First-time home buyers pick Positano for value

Located outside of the Mountain's Edge master-planned community in the southwest portion of the Las Vegas Valley, Richmond American's Positano is comprised of four floor plans from the builder's Seasons Collection.

The Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall designs include three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and an attached two-car garage.

Available room options allow the homes to feature up to five bedrooms, three baths.

According to sales agent Michelle Thompson, value has made the neighborhood a popular choice for first-time home buyers.

The homes are priced from the $270,000s.

"A lot of first-time home buyers have found this neighborhood to be ideal because of the pricing as well as the size and layout of the homes," Thompson said.

"The floor plans are really well-designed, so you can make use of every square foot. A couple of the plans have two-story volume ceilings, which gives the homes a nice open feel. We also have a couple quick move-in homes currently available, which is perfect for buyers who are interested in moving soon."

The Spring is a 1,350-square-foot design with the first-floor featuring an open layout with a great room, dining room and kitchen.

The laundry room is located at the upstairs, in addition to two secondary bedrooms and the master suite.

Priced from the $280,000s, the 1,400-square-foot Summer is highlighted by a great-room layout with volume ceilings. Home buyers can add as much as 180 square feet of living space with an optional bonus room or fourth bedroom with walk-in closet. An optional loft is available in lieu of one of the secondary bedrooms.

The Winter is a 1,450-square-foot home with a front porch entry leading into a great-room/dining-room layout. The kitchen and staircase are situated at the back of the home with the master suite, and optional master retreat, located at the upstairs. The optional retreat with second walk-in closet can be designed in lieu of a secondary bedroom.

The 1,600-square-foot Fall offers an optional bonus room or additional bedroom, which can bring the home to as much as 1,900 square feet. On the main floor, an optional bedroom and full bath are available in lieu of the family room, allowing the home to include up to five bedrooms. The Fall is priced from the low $300,000s.

Richmond American is offering upgrades and premium packages at no additional cost for a limited-time. The offer is in celebration of the builder's 35 year anniversary. For more information visit celebrating35.com.

To visit Positano, take Interstate 215, the Las Vegas Beltway, to Durango Drive and go south. Turn right on Agate Avenue. The sales offices are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Friday, when they open at noon. For more information, call 289-7875.

To learn about the builder's communities throughout Las Vegas, call 877-420-1868 or go online to RichmondAmerican.com.

The builder's Home Gallery, located at 7770 South Dean Martin Drive, Suite D10, provides interactive floor plans, information on design options and model kitchens. New home specialists and design consultants are available to offer personalized assistance. The gallery offers the assistance of mortgage counselors from the builder's affiliate, HomeAmerican Mortgage Corp. The counselors are available to answer financing questions.

To visit the Home Gallery, take Interstate 15 to the Blue Diamond Road exit and go west. Go north on South Dean Martin Drive, right on Robindale Road. Take the first right into the parking lot.

The Home Gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Sunday when it opens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A virtual tour is available online at DiscoverHomeGallery.com.