Summerlin to give gift cards during promotion

Valley homebuyers have another reason to purchase a new home in the master-planned community of Summerlin -- a $2,000 Visa gift card.

Compliments of Summerlin developer, The Howard Hughes Corp., the gift card will be presented upon close of escrow to buyers who sign a new-home contract in any qualifying Summerlin neighborhood during the month of August. In addition, many Summerlin homebuilders are offering further incentives.

Homebuilder incentives vary per neighborhood and homebuilder.

Example offers include as much as $20,000 off the home price, up to $10,000 in design upgrades, free window coverings and/or appliances, up to $8,000 toward closing costs and backyard landscaping.

Homebuyers are encouraged to preview all homebuilder incentives online at welcometosummerlin.com and discuss incentives with the neighborhood sales agents prior to purchasing their new home.

According to Kevin Orrock, executive vice president of master-planned communities for The Howard Hughes Corp., this is the first time in Summerlin's 20-year history that the community has offered this type of homebuyer incentive.

"And it's quite an incentive," Orrock said. "The gift card can be used however the homebuyer desires, which only adds to the fun. We look forward to giving our new residents a little assistance to help jump start their life in Summerlin."

Qualifying new-home neighborhoods include Traccia and Barcelona by Toll Brothers; Kingwood Crest by KB Home; Ladera Terrace by Harmony Homes; Ventana Amado, Terraza Amado and Villa Trieste at West Park by Pulte Homes; Amado Ridge and Amado Crest by Richmond American Homes; West Park Courtyards and West Park Villas by William Lyon Homes; Barcelona by Woodside Homes and Mira Villa by Luxury Condominiums.

Homes must be purchased directly from the homebuilder to collect the $2,000 Visa gift card and other incentives.

Resale homes are exempt from all offers.

Homes are selling in five Summerlin villages: The Vistas, The Mesa, Summerlin Centre West, The Paseos and The Canyons.

Each village features a unique architectural style and is developed around a major community park or golf course.

Homes range from 1,487 to nearly 4,000 square feet with prices starting in the mid-$100,000s. A complete list of all actively selling new homes, with floor plans and pricing information, is available online at summerlin.com.

Developed by The Howard Hughes Corp., Summerlin began to take shape in 1990 and has ranked by national surveys in the country's top 10 best-selling master-planned communities for nearly two decades.

Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas Valley, Summerlin encompasses 22,500 acres with about 7,500 acres remaining to accommodate future growth .

The community is home to nearly 100,000 residents.

Amenities include more than 150 neighborhood and village parks, more than 150 miles of the Summerlin trail system, 26 public and private schools, 14 houses of worship, nine golf courses, shopping centers, medical and cultural facilities and business parks.

It offers more than three dozen actively selling floor plans.

Homes are available in a variety of styles -- from single-family homes to townhomes, condominiums and lofts -- priced from the mid-$100,000s to more than $1 million. For more information on Summerlin, visit summerlin.com or facebook.com/summerlinlv.