REAL ESTATE BRIEFS: NOV. 7

Volunteers with Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada revitalized five homes along the 1800 and 1900 blocks of Evelyn Avenue in Henderson on Oct. 24 as part of the national Make a Difference Day. Crews handled exterior painting, rock laying, weeding, debris removal and curb address painting for low-income residents, including seniors, veterans and neighbors living with disabilities. Participating groups included teams from Georgia-Pacific, NV Energy, PNC Foundation, Innova, Wells Fargo, the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, Caesars Salute, the Henderson Firefighters Benevolent Association, Lexicon and Nevada National Security Site.

Four days later, Nevada HAND celebrated the opening of Sunrise Ranch Family Apartments at the corner of Broadbent Boulevard and Boulder Highway. The 144-unit development provides energy-efficient, affordable homes for low-income families, with units set aside for young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living. Clark County Social Services' Step-Up program has dedicated on-site offices to support those residents, complementing Nevada HAND's wraparound Resident Services program.

Amenities at Sunrise Ranch include a clubhouse, computer lab, fitness center, covered parking, outdoor recreation areas, a dog park, library and playground. The community sits in an opportunity-rich neighborhood with schools, parks, public transportation and healthcare nearby, and is directly adjacent to a new walking and biking path created through the Reimagine Boulder Highway initiative.

The $50.95 million development was made possible by financial support from the city of Henderson, Clark County, the city of Las Vegas, the Nevada Housing Division and the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. Since 1993, Nevada HAND has operated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to developing, constructing, managing and preserving affordable housing enhanced by resident services. The organization now serves more than 8,300 seniors, working adults and children across 38 communities.

Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal