DAY 63 New construction (BOULDER CITY NV) TUSCANY RETREAT ***COMPLETE***    In just 63 days Tuscany Retreat has completed another single story masterpiece. We broke ground on this spectacular single story just 63 days ago. The builder att Tuscany Retreat is RPS Homes a local builder in Boulder City. RPS homes is THE premiere semi custom home builder in southern Nevada.   Building semi custom homes in a sixty day time frame is unheard of. Even the big national cookie cutter home builders don't complete homes in this time frame! So how does RPS Homes do it?  The answer is multifaceted and very simple. It starts with only hiring the best subcontractors southern Nevada has to offer, and educating them from the beginning that only the best work is acceptable, and when scheduled the work is t... 08/04/2011

DAY 56 New construction (BOULDER CITY NV) TUSCANY RETREAT Only a sneak peak today !! In just a couple days we will unveill the finished product. This Roma plan is looking spectacular and i can't wait to share it. All the custom tile work and granite are complete and it looks great. Lots of activity today working on finishing touches. Tuscany Retreat in Boulder city is truly spectacular. If you are in Southern Nevada and would like a private tour of Tuscany retreat please give me a call at 702-768-1097   07/29/2011

DAY 47 New construction (BOULDER CITY NV) TUSCANY RETREAT We are finally getting to the home stretch and completion within a couple of weeks. We are at the point where the custom finishes inside are coming together. The kitchen features these beautiful custom maple cabinets and will have granite counter tops. Recessed lighting is ready to be installed. The large island is the focal point of the kitchen.       The family room has custom maple built in cabinets and shelving and a fireplace with a prewire above for a flat screen TV.     The master bath has custom tile surrounds with a decorative tumbled marble inset.   The trim paint on the exterior is being finished up. This is the covered RV/boat parking that will be on the side of the home. You can see in the background the dramatic sto... 07/20/2011

DAY 46 New construction (BOULDER CITY NV) TUSCANY RETREAT More progress at Tuscany Retreat in Boulder city. The exterior has been painted and stone veneer installed. Tomorrow we will go inside !! There is a lot of activity on the interior. It will not be long before the roof is installed and the flatwork and pavers are installed. For your private tour of Tuscany Retreat please give me a call at 702-768-1097     07/19/2011

DAY 42 New construction (BOULDER CITY NV) TUSCANY RETREAT  Work continues to progress on this 2840 square foot single story in Tuscany Retreat. The exterior stucco has been completed. The homes at Tuscany Retreat  have "Custom" stucco finishes. The most popular is this diamond patern on an angle with sand finish on all pop outs. Interior doors and trim being installed. Doors being installed. The interior walls have been textured in a hand applied smooth texture. The next steps will be interior painting  and Cabinet installation. 07/13/2011

Foundation work at Tuscany Retreat in Boulder City Nevada   More progress this morning in Tuscany Retreat !! The foundation is being poured today on a home we sold about three weeks ago. This floor plan is the Florence model. It is 3367 Square feet with a three car garage single story with fabulous views of lake Mead Concrete slab just poured. WHAT A VIEW OF LAKE MEAD. Concrete truck pouring concrete into the concrete pump. The home in this picture is our Lucca model. It is 2682 Square feet, three or four bedroom three and half bath plan. 07/13/2011

Another pending sale at Tuscany Retreat in Boulder City Nevada !!! It has been a busy Beginning of summer at Tuscany Retreat in Boulder city. We sold are last standing inventory home and have started foundation work on another we sold two weeks ago. Tuscany Retreat is an enclave of 47 single story homes that range in size from 2682 to 3367 square feet. All of our homes are available with a three car garage and depending on the lot and floor plan the garage can be expanded to as much as a six car garage attached to the home. We also have an option for a detached 1220 square foot boat/RV garage. So it is possible to have a six car attached garage and a 1220 square foot detached garage. This should satisfy all you car collectors, RV owners or boating enthusiast who love to boat on Lake Mea... 07/10/2011

DAY 36 New construction (BOULDER CITY NV) TUSCANY RETREAT   There has been a lot of progress at Tuscany Retreat in the last week even with the 4 Th of July holiday !! The exterior stucco has been started.The first cote is complete. The second cote will have a diamond pattern. The interior has been sheet rocked and now is in the process of tape and texture. Work continues as a thunder storm rolls in from Arizona !! View from front of home under construction. Tuscany Retreat perched on the hillside overlooking Lake Mead.  Natural rock retaining walls give Tuscany Retreat that "custom" feel. 07/07/2011

DAY 22 New construction (BOULDER CITY NV) TUSCANY RETREAT Today at Tuscany Retreat the roof was loaded with tile and the rough electric was worked on. We should be done with this home in about sixty days. Windows should be installed any day !! Tuscany Retreat is an enclave of 47 single story homes. There are four home sites left with spectacular views of lake mead. For a private tour tuscany retreat please give me a call. I can be reached at 702-768-1097 06/23/2011

DAY 21 New construction (BOULDER CITY NV) TUSCANY RETREAT Tuscany Retreat is an enclave of 47 single story Tuscan inspired homes perched on the hillside in Boulder City, NV. This particular home Has been SOLD !!!  This home site has spectacular views of Lake Mead and the Lake Mead national recreation area. Tuscany Retreat home sites all have views of either Lake Mead or the surrounding mountain topography. If you would like a private tour of Tuscany retreat please give me a call Nicole Needham 702-768-1097 Today the roof tar paper has been installed and rough electric. Not bad for starting 21 calender days ago !!   06/22/2011

DAY 20 NEW CONSTRUCTION (BOULDER CITY NV) TUSCANY RETREAT There has been a lot of activity in the last five days. The framing has been completed and the roof loaded with building paper.   WHAT A VIEW OF LAKE MEAD AND THE LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA !! Rough HVAC work almost complete. All of our Energy star homes at Tuscany Retreat have two complete AC/ Heat systems. Fireplace has been installed. Rough plumbing has been installed. VIEW FROM THE BACK YARD !! 06/21/2011

DAY 15 NEW CONSTRUCTION (BOULDER CITY NV) TUSCANY RETREAT More progress today. Truss installation complete and sheeting of the roof has begun. Also the sheer walls have been installed along with strapping. Next will come rough electrical,mechanical and hvac.     WHAT A VIEW. FOR A PRIVATE TOUR PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL NICOLE NEEDHAM 702-768-1097 06/16/2011

DAY 14 NEW CONSTRUCTION IN BOULDER CITY NEVADA. TUSCANY RETREAT.   Hard to believe in just 14 days trusses are being installed. Before the day is over the truss work should be done. The next step will be to install the roof sheeting. Tuscany retreat is an enclave of 47 Tuscan inspired homes perched above Lake Mead in picturesque Boulder city Nevada. This particular lot has spectacular lake views. We still have four lots available with comparable views. For a private tour of Tuscany Retreat please give me a call Nicole Needham 702-768-1097   06/15/2011

DAY 13 NEW CONSTRUCTION In Boulder City Nevada TUSCANY RETREAT The slab has been poured and framing has begun. The next step will be to install the trusses. At Tuscany Retreat homes are build in about sixty days. This home is 2840 square foot single story with a four car garage attached to the home. It also has covered boat parking. This particular lot affords breathtaking views of lake mead. We still have a handful of unobstructed lake view lots available. This particular home is sold and the new owner in excited to move in and enjoy the view.   FOR A PRIVATE TOUR PLEASE GIVE NICOLE NEEDHAM A CALL AT 702-768-1097. 06/14/2011

 Day 8 new construction (BOULDER CITY NV ) TUSCANY RETREAT    Today the slab preperation and underground plumbing where completed. The slab Will be poured in the morning.   This plan at Tuscany retreat is a ROMA plan it is a single story 2840 square feet. This home will also have a four car garage attached to the home. We also have an option to construct a 1220 Square foot rv/boat garage that is 50'deep for your largest toys !! 06/09/2011

At just the one week mark the foundation has been trenched, underground plumbing installed and slab is being graded then a moisture barrier is installed. Type two gravel is then spread over the moisture barrier.   WOW WHAT A VIEW OF LAKE MEAD !! THIS IS THE VIEW TO THE LEFT OF THE HOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION. This lot is available and affords a spectacular view of lake mead. Also the park down below is a favorite gathering spot for bighorn sheep. These animals are amazing to watch !!   This is the view to the left of the home under construction. This home is complete and also has views of lake mead.  If you would like a private tour of the homes in Tuscany Retreat please give me a call Nicole Needham, Needham Realty 702-768-1097 06/08/2011

DAY SIX OF CONSTRUCTION AT TUSCANY RETREAT IN BOULDER CITY, NEVADA. As you can see the underground plumbing has been completed and is awaiting inspection. The inspection is ordered for today. After inspection the plumbing will be back filled and slab prepared to be poured. At Tuscany retreat the homes are constructed in about sixty calender days. This is a 3376 square foot semi custom with incredible views of lake mead. In southern Nevada we are able to adhere very close to our sixty day schedule because weather delays are very rare, today it is 83 and sunny.         06/07/2011

Thought it might be interesting to show a photograph of the progress of the home we sold a couple weeks ago in Tuscany Retreat, Boulder City Nevada's premiere enclave of 47 single story Tuscan inspired single story homes. I will post a picture three or four times per week to show the progress. The construction process from start to finish will run about 60 days.  This home is 2840 square feet with three car garage and covered boat parking. The lot features breathtaking views of lake Mead and of the Lake Mead National recreation area. From this site you can see into Arizona and Utah !!  Day 1 Home laid out on lot and foundation dug. Form boards being placed so foundation/slab can be poured. 06/02/2011

Lake Mead is expected to rise over 20 feet in the coming months. This is great news for Boulder City Nevada. The gateway to Lake Mead. Lake Mead is down over 100 feet in the last eleven years since the drought began. Most of Lake Mead's water originates as rain and snowfall in the Rocky'sof Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. This is very welcome for Boaters who enjoy the lake year around. If you have a chance to visit Lake Mead or Hoover dam stop by Tuscany Retreat and tour our Tuscan inspired single story model homes with spectacular views of Lake Mead and the surrounding mountains. We are located at the corner of Nevada way and highway 93. We are open daily 10 - 5  and can be reached at 702-768-1097 04/12/2011

immediate move in !!! This 3260 Square foot single story is loaded with options and extras and has been priced aggressively. This home features a three car garage and covered boat parking. With lake mead just down the street boat parking is almost a necessity.    The kitchen in this single story is spectacular. Slab granite coulter tops, raised panel cabinets and double oven make this a perfect kitchen. To schedule a private tour of this boulder city beauty please call Nicole Needham Needham Realty 702-768-1097 02/28/2011