Canoa has eight current projects peppered throughout the community. In 1996, Canoa built 119 houses placing it among the community's top 10 busiest builders. Canoa's projects include Mesquite Crest at Rancho Vistoso, Sierra Linda on Wrightstown Road, Sierra Sagrada at Los Reales Road and Cardinal Avenue, Silverado Hills on East 22nd Street, Rancho Escondido, nestled off Cortaro Farms Road east of Thornydale Road, and several projects that are almost completely sold out. Canoa offers a unique Pueblo and Mediterranean look in each of its floor plans. Shorbe said that Canoa's eye-appealing designs were developed by Canoa's staff with the input from Canoa's homeowners.
Most subdivisions offer four different layouts.
Again, based on customer input Canoa arranges these homes as the homeowner would like to see it, according to Shorbe. As an example, he cited the important relationship between the location of the kitchen and the garage. In addition, Canoa tries to incorporate family rooms and entertainment options, such as a television center, into home layouts. Canoa also offers both a Customer Service Program and a long-term national warranty. While building his own Canoa home recently, Shorbe learned a great deal and now feels more aware of customers' feelings and concerns.