Centex recognizes community heroes

Centex Homes' neighborhood of Cantura in North Las Vegas offers easy access to Nellis Air Force Base and an incentive that gives military members a 3 percent discount on a new home, according to sales agent Stacy Valenzuela.

"It's very appealing that our homes are single-story, energy-efficient and situated on pool-sized lots, most measuring 6,000 square feet," Valenzuela said.

Under the Centex Heroes program, active, reserve, retired or veteran military members receive a 3 percent discount on the purchase of a new home. The discount applies to the base price of any new Centex home throughout Las Vegas, and may be combined with other incentives. Home buyers employed as educators, law enforcement personnel, firefighters and health care providers are also eligible, according to Valenzuela.

Cantura offers three single-story floor plans, priced from the $270,000s. At 1,664 square feet, the Aria plan includes a master suite with bath and walk-in closet. Two secondary bedrooms are joined by a Jack-and-Jill bath. Other structural highlights include a great room, island kitchen and nook, pantry and dining room. The 1,837-square-foot Sonata has four bedrooms, two baths, great and dining rooms and pantry. The 1,895-square-foot Concerto includes five bedrooms, two baths, great and dining rooms and kitchen with pantry and island workstation.

Upon completion, Cantura will include 294 home sites. About 35 homes remain available, according to Valenzuela.

"We have immediate move-ins through September closings and several homes can still be customized with buyers' choices for countertops, flooring and cabinets."

To visit, take Interstate 15 north and exit Craig Road west. Turn right on Losee Road, right on Ann Road, into Tropical Parkway, then right on Pecos Road and right on American Rose.

From Interstate 215, the Las Vegas Beltway, exit south on Losee, turn left on Centennial Parkway, right on Pecos, right on American Rose and right on Scarlet Moss to the community.

Sales hours are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Monday, when they open at noon.

For more information and a community map highlighting shopping, services and area amenities, visit centexvegas.com. To reach the sales center, call 656-8039.