Condominiums at ManhattanWest.

ManhattanWest is a mixed-use development in the southwest valley that just opened its sales office. It'll offer 700 units on a 20-acre site and quite a bit of office and retail space, including shops and restaurants. The project is carefully designed to emulate the classic New York streetscapes.

Condos there will range in size from 550 to 1,900 square feet, while a buyer can choose from several different floor plans; studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom and a loft. Stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, Kohler fixtures and granite counter tops are standard. Prices start from the low $200,000s. It appears well-positioned for the mixed-use market. It's first phase is expected to complete in 2008.