American West is celebrating its newest generation of homes with the grand opening of its Carmel Hills neighborhood. 

“The homes in Carmel Hills showcase a new lifestyle of living. These homes represent American West’s latest innovative design features which include unparalleled versatility and architecture; beautifully-appointed, upgraded, standard features; luxurious baths; and, of course, our signature gourmet kitchens with center dining islands,” said American West President Larry Canarelli. “These homes are truly enchanting and a must-see.” 

The homes in Carmel Hills also come with tile entries; water-conserving Moen® faucets; Whirlpool® microwaves; granite kitchen countertops; center kitchen dining islands with pendant lighting; Marblestone™ natural stone vanities, showers and tubs; and numerous energy saving features that earn American West homes the NV Energy Plus certification. 

Carmel Hills features a total of eight impressive floor plans ranging from 1,608 to 2,995 square feet and starting at $197,500. 

“The open floor plans and flexible living areas at Carmel Hills are designed for the needs of families today. Our floorplans have the flexibility required to reflect the lifestyle of the homeowner. With so many options and floor plans, the possibilities are almost endless. These homes can be customized to fit anyone’s needs. You even have the opportunity to choose how the home sits on the homesite,” said Canarelli. The homes feature great rooms, dens, bonus rooms, game rooms, and options for double master suites, depending on the floor plan. 

Carmel Hills features a Diamond Series and a Platinum series of new home designs. Featuring three home designs, the Diamond series ranges from 2,003 to 2,673 square feet. The Platinum Series includes five floor plans ranging from 1,608 to 2,995 square feet. 

One of the most flexible floor plans available at Carmel Hill, The Platinum Emerald is available in a two-story and split-level version.  The two-story Platinum Emerald features 2,034 square feet including four bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, a great room, upstairs laundry and the option for a den. The split-level Platinum Emerald with BRAG measures 2,714 square feet with 3 bedrooms, den, and enormous bonus room. The BRAG space is a new, innovative design unique to American West. The feature offers homebuyers additional living space in their new home. The possibilities for this space are only limited by your own imagination. The standard BRAG space is the enormous bonus room. Options include adding a fourth bedroom with the bonus room or adding two additional bedrooms with a study and bathroom. 

“In addition to having incredible floor plans and options, Carmel Hills is located in one of the valley’s fastest-growing and most-popular areas in the southwest valley,” said Canarelli. “Carmel Hills is a perfect example of what we at American West have always prided ourselves; our ability to not only build great homes, but the best neighborhoods and communities possible, in which families can live and grow.” 

Carmel Hills is a complete community comprised of an enclave of private, cul-de-sac streets. The one of a kind location provides so many convenient amenities within walking distance of the community. Homeowners have such a wide selection of dining, department stores, specialty stores and unique boutiques at their fingertips. There is also easy freeway access making everything in Las Vegas accessible. “Carmel Hills is the perfect family neighborhood, “said Canarelli. “The area brings back a feeling of a classic family community. A mix of unique, innovative home designs, unsurpassed beauty and convenient community amenities – that’s Carmel Hills by American West, “ 

To visit Carmel Hills, take I-15 to Blue Diamond and exit west. Turn north on Arville. Turn west on Camero and next immediate right is Bartholomew Park. The sales office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information or to view the interactive floorplans,  visit AmericanWestHomes.com or call (702) 853-4578.

We are thrilled to be celebrating our 27 years of homebuilding. When Larry Canarelli, American West President and Owner, dreamed of being able to build beautiful homes for the families of Las Vegas, he could never imagine that the future of that dream would bring over 15,000 homeowners, 71 communities and 27 years of doing what he loves to do – building homes. 

As a small boy, Larry use to walk the beautiful homes where he lived and dream that one day his family could live in one. Growing up, he realized that his vision grew to providing homes for families just like his own. Twenty-seven years later, he watches that dream come true everyday while more and more families move into a new American West home. 

As a local, family owned company, we take great pride in the homes we build and the communities that have helped shape the growth of Las Vegas. American West is the only local homebuilder who can proclaim that they have been building homes in Las Vegas for the past 27 years. Las Vegas is our home and we love being a part of this amazing community and contributing to the local economy.

American West has always believed in the importance of family. We realize that our homeowner’s new home is a reflection of their family’s personality and values and so it’s with a sense of commitment, honor and pride that we build every American West home. Our homeowners understand that there is an “American West difference” that contributes to the enjoyment of their new home and neighborhood. This “difference” is what sets us apart from other homebuilders. As a local homebuilder, Larry personally puts his name on every home American West builds. Everyone involved in American West gets the thrill and understanding of knowing that we get to make the dream of homeownership come true for the families of Las Vegas. Our greatest thrill as a company is knowing how pleased our homeowners are with their new homes and that they have a place to raise their family and a home they’re proud to show their friends and relatives.   

Today’s home buyers are seeking new homes constructed by quality builders with established track records, who stand behind their homes. Every American West home is known for its quality construction, abundance of included features, pool-sized backyards and superior customer service. We stand apart from everyone else with our quality, value, superior construction and innovative features located in our large variety of new home designs. Our homes are in the best neighborhoods, with great schools, parks, golf courses and shopping right at your doorstep. Every American West community is a little different and appeals to different types of buyers. First-time buyers, growing families, empty nesters and those seeking luxury residences are all discovering homes that meet their personal needs at American West’s neighborhoods. 

As a builder, we understand that purchasing a new home is one of the biggest investments that anyone will make it their lifetime. When you buy a home built by American West, you can take comfort in knowing that you’ve bought from the Number One Builder in America – American West, America’s best. 

Message from Larry Canarelli, “To our homeowners, employees, subcontractors, friends and family – I want to thank you for being a part of American West’s continued success. You have helped make dreams come true everyday and that includes my own. Your continued support and dedication has helped to make American West what it is today – Southern Nevada’s #1 Homebuilder. I look forward to the future and to welcoming many more families into the American West family of homeowners. Here’s to the next 27 years of homebuilding excellence!”

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.

Homebuyers seeking the best in price, luxury, convenience and comfort need not look any further than the beautiful Sophia new home located at Silverado Springs in Silverado Ranch. “We are known for our innovative design and superior construction,” said Larry Canarelli, president of American West. “Our homes offer the best value per square foot. The open 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 beautiful Sophia is a split-level home design. You will never lack for space or comfort in this home. At 3,790 square feet it includes 4 bedrooms, living and dining room, family room, gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry and nook, game room and great room. Knowing that storage is always an issue in any home, there is a storage area located off the large laundry room. The covered balcony located off the family room and nook will let you delight in your picturesque mountain views. This home also features such possibilities! In addition to the garden level master suite, you can also choose an additional master suite in lieu of the game room. There is also the choice for a den and a laundry closet on the sky level of the home. 

Some of the standard features included in the home are granite-tiled kitchen countertops, front yard landscaping, cultured-marble vanity tops, decorative pendant lighting over kitchen island, soft water loop and luxurious deluxe spa shower in master bath. 

Silverado Springs has another standard feature that is hard to find these days – a large backyard. “We allow the largest yards possible when we design a home,” said Canarelli. “The rear yards have maximum depth. Our family buyers want swing sets and pools. Pool-sized yards are included at Silverado Springs.” 

Another benefit is that the homes at Silverado Springs are certified as both ENERGY STAR® and NV Energy Plus. Certified NV Energy Plus homes are built to exceed the energy efficiency of a standard home by 30 percent, double ENERGY STAR® standards. 

American West’s energy-saving features come standard and include: 14-SEER air conditioning with Puron®; radiant heat barrier roof sheathing; programmable setback thermostat; fiberglass front entry door; vinyl-framed, dual-pane low-e windows and sliding glass door. 

Located in Silverado Ranch in the south portion of the valley, Silverado Springs is ideally located with all your everyday conveniences at your fingertips. State-of-the-art schools are just a short bike’s ride away. A neighborhood park is right around the corner. Everything you could want or need in regards to shopping and dining are minutes away. The south location of Silverado Springs offers scenic views of the Strip, while Interstate 15 and the 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. “Factoring in all the new schools, parks, shopping and dining, buyers get every bit the livability of a master-planned community without the high monthly fees. There are no L.I.D. or S.I.D. fees at Silverado Springs.” 

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

A split-level design – The New David is a brand new floorplan at our Lexington community in Highlands Ranch. This beautiful home measures 2,452 square feet. This home features three bedrooms and 2 ½ baths with the option for a fourth bedroom and third bath located on the first floor. A huge family room and closet which is ideal for the extra storage every family needs highlights the first floor. The main floor consists of a great room suitable for all your entertaining needs, dining room and gourmet kitchen with island.  There is an option for a front balcony located off the great room. The third floor consists of two bedrooms and the master suite with a spacious walk-in closet and luxurious master bath.  

As with all the homes at Lexington, The New David is certified as both ENERGY STAR® and Energy Plus. The Energy Plus rating means that your new 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®.   

Living in Highlands Ranch affords you all the conveniences of a master-plan neighborhood without any L.I.D. or S.I.D. fess that are associated with living in a master-plan. Your new state-of-the-art schools are just a short bike ride away. Highlands Ranch provides convenient access to highways, brand new retail centers, recreation 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,” said Larry Canarelli, President of American West. . “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.”

The Lexington sales office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on The New David visit our website  http://www.americanwesthomes.com/nhscommunity.asp?CommunityID=30  or call (702) 853-4597.

 Halloween is here – YEAH!! Time for decorating, dressing up and trick-or-treating, activities that every child enjoys.

 PUMPKIN CARVING TIPS

Good carving starts with the right pumpkin. Choose one that is fresh (with a sturdy stem & no bruises) and that has a flat bottom.

Cut out the lid – a boning knife works best. Cut on an angle (not straight up and down), so the lid won’t drop inside the pumpkin when you replace it).

Remove the pulp. You can buy a special “claw” but an ice-cream scoop will do. Thin the inner wall of the “face” area to 1 1/4 inch thick, so it will be easier to pierce the shell.

When you’re ready to carve the features, hold the pumpkin in your lap so it’s gazing up at you. Don’t cut on a slant; clean up-and-down slices to look best. To make intricate designs, try using a small saw.

Make a tongue out of discarded piece of pumpkin shell.

Keep your pumpkin fresh. Spread petroleum jelly on the cut edges to seal in moisture. If your pumpkin still shrivels a few days later, revive it with a facedown soak in cold water for up to eight hours.

If you like to leave the lid on while the candle is lit, create a chimney. First, leave the lid on for a few minutes while the candle burns, them make a small hole where the lid has blackened.

Sprinkle a little cinnamon inside the lid. When you light the candle, your jack-o’-lantern will smell like a pumpkin pie.

 How do you mend a broken jack-o-lantern? With a pumpkin patch

Why do jack-o-lanterns have stupid smiles on their faces? You’d have a stupid smile too if you just had all your brains scooped out.

 TRICK-OR-TREATING SAFETY TIPS

 ● Carry a bright flashlight to illuminate sidewalks, steps and paths. Check batteries before leaving. Make it more fun for the kids and use glow sticks.

● Make sure the little ones use the restroom before venturing out.

● Serve your kids a filling meal before trick-or-treating and they won’t be tempted to eat any candy before you get a chance to inspect it.

● Be careful when crossing the streets. Make sure to look in both directions and cross only at corners or crosswalks. Don’t assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing Trick-or-Treaters.

● Try to remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the far edges of the roadway facing traffic. Never cut across yards or use alleys. .

● Know the route your kids are taking if you aren’t going with them. Let them know they are to check in with you every hour, by phone or by stopping back at home. Give them a time to be home by. Make sure they know how important it is to call if something happens and if they are doing to be delayed in returning home on time.

● Make sure to only go to homes with a porch light on and that kids know to never enter a home or car for a treat.

● Wear comfortable walking shoes.

● Stay away from animals you do not know. Even be careful of those you do know as Halloween can be a bit traumatic for animals.

● Carry a spare Halloween bag just in case.

 Halloween Trivia

 Orange and black are Halloween colors because orange is associated with the Fall harvest and black is associated with darkness and death.

Jack o’ Lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday.

Halloween candy sales average about 2 billion dollars annually in the United States.

Chocolate candy bars top the list as the most popular candy for trick-or-treaters with Snickers #1.

Halloween is the 2nd most commercially successful holiday, with Christmas being the first.

 Halloween Movie Trivia

 1. What is the name of the movie that stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as 3 sister witches?

 2. What is the name of the villain in “Halloween”?

 3. How many times do you say “Beetlejuice” to make him appear?

 4. Who waits to be visited by The Great Pumpkin?

 5. How many “Halloween” movies have been made?

 6. Halloweentown is from what movie?

 We hope that everyone has a great and safe Halloween!

Sandstone deserts, majestic mountains, big blue skies … it’s the stunning backdrop of Highlands Ranch located in the southwest part of the valley. At center stage is American West Fairmont, a distinctive southwest valley community bearing all the signature marks of Las Vegas’ largest locally owned homebuilder. 

At Fairmont, home buyers immediately sense the dollar-for-dollar, square-foot-for-square- foot value of the trademark home designs. Inside and out, Fairmont’s homes offer everything families crave—and more. Take for instance The Taylor, the wildly popular split-level home design that spans outward and upward to 2,564 square feet. Ample first-floor storage, an optional extended game room, den, dining room, great room and sky level master suite with study are among the functional comforts of this best selling floor plan.

 The list of highlights for Fairmont’s other new homes is equally impressive. Home buyers can select from six additional floor plans offering up to five bedrooms and a variety of customizable features. With choices ranging from 1,486 to 2,996 square feet, there’s a layout and exterior elevation suited to nearly every taste and lifestyle. Dining islands, master retreats, balconies, oversized walk-in closets and hidden storage areas are just some of the features capturing the attention and imagination of buyers. Amenities include granite tiled kitchen counter tops, cultured marble bath vanities, 13-SEER natural gas and central air-conditioning, energy-efficient radiant heat barrier roof sheathing, water-conserving Moen® faucets and vinyl-framed dual-paned low-e windows and sliding glass doors. Fairmont’s homes are ENERGY STAR® and Energy Plus certified. Certified Energy Plus homes are built to exceed the energy efficiency of a standard home by 30 percent, double ENERGY STAR® standards.  With prices starting from $198,500, home buyers agree that American West Fairmont is nearly impossible to resist.

 The appeal stretches beyond the floor plans, buyers delight in knowing they’ll be surrounded by beauty. Eye-catching pavers define driveways and walkway areas. Highlands Ranch shares the southwest with the best-built master plans in Southern Nevada. Nearby parks, championship golf courses, hiking trails and interconnecting jogging and bike paths await residents.

 Building communities close to schools and services—it’s an American West tradition buyers appreciate.  With convenient access to freeways, fine educational facilities, shopping and dining, Fairmont at Highlands Ranch is no exception. Target, Kohl’s, Cost Plus and Ross are just a few of the stores catering to the area. Where quiet country meets modern conveniences—that’s American West Fairmont at Highlands Ranch.

 To visit, take 1-15 south to Blue Diamond Road and exit west. Turn south on Decatur Boulevard and west on Adrian Fog. Sales office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  For more information about American West Fairmont, please call (702) 853-4582. Visit www.AmericanWestHomes.com to discover more about American West’s innovative Las Vegas communities.

     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.

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, 1^st-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/.