Shaly and Leonel moved to Las Vegas ten years ago to open their own insurance agency but were never quite convinced they’d be there forever. Two kids, three business offices, and multiple rentals later, they’re finally ready to admit they’re sticking around and are eager to put down roots. After years of living in boring, beige apartments, the Miami natives were ready to find their dream home—something unique that reflects their personalities, and with a lot of green space for their young children (and to remind them of the lush landscapes of Florida). Additionally, they wanted a single story with open site lines, as well as a dedicated office area since the couple often works from home. Finding a house within their budget was a challenge, but we found a place that, after a lot of demolition work, fit the bill perfectly.

Adam moved in with his fiancé, Lara, and her three rescue dogs shortly after they got engaged. It didn’t take long to realize that things were a bit too tight for anyone’s liking—including the large pups. The couple enlisted us to help them find a home that they could move into before the wedding, which they were also planning at the same time. While that’s a lot to handle at once, we know how nice it is to come back to a finished home once the wedding’s over (from Drew and Linda’s experience!). The pair wanted to stay in the same community where they’d been living as it’s where Lara grew up, and she still has lots of family in the area. They also wanted to be near a golf course—they met at their country club and both enjoy getting out on the links. We eventually found them a home just a block away from their old address that we were able to transform into the open-concept, modern home of their dreams. And bonus: it came with a large backyard that backs right onto the fairway, and has plenty of grass for their four-legged friends.

With seven kids plus a baby on the way, Austin and Cody needed a home that would comfortably fit a family of 10. Since most houses simply aren’t built for that many people, we knew that whatever we found would have to undergo some major renovations to make it work. Luckily, we found a spacious, two-floor home with a large yard in a convenient neighborhood that everyone agreed felt like home. Over the next eight weeks—we had to get the renovations done before baby number eight arrived!—we knocked down walls, overhauled the kitchen and family room, and made sure every detail served a purpose in order to give Austin and Cody a new home that’s as functional as it is stylish.

Darryl fell in love with Nevada’s mountains and desert when he was stationed in the area back in the ’80s. Now that the military man is semi-retired, he wanted to make his favorite vacation town his hometown, and he enlisted his daughter, Alex, to help him find the perfect place. While Alex won’t be living with her dad, Darryl wanted to make sure she felt at home anytime she visited. This father-daughter duo have nearly opposite tastes: Darryl likes a more traditional layout with eclectic touches, while Alex prefers an open-concept with clean, modern details. After seeing about a hundred places, we finally found a funky, Mediterranean-style home that made Darryl feel “all warm and fuzzy inside”—his most important requirement.

Carolyn and Javier recently got married and combined households, so our job was to find this newly blended family a home that would feel like “theirs”—not “his” or “hers.” To get there, it was important to make sure there was something for everyone: a gourmet kitchen for Carolyn, a spacious garage for Javier to work on his vintage cars, and a pool for the kids. Location was crucial, too: the newlyweds didn’t want their oldest daughter, Lindsey, to have to switch high schools. The couple looked at a lot of houses, and they eventually landed on a gorgeous home in the right neighborhood that Jonathan was able to renovate to check everyone’s boxes. After a bit of back and forth to balance design decisions with budget concerns, we’re excited to give Carolyn and Javier a place for their new family to put down roots.

Our mission for Lauren and Jeremy was clear: find these Las Vegas-natives a home to give their kids the same, happy childhood they had. We found the young couple the perfect ranch-style home, and although the sellers flat-out ignored their first offer (it was too far below the asking price), a second, higher offer sealed the deal. We tore down nearly every wall to create an open floor plan, converted the garage into useable square footage, and completely redid the back patio to give Jeremy and Lauren a beautiful family home that will grow with them as their kids do.

Mark and Dave had big dreams of a mid-century home with an open layout and ample room for entertaining. We found them a fabulous 1,700 square-foot ranch built in 1961 (by the same architect who built one of Liz Taylor’s homes, no less!) that they were willing to take a chance on. Our plans included removing a fourth bedroom to make way for a dining room off the kitchen, updating the original fireplace, and making sure both owners have space to call their own without sacrificing room for houseguests. While the renovation didn’t go exactly as planned, we ended up with a bright and fun space that checks all their boxes.