Archive for March, 2007

Summerlin Land Is Nevada Bill Topic For 80 Acres Of Cancer Research

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

Summerlin Las VegasSummerlin land is the topic of a bill introduced by Nevada lawmakers this week asking for 80 acres of federal land in Summerlin real estate for medical officer, park, and a cancer treatment and research center.

This bill is sponsored by Sen. John Ensign, Rep. Shelley Berkley, and co-sponsored by three other Nevada members of Congress. They are asking for more space so cancer patients can get their needed treatments.

The intersction of Hualapai Way and Alta Drive, under this bill, would be moved to the city of Las Vegas for smaller parcels made in a Nevada Cancer Institute satellite campus.

Las Vegas would like to transfer 24.4 acres Summerlin real estate controlled by the Bureau of Land Management located at Town Center Road and I 215.

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Skywalk Walkway At The Grand Canyon Hovers Visitors 4,000 Feet In Air

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

Skywalk Grand CanyonSkywalk walkway at the Grand Canyon development group including the designer, architects, contractors and engineers are all located from Las Vegas, Nevada. Skywalk transparent walkway will allow Grand Canyon visitors from around the world the ability to step out over the edge of a cliff and look 4,000 feet down.

This glass, steel and u-shaped structure is located on the Hualapai Indian Reservation in Arizona. It is located about 120 miles east of Las Vegas real estate.

The two day move of the million pound structure will be done at the cliff’s edge, 60 feet over the Grand Canyon. The walkway will be welded to huge anchors of high strength steel imbedded deep into the bedrock.

The attraction in Arizona is projected to open on March 28, 2007.

Las Vegas businessman David Jin thought of the attraction in 1996.

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Summerlin Real Estate Offers 150 Miles Of Recreational Trail System

Tuesday, March 6th, 2007

Summerlin FitnessSummerlin Las Vegas home owners enjoy, one of the most popular amenity in Summerlin real estate, the 150 miles of trail system.

The trails in Summerlin, Nevada connect the community’s public services and facilities, residential areas, commercial centers, employment centers, houses of worship, schools and parks.

The Summerlin trail system is used for walking dogs, biking, running, in line skating, and walking.

Village trails in Summerlin Las Vegas are located in arroyos or sometimes referred to open space corridors. The village trails are are located off-street and are designed to serve runners, long-distance walkers, in-line skaters and cyclists.

Walkers and joggers designed street side trails are 5 to 8 feet in width, set back off of the road, and landscaped on both sides.

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Las Vegas Luxury Homes & Las Vegas New Home Sales Feb 27 - Mar 5 2007

Tuesday, March 6th, 2007

Luxury Las Vegas Homes

Las Vegas Nevada Real Estate

Las Vegas Luxury Homes Sales For Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2007

$1.49 million, Red Rock Country Club Real Estate, 4,443 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, Strip, mountain and golf course views.

$1.26 million, Summerlin Real Estate, 3,888 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 4 baths.

$1.09 million, Summerlin Real Estate, 3,570 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, tennis and basketball courts in a resort backyard.

$1.92 million, Southern Highlands Real Estate, 5,938 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, courtyard, gourmet kitchen and wine cellar.

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