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Reid Fighting To Address Housing Crisis In Nevada

Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke about the need to pass a bipartisan housing bill, which addresses the record-high foreclosures at the root of the broader economic crisis by helping Nevadans keep their homes and their home equity. This legislation will restore safety and stability to the housing market, and help businesses and communities impacted by […]

Redevelopment Site In Exciting Entertainment District Ready For New Tenants

City Of Las Vegas Accepting Letters Of Interest  
A 48,750-square-foot building located in the heart of the city’s burgeoning Fremont East Entertainment District is available for ground floor retail, nightclub and restaurant proposals. The site, located at 601 Fremont St., includes high-rise condo and hotel land entitlements making it an ideal site for an anchor entertainment […]

$1.8 MILLION GRANT FOR NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME

May 13, 2008 – Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) today announced that the Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City has been awarded more than $1.8 million in federal grant funding for dining facility modernization.

FORECLOSURE ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES, HELP FOR VETS, $7,500 HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT

May 7, 2008 – Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) is urging passage of a legislative package that will address America’s mortgage crisis and the downturn in the housing market. The package of bills will help Americans facing foreclosure keep their homes, aid families in avoiding future foreclosures, and help the recovery of communities […]

Legislation Would Help Homeowners Facing Loss Of Homes

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman will testify before the House Financial Services Committee in Washington, D.C. today regarding a bill that would help people on the verge of losing their homes. The hearing is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 10.

Tour Downtown Redevelopment Projects

Las Vegas, NV - March 26, 2008 - Nevada Senator Harry Reid and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman toured downtown Las Vegas today to survey redevelopment projects currently underway, and discuss those planned for the future.

Forest City Closes $160 Million Refinancing for The Galleria at Sunset

CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 18, 2008–Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:FCEA) (NYSE:FCEB) today announced that a subsidiary of the Company has closed on a 10-year, $160 million loan with New York State Teachers Retirement System to refinance The Galleria at Sunset, a 1,048,000 square-foot retail center in Henderson, Nev. The center, which is home to anchor stores Dillard’s, […]

Reid: Housing Crisis Threatens More Than Just Those Facing Foreclosure

Washington, DC— Nevada Senator Harry Reid made the following statement today on the floor of the U.S. Senate regarding the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008:

Reid Provides Update On Efforts To Address Foreclosure Crisis

Letter to subcommittee highlights efforts to keep Nevadans in their homes
Washington, D.C. - January 28, 2008 - Nevada Senator Harry Reid sent a letter to the Nevada Legislative Commission’s Subcommittee to Study Mortgage Lending and Housing Issues today to provide an update on Congress’ efforts to respond to the nation’s foreclosure crisis.

City Council Approves Selection Of Whiting-Turner To Handle Pre-Construction Services For The Smith Center For The Performing Arts

Landmark Project Takes Major Step Forward
January 16, 2008 - At its meeting today, the Las Vegas City Council approved a $1.71 million agreement with the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company to handle pre-construction services for the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. The $475 million complex will be built in downtown Las Vegas.