Manor of Mountains Edge, Southwest Las Vegas. ...
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