Monthly Archives: January 2014

25th Anniversary for the NVAR Legal Information Line

The NVAR Legal Information Line continues to rank as the #1 service by members, according to annual member surveys. Darrell Plummer, Broker/Owner of Sierra Nevada Properties in Reno, says, “I have been very pleased with the NVAR Legal Information Line for years. Access to free legal advice as a Broker to help my agents is one of the best services offered by the Nevada Association of REALTORS®. Calling an attorney who understands our industry, is familiar with our contracts and disclosure forms saves time and money and gives me confidence I am getting good direction for our agent and customer to avoid potential litigation issues. What a great risk reduction service for our REALTOR® members.”

Skatepark Construction Groundbreaking Jan. 6 At Justice Myron E. Leavitt And Jaycee Community Park

The public is invited to join Ward 3 Councilman Bob Coffin and Las Vegas City Manager Betsy Fretwell for a groundbreaking at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, for a new skatepark to be added to the Justice Myron E. Leavitt and Jaycee Community Park, located at Eastern and East St. Louis avenues

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Nevada Short Sale Information – FTC Cracks Down on Loan Modification...

Las Vegas, NV - January 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Effective January 31, 2011, The Federal Trade Commission has banned loan modification companies from charging up-front fees for negotiating modifications of residential mortgage loans. According to Eric Witksoki, Chief of the Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, and the state consumer advocate, “Money spent on mortgage modification consultants is a bad bet for consumers.” Additionally, Witkoski commented that spending money on loan modification is “worse than some of the odds at the casino tables.”

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BLM PROPOSES TO SELL 754.88 ACRES OF PUBLIC LAND IN CLARK...

The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to sell 40 parcels totaling 754.88 acres of public land in Clark County, Nevada. The competitive sale would be by sealed and oral bidding in accordance with the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA). A Notice of Realty Action published in today’s Federal Register opens a 45-day comment period which will close January 8, 2018.