The Lauren – July Home of the Month

The Lauren is located at our Kensington community in Highlands Ranch. 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. The gourmet kitchen is perfect for entertaining as it overlooks the family room. This incredible space includes a spacious center dining island with pendant lighting, Whirlpool® appliances, granite-tiled countertops and plenty of cabinets and counter space. Planning a more formal event? The living room and formal dining area will be perfect. 

There is 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. 

All American West homes are built to NV Energy Plus standards. American West’s energy-saving features come standard and include: 14-SEER natural gas heat and central air-conditioning; increased insulation in exterior walls and ceilings; energy-efficient radiant-heat barrier roof sheathing; Prime Wrap® house wrap; fully insulated fiberglass 8 foot tall front entry doors; vinyl-framed dual-paned low-e windows and sliding glass doors; and water-conserving faucets and showerheads. In addition, every American West home includes standard features and amenities that other home builders consider upgrades. 

Highlands Ranch residents enjoy convenient access to new parks, schools, retail developments and numerous shopping and dining opportunities in the burgeoning southwestern valley. Homebuyers receive all the benefits of master-plan living with out any additional fees such as a SID or LID. 

The Lauren floorplan is also available at our Woodbridge community in Coronado Ranch. 

For more information, visit our website www.AmericanWestHomes.com  or call (702) 308-1111.

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Single Story with BRAG Space

American West has something to “brag” about. We have introduced a new, innovative home design to the Las Vegas area. 

The Single Story with BRAG space is a unique new design that offers homebuyers the livability of a single story home but also features a BRAG space that offers plenty of options of what to do with the additional living area. The unique BRAG space can be left as one large bonus room with unlimited possibilities like a theatre room, billiards table and storage or it can be built with a guest suite with spacious walk-in closet, large full bathroom, game room, and study area which gives homebuyers a completely private living area in the home. 

The main living space includes formal living and dining rooms, a family room, large gourmet kitchen with dining island that can seat up to 10, master suite and two additional bedrooms. 

The Single Story with BRAG space is being offered at three of our communities located in the southwest part of the Las Vegas Valley. Kensington at Highlands Ranch and Woodbridge in Coronado Ranch offer a 3,068 square foot version priced at $309,500. Reserve at Coronado Ranch offers a 2,518 square foot version priced at $249,500.  

We have also introduced a two-story with BRAG space which is being offered at our Lexington community in Highlands Ranch. The home is 2,284 square feet with up to 5 bedrooms. 

For more information on these homes or any of American West’s 8 communities visit www.AmericanWestHomes.com or call (702) 308-1111.

American West can also be found on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/americanwesthomes

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Choosing a New Home built by American West

When Danny Welsh and his wife Tricia were ready to upgrade to a larger new home, it made perfect sense that they would purchase from American West. After all, American West built Danny’s first two homes and Danny is the company’s sales manager. 

“We had briefly considered looking at resale homes after hearing stories about incredible deals, but we quickly realized the best deal for a quality built home, our dream home, was right under our nose. American West offers the highest quality product, a builder warranty and incredible customer service that you absolutely will not find in a resale home,” said Welsh.  

Danny and Tricia chose the 3,019-square-foot Shea floor plan in Kensington Estates which is priced at $298,500. 

“It was a goal of mine to live in Kensington Estates located in Highlands Ranch. This is an amazing community in an amazing location and it was the right time to get to this point,” said Welsh. “American West builds semi-custom new homes. I got to pick everything I wanted from the homesite to the exterior to how the home sits on the homesite. This is the kitchen we want, the floor plan we want, the bedrooms we need. It just clicked.” 

The two-story Shea floor plan features four bedrooms and a game room upstairs, a perfect fit for Danny, Tricia, their two-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, and 6-month-old son, Brixton. 

“Both kids get their own room and can use the game room for a play area,” said Welsh. “Plus, we have a guest room for visiting family.” 

As the youngest of eight kids, Danny needed a floor plan that could hold a crowd. 

“The home has a giant gourmet kitchen with a huge island. It blends into the spacious family room. It can accommodate a lot of people. We have Sunday dinners and huge Christmases. A simple Sunday dinner easily turns into 45 people,” said Welsh. “The living room and formal dining room also helps to accommodate our family members.” 

It was Danny’s family, his brother and father, who encouraged him to purchase his first home from American West before Danny worked for the company. 

“My brother and father believed in doing business locally. American West is a locally- owned family business. The owner lives in Las Vegas, his family lives in Las Vegas, all the employees live in Las Vegas. As a company, they support the community and spend their money in Las Vegas,” said Welsh. 

It made Danny’s first purchase an easy decision.

 “I walked into my first American West community, saw the house I wanted to buy and left. I never looked at another community, another house, never looked at anything else,” said Welsh. “They also made the whole buying experience so easy.” 

Eventually, Danny applied for a job with the company. “I applied three times before I was hired. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do. I just knew I wanted to work for American West.” 

Danny has been with American West for eight years. 

“Unlike public builders, if the Las Vegas market isn’t working, American West isn’t going to pull out and focus on another city in another state. American West makes Las Vegas work because it is their home,” said Welsh. “We’re local people. We have numerous employees who have been with the company for more than 20 years. We have father and son teams selling homes. Every employee is dedicated to making the dream of a new home come true for the families of Las Vegas. ” 

According to Danny, it’s American West’s quality, trustworthy reputation that keeps the company strong. 

“We see a lot of repeat and referral business. We have people who are on their third home and they are buying from the same sales person. Their experience with American West has been so positive, when they’re ready for an upgrade they simply come back to us to see what’s new,” said Welsh. 

And Danny would know: as a buyer and employee. 

American West is currently selling homes in eight communities in the Las Vegas valley. The single-story,  two-story and split-level homes range from 1,216 to 4,770 square feet and feature three to six bedrooms, formal living and dining rooms, game rooms, optional studies, optional second master bedrooms and even included elevators, depending on the floor plan. Homes start at $178,500. The builder’s collection of beautiful home designs reflect American West’s tradition of architectural excellence, quality construction, innovative floorplans, pool sized backyards and superior customer service. 

American West has been building homes in Southern Nevada for more than 25 years.

All American West homes include a 10-year Structural Assurance Plan and are built to NV Energy Plus standards. Certified Energy Plus New Homes are built to exceed the energy efficiency of a standard home by 30 percent, double ENERGY STAR® standards.   

For more information on American West’s communities visit AmericanWestHomes.com or call (702)308-1111.  Sales offices are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Welsh Family enjoy the gourmet kitchen in their new home.

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January New Home of the Month – The Brooke at Kensington

New American West Single Story Floor Plan Something to BRAG About

American West has something to “brag” about with the grand opening of The Brooke, our brand new 3,068-square-foot, single-story model home that includes a BRAG space at our Kensington neighborhood located in Highlands Ranch in the southwest part of the Las Vegas valley. This beautiful home is priced at just $309,500. 

“From the exterior you see a beautifully appointed, large, single-story home. Once inside, you will find a stairway that leads to the BRAG space.  It’s a bit unexpected from your initial impression of the home. The BRAG space adds 895 square feet of additional living space with endless possibilities,” said American West President Larry Canarelli.  

The main living space includes formal living and dining rooms, a family room, large kitchen with dining island, spacious pantry, master suite, two additional bedrooms and a two-car garage. The second-level BRAG space can be left as one large bonus room which is ideal for theatre room space, billiards table and storage or it can be built with a guest suite with spacious walk-in closet, large full bathroom, game room, and study area. 

“This is an amazing floor plan that leaves homebuyers with plenty of options. Whether you need a bonus room or have guests, a growing family or need an in-law space, the BRAG space offers incredible flexibility. It’s a must see,” said Canarelli. “The main living areas of this beautiful home ensure that you will never lack for space when it comes to entertaining or spending time with the family. We understand that most entertaining and family activities center around the kitchen which is why this home provides a gourmet kitchen with spacious dining island that overlooks into a large family room. The living and dining room are ideal for your more formal occasions.” 

To visit Kensington, take I-15 south to Blue Diamond. Exit west on Blue Diamond. Turn south on Decatur. Turn west on Grape Leaf. Sales office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on Kensington and American West’s eight other neighborhoods visit www.americanwesthomes.com or call (702) 853-4580.

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New American West Single Story Floor Plan Something to BRAG About

American West has something to “brag” about. We are adding a new 3,068-square-foot, single-story floor plan that includes a BRAG space to our Kensington neighborhood located in the Highlands Ranch community in the southwest.

 The Brooke floor plan is American West’s first home to include a BRAG space.  This new floorplan creates a two-story space in a single-story home at an incredible price of $309,500.

 “From the exterior you see a beautifully appointed, large, single-story home. Once inside, you will find a stairway that leads to the BRAG space.  It’s a bit unexpected from your initial impression of the home especially since the BRAG space has an 8 foot ceiling. The BRAG space adds 895 square feet of additional living space with endless possibilities,” said American West President Larry Canarelli

 The main living space includes formal living and dining rooms, a family room, large kitchen with dining island that seats up to 8, spacious pantry, master suite, two additional bedrooms and a two-car garage. The second-level BRAG space can be left as one large bonus room which is ideal for theatre room space, billiards table and storage or it can be built with a guest suite with spacious walk-in closet, large full bathroom, game room, and study area.

 “This is an amazing floor plan that leaves homebuyers with plenty of options. Whether you need a bonus room or have guests, a growing family or need an in-law space, the BRAG space offers incredible flexibility. It’s a must see,” said Canarelli. “The main living areas of this beautiful home ensure that you will never lack for space when it comes to entertaining or spending time with the family. We understand that most entertaining and family activities center around the kitchen which is why this home provides a gourmet kitchen with spacious dining island that overlooks into a large family room. The living and dining room are ideal for your more formal occasions,”

 The Brooke floor plan joins five other floor plans offered at Kensington ranging from 3,435 to 4,770 square feet featuring four to six bedrooms. The split-level Wilson floor plan includes a standard elevator. Homes start at $349,500.

 Homes at Kensington are all ENERGY STAR® and Energy Plus certified and  include custom paving stones on driveways, front walks and porches; tile entries; sculptured stair railings; lever door handles; custom cabinetry; granite tile kitchen countertops; decorative pendant lighting over kitchen islands, security alarms; and a 10-Year Structural Assurance Plan.

 Kensington 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. “Combine the location with our superior craftsmanship and quality customer service and we have Las Vegas family living at its finest.”

 To visit Kensington, take I-15 south to Blue Diamond. Exit west on Blue Diamond. Turn south on Decatur. Turn west on Grape Leaf. Sales office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on Kensington and American West’s nine other neighborhoods visit www.americanwesthomes.com or call (702) 853-4580.

Single Story with BRAG space

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American West Kensington – Las Vegas’ Most Exciting Executive Homes

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.

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Highlands Ranch – A New Brand of Lifestyle is on the Horizon

Quiet country mingles with miles of open sky, calling home buyers to a popular pocket of the southwest valley. With a combination of award winning state of the art floorplans, amenities and a spectacular location, American West has once again found the perfect formula for homebuilding excellence. It’s a place where centuries-old sandstone deserts are the backdrop for modern family life.  This is Highlands Ranch built by American West.

Head for the Highlands and you’ll find five distinctive communities with their own brand of lifestyle.  Each of these magnificent neighborhoods offer a wide variety of features and versatile floor plans as vast as the land they’ve tamed. Homebuyers collectively have more than 27 new home design choices.

Lexington is a neighborhood that brings affordable living to a whole new level. The new home designs range from 1,216 to 2.188 with up to 4 bedrooms. Prices start at $178,500. Lexington’s two-story and split-level designs will appeal to buyers who are seeking spacious and affordable new homes. 

Six new home plans are offered at Fairmont. Priced from $198,500, layouts measure 1,486 to 2,564 square feet with as many as four bedrooms and 3.5 baths.  Buyers can opt for everything from a dining island to a study to an extended game room, based on floor plan.

With prices as low as $219,500, Newcastle at Highlands Ranch offers first-time and move-up home buyers the chance to create the home of their dreams. The home designs range from 1,701 to 3,176 square feet with up to 5 bedrooms. Floorplan configurations include studies, game rooms, formal dining rooms, 1st-floor master suites and optional second master suites. 

Windsor offers five two-story and split-level floor plans ranging from 2,222 to 3,790 square feet with up to five bedrooms. Pricing starts at $269,500. The different floorplan variations include studies, libraries, and game rooms. The 3,727 square foot split-level home includes an elevator. 

Kensington offers the most exciting executive homes in Las Vegas with five home designs ranging from 3,435 to 4,770 square feet with up to six bedrooms, four baths and a three-car garage starting at $349,500. The neighborhood’s 4,770 square foot split-level floor plan has an included elevator. 

“We’re looking toward the future,” said Larry Canarelli, American West President “As the valley continues to grow and the needs of our families continue to evolve, our planners, engineers, designers and sales counselors grow with them. We try to anticipate what our families value most. Oftentimes what we’re all looking for in a home is more than comfort—it’s community, it’s security, it’s proximity to the services we need and the people we love.” 

The southwest is home to the best-built master plans in the Las Vegas valley. And right outside your front door are the community’s finest parks, golf course, hiking trails and interconnecting jogging and bicycle paths. Recreational opportunities abound as part of the built-in lifestyle at Highlands Ranch.  Residents enjoy the convenient access to new parks, schools, retail developments and shopping in the burgeoning southwestern valley. Once you add the easy freeway access to this picture-perfect vista, you will see that Highlands Ranch is designed to be the perfect place to hang your hat, round up your friends and set your sights on adventure as far as the eye can see. “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. 

This is the heart of the Southwest, won all over again. Wide open spaces. Wide open smiles. And a brand new community to call home. 

To visit Highlands Ranch, take I-15 south to Blue Diamond. Exit west on Blue Diamond. Turn south on Decatur and look for the Highlands Ranch signs. Models are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For more information about Highlands Ranch, call (702) 308-1111 or visit http://www.americanwesthomes.com/.

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Highlands Ranch built by American West

Highlands Ranch - Leather

A new brand of lifestyle is on the horizon.

This is Highlands Ranch, a new neighborhood built by American West. Against a backdrop of sandstone deserts and majestic mountains, this is quiet country – where homeowners find miles of blue sky, room to roam and a great place to call home.  

Head for the Highlands, and you’ll find four distinctive communities with their own brand of lifestyle; American West Lexington, American West Newcastle, American West Windsor and American West Kensington. Each of these magnificent neighborhoods offer a wide variety of features and versatile floor plans as vast as the land they’ve tamed. The southwest is home to the best-built master plans in the Las Vegas valley. And right outside your front door are the community’s finest parks, golf course, hiking trails and interconnecting jogging and bicycle paths. In addition to all this, your community schools are located right outside your back door – Reiss Elementary and Tarkanian Middle School. Your high school, Desert Oasis is just a short bike’s ride away. Once you add the easy freeway access to this picture-perfect vista, you will see that Highlands Ranch is designed to be the perfect place to hang your hat, round up your friends and set your sights on adventure as far as the eye can see. 

This is the heart of the Southwest, won all over again. Wide open spaces. Wide open smiles. And a brand new community to call home.

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