SheaXero homes at Ardiente save buyers money on utility bills

Shea Homes at Ardiente is an age-qualified, adult lifestyle community in North Las Vegas.

It's SheaXero - No Electric Bill Homes saves homeowners money on electric bills, said Kyle Tibbitts, community manager at Ardiente.

He said the homes can save homeowners as much as $3,000 a year.

Through the floor plan design, construction, solar power and 14 energy-efficient features, including Whirlpool Energy Star appliances, Trane energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, low-E3 vinyl windows, cathedralized attic insulation and blown-in insulation, SheaXero can offset energy consumption based on a typical household of two, he added.

"I have friends that pay up to $400 in the summer for their electric bill, and mine has been next to nothing," said Ardiente resident Paul Oldale. "For anyone who's on the fence about getting a SheaXero home, I'd tell them to look and consider long and hard before living anywhere else. That is huge savings."

Tibbitts said while many builders charge an additional fee for homes with similar features, Ardiente isn't charging extra for its solar system.

Market analysts believe home prices remain in a continual upswing.

Real estate experts are projecting a 6 percent increase in prices nationwide from the growing consumer demand, a reality supported by Ardiente's record-breaking sales that jumped 126 percent from 2011 to 2012, according to Tibbitts.

The Oldales have already been to Antarctica and South Africa, and next on their traveling itinerary is a monthlong trip in the Caribbean, followed by an adventurous excursion traipsing through the Amazon.

"They are a perfect example of what SheaXero can provide you. Not only are you getting freedom from expensive electric bills, but you get the freedom to follow your passions. That is what's priceless," Tibbitts said.

At the hub of the gated community is a private 20,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring two resort-style pools, an expansive fitness center, group exercise studio and access to miles of walking trails.

Shea Homes at Ardiente's SheaXero homes start in the $160,000s. Its Vacation Series homes start in the $140,000s.

For more information, visit www.SheaArdiente.com or call 877-291-6375.

For more information on SheaXero, visit www.SheaXero.com.