Every year at Christmas, the Eureka Casino in Mesquite NV throws a party for their employees and their guests.  Employees can bring their whole family and it is a great time - great for the kids who get to see Santa and get a nice gift, as well as enjoy the good food and drink - all provided by the Eureka Casino.  Great for mom and dad, too - they get to enjoy themselves and not cook or clean up the mess.

My daughter invited me as her guest and personal photographer and I had a great time, too.  I exceeded my personal best for number of trips to the buffet table, too.  Pretty proud of that.  :)

Eureka Casino is one of Mesquite's major employers - and many employees have worked there for a long time.  It is a fun place to work and they provide very good benefits for their workers - health insurance, vacation pay.

And one more little fringe benefit - the Eureka Christmas Party for the families.  Really nice to treat your employees like a VIP - and the owner, Greg Lee, was there to welcome everyone to the party.

One of the stars in this video is my newest grandson, Ryder.  He had a blast!  He may get me on residuals, though, I should probably check his contract before I make these videos.

 

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Ence Homes Mesquite NV

New Ence homes in the Trailside subdivision in Mesquite NV - finished early and the buyers have already moved in, with a lot of help from their new neighbors.  Quite a few people showed up to help unload the truck and the whole thing only took about 1/2 hour.  Is that a record for a quick move in?

Randy, Mary and their son, Matt came from South Dakota looking for an existing home, but we couldn't find just the right house with a swimming pool.  Most folks assume that we have lots of pools here, but that just isn't so.  Then we looked for homes with a pool-sized lot - we do have some of those here.  But we still could not find a house that they really liked.

They did like the Trailside subdivision - near Hughes middle school and several of our pet friendly parks in Mesquite.  So I called John Johnson from Ence Homes and he met us at the model home.  No - that home was not quite what they wanted.  John suggested a floor plan that was used in one of the Ence subdivisions in the St George, Utah area.

After a quick trip to see the existing model, Randy. Mary and Matt were ready to pick their upgrades and design choices.  Ence Homes in Mesquite NV  has a terrific design center in St George with all of the choices laid out.  You can actually see what you are getting when you plan a home.  You end up with a custom home.

A week later, we were at the design center - fun, but a long day!  Then the folks were off to South Dakota, leaving me here to build their home for them.  :)

Well, actually, I did not do any of the actual building - but checked on the house as it was being built and got updates at least once a week from John, who took pictures of the different stages of construction for the buyers.  The home was finished almost a month early and we had to hustle to get the VA loan approved and all the paperwork in.  But we did it.

And it is a beauty.  Next step is the heated swimming pool.

Ence New Homes in Mesquite NV - Trailside subdivision - Low Hoa fees include front yard maintenance

 

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Mesquite NV Halloween Trunk or Treat - Monday Night Oct 31

Pretty scary!

Mesquite Police Department will be blocking off Yucca Street next to City Hall on Monday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm for the fourth annual Mesquite Trunk or Treat party. 

Local businesses and residents have volunteered donations, as well as their time to pass out Halloween candy to all the "little monsters" who attend.

With so many gated communities and second homes in Mesquite, not all neighborhoods here are ghost and goblin friendly.  Many of our snowbirds haven't arrived for the winter yet.

Mesquite's Trunk or Treat is a great way for kids to celebrate my favorite holiday in a fun and safe place.

Although I live in a 55 plus active adult community, I still stock up on Halloween candy - just in case I get a bunch of kids trick or treating at my door.  If not, I will be forced to eat the leftovers.  Again.  Can't wait!

Mesquite NV Halloween Trunk or Treat - Monday Night Oct 31

 

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Chocolate Affair to Remember at the 1880 Grille in the Conestoga Golfcourse Clubhouse in Sun City Mesquite Nevada

If you love animals and if you love chocolate ...

Chocolat Affair to Remember -  Charity Fashion Show

Presented by The Boutique at Stephen's Hair and Klasik Kloset

 

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Sun City Mesquite Active Adult 55 + Community Homes For Sale - enjoy your own private custom swimming pool on one of the highest elevation premium view lots in Pulte Del Webb's Active Adult Community for 55 plus residents.  Sellers paid $90,000 extra lot premium for this amazing view lot.  Enjoy the Views of the Southern Mountains, Flat Top Mesa  from your covered and back patio with remote controlled Rolladen shutters and solar screens - and from the large windows across the entire back of this lovely Willow Model in Sun City Mesquite Split Rail Subdivision.

• 2408 sq feet - immaculate home - shows like a model
• 3 bedroom - 2.5 bath
• lovely private swimming pool with raised deck overlooking Sun City and the mountains
• french doors in foyer open to office or den
• private front gated courtyard with palm trees
• Uba Tuba 3 cm granite kitchen counter tops
• diagonally laid 18" tile throughout all of the living areas
• upgraded cherry paprika raised panel cabinets
• granite bar to great room - room for 6 bar stools
• chef's kitchen island with granite top and under counter cabinets
• built in cherry hutch with extra storage in kitchen
• huge kitchen pantry plus a Costco closet next to laundry room
• breakfast nook
• plus a full dining room with mountain views
• custom designer window coverings - Sheer Elegance blinds and Shutters throughout
• large laundry room with sink and cherry cabinets
• 2 car finished garage
• plus a detached 3rd car garage for extra parking or golf cart

Sun City Mesquite Split Rail Subdivision in Mesquite NV - a quick walk to the Pioneer Recreation Center

Pulte Del Webb Sun City Mesquite is an age restricted subdivision for 55 plus residents.  Sun City Mesquite's Pioneer Recreation Center is centrally located in the subdivision for the use of residents only.  Enjoy the indoor pool and spas 365 days a year - the outdoor pool and spas are open seasonally.

If you haven't been to Sun City Mesquite, take a tour of the Sun City Mesquite Parks and Walking Trails.

And you might want to look at Sun City Mesquite MLS Listings.

Sun City Mesquite Active Adult 55+ Community Gated Courtyard Private Custom Swimming Pool Awesome Views!

 

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Another Mesquite Nevada custom home sold in 30 days - the good ones go quick!  This home was in one of the higher price ranges of MLS listings here, they do not get as many showings as the lower priced homes in our area.  Yet the higher end homes that were previously on the market for a long time are starting to sell.  Could be a sign of the real estate recovery in several neighborhoods in Mesquite.

Buyers are looking at homes online and coming to Mesquite with a list of homes to see, only to find that many of them are already pending sales when they get here.

Glad it sold quickly, but I am a little disappointed that I did not get to go over and help myself to some of the figs and grapes that were about to be ripe for the picking.

The home was vacant, so picking the fruit from the trees would be part of my listing maintenance, right? 

And yes, fruits and vegetables do grow in Mesquite Nevada - even with the desert climate and very little rain.  We do have automatic sprinkler and drip systems.  :)

The escrow period went well.  All 4 days of it!  It was a trustee sale, but we got the offer and signatures on Thursday and opened escrow.  This was another cash sale with no appraisal or loan to wait for, so we were able to close quickly, but the buyer requested 30 days to close escrow in the contract.

Mr Buyer called on Monday and said, 'Let's close it today!'  We couldn't quite accommodate him, but we did manage to close on Tuesday.  It is a little easier to get things done when there is No Homeowner Association in this neighborhood.  Getting the HOA demands and records can take up to 10 days.

So now the new owner of this lovely custom home gets to harvest the crops!  

 

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Sun City Mesquite Nevada is an active adult community for 55 + residents.  Within the Pulte master community are several subdivisions - and each neighborhood has it's own personality, Split Rail is one of the first 2 completed.  The amenities included in the low HOA fee of $120 are one of the reasons that so many people are buying a second home or retirement home in Nevada.

Homes for sale in Split Rail began in June 2007 with the grand opening of Sun City Mesquite 55 + Community - with many homes completed by the end of the year.  With several of the highest elevation premium lots, and only 114 home sites, this neighborhood sold out quickly.  Both Series 2 and Series 3 floorplans in Sun City were offered on these exclusive lots, resulting in a nice mix of several different kinds of homes with attractive elevations, some gated courtyards and some lovely custom swimming pools.

There are now Sun City Mesquite resale MLS Listings for sale in Split Rail.

The location is a plus, too - just south of the Sun City Pioneer Recreation Center, an easy walk - an easier ride in your golf cart!

Views from these premium lots overlooking Sun City Mesquite and the mountains are some of the best in town - this picture was taken at a Sun City Mesquite Split Rail home for sale at 1160 Clouds Rest Point - right after the sun set from the raised deck by the private custom swimming pool. 

Sun City Mesquite 55 + Community Homes for Sale - Split Rail Subdivision

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Budget Cuts for Military pay and medical benefits!  Stop the madness!

Please write your representatives and let them know that military personnel deserve more, not less.

• They don't need to be underpaid and still be required to pay for their own health care.
• They don't need to be underpaid and still be made targets.
• They don't need to be underpaid and still come back from deployment different people than they were when they left.
• They don't deserve to be underpaid and over exploited.

 

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Mesquite is a pet friendly place - People asking about relocation to Mesquite NV might ask if their pets will be welcome, too.  If you are thinking of buying a home, all subdivisions allow pets, subject to restrictions on rental property.  If you are thinking of renting a home, the owner may or may not allow pets.  If pets are allowed in rentals, there will usually be a pet deposit or a slight increase in rent.

There are many pet friendly parks in Mesquite - most of our many public parks allow pets and have pet stations with plastic bags and disposal cans.  There are benches to sit on, but you cannot take your dog off the leash.

All of the Mesquite walking trails allow pets - so take your dog, if you have one, pets must be on a leash, and you must pick up after them.  Many of the walking paths are lighted at night - handy in the summer when it might be too hot for you or your pet to walk in the afternoon.  Bring your own doggie bags.

Walking pets in neighborhoods is fine, too - you can walk them in any subdivision or on any city street, as long as they are on a leash - you do have to pick up after them, anywhere in Mesquite.

Pet Friendly Hotels in Mesquite - we have several hotels and motels that will allow pets - book early on holidays and weekends, most charge an extra fee for pets.

Pet Friendly Mesquite Nevada

 

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Mesquite NV Home Inspections - the Inspector will show you what the homeowner may not even know about his house.  You may think you are pretty handy around the house, but you may not know about local code, recent local issues in a neighborhood, or even if a drain is clogged or just slow.  Best to get a home inspection - it costs several hundred $$, but worth every dime.

Residential Home inspections include running all of the appliances in the home, usually all at the same time, checking electrical outlets, air conditioning, fixtures - anything that the inspector can check without damaging the home.  He may recommend further inspection if he finds something not working, like AC or Heat - if he finds mold, he will recommend a mold inspection.

This is Chuck Perry of Perry Inspections - he is always happy to inspect homes, even on short notice.  He is even smiling.  :)

Mesquite Nevada Home Inspections - the Inspector will show you what the homeowner may not even know

 

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