Monthly Archives: May 2015

Heller, Heinrich, Risch, and Tester Join Forces to Streamline Permitting for Renewable Energy Projects

U.S. Senators Dean Heller, Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act. The bipartisan legislation simplifies the permitting process for solar, geothermal and wind projects on public lands. Following introduction, the senators offered these statements

Heck Bill to End Veterans Homelessness Passes House

Legislation introduced by Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) aimed at reducing veterans homelessness today passed the House of Representatives by voice vote. H.R. 1816, the Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2015, ends the flawed Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) policy of counting the aid and attendance benefit for low-income, disabled veterans as regular income

WestCorp Management Group Opens New 308-Unit Apartment Community in Las Vegas Nevada

WestCorp Management Group is celebrating the grand opening of its newest apartment community in Southern Nevada. The Wyatt, a 308-unit development near Badura Avenue and Buffalo Road, is now open for new residents. The brand-new community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units with rental prices starting at $899 per month

National Recreation and Park Association Launches Crowdfunding Project to Raise $450,000 for North Las...

More than 4,000 children and families living near Joe Kneip Park in North Las Vegas depend on the open space as a gathering place outdoors. However, the tough economy has left the park in need of major improvements. That’s why the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has partnered with City of North Las Vegas in a creative effort to raise funds that will help revitalize the park.

HUD ANNOUNCES FAIR HOUSING CHARGE AND SETTLEMENT WITH LANDLORDS IN NEVADA AND HAWAII

As the nation prepares to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced two fair housing actions involving allegations of housing discrimination involving families with children

HUD Announces Fair Housing Charge And Settlement With Landlords In Nevada

In Carson City, Nevada, HUD charged the owners of a rental property for allegedly refusing to rent a home to parents because they have children.

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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.