About North Las Vegas' Ardiente

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas is the gated, active adult community known as Ardiente by Shea Homes. This intimate sized 55+ community of just 788 homes features beautiful architectural details, attractively priced homes and a wonderful collection of amenities, all in an ideal North Las Vegas location.

Ardiente originally opened in 2005 by Centex Homes before being purchased by Shea Homes in 2010. Interested home buyers can choose from resale homes or new the new, energy efficient, Shea Homes floor plans. The original Centex Homes were available in eight, single story floor plans sized from 1,235 to 2,352 square feet. The largest of which also offered an optional second story loft bringing the overall size up to 2,832 square feet. The Shea homes are available in ten floor plans sized from 1,287 to 2,444 square feet. The new Shea Green Certified homes feature energy efficient components to save homeowners money and be more environmentally friendly. Prices for the resale and new construction homes range from the mid $100’s to the high $200’s.

The amenities at Ardiente Las Vegas are centered around the community clubhouse designed with charming Spanish-style architecture. Here residents gather to meet new people and make new friends. Amenities within the clubhouse include a state-of-the-art fitness center, aerobics and dance room, billiard and card rooms, computer lab, hobby room, an outdoor lap pool and a resort-style outdoor swimming pool. Throughout the community there are sports courts for tennis, bocce ball and basketball plus 30 outdoor fitness stations and a putting green. Miles of walking trails meander through six landscaped parks including a rose garden and even a dog park.

To ensure residents enjoy an active lifestyle and fun social environment, there is a full-time activities director coordinating special events every single day. From holiday parties to daytrips and exercise classes, there is always something happening at this popular Las Vegas active adult community.

The location of Ardiente is just 20 minutes from the Las Vegas strip where residents can spend countless days enjoying the glitz and glam of the city. Closer to home residents enjoy everyday conveniences such as shops, restaurants, golf courses, outdoor recreation and much more.

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Ardiente is a charming community of 788 homes located in North Las Vegas. The community opened in 2005 by Centex and was later purchased by Shea Homes. Today this popular Nevada active adult community is under the popular Trilogy active adult brand by Shea Homes. Residents appreciate the intimate size and the friendly neighborhood feel of this gated 55+ community.

The collection of amenities begins with the lovely community clubhouse designed in beautiful Spanish-style architecture. Features include a state-of-the art fitness center with plenty of equipment for strength and cardiovascular fitness as well as a lap pool plus a large outdoor swimming pool. There is a computer center and also rooms for arts, crafts and cards plus billiards table perfect for a fun afternoon with friends. Aside from the 13,000 square foot of indoor amenities there are also numerous outdoor amenities as well. There are tennis courts, bocce ball courts, a basketball court, parks and natural spaces. Some unique features of this charming active adult community near Las Vegas include a fun putting green and an outdoor fitness circuit including 30 different fitness stations. There are also six unique community parks including a rose garden and even a dog park. All of the parks are connected with paths offering residents the perfect path for a relaxing stroll through the community.

The selection of homes at Ardiente includes resale homes designed by the original developer, Centex Homes as well as new construction homes by the current developer, Shea Homes. The original Centex Homes range in size from 1,235 to 2,353 square feet with the larger homes including an optional second story bringing the size up to just over 2,800 square feet. The new Shea Homes range in size from 1,400 to 1,900 square feet and include numerous eco-friendly features. Prices for the homes at Ardiente start in the mid $100’s and go just to the high $200’s. Reasonable prices, lovely homes, a welcoming atmosphere and fun amenities make this North Las Vegas community a must see for someone in search of an intimate sized 55+ community.

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Inventory has fallen since last report (-109 units), Pendings have dropped -239 units Closing data is DOWN at -115 units. Low interest rates have spurred a flurry of buyer interest & activity this December and it continues.

REO sales accounted for 75.1% of all Las Vegas Area Valley resale closings in June 2009. REO listings account for only 22.9% of total resale listings.

Multiple offers are streaming in as banks continue to lower to fire and auction sale prices.

Current Listed Bank Owned Statistics:

• Listings (8/15/2009): 2649
• Under Contract (8/15/2009): 5236
• Sold July 2009: 3415
• Absorption Rate: 0.8 Months (THATS LESS THAN ONE MONTH = VERY LITTLE INVENTORY)

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