Recently I received a letter from the United States Post Office. The letter told me, “The continuous population growth of the Las Vegas Valley requires that the Postal Service assign additional ZIP codes.” This means that residents in the effected area of 89123 must now use 89183. The effected area is south of Silverado Ranch Boulevard and north of St Rose Parkway, from Interstate 15 in the west, to Eastern Avenue in the east, roughly. This change will go into affect on July 1st, 2006. The letter also stated that, “After July 1, 2006 customers will need to notify those they correspond with of the new ZIP code within one year.” But do not worry about having your mail lost in the near future.
An article in the Las Vegas Sun said, “The Postal Service is giving residents and businesses an extra year to make the adjustment. Beginning in July 2007 letters with the wrong ZIP code could be returned to the sender.” New ZIP codes are to be expected in a region growing as rapidly as Silverado Ranch. The article also stated that, “The Postal Service tends to create new ZIP codes for newer developed areas with the greatest potential for growth.” So, if you are reading this story your new zip code is 89183.
Construction on South the South-Valley
picture is only simulationOur area is getting ready for some major changes. According to an article in the June 4th, 2006, Las Vegas Sun, “Focus Property Group wants to build an extra 3,000 homes to support a…resort casino and commercial project.” The January 2005 South- Valley Reader, reported, “Focus property Group, and a consortium of seven homebuilders, bought 1,940 acres near the Henderson Executive Airport.” The article in the Sun also stated, “Focus Property Group has petitioned the city (of Henderson) for a 38 percent increase in the housing density at its Inspirada development, raising the number of units from 11,500 to 14,500.” Inspirada is a proposed, high density, master planned community.
Inspirada.com states, “Located in the southern foothills of the Las Vegas Valley, Inspirada is a nearly 2,000-acre town unto itself…a blend of architectural styles and amenities where neighborhoods are centered around public parks and gathering spaces. It is a (future) community in which residential villages, featuring choices from brownstones to estate homes, surround a city center filled with restaurants, shops, offices and other commercial amenities.” Focus Property Group plans to build this master planned community, and a casino, west of Sun City Anthem.
City Crossing by Plise Cos.
Plise Cos. is another developer that has an interest in the South-Valley. Plise Cos., a Las Vegas based commercial real estate development firm that has already developed more than 7 million square feet of commercial property in Southern Nevada, will be developing City Center. On June 2, 2006 an article in inbusinesslasvegas.com stated, “City Crossing is a 6 million-square-foot project that will include office, retail and residential space…with office buildings as tall as nine stories.” Inbusinesslasvegas.com also stated, “Henderson recently approved the project and the zoning change needed for this project.” The entire stretch of now nearly vacant land from St. Rose Parkway, near the Henderson Executive Airport, to Anthem is about to change. I will report more when information is released.
Anchor Tenant on South Eastern Avenue near Silverado Ranch
Between Serene Avenue and Silverado Ranch Boulevard, on Eastern Avenue, there is an expansive corridor of commercial construction projects being built by Bentar Development and Sansone Development.
On June 16, 2006 I spoke with Mike Rafferty. Rafferty is a superintendent for Bentar Development, the builder of the office/retail complex now under construction next to the Latigo Condominiums, on the west side of Eastern Avenue and north of Silverado Ranch Boulevard. Rafferty told me, “There are two more buildings planned for this site.” He went on to tell me, “The one to the north may be a Carl’s Jr. and the one to the south will be another office/retail center.”
On the east side of Eastern Avenue there is a major shopping center being built. This complex, north of Red Robin Gourmet Burger Restaurant, is where the anchor tenant will be. The anchor tenant will be Big 5 Sporting Goods. According to ask.com, “An anchor tenant is a major tenant in a shopping center such as a national grocery or department store.” On June 19, 2006 I spoke to a representative, who wished to remain anonymous, from Platinum Realty and Development, the real estate agency in charge of leasing to future merchants. He told me, “Big 5 will be the anchor tenant.” I also asked him what else there might be and he said, “There may be an Indian Restaurant, a deli, and a sports bar.” In this same complex I also noticed a sign for a gourmet sushi and seafood buffet called Makino. If you have ever been to a Makino Buffet, like the one at the corner of Flamingo Road at Decatur Boulevard, then you too must anxiously await this new addition to our community.
Both of the above construction projects should be finished by early September 2006. This type of development should bring hundreds of jobs to our area. I hope a future leaseholder in this plaza will be a major bookstore, like a B. Dalton or Border’s Bookstore.
Jeffrey’s Street at Dave Street
Back in January 2005, a member of our community asked me about the future of the intersection of Jeffery’s at Dave. A couple of weeks ago I noticed a sign that advertised, “Venū sales center opening fall 2006.” This sign also referred to a website. The website Liveatvenue.com, says, “Venū is like a deep cleansing breath of fresh air. You’ll love the cool energy of an urban setting…with intimate neighborhood cafés, local restaurants and shops.” The website continues, “To you “low maintenance” means more time, more time for pursuing your passions and recreational pleasures. You belong at Venū, our urban oasis coming soon to the St. Rose area of Henderson, just southeast of Las Vegas.” When more information is released I will let you know. Thank you again. As always, I welcome your questions.
Tuscany by Rhodes HomesHave you ever driven east on Lake Mead Parkway, past Downtown Henderson, on the Bruce Woodbury Beltway (I215 East), to Tuscany by Rhodes Homes? This second Rhodes Homes, master planned, community is situated on Tuscany Golf Course. Rhodeshomes.com says Tuscany Village is “offering country club living without country club prices.”
Here are current price ranges for the communities currently under construction:
Avellino at Tuscany: $597,825-$757,575
Montebello at Tuscany: $388,575-$639,325
La Luna: $384,075-$538,825
La Piazza: $367,325-$466,575
Tuscany Village will be built with lessons learned from previous master planned communities and is sure to amaze even the most skeptical. If you would like to see these homes personally I am happy to show you. Thanks, Brad Emens 702-808-3531.
Scroll down, past May, to see links to each of the Tuscany communities...
Letter to the Board
On June 23, 2006, I, Brad Emens, a member of the Silverado Ranch Community, wrote a letter to the ten Home Owner’s Associations that currently surround the gravel pit located at the corner of Amigo Road and Cactus Avenue. I feel it will not always be a gravel pit. Here is the letter I wrote:
To Whom It May Concern:
On June 12, 2003 Clark County Board of County Commissioners met and approved UC-2093-96 subject to conditions. One of those conditions was to “hold monthly meetings with a neighborhood committee to address all issues affecting the neighborhood.” (1)
Unbeknownst to many, the community meeting has been tentatively scheduled for next Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 6:30 P.M in the Antigua Condominium Clubhouse; 1050 E Cactus.
My goal is to get the surrounding community involved in the future of our neighborhood. The only way I feel we can do this is by holding the operators of the mine, Impact Sand and Gravel, accountable for the conditions set forth by our Commissioners.
We must form a committee comprised of no less than one member from each of the ten current surrounding associations. With help from the community we can make our lives better. I want attendance from, at least, the president of each Home Owners’ Association.
Sincerely,
Brad Emens
808-3531
(1) Department of Development Services Current Planning Division; Notice of Final Action: June 12, 2003 (Ref: UC-2093-96)
In the next issue of the South Valley Reader I, Brad Emens, will report what happened at the meeting.
Below are the 10 Surrounding C.I.C.s (Common Interest Community)
01. Liberty at Silverado Ranch Prescott Mgt. 215-4670 (F) 215-4672
237 homes
02. Silverado Place Excellence 638-7770 (F) 638-7772
431 homes
03. Canyons 3 Carousel Services 739-9992 (F) 739-8123
320 homes
04. Canyons 4 Carousel Services 739-9992 (F) 739-8123
100 homes
05. Silverado Courts Carousel Services 739-9992 (F) 739-8123
628 homes
06. Silverado Terrace Carousel Services 739-9992 (F) 739-8123
525 homes
07. Seasons Benchmark 795-3344 (F) 795-3346
244 homes
08. Antigua HOA Benchmark 795-3344 (F) 795-3346
264 homes
09. Mission Point Condo Complete Mgt 531-3382 (F) 531-3392
248 homes
10. Silver Creek Ranch Complete Mgt 531-3382 (F) 531-3392
125 homes
The United States of Americas’ Independence Day
On July 4, 1776, Thomas Jefferson, and our founding forefathers, claimed independence from Britain by writing the Declaration of Independence to the King of England. That was when Democracy was born. Before 1776, the American colonies were ruled by England. The original Declaration of Independence is on display at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. Here are a few lines from this legendary document:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
Every year thousands of people leave their homeland to come to the "land of the free and the home of the brave" so they can begin their American Dream. I am proud to be an American and, “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
The Pledge of Allegiance was written by Francis Bellamy and printed in a Boston magazine on September 8, 1892. The first pledge read, "I pledge allegiance to my flag and the republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." The words "of the United States of America" were added later. On Flag Day, 1954, President Eisenhower signed a law that added the words "under God" to the pledge.
Ready to Trade-In Your Home?Perhaps You Should Remodel Instead!
By Mark McGarry
First United MORTGAE
Each year, millions of Americans move into the home of their dreams. As time goes by, families expand, kids grow older, and suddenly that home isn't quite so perfect anymore. Or perhaps you still love your home, but you really want a gourmet kitchen and a larger master bedroom. Should you start looking for a new house? Or would it be better to stay where you are and remodel instead?
Moving: A good local real estate agent should be able to assist you with estimates on these numbers.
· How much will it cost to purchase a home that will meet your needs?
· How much could you sell your existing home for? Don't forget to subtract the agent's commission from this total.
· What will it cost to move? According to real estate consultant and best-selling author of Remodel or Move, Dan Fritschen, a typical move costs 10% of the value of your home.
· How much will your property taxes increase as a result of the move?
Remodeling:
· What projects do you want to have done and how much will they cost? An architect or general contractor will be able to assist you with these figures.
· How much will the improvements add to the value of your home, also known as the "payback"? A local real estate agent can assist with this as well.
If the decision about whether to renovate or move were purely a financial one, then it would be quite easy to look at the numbers and come to the right conclusion. However, there are also emotional factors that come into play, and they have a value as well. Let's consider some examples.
Reasons you may want to move:
· If you relocate to a new neighborhood, your children could attend superior schools.
· You would like to reduce your commute or have better access to local amenities, such as restaurants and shopping.
· You're not particularly fond of your current neighborhood.
· Your yard is too small, and you cannot expand it.
Reasons you may want to stay and remodel:
· You're happy with your location. It's convenient, you love your neighbors, and the schools are either excellent or are not a factor.
· You love the layout of your home.
· All you need is a little more space, and your home will be perfect.
Of course only you know what is truly important for your happiness, so try to use these questions as a starting point. Create a list of the pros and cons of each scenario and leave it someplace accessible, so that you and your spouse can add to it as you think of additional factors. You may also want to consider attending open houses and visiting new housing developments to see what is available and how your home compares.
Once you've completed your list and your financial assessment, it's time to draw some conclusions. Are the numbers and the emotional factors pointing you in a clear direction? If you're still feeling unsure and would like some additional assistance, you may want to read Dan Fritschen's book, Remodel or Move, or visit his website at www.remodelormove.com. Both contain a calculator that will assist you with the difficult task of quantifying the ramifications of your decision. In addition, you can learn tips to assist you with the next step, after you've determined what it will be.
If you choose to remodel, then you'll need to have a clear idea of what you want to accomplish before finalizing any details with the contractor or architect. One of the most expensive things you can do is change the project midstream.
If you decide to move, then there are low-cost improvements you can make to your existing home that will help it to sell more quickly. The kitchen and the bathrooms provide the biggest return on investment in this area.
Whether you decide to remodel or buy a new home, it's important to ensure that you have proper financing in place prior to moving forward. If you decide to purchase a home, a mortgage originator will help you to determine how much you can afford, as well as which loan package works best with your overall financial plan. In the case of remodeling, you should meet with a mortgage professional before any construction takes place. Otherwise you may severely limit the type of financing options available to you.
