Pilot lands home

Mira Villa, a luxury condominium community in Summerlin, has generated more than $19.3 million in sales since fall 2011, outpacing the sales activity in the Las Vegas market and triggering the recent release of the condominium project’s second and last collection of inventory sooner than projected, said Tera Anderson, director of sales at Mira Villa.

“I visited Mira Villa for the first time in December 2012. I knew immediately that I wanted to live here,” said Michael “Banzai” Ramos, a commercial pilot and the first to get a reservation on the community’s final inventory release.

He was adamant that he have the first choice in condominiums. Ramos flew out for the first day of reservations. The reservation period ended March 1, and Mira Villa is now taking purchase contracts.

“I came into town additional times to visit and view various condominiums and floor plans before making my reservation on Feb. 1,” Ramos said. “The day came and I was torn between two units; I actually wrote checks and reserved both to ‘buy’ some more time to decide which I’d prefer. Two weeks later I made my choice, a great top floor unit with amazing views, and I can’t wait to move in.”

Ramos chose a Cielo floor plan, one of the few top floor units not priced as a penthouse.

“As a pilot, I love that when I come home after being away I’ll have a quiet place with great views to relax in. I also love the pop and sizzle factor that I feel when I drive in through the gates, park, flash my key card and have my own personal elevator take me to my home. I’m glad I found Mira Villa when I did and that I was able to have my pick of the final offering. It’s proof that the early bird gets the worm,” Ramos said.

Colorado-based Condo Capital Solutions acquired 93 Mira Villa units from bankruptcy in 2011.

The company’s first release of inventory consisted of 49 condominiums ranging between 2,000 and 4,000 square feet with prices ranging from $365,000 to $1.3 million.

Because of the company’s ownership, a stabilized homeowners association and an experienced sales and marketing team, the first release of inventory is nearly sold out, and more than 50 percent of the community is occupied. More than $3.5 million in reservations were secured for the second release.

“Many buyers across the Las Vegas market were operating under the false perception that time was on their side and an abundance of inventory would be available into the future,” Anderson said. “The Las Vegas real estate inventories are, and have been, swiftly declining and now with Mira Villa’s recent and final inventory release available people recognize that the opportunity to own the property of their choice may pass them by if they don’t act quickly.”

Mira Villa is a gated community 15 minutes from the Strip with access to Summerlin Parkway and Interstate 15.

Mira Villa overlooks the TPC Las Vegas and Angel Park golf courses in The Canyons village. It is near shopping, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, the Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and casinos.

The community has 21 midrise buildings constructed of concrete and steel with emphasis on sound abatement and state-of-the-art fire-protection, Anderson said.

Amenities include panoramic golf-front, city, mountain and Strip views; open floor plans; private terraces; private two-car garages; private elevators; pool, spa, fitness center and outdoor barbecue areas.

A relationship with JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa allows owners to take advantage of discounted spa and salon treatments, nightly room rates, discounted food and beverages, complimentary shuttle service to the resort, complimentary golf concierge, in-home catering service, in-home housekeeping services and pool memberships and day rates.

Additionally, Mira Villa owners benefit from a relationship with TPC Las Vegas, which includes discounted rounds of golf and other amenities.

For more information, visit www.livemiravilla.com or call 702-254-4647.

For more information about lending through Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, contact Joe Lobosco at 702-79106221 or via email at joe.lobosco@wellsfargo.com.