"Meritage Homes is excited to introduce our 10 new 2009 home designs which were carefully designed to include the features that buyers really want in their homes," Grant said. "Today's new-home buyers are seeking affordable homes with smart, efficient use of space. ..."

The designs will be featured in four neighborhoods at Northern Terrace -- Brookline, Concord, Salem and Andover.

This morning, the doors will open to four new model homes in Brookline and Concord.

"We basically redesigned four existing floor plans at our Brookline and Concord neighborhoods and built four new models that meet the wants and desires of today's buyers. The new models have very open designs and offer well-thought out, efficient living spaces," Grant said.

Priced from the $170,000s, Concord offers homes measuring from 1,457 to 1,911 square feet and offering up to four bedrooms.

Brookline features designs that range from 2,480 to 2,865 square feet with as many as six bedrooms and prices starting from the $240,000s.

Salem showcases three models that range from 1,798 to 2,010 square feet with up to four bedrooms and priced from the $210,000s.

The gated Andover neighborhood comprises single-story homes measuring from 1,780 to 2,124 square feet and priced from the $220,000s.

"Home buyers are not just purchasing a quality home at Northern Terrace. When you buy at Northern Terrace, you gain access to the private Northern Terrace Club. This resort-style facility offers quality amenities and a lifestyle like no other in this area, comparable to facilities found within country clubs but without a country club price tag," Grant said.

The Northern Terrace Club is a private clubhouse with three resort-style swimming pools and a fitness center. The facility features a great room and kitchen facilities that residents may use for events and parties, and a park with play equipment and a barbecue area.

Northern Terrace is located within the Providence master-planned community in the northwestern valley. Plans for the Providence community include parks, schools, and retail development.

To visit, take the northern Interstate 215, the Las Vegas Beltway, to Hualapai Way and head north. Travel west on Farm Road and then turn right on Crescent Mountain, following the signs. The sales center is located next to the Northern Terrace Club facility.

The sales center and model home complex are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Monday when they open at 11 a.m. For information, call 648-3300.

Meritage Homes offers 14 neighborhoods throughout the Las Vegas Valley. For more information, visit meritagehomes.com.