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Pacific Southwest Development’s Tuscan Cliffs is a guard-gated, mountainside community nestled in the exclusive master-planned community of Southern Highlands.  The development offers flexible floorplans with multiple elevation designs and the ability to add your own individual touches available from an extensive list of well-appointed options.

The Villa de Giovanni floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths at 4,328 square feet.  The first-floor master suite boasts its own separate retreat. Other notable features include a covered patio, balcony, large kitchen which opens to a front courtyard, and a  three-car tandem garage.

The Villa de Rafael plan features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths at 4,775 square feet.  There is a large kitchen with a Butler’s Pantry, a master suite with a separate retreat, and a three-car tandem garage.
The Villa de Gabriella is the largest floor plan coming in at 5,441 square feet.  The 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home also features a gallery with curved staircase, a library, a large kitchen with Butler’s Pantry, a master suite with separate retreat , a first-floor guest bedroom and a three-car tandem garage.

For more information on these and other floor plans, contact MillionSaverHomes.com a local Las Vegas real estate broker at 702.212.3513.

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A proposed Nov. 7th ballot issue called Nevada’s Question 2 seems to be gaining momentum.  Under Nevada’s Question 2, property taken by eminent domain would have to be offered back at the original purchase price to its original owner if it’s not used within five years.  An opionion poll by the Las Vegas Review-Journal showed 60% of voters support the question while 20% are opposed or undecided.

Supporters say it would curb the power of the government to seize private property.  Opponents claim it will drive up state government project costs, like road-building projects, by several billion dollars if approved.

The issue of eminent domain has become a hot topic since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last year that a Connecticut city could seize homes and turn the land over to a private developer as part of a redevelopment project that included condos, a hotel and commercial space.  Today, voters in at least 10 states - California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon and South Carolina - will consider ballot measures in November that would bar the government from taking private property for another private use.

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What you don’t know about Las Vegas is costing Las Vegas vacationers a fortune. 

Thankfully that is all about to change thanks to the hard work of Karin Manning.   Planning a cheap Las Vegas vacation package can be overwhelming if you have never been to Las Vegas before.

“Around 7 million people travel every year to Las Vegas for the first time.  I shudder to think how many millions of people every year are paying way too much for their Las Vegas vacations when they could be enjoying a cheap Vegas vacation.  In actual fact, I believe that Las Vegas is “the bargain capital of the US�.  The trouble is that travellers like you don’t know what these bargains are and how to go about finding them because the industry tries to keep this information under lock and key�, says Karin Manning, author of the 2006 Guide To Cheap Discount Vegas Vacations.

Once you start planning your Vegas vacation it’s easy to be overwhelmed with the cost of flights to Vegas, let alone overpriced Las Vegas hotel prices, car rental prices, confusing Vegas vacation deals and bogus claims - not to mention the thousands of travel sites promising you the best deal.

In answer to the increase in Vegas holiday makers paying full price for their Vegas vacation packages Karin took on the role of a ‘Vegas mystery traveller’ and went undercover - and straight to the source - to find out exactly how any traveller to Las Vegas can save hundreds on their Las Vegas vacation package. 

After hundreds of hours of exhaustive undercover travel research Karin learnt one very important thing - you can have a cheap Las Vegas vacation every bit as enjoyable and as rewarding as Las Vegas vacations who spend five times as much money.  Karin’s research has revealed some really interest insider secrets for Las Vegas vacationers:  how to get the cheapest flights to Las Vegas, how to get discount Las Vegas show tickets, how to get the best discounted hotel room rates in Las Vegas and - a bonus for Las Vegas vacationers intent on gambling in Las Vegas - which games have the highest odds in your favour and where precisely these Las Vegas casinos are.

“It’s really overwhelming for travellers planning a Las Vegas vacation when they start looking for the best deals online.  Millions of websites come up and they all offer the cheapest deal.  Just by using a few websites that I feature in my Las Vegas travel guide I was able to save $544.00 planning a Las Vegas vacation for two in just 10 minutes.  Once you know the secrets to planning a Las Vegas vacation it is truly incredible how much money you can save.  Imagine having an extra $544.00 to throw around in Vegas.�

The 2006 Guide To Cheap Discount Vegas Vacations is about as comprehensive Las Vegas travel guide that you can get…and don’t think it’s limited to just Las Vegas.  There are many insider travel tips that Karin reveals that you can use when planning any vacation…things like how to get your flight upgraded for free, how to get the best table at any restaurant, how to get the best seat on a plane, how to instantly know if your hotel bill is right, and how to rent a luxury car for the price of a Ford.

If you’re planning a Las Vegas vacation any time soon then you owe it to yourself to get a copy of The 2006 Guide To Cheap Discount Vegas Vacations.  Not getting a copy could realistically cost you hundreds of dollars.  Wouldn’t you rather have that money to play with in Vegas?  Grab your copy now at http://www.Cheap-Discount-Vegas-Vacations.com

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The Chicago Mercantile Exchange has announced its predictions for which cities will see the most decline in real estate in 2007. The CME, which launched trading in housing prices in May is still seeing only modest volumes. Therefore, keep it mind that this may affect the accuracy of their results.

By August, 2007, when the one-year contract expires, futures traders expect the composite index to fall 6.8%. Individual cities are believed to decline as follows:

• Miami: down 8.5%
• San Diego: down 8.2%
• Las Vegas: down 7.9%
• Washington, DC: down 7.7%
• Boston: down 7%

For more information contact MillionSaverHomes.com a local Las Vegas real estate broker us at
702-212-3513

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The $850M Pinnacle Las Vegas project thinks residents of the Aloha State will be attracted to the new luxury condominiums. Could they be right? Sure, the Pinnacle has similiar attractive amenities to those you would find in Hawaii — spa, fitness center, putting green, garden jogging path, and a hibiscus-shaped pool–but is that enough?

At first glance, it may not be, but throw in prices that are more reasonable than current luxury residential towers in Hawaii (Pinnacle studios, measuring about 650 square feet, begin at only $400,000) and it just might sweeten the pot considerably. It also doesn’t hurt to know that close to 500,000 annual visitors arrive in Las Vegas from your potential target market each year. Hawaii is also one of the top 10 states with residents migrating to Vegas. Finally, throw in the knowledge that four out of ten people purchase a second-home every year and ou may find yourself selling out that luxury condo project in not time at all.

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Pulte Homes has released lots at the Paseo at Madeira Canyon. The lots, which are part of the Barcelona Collection feature four floor plans, ranging from 2,843 to 3,483 square feet. The homes are priced from $630,990 to $688,990.

The private neighborhoods at the Paseo are accented by Mediterranean architecture, parks, walking trails, a tot lot, baseball and soccer fields and tennis courts. The lots also overlook the Sloan Conservation Area at the base of Henderson’s Black Mountains; and the views in this area are said to be spectacular as Madeira Canyon is the highest-elevated residential development in Southern Nevada. For more information, contact MillionSaverHomes.com a local Las Vegas real estate broker at 702.212.3513.

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Looking for a ultra-posh, secluded community that offers top-rate privacy and security — among other amenities? Then, Forbes may be able to provide you with a few choices. Mind you, they will cost you big time. However, many believe its well worth the price tag.

Forbes has scoured real estate listings and spoke to brokers around the country to compile their third annual list of the most expensive gated communities in the U.S. Forbes ranked the communities based on the most expensive home currently on the market in each location–prices ranged from more than $22 million up to $35 million.The Top 10 are:

1. Mauna Kea Resort, Big Island, HI - Highest Current Price: $35M
2. Beverly Park, Los Angeles - Highest Current Price: $34M
3. Brentwood Country Estates, Los Angeles - Highest Current Price: $29.5M
4. Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach - Highest Current Price: $28.5
5. Indian Cree Island, Indian, Creek, FL - Highest Current Price: $26.3M
6. Pelican Hill, Newport Beach - Highest Current Price: $25M
7. Hualalai Resort, Big Island, HI - Highest Current Price: $24.9M
8. Montage Resort & Spa, Laguna Beach - Highest Current Price: $23.95M
9. Three Arch Bay, Laguna Beach, CA - Highest Current Price: $22.9M
10. The Sanctuary, Boca Raton - Highest Current Price: $22.5M

For more information contact MillionSaverHomes.com a local Las Vegas real estate broker at 702-212-3513

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So said las vegas real estate guru and First American Title Company V.P.,  Richard Lee at a recent conference.    While Lee could not provide any insights as to when things might get better, he did point out that the Las Vegas market has several positive things going for it including:

• The strong level of Las Vegas job growth that will continue to come from the opening of new casinos.
• A shortage of land which will continue to drive the appreciation of homes.
• Between 5,000 to 7,000 people in a month continue to move to Las Vegas and they require housing options.

In short, Lee’s message was one that spoke of continued opportunities for those in the real estate industry.  All you need, he said, is a little patience.

If you’ve been loking to sell  your home in the current market, chances are you have found yourself adjusting the price in order to sell.  Home prices may be dropping in many parts of the U.S., but as always, you can depend on property taxes to dance to a different drummer.

According to a U.S. Census Bureau report, property tax collections were up 35% from 2002 to 2006. That is double the rate of personal income growth.  Keep in mind that the American Homeowners Association also estimates that  60% of homes are already assessed too high.

No wonder so many people are angry and taking action.  In fact, the National Taxpayers Union reports that tax-cut proposals are being considered in at least 15 states.  Hopefully, for many, proposed tax-cuts will come sooner than later to provide a little much needed relief.

For More information contact MillionSaverHomes.com a local Las Vegas real estate broker at 702-212-3513.

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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernake is worried about inflation, but also about how a “substantial correction” in the housing market would slow economic growth. In a speech given yesterday, Bernake said, “I would estimate that slowing housing construction will probably take about a percentage point off growth in the second half of this year and probably something going into next year as well.”

Yet, there is room for cautious optimism.  Bernake believes that if the job market remains good, income growth remains strong, and mortgage rates low, the impact of the housing market’s correction will not be felt as severely.   However, we are not out of the woods as the rate of inflation appears to be higher than what the Fed considers to be acceptable.  Diligence and constant monitoring are definitely on the agenda for the months to come.

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