The commitment to Las Vegas from Larry Canarelli and his company, American West, grows out of a love for the community. As a local, family owned homebuilder, we have been providing homes for the families of Las Vegas since 1984. Everyone at American West is embedded in the Las Vegas way of life and involved in this amazing community.

“I love Las Vegas.  I think this is a wonderful place to live and raise a family.  And I always have.  Since the day I got here, I’ve worked hard to make Las Vegas a beautiful place.  My personal involvement is simply a carry through of my philosophy to help make a better Las Vegas,” said Canarelli

For Larry Canarelli, being part of Las Vegas means giving back to the community. He has raised his family here. He has coached over 20 children’s sports teams. He participates with school boards and actively gives to local schools. He has served on the board for many local charities. In recognition of his role as a leader and supporter of the Las Vegas community, a school in our Coronado Ranch neighborhood is named in his honor…The Lawrence and Heidi Canarelli Middle School.

Larry’s philosophy and commitment has also carried through in his company’s efforts and activities. 

“As a home builder, we have the opportunity to benefit the community in many ways.  By helping schools, building parks and being involved with community programs, we can help provide an environment where people feel comfortable raising their children,” Canarelli said.

American West has built over 15,000 homes and over 71 new home communities in Las Vegas.   Canarelli’s concern for the community is reflected through his involvement in every planning stage of each American West neighborhood.

“Our commitment to making a better Las Vegas is seen in each of the homes and neighborhoods we have built since day one,” Canarelli said.   The company has won numerous local and national architectural design awards since its beginnings in 1984. 

“We want to see Las Vegas developed where quality of life is preserved and enhanced, at its highest possible level.  For us, that starts with making our communities absolutely beautiful.  We do that in part with superior architectural designs, greenbelts, entry monumentation, state-of-the-art schools and larger yards,” he said. “We also make sure our homeowners have every modern convenience at their fingertips in regards to shopping, dining and recreation.”

We are currently selling at 8 communities located throughout the Las Vegas valley. Our collection of beautiful home newdesigns reflect American West’s tradition of architectural excellence, quality construction, innovative floorplans, pool sized backyards and superior customer service. These are some of the reasons why American West is one of the most successful, privately owned homebuilders in the nation.  Our sales centers are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For community directions and more information, please visit www.AmericanWestHomes.com  or call (702) 308-1111.

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.

     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.”

The commitment to Las Vegas from Larry Canarelli and his company, American West Homes, grows out of a love for the community. As a local, family owned homebuilder, American West has been providing homes for the families of Las Vegas since 1984. Everyone at American West is embedded in the Las Vegas way of life and involved in this amazing community.

“I love Las Vegas.  I think this is a wonderful place to live and raise a family.  And I always have.  Since the day I got here, I’ve worked hard to make Las Vegas a beautiful place.  My personal involvement is simply a carry through of my philosophy to help make a better Las Vegas,” said Canarelli

For Larry Canarelli, being part of Las Vegas means giving back to the community. He has raised his family here. He has coached over 20 children’s sports teams. He participates with school boards and actively gives to local schools. He has served on the board for many local charities. In recognition of his role as a leader and supporter of the Las Vegas community, a school in Coronado Ranch is named in his honor…The Lawrence and Heidi Canarelli Middle School.

Larry’s philosophy and commitment has also carried through in his company’s efforts and activities. 

“As a home builder, we have the opportunity to benefit the community in many ways.  By helping schools, building parks and being involved with community programs, we can help provide an environment where people feel comfortable raising their children,” Canarelli said.

American West has built over 15,000 homes in Las Vegas over the past 25 years.   Canarelli’s concern for the community is reflected through his involvement in every planning stage of each American West neighborhood.

“Our commitment to making a better Las Vegas is seen in each of the homes we have built since day one,” Canarelli said.   The company has won numerous local and national architectural design awards since its beginnings in 1984. 

“We want to see Las Vegas developed where quality of life is preserved and enhanced, at its highest possible level.  For us, that starts with making our communities absolutely beautiful.  We do that in part with superior architectural designs, greenbelts, entry monumentation, state-of-the-art schools and larger yards,” he said.

“As we enter 2010, home shoppers are continuing to discover that they can get more for their money when buying a brand-new home from American West,” Canarelli said. “American West offers more included features than other builders for some of the best prices per square foot in Las Vegas. We anticipate 2010 to be a great year as more and more homebuyers discover that their dream of owning an American West home can come true.”

American West is currently selling at 9 communities located throughout the Las Vegas valley. Home designs range from 1,216 to 4,770 square feet with prices starting as low as $188,500. 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. These are some of the reasons why American West is one of the most successful, privately owned homebuilders in the nation.  Our sales centers are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For community directions and more information, please visit www.AmericanWestHomes.com or call (702) 308-1111.

Homebuyers seeking the best in luxury, convenience and comfort are invited to visit Silverado Springs built by American West. Located in Silverado Ranch in the south portion of the Las Vegas valley, Silverado Springs is ideally located with all your everyday conveniences at your fingertips.

The beautiful two- and three-story home designs at Silverado Springs range from 2.363 to 3,790 square feet with up to 5 bedrooms and start at just $288,500. “We are a local, family-owned and operated company,” said Larry Canarelli, president of American West. “The open floor plans and flexible living areas at Silverado Springs are designed for growing families. Our floorplans have the flexibility required to reflect the lifestyle of the homeowner.” The homes feature great rooms, dens, game rooms, libraries and options for double master suites, depending on the floor plan.

“Our architects designed Silverado Springs while considering the environment and energy conservation,” Canarelli said. “Each home has received the designation of Energy Star® and 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 percent 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; Pro Installer E2S Complete Weatherproofing System; fiberglass front-entry door; vinyl-framed, dual-pane low-e windows and sliding glass door. Other highlights of the included features in all the homes are granite-tiled kitchen countertops, Whirlpool® appliances, front yard landscaping, pendant lighting over kitchen islands, Moen® faucets, and cultured-marble vanity tops.

The Silverado Ranch planned community features the Silverado Ranch Park, home to softball fields, picnic areas, dog park and skate area. Shopping opportunities such as Silverado Ranch Plaza offers residents Target Greatland, Ulta Salon, Nordstrom Rack and Pier 1 Imports. It is also in close proximity to the shopping and dining opportunities of the Galleria at Sunset Mall and Green Valley’s The District. The south location of Silverado Springs offers scenic views of the Strip, while Interstate 15 and the I-215 Beltway provide easy access to locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

“Silverado Springs is a perfect example of what we at American West have always prided ourselves: our ability to not only build homes, but the best neighborhoods and communities possible, in which families can live and grow,” said Canarelli.

Twenty five years ago today, a man saw his lifelong dream start to take shape when American West first opened its doors. American West originated with a young man of modest means whose family dreamed of owning a home. His goal became providing homes to families like his own. That man is Larry Canarelli and he has devoted himself and his company to building homes for the families of Southern Nevada. 

As a local, family owned company, we take great pride in the over 72 communities we have built in Las Vegas and the more than 15,000 families who have moved into an American West home. Every American West employee lives in Las Vegas and this has allowed us to be a part of our homeowners lives long after we hand them the keys to their new home. It is thrilling to see many of these families buy their first home from us and as their family grows watch them continue to move up to another American West home. A home built by American West is much more than four walls, a roof and a foundation. It is becoming a part of the American West family and knowing that your new home is built by a company who has been a part of Las Vegas for 25 years and who plan on being here for well beyond another 25 years. 

Larry attributes the success of American West  his dedicated employees, subcontractors and to our homeowners. Nobody could ask for a better lifelong ambition than to help make the dream of a new home come true for the families of Las Vegas. We send a heartfelt thanks to everyone who has helped contribute to our success over the past 25 years and here’s looking forward to the next 25 years!