Many adventurers are drawn to the lights and excitement of the Strip with the shows, casinos, and buffets. Let's not lose sight of Mother Nature. She isn't being left in the dark with some of her natural wonders that just happen to be within driving distance from the Las Vegas Strip.

For more information about the natural beauty Las Vegas offers, please visit "Mother Nature is Fascinatingly Close to the Las Vegas Strip."

So now are you considering about moving to Las Vegas? When compared to nearby markets, Las Vegas is still pulling long distance movers to it's vivid valley with relatively inexpensive housing. There is a very large supply of homes available for sale and with the economy the way it is, prices have dropped below historic market value.

"There's a pretty active housing market, it's simply at a lower-priced inventory," says Michael Feder, chief executive of Radar Logic, Inc. "And there are now bidding wars taking place over homes in foreclosure."

Pardee Homes believes "green homes are better built homes." The LivingSmart® homes offer four components; EnergySmartTM, EarthSmartTM, WaterSmartTM and HealthSmartTM, to add Earth friendly features in every Pardee home. You'll find every LivingSmart® home to meet and surmount local energy codes. All surplus of construction materials are reused, preservation of natural resources is taken to heart when Pardee Homes begins building. Preservation of water consumption is another key step to lower your impact on the planet and save money.

Low-E Windows, Fluorescent lighting, iLevel Beams, carpeting made form recycled bottles, dual-flush toilets, WaterSense faucets, and low-formaldehyde insulation

Roof-Integrated Solar Panels, programmable thermostats, radiant barrier roof, Water-Friendly Landscaping, Lyptus Cabinets (short for "eucalyptus"), Bamboo Flooring, whole house water filtration, tankless water heater, low VOC paint and central vacuum,

Ready to Move In?

Here are three homes that have already been completed by Pardee Homes in Las Vegas, Nevada with "green" in mind. It's easier than ever to call Las Vegas home and with a listing price under $200,000 you won't have too spend much to still live an Earth friendly lifestyle.

Arrowhead - Plan 1C, priced at $169,750 (as of June 29, 2009)
Located in the community of Sunrise Highlands in Las Vegas, Nevada

Square Feet: 1,340
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

This home is a singly story on an standard lot size of 4,000 square feet. In the kitchen you'll have Ceasarstone® kitchen countertops and Oak Light Wood kitchen cabinets. In the rest of the house you'll have wood and carpet flooring. You'll also have a 2-bay garage. The neighborhood is a Master-Planned Community with a children's playground and tot lot. There's also a park and a golf course nearby for the golfing enthusiast.

Arrowhead - Plan 2B, priced at $194,750 (as of June 29, 2009)
Located in the community of Sunrise Highlands in Las Vegas, Nevada

Square Feet: 1,680
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5

This home has two stories on an standard lot size of 4,000 square feet. In the kitchen you'll have Granite tile kitchen countertops, Maple kitchen cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. In the rest of the house you'll have ceramic tile and carpet flooring. You'll also find a fireplace and a 2-bay garage. The neighborhood is a Master-Planned Community with a children's playground and tot lot. There's also a park and a golf course nearby for the golfing enthusiast.

Rosetta - Plan 1A, priced at $195,400 (as of June 29, 2009)
Located in the community of Mountain's Edge in Las Vegas, Nevada

Square Feet: 1,599
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5

This home has two stories on an average lot size of 4,000 square feet. In the kitchen you'll have Granite kitchen countertops, Maple kitchen cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. In the rest of the house you'll have ceramic tile and carpet flooring. You'll also find a 2-bay garage. The Mountain's Edge community offers its residents several parks and a nature discovery trail at the base of the Spring Mountain Range. It's located only 10 miles from Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.