Ranch homes back in style.

Several Las Vegas home builders are counting on the demand for a one-story courtyard house, or some call it a bungalow home. Or ranch-style. Same thing. The talk around town has lately been about high-rise condominiums and mid-rise lofts and the general affordability of housing in the valley. But this niche home design is for real.

Some of the communities offering ranch homes are Avellino, Flagstone Ranch and Yellowstone. Prices are suprisingly decent, starting as low as mid-$300,000s. So, if you have an itch for Bonanza-style living, take a look.