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.”

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.

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/.

We were thrilled to see the excitement from all the Realtors touring our new models. The feedback from the Realtors was great. We received numerous comments in regards to the gourmet kitchens with center islands and huge pantries, spacious secondary bedrooms, luxurious master suites with enormous closets, and the large casual and formal living areas. Realtors were also thrilled to see that we kept with the standard that is offered at all our American West communities and that is pool-sized backyards. 

Here are some great articles about the event: 

Real estate expert sees recovery in LV market – Las Vegas Sun 

It’s reset time for valley real estate, official says – Las Vegas Review Journal

The beautiful floorplans were unveiled to the public on Friday, May 8^th. We received tons of traffic and wrote six sales over the week-end. In fact, American West led the way in terms of sales for new home builders in Las Vegas last week!

 In case you missed the article on our Grand Opening, here is it: 

RESERVE AT CORONADO RANCH: American West adds homes – Las Vegas Review Journal 

The American West Reserve homes are most definitely a must see. For more information on the homes visit our website at www.americanwesthomes.com . The sales office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The number to the sales office is (702) 853-4586. 

We put together a video from some of the Realtors feedback – enjoy!

Here is a list to get you started: 

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

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

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

Smoke Detectors – Change batteries if necessary. 

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

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

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

Refrigerator – Clean coil, drain pan and check drain. 

Range Hood – Clean filter and wash blades. 

Bathroom Exhaust Fans – Clean grill and fan. 

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

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

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

Water Heater – Draw sediment from tank as needed. 

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

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

A bit of Spring inspiration for you:

“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.

“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.”

The difference in an American West neighborhood is unmistakable. The pride of ownership in the homes is overwhelming. “I have been dreaming of owning an American West home since 2002”, said Andrea Jordan, American West homebuyer. “For seven years I have wanted to be the owner of an American West home and now my dream is coming true. This is huge for my family, it will be the home we grow old in. This is the best Christmas ever for my family.”

“We’ve listened to our buyers and met their demands for the newest and best amenities offered in new homes,” Canarelli said.  “Incorporating our buyers’ needs and dreams into all of our homes… That’s the key to American West’s unprecedented success. We build to meet the needs of Las Vegas families.  We combine unmatched value, outstanding locations, our trademark huge homes, and the newest amenities to create an unparalleled new home package.”

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 2010 collection of homes will continue the tradition of architectural excellence, quality construction, innovative floorplans, pool sized backyards and superior customer service. 

“Each American West community is a little different and appeals to different types of buyers. First-time home buyers, growing families, empty nesters and those seeking luxury residences are all discovering homes that meet their personal needs at American West neighborhoods,” Canarelli said.

“Today’s home buyers are seeking homes constructed by quality builders with established track records, who stand behind their homes. We are a privately owned business that has been building in the Las Vegas Valley for over 25 years with thousands of happy homeowners. American West Homes is the only builder in the nation who has won the ACE Award for construction excellence twice. We look forward to continue providing quality homes and to exceed the expectations of our buyers in 2010,” he said.

“We’re offering amenities that no other builder in our price range can offer,” said Canarelli.  “For example, our included elevators take our split-level homes to a whole new dimension. Because of their cost, they are usually limited to very expensive custom homes but we include them in the base price of our homes.”  Included elevators can be found in homes offered at Kensington, Silverado Springs, Windsor and Woodbridge.

The homes built by American West are certified as not only Energy Star® but also Energy Plus. American West was the first builder in Las Vegas to receive both these certifications. With the Energy Plus certification, American West homes are twice as energy efficient as a home that only qualifies as Energy Star®.

All of American West’s energy-efficient features are included in their 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.

As a home builder for over 25 years, Canarelli cited buyers’ appreciation of their homes as a great source of satisfaction.

 “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 70 neighborhorhoods that American West has built throughout the Las Vegas valley.”

Creating attractive communities and sound investments for homeowners is no new venture for American West. “By using foresight, we only build in the best areas,” said Canarelli.  “For example, we’re adjacent to the master-planned areas yet we’re able to give the buyer much more house for the money.  Factoring in all the new schools, parks, shopping and dining, buyers get every bit the livability of master-planned communities without the high monthly fees,” he said.

Canarelli refers to L.I.D. fees.  “We think it’s proper for a developer to pay the infrastructure fees up front, rather than passing them onto the homeowner through expensive monthly L.I.D. fees.”

 The company is in the process of developing a planned community in the southwest, Highlands Ranch.  Upon completion, it will include over 2,000 homes and will be home to three schools and two parks. The builder is currently selling at 5 neighborhoods – Lexington, Fairmont, Kensington, Newcastle and Windsor. These neighborhoods feature two-story and split-level home designs ranging from 1,216 to 4,770 square feet with up to six bedrooms.

Another planned community in the southwest part of the valley is Coronado Ranch, the jewel of the southwest. American West is currently selling at Kingsbridge, Promontory and Woodbridge. The two-story and split-level home designs range from 1,486 to 4,770 square feet with up to six bedrooms. Due to the demand of this area, the builder will be starting a new community, The Reserve, after the first of the year.

The planned community of Silverado Ranch in the south, adjacent to Green Valley was pioneered by the builder and currently features Silverado Springs with two-story and split-level home designs ranging from 2,363 to 3,790 square feet with up to 5 bedrooms.

Founded in 1984, American West has become one of the most successful, privately owned homebuilders in the nation.  American West 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.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? How about a brand new American West home? American West has made it easier than ever to purchase a brand new home with our Holiday Gift offer. Need help with your closing costs – we got you covered. How about help with paying your mortgage for the next two years? No problem. And because we want your new home to include everything on your wish list, we are also helping with the custom features you select. Who could ask for a better holiday gift? 

Every American West home is known for its quality construction, abundance of included custom features, pool-sized backyards and superior customer service. The value that is built into every American West home is incomparable. The highly sought-after locations of neighborhoods with nearby conveniences, the spaciousness of the home designs, and everything included in your new home are just an added bonus. We realize your new home will be a reflection of your family’s personality and values, so it’s with a sense of commitment, honor and pride that we build every American West home. 

Homebuyers can choose from 9 American West communities featuring home designs from 1, 216 to 4,770 sq. ft. with up to 6 bedrooms. There are even split-level homes with an included elevator – no other builder in Las Vegas includes an elevator in their homes! Homes start as low as $188,500.    

Our greatest accomplishment has always been the over 15,000 families who call an American West home their own. Who could ask for a better job then helping make the dream of a new home come true for the families of Southern Nevada? When you buy a home from American West, you can take comfort in knowing that you’ve bought form the Number One Builder in America, American West, America’s best. 

For more information on our holiday gift offer, please call (702) 308-1111. Information on all our communities along with floorplans, photography and virtual tours can be found at www.AmericanWestHomes.com. 

Let us help you discover how we can make the dream of owning a new home come true for you today. Happy Holidays!

When you consider all this, it’s no wonder American West is revered as one of the top 100 builders in America. American West has also accumulated over 100 local and national building awards including the national ACE Award, which recognizes American West as the Number One Home Builder in America in terms of construction excellence.

Every American West home is known for its quality construction, abundance of included features, pool sized backyards and superior customer service. As one of the nation’s largest-locally owned homebuilders, we have been building homes for over 25 years. Our home designs range from 1,216 to 4,770 square feet with up to 6 bedrooms and start as low as $188,500. We stand apart from everyone else with our quality, value, superior construction and innovative features such as finished basements, tri-levels and split-level homes with included elevators. Our homes are in the best neighborhoods, with great schools, parks, golf courses and shopping right at your doorstep.

Over 15,000 families call an American West home their own. So whey you buy a home from American West, you can take comfort in knowing that you’ve bought from the Number One Builder in America. American West, America’s best.

Discover how we can make the dream of owning a new home come true for you today. We have made it easier than ever to buy a new home with our Holiday Gift promotion. For more details, call (702) 308-1111. Information on all our homes and communities can be found at www.AmericanWestHomes.com

Watch a video of our beautiful homes.

*   Gift of Lights at Sunset Park. Celebrate the holidays by experiencing over 400 animated and sparkling displays in a convenient, comfortable drive-thru setting!  Enjoy millions of lights, plus festive arches and tunnels.  A Vegas holiday tradition you won’t want to miss and great fun for the entire family. The Gift of Lights is open from November 13^th to January 3^rd. Hours are 5:00pm to 9:00pm Sunday through Thursday and 5:00pm – 10:00pm Friday, Saturday, Thanksgiving and New Years. Price is $13 per car. http://giftoflights.eventsbot.com/

*  The Holiday Cactus Garden at ethel’s chocolate factory and Botanical Cactus Garden is under way through Jan. 1 (closed Christmas Day). In addition to 500,000 lights in the 3-acre garden, the free event will feature Santa and entertainment by professionals and school choirs. The attraction is open sundown-10 p.m. at 2 Cactus Garden Drive in Henderson (800-680-0150). http://www.ethelschocolate.com/about_us/factory_tour.aspx

* The floating ice rink is back at The Village at Lake Las Vegas. Skaters can lace up their skates for frozen fun 3-9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and noon-9 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through Feb. 15. General admission is $15, $12 for children ages 12 and younger. Several activities are planned Saturday, starting with a polar bear plunge for charity at noon and also including fireworks at 5 p.m. and a tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. at 30 Strada Di Villaggio in Henderson (564-4766).

* The Magical Forest at Opportunity Village  features light displays, carousel and train rides, entertainment and other festive activities. The attraction is open 5:30-9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 5:30-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 2 at 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. General admission is $9.50, $7.50 for children ages 3-11. There are special nights for families and seniors, and anyone who brings in gently used items for the organization’s thrift store will get $2 off admission on Thursday nights (225-9627). http://www.opportunityvillage.org/content/?c=28

* Mystic Falls Park at Sam’s Town turns into a winter wonderland Nov. 26, with 50 light-strewn trees and a 30-foot Christmas tree. The attraction will feature three new polar bear scenes and a river scene with fishing polar bears. Lights and water shows will accompany traditional holiday music. Free 15-minute animated shows will be presented at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 2 (456-7777). http://www.samstownlv.com/things-to-do/mystic-falls

* The Cultural Corridor in downtown Las Vegas will kick off its holiday celebration Dec. 5, with activities planned at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, Reed Whipple Cultural Center, Las Vegas Natural History Museum, Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and Las Vegas Library. The corridor, which also includes Cashman Center and the Neon Museum, will have a variety of exhibits, performances and special events scheduled throughout December. http://www.culturalcorridorvegas.org/

* Tickets are on sale for rides on the Santa Train in Boulder City Dec. 5-6 and 12-13. The half-hour rides will include a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a toy train exhibit, Santa’s North Pole mailbox and sleigh. Food and cocoa will be sold. Train tickets are $2. The train will depart at the top of each hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nevada State Railroad Museum Depot, 600 Yucca St. (486-5006). http://www.nevadasouthern.com/SantaTrain2009/

Happy Holidays! We hope your holidays are filled with joy, laughter and love.