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.- Pihrump Valley Gazette, Thursday, January 30, 1997 5
Real Estate and construction a natural match
by Patti Babcock
Gazette staff
PAHRUMP-T&M Group Realty and Strickland Con-
struction Company are almost a family affair. The compatible
businesses share office space in the new building located at
Winery Road and Highway 160.
Strickland Construction Company provides lot develop-
ment including wells and septic systems. Land sales are a major
part of T&M Group Realty's business. Debra Strickland says the
match allows them to sell land and land improvement. She has
a vested interest in the success of both businesses. Strickland is
a sales associate with T&M Group and, with husband Larry, aco-
owner of Strickland Construction.
The second T&M Group sales associate is Clara Easter,
Strickland's mother. Real Estate is a second career for Easter.
Both she and her husband retired from the Nevada Test Site. The
family connection extends to the office staff. Larry's daughter,
Kelly Furtado, is the secretary. Debra's daughter Tawny
, Tankersly, 12, helps in the of-
fice, tOO.
Only broker-salesman,
Terry Folk, is unrelated. He
doesn't ,,find because, the of-
rice has a family feeling and so
does Pahrump. Folk moved
here from Las Vegas, where
T&M Group has two offices,
to oversee the new Pahrump
office. He has only been in
Pahrump since October and is
aware of the two most talked
about subjects in town, the
friendly people and the explod-
ing growth.
Strickland and Easter are
two of the friendly people who
make the area so attractive.
They have been Pahrumpians
for 24 years. Their long history
in the area makes them perfect
ambassadors to acquaint new
people with the Pahrump Val-
ley.
T&M Group Realty is a
full service firm. They sell land,
homes, commercial and invest-
ment properties. They are also
licensed to sell manufactured
homes, popular with people
who want quality housing with-
out the wait and other inconve-
niences of home construction.
The T&M Group works
with the mortgage company to
put the entire package together
and to get the best available
rates for their clients. Folk says
their first concern is their cli-
ent. "We mean it when we say,
you're number one with us."
Many of their clients are
young couples and families
from Las Vegas looking for a better quality of life. Strickland
says, "They are tired of the crime. They see Pahrump as a safer
place for their kids, and a healthier place without the urban
pollution. The community is less stressful than the city." She said
cost is also a factor. The afforability of Pahrump Valley real
estate makes it possible for families to realize the American
Dream of home ownership.
The Realtors think the growth is good. Naturally Pahrump
is growing. It has everything, a great climate, affordability, and
small town friendliness. They don't worry about the area becom-
ing like Las Vegas or California. "Our basin is big and is divided
into large parcels so people have plenty of room to maintain their
quality of life." Strickland sees Pahrump becoming more of a
bedroom community and remaining a "good place to live."
Her major concern with growth is the impact on area
schools. She says there were only 27 students in her Pahrump
Valley High School graduating class. Now the classes are larger,
TEAM EFFORT-(L-R) Larry and Debra Strickland, Clara Easter and Terry Folk
share an office for Strickland Construction and T&M Group Realty. The friendly
group says the client is always number one with them. photo by Patti Babcock
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and she worries about the infrastructure.
Larry Strickland came to Pahrump about four years ago.
'q'here were developers here, but I saw a need for a contractor."
He draws on years of experience when he improves a lot. His
improvements include lot clearing, making drive ways, and
building house pads in addition to providing a working well and
septic system. Like the rest of his family this Pahrumpian likes
the rural lifestyle of the community and also sees plenty of
opportunity for himself and others.
To contact T&M Group Realty or Strickland Construction
call 727-4600. There is always a smile, a warm welcome and
plenty of first hand information about Pahrump for people who
want to stop by the office.
ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS
Senior citizens whose homes are placed on
the secured or unsecured roll, who will be 62
years of age on or before June 30, 1997, who
have owned and maintained as their primary
residence the home for at least 6 months im-
mediately preceding the filing of a claim, and
whose household income is not more than
$19,100 is entitled to an allowance against
the property tax. A senior citizen who has
rented and maintained a primary residence
in a home or on a mobile home lot for at least
6 months of the preceding calendar year and
whose household income is not more than
$19,100 is entitled to a refund as determined
in accordance with schedule in NRS 361.833.
The filing deadline for this program is April
30, 1997, Income verification is required, and
new applicants must submit proof of age.
Bernie C. Merlino
Nye County Assessor
PUBLISH: 1/30/97
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