Las Vegas and Henderson Homes and Real Estate

In the mid 1950s Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. purchased 25,000 acres (10,000 ha) in Southern Nevada near Las Vegas. After Hughes died in 1976, Summa Corporation was organized to oversee Hughes' vast business empire and land holdings, including the large parcel of Southern Nevada desert that is today known as Summerlin.

In 1988, Summa Corporation exchanged more than 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) of land adjoining Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) of land located south of Summerlin. This landmark land exchange was facilitated by The Nature Conservancy and critically acclaimed by the environmental community.  It created a buffer zone to protect Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area from future development.

Summa Corporation began construction of Summerlin in 1990 but initiated planning and infrastructure construction - including Summerlin Parkway - in the late 1980s.

In 2002, Summa, known by now as The Howard Hughes Corporation, enacted a second exchange with the Bureau of Land Management, giving more than 1,000 acres (400 ha) of environmentally sensitive land adjacent to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for 900 acres (360 ha) more suitable for development south of Summerlin.

Summerlin is currently home to more than 100 neighborhood and village parks, more than 150 completed miles of the Summerlin Trail System, nine golf courses - including Nevada's only two Tournament Players Club courses, the TPC at Summerlin and the TPC Las Vegas, more than a dozen houses of worship, shopping centers, medical and cultural facilities, business parks and 25 public and private schools.

The community is unfolding in villages and today, 19 of 30 total villages are complete or are under development.

Summerlin offers homes in a variety of styles and prices to create a true multi-generational community. As of January 2009, Summerlin has approximately 9,000 acres (4,000 ha) of its 25,000 acres (10,000 ha) yet to develop.

Summerlin is recognized as a standard-setting master-planned community and has a long list of national and local awards to its credit. These include the American Trails Developer Award, 2008; Best Master-Planned Community Award, Best of Nevada Real Estate Awards, 2007; New Community of the Year, Awards for Excellence, Urban Land Institute, 2002; National Landmark for Outstanding Landscape Architecture, American Society of Landscape Architects, 1999; and Best New Town Land Plan Award, Pacific Coast Builders Conference, 1993.

Source:  Wikipedia

Lake Las Vegas Homes for Sale

Lake Las Vegas was one of the hotest masterplanned communities in all of Las Vegas during the real estate boom.  As such, Lake Las Vegas has witnessed one of the most substancial depreciations in home prices, as investors left the market.  Although home prices are down sharpely, many experts feel that Lake Las Vegas may be one of the most underpriced locations in the Las Vegas Valley.

Several fine homebuilders made Lake Las Vegas in Henderson their home.  Centex, Intrawest, and Toll Brothers are only a few of the nationally recognized builders who have created beautiful mid level to high level luxury neighborhoods in Lake Las Vegas.  Many of these neighbhorhoods with irreplaceable lake views are now available at prices that will never been seen again.   

If you are interested in purchasing a home in Lake Las Vegas that might not have been in your price point just a few years ago, and may not be in your price point again in a few years, now is the time.

Below is a complete listing of all single family homes in Lake Las Vegas sorted price price point.

Make Las Las Vegas your home today!

Single Family Homes Under $500,000

Single Family Homes Between $500,000 and $1,000,000

Single Family Homes Over $1,000,000

Lake Las Vegas Foreclosures

Desert Shores is a beautiful community in western Las Vegas and includes a number of fantastic homes surrounding a desert lake in the middle of the community.  There are number of spectacular homes now available for sale for an unbelievable price!  To search for your perfect lake front home in Las Vegas, see our searches below!

Desert Shores Single Family Homes Under $250,000

Desert Shores Single Family Homes Between $250,000 and $500,000

Desert Shores Single Family Homes Over $500,000

Summerlin Homes for Sale

Summerlin, one of the most popular masterplanned communities in the United States has unbelievable real estate opportunities like never before!  There are homes available for prices unheard of at any time in the history of this grand community.  Below is a complete breakdown of all homes available for purchase by price category in the masterplan of Summerlin.

Summerlin Homes Under $500,000

Summerlin Condos Under $500,000

Summerlin Homes from $500,000 to $1,000,000

Summerlin Homes $1,000,000 to $2,500,000

Summerlin Homes Over $2,500,000

Below are two upcoming select events brought to you by the City of Henderson and found at www.hendersonlive.com.

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Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins

May 22, 2010 - September 12, 2010


Location: Galleria at Sunset
Next to Kohl's on the 2nd Floor

Address: 1300 West Sunset Road
Phone: 702.267.2171

Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins. This newest and coolest exhibit is presented by the Henderson Space & Science Center Board, in partnership with Science North. Visitors will be able to travel from one of end of our globe to the other, exploring the fascinating worlds of the Arctic and Antarctic through interactive and artifact-based exhibits and multimedia experiences. Explore the unique nature of the Earth's polar regions, its current science and the indicators of climate change on our planet. Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Henderson Events Plaza

Musical Production of Willie Wonka Jr.

July 31, 2010 - August 1, 2010

8:00 PM

Location: Henderson Events Plaza
Address: 200 South Water Street
Contact Name: Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts
Phone: 702.458.7575 or 702.267.2171

The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Art and Tourism is sponsoring the Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts summer production of Willie Wonka Jr. performed by their Summer Theatre Workshop.

Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." The memorable score features "The Candy Man", "Pure Imagination", "Oompa Loompa" and "I Want it Now" by Academy® and Grammy® award winners Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, neatly fitted into a new script adapted under the auspices of the Dahl Estate. With a flexible cast size, featuring roles for children and a tour-de-force role in the title character.

Willie Wonka Jr. is directed by Maggie Saunders, choreographed by Kiala Fett and vocals directed by Lisa Fairweather.

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