There are five floor plans from which to choose, and sizes range from 1,155 sq. ft. up to 1,716 sq. ft.  All residences have one story and up to three bedrooms and two baths.  Inventory homes with two bedrooms, two baths and 1,155 sq. ft. (the Morgan) are for sale starting at $185,127.  Model home prices for the same size house start at $174,990.  The most expensive home is the Clydesdale at $253,740 (three bedrooms, two baths and 1,710 sq. ft.), not a bad price considering the neighborhood.  All dwellings employ the latest energy saving techniques, making them 15% more energy efficient than Energy Star requirements.  Call (702) 431-1046 for more information.

Amenities include a sparkling new 10,000 sq. ft. community center with a state-of-the-art fitness center, club and hobby rooms, a billiards room and numerous gathering places.  Outside the community center residents can enjoy the pool and spa, tennis courts, bocce courts and expanses of open space.  For golfers, membership is available through the Stallion Mountain Country Club, a privately-owned golf club that is not affiliated with Solera or Del Webb.  Golf and social memberships are available to homeowners at Solera, but they are not included with a home purchase.

Does it get hot in Vegas?  Indeed it does.  Summer temperatures can easily reach 105 degrees, but as in other desert cities, air conditioning is everywhere.  The city is surrounded by mountains, so escape from the summer heat can also be found at higher elevations.  During the winter months, temperatures average a pleasant 58 degrees, with lows dipping into the 30s.   It practically never rains (3 inches on average a year), and the sun shines nearly every day.  Humidity averages a mere 20% in the afternoons.