Toll Brothers, a luxury housing developer, announced last week that they acquired StoryBook Homes from owner Wayne Laska. The story behind StoryBook Homes is a very interesting story. In the fall of 1974, a Marine private named Wayne Laska was featured in the Review-Journal, as one of several locals appearing in the paper that day […]
THE BEAUTY OF USING BLACK SHADE IN DÉCOR
The most overlooked shade in decorating is black. It is neutral. Bold and luxurious and can be used as an accent, a pop, or an overall statement. Wondering how you can introduce it in your space? The following are some tips to advice you to take the plunge. Black can be introduced into your rooms […]
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION IN SUMMERLIN
Summerlin, the 3rd ranked master-planned community in the country, is accepting submissions to its 2021 Summerlin Photography Competition. This event is open to both professional and amateur photographers 18 and older. Submissions will be accepted through Sept. 9 under the Event section at Summerlin.com. The winners will be announced and featured at the 2021 Summerlin […]
PASS-THROUGH WINDOWS MERGE THE INDOOR WITH THE OUTDOOR
The Smith King Team is always looking to bring you interesting ideas of how to enjoy your house even more than you do today. If you are thinking about remodeling a home or having one built, consider how your floorplan allows you to entertain. We all know kitchens are likely to be gathering places for […]
TOWNHOUSE PROJECT IN SUMMERLIN SOLD OUT UNITS BEFORE BREAKING GROUND
You know the housing market is really hot when a Summerlin townhome complex is sold out and they haven’t even broke ground. According to Brock Metzka, owner of Edward Homes, they expect to break ground around August 1. The complex is called Thrive, located along Charleston Boulevard less than a mile west of Red Rock […]
NEWLY BUILT HOMES ARE SELLING FOR RECORD HIGHS IN LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas homebuilders’ sales activity slowed last month as house hunters again paid record-high prices for new construction. The home developers reported 935 net sales — newly signed sales contracts minus cancellations — in Southern Nevada in June, marking the third consecutive month-to-month drop of sales, and the lowest tally of the year, according to […]
