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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.
Homebuyers Find The Perfect Fit In New Lennar Home
RENO, Nev. -- Buyers explored beautiful model homes at Carson River Estates in Dayton and Wintercreek at Somersett in Reno during Lennar’s Grand Opening celebrations over the weekend. Each community features Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® features and Next Gen®–The Home Within a Home® floorplan, but each offer their own distinct collection of new homes designed to accommodate a variety of homeshoppers. With two communities to choose from, buyers were able to find the right home to meet their needs and match their lifestyle
NEVADA HOUSING DIVISION RECEIVES FUNDS FOR STATEWIDE FORECLOSURE MITIGATION COUNSELING SERVICES
The Nevada Housing Division has received a federal grant of $156,210 to support ongoing foreclosure prevention counseling efforts. The funds, awarded by the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program, will be re-allocated to preapproved statewide nonprofit housing counseling agencies in order to continue providing one-on-one counseling and assistance to Nevada homeowners in danger of foreclosure.
FirstService Residential Associates Beautify City Park for Earth Day
Associates of FirstService Residential, the leading community management company in Nevada, participated in a beautification project at Ed Fountain Park in Las Vegas in observance of Earth Day. The 46 acre park presented several cleaning opportunities, including trash and debris removal throughout, painting of pillars, gates, wrought iron features and water fountains, cleaning of playground equipment, picnic tables and barbecue grills.
Heck Applauds Senate Passage of Anti-Human Trafficking Bill
Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today released the following statement applauding Senate passage of S. 178, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015. The Senate-passed bill included language originally introduced by Rep. Heck in the House as H.R. 468, the Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims for Youth Trafficking Act of 2015, legislation that passed the House in January and provides increased support to runaway and homeless youth who are victims of human trafficking.
Reid Announces Over $2.2 Million For Veteran Housing Across Nevada
Nevada Senator Harry Reid announced today $2,220,253 in Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program grants for veteran housing across Nevada. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $168,512 to the Reno Housing Authority and the Sierra Nevada VA Health Care System, $1,995,867 to the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority and the Southern Nevada VA Health Care System and $55,874 to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority and the Sierra Nevada VA Health Care System.
TITUS STATEMENT ON APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE VOTES ON FAILED YUCCA MOUNTAIN PROJECT
Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District released the following statement in regards to the House Appropriations’ Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies’ consideration of the Fiscal Year 2016 Energy & Water Appropriations bill.
TITUS ANNOUNCES $1.5 MILLION GRANT TO HELP END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS
Congresswoman Dina Titus, a Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, announced that U.S. Vets, located in Nevada’s First Congressional District, will receive $1.5 million as part of the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF). This funding will be used to provide services to very low-income veteran families living in – or transitioning to – permanent housing.
Las Vegas Residents Invited To 3rd Annual Homeowners Night May 29
City of Las Vegas residents are invited to the Development Services Center Thursday, May 29, starting at 6 p.m., for the third annual Homeowners Night. The center is located at 333 N. Rancho Drive. Residents can learn how to obtain a permit for work previously performed on their home, get information on code violations and what work requires a permit, apply for a permit for new work, learn how to work with contractors, and improve their knowledge of electrical safety. Workshops that will be offered are
Bipartisan tax-relief effort for struggling homeowners
In an op-ed which ran in The Hill today, U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) called on Congress to renew the Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act to help the millions of families across the country struggling to avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes.
Heller Urges Senate Finance to Take up Tax Extenders and Include State, Local Sales...
Today, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) penned a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, asking them to move forward on tax extenders legislation. In the letter, Heller urges the Committee to include a continuation of the state and local sales tax deduction. This tax deduction is “a vital component of our economy, spurring growth and creating jobs,” Heller said
NEVADA ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNOUNCES TWITTER TOWN HALL TO ADDRESS HOUSING NEEDS
Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez will host a Twitter Town Hall as part of National Consumer Protection Week. This event, an initiative of the Home Again: Nevada Homeowner Relief Program will give Nevadans the opportunity to ask housing counselors about buying a home, credit restoration, loan modification, foreclosure and other free resources available to all Nevadans.