Press Release
prepared on October 5, 2002
by impress communiciation
Holly Lobelson
(702) 940-5050

Astoria Homes Announces Opening of the Information Gallery at
its Newest Community of Independence

Independence Marks Astoria’s Second ‘Triumph Neighborhood’

(Las Vegas) – Sia Howe, director of marketing for Astoria Homes, announced today the grand opening of Astoria’s newest community Independence in the burgeoning southwest area of Las Vegas.

Independence, the second community in Astoria’s Triumph neighborhood series, opened its Information Gallery on Oct. 4th at its premier location on Warm Springs Road, west of Durango.

With intimate courtyards, an almost endless list of quality features and prices starting from the $120,000s, Independence is ideal for first-time homebuyers, including young families and single parents. Astoria Homes will unveil its five Independence models on Nov. 8.

“Independence will make the dream of home ownership come true for hundreds of Southern Nevada residents,” Howe said.

As part of the “Triumph Neighborhoods” concept, Independence features quality homes with all the amenities of other homes at a significantly lower price point. Silverado Place, which opened earlier this year in the Silverado Ranch area, was the first Triumph neighborhood.

“Our Triumph Neighborhoods concept allows individuals and families to purchase entry-level homes in premium areas,” said Geoff Gorman, Astoria Homes vice president of sales. “With Independence, homebuyers will be surprised to find many features they would normally see only in homes priced much higher.”

Independence offers five floor plans that range from 1,246 to 1,421 square feet. The two-story, detached homes feature two to three bedrooms and professionally selected exterior color schemes with iron detailing, exterior shutters, decks and front courtyards. Independence’s “100 Percent Home Package” comes standard with every home and includes all large appliances, mini-blinds throughout, fully landscaped yards and a 2-10-year Home Buyer’s Warranty.

The community features two picturesque parks with playgrounds, covered picnic tables, pools with cabanas, and open grassy areas.

In addition, all homes feature “Energy Star,” an EPA-approved system of ensuring that homes are at least 30 percent more efficient than the Model Energy Code. By using the “Energy Star” program, homeowners save valuable energy and also lower the costs of heating and cooling.

To visit the Independence sales office, take the 215 to Durango and go south, then west on Warm Springs Road. The office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Thursday and noon to 6 p.m. Fridays. The sales office can be reached at 702.736.2125. More information on the community can be obtained from the homebuilder’s website at www.AstoriaHomes.com.

Astoria Homes’ communities include: Ironwood Estates in Centennial Hills; Auburn Hills, Canyon Trails and Independence in the Southwest; Silverado Place in Silverado Ranch; and Villa Villagio in Seven Hills.