Yearly Archives: 2010

Benchmark Association Services Adds Five New Associations to Its Client Portfolio

Las Vegas, NV - December 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Benchmark Association Services, an Associa company, recently expanded its already diverse company profile by adding five new associations to its Las Vegas client portfolio. Benchmark is excited to announce its recent partnerships with Spinnaker Village HOA, Flagstone Ranch HOA, Glenbrook Ponderosa, Riviera Ridge and Eastridge HOA.

Deanna Collins – Nevada Short Sale Expert – Joins The Myers Team

Las Vegas, NV - December 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Last week, The Myers Team officially announced the addition of Deanna Collins to their team of Nevada Short Sale Experts. Ms. Collins was named an "authorized short sale lender" by Francoise Myers, owner of The Myers Team.

Redevelopment Agency Seeks Citizen Advisory Volunteers

Las Vegas, NV - December 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency (RDA) is currently seeking volunteers to serve on a recently created, nine-member Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC will give community members the opportunity to provide input and advice on Redevelopment Area projects and programs. The committee also will be able to propose new programs and project

Realty One Group utilizes revolutionary IDX solution to extract and display raw listing data...

EUGENE, OR - December 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes Elizabeth Moreau to the ever-expanding network of real estate professionals updating their websites with the customizable IDX Broker software. The online property search is now simpler than ever for Las Vegas, Nevada home seekers on the website that Moreau hosts. Her IDX solution pulls listing information automatically from the Greater Las Vegas MLS (GLVAR) and displays it online, making the search process all the more simple for potential buyers.

Lori Ballen of Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas creates Dynamic Team of Las Vegas...

Las Vegas, NV - December 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lori Ballen of Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas Real Estate creates Dynamic Team of Las Vegas Real Estate Agents offering Buyer Services and Seller Services including Las Vegas Short Sales.

The Ballen Group, Does it Again! 3 More CLOSED Las Vegas Short Sales in...

Las Vegas, NV - November 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ballen Group, Does it Again! 3 More CLOSED Las Vegas Short Sales in Nevada. Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists with Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas. The Ballen Group, Las Vegas Short sale Agents who use a comprehensive Las Vegas Short Sale System, have closed three more Las Vegas Short Sales saving Nevada Homeowners from Foreclosure.

Real Estate Commission Revokes License and Issues $215,000 Fine for 43 Violations of Law

Las Vegas, NV - November 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In mid-November, the Real Estate Division brought four cases against broker-salesperson Kathleen Tinaglia to hearing before the Real Estate Commission. The cases involved a total of eight transactions in which Tinaglia represented the buyers in the purchase of Nevada real estate. The transactions occurred during the time when Tinaglia was a licensee under broker Eve E. Mazzarella of Distinctive Real Estate & Investments, Inc.

Division of Mortgage Lending issues fines and takes enforcement action in 4 matters

Las Vegas, NV - November 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Division of Mortgage Lending continues to diligently enforce mortgage lending laws by disciplining four entities for various violations of those laws.

Myers Team with Century 21 MoneyWorld Warns Homeowners to Beware of Nevada Short Sale...

Las Vegas, NV - November 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Myers Team with Century 21 MoneyWorld warns Nevada homeowners to beware of Realtors who call themselves Short Sale Experts or Short Sale Specialists. According to Francoise Myers, owner of the Myers Team, "Many self-proclaimed Las Vegas Short Sale Experts have little or no actual experience closing short sale transactions." Additionally, Myers said, "There are many Realtors who are aggressively advertising their short sale expertise on the Internet, and even on TV, however, many of these so called experts are not even ranked in the top 50 short sale agents in Las Vegas. Closing 5-10 short sale transactions a year hardly makes anyone an expert."

The Ballen Group, A Las Vegas Short Sale Specialist Team, has hired Bob Watman...

Las Vegas, NV - November 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- he Ballen Group, a top team of Las Vegas Real Estate Agents under the brokerage Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas who recently received multiple awards for their Las Vegas real estate production, continues to build an expert team of Las Vegas Real Estate agents and short sale processors. On Tuesday, October 19th, The Ballen Group was recognized for top achievements in Listings, Production, and marketing.

The Myers Team, Nevada Short Sale specialists with Century 21 MoneyWorld Provide Short Sale...

Las Vegas, NV - November 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- There are many Realtors in Las Vegas trying to do short sales; however, how many have successfully closed hundreds of short sale transactions? The Myers Team is the #1 Short Sale Team in the state of Nevada. A recent report provided by IMS Advanced Realty Date Services, shows The Myers Team have closed more short sale listings than any Realtor or Broker in Nevada in the past 12 months

Justice Department Resolves Lawsuit Alleging Familial Status Discrimination in Elko, Nevada

WASHINGTON, DC - November 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Justice Department today announced a settlement of its lawsuit alleging that Lee Enterprises Inc. and its subsidiary, Lee Publications Inc., violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) by publishing an advertisement that discriminated on the basis of familial status in the Elko Daily Free Press. The Elko Daily Free Press is a newspaper serving Elko, Nev. Lee Enterprises Inc. is a publisher of 49 daily newspapers and nearly 300 specialty publications across 23 states.

International Fraud Awareness Week: Top 5 Scams Scam # 1: Mortgage Repair Fraud

Las Vegas, NV - November 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- International Fraud Awareness Week is November 7 – November 13. This weeklong campaign encourages business leaders and employees to proactively take steps to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud awareness and education. To support this important campaign, the Fight Fraud Taskforce is issuing an advisory every weekday to inform consumers of the Top 5 Scams happening right now in our community….and how consumers can protect themselves.

Foreclosure Prevention Summit Scheduled In Las Vegas

November 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city of Las Vegas is hosting a Foreclosure Prevention Summit on Friday, Nov. 12, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Historic Fifth Street School at 401 S. Fourth St. Nevada leads the nation in foreclosures. Responding to the crisis is seen as a crucial step in getting the state back on track economically.

Home of late and popular Las Vegas Entertainer, Danny Gans sells quietly off stage

Las Vegas, CA - October 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The lavish estate of the late legendary Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans and his wife Julie, was sold quietly this week for an undisclosed amount to a couple from California.

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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.