American West is focused on building energy efficient homes with sustainable materials and features that matter to you and your family. Our energy-efficient building materials and building process demonstrates not only a commitment to excellence but also a respect for the environment. In an American West new home, you’ll have greater comfort, higher quality, a smaller carbon footprint and reduced energy bills.  

The features below can only be found in the most technology advanced homes such as your new American West home: 

• ENERGY STAR® and NV Energy Plus® Certified

Why stop at just ENERGY STAR®? American West also builds to NV Energy Plus® standards which exceeds the energy efficiency of a standard home by 30% – doubling ENERGY STAR® standards. A NV Energy Plus® home uses less energy, is more energy-efficient and results in a more comfortable home.

•  Vinyl-framed, dual paned, low-e windows and sliding glass doors

Our most efficient windows and sliding glass doors help to keep heat out in the summer (reduce A/C) and heat in during the winter (reduce furnace). The placement of the windows in your new home helps reduce the usage and reliance of artificial lighting.

•  R-30 insulation in ceilings

The insulation in your new home exceeds the National Standards and is made from recycled materials. 

• Fully insulated fiberglass front door

The entry door to your new home was carefully chosen, not just for its looks, but for its impact on your life. The materials help limit heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter. In addition, they utilize post-industrial wood chips and recycled materials to help lessen their impact on the environment.  

• 14 S.E.E.R. HVAC

Your 14 S.E.E.R. HVAC exceeds the National Standard for energy efficiency. This advance system also utilizes ozone layer-friendly, environmentally sound Puron® refrigerant, which helps protect the air you breathe and limits the amount of greenhouse gas released in the air. 

• Programmable setback thermostat

Studies show that use of a programmable thermostat can save households up to 25% in energy costs. 

• Energy-efficient radiant-barrier roof sheathing

This advanced energy saving material minimizes the heat gain in the summer and reduces energy usage in the winter. This unique feature can only be found in new homes. 

• Water-conserving Moen® faucets and showerheads

The faucets in your new home help conserve resources which helps eliminate wasteful water flow. These plumbing fixtures not only help reduce your monthly bills, they also help you conserve our precious water for future generations. 

• Tank-less water heater

This advanced feature allows for an endless supply of hot water. As well as saving water, it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by only heating the water when you’re using it. 

• ENERGY STAR® appliances

All your appliances are ENERGY STAR® rated. These industry-leading, super-efficient appliances help conserve energy and money while doing everyday tasks. 

• Water-saving professional landscape designs

The natural materials and efficient designs provide beautiful yards, while reducing wasteful watering and promoting a healthier planet. 

As you can see, American West is committed to not only building the home of your dreams, but to do so in an environmentally sensitive way. By integrating these features in our homes, we honor our commitment to you, your family, and our environment, long after you move in. 

To discover your new American West dream home, visit out website www.AmericanWestHomes.com or contact Kate Jacobs at (702) 308-1111.

     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.”

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.

Due to the overwhelming demand we have received regarding our new homes at American West Reserve in Coronado Ranch, we are thrilled to announce that we will be doing a Sneak Peek. The sales office will be open starting Saturday, April 17^th.

The masterful collection of new homes showcases the best of what American West has to offer new homebuyers. We have drawn upon two plus decades of construction excellence and signature features to create the ultimate American West community. 

The three brand new American West home designs offer something for everyone. With innovative home designs, attractive amenities and supreme value, it’s easy to see why buyers are excited to make American West Reserve their new home. Prices for the homes start in the $200’s. 

“American West is excited to offer this sneak peek of our newest neighborhood, Reserve at Coronado Ranch. This neighborhood is just an extension of the quality homes that we have been building in Southern Nevada for over 25 years,” Larry Canarelli, president of American West, said. “Reserve’s two-story designs will appeal to today’s buyers who are seeking spacious and affordable new homes.” 

Plan 2492 features four bedrooms, 2 ½ baths and a study with 2,492 square feet. The first floor is home to a spacious great room, dining area and gourmet kitchen. 

“You will never be at a loss for space when it comes to entertaining in this home,” said Kate Jacobs, American West Internet Sales Manager. “The study in this home is an optional fifth bedroom, giving families plenty of room to grow.” 

Plan 2769 features four bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, formal dining and living rooms, a family room, dining and upstairs game room. The home measures 2,769 square feet. This home also features the option for a study and an additional bath. 

At 3,019 square feet, Plan 3019 is the largest home available at American West Reserve. The two-story home includes four bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms, formal dining and living rooms, a family room and a large upstairs game room. 

There are a number of options in this home that allows families to customize it to their wants and needs. Homebuyers can opt for a guest suite that essentially gives the homeowner a second master bedroom. They can also choose an additional bedroom in lieu of the upstairs game room. 

“The storage in all three of these homes is incredible. The pantries in the gourmet kitchens are enormous and the master bedroom and secondary bedrooms have closets to die for,” said Jacobs. 

All homes at American West Reserve are not only ENERGY STAR® certified but also Energy Plus certified. These certifications mean that your new home is 15% more energy efficient than homes that only qualify as ENERGY STAR® and 30% more energy efficient that current National Home Building Standards.   

“Our architects designed Reserve while considering the environment and energy conservation,” Canarelli said. “In addition to including all the energy-efficient features in each home that allow us to achieve both these certifications, home buyers will discover that many highly desired design features are included in each Reserve home that other builders may consider as ‘upgrades.’” 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.” 

The exceptional value at American West Reserve stretches far beyond the homes, tree-lined streets and magnificent entries. Services and amenities abound in thriving Coronado Ranch. Area schools are the community’s pride and joy. New facilities provide state-of-the-art resources and a full slate of social and athletic activities. Life at American West Reserve is made even easier thanks to a plethora of handy shopping, dining, recreation and easy 215 Beltway freeway access. 

As one of the nation’s most successful privately owned homebuilders, American West has been providing homes for the families of Southern Nevada since 1984. From innovative design and superior construction, to homeowner satisfaction, American West’s homes offer exceptional quality and the best value per square foot of any home builder in Southern Nevada. 

To visit American West Reserve, take the 215-Beltway to Rainbow. Exit south on Rainbow. Turn east (left) on Wigwam. Entrance to community is on the right side of the street. Sales office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

For more information on American West Reserve or any of American West’s other communities, visit www.AmericanWestHomes.com or call (702) 308-1111.

Plan 2492

The Brady is one of four new home designs offered at our Lexington community located in Highlands Ranch in the southwest part of the Las Vegas valley. This beautiful two-story home measures 1,486 square feet with 3 bedrooms, great room, dining area and spacious gourmet kitchen with center island. Imagine looking out into your spacious backyard with the use of your arch top window over your gourmet cook center while cooking dinner for the family. You will have plenty of space to entertain with your great room and dining area. The walk-in closet in the master suite is a dream come true. And the upstairs laundry makes the tedious of laundry days a breeze.

Lexington brings affordable living to a whole new level. You can rest assured that only the best products and materials are placed in all our homes. American West  is the first builder in Las Vegas to achieve an ENERGY STAR® and ENERGY PLUS rating for our homes. These two certifications mean that the homes are 15% more energy efficient than homes that only receive the Energy Star rating and 30% more energy efficient than current National Home Building Standards.

You could not choose a better neighborhood to live in. Highlands Ranch has all the conveniences of a master-plan neighborhood without any L.I.D. or S.I.D. fees that are associated with living in a master-plan. Your new state-of-the-art neighborhood schools are just a short bike ride away. Ries Elementary and Tarkanian Middle School are located within Highlands Ranch. The brand new Desert Oasis High School is literally just minutes away. In addition to the 4 parks that are located in Southern Highlands which is adjacent to Highlands Ranch, there are plans for 2 future parks within Highlands Ranch. With all the shopping and dining choices located in the Blue Diamond shopping center, the new shopping center on Blue Diamond and Decatur and also the one on Cactus and Decatur, you have every modern convenience at your fingertips. Life is made easier in Highlands Ranch.

For more information call (702) 308-1111. Our sales office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The features included in The Brady of any of the other homes at Lexington are incomparable to any other builder in Las Vegas. Enjoy a video of this beautiful home.

American West is joining forces with Nevada Energy to increase energy efficiency in our communities through the Energy Plus New Homes Program.  The program certifies homes with energy-efficiency standards that exceed both state building codes and the well-known Energy Star program. 

“American West is committed to building quality homes that our buyers are proud to own. Our homes will be certified Energy Plus,” said American West President Larry Canarelli. “It’s responsible building and American West is proud to participate.” 

So how does the Energy Plus New Homes Program beat Energy Star guidelines? New homes are rated on the EnergySmart scale developed by the U.S. Department of Energy. The scale is based on the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index that evaluates a home’s energy consumption. While Energy Star homes must meet a score of 85 on the scale, Energy Plus homes are certified at 70. In this case, the lower the score, the higher the efficiency. 

Energy Plus Homes are approximately 30% more energy efficient than code-built homes.  More efficient homes save you money and reduce your energy carbon footprint. 

All of American West’s energy-efficient features are included in our homes. These features include: Carrier® 14-SEER natural gas heat and electric central air-conditioning with Puron®, the environmentally sound refrigerant; R13 insulation in exterior walls and R30 in ceilings;  energy-efficient radiant-heat barrier roof sheathing; PROInstaller E2S Complete Weatherproofing System; fully-insulated, fiberglass, front-entry door; vinyl-framed, dual-paned, Low-E windows and sliding glass doors; 50-gallon, quick-recovery, natural-gas water heater; and water-conserving Moen faucets and showerheads.

“It’s an impressive list of energy-conserving products. These products are in addition to the building practices and products we already utilize to meet Energy Star standards and they come at no extra cost to the homebuyer,” said Canarelli. “Our homes are twice as energy efficient as a home that only qualifies as Energy Star.”