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		<title>June Home of the Month</title>
		<link>http://www.americanwesthomesblog.com/2011/06/14/june-home-of-the-month/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jalmeido</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[American West Kingsbridge in Coronado Ranch offers a wide variety of new home designs ranging from 1,486 to 2,996 square feet. The William, offers 2,564 square feet within an expansive three-story design. The raised porch entry opens to the home’s second-floor which features the main living areas, including great room, balcony, expanded kitchen with center [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>American West Kingsbridge</strong> in Coronado Ranch offers a wide variety of new home designs ranging from 1,486 to 2,996 square feet. <strong>The William</strong>, offers 2,564 square feet within an expansive three-story design. The raised porch entry opens to the home’s second-floor which features the main living areas, including great room, balcony, expanded kitchen with center island, and separate dining room and den areas. </p>
<p>The William’s first-floor offers an extended game room option with media niche and includes a walk-in closet, full bath, laundry room and under the stairwell storage. Upstairs, the third-floor offers a central study/loft area adjacent to Bedrooms Two and Three, and full bath with dual-vanity. The master suite includes a dual-vanity bath with garden tub, separate shower and walk-in closet. The design offers the option of a third-floor laundry. </p>
<p>Where there is an American West home, there are deluxe amenities included in the home. At American West Kingsbridge it starts outside, where residents are greeted by classic architectural detailing, front porches adorned with custom paving stones and professionally landscaped front yards with drip irrigation systems. Inside, American West’s superior homebuilding is evident at every turn. Granite kitchen countertops, custom cabinetry, sculptured railings with glass inserts, raised-panel interior doors, recessed lighting, cultured marble vanities, Moen® faucets, Whirlpool® appliances – the list is as long as it is impressive.</p>
<p>American West Kingsbridge is located within the builder’s Coronado Ranch planned community and features tree-lined streets and walking paths. The community is anchored by the Lawrence and Heidi Canarelli Middle School, in honor of American West president Larry Canarelli and his wife and includes Mark Fine Elementary and Sierra Vista High School. Coronado Ranch is in proximity to new shopping, entertainment and service amenities of this burgeoning southwest area, including Mimi’s Cafe, Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza, Best Buy, Home Depot, Sam’s Club and Wal-Mart. The community also is in proximity to Interstate-215, providing easy access to the Las Vegas Strip and McCarran Airport. </p>
<p>To visit Kingsbridge at Coronado Ranch, take Interstate 215 to Rainbow Boulevard, exit south. Proceed to Shelbourne Avenue. Turn left to the models. Model homes are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For more information, call (702) 263-0150.  To learn more about The William and Kingsbridge, visit AmericanWestHomes.com.</p>
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		<title>Coronado Ranch Offers Variety To New Homebuyers</title>
		<link>http://www.americanwesthomesblog.com/2011/05/17/coronado-ranch-offers-variety-to-new-homebuyers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 20:29:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jalmeido</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An ideal southwest location, award-winning home designs, community conveniences beyond compare—they all come together at Coronado Ranch built by American West. Home buyers say there’s just something about Coronado Ranch that makes it the perfect place to live. Whether buyers are drawn to the schools, the shopping, or the southwest setting, one thing is for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An ideal southwest location, award-winning home designs, community conveniences beyond compare—they all come together at Coronado Ranch built by American West. Home buyers say there’s just <em>something</em> about Coronado Ranch that makes it the perfect place to live.</p>
<p>Whether buyers are drawn to the schools, the shopping, or the southwest setting, one thing is for certain—they come to Coronado Ranch knowing they’ll find homes suited to their styles and lifestyles. Homes in three stunning communities reflect American West’s superior quality and architectural excellence. With new home designs ranging from 1,486 to 4,770 square feet, families of all sizes are coming home to Coronado Ranch. </p>
<p>The homes built by American West within Coronado Ranch are the centerpiece of all this planned community has to offer. American West gives new meaning to value and style and this is seen in the variety of home designs located within Coronado Ranch. Kingsbridge offers homebuyers new home designs ranging from 1,486 to 2,996 square feet and start at just $199,500. Reserve offers single- and two-story home designs ranging from 2,492 to 3,019 square feet and start at $249,500. Woodbridge is home to the best priced executive homes in Las Vegas. The home designs range from 3,069 to 4,770 square feet with up to 6 bedrooms. Prices start at $309,500. This amazing community also features a split-level home design with an included elevator. Just step into any of these beautiful homes and discover the distinct architectural style that is American West. Notice all the innovative and spectacular design features – they are in every nook and cranny. You are discovering why American West has been awarded the BEST BUILT HOMES IN AMERICA. </p>
<p>Coronado Ranch has become one of the most sought after locations in the southwest. Homebuyers appreciate the incredible convenience and beauty of Coronado Ranch<strong>. </strong>The neighborhood schools are just a short bike’s ride away. You’re just seconds from the 215 Beltway and minutes from Southern Nevada’s recreational playgrounds. There is a plethora of shopping and dining choices. Coronado Ranch is always a warm welcome home. The best part about our neighborhoods is that our homeowners receive all the benefits of master plan living without having to pay any additional SID or LID fees. </p>
<p>Come home to the jewel of the southwest – Coronado Ranch where life just keeps getting better and better. </p>
<p>For more information on any of the communities or homes located within Coronado Ranch, visit our website at <a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/">www.AmericanWestHomes.com</a> or call (702) 308-1111.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Pb4ndFfNc">View a video of a sampling of the homes in Coronado Ranch</a></strong></p>
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		<title>October New Home of the Month – The Nathaniel at Woodbridge</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jalmeido</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At 4,770 square feet, the Nathaniel is the largest floor plan available at Woodbridge located in Coronado Ranch. There has never been a split-level home that has had so much space, versatility and style. The beautiful new home features five bedrooms, up to 4.5 baths, 3-car garage and an included elevator. The garden level includes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At 4,770 square feet, the <a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/nhscommunity.asp?CommunityID=28" target="_blank">Nathaniel</a> is the largest floor plan available at Woodbridge located in Coronado Ranch. There has never been a split-level home that has had so much space, versatility and style. The beautiful new home features five bedrooms, up to 4.5 baths, 3-car garage and an included elevator. The garden level includes a spacious game room, bedroom, storage, laundry and bathroom. The living level features the main living space including the kitchen, family room, nook, and formal living and dining rooms. The gourmet kitchen is highlighted by a large dining island and butler’s pantry. The sky level is home to the master suite and three additional bedrooms.</p>
<p> “Our split-level home provides homeowners with an amazing 4,770 square feet of beautifully appointed living space. And the best part is – anyone can enjoy these homes.  The stairs in this extraordinary split-level plan are not a problem.  The three levels are accessible by an elevator that comes with the home. The excitement and interest regarding the elevator has been remarkable. No other builder in Las Vegas is including an elevator in their new homes,” said Larry Canarelli, President of American West. The Nathaniel is priced at $445,500. American West is the only builder to offer a split-level home at this size or price in the Las Vegas valley.</p>
<p> The custom features that are included in the Woodbridge homes are incomparable to any other builder. From the custom paving stones on the driveways, front walks and porches, to the granite-tiled countertops, to the state-of-the-art gourmet kitchens with center islands, to the 3-car garages, to the cultured marble spa showers and the endless list of other custom features, it is easy to see why these homes are perceived as semi-custom homes. However, they do not come with a semi-custom home price tag.</p>
<p> All American West homes are built to <a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/aw_energy.asp" target="_blank">Energy Plus and ENERGY STAR®</a> standards. Certified Energy Plus New 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 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; vinyl-framed dual-paned low-e windows and sliding glass doors; and water-conserving faucets and showerheads.</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/coronado.html" target="_blank">Coronado Ranch</a> is ideally located. The community is surrounded by popular shopping centers, great restaurants and state-of-the-art schools. And with easy access to the 215 Beltway, residents are minutes from the airport, Las Vegas Strip and recreation areas such as Red Rock.</p>
<p> To visit Woodbridge, take the 215 Beltway to Rainbow Boulevard. Head south on Rainbow Boulevard. Turn left on Shelbourne and then right on Fox Brook. Turn right on Wigwam. The entrance to the model homes is on the left. The sales office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (702) 853-4590</p>
<p> Let us know what you think of The Nathaniel.</p>
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		<title>AMERICAN WEST FAIRMONT FLOOR PLANS PLEASE BUYERS</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jalmeido</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 <a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/nhscommunity.asp?CommunityID=5" target="_blank">American West Fairmont</a>, a distinctive southwest valley community bearing all the signature marks of Las Vegas’ largest locally owned homebuilder. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<p> 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 <a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/aw_energy.asp" target="_blank">ENERGY STAR® and Energy Plus </a>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.</p>
<p> 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. <a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/highlands.html" target="_blank">Highlands Ranch </a>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.</p>
<p> 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.</p>
<p> 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 <a href="http://www.AmericanWestHomes.com" target="_blank">www.AmericanWestHomes.com</a> to discover more about American West’s innovative Las Vegas communities.</p>
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		<title>Highlands Ranch &#8211; A New Brand of Lifestyle is on the Horizon</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 21:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jalmeido</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 <a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/highlands.html" target="_blank">Highlands Ranch</a> built by American West.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/nhscommunity.asp?CommunityID=30" target="_blank">Lexington</a> 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. </p>
<p>Six new home plans are offered at <a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/nhscommunity.asp?CommunityID=5" target="_blank">Fairmont</a>. 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.</p>
<p>With prices as low as $219,500, <a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/nhscommunity.asp?CommunityID=29" target="_blank">Newcastle</a> 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<sup>st-</sup>floor master suites and optional second master suites. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/nhscommunity.asp?CommunityID=6" target="_blank">Windsor</a> 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. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/nhscommunity.asp?CommunityID=8" target="_blank">Kensington</a> 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. </p>
<p>“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.” </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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 <a href="http://www.americanwesthomes.com/" target="_blank">http://www.americanwesthomes.com/</a>.</p>
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