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AUGUST 2011

 

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Camp CartwheelTerra West Helps Kids be Kids Again

In its 15th year, Camp Cartwheel is an outdoor, four-day program for critically ill children and their siblings between the ages of 5 and 17. It is designed to give them a carefree experience, spending days by the lake swimming or canoeing, playing games,  
 

    

PartnershipCommunicate Before You Terminate

The success of a community association depends on the cooperation and communication between the association's Board of Directors and Management Company. When the Board and Management have good communications, small problems are resolved

 

 

Will My Home Remodeling Project Pay Me Back?

Remodeling Magazine's latest Cost Versus Value Report 2010-2011 has been released and it revealed that the recent declines in housing are having substantial effects on the remodeling market. 

Unfortunately for homeowners, there has been a
    

MoneyReserve Now or Pay Later

Overseeing the community's finances and developing budgets that enable the community to maintain and preserve market values of both the residential and common area property are important responsibilities of the association's board of directors.

 
Industry News     (click the headline to read the full story)

Selling a house is difficult enough without having bad neighbors making the task even harder. You know the type: The family up the street straight out of "Deliverance," or the party-hearty teens who play music so loud it rocks your walls and jars your molars.When buyers come looking, you want not just your house but the whole neighborhood to  

Flower-filled window boxes dress up your home and create great "curb appeal" no matter what season. They aren't difficult to construct and if you watch this helpful video that provides an easy step-by-step instruction, you will soon be on your way to a floral wonderland that will be the rave of the community!

Zolt Szorenyi makes a list of repairs needed on a foreclosure home he purchased in May in North Las Vegas, starting with fixing the lock on the sliding back door to keep out vagrants. The grass is dead, weeds are knee-high and trash is strewn about the property. There's a rake, a hoe and a bag of garden soil sitting on the patio.

Best Cities to Buy a Rental Property
Las Vegas has long been a Mecca for gamblers, but now it's the go-to place for real estate investors who want to clean up on rental properties. Nationwide, the opportunities for this kind of investing haven't been this good in years. Not only are home prices way down but interest rates are near all-time lows and rents are climbing.
New Apps Makes House Hunting Easier
There are a lot of great and innovative ways to search for residential real estate for sale. Whether on your home computer or your cell phone, their are some cool and easy apps that will make searching the massive inventory of homes for sale a whole lot easier.  This video news clip shows you how!
Living Las Vegas: The Valley's Craziest Homes
Las Vegas has a reputation for delivering the "wow factor" and there's no exception when it comes to real estate. Hidden among the cookie-cutter neighborhoods and rows of concrete blocks are unique properties that pique our interest. Here is a look into some of the craziest homes in the valley.
Tackling Tree Issues With Your Neighbors

When you buy a home, you're not only purchasing the actual house, but the property and everything that comes along with it. Often, if you're lucky, this includes a few trees that can add privacy, work as a noise barrier and ultimately increase your home's value. However, a tree can also mean possible property damage and tussles with the neighbors.

Best Swimming Pool Vacuum Cleaners

Tired of manually vacuuming the pool? Automatic pool cleaners and robots have been around for years. Some can even climb and clean pool walls. They have proven performance, and known limitations. There are satisfied users, and also people who just can't seem to get their cleaner to work properly.

High-End Bathroom Tile Designs

Splurge on bathroom tile for a high-end, budget-friendly look.  It can be difficult to bring style into a space that's all about function. The single greatest amount of bathroom real estate is devoted to tiling, and here are a few simple ways to make sure tiling packs a pretty big stylistic punch.

 

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During Hot August Nights, cars are "cherry" and cruisin' is "too cool." More than 800,000 people flock to Reno where cars are the stars and rock 'n roll rules through dozens of concerts, controlled cruises, show-n-shines, a sock hop and much more! 

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