Press Release
prepared on October 12, 2002
by impress communiciation
Holly Lobelson
(702) 940-5050

Hard Rock Hotel Box Office Manager Tunes Into Home Ownership at
Astoria Homes Community of Silverado Place

(Las Vegas) – Twenty-four-year-old Bret White said music has helped shape his life. He works as the box office supervisor at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, assisting customers and working with band managers of such greats as The Who, the British band Cold Play and Robert Plant. He also has collected a couple of autographed electric guitars from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Goo Goo Dolls.

But outside of work and play, he admits it was music to his ears when he learned about Silverado Place, an Astoria Homes community in the Silverado Ranch area.

“When I first saw the Silverado Place models, I could see myself living there and did everything possible to make sure I could buy one of the homes,” said White. “It was the only affordable, attractive housing community to me that was in a great location in Las Vegas.”

White opted for an Astoria Home because it fit his price range as a first-time homebuyer. He also was not interested in purchasing a condominium. “Why would someone want to buy a condo in today’s market when you can buy a house like this for the same price?” he questioned.

In mid-September, White moved into his Silverado Place home, which cost about $114,000. Known as the “upside down” house, the home’s kitchen, main living room and balcony are upstairs, and a second bedroom is downstairs. White, who has a roommate, said the living quarters are ideal for a roommate situation.

Silverado Place, located in a premier area off of Silverado Ranch Road and Bermuda, features two private community pools, a children’s pool, two playgrounds with swing sets, an outdoor basketball half-court and covered picnic areas. Many of the homes also offer courtyards, which helps create a sense of community among neighbors. In addition, all the Silverado Place homes feature Energy Star, an energy-saving system that conserves energy and lowers utility bills.

Silverado Place is the first Astoria Homes community in the “Triumph Neighborhoods” series. The Triumph communities will all feature quality homes for the first-time homebuyer, including all the amenities of other homes but at a significantly lower price point. They are also developed in popular areas where homebuyers would generally have a difficult time finding entry-level homes.

“As a first-time homebuyer, it means a lot to me to have a homebuilder helping us out,” White said. “The house fits my needs and is exactly what I was looking for. If I didn’t buy this house, I would have had to settle for something I didn’t want. It’s an ideal place to live. I have a great job and now I have a great home.”

Astoria’s other communities include: Ironwood Estates in Centennial Hills; Auburn Hills, Canyon Trails and Independence in the Southwest; and Villa Villagio in Seven Hills. The Astoria Homes’ website can be accessed at www.AstoriaHomes.com.