While Cantura's kitchens always catch buyers' eyes, Robinson said people are equally impressed with space utilization in garages and closets.

"Everyone remarks on our thoughtful designs. Our architects maximized every inch of these floor plans," he said, pointing out the 12-foot-high ceiling in the Sonata plan's walk-in closet. Nine-foot-high ceilings are standard; and select areas feature volume ceilings.

"People stare in amazement when they see the closet. Their minds go to work on everything from holiday decoration to shoe storage ideas," he said.

Robinson said storage options also abound in Cantura's three-car garages.

"People are really creative with the third space. Workshops, fitness rooms, hobby rooms, a safe place for the classic car -- the practical uses are endless," he said.

An single-story neighborhood in its closeout phase, Cantura's three floor plans offer 1,664 to 1,968 square feet. Homes include up to five bedrooms and two baths. The residences have great rooms, kitchen pantries and interior laundries with cabinets. Home sites measure a minimum of 6,000 square feet; and some can accommodate a swimming pool.

Homes are appointed with granite kitchen countertops, cherry or maple cabinetry, recessed lighting in select areas, plus built-in ledges, niches and pot shelves. A backyard barbecue gas stub-out provides options for outdoor cooking and entertaining. Family rooms and owner's suites are prewired for ceiling fans. Homes are also prewired for telephone and cable TV connections.

Homes at Cantura are Energy Star-certified and come with Centex Homes' Two-Year Fit-and-Finish Warranty, which extends the normal one-year coverage to two years at no additional cost.

Prices start in the upper $200,000s. Centex offers incentive programs to educators, health care providers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel as well as active, reserve, retired or veteran military members, according to Robinson.

To visit, take Interstate 15 north and exit Craig Road west. Turn right on Losee Road, right on Ann Road, which turns into Tropical Parkway, then right on Pecos Road and right on American Rose, following signs to the community. From Interstate 215, the Las Vegas Beltway, exit south on Losee Road, turn left on Centennial, right on Pecos, right on American Rose and right on Scarlet Moss.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except for Monday when the sales center opens at noon. For more information, call 656-8039 or visit CentexVegas.com.