The two- and three-story homes at the two planned communities range from 3,435 to 4,770 square feet and start at $379,500. They feature four to six bedrooms, 21/2 to 41/2 baths, formal living and dining rooms, lofts, game rooms, master suites, dens and guest suites, depending on the floor plan.

The 4,770-square-foot home includes an elevator, which connects three stories, five bedroom and 31/2 baths. The first floor houses a game room, bedroom, laundry center and storage area. There is also an option for a second first-floor master suite with bath.

The main floor features a formal living and dining room with an adjacent covered balcony and family room. The kitchen, also located on the main floor, has a dining island, butler's pantry and nook. In addition, there's a powder bath on the main floor.

Three additional bedrooms, full bath and master suite are located on the third floor. The master bath has a walk-in closet, double vanity and separate tub and shower.

"With prices as low as $98 per square foot, the value is incomparable. There has yet to be a three-story at this size or at this price in the valley," Canarelli said.

Standard features include granite kitchen countertops, pendant lighting over islands, cultured marble bath vanity tops, custom paving stones and front-yard landscaping. Energy conservation features are 13-SEER air-conditioning unit; vinyl, dual-paned, low-e windows; and radiant heat barrier roof.

Coronado Ranch and Highlands Ranch are located in the southwestern valley.

"Coronado Ranch 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," Canarelli said. "The best part of our neighborhoods is that there are no additional fees such as a SID (special improvement district) or LID (low impact development). You receive all the benefits of master-plan living without any of the additional costs."

Highlands Ranch has access to highways, the Las Vegas Strip, schools, retail centers; and adjacent master-planned community, Southern Highlands, where trails and parks are available for public use.

To visit Coronado Ranch's Woodbridge, take Interstate-215, the Las Vegas Beltway, to Rainbow Boulevard. Head south on Rainbow. Turn left on Wigwam Avenue. For more information, call 853-4590.

To visit Kensington at Highlands Ranch, take Interstate 15 south to Blue Diamond Road and exit west. Turn south on Decatur Boulevard, follow the signs to the model homes. For more information, call 853-4580

Model homes are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional information, visit American West at AmericanWestHomes.com.