Article appeared in Las Vegas Review Journal and Las Vegas Sun
on Saturday, September 13, 2003

Astoria Designs Triumph Series for First-Time Buyers

Astoria Homes is offering "100 percent homes" at its Triumph neighborhoods, which are designed for first-time buyers.

"With home prices rising in the valley, our goal is to provide beautiful homes with quality features to first-time buyer," marketing executive Sia Howe said. "Our Triumph neighborhoods offer well-built homes complete with quality appliances and features that save time and money for our buyers."

Features such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, blinds and landscaped yards with sprinkler systems are included with the homes.

Howe said that most designs have courtyards or decks to enhance the "community-friendly atmosphere."

The homes have earned the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star label for being at least 30 percent more energy efficient than those built to the Model Energy Code. In addition, they offer a 10-year warranty.

Homes in the Truimph series are offered at Independence, The Courtyards and The Verandas in the southwestern valley, and Silverado Place in the southeastern valley.

Other developments by the builder include Ironwood Estates and Centennial Village in the northwestern valley, Canyon Trails in the southwestern valley, and The Hills on Mission in Henderson.

Homes are priced from the low $100,000s to the mid-$300,000s.