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Las Vegas, NV - May 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Shanta Patton of Realty ONE Group in Las Vegas has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills and education amassed by Patton will help benefit Las Vegas/Henderson area residents and communities.

LAS VEGAS, NV - May 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Faris Lee Investments, the nation’s largest retail-specialized investment sales and advisory firm, has been named the exclusive broker to market The District at Green Valley Ranch, a 384,107-square-foot landmark retail community center located in Green Valley Ranch, a leading master planned community located near Las Vegas at Green Valley Parkway and Interstate 215.

Las Vegas, NV - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Statistics released today by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® (GLVAR) show an increased number of local homes sold in April compared to one year ago.

Las Vegas, NV - May 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- There’s still time for residents facing foreclosure to sign up for this free Foreclosure Prevention and Mediation Process interactive event. The event is planned for 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, and will take place at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, located at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Interested parties are asked to R.S.V.P. to 229-4167 as soon as possible.

Las Vegas, NV - April 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Statistics released today by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® (GLVAR) show local home sales soared and prices slipped in March compared to the previous month and year.

WASHINGTON, DC - April 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The House voted last week to eliminate a mortgage relief program the Obama administration established nearly two years ago to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.

April 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Residents are invited to join Ward 6 Councilman Steve Ross for an upcoming Foreclosure Prevention and Mediation Process interactive event. The free event is planned for 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, and will take place at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, located at 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Interested parties are asked to R.S.V.P. to 229-4167 as soon as possible as space is limited.

April 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city’s foreclosure prevention website, www.StopNVForeclosures.org, is now available in Spanish as well as English. Simply click the desired language at the top left of the website. The city designed the website to provide borrowers the opportunity to complete a short online form and request assistance from local Department of Housing and Urban Development approved housing counseling agencies. It also helps unsuspecting homeowners steer clear of unscrupulous businesses that target those facing foreclosure by offering fraudulent services. This website was made possible through a grant from Fannie Mae.

Las Vegas, NV - April 4, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Local Realtors and Short Sale Experts, Bill and Francoise Myers receive Top Honors at the International Century 21 Convention. This years International Century 21 Convention was held at the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Las Vegas, NV - March 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ballen Group, Las Vegas short Sale Specialists of Nevada, win top honors for production in February listings for Short Sale Homes in Nevada using their Comprehensive Short Sale System.

Las Vegas, NV - March 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Claremont Information Systems, the real estate industry’s leading provider of distressed real estate data, today announced the launch of its online software system, Short Sale ProLogic. Recently launched in Colorado, this powerful online distressed property tracking tool is now available to real estate professionals in Nevada. It allows first access to nearly 8,039 foreclosures and pre- foreclosures in Nevada.

Washington, DC - March 15, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV) voted in support of the FHA Refinance Program Termination Act (H.R. 830), which was created by the Wall Street bailout (TARP) and has refinanced only 44 loans nationwide as of mid-February

Las Vegas, NV - March 15, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short sale Specialists use a comprehensive Short Sale System for Nevada Short Sales leading to Greentree Short Sale closing for another Nevada Home Owner

Las Vegas, NV - March 3, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ballen Group, a local team of award winning short sale agents in Nevada, who have been specializing in Nevada Short Sales for several years now, have completed a very difficult Las Vegas Short Sale with Chase Bank for the property on Fine Fern in Silverado Ranch. The Bank took a short payoff as the property sold for $84,900 and was originally purchased for over $200,000. The entire process took 92 days from listing to close although The Ballen Group notes that short sales vary on time with each bank, buyer, and seller

Las Vegas, NV - March 1, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Toni Braxon’s Las Vegas home recently sold as a foreclosure, according to Clark County Records. Toni Braxton, a six-time Grammy winner and her husband Keirston Lewis purchased their Las Vegas home in Henderson, Nevada, for $2.6 million three years ago. Their home was recently foreclosed upon and sold as a bank owned property on September 17, 2010 for $1,060,000.