1.   Low Interest Rates

Mortgage rates have returned to near-record lows. Monthly payments are extremely affordable. Together with our Preferred Lenders, we can remove the barriers that keep your dream of owning a new home from becoming a reality.

     2.   Energy Efficiency

American West’s homes are certified as both ENERGY STAR® and Energy Plus. This means that your new home exceeds the energy efficiency of a standard home by 30 percent, double homes that only qualify as ENERGY STAR®  Energy-efficient features in our homes include a 14-SEER natural gas heat and electric central air-conditioning with Puronâ; radiant heat barrier roof sheathing; programmable setback thermostat; R-13 insulation in exterior walls and R-30 insulation in ceilings; Prime Wrap® house wrap; fiberglass front-entry door; vinyl-framed, dual-pane low-e windows and sliding glass door; 50-gallon quick-recovery natural gas water heater; and Super-Flow water management system.

You will not find these features in all new homes but you will find them in an American West home. The best part is that all these features are included in the purchase price of your new home and mean significant energy cost savings to you.

     3.   Great Selection and Superior Locations

American West offers homes in a wide variety of beautiful home designs located throughout the Las Vegas valley. Our home designs range from 1,218 to 4,770 square feet.  American West builds an amazingly wide variety of homes in only the most spectacular locations. Our variety of home designs offer something for everyone. We have a home that will meet your family’s needs.

Today’s families spend more time at home and place a greater importance on the community in which they reside than ever before. Understanding this importance has led American West to pioneer communities in the most desirable Southern Nevada locations. Being a local builder, gives American West an understanding most builders don’t have. Our company has the foresight and knowledge of area amenities and growth throughout the Las Vegas valley. We are committed to designing communities and neighborhoods to the best advantage of our homebuyers.   

An ideal location, award-winning home designs, and community conveniences beyond compare – they all come together at any of the 10 American West communities located throughout the Las Vegas valley. Whether buyers are drawn to the state-of-the-art schools, the nearby shopping and dining, the ideal setting, or our innovative home designs, one thing is for certain, they come to American West knowing they’ll find homes suited to their styles and lifestyle.

     4.   Confidence and Reassurance

Purchasing a new home is one of the biggest investments that you will make in your lifetime. Today’s home buyers are seeking homes constructed by quality builders with established track records, who stand behind their homes. American West is a local, privately owned business that has been building in the Las Vegas valley for over 25 years with thousands of happy homeowners. American West is the only builder in the nation who has won the ACE Award for construction excellence twice. Dollar for dollar, square foot for square foot, no builder offers more value than American West. You can take comfort that your new home is built by Southern Nevada’s #1 Home Builder.

     5.   Design Excellence

With over 200 awards from local, regional and national industry peers, American West continues to be among the elite who remain on the cutting edge of design and quality. This award-winning status is due in large part to what have become American West hallmarks – traditional styling, large homes, customizing opportunities, quality and state-of-the-art technology. Our creative artisans focus on innovative design and ensure high quality – resulting in homes that define family living.

     6.   Unbeatable Investment

Purchasing a new home is still one of the best long term investments anyone can make today. Even in down markets, over the long term home prices still appreciate more than the stock market.

 Statement from Larry Canarelli, President of American West:

“I put my name on every home American West builds.  I’m proud of that.  Knowing from our homeowners that they’re pleased with their home brings the greatest delight to me as a home builder,” Canarelli said. “My dream has always been to provide beautiful, affordable homes that all families could live in. That dream turned into a reality and can be seen throughout the 71 neighborhorhoods that American West has built throughout the Las Vegas valley. We look forward to helping make the dream of a new home come true for you and your family.”

As the heat is rising in Las Vegas, people are spending more time in theirs pools to try and stay cool. Unfortunately, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional deaths in Southern Nevada for young children. Constant adult supervision is essential to preventing childhood drownings. These tragedies often occur while a caregiver is at home and there is a brief lapse of supervision. 

A drowning can occur in seconds, in any water that cover’s a child’s nose and mouth including pools/spas, inflatable pools, bathtubs, toilets, buckets or natural bodies of water. It is extremely important for everyone to remember the simple rules to stay safe around the water. 

THE A B C & D’S OF DROWNING PREVENTION 

A is for Adult Supervision 

B is for Barriers (for your pool) 

C is for Classes (Swim Lessons & CRP) 

D is for Devices (PFD’s/Life Jackets and Rescue Tools) 

It is also a smart idea to make sure you have a phone by the pool. In the case of an emergency, you do not want to have to run back into the house to look for a phone. 

Here are some helpful links for more information: 

Drowning Prevention – http://www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/injury_prev/drowning.html 

The ABC & D’s of Drowning Prevention – Simple Rules to Stay Safe Around Water  http://www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/injury_prev/abc_drowning.htm 

Please be safe.

Home shoppers looking for executive homes featuring quality and value at an affordable price need to look no further than American West Kensington in Highlands Ranch.  Kensington showcases American West’s dedication to innovative design and superior construction. 

“Home shoppers are continuing to discover that they can get more for their money when buying a brand-new home from American West,” said Larry Canarelli, President of American West. “American West offers more included features than other builders for some of the best prices per square foot in Las Vegas. We believe the families of Las Vegas deserve the superior quality, innovative craftsmanship and outstanding customer service American West is committed to providing our homebuyers. Dollar for dollar, our homes offer more value per square foot than any other builder.” 

The homes at Kensington range from 3,435 to 4,770 square feet and start at $349,500. They feature 4 to 6 bedrooms, 2 ½ to 4 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, game rooms, studies, and libraries, depending on the floor plan. Home shoppers are amazed by the 4,770 square foot home with the included elevator. 

The newest addition to this collection of homes is The Lauren. This beautiful 4,375 square foot two-story will take your breath away. The first floor is ideal for all your entertaining needs with both formal and casual living areas. Are you always looking for more space for your family gatherings? The huge family room can accommodate all your family members. There is also a downstairs bedroom which is ideal for your guests. Three additional bedrooms, a full bath, spacious game room and master suite are located on the second floor. The master bath has a huge walk-in closet, double vanity and separate tub and shower. This home has many different customization choices with the ability to add a second master suite to your first floor, a study or an additional bath to the second floor. 

Standard features throughout all the homes include granite-tiled kitchen counter tops, pendant lighting over islands, cultured marble bath vanity tops, custom paving stones and front yard landscaping. Home buyers appreciate the energy conservation standard features knowing that their 14-SEER air-conditioning unit, vinyl dual-paned low-e windows and radiant heat barrier roof will help to keep their energy costs tremendously down.  

The one of a kind location of Highlands Ranch provides convenient access to highways, new schools, brand new retail centers and the adjacent master-planned community of Southern Highlands, where trails and parks are available for public use. 

“Highlands Ranch is the perfect family neighborhood,” Canarelli said. “Residents can get out and walk with their kids or pets and there’s a shopping center just seconds down the road. Home buyers love that they can take advantage of Southern Highlands’ amenities without any of the fees. The whole area brings back the feeling of a classic family community.” 

To visit Kensington at Highlands Ranch, take 1-15 south to Blue Diamond Road and exit west. Turn south on Decatur Boulevard, follow the signs to the model homes.

Model homes are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For additional information, visit  AmericanWestHomes.com or call (702) 853-4580.

The Lauren - 4,375 Sq. Ft.

American West Lexington in Highlands Ranch brings affordable living to a whole new level. Homebuyers immediately sense the dollar-for-dollar, square-foot-for-square- foot value of the trademark home designs. Inside and out, Lexington offers everything families crave—and more.

“American West Lexington at Highlands Ranch is an extension of the quality homes that American West has been building in Southern Nevada for over 25 years,” Larry Canarelli, president of American West, said. “Our homebuyers are amazed by the price per square foot and quality we offer in one of the most popular areas of southern Nevada. Lexington’s home designs appeal to today’s buyers who are seeking spacious and affordable new homes.”

Lexington features four floor plans ranging from 1,216 to 2,188 square feet with up to four bedrooms. Prices start at $178.500.

The homes at Lexington are designed with desert living and energy efficiency in mind.

“Our architects designed Lexington while considering the environment and energy conservation,” Canarelli said. “Each home has received the designation of Energy Plus for meeting and exceeding efficiency requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency by our inclusion of efficient building products. This rating means that each home is at least 30% more energy efficient than current National Home Building Standards and 15% more energy efficient than homes that qualify only as ENERGY STAR®.”

Energy-efficient features include a 14-SEER natural gas heat and electric central air-conditioning with Puron®; radiant heat barrier roof sheathing; programmable setback thermostat; R-13 insulation in exterior walls and R-30 insulation in ceilings; Prime Wrap® house wrap; fiberglass front-entry door; vinyl-framed, dual-pane low-e windows and sliding glass door; 50-gallon quick-recovery natural gas water heater; and Super-Flow water management system.

“In addition to including these energy-efficient features in each home, home buyers will discover that many highly desired design features are included in each Lexington home that other builders may consider as ‘upgrades,’” Canarelli said. “We are conscious to provide what today’s buyers really want in their homes. They definitely get more with their money with the purchase of an American West home.”

Each home includes ceramic-tile entries; granite-tile kitchen counter tops; decorative pendant lighting over kitchen islands; Whirlpool dishwasher and self-cleaning oven custom cabinetry with satin chrome drawer knobs and door handles; cultured-marble vanity tops; luxurious deluxe spa shower in master bath; raised-panel interior doors; and a 10-year structural assurance plan.

Highlands Ranch residents enjoy the convenient access to new parks, schools, retail developments and shopping in the burgeoning southwestern valley. “As a builder, we believe in giving our homebuyers all the benefits of master-plan living with out any additional fees such as a SID or LID.” Canarelli said.

To visit Lexington, take Interstate 15 to Blue Diamond Road exit and head west. Turn south on Jones. Turn east on Richmar. Lexington is located on corner of Jones and Richmar. The sales office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

For more information about Lexington, visit www.AmericanWestHomes.com or call (702) 853-4597.

The Allison - 1,216 Sq. Ft.

The Brady - 1,486 Sq. Ft.

The Camryn - 1,641 Sq. Ft.

The David - 2,188 Sq. Ft.

This year is the 40^th Anniversary of Earth Day. Unfortunately even after 40 years of this celebration, the world is in greater peril than ever. Earth Day 2010 is a great opportunity to get involved and we would like to provide you with some tips on how this can easily be done.

Things You Can Do:

● Use programmable thermostats and recommended temperature and settings.

● Reduce idle electricity use (unplug or shut off unused electronics, set your computer to hibernate, turn off unused lights). Every year, U.S. households spend $100 to power devices while they are in “standby” mode.

● Waste less food.

● Reduce incandescent bulbs with CRL’s.

● Maintain your vehicle properly (oil grade, engine tuning, tire inflation).

● Attend to water leaks and cut heat loss (use caulking/weather stripping).

● Use hot water more efficiently in your home (lower the temperature setting of water heater, wash in cold water, use efficient faucets and showerheads).

● Opt for Energy Star appliances when replacing a refrigerator or dishwasher. 

Some interesting facts and tips for you from simplesteps.com : 

FACT: If a quarter of the households in the United States replaces incandescent with one CFL, it would save as much CO2 as planting 257,215 acres of forest.
TIP: CFL’s with a Kelvin temperature between 3,000k and 3,500k will give off the familiar warm glow of incandescents.

FACT: Up to 50 percent of the average household’s energy consumption goes to heating and cooling the home.
TIP: Seal all window edges and cracks with caulk, reducing the energy consumed to maintain indoor temperature.

FACT: Every year, the U.S. uses 100 billion plastic bags consuming about 12 million barrels of oil.
TIP: When shopping at the grocery store, or even the mall, bring a reusable bag.

FACT: Americans threw away more than 100 million cell phones in 2006. Recycling them could have saved enough energy to power approximately 194,000 U.S. households for one year.
TIP: It’s one of the 3 R’s! Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!

In the words of Dr. Seuss in his classic book, “The Lorax”. 

“But now,” says the Once-ler,
“Now that you’re here, the word of the Lorax seems perfectly clear.
UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.
It’s not.” 

Let’s help to make this Earth Day the most successful one yet. Happy Earth Day!

We are thrilled to announce that based on the number of qualified ENERGY STAR® homes we built in 2009, American West qualified for the ENERGY STAR® for Homes Leadership in Housing Award. 

The great news is that the total number of ENERGY STAR qualified homes in 2009 was equivalent to the following:

● Eliminating the emissions from 45.08 vehicles

● Saving 272,688 lbs. of coal

● Planting 74.52 acres of trees

● Saving homeowners $41,124 on their utility bills. 

American West’s homes are designed with desert living and energy efficiency in mind. Our architects design our homes while considering the environment and energy conservation. 

The environment and energy conservation are extremely important to us as a company which is why our energy-efficient features are included in our homes. These features include a 14-SEER natural gas heat and electric central air-conditioning with Puron®; radiant heat barrier roof sheathing; programmable setback thermostat; R-13 insulation in exterior walls and R-30 insulation in ceilings; Prime-Wrap® house wrap protects your home against air and moisture infiltration; fiberglass front-entry door; vinyl-framed, dual-pane low-e windows and sliding glass door; 50-gallon quick-recovery natural gas water heater; and Super-Flow water management system.

As a builder, we go beyond the ENERGY STAR® certification in that our homes are also certified as Energy Plus. This additional certification means that each home is at least 30 percent more energy efficient than current National Home Building Standards and 15% more energy efficient than homes that qualify only as ENERGY STAR®.” 

As we approach the celebration of Earth Day, rest assured that American West is doing our part in helping the environment.

Spring is a wonderful time of year. In Las Vegas, it is the perfect following after our chilly winter and a great prelude before the summer heat hits. With the days being almost idyllic, it is a perfect time to do some Spring Maintenance Tips around the house. 

Here is a list to get you started: 

Air Conditioning – Schedule service with a licensed Heating and Cooling (HVAC) contractor. Air filters should be changed monthly. 

Roof – Visually inspect for any damage and trim any trees if necessary. Replace any broken tiles. Inspect mastic at all roof penetrations and reseal if necessary. Check all roofing vents for bird nests. Remember, you can hire a licensed roofing contractor to perform an annual roof inspection. 

Chimney – Visually inspect for any damages to cap, flashing and masonry. 

Smoke Detectors – Change batteries if necessary. 

Garage Door Opener – Check operation of unit and lubricate per manufacturers instructions. 

Exterior – Check condition of paint and caulk. Check metal railings and paint as needed. Check all fascia and trim for deterioration. 

Clothes Dryer – Clean lint from duct and from unit per manufacturers instructions. 

Refrigerator – Clean coil, drain pan and check drain. 

Range Hood – Clean filter and wash blades. 

Bathroom Exhaust Fans – Clean grill and fan. 

Bathroom Tile – Check for voids in grout, caulk if necessary. 

Plumbing – Check for any leaks at fixtures, traps and piping. 

Shower and Tub Drains – Clean out hair and other debris. 

Water Heater – Draw sediment from tank as needed. 

Sprinklers, irrigation – Start system, drain and check for leaking heads or tubing.  

If you need assistance with any of your home maintenance items, please contact Home Service Plus at (702) 795-3758 or visit them at www.HomeServicePlus.net

A bit of Spring inspiration for you: