Robin Smith's Blog

The Southern Nevada Home Builders Association held its annual Installation and Awards Luncheon on December 7 and announced the new officers for 2018.Kent Lay, Division President of Woodside Homes, will be taking the position of President starting January 1 of 450-plus trade group.  In his speech,...

Summerlin, the master-planned community on the westside of the Las Vegas Valley, is one of the most awarded and nationally recognized communities in the country.There are over 250 parks that come in all different sizes to contribute to the outdoor lifestyle Summerlin offers and this weekend the n...

Reverence is a 300-acre village in the master-planned community of Summerlin and the only village built and developed by only one homebuilder – Pulte Homes.  The National Association of Home Builders National Sales and Marketing Council have named Reverence as a Silver Award Honoree for Master-Pl...

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is an added expense that some homebuyers are expected to pay – it is a separate insurance policy that covers mortgage payments.It is to protect mortgage lenders if a homeowner defaults on a mortgage payment.  If you have taken out a conventional mortgage and your ...

Cadence, a master-planned community in Henderson has already sold its 600th home and has started adding more amenities for residents.The community has broken ground on an adventure playground park and a dog park.  Cadence also hosts events such as DeCadence and Autumn in the Park that invites all...

Cobalt by Pardee Homes in Skye Canyon, a master-planned community in the northwest area of the Las Vegas Valley, is now opened for sales.  The gated neighborhood offers four modern two-story floor plans ranging from 2,326 to 3,143 square feet.The architectural styles are Modern Farmhouse, Contemp...

Stonebridge is the newest village in the master-planned community of Summerlin and has its first neighborhood now selling.  The village is located just north of West Charleston Boulevard and the boundary with Red Rock Canyon National Conservatory with breathtaking views of the valley and the moun...

Copper Ridge by Pulte Homes is located is a gated community bordering South Summerlin and has a few move-in ready homes available. The location gives families access to high performing public schools, and area attractions including an Aquatics Center, Wet n Wild Waterpark and Red Ridge Park. The ...

Cadence is a master-planned community located in Henderson – located on 2,200 acres, and soon it will add the newest Legacy Traditional School.They are going to be breaking ground in early 2018 and the Cadence school will be the 16th campus in the Southwest part of the country.  It will be the se...

Luma by Pardee Homes is located in the southwest part of the Las Vegas Valley and had its official opening on December 2.  The neighborhood is located just off Fort Apache Road, north of Sunset Road at Patrick Lane in the Cliffs Village of Summerlin.Luma is a gated neighborhood that features thre...